the new york palette

colour inspirations for this sunday afternoon

DO YOU FEEL LUCKY?

...He asked me. I thought about it seriously... "yes!" I said and I turned 10 dollars into 250 dollars, straight flush hearts!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME !!!

sent from Angie Heintz ( travelling with her palm phone )

How sweet it is!

to be walking home from the cutest little bar in Greenwich village, 3am,

when it starts to rain and the cab driver doesn't know how to get to Hoboken, seriously?

But if he did, I wouldn't have seen an art magazine article about an old friend while waiting for the PATH, or the glow of the sky on the walk to the apartment, or the buildings fresh with rain against the city skyline, or the view of the train station across the cobblestone.

I wanted to stop right there and start painting !

OR return to my loft apartment that has a view of the city, pour a glass of wine and start painting - one day right!?!?

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THE DRIFT this coming weekend!

Here is a look into some of the work

showing at Little Mountain Gallery,

starting this Tuesday and through THE DRIFT WEEKEND. October 2, 3, and 4.

Pick up your Drift map and start touring!!!!

http://www.thedrift.ca/

sent from Angie Heintz ( travelling with her palm phone )

Preparing for departure

Angie Heintz

PREPARING FOR DEPARTURE

opening Tuesday September 29, 2009

7pm - 10pm

limited showing until October 7, 2009

Little Mountain Gallery

195 east 26th ave, just off Main Street

part of THE DRIFT 2009

http://www.thedrift.ca/

The first day of fall

This is what the first day of fall looks like out the window of my studio! Clear skies, 26 degrees, music playing, windows open, 3 paintings on the go at once, show opening this coming tuesday. SO EXCITED !

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A nice moment in the stroll to the corner store

I love these flowers ! (what are they called?) maybe next year i'll try to grow some in the yard.

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The road to Wilkie

Just arrived in saskatchewan for my sister's wedding.
The roads are long, the mosquitos must drink red bull, and there is a 365° view of the sky.
This is a view heading west tonight from her truck - it's the biggest one on the road in case you were wondering!

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sharing the moment

the posting has nothing to do with painting

just me sharing my proud moment in carpentry

I BUILT A BENCH !

With a borrowed drill and some helpful hints from a friend,

there was nothing stopping me.

Not even the 40 degree weather!

The stolen benches from Beansprouts have official been replaced,

come by and have a seat!

Green with ...

"you are the light in the leaves at the greengold hour of day"

" may I find you in years to come...still singing"

G. Foote

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A breaking moment

The rain let up as we sat on the dock at Olga.
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Looking down, looking up

This is what the easel is looking like right now.

Working from one of the water tower pics. from Brooklyn.

(psst. this is only one corner of the canvas)

I usually like to be further along before giving away peeks,

but there are some lovely little things going on and they will soon be changed with more paint

I am off the Orcas Island, so it will have to wait.

introducing Tim Gambrill

Tim is one of the most amazing artists I know.

I just found my friend Tim on facebook ( fb is good for some thing)

I love love love his work! All of it!

graphic design, painting, illustration

I am always inspired by his lines, texture, palette, expression

- i even love the way he signs his name.

you will see a few paintings on his website http://www.timgambrill.com/

the website is not finished, but just keep checking - it is worth the wait!

( sorry Tim for not asking to borrow your pictures - but they were on fb :) )

The best laundry

My friend surrinder and I have been hard at work on community mural projects around Main Street. I love watching children splash paint around. But part of the joy has been our make work projects in Surrinder's massive driveway. Canvas, primer, tea and muffins, paint on my toes, sunshine, and chats about life - a perfect day!

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It's good to leave the city!

The distance may be short but the rewards are plenty!

(wow, look what my new "phone" can do! i am impressed.)

the studio is filled with

me, dancing in circles to new music

watching pink snow fall

a fresh breeze

the sweet smell of my grandmother's favourite flowers

vibrations of morning strings

a warm heart

pthalo blue and aureolin hue

mixed all together and carefullly placed on a canvas

good morning

The body repeats the landscape.

They are the source of eachother and create eachother.

- M. Le Seuer

I would like to introduce you to . . .

the work of DARRELL OIKE
available for your viewing pleasure - April 28, 2009 - June 20, 2009

at the Numen Gallery 1058 Mainland Street, Vancouver

( i am pretty sure he won't mind me spreading the word a little )

http://www.numengallery.com/artists/Oike/Oike.html

Stefan Thompson at Little Mountain Studios

I arrived at work yesterday to a lovely surprise,

a beautiful invitation in my mailbox to an art opening at Little Mountain Studios.

