Painters and Violins

                        The Dream, attributed to Edma Saulnier Trimolet, 1827

Discovered this lovely painting of a pensive violinist at the Museum of Fine Arts, Dijon France. Trimolet is another female painter that was new to me on this trip.

(I apologize for the reflections in the photo, but you get the idea).

Outside/Inside continues at SB City Hall

This graceful building is the Solana Beach City Hall shown from the parking lot to the North and West. The side of the building sits on the old 101 highway and has a narrow profile.  It's nice curvy front is inviting and stylish.  This is to say that I am enjoying my chance to exhibit there.  My show continues till March 31.
The public reception is March 20, Thursday, from 5:30-7:30 pm.

To read a review of my show Outside/Inside go to SD Visual Arts .  Thank you to Cathy Breslaw for writing about the exhibit.

LA Art Fair at the Convention Center

"Untitled Bouquet" by Joe Davidson seen at LA Art Fair at the Convention Center. This is 8' high.

I spent Friday looking at art.  It wasn't crowded and it was a lovely time wandering around looking at the ideas represented by different galleries.  There were many galleries from South Korea and China - so a good chance to see how their take on art differs from the work seen around here (US of A).  

This piece by Davidson really stood out in its simplicity and impact.

Upcoming Show in Solana Beach

in / out

24" x 36"

I will be showing this and other works in a solo show, Outside/Inside at the Solana Beach City Hall Gallery.  The show runs from February 16, 2014 to March 31.  There will be a reception  for the show on March 20, 5:30-7:30 PM.

ps: my website (www.ireneabraham.com) is back up and enjoying the new year.

Web Site is Down

Wonderland,   24" x 36" 

Since no one can visit my website (www.ireneabraham.com) while the server is being repaired, I thought I would add this painting of mine for contemplation.

Meanwhile, the Oceanside Museum auction was a great success. I was happy that my painting (Somewhere #1) sold and helped in the fund raising effort.  There was electricity in the air as art lovers and artists enjoyed the night of the auction at the museum.  

Oceanside Museum of Art Auction

Somewhere #1

30"x30", synthetic pigment on board

Over 80 artists are participating in this auction at the OMA (Oceanside Museum of Art),  a small but mighty museum.
The live auction will be held October 26 at the museum, but a silent auction is ongoing until then.
OMA auction
AUCTION
OMA Auction Page

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Someplace far away in San Diego.............................