Hillary Miller Art Works

Sketchbook Project, part 4

2012-02-10T08:26:00.000-08:00

You can click on the image to see a larger version.

Sketchbook Project, part 3

2012-02-09T08:22:00.000-08:00

Full page spread of the sketchbook. More of the amazing sand dollars, and their light and leaps of fantasy.

Sketchbook Project, part 2

2012-02-08T08:00:00.000-08:00

Have you ever examined the underside of a sand dollar? They are just as interesting as the top side. These are watercolors, about 5 x 7, the size of the sketchbook.

The sketch below is about 10 x 7, the size that the sketchbook is when it's opened.

Sketchbook Project

2012-02-06T08:00:00.000-08:00

And...She's Back!

I've recently finished participating in The Sketchbook Project, presented by Art House Coop. Anyone can participate. You pay your money, and receive a small sketchbook which you fill in any way you wish, then return it by a specified date. It had been a long time since I had asked myself, "what do you want to paint, Hillary?" and I used this sketchbook and it's deadline to bring me back to painting some things for my own personal interests, expression and growth.

The sketchbooks will go on a world tour, and then be housed at the Brooklyn Art Museum. They'll also be available online. You were invited to choose from a variety of themes, and I chose "Hope." There were no other directions, but a suggestion for it to actually be a sketchbook - a place where you practice your craft and develop ideas.

I took that to heart, as I love seeing the process of other artists by looking at their sketches, and also worked towards a final project which is pictured at the end of the book. Here is the cover of my sketchbook, above, and below is the first page of the sketchbook.

Table Painting

2011-07-21T09:03:00.001-07:00

Pool Table

about 18 x 18 x 18, Acrylic on wood

Little side table that swivels. Needed repainting.

2011-04-22T14:22:00.000-07:00

Sheila, 16 x 12, Watercolor

New Tallit

2011-04-05T11:21:00.001-07:00

Dragon Tallit II, 24 x 72, Hand Painted Silk
A true celebration of life and prayer!

Mt. Sinai Tallit

2011-03-13T14:14:00.001-07:00

Warm earth and pink tones. 14 x 72. Matching kippah and personalized bag.

Tree of Life Tallit

2011-02-15T13:03:00.000-08:00

You can paint your tallit with me! This one was designed by me, and painted by a lovely bat mitzvah girl who had never painted on silk before.

Sunflower Scarves

2011-01-03T17:52:00.001-08:00

Two New Scarves! 11 x 60 inches, hand painted silk

Hawaiian Birthday Gift

2010-10-20T21:30:00.000-07:00

Sondra and John, Hand Painted Silk, 43 x72

This is my father John's gift to his friend Sondra. This birthday gift alludes to another gift to come - a cruise to Hawaii! The charicatures are my father's creations, which he asked me to put in a Hawaiian setting. You can see below the likeness he achieves!

Kitchen as Studio

2010-10-13T21:00:00.001-07:00

Getting Creative in the Kitchen...a.k.a. When Food is Art
This is a 10 pound challah (braided egg bread) that I made for my niece Tracy's wedding this summer.

2010-10-10T15:29:00.000-07:00

The lotus flower is a watercolor painting, the poppy is in acrylic. The pendants are just under one inch square.

A Couple More Pendants

2010-10-05T15:27:00.000-07:00

These pendants are created with miniature watercolor paintings.

This Weekend

2010-10-05T11:03:00.000-07:00

If you're in the Bay Area this weekend, please come and visit me at the "To Life!" Jewish Art Festival. I'll be showing my hand-painted silk tallitot, shawls, scarves, challah covers, even the new pendents I've posted here. There's more info at www.paloaltojcc.org/tolife.

More Wire-Wrapped Hand-Painted Pendants

2010-09-30T22:00:00.000-07:00

What fun!

Wire-Wrapped Hand-Painted Pendants

2010-09-25T14:52:00.000-07:00

Mini acrylic paintings are placed under glass tiles, and then wire wrapped in silver or gold with some cool beads. These are $30.00 each.

Even More Pendants....

2010-09-13T14:37:00.000-07:00

World
Hand Painted Glass Pendants. Just under 1 inch square. $20.00

Pomo Peace Heart

More New Pendants

2010-09-07T14:34:00.000-07:00

Koi

Eye
$20.00 each

Hand-Painted Glass Pendants

2010-09-01T14:27:00.000-07:00

Purple Paisley

New creations! These are just under 1 inch square. They are teeny tiny paintings that have been applied to a glass tile, and are now nifty necklace pendants.

