"Fall Foliage Art Studio Tour" was a success!

The art tour was a success.  

We had 82 visitors which is amazing....we live so far from everything! 

I only expected 50 - which was last year's number.

I sold some of my encaustic paintings 

and much interest was given to my work.

It was fun all around!

The sculptures are the work of Gerry Friedman, a wonderful artist.

Fall Foliage Art Studio Tour

These past few weeks, 

I have been very busy matting and framing work

preparing for the upcoming 

"Fall Foliage Art Studio Tour" 

Columbus Day Weekend

Saturday October 8th and Sunday October 9th

10:00am - 5:00pm

Come and join us for a fun day.
It is a free event.
Refreshments will be served
with a smile and good conversation.
Hope to see you there.

Gerry Friedman talks about his art

I hope you'll enjoy this video.  

His sculptures are wonderful...

Talking about art....in my studio

I spent Saturday morning with filmmaker Bruce Barlow.  

Although I find it hard to discuss my art with anyone, 

Bruce was so low key and patient, 

I felt quite comfortable;  I was able to talk.

"Moving Earth" Earth and Sky Series #6

D.M. Le Bris Copyright 2011

The earth is moving.....
10" x 8"

"Strike me down" Earth and Sky Series #5

D.M. Le Bris Copyright 2011

As a child I was terrified of thunder storms.

 I am still frightened by their power of destruction

although I am fascinated by their beauty.

Encaustic Monotype on paper

16" x 20"

"Fields of Gold" Earth and Sky series #4

D.M. Le Bris Copyright 2011

In this painting the earth is covered with a blanket of gold...

Encaustic Monotype on paper

14" x 11"
36cm x 28cm 

"Ancient Land" "Earth and Sky series" #3

D.M. Le Bris Copyright 2011

Encaustic monotype on paper

 20" x 16"

"Earth and Sky Series" #2"

D.M. Le Bris Copyright 2011

SOLD

Encaustic monotype on paper

Where the earth and the sky meet.....

"Earth and Sky Series" #1"

D.M. Le Bris Copyright 2011

Encaustic monotype on paper

My studio was renovated during the Winter and Spring months.

It is now ready and I just began working again.

I have been spending everyday painting with bee's wax.

Also called encaustic, I find this ancient medium very exciting, 

although a bit capricious.  

One needs the perfect temperature when working with wax and paper.

The Final Exhibit of the Year

Two of my paintings are displayed at the Jaffrey Civic Center.

The show will run from

November 19th, 2010 to December 18th, 2010.

Opening reception:

November 19th,  5:00PM

Come and join us.

"A Coming Together" 

is one of the painting I entered in the show.
SOLD

Art Tour was a success

We had perfect weather for the "Fall Foliage Art Studio Tour" weekend. The sun was smiling upon all of us. Fifty art lovers found their way to my studio. It was fun, exciting and enjoyable interacting with the visitors. I sold two paintings, two prints and many cards.
I am enclosing two pictures of my studio and two others of budding artists who came to visit.

Inspiration overtook her - she created a small masterpiece

Pencil needs sharpening!  
Getting ready for the creation of a special piece of art. 
She gave it to me before departing.

 Here is the little masterpiece.
Her name was Danielle and she made it for me because
she was "Little" Danielle and I was "Big" Danielle.
This is precious!

"Fall Foliage Art Studio Tour" Saturday October 9th and Sunday October 10th

On Columbus Day Weekend, 25 artists will share their passion for art with the public.
I will be one of the artists.
This is the first year I am participating in the tour.   
I am very excited. 

Here is the link to the Tour info and map.

http://sitekreator.com/fallfoilage/main_page.html

New Ipswich Artist's League - Group Show

The Group Show at the Jaffrey Civic Center in Jaffrey, NH 

is up until Saturday 0ctober 9th, 2010.

Nine of my paintings are exhibited.

"Red Earth"

 D.M. Le Bris Copyright 2010
SOLD

I remember Huahine, an island not far from Tahiti.
I rented a bicycle and toured the island.
I traveled for six hours - many hills made my legs suffer,
  but the scenery took my breath away.
As I look from a hill's top, I discovered this incredible site of
red earth and pink sand caressed by the lagoon's turquoise water.
From memory I created this landscape
recalling the light,
the Tiare flowers' scent
and the magic of the pink sand.
I used my fingers and a palette knife to create texture.

mixed media on archival board

Publish Post

5" x 7"
13cm x 18cm 
SOLD

"Spring Morning"

D.M. Le Bris Copyright 2010

This winter has been hard!
Snow, sleet, rain, severe flooding everywhere.
It is time for Spring to return and shower us with gifts of beauty!
I created "A Spring Morning"
thinking of the wonderful color palette,
a feast for the eyes,
as earth awakens from its winter sleep.
I used my fingers and a palette knife
to give the painting some texture.

