Dear friends, What a rush! I remain very proud of paintings I have shown over the last decade, but Portraits – The Ancient Ones was, perhaps, my favourite exhibition ever. I felt an intense exhilaration each day as I opened the gallery door. The exuberant colours and the sinuous slow-motion spiralling dances of the cedars were intoxicating. My euphoria persisted throughout the exhibition.
Warm gratitude to friends who followed my efforts in 25 exhibitions over 35 years in Vancouver, and welcome to those who saw my work for the first time. Please see images of the reception and the installation.
The reception was a great success. The youngest art lover is to the left! Delicious food, professionally served by Tammara and her colleagues from ‘Chef Claire’s’, made the late afternoon event festive. I greeted friends I had not seen for years. Many guests were genuinely enthusiastic about my new paintings.
Studio Visits and the Eastside Culture Crawl.
I am ‘fired up’ about the Eastside Culture Crawl! The paintings on my main studio wall were taken down and the wall newly painted. Ancient Cedar portrait paintings remaining from my October show are now installed. Studio 1610 looks a lot different than last year!
I am hoping to see you November 19-22. Or, come to a preview on the previous weekend (November 14 & 15) and visit with Lyne and me. We’ll have coffee, tea, wine and quince bread. With great affection and respect, David
The paintings are truly stunning! Congratulations.
Dear Vivian, Thank you so much for your kind words. Thank you for all the encouragement you have given me over the years. with great affection and respect, David
Always thrilled to see your work. Are the pale pinks (perhaps not accurate online reflections of the true colors) newish to your palette.
Thanks so much for keeping me on your mailing list.
Dear Alix, The colors are there, if in somewhat more subtle shades.
Thanks so much for card/letter.
We very much look forward to seeing you again!
Kirk & Chris
Dear Kirk and Chris, Your friendship over the years has been a great joy.
There is nothing more satisfying than showing a body of work. I remember looking at these online a while back and being impressed with them. They are alive.
Best wishes for a very successful upcoming art crawl.
Kristin
Dear Kristin, Thank you for recognizing these works as a strong series. I plan to do another 35 – 50 “Ancient Ones” portraits during the next year. We will see if the gods agree.
Absolutely beautiful! newsletter. Your work just continues to grow!
I am particularly drawn to ‘Portrait – Ancient Cedar XV’ but that was a hard pick. I love trees and you have captured their beauty, mystique, and demise.
I hope to see the show on this ‘Crawl”
Dear Sandra, Thank you for you very kind words. I am delighted that you like my work – and my newsletter(s). See you during the Crawl!