Chamsa

$20.00 each. Email me if you are interested.

Cat Eye

Chuppah, Part 6 - The Wedding!

2010-08-25T14:10:00.000-07:00

The happy couple and their chuppah. Thank you Meryl and Mery's dad Steve for the photos! May you have a long, healthy, happy, joyous life together!

Chuppah, Part 5

2010-08-13T09:18:00.000-07:00

The chuppah, at the end of the day!

Chuppah, Part 4

2010-08-11T09:00:00.000-07:00

The next day, Meryl and Nick invited family and friends to complete the painting of the chuppah.

Chuppah, Part 3

2010-08-08T12:55:00.000-07:00

The next day, we started in on the actual chuppah.

Chuppah, Part 2

2010-08-04T12:49:00.000-07:00

Mery and Nick wanted to paint their own chuppah. So they came all the way from San Francisco, along with their friend Talya, to my studio in Southern California to do just that. Above, they are practicing applying "gutta," the resist material that will be the line work on the silk. And below, they are practicing painting on this small piece.

The Chuppah Happening, Part 1

2010-08-01T12:35:00.000-07:00

Here are two sketches that I presented to Nick and Meryl, who asked me to design a chuppah for their wedding. They chose the top sketch.

New Custom Tallit

2010-07-15T10:46:00.001-07:00

Willow Tree of Life Tallit, 22 x 72, Hand-Painted Silk
The corners contain the four elements - earth, fire, water, air

Watercolor Sketches from the Strawberry Music Festival

2010-06-01T15:00:00.000-07:00

This is the main stage, also known as the Music Meadow, at the Strawberry Music Festival, which was this Memorial Day weekend.
Here's a sketch of Birch lake at Camp Mather, which is located just outside of Yosemite. What a beautiful place for a Bluegrass Music Festival! These are watercolor, 9 x 9.

Reception this Friday Evening

2010-05-03T11:21:00.000-07:00

Studio 250 is exhibiting new works at the Tustin Area Senior Center. Please join us for the reception, this Friday evening from 7 to 9 pm.

Israel Expo

2010-05-03T10:18:00.001-07:00

This is my booth at the Israel Expo which happened yesterday in Irvine. And in the booth is my trusty assistant, my husband Dave. Thank you Dave, for all your help!

Find Me Here on May 2nd

2010-04-24T11:45:00.001-07:00

This year I will be displaying my hand-painted silk tallitot, challah covers, scarves, shawls and more at the Israel Expo in Irvine. The fair is at the Samueli Jewish Campus at 1 Federation Way in Irvine, is from 1 to 6 pm, and features live entertainment, Israeli food, shopping, marvelous art exhibits, rides, games and more.
Here's one of my tallit (Jewish Prayer Shawl) that I'll be displaying and selling. Stop by and say hello!

Sheila Dressup

2010-03-31T11:26:00.001-07:00

Sheila Dressup, Watercolor, 16 x16

Here is a recently finished watercolor that is currently hanging at the Spezzano Gallery (see previous post for exhibit details)

Hillary's Figure Paintings at Spezzano Gallery in Long Beach

2010-03-18T16:13:00.000-07:00

The reception is Saturday evening - stop by if you can!
Click on the image for a larger view

New Challah Covers

2010-03-10T16:41:00.000-08:00

Hillcrest Festival of Fine Arts

2010-02-18T15:10:00.000-08:00

Here's a picture of my newest creation, a hand-painted silk kimono style jacket. And this is where you'll find me on February 26, 27 and 28: The Hillcrest Festival of Fine Arts. I'll have some more jackets, as well as wall hangings, scarves, shawls and bags. Hours are Friday and Saturday, 10 - 5 and Sunday 11:30 to 5:00. Address is below. Please email me if you'd like any more info. Stop by and say hello!

Susan Reclining

2010-02-11T20:49:00.001-08:00

Susan Reclining, Watercolor, 15 x 22

Featured Artist at Dharma Trading Company

2010-01-29T11:02:00.000-08:00

You can now see my silk work on Dharma Trading Co.'s web site! I was featured this month in their newsletter (a portion of it is pictured here) and am now a featured artist in their silk painting section of artists. Dharma is a great place to buy silk and other fabrics as well as fabric painting supplies. They also have some nice painting tutorials on their web site.

Pauline, Reading

2010-01-14T11:37:00.000-08:00

Pauline, Reading, Watercolor and Watercolor Crayons, 16 x 16

Happy New Year!

