Completed Square Painting

Title: Square Light, 40" x 40", Acrylic on Birch Plywood

Well ... this is where this painting ended up. I was not able to paint the vision from my dream. So, this is my challenge -- to paint geometric shapes as light source. Hmmmm.... how to do this?

Press Release: Abstract Art Show at Deming Arts Council (DAC)

I will be showing my abstract paintings in Deming, New Mexico during Feb. 2009. The artist reception is on Feb. 8 from 1-3 pm. Please join in the celebration. The abstract works are from my Triangle series, Number series, and misc. acrylic encaustic works.

Press Release in The Deming Headlight:
Area artists featured at DAC (Deming Arts Council)
Author: Matt Robinson Headlight Staff
Article ID: 11577323
Date: January 29, 2009
Publication: Deming Headlight (NM)

The latest exhibit at the Deming Arts Council, 100 S. Gold Ave., aims to please art fans of many tastes. Mary Gravelle, an abstract artist based in Silver City will join local Carol Ruebush, a potter. The show will begin Tuesday, Feb. 3 and will run through Wednesday, Feb. 25. A reception will be held for the public from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 8.

Art for Love, New Look at the Art Market of 2009

This could be good news for those of us that are creating art out of love and passion. Thanks to Beth Sax for this link:

Video on Art Market 2009/Art for Love