Portrait and Figurative Art

Side Street Gallery Closing

2010-01-04T13:22:00.000-08:00

Sadly, Side Street Gallery, my first gallery representation, is closing its doors this week. Like many other small, local businesses, the gallery could not sustain the current economy.
I will be auctioning several pieces of work that were displayed at the gallery, on ebay.

Below is "Farm in Fall," A 5X7 watercolor sketch, matted and framed. Bidding starts at $0.99
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"Puppy in Fall" 5X7, watercolor on paper, matted and framed. Bidding starts at $0.99
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A Few Other Things.... December 9, 2009

2009-12-09T11:38:00.000-08:00

I have been working on a few other things aside from leaves... I like to keep busy, but vary my subject matter a bit. Anyone viewing my website should see that I divide my evening painting time between a series of abstracts, figurative works, small "daily" paintings, and the occassional commissioned work (usually charcoal).
Here are a few things I have completed this week... (Dec 2 - Dec 9)

"Sincere"
9X12, oil on canvas
(abstract)

Still untitled....
24X30, oil on canvas
(figurative)

"Looking Ahead"
18X24, oil on canvas
(This is a recent self portrait I painted to have as an example for those seeking commissioned portraits)

"Leaves" Painting a Day 3

2009-12-09T11:35:00.000-08:00

I realized I completely forgot Leaf 3!
Here it is, another yellow one.... Although this has become a "painting-every-other-day" endeavor, I am considering moving along to branches all well... more to come!

"Leaves" Painting a Day 4

2009-12-02T14:38:00.000-08:00

I already had a friend mention that "those small leaf paintings would look great in a row on a shelf or on the wall," lovely! Exactly what I was thinking! I would like to have at least five before I think about bringing them to Side Street Gallery or selling at auction on ebay... So, in the meantime, here is "Leaf III" a personal favorite so far!

"Leaves" Painting a Day 2

2009-12-01T16:15:00.000-08:00

Day Two - "Leaf II" !

Red ones seem more difficult to find in my neighborhood.. Lots of yellow though (secretly, my favorite color!)

"Leaves" painting a day

2009-11-29T20:55:00.000-08:00

With a full time job, children and my painting habits (that is, never being able to stick to one thing...) I don't have much time for a "painting a day," like many artists. Its unfortunate though, because it it so much fun to start something and finish it in one day - Who doesn't love "instant gratification"??? So... I'll try it for a week to start... a "leaf a day" - in celebration of fall!

LeafI 5X7, oil on canvas

maggiedotbarrett.com

2009-10-05T12:07:00.000-07:00

Lots of new work these days!
Here are a few, be sure to visit the website for more!

"Day One"
22X28
Oil on Canvas

"Soft Light"
22X28
Oil on Canvas

"Tricky"
Oil on Canvas
16X20

"Halo"
16X20
Oil on Canvas

................... I have been busy with both abstract and figurative pieces lately, I like the idea of finding a way to meld these two ideas together in some way.... I very much enjoy both processes and the emotion I am able to express through both. As always, I'll wait and see where it leads me!