2010-01-02T10:14:00.000-08:00

Sheila, Watercolor, 14 x 20

May your year be prosperous and peaceful!

Portrait Studies

2009-12-22T15:04:00.000-08:00

Annika, Gesture Studies, Watercolor Crayons and Water, 24 x 18

From our model days at Kamillia's Studio. These are 5 - 10 min. studies.

New Silk Prayer Shawl

2009-12-13T14:18:00.001-08:00

Tree of Life, Oranges, 22 x 70, Hand-Painted Silk Tallit
(Jewish Prayer Shawl)
Detail below (click either image for a larger view)

Peace any way you look at it, #1

2009-12-05T16:55:00.000-08:00

Peace (Up and Down), 11 x 60, Hand-painted Silk

This is actually the first silk piece of this design, it preceded the rainbow version by some months. Here's a fun fact to know and tell: a word or words that are the same upside-down and right-side-up are called ambigrams. Not to be confused with palindrones, something of which my father is an expert. His creation for my second son: Sail, Elias!

My father adds the following:

Two points please,

1. Ambigrams were celebrated in 1961, of course.
2. The first son's palindrome is more elaborate providing you accept CA for California:
Did Isaac nix a tax in CA as I did?

Geometric Scarves

2009-12-01T19:26:00.000-08:00

Geometric Scarves, 11 x 60 each, hand-painted silk

Peace any way you look at it

2009-11-20T19:41:00.000-08:00

Peace (up and down) Rainbow, 15 x 60, Silk Painting

Turn it upside down, and what do you see?

Denise

2009-11-11T21:37:00.000-08:00

Denise, Watercolor, 16 x 16
From the model...
Click on image for a larger view

CD Cover - Latest Commission

2009-11-03T11:54:00.000-08:00

In September, I posted two watercolor sketches I created for a CD by musicians Peter and Ellen Allard. They selected the first design, with a few modifications. Above is the finished silk painting for the CD cover. Below is the outside of the finished CD cover, and underneath it is the inside. The music is wonderful - it makes you want to sing and dance! You can hear some of the music at Sounds Write Productions, a division of URJ Books and Music. Click on any image for a larger view.

Sunburst III

2009-10-26T21:55:00.001-07:00

Sunburst III, Hand Painted Silk, 22 x 70

A new prayer shawl (tallit) which is for sale at Dayenu, Judaica at the JCCSF, a Jewish gift store inside the Jewish Community Center right in the heart of San Francisco.
For purchase, you can give them a call at (415) 563-6563.
Click on image for larger view

Creation III Tallit

2009-10-19T10:00:00.000-07:00

Creation IIIb Tallit, 22 x 70, hand-painted silk

Cherry Blossom Tree of Life Tallit

2009-10-16T10:00:00.000-07:00

A new tallit (Jewish prayer shawl).
70 x 22 inches, hand-painted silk.
This piece is available at Dayenu, Judaica at the JCCSF, a Jewish gift store inside the Jewish Community Center right in the heart of San Francisco.
For purchase, you can give them a call at (415) 563-6563.
Click on image for larger view

Annika

2009-10-14T12:59:00.001-07:00

Annika, Watercolor, 16 x 16

Our group is back to painting from the model on a regular basis. What fun!

Cactus Shot

2009-10-02T16:47:00.001-07:00

Cactus Shot, Watercolor, 8 x 8

When Erika left California, she bequeathed me many beautiful plants. A cactus, which is now in bloom is one of them. These are two blossoms that fell off the plant and landed in a shot glass.

Yellow Tomatoes

2009-09-29T09:00:00.000-07:00

Yellow Tomatoes, 6 x 9, Watercolor

Another little painting before they're all gone...

2009-09-25T10:27:00.000-07:00

Yellow and Red Tomatoes,Watercolor, 8 x 8

We had a great harvest of yellow and red tomatoes this year, I wish I had had time to paint more of them. These are among the last of the crop.

Latest Commission

2009-09-17T13:27:00.000-07:00

Ellen Allard, a wonderful musician who specializes in children's music, contacted me recently to create some artwork for her new upcoming CD, entitled, "Little Taste of Torah." These are two color sketches I sent to her, based on discussions with her and her producer. They are watercolor with a little gouache, about 5 x 11 inches.

Rainbow Challah Cover

2009-09-08T15:30:00.000-07:00

This was a warm-up piece for the rainbows on the "Noah's Ark" tallit.
Hand-painted silk, 17 x 17

Noah's Ark, Part 8, Grand Finale

2009-09-03T11:00:00.000-07:00

Grandma and Granddaughter came to the studio to tie the tsitsit on the tallit.

