Winter Judged Show

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"Jewel of Nature"
“Jewel of Nature”

Two of my artworks are on exhibition and for sale at the San Clemente Art Gallery in San Clemente, CA.  Both artworks are framed.  The “Jewel of Nature” is a watercolor.  The other artwork exhibited, “Lizards” is an etching. 

You are invited to the art gallery reception this Saturday, November 7th from 3:00-5:00pm.  The San Clemente Art Gallery is located at Calle Seville &  Ave. Del Mar, San Clemente.   The gallery phone number is 949-492-7175.  The exhibition will be up from November 2nd, 2009 through January 7th, 2010.  The gallery hours are 12:00 – 4:00pm weekdays and 10:00am – 4:00pm Saturday and Sunday.  This exhibition comprises over 75 local artists.

Cat Art

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"Spanky"
“Spanky”

    Cat portrait is a pastel drawing on paper.

Cat Art

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"Moki"
“Moki”

     Oil painting on wood.  Artist’s kitty from Molakai, HI

Cat Art

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"Moki Stretch"
“Moki Stretch”

     Oil painting on wood.

Cat Art

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"Moki Pose"
“Moki Pose”

     Oil painting on wood.  Artist’s kitty from Molokai, HI

Cat Art

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"Moki"
“Moki”

      Oil painting on wood

Cat Art

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"Mission Room Cat"
“Mission Room Cat”

Pastel on paper.  Inspired by a room of the Mission San Juan Capistrano

Cat Art

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"Vemeer Cat"

"Vemeer Cat"

                                                              Pastel on paper.  Inspired by a Vemeer painting.

Cat Art

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"Moki"

"Moki"

    Encaustic painting on prepared board.  Moki is artist’s kitty rescued as a kitten from Molokai, HI.
    She is a very special kitty found on the day of a solar eclipse in Hawaii.

Cat Art

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"Cat Aldo"
“Cat Aldo”

      Oil on wood.

Hummingbird Notes

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"Hummer"

"Hummer"

DEFINITION:  Fledgling:  is the stage of most bird’s life that is one of the most precarious.  Hasn’t really developed flying skills, prematurely may have left the nest, parent cannot carry back to the nest.  They are on the ground and vulnerable to predators.  They are fully feathered, clumsy and haven’t learned to be afraid.

 IMPORTANT:  When in doubt if the mother appears to not have returned follow these instructions before you remove and take it to a rescue facility.  Take a seat and make yourself comfortable.  Observe and focus on the nest without leaving the area for a minimum of 40-45mins.  The average feeding schedule of the female hummingbird is every 15-20 mins. within each hour.  If the mother has not returned, then you take it to a rehab facility.  You can call the rescue facility to prepare them in case it will be necessary to rescue the baby hummingbird.  If you can confirm the mother has had a mishap, please get the baby(s) to a rehab center as soon as possible.