Letterpress Prints
I just finished Bruce Lee, part of my famous people of Oakland series. I also just started a new project of letterpressed 19th century sayings. The first one, “Scarce as Hen’s Teeth.” I’m about to start another project of 44 words, each numbered and describing every president of the USA. Stay […]
Some paintings at the Berkeley Art Center
I put a little more work into the mini Twain paintings and Matt made these amazing custom wood frames. Both paintings will be in the show Shine at the Berkeley Art Center. Show runs December 17th, 2011- January 29th, 2012. Opening Reception is Saturday, December 17th, 5-7pm. Hope to see […]
Some new Mark Twain paintings
I’m still writing away….inspired and fascinated my Mr. Samuel Clemens (aka Mark Twain). My new series of paintings is going to be focused on friendship. I’ve been through some rough times recently and I couldn’t do it without caring friends (including my amazing husband). There are truly wonderful friendships out there, and […]
New small paintings for Art in a Box
I’ve been busy writing….I’m planning on filing my dissertation in May 2012. I haven’t spent much time in the studio, but I managed to finish a couple small 6″x6″ paintings for Art in a Box subscribers.
Jack London letterpress print
I just finished this mini poster of Jack London (The first in my “Famous Oakland People” print series). Made in Oakland on my 1925 Chandler and Price letterpress. 4″x6″ on 6″x9″ paper.
New Painting!
Waiting For Something Magnificent. 36″x48″ Click the image for detail.
Franklin and Chester
Finished. 48″x48″ oil on panel. click the image to see detail.
New work for Art in a Box
I finished these small paintings that will be going out to August Art in a Box subscribers. As always, these paintings are inspired from my research.
New work
Three new paintings in oil. That’s right, I made the switch back to oils (but acrylics are not going to be completely out of the picture). Below: “Arthur’s Anticipation” is the short title for “President Garfield walks unknowingly into his grave while Mr. Chester A. Arthur thinks deeply about his future presidency […]
New Piece for July Art in a Box
Just finished a new piece for the July Art in a Box show at The Compound Gallery. A lovely couple bought my piece… (see photo)
New work for Art in a Box
A couple pieces I just finished for June Art in a Box subscribers. Mr. Roosevelt and First Flight
Paper Cuts at Terminal 22
I have a few pieces up in this show. Stop by if you are in the Bay Area! PAPER CUTS will show fine art and craft pieces that embrace the possibilities and strengths of paper as a primary media. At Terminal 22, 2443 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94612.
OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, Feb 5th, […]
Terminal 22 show
I’m participating in a show at Terminal 22 titled “Paper Cuts”. Opening reception February 5th. I just finished a piece for it. It’s a diorama with working miniature stage lights. The frame is real gold leaf and it features Lazarus-Joannes with his parasitic twin standing inside Ole Worm’s Cabinet of Curiosities. 9″x9″ […]
New work for Art in a Box
The following pieces will go out to subscribers in January for Art in a Box.
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Winterfest
If your in San Francisco, I have a piece in Winterfest…Come celebrate art, bikes, and better streets at the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition’s 14th annual Winterfest party and fundraiser.
WHEN: Sunday, December 6th from 6-10:30pm.
WHERE: SOMArts Gallery, 934 Brannan St. at 8th St.
Free Valet Bike Parking provided, of course.
Winterfest features an amazing 60+ piece bike […]
Civil War brooches on etsy…
Check out some of my new brooches and medals from my miniature paintings….. CLICK HERE to go to my etsy page.
Miniature Paintings
Click the image to see more miniature paintings. I also have some available in my Etsy shop.
New Mini Paintings
I’ve been having a grand ol’ time working on some miniature paintings! They are only about 2″ high and sealed in resin. I have an entire “Civil War” series–filled with portraits, cannons, trains, etc. And I also finished some for my lusus naturae series. What fun! Images coming soon….
New paintings for Art in a Box
I’m working on some building studies and decided to do a special series for Art in a Box. I’m having much fun working on these! Go to my Miscellaneous Painting page to see them.
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Collaborative pieces back from Ireland!
The collaborative pieces I did with Crystal Morey are back from the show in Ireland! If you like what you see, you can get them at the Blankspace store while you can!
Working on some new paintings….
I’m busy researching and writing that pesky ol’ dissertation- Even though it takes away from my painting time, it helps my thought process tremendously. My new painting series Lusus Naturae focuses on the “unclassifiable”, particularly the Tartarian Lamb, but I’m really excited about Pecos Bill and his rattlesnake whip, so you might see […]
The Tartarian Lamb Mother
Another one finished! Click the image to go to the page.
City of Tartarian Lambs
Part of my new series titled Lusus Naturae. Click the image to go to the page
“Mythlogies” at 126 Gallery
I just finished packing up the collaborative pieces with Crystal Morey. I’m delighted that the pieces will be going to a show in Ireland.
Mythologies
August 20- Sept 10, 2009
126 Gallery, Galway Ireland
The Tartarian Lamb Field
The first painting in the Lusus Naturae series. Click the image to go to the painting page.
Fur Bearing Sardine
I just finished making some fur-bearing sardine! Most people have heard tales of the fur-bearing trout, a creature found in the cold rivers of the Northeast as well as the Great Lakes. The fur-bearing trout was a species believed to have evolved and grew a thick furry coat to keep warm. Other stories suggest […]
More Collaborations with Crystal Morey
I’m having so much fun with these collaborations with one of my favorite artists ever….Crystal Morey! Our studios are right next to each other, and it is so liberating to create without any heavy looming plans over the process. Below: Paul Bunyan and Hansel and Gretel (Photos courtesy of Crystal Morey)
New Collaboration with Crystal Morey
I’m working on a new collaboration with amazing artist Crystal Morey. Crystal is making the ceramic frames adorned with various embellishments and I am painting small images in the frames. Here is the first one. I painted the legendary “Spring Heeled Jack” inside Crystal’s winged frame. We don’t plan anything. […]
Show at Playland-Not-at-the Beach April 24th
I am happy to announce that I will be participating in “The Art of Amusement” at Playland-Not-At-The-Beach.
Opening Reception: Friday, April 24, 2009, 5-9pm
10979 San Pablo Ave. El Cerrito, CA 94530
510.232.4264 ext. 25
“The Art of Amusement,” Playland-Not-At-The-Beach’s first art show, will feature artists and artwork that reflect the subjects that drove the creation of our […]
Forty Four Presidents Book!
Now you can order Forty Four Presidents as a full color book. Original paintings of our corpus of Presidents by Lena Reynoso. A fresh take on the musty old portraits we grew up with. Revisit our history and enjoy some odd and arbitrary facts while you are at it! softcover, 7″x7″, 50 […]
Bunnywax
Check out John Casey’s blog about the Forty Four Presidents show at Blankspace. Thanks John!
Oakland Magazine!
Pick up the latest issue (Jan/Feb) of Oakland Magazine (Borders Books or Barnes & Noble has it) and you will see a photo of Obama by yours truly and a small write up. This is what they say:
Purely Presidential. Oakland artist Lena Reynoso inaugurates her latest addition to her portrait series, Forty-Four Presidents. […]
Inauguration Party!
We had a grand ol’ time at Blankspace on Inauguration Day! Artist Extraordinaire Obi Kaufmann was there and took some great photos and wrote about it in his blog. Thanks Obi!
