2018-01-02 06:24
Here I am againGetting caught up after a long hiatusPlan to keep this up with news. Weekly.Hope you come on backG Read More
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2017-01-04 22:33
2017-01-03 04:15
Starting Jan 9thPlease go to Fremont Art Association .org for inf.Will get proper flyer posted here ASAP.Thanks for your patience Read More
2017-01-02 03:48
2017A new and better year we hope.Starting to get my life back together after two years of my own health difficulties as well as Jacks.Plan to keep up to date on this.Doing some cleanup afte… Read More
2014-10-31 12:02
Working on a watercolor of the Carmel Mission. Plan to do a lot today. I have done so much experimental and mixed media recently it is strange to do pure watercolor. Will post photo later to… Read More
2014-10-23 01:41
Our local art group has just completed the 49th Annual Juried Show.A great exhibit with quality art work.We are now showing our fourth quarter show and as abonus we have two featured artists… Read More
2014-09-26 03:23
Heard today My watercolor " Horns Aplenty" is getting a merit award in the Pleasanton Art League Member Show at Harrington Gallery in the Firehouse Art Center.Reception will be Monday Sept 2… Read More
2014-09-26 03:21
Fremont Art Association Annual Juried Show is ready for viewing at the FAA Gallery in Niles Ca.Niles is a lovely little corner of Fremont. Ifyou are in the area do come visit.The show… Read More
2014-09-20 02:06
Signed, framed and ready to show."Getting Together" was inspired by a couple sitting in a local cafe in winter. Watercolor on YUPO, a slick synthetic surface which is either loved or hated b… Read More
2014-09-13 03:52
2014-09-13 03:43
iYou might remember at the start of 2014 I was all set to celebrate my 80 year mark .Well, lets review the highlights and lowlights so far. Cant believe it is September already.Spent an enjo… Read More
2013-09-22 00:11
Some of my paintings are now posted on Fine Art AmericaGrace Rankin-fineartamerica.comOriginals can be purchased directly from me or prints and cards may be ordered from the Fine Art America… Read More
2013-09-08 02:50
Just before my trip in August I acquired a violin from the Fremont Symphony to be painted by September . So I decided to use collage and some paint. Time was of the essence as they say… Read More
2013-09-08 02:30
Although it feels like summer' this weekend the calendar says we are well into September.July went by in a flash with mostly personal stuff.Getting together with Tuesday Painters and sharing… Read More
2013-06-30 03:28
June was a pretty busy month .Spent a few days painting en plein aire in the goldrush town of Murphys, about a two hour drive from here.Son John was here from Wisconsin last week. Two of our… Read More
2013-06-08 22:14
My painting, Autumn Harvest, was chosen by the Santa Clara Valley Watercolor Society for postcard front and advertising for the Members Show to be held in Morgan Hill CAJune 29-July27This is… Read More
2013-06-08 02:52
My book of sketchbook pics is now available and can be ordered from me.Price is $40 . Opening special includes shipping within the US. $5. extra for CanadaSneak Peak Read More
2013-05-31 04:40
I have been fulfilling one of my items on my Bucket List. That is to publish a book of my sketches. This will hopefully be the first of several. "North to Alaska" is a collection of ink and… Read More
2013-05-20 02:45
My good intentions keep getting side tracked. Guess I should be happy to be so busy.I had a painting juried into the Arizona Aqueous Annual exhibit in the arty town of Tubac AZ."Horns Aplent… Read More
2013-05-16 20:51
CleoValue Viewer imgValue Viewer imgThis is really embarrassing. So much time has passed without a comment from me.What have I been doing? A lot it seems.February: I will fill you in startin… Read More
2013-02-15 23:26
Soon as I get my photos from I Pad Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
This was the start... After a few days I decided to turn it to a vertical and continued to develop with paint and paper until I decided it was finished.A short time later I saw that the firs… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Today one of my favorite paintings was sold at Fremont Art Association gallery.It has had lots of admirers and won some awards. You never know when that right person will come along. I… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
It has been too long I know.Currently these two watercolors are on exhibit at the Museum on Main Street in Pleasanton, CA.Through May 3rd 2015.Hope some of you can stop by when in the area,T… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Holiday Time and another Year coming.This has been a roller coaster year.My 80th Birthday was a lovely occasion. What I do not understand is how did I get to be 80? Used to think that was ve… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Preparing to teach this class next weekend and looking through some past photos of my pastel paintings.With thanks and apologies to Gerry Boyd. Thanks for being a mentor. Apologies for doing… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Wishing everyone the best in 2014Health, happiness,prosperity and love Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Here it is, the Eve of the New Year, 2014.I am so amazed to think that this will be the year I turn 80!Time to wrap up 2013 and make some plans for the next one. Not really resolutions as I… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
When I left off last I was preparing to go with my good friend Donna to Occidental CA.We joined a group of artists at the Occidental Hotel for 4 days of painting and getting to know th… Read More
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