It is just around the corner from Beansprouts, but I don't make it in often enough.

Here was my ticket.

It was a lovely evening, great company and work by Stefan Thompson

Using only non-toxic paints and recycled materials his mixed media work displays animal inspired creations; both delicate and dark, whimsical, full of expression.

If you can't make it to Little Mountain, be sure to visit his website and view other works as well - there are many!
http://www.stefanthompson.com/index.htm

Her Morning Elegance

I love how this video was made and it reminds me of my love for little moments in life:
sun shining through your bedroom window in the morning,
a warm blanket,
the comfort of a scarf,
the breeze from riding a bike,
riding the subway train,
clean sheets,
someones arms around you,

As is

As I walked around New York a few weeks ago,

I noticed I wasn't taking pictures.

I was worried that I was not inspired . . .

What would I paint now?

And then they struck me . . . the fabulous water towers of the city skyline.

Peaking out from behind walls, towering over the city, on top of it all,

they were everywhere.

"...cuz when i look around, i think this, this is good enough

and i try to laugh at whatever life brings,

cuz when i look down i just miss all the good stuff

when i look up

i just trip over things..."

- ani difranco

southernmost Brooklyn, New York City - March 14, 2009

It's a choice, to stay

It's a dream, and I want to wake

You have blood on your hands and I'm feeling faint

and honey, you can't decide...

...smoke your cigarrettes, make your love, love . . .

I am drowning and you can't decide

It's not about geography or happenstance

you need to fly and take a chance

you don't need to soar to emptiness and float on high and forever dance alone

your scared, cause I feel like home . . .

. . . you leave me here on the other side.

words - Rachael Y. , photo - Nadir B.

"Inscription 4026 B.C." by Enrico Donati

This is one of my favourite pieces from the MOMA last week.

- rich colours, thick textures, bold size, large shadows, glowing lights -

just like the city itself; fascinating, rich, inspiring.

hello Martin Kippenberger

I am currently wondering the streets of NYC.

One of my favourite things in life, really!

And while wondering through the floors of the MOMA, one of my other favourite things to do, especially when I know I am going to turn the corner and

run face to face with Mr. Mark Rothko!

I was introduced to the works of Martin Kippenberger.

A heavy retrospective, diverse and disturbing, enlightening and emotional.

The collection of work varied from room to room, really from piece to piece and it left me with the feeling that this man's personality was as such.

Amongst all of the caos were some beautiful pieces.

My favourite? an untitled painting 240 x 300 cm large,

from a series of work that was titled " dear painter, paint for me"

( it is pictured above with the man on the couch) nice place to sit in my opinion.

The light from this painting struck me from across the room.

Reminded me of the first time I saw an Edward Hopper in the flesh.

ahhhhh a day at the MOMA, life is sweet.

New West at Midnight

It all started with some late night g chatting with Sarah...

"I want a big big painting for above our bed. Dark grey/light grey/red/orange/green.... wonder if we could do it together?. . . Okay, Monday if you are well??? ( i had a nasty cold) I would need to buy the huge canvas and paints" she said.

Well, I happened to have a huge canvas in my basement and nowhere to paint on it. She had the balcony, many cans of grey paint (long story), a heater, and a bag of Reese's peanut butter cups!


We tandum painted until our hands were frozen and before I gave myself bronchitis.
And this is what will soon be hanging on Sarah's bedroom wall . . .


And I got what I was asking for earlier . . .




And of course, a special memory and an enjoyable painting experience!

idle hands

these hands are not mine

mine are clean and typing on a keyboard.

i wish i could say i had a place to paint-

where my hands could get this messy.

messy can be good sometimes-

not in my new apartment.

i need that tonight, to get a little messy...

instead i will stop wishing and just go paint,

dreaming of far off places and times to come.

xo

It's my year!

The Ox

Resolute, Strong-willed, Ambitious, Careful, Patient, Stubborn.

These powerful, dependable beings were meant to lead. They are capable of great things and never lose sight of their goals. The Oxens comforts and delights are derived from friends and family and work well done. As a friend, lover or family member the Ox makes a reliable and protective ally who is always tender and affectionate. They are not ones to back down or take much guff from anyone.The Ox is a good source of honest advice.

ooooh, it's going to be a good year - HAPPY NEW YEAR!