A Radio Interview?? AND A New Show Opening!

Our crab apple tree   Lately there seems to be a slow rhythm to my days on our farm. Horses fed. Horses put out. Stalls done. Dog walked. Gardening attempted. Afternoons in the studio until evening ...when it's horses in. Horses fed. Dog walked. Evening time to relax. But then, into the mix comes art shows to attend, galleries to deliver art work to, and now even a radio interview. RADIO INTERVIEW??!!  This is a first for me……so I hope someone will be listening….And if you are, I would love to hear your comments!!  The interview is  Monday June 2nd!! It is at 1:30 pm and I guess lasts about 20 minutes. I hope I can last 20 minutes.  The show is called Art of the Red River.  It is a once a month show, live and taped.  Here is a link to the radio blog.   http://www.blogtalkradio.com/rrradio/2014/04/28/art-of-the-red-river-1               They have a Facebook page too.. http://www.facebook.com/ArtOfTheRedRiver .  I am hoping that I make sense and that my words don’t come out jumbled. I still have problems with aphasia since my stroke in 2006. I will try to rest before the interview. If I am tired, words just do not come. I am left with jumbled speech, a brain that can’t find words and I find answering questions most mind boggling. So tune in!! You might have a pleasant surprise or at least witness a very entertaining comedy show??!! "Respite" Casein on paper, 9 x 12" ©2013 My other news: I had 2 casein paintings juried into the River Arts Gallery’s new exhibit “Down On The Farm”. The show opens May 30 and runs until June 19th in, Damariscotta, Maine. See my Events page to see where I am showing next!!  I am so pleased to be showing in Maine and being able to physically be there to see my work hung, and see the works of other Maine artists. This state is full of so many talented artists. I have new works “in the works”…..so I better get painting.

Art Show In Italy And New Work

 

"Shades Of Black"     Casein on board   12 x 12"  

©2010 Kathi Peters

 

HORSE UTOPIA – ART OF THE HORSE IN FLORENCE, ITALY.

AN ART EXHIBITION AND FUNDRAISING EVENT  FOR THE ITALIAN HORSE PROTECTION FOUNDATION

 

I was invited to take part in an exciting new event showcasing thought-provoking and moving works of art that is being held to raise money for the Italian Horse Protection Foundation, a non-profit association which rescues horses from cruel and life-threatening situations. Over 50 artists are participating with their work from all over the world. My painting “Shades of Black – winter #3” is my painting showcased in this event.
The exhibition received the patronage of the Mayor of Florence and the Minister of Culture will open the event.
 This will take place at the Porcellino Gallery from the 18th to the 28th of May and on the 29th at the Palagio di Parte Guelfa the final reception.  Then the art is being sold by silent auction and each work will have a card with information about the artist. People can bid throughout these 11 days. The Reception on the 29th is on invitation only for all the bidders and invited guests. All proceeds will go to the Italian Horse Protection Fund, a non-profit association www.horseprotection.it. If you are in Italy…or want to bid ….For info you can call 3336830988 or email: art@porcellinogallery.com
 Warm spring days means outside time, gardens, horses and less studio time. I am working on 18 x 24’ oil on canvas and did finish two smaller caseins. I also sent down some new works for Equis Art Gallery inventory of my work. I hope folks in the Red Hook,New York will head over and see what they have there.  The works below are 2 smaller works I finished and they are available for purchase. Now back to the work at hand!

 

"Painted In Kentucky"  casein on 8 x 10"   ©2014 Kathi Peters

 

 

 

"Polo #6"   Casein on board      6 x 8"  ©2014 Kathi Peters

"My Community", I'm Juried into A New Maine Show!

              "Bushy Tailed" Casein    12 x 12"  And   "Bright Eyed"   Casein    12 x 12"

Event Dates: 4/25/2014  - 5/22/2014 

Reception: 4/25/2014 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Location: River Arts Gallery

(207) 563-1507

241 US Route 1 (North)

Damariscotta Maine 04543

http://riverartsme.org/

This exhibition has work in many mediums that address the theme of “ My Community ”.  Artists were encouraged to take the theme of  “My Community”  broadly – family, friends, activities; neighborhoods, gatherings, things that bring us together,  community of present, past or imagined. I had 3 works juried into this exhibit.

Hope to see you there!!