A happy granddaughter who will soon become an adult in the eyes of the Jewish community as she becomes a Bat Mitzvah.

Noah's Ark, Part 7

2009-08-31T08:15:00.000-07:00

One more detail shot...

And the painting is done! This tallit (prayer shawl is 22 x 70 inches). In Part 8, you'll see the happy recipient...

Noah's Ark, Part 6

2009-08-27T08:13:00.000-07:00

Finishing up the details...(click image for larger view)

Noah's Ark, Part 5

2009-08-24T09:00:00.000-07:00

Corner Patches...

John draws the animals

2009-08-21T08:00:00.000-07:00

My father John always has pen and paper ready to go, and is inspired by almost anything. Sometimes he gets better ideas than the one I'm working on... Here's a couple of his suggestions for "Noah's Ark."

Noah's Ark, Part 4

2009-08-19T19:56:00.000-07:00

The fun is in trying to get each animal doing something just a little bit different than the next...(click image for larger view)

Noah's Ark, Part 3

2009-08-12T21:14:00.001-07:00

I've stretched the silk piece, which when hemmed will be 22 x 70 inches. The area where the animals and letters will be has been prepared with anti-flow. I've written most of the Hebrew Cursive Calligraphy, and outlined all the animals with colored dyes, and used colored gutta for the clouds' outline.
Now the painting fun begins. The rainbow colors needed to blend together, just like a watercolor wet into wet, so there's no anti-flow in those areas.
Rendering the animals is time consuming, but it's so fun to see them come to life. Click on any picture for a larger view. Stay tuned for Part 4...!

Noah's Ark, Part 2

2009-08-07T11:42:00.000-07:00

A little bit of painting and calligraphy practice before I stretch the large piece of silk... In order to paint the detail work, you need to apply some anti-flow to the silk before you paint.

The Story of Noah's Ark, Part 1

2009-08-05T17:19:00.000-07:00

In the Bible, Noah's ark begins with a conversation between God and Noah. This is how it begins for me, after a conversation with a bright, lovely 13 year old and her classy grandma. Sort of a mess of books and photos and paper and tracing paper...
The drawing takes shape slowly. Some pieces need to be drawn and redrawn, so they are just the right size to fit in with all the others....Finally, the drawing comes together. You need to click on the image in order to get an idea of what's going on. Part two coming soon....

Glazing Study

2009-07-31T09:00:00.000-07:00

Glazing Study, Watercolor, 8.5 x 11

This was a workshop demonstration of glazing - creating layers of transparent watercolor. The blues and purples that were the first layers come subtly through the other layers, and pop out in the foreground as the lighter stalks of weeds and grasses.

Remembering Harry

2009-07-28T10:29:00.000-07:00

Harry, Watercolor, about 12 x 12

This demo piece was painted during one of the watercolor workshop that I have given from my studio. Martha - friend, neighbor and student - asked for a demo on painting fur in watercolor using her hairy friend Harry as the subject. Sadly, Harry left us last month. He is fondly remembered!

Paisleys

2009-07-15T16:41:00.001-07:00

Here's the latest tallit (Jewish prayer shawl) I've created. 14 x 72, Hand-painted Silk.

Painted Box

2009-07-09T17:32:00.000-07:00

This is a tsedakah box. The literal translation of the Hebrew word, "tsedakah," is righteousness or justice. The usage of the word tsedakah is the religious obligation to help others. A tsedakah box is a collection vessel for giving donations to those in need.
This Tsedakah box was was painted in acrylics, and donated to a non-profit organization which then auctioned the donated boxes and collected the moneys for various charitable organizations. On the top, in Hebrew, is the word Tsedakah. In English, it says, "turn night into day." That phrase is reflected in the outside and inside images of the box.

Vineyards Tallit

2009-07-01T10:35:00.000-07:00

This hand-painted silk tallit (prayer shawl) is 35 x 70 inches.

Vineyards Tallit, detail 1

Vineyards Tallit, detail 2

Tie Die Shawls

2009-06-18T09:11:00.000-07:00

Top and Bottom are 15 x 60, middle is 11 x 60.

New Challah Covers

2009-06-15T09:02:00.000-07:00

Here are the latest designs for my challah covers. These cover the sabbath braided bread, adding some visual beauty to the celebration of the day of rest. 17 x 17, hand painted silk. You can see other designs on my challah cover page.