 Mixed media on archival board.
7"x 5"
18cm x 13cm

Beautiful Day!

What a beautiful, magical morning!

The landscape is quiet;
wrapped into a soft elegant white blanket.

The snow en-robed forest seems to be petrified, waiting...
Waiting for the first kiss of Spring.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

These are my Christmas windows this year.
I created them for a wonderful boutique in Peterborough, NH.

It is time to get back to painting!

For the past year due to house renovation and having a new addition to my family - my granddaughter - I have been slightly derailed. Although I did paint, it was not everyday!!! I am beginning again and my resolution for 2010 is to paint everyday... I use two rooms in my house, the tiny dining room which I transformed into an art library/studio; there, I paint my miniatures. The easel is in the sitting room on the north/west side of the house. Now that I am set up I can begin...

Good news!

Yesterday,
I went to pick my two paintings at the Fitchburgh Museum
the show is over.

Underneath "Approaching Storm" there was a large red dot!

The Museum SOLD it a couple of days ago....
How exciting!

Painting Award "Saara Parker Painting Prize"

"Approaching Storm"

SOLD

"Another Storm is Brewing"
SOLD

I wanted to share this good news
with all of my artists friends and art lovers.

I entered these two paintings in a juried show
at the "Fitchburg Art Museum" in Massachusetts.

Both were accepted and I was awarded
the "Saara Parker Painting Prize".
This is quite exciting!
The show will run
until September 6th 2009.
Go and see it if you can as there are many great works to enjoy including sculptures, paintings, fiber works, jewelry and photography.

"The show is up..."

My 40 paintings are up at the "Jaffrey Civic Center" in NH.

The show looks great!

I hope some of you can see it..
The show ends on December 19th.

"November Show Coming Up"

I have not posted any work since April due to the renovation of my home and studio.
Everything is going well and most of the heavy construction is done.
Today they are installing the downstairs bathroom.
My next step is painting the walls...I have beautiful bold colors in mind!

These past couple of weeks I have been getting ready for my "One person show" Small work on paper and wood panels (November 14th through December 19th) at the Jaffrey Civic Center in NH. Over forty paintings will be exhibited. I hope some of you will be able to stop by and see my work in person.

"Nimbo-Stratus"

©2008 D.M. Le Bris

Acrylic on archival gesso-board/set on wood

8" x 8"
20cm x 20cm

"Dawn Breaking"

©2008 D.M. Le Bris
SOLD

I was so happy to finally post something!
This painting may only be 5" x 7" but it took me a week to do.

Acrylic on archival gesso-board/set on wood

5" x 7"
13cm x 18cm

"Moonset Over Medusa Lagoon"

©2008 D.M. Le Bris
SOLD

During my three-month stay in French Polynesia,
I was sailing aboard a commercial freighter
one evening from Tahiti to a smaller island.
Because there were no passenger cabins on the ship,
I slept on deck with the natives.
I spent a sleepless night but was rewarded
early the next morning by
a magnificent and remarkable moonset.
Like a mirror, the smooth sea reflected the moon
and early morning colors.
This painting represents the magic of that moment.

Acrylic on archival gesso-board/set on wood

6" x 6"
15cm x 15cm

"Venetian Sunset"

©2008 D.M. Le Bris
SOLD

This week, I have been concentrating on painting
atmospheric landscapes.
I drew upon my memories of Venice, Italy, to create this sunset.
It is a city that captured my heart a few years back.
I hope to return there very soon.

Acrylic on archival gesso-board/set on wood

6" x 6"
15cm x l5cm

"Another snow storm"

photo ©2008 D.M. Le Bris

Today, we are having another snow storm.
Gigi and Lady are staying warm
cuddled together in their favorite chair.
Through the window,
they are watching the large snowflakes floating
and dancing slowly toward the ground.

I'll be painting all day...

"Treasure Cove"

©2008 D.M. Le Bris

As a school girl,
I would spend some of my summer vacations
on the rugged French Brittany coast.
With my three cousins,
I would spend most of my days
on the beach or climbing the cliffs looking for small grottoes.
In these grottoes, my girl cousin and I would hide our treasures:
shells, colorful stones and sea glass,
while my boy cousins would hide theirs:
dead crabs and other odd dead creatures, old shoes,
rusted metal and old bottles.
We called our hide away "Treasure Cove."
From memory I created this painting
remembering those imaginative years.

