DeniseBrownArt.com

I'm happy to announce my new website, which I created just for my traditional fine art (i.e., no photography or prints available). I was lucky enough to be able to secure the domain denisebrownart.com. Surprisingly, it was still available! It was hard work, as I had to figure it all out myself, but I like the finished product, as I hope you do. Please comment with any suggestions.

My feeling is that artist's websites are replacing traditional galleries in many instances, so this will serve as my virtual gallery.

ImageKind

Being a technology geek as well as an artist, I'm always interested in new ways to reach people, and last week my friend Susan Zavala introduced me to ImageKind, which is a division of Cafe Press. They sell fine art prints (framed if you like) and greeting cards of artwork and photography. I think it's a great tool, so I jumped right in and created my own site, denisebrownart.imagekind.com. I'm featuring my original landscape paintings in oil and watercolor, as well as my photography. It's great because you, the art loving public, get to pick the print sizes and framing options yourself! I'm really impressed with the quality of artwork represented. And if you've always wanted a Picasso, well they have that too... :)

SCAA Art Classic

I'm happy to be participating in the Santa Clarita Artists' Association Art Classic again this year. Here are the details:

What: The Art Classic is our annual Gala fundraiser and professionally judged art exhibit

When: Sunday, November 9th from 2-6pm with a free public viewing on Saturday, November 8th from 10am-4pm

Where: Hart Hall in Hart Park – 24151 San Fernando Rd. (Newhall Avenue), Newhall

Why: Discover the joy of art – celebrate the talents of local artists – enjoy an afternoon of fine art, refreshment and entertainment

Advance ticket price is only $30 ($25 for multiples and $40 at the door).

Tickets are now available for purchase online at www.santaclaritaartists.org.

A Taste of Art 2

I'm honored to have been invited to the second annual 'A Taste of Art' fundraiser for the AIDS Service Center, at Gale's Restaurant in Pasadena on June 2. Last year was a blast, and I'm looking forward to this year's party! It's great when such a good cause benefits as well.

Hope to see you there!

Little Lakes Valley

I just added two originals to my Etsy shop, but if I had room to keep them, I probably would! The Little Lakes Valley above Bishop, California is one of my favorite places in the Eastern Sierras, and these two paintings hopefully capture what was a glorious fall day after an overnight storm had blown through. It was truly breathtaking.

Little Lakes Valley Trail:


October in Little Lakes Valley:

Lombardi Ranch

I feel so fortunate to have enjoyed a lovely day painting at Lombardi Ranch, just one day before a wildfire swept through and destroyed much of this local landmark. The people strolling through the sunflower maze enjoyed watching me paint (especially the kids), and I enjoyed chatting with them. It was a gorgeous day, and gave no hint of the next day's events. I will remember it looking like this:

Rather than this:

Here is my painting, in progress:

SCAA Art Classic

Coming up on Saturday, Oct. 13 is the Santa Clarita Artists' Association 18th annual judged art exhibition and gala, the 'Art Classic.' I'm excited to be participating in this event for the first time, and it should be a lot of fun. In addition to the art exhibition, there will be entertainment, complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres, and silent and live auctions of artwork donated by each artist with proceeds benefiting the SCAA Scholarship Program and other SCAA educational programs. Tickets are reasonable, only $25 each, and you can buy tickets here.

October 13, 2007
6 - 9 PM
College of the Canyons Art Gallery
Valencia Campus,
26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd.
Valencia, CA

Here's a map of the gallery location.

If you can't make it to the evening event, the art will be on display at the gallery (free entry!) on October 6, 8-11, and 13.