“1460 Wall Mountables” Open Exhibit, DC Arts Center

July 21, 2011

I’m participating in this year’s “1460 Wall Mountables” at the District of Columbia Arts Center (DCAC). A tradition since 1990, Wallmountables is DCAC’s annual open exhibit, which means that anyone can exhibit their artwork.
When I was there yesterday, about half of the 2 x 2′ exhibition squares were already filled. There are entry-level artists, professional [...]

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Letter from April, Commission Client “your work has soul”

June 28, 2011

Last Spring I completed a large mixed media piece for my client April DaSilva. I always intended to post the comments and feedback that she sent me afterwards, but somehow her letter survived the year fine in my “draft” folder.
The image to the left is a detail from the DaSilva Commission. See photos of the [...]

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The Botanical Nature of Life, New Abstract Art

June 24, 2011

The Botanical Nature of Life
acrylic, magazine, newspaper on canvas
24 x 20 in, framed
$875
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Abstract “Passion” Rich with Depth

June 6, 2011

Passion
acrylic, magazine, newspaper on linen
36 x 36 in, framed
$1250
This mixed-media creation is currently hanging on my bedroom wall. Illuminated by North light, this piece really comes alive. The layering and rich color are so inviting that I long to jump into its saturated depths.
Fun Fact: I used paint-soaked strips of newspaper to apply the green [...]

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2 Simple Tips to Hanging Artwork in Your Home

June 2, 2011

Too often I see artwork placed high up on the wall, edging towards the ceiling. It’s as if the artwork is floating away and should be tethered, lest it travel any further. A by-product of this is a room that feels scattered and out-of-balance.
Part of the benefit of having art is that it gives to [...]

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New Art: Red no. 9, Mixed Media Compositions

May 19, 2011

Red no. 9
acrylic, book & magazine, ballpoint pen on board
9 compositions – each 5.75 x 8 in, framed
$150 ea / $125 for 2 or more

  Click on thumbnails below to view larger images of the artwork.
Four of the original 9 are still available.
The background text and illustrations in these works come from The Desert, part [...]

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Art Is An Act of Faith

May 19, 2011

“Artists are visionaries. We routinely practice a form of faith, seeing clearly and moving toward a creative goal that shimmers in the distance – often visible to us, but invisible to those around us. … Art is an act of faith, and we practice practicing it. Sometimes we are called on pilgrimages on its behalf [...]

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Art & Flowers In Upstate New York

April 18, 2011

I went to New York last weekend to be present for opening night of “The World Adventure” group show at Cornell St. Studios in Kingston. My friend Barbara Nahemow went with me. I had a truly fabulous time. Really, from beginning to end.
What made my trip so wonderful?
So many things. And I have to [...]

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“Artist Websites: A Beautiful Example by Latifah Shay”

April 16, 2011

Daniel Tardent over at Art Marketing Secrets wrote this generous article about my art and the website that I built to showcase it. I have been meaning to archive the writeup on my blog for some months now, so even though the article is not new, it is still interesting and relevant.
In this [...]

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Cornell St. Studios Art Opening; Sat April 9, Kingston NY

March 29, 2011

Please join me in celebrating the opening of “The World Adventure” group show at Cornell St. Studios in Kingston, NY, Saturday April 9th, 2011 6-10 pm.
Included in a group of nearly 50 artists, I offer forth work exploring various themes common to people from all walks of life: celebration and tradition, beauty and joy, the [...]

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