Acrylic on archival gesso-board/set on wood

6" x 6"
15cm x 15cm

"Snow Storm Fashion"

Sculptures©2008 G.M. Friedman
Photo ©2008 D.M. Le Bris

We were hit by another snow storm last night.
This morning, when I looked out of my window
the sculptures that serve as bird feeders
appeared dressed,
wrapped in pure white fur coats.
How elegant!

"A Coming Together"

©2008 D.M. Le Bris
SOLD

These past few days, I have been working with glazes
to produce an emotionally charged atmosphere.
This is one of the completed pieces.

Acrylic on archival gesso-board/set on wood

6" x 6"
15cm x 15cm

"Viviane's Tears"

©2008 D.M. Le Bris

This is my second oil pastel on paper this week.
I love the atmosphere and richness of colors that oil pastel creates.
This is an imaginary landscape.
Brittany, were I spent my summer vacations as a school girl
was the inspiration.

Oil pastel on watercolor paper

5" x 7"
13cm x 18cm

"Spirits of the Past"

©2008 D.M. Le Bris

Oil pastel on watercolor paper

5" x 7"
13cm x 18cm

"Another Storm is Brewing"

©2008 D.M. Le Bris
SOLD

Acrylic on archival gesso-board/set on wood

6" x 6"
15cm x 15cm

"Approaching Storm"

©2008 D.M. Le Bris

I wanted to use a different palette this time and have less fiery reds.
I was drawn to my childhood memories, as always.
I let my imagination direct me to create this painting.

Acrylic on archival gesso-board/set on wood

6" x 6"
15cm x 15cm
SOLD

Happy Valentine's Day to Oscar the Parisien Cat

Gigi is sunning herself on Valentine's Day
thinking of Oscar the cat.

Oscar lives in Paris, France.
Ahh!..So far away.
Beaucoup trop loin.

"Nuit Magique"

©2008 D.M. Le Bris
SOLD

This is a monotype, an imaginary landscape.
Painted on zinc plate with an oil printer's ink.
Transferred onto damp paper using a printing press.
Unique print.

description of a monotype creation is explained in the link above

Painting in Progress - Steps 1,2 and 3.

©2008 D.M. Le Bris
#1

©2008 D.M. Le Bris
#2

"Pompeii"

©2008 D.M. Le Bris
#3

This is the final step of the painting.
I decided to turn it upside down.
I like its story-telling quality better.
Some details still need to be worked on,
mostly in the red mountain shape, in the lower portion.
I find this area too transparent.
"Pompeii" seems a very appropriate title for this painting.
Please, watch the video I linked to about Pompeii.

6" x 6"
15cm x 15cm

"Snow Storm"

Sculptures ©2008 G.M. Friedman

Today we are going to a local art meeting.
We are leaving behind
two of my husband's metal sculptures in a snow storm.
The sculptures are offering food to our feathered friends.

"City by the Sea"

©2008 D.M. Le Bris

I have been working on three paintings this week.
I finally finished this one.
I was thinking of Venice, Italy when I painted it.

Mixed media on paper.

7" x 9"
18cm x 23cm

Work in progress...Step - 1

©2008 D.M. Le Bris

Last night, I began this painting
and I thought I would share it with you.
This is the first step.
I'll post the next progression in a couple of days.
Your comments are welcome.

"Normandy Dune"

©2008 D.M. Le Bris

Acrylic on archival gesso-board/set on wood

6" x 6"
15cm x 15cm

"Magical City"

©2008 D.M. Le Bris

Today, I thought I would post one of my miniatures.
I painted this from memory.
While walking through a bird sanctuary,
I remember enjoying the peaceful sounds of nature
and the reflections in the water.
Looking up, toward the horizon I saw a city,
a fog caressing its buildings.
Suddenly, it was transformed into a mysterious
and magical place.


Acrylic on wood.

2" x 2"
5cm x 5cm

Although I have not posted here for a couple of days...

I am in my studio painting.

I just posted a 2" x 2" (5cm x 5cm) painting on my miniature blog.

"Mysterious Island"

©2008 D.M. Le Bris

I had a desire to play with watercolor today.
Brittany is still on my mind;
memories from childhood during my summer vacations.
Many island lie off the coast of Brittany,
and when I looked out at them at twilight,
they always seemed so mysterious.

Watercolor on paper

8 "1/4 x 2" 3/4
21cm x 7cm