http://curatorofoddities.com Paintings, Illustrations, and Posters about the strange, anomolous, early American Amusements Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:47:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://curatorofoddities.com/2012/01/22/letterpress-prints/ 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. ... http://curatorofoddities.com/2011/12/11/some-paintings-at-the-berkeley-art-center/ 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 ... http://curatorofoddities.com/2011/11/18/some-new-mark-twain-paintings/ 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. http://curatorofoddities.com/2011/10/24/new-small-paintings-for-art-in-a-box/ 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. http://curatorofoddities.com/2011/07/02/jack-london-letterpress-print/ So, it's been a while since I've posted...mainly do to life distractions like finishing my PhD. But, I've decided to focus most of my energy and will be graduating as the Dr. Lena in May 2012! The excitement is overwhelming and it makes my lack of paintings well ... http://curatorofoddities.com/2011/06/06/hiatus/ Waiting For Something Magnificent. 36"x48" Click the image for detail. http://curatorofoddities.com/2011/05/13/new-painting/ Finished. 48"x48" oil on panel. click the image to see detail. http://curatorofoddities.com/2011/02/11/franklin-and-chester/ So, it's been a while since I've posted new work. I've been in a flurry because of some health issues, bogged down by the ol' dissertation, and working like mad on our Holiday show at The Compound. Professor Squirrel, the small shop my friend Kerri and I run together, ... http://curatorofoddities.com/2010/12/05/holidayland-mania/ My dog The Baroness Sidonia has a website! Check out LittleSnags.com Also, our house was featured on Apartment Therapy! Check out our write up HERE. http://curatorofoddities.com/2010/09/29/random-news/ The show I am in at the Berkeley Art Center was just reviewed by the East Bay Express and was also a "Don't Miss" in the San Francisco Chronicle. Check out the review HERE. http://curatorofoddities.com/2010/09/22/review-in-the-east-bay-express/ 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. [mygal=aibaugust] http://curatorofoddities.com/2010/08/17/new-work-for-art-in-a-box-3/ I'm pleased to announce that a couple of my President paintings have been chosen for a show at the Berkeley Art Center. I'm very excited to be a part of this. I'm also excited about my new membership to the Berkeley Art Center. I'll be visiting as much ... http://curatorofoddities.com/2010/08/09/berkeley-art-center/ San Francisco's 7x7 has written an article about us! We are honored to be called a "Power Couple." Read the article HERE. http://curatorofoddities.com/2010/07/26/7x7-article/ 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 ... http://curatorofoddities.com/2010/07/14/new-work/ 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) http://curatorofoddities.com/2010/07/14/new-piece-for-july-art-in-a-box/ A couple pieces I just finished for June Art in a Box subscribers. Mr. Roosevelt and First Flight [mygal=aiabjune] http://curatorofoddities.com/2010/05/28/new-work-for-art-in-a-box/ The fantabulous 7x7 magazine has voted Art in a Box the Best Art-Collector's Resource in their Best of San Francisco 2010! The best thing to happen to a box since Justin Timberlake and Andy Samberg, the Art in a Box project by Matt and Lena Reynoso of the Compound Gallery pairs ... http://curatorofoddities.com/2010/05/28/art-in-a-box-voted-best-art-collectors-resource/ Wooooohooo. We, The Compound Gallery, and our friends BayVAN, won an Indie Award in the category "Ripple Effect"! Thank you so much to Oakland Grown and One California! We are so very thankful! http://curatorofoddities.com/2010/05/17/we-won/ Kerri Johnson and I were nominated for an Oakland Indie award in the "Ripple Effect" category. Help us win by nominating us again as co-founders of Plaid Friday or of the Golden Gate Gallery District or whatever you think may be appropriate 4th Annual Oakland Indie Awards! Thank you Oakland ... http://curatorofoddities.com/2010/03/18/indie-award-nomination/