"Fresh Produce" Finished? And Exhibit Schedule

Still that same old question mark. But, let's say ... I strongly believe that this is done.

My "model" for "Fresh Produce" was the produce seller at the Campo dei Fiori market in Rome, Italy ... where I went on an art historical trip (with side trips to markets and all around town) this past April.


Enjoy!


On Exhibit Now:
"On High", Best of Show winner at artReston held at the Lake Anne Reston Community Center in Lake Anne, Reston, VA, through July 6. (Also view "Nigerian Beauty" and "Sunflowers and Gladioli".)

"Black, White and Red All Over", paintings and drawings at the Market Cellars Wine Shop, attached to the Hyatt at Reston Town Center, Reston, VA. I just hung "Lemon Yellow" and "Young Woman" there ... with plans to change out the rest after my "Painting the Town" exhibit concludes July 31.

Plenty of art in the gallery spaces at my studio: 1144 Walker Road, Suites D&G, Great Falls, VA. Coming up in July: "Summer Landscapes". I'll have to think about that one.

En Route:
"The Nutcracker" and "Sarah" are fed-exing their way to the Salmagundi Club (47 Fifth Avenue) in NYC for the Annual Open Photography and Graphics Exhibition. The show runs Monday, June 28 through Friday, July 9.

Coming Up:
Salmagundi Club Non-Member Photography and Graphics Exhibition, June 28-July 9 ("The Nutcracker" and "Sarah" accepted, see above.)
Salmagundi Club Non-Member Painting and Sculpture Exhibition, July 12-July 23 ("Rainy Day in NYC" accepted)
"Painting the Town" solo exhibit at the Old Brogue Irish Pub, Great Falls, VA, July 1-31. Reception: Sunday, July 25, 2-5pm. See preview on my web site.
Great Falls Farmer's Market, Great Falls Village Centre, Saturday, July 3 ... visit me at the market and then see my new show at the Old Brogue ... right around the corner!

"Fresh Produce", 20"h x 16"w, oil on Senso linen, copyright Jill Banks 2010. This will definitely be part of my "Painting the Town" show.

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A Day in the Life

Today touches on all aspects of my life as an artist. This morning I took over a painting to try it out in a spot in a collector's (and friend's) home. "Fruit and Wine", my painting of a Burano market, is now sold, although I plan on helping reframe the piece to better fit its designated spot. It will be fun to live with there. I also got a kick out of my friend realizing where it should go in her house after seeing it among other paintings on my wall at the studio.

Other parts of my typical day in the life of an artist ... may or may not happen. I planned on being in the studio for open studio hours but instead had brunch with husband Randy to celebrate my third surprise sale of 2010. In between posting my blog, I'm struggling to put the final touches on "Tranquility" before photographing it. That's my top priority. Assuming I finish it, I'll be heading to the open life session at the McLean Community Center (from 4 to 7:30pm). Right after that, I head to an Art Jam at fellow artist friend Tricia Ratliff's house ... for lots of talk of art.

The Art Jam is not every day ... but my social life is centered around art, friends (often art friends) and family. And, I'm going there figuring that I'll know a lot of people through multiple art circles and those I don't know, will easily become new friends. It's an interesting phenomenon based on a solid common ground.

So, today included a sale, the trials of finishing a painting, the hopes of starting a new one (open life) and sharing stories and ideas with a bunch of art friends. Pretty wonderful life.

By the way, this sale marks the third painting of my market series ... of the four paintings in my market cards pack (for those of you who have those) ... to have sold. There's only one left, "Rialto Market", a great painting offered for sale through Chasen Galleries in Richmond, VA.  See more of my market paintings on my web site's gallery pages (places and still life, I believe).

From top to bottom:  "Fruit and Wine" painting of a Burano market, 24"h x 36"w, oil on linen, copyright Jill Banks 2009. Sold.
"Rialto Market" painting of a Venice market, 24"h x 36"w, oil on linen, copyright Jill Banks 2009. Offered through Chasen Galleries.

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Blog: jillbanks.blogspot.com
Email: jillbanks1@aol.com
Phone: 703.403.7435