Israel in the Gardens

2009-06-10T09:40:00.000-07:00

Please note: I'll be away until June 22 - I'll look forward to reading your comments when I return!

Here's my booth at Israel in the Gardens, which was held last Sunday at the Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco. On display were my hand-painted silk tallit (Jewish Prayer Shawls), challah covers, secular silk scarves and shawls, and watercolor paintings.

My ever-faithful friend and assistant, Julie, above left, is extolling the virtues of my work to a customer. Behind her, and in the photo below, is my wonderful neice Rachelle, who lives in the city and came out to help us.
Our new display of challah covers (above and below, with yours truly) looked great, and often became a beautiful sail as the wind whipped through the tall city buildings which you can see beyond me in the photo below.
The festival was well attended, and we were delighted to greet many returning customers as well as meeting new and future patrons.

Here's where I'll be this weekend...

2009-06-02T09:00:00.000-07:00

This is an annual and hugely popular Israel Fair, held in the Yerba Buena Gardens of San Francisco. One day only, Sunday June 7th. Please stop by and say hello - it's free!

Portrait of Patty

2009-05-29T11:24:00.000-07:00

Patty, Watercolor, 16 x 16
From the last life-drawing day...until we resume in September.

New Silk Tie Die

2009-05-22T09:00:00.000-07:00

So intense, it's almost too much for the eyes! 44 x 44 inches

Silk Tie Die

2009-05-19T15:32:00.001-07:00

14 x 70. Silk tie die has lots of beautiful detail. Below is a close-up shot (click images for larger view)

2009-05-14T09:00:00.000-07:00

Here's the finished prayer shawl, Tree of Life - Moon Peace, 24 x 72, hand painted silk. The watercolor sketch for this design was posted May 8th (click image for a larger view). The owner of this tallit is having his Bar Mitzvah this month. I had the privilege of making his brother's tallit a couple of years ago. Here it is, below:

2009-05-11T10:00:00.000-07:00

Watercolor sketches for a silk triptych wall hanging. 3 x 3, 3 x 3 and 3 x 6 inches

The silk wall hanging triptych. Side pieces are 18 x 18, center piece is 18 x 36. Commissioned by my cousins Barb and Bob. It's nice to have relatives with good taste (click the image for a larger view).

2009-05-08T10:00:00.000-07:00

This is a watercolor sketch, about 5 x 15 inches. It is a study for a prayer shawl that will be about 24 x 72 inches.

Your Art

2009-05-06T15:35:00.000-07:00

This art work is a silk wall hanging, around 19 x 36, commissioned by the famous poet Jill Levy, who wrote a poem entitled "Your Art," and had this vision of her work and my art work working together to create this work of art called "Your Art." I think it works, don't you?

Painting for a Cause

2009-05-01T14:03:00.000-07:00

Recently it was "Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week" at UCI Medical Center in Orange. I was asked to create a silk banner that people could help paint over three afternoons. The idea was to draw people in with something creative and fun while they learned about facts and resources for young people with cancer. The event was produced by my friend Mindy Inselberg who works at UCI Med Center.

The text and image of young people in victory stance was the logo I was given to use as a basis to create the banner for people to paint.

Doctors, nurses, orderlies, security guards, office workers, patients, people visiting patients and all manner of other individuals came and smiled and painted. I was met with so much enthusiasm that everyone finished the banner before the end of the third day, so I whipped out a couple more pieces for participants to paint, as seen in the last photo. In the background of that picture you see the finished banner. I'm told it will eventually hang in the cancer center at UCI Medical Center in Orange.

For more information on resources for cancer patients aged 15 to 39, please check out www.seventyk.org.

Portrait Study

2009-04-23T11:00:00.000-07:00

Pauline, Watercolor on gessoed watercolor paper, 16 x 16

Life Study

2009-04-21T09:00:00.000-07:00

Pauline is new to modeling for painters, but she was a natural. This is 20 x 14, watercolor on gessoed watercolor paper.

Portrait Studies

2009-04-18T11:29:00.000-07:00

Here are two studies of our model Susan, each is about 14 x 10, each sitting was about a half hour.

Silk Collage

2009-04-11T14:47:00.001-07:00

Hannah's Challah Cover

Brad's Challah Cover

These are two challah covers (sabbath bread covers) that were commissioned as gifts by my sister-in-law Betty Ann for her friend's twins B'nai Mitzvah. Each piece contains work created by the child, and then complementary pieces painted by me. I have also calligraphied the blessing over bread, the child's name and B'nai Mitzvah date. All the pieces have been sewn together to create a challah cover about 16 x 20 inches.

