Featured Painting
"Gnarly Boots", 10" x 10", acrylic on canvas, $195
I like to give my students a challenge. It's what keeps them on a steady path of improvement. One of the assignments I give is to have them paint this gnarly old pair of boots. I set them on the table in the middle of the studio and there is usally a round of grimaces, a couple of groans, and even a few deep sighs. I get a chuckle out of this because I know they can do it.
After my students leave, I often paint the assignment I've just given to them. It keeps me fresh, and it gets me back into a painting mode after teaching. So here you have it, my old gnarly boots.
Happy Spring Solstice!
Mary
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Events
This Friday!
Downtown Campbell Art Walk
305 E. Campbell Avenue
Campbell, CA 95008
408 250-2732
Come and experience the Art Walk in Downtown Campbell every third Friday of the month. Be sure to stop and view the exciting new artwork in all of the galleries and studios.
Galleries and studios that participate:
The Art Beat
Galerie Boheme
Heartworks Studio
Mary Medrano Gallery
Sonya Paz Gallery
Terra Polaris Gallery
Debbie Marie Gallery
Stone Griffin Gallery
Art Walk:
Friday, March 21
Hours:
6-9 pm
Amsterdam Whitney Gallery
511 West 25th Street, Chelsea
New York, NY 10001
212 255-9050
Show:
Where the Ocean Meets the Sun
Elaine Farmer
Mary Medrano
Robert Mielenhausen
(My Paintings in the show)
Gala Champagne Opening Reception
Thursday, May 8, 6-8 pm
Show Dates:
May 2 - May 27, 2008
Boogie on the Bayou
Historic downtown Campbell
I will have my gallery open for the weekend of this festival.
Festival Dates:
May 17-18, 2008
Hours:
11-7 pm
One Almaden, Suite 800
San Jose, CA 95113
Please join me at Ameriprise in downtown San José for a reception and art show of recent works. This is the second year Ameriprise has showcased my work. From this fabulous downtown office suite, we will fill the space with art, conversation, food and beverages. Did I mention the view of downtown? It's beautiful.
Most of my recent work will be on display, and
I will be giving a talk about my art and process at 8 pm. I hope you will be able to make it.
Show and Reception:
Home Away From Home
May 22, 7-9:30 pm
Artist Talk:
May 22, 8 pm
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News
For those interested in the process of creating art, I've started a blog where I talk about my process, my struggles and joys, and show photos along the way.
Check it out!
Campbell Express Article
by Bob Sneed.
Collector's Corner
What a vision. See how this collector has displayed their love of art! read more
Student Work
This painting was made by Judith. The assignment was to use dramatic lighting in a painting. She not only achieved the assignment, but the feeling that comes through is especially nice.
Semi-Private
Painting Lessons
No pressure or competition.
A supportive, positive learning environment.
Bring your own project to work on, or paint the still life set up in the studio. Lessons are $20 per hour. Each lesson is two hours long. Classes meet once per week.
All classes are currently full. Please call or email me if you would like to get on the waiting list.
Thanks! Mary
(408) 250-2732
From My Sketchbook
Pet Portrait of the Month
Made for Linda and Di.
We all miss this precious boy. |
