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Paintings by Cynthia Angeles : http://paintingsbycynthia.com

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I just received my shipment of these glass trays from shopvida.com and I was impressed with the craftsmanship. The colors were gorgeous! Much better than the photos!  

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My latest VIDA collection

Below is an updated collection of tops and scarves inspired by my paintings.

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Autumn Leaves Scarf, $40   

 

 Black Tupelo Scarf, $40

Glamour Girl Scarf, $40

 

Steaming Rocks Silk Top, $75

 

Chasms Top, $65

      Purple Spray Top, $65        

                                                          

Maryland Federation of Art Water Works Exhibition

My painting, Floating Leaves II, was selected as one of 54 artworks (out of 580 pieces submitted) for the Maryland Federation of Art Water Works juried exhibition at the Annapolis Maritime Museum from September 16-November 1, 2015.

Floating Leaves II, oil on canvas, 19" x 15"

 

 

WILDFIRE

The devastation caused by the wildfires in Alaska and California reminded me of a painting I did below, "Wildfire", which I dedicated to the elite group of firefighters, Hotshots, who were killed in the Yarnell Hill wildfire in Arizona in June 2013; and to those who have suffered losses due to wildfires.

Not many people would want this on their walls - but I paint what I feel, and hopefully, touch a heart or two.

Wildfire, Oil on Canvas, 21" x 31"

Painting with a knife

 Flaming Lava

I took a one-day class in knife painting when I visited Honolulu almost four years ago and completed a canvas painted solely with a knife.  It was difficult for me to adjust to the knife but the results were pretty good for a novice (see above).  I gave the painting to my nephew who lives in Waipahu.

Since then, I tried to incorporate a few knife strokes on my canvasses but have not been able to complete one solely with a knife.  I have watched a few videos about it and was transfixed with the ease with which the artists had filled the surface with stunning results.  Ten days ago, I went to an art store and bought a couple more painting knives to work with.  Instead of starting with a simple picture, I opted to paint the arms and hands of a farmer, and I am struggling.  I will continue working on it this weekend and post the results upon completion.  I hope it won't take me too long.

Artists' Talk - Food for the Body, Food for the Soul

Well, the talk is over and done with.  I had prepared a short paragraph describing what my art is all about but was, instead, asked to talk about my interpretation of the show's theme.  My painting, "Repose" (see image in my previous post) is about seeking balance in one's life.  We nourish our bodies with food and drink, but we also need relaxation and some quiet time to re-energize our mind and bodies.

Someone asked if "Repose" was a self-portrait, perhaps, because of the subject's Asian features, but it wasn't really.  I did not have a model for the painting so I created the image of a woman trying to achieve a moment of tranquility in her busy life.

   

Pricing Art

I just can't seem to get the pricing right on my artwork.  In the Washington, DC area, my prices are considered either too low or just right.  Some others think they are high.  In the last 6 - 7 years, I have barely raised my prices.

I am always willing to give courtesy discounts if asked; but I don't fancy haggling as if in a flea market.  There is always a delicate balance between wanting to sell and maintaining the integrity of one's art.

The OLPE Art Reception

Exhibition: Our Lady of Perpetual Exhaustion  September 7 – October 5, 2013

The opening reception came and went.  The gallery was crowded and the atmosphere lively.  The show was quite interesting, each piece representing the artist's interpretation of the theme accompanied by a narrative explaining the artwork.  I wrote the following narrative to describe my painting, Grief:

The theme of the exhibition inspired me to revisit my paintings of women in distress.  I have always been drawn to create portraits of suffering women.   It is my way of paying homage to my mother and the women in my family, not only because of their tenacity to face daily challenges, but also for the courage and resolve with which they confront life's adversities.  Grief reflects all these things and more - pain, exhaustion, grief, despair.

 
If you did not make it to the opening, there will be additional receptions at the gallery:

Wednesday, September 18, 6:30 – 8:30 pm 
Thursday, September 26, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Saturday, October 5, 6:00 - 8:00 pm  (end of exhibition)
 
Watergate Gallery is located in the lower level (accessible by escalator or stairs) of the Watergate building, next to CVS.
 
Watergate Gallery & Frame Design
2552 Virginia Avenue NW
Washington DC 20037 
tel: 202.338.4488

No Apologies - a slideshow of my art

I just created the above video.  Why No Apologies?  My styles and themes are so varied that people say my art portfolio looks like a group exhibition.  Most galleries show artists with a common theme and a consistent style.  I prefer to paint what I feel and sometimes challenge myself to try a genre I haven't done in the past.  The common threads that bind my art are the vivid colors and a "need to convey a mood or tell a story".      

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Art By Cynthia Angeles

Early Light

Oil on Canvas, 17" H x 21" W