Starry Night

2009-04-05T21:56:00.000-07:00

Starry Night, 43 x 72, Silk Dyes on Silk Fabric.

Here is the finished tallit (Jewish Prayer Shawl). I posted the watercolor sketch of this piece on 3/20 (about three posts down). It is 43 x 72, silk dyes on silk fabric.

Red Kale

2009-04-03T09:27:00.000-07:00

Red Kale, Watercolor, 10 x 12

Green Silk Scarves

2009-03-25T20:07:00.000-07:00

Two new scarves, 11 x 60 each.

Watercolor Sketch for Large Prayer Shawl

2009-03-20T15:47:00.000-07:00

In December I posted two watercolor sketches (1) (2) that were studies for a large Jewish prayer shawl. The client asked for a third and final sketch, which is today's posting. Next week I'll post the finished silk prayer shawl that is based on this sketch. Stay tuned!

Figure Study

2009-03-16T12:02:00.000-07:00

Susan in the Boudoir, Watercolor with Watercolor Crayon, 22 x 15

Gesture Drawings from Life

2009-03-11T14:30:00.000-07:00

I'm continuing my participation in the Modeling Sessions that Kamillia organizes. We usually warm up with a series of 3 and 5 minute gestures drawings. Here are a few samples. Done on Bond paper with Caran D'ache watercolor crayons.

Thank you to Dean, Erika and Irit, who have recently tagged me or honored me with a blog award. I am really grateful to them all for their interest in my work and blog. Please visit their blogs to see the great art they are creating (If you love trivia, I played the tag game in November - you can find it in my blog archives...)!

Look What I Won!

2009-03-05T17:26:00.001-08:00

Fabulous Artist Blogger Akiko Watanabe raffled one of her amazing paintings to show appreciation for her blog followers (me being one of them), and look what came in the mail today! This is an acrylic ACEO (2.5 x 3.5). This little beauty is amazing in its sensitivity and detail.

Thank you, Akiko!

Silk Scarves

2009-03-05T08:00:00.000-08:00

These are 11 x 60, and each one has unique salt texture, created by different kinds of salt thrown on to the wet dyes. $65.00 each. Email me to purchase (click image for larger view).

Dos Trios

2009-03-02T20:09:00.000-08:00

Dos Trios, 12 x 16, Oil on Panel

Small Works II

2009-02-26T08:15:00.001-08:00

Three Bananas, 3.5 x 5, Oil on Panel

Small Works I

2009-02-23T13:24:00.000-08:00

One Strawberry, Oil on Panel, 5 x 3.5

Because I Love You...

2009-02-19T10:00:00.000-08:00

"Because I love You..." Tallit (Jewish Prayer Shawl) with matching bag and kippah.
Hand Painted Silk, 14 x 72
The recipient of this tallit had her Bat Mitzvah on Valentine's Day.

Ratatouille

2009-02-17T14:38:00.001-08:00

Ratatouille, Pastel, 20 x 24

Along with the honor of jurying the San Clemente Art Association's exhibit (see below), I was invited to bring a painting that will be part of the exhibit. Gail, one of the volunteers, said they were hoping for a pastel, so I obliged them with my most recent pastel piece.

San Clemente Art Show

2009-02-17T14:11:00.000-08:00

I was asked to be one of three jurors for San Clemente Art Association's Juried Exhibit. So on Saturday, I mosied on over and examined more than 140 entries.
Big job! Lots of quality entries, and every piece contained strengths. The gallery is run by volunteers like Pam Hill (below) and they are very well organized. Each juror rated each painting in five different categories on a scale of one to ten. Those ratings will be tallied together by the volunteers.
The show is open now and throughout the month of March. A reception will be held this coming Saturday. Check their web site for more info.

Last Weekend

2009-02-13T13:54:00.000-08:00

Last weekend I displayed my silk prayer shawls, scarves, etc. at the Southwest Region of the Union for Reform Judaism's Biennial Conference, which was held at the Hyatt in Irvine, CA. Here is the lovely and talented Julie, who assisted me with the event.

Many thanks go to Julie for making the weekend much more easier, and especially, much more fun!
We invited the conference participants to paint with us. Here, they are helping us to create a pomegranate challah (sabbath holiday bread) cover.
The challah covers that participants created with us will be donated to Jewish philanthropic fundraising organizations, such as ORT and Hadassah.