Ray wins the Gold at the California Art Club's 101st Annual Juried Exhibition!

I am so proud of my husband, Ray Roberts.  He knocked himself out on this painting and it won the honor of the Gold Medal.  I wasn't able to be there at the event but our daughter, Alexandra, was there and got to join in the festivities.  She had a blast and said she met so many great people!  Ray was thrilled and is honored to be a member of the California Art Club.

From the Kiln!

I have been taking a ceramics class again this semester at our local junior college.  I love the process of working with slabs.  More organic feeling.  It's always a surprise when they come out of the kiln.  I am still getting to know some of the glazes.  I like the low fire colors to choose from.  Still incorporating the figure which I love so much to draw.

Value/Color System Forms

Ray and I are working madly on this and we are a little behind!  I stopped to take some pictures of the production line and thought they made some nice images.

Inspiration.

I've been working on a series of ceramic containers with figures attached to the surface.  I found this amazing painting hanging in the Saks Fifth Ave. Shoe Dept. in NYC and I am going to let it inspire me for new pieces.  I love this painting and don't know the artist.

Past illustration life!

I used to be an illustrator. I had some great reps in L.A. and New York.  Did a lot of editorial for magazines.  Before I stepped into the freelance world I worked for Doyle Dane Bernbach as their only staff storyboard and comp artist for about 8 Art Directors.  I drew everything you can imagine! Hands down was the best staff position I've ever held!  They treated me like a queen.  Stayed for 4 years and then went freelance.  

One painting process.

Just gives you an idea of how I start some paintings.

Recent adventures! I've been working on a series of larger figure pieces for our "Figure Show" which will open in May at the Knowlton Gallery in Lodi, CA. We just returned from a 10 day trip to Maui! Ray taught a 3 day workshop in the Kapalua and Lahaina areas. Just gorgeous! We also participated in the Maui Pleine Aire Event which was hosted by The Village Gallery. This event was run like a well oiled machine. Ray won the "Artist Choice Award" which we feel is a huge compliment. One is being judged by their peers. Saw this gorgeous rug in the lobby of the Ritz Carlton. Orientation was held at this beautiful resort. Weather was great. Did run into some heavy winds but there were plenty of places to paint and avoid it. And rainbows everywhere every day!