Working The Farm and Painting -That Is My Day

The garden's early blooming daffodils,so sweet.

My goodness, how times flies.  I have been busy…and a bit distracted. Spring has found its way into our neighborhood and our gardens still need tended…horses beg for attention. Some of my days, though, have found me in the studio. I have painted a few new works, shipped some of my work out to new collectors and to galleries and shows. I have delivered some art work River Arts Gallery in Damariscotta,Maine.  With spring comes walks with Nell, time to breath in the smell of our woods wet with melting snow, cedar, pine and spruce perfume the air, and birds are singing the age old 'rites of spring' songs. Life is good and sweet on the farm. I am starting to pack my pochade with the idea of getting out side and doing some painting of beautiful Maine……but for the most part, now my time is spent doing studio work.

 

 'Barn With The Yellow Door"  , Casein on paper,  8.5 x 13"

 "Barn With The Yellow Door" is a scene depicting our barn and my old  Tennessee Walker Duster, who I sadly lost last year... just about this time of year too. I miss the old boy, and as he was always my muse....when I went to paint our barn, my old Duster had to be in the painting too.

Our two Morgan boys, my 'Ginger Boys' , are now my muses....and this next work is of Devon. He prompted a mixed media piece in graphite and gold leaf. His face, chiseled and handsome, his large soft eye always gives my heart joy. Hopefully " Sweet Man' will touch someone else's heart too. I love the way the small gold leaf parts of the drawing highlight his face.

"Sweet Man" , Mixed media on claybord, 12 x 12"

 I am ready to start a new work now...in watercolor. So it is time to paint!!

Where Has March Gone? New Percheron Painting!

"Percherons Heading To The Tea House - Acadia"

 

This month has just flown by. With spring being very fickle and just giving us glimpes of her warmth and promise of green, tomorrow we have the priviledge of experiencing yet another Nor'Easter with snow and high winds.

I will be in the studio trying to get paintings packed and ready to ship out.

 

March did let me finish this new painting of draft horses at Wildwood Stables in Acadia National Park. Acadia is a spot where I get a lot of inspiration for paintings and it has been so for years . For over 20 plus years we have been going there and soaking in Acadia's beauty. We are so looking forward to doing that again this summer. If it ever comes. We are still waiting on spring to do her thing!!

 

Until then......I paint!

Horse Racing Season In Saratoga & New Art Show

I do believe that I can feel a touch of spring in the air!! I am excited about spring’s coming this year. It seems our horses are excited too….they have been acting the fools lately.

With thoughts of spring bringing summer I was inspired to paint a summer racing season painting depicting Saratoga Springs post parade….. It was a fun and difficult work to do with multiple subjects and perspective …who should be emphasized and how do attack the background? Where is the vanishing point? Is there a interesting focal point?  I worked hard on it and I think I achieved what I set out to do.  I am happy with it.

“Saratoga 5 4 6” “is finally done and up on my website.

 "Saratoga 5 4 6" , casein on board, 16 x 20"

 

On another note:    New show opened at Aarhus Gallery in Belfast, Maine.  “The 6th Annual “44N 69W: Radius Belfast” 2014. This exhibit showcases local artists and it helps support our local food pantries. I have work in this local show again this year. This is a show I enjoy supporting!  The show will be exhibited from March 6th – 30th, 2014.   Hope everyone comes out in force and buys paintings and helps feed local families who desperately need help.

"Retired"  , oil on copper , 10 x 10"

I am feeling inspired by spring! Back to painting!!!

Maine Winters Are Not Gray When Seen With An Artist's Eye

There have been hints of spring in the air, but as the saying goes, “No cigar”. With brief reprieves from winters cold blasts we have experienced some days with temps up into the 50’s and the horses spent those days basking in the warm sunshine. Today dawned sunny but temps will be headed back down below freezing again and snow that was melting quickly has turned into ice, making the trek to the barn a journey of walk slow and careful.

I finished a new casein work, a winter scene in our winter wonderland. “Forward” is now available on my website. I can’t get enough of the colors that winter brings to the landscape…the purples, blues and pinks. Add the copper coats of a chestnut horse and I am in heaven! “Forward” was inspired by all those colors. Who says winter is colorless???

 

 "Forward" , Casein on board,  12 x 12"  ©2014 kathi peters

Now back to the paint! New works in the work!!