Silver Cup with Sweet Cherries

4 x 5 in., oil on linen on panel
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Here's what this painting would look like framed:

FOX 29's Good Day Philadelphia - video footage

This is the edited video footage of Fox29's Good Day Philadelphia story from April 27, 2011:



This was meant to be a live interview with Sue Serio on FOX 29's Good Day Philadelphia, but President Obama released his birth certificate on live television just as we were about to go live. Thanks to Arcadia University for initiating this event, to Sue Serio and Fox29 for coming to Arcadia, and the videographers Chris Fox and Tom Beck (and Tom for the editing)!

Video footage is available until May 2012 courtesy of Arcadia University.
™ and © 2011 Fox Television Stations, Inc.

And here's a photo of the painting that I completed during the filming:

Still Life with Strawberry and Bleu Cheese (sold)

Sweet Cherries

4 x 5 in., oil on linen on panel
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Here's what this painting would look like framed:

Fresh-picked Strawberries

4 x 5 in., oil on linen on panel
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I painted this piece during Art in the Open, along with Pear in the Schuylkill Light and Two Peaches in the Sun (Schuylkill River).

[Reminder: Pear in the Schuylkill Light and Two Peaches in the Sun are for sale framed and are both currently on view in the Art in the Open exhibition at The Painted Bride Art Center in Philadelphia. Contact Art in the Open for purchase information (info@artintheopenphila.org) or visit The Painted Bride Art Center from June 18 - July 5, 2011 (hours: Tuesday - Saturday from 12-5 pm). The First Friday Reception is on Friday, July 1 from 5-7 pm.]

If you're interested, click here to view this painting in progress. Click here to view other photos of Art in the Open.

Here's what Fresh-picked Strawberries would look like framed:

Update - Sedona Arts Center workshop, Aug 15-19

Just wanted to make a quick post to let you know that there are still spaces left in my upcoming painting workshop at Sedona Arts Center from August 15-19. I know Arizona is exactly the place everyone wants to be in the middle of August(!) -- but luckily we'll be in the studio during the day, every day.

Click here to read about the workshop.

Sedona Arts Center recently let me know that they chose my painting for the cover of their 2011-2012 Annual Catalog of articles, workshops, and classes (pictured right). So cool! :)

Also, if you're planning on attending in Sedona, please let me know because I have helpful information regarding art supplies from Sedona Art Supplies sold at a discount to workshop participants. Thanks, PH!

Two Peaches in the Sun (Schuylkill River)

4 x 6 in., oil on linen on panel (framed)

In addition to Pear in the Schuylkill Light, I painted this piece last week during Art in the Open. This painting (and Pear in the Schuylkill Light) are both for sale framed and will be on view during the Art in the Open Exhibition at The Painted Bride Art Center in Philadelphia.

Contact Art in the Open for purchase information (info@artintheopenphila.org) or visit The Painted Bride Art Center from June 18 - July 5, 2011 (hours: Tuesday - Saturday from 12-5 pm). The First Friday Reception is on Friday, July 1 from 5-7 pm. Hope to see you there!

If you're interested, click here to view photos of Art in the Open and Pear in the Schuylkill Light in progress.

Here's what this painting looks like framed:

Pear in the Schuylkill Light

6 x 4 in., oil on linen on panel (framed)

I painted this last week during the awesome Philadelphia event - Art in the Open. This painting (and another painting I completed during Art in the Open which I will post tomorrow) are both for sale framed and will be on view during the Art in the Open Exhibition at The Painted Bride Art Center in Philadelphia.

Please contact Art in the Open for purchase information (info@artintheopenphila.org) or visit The Painted Bride Art Center from June 18 - July 5, 2011 (hours: Tuesday - Saturday from 12-5 pm). The First Friday Reception is on Friday, July 1 from 5-7 pm. Hope to see you there!

If you're interested, click here to view photos of this painting in progress and other photos from Art in the Open.

Here's what this painting looks like framed:

Reception Tonight: Stimuli•Stimulus (Exhibition)

My works on paper are on view in Stimuli•Stimulus at 110 Church Gallery in Old City, Philadelphia. The Reception is TONIGHT from 5-8 pm. The show will be up through July 22, and it will also be open for the July 1 First Friday. My friends, Colin Keefe and Wendy Wolf, also have great works on paper in the exhibition. Hope you have a chance to stop by if you're in Philly.

Click here to read more.

Still Life with Peach and Black Grapes No. 2

6 x 8 in., oil on linen on panel
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This is one of my demo paintings from my Artists of Yardley workshops.
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Here's what this painting would look like framed:

Post-Art in the Open Philadelphia, 2011

Photo credits: Wendy Wolf (left) and Jury Smith (right)

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Art in the Open was a great experience. Mayor Michael Nutter spoke at the Art in the Open opening about the value of the arts in Philadelphia. During the event, participating artists were along the Schuylkill Banks from Waterworks Pavilion down to near Walnut Street. On the first day, it was extremely hot -- even in the shade -- and I painted by the river in between Chestnut St. and Market St., but I only lasted a little over four hours! Only maybe a dozen passersby were out that day.

The next three days we had great weather, and I set up my easel just south of the Art Museum down by the river. There were tons of visitors, all very interested in what we artists were doing. I updated my Twitter page periodically during the event so that folks would know where to find me painting. Throughout the four days, I met several people who had been following my blog from afar for years. :) Thanks to everyone who came out for AiO!

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I will be posting paintings that I created during Art in the Open on Friday and Saturday of this week.

Post-Artists of Yardley workshops & Photos

A couple weeks ago, I taught two full-day workshops at Artists of Yardley in Bucks County, Yardley, PA. I was fortunate to work with two of the most fantastic, talented, and committed groups of artists:

The wonderful group from the 1st day - June 4, 2011:


(Oops - we forgot to take a group picture on the front steps!)

The fabulous group from the 2nd day - June 5, 2011:




Photo credits: Susie Morrell

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Here's what some folks had to say about the workshop:

"Great workshop yesterday! Thank you for the opportunity to find out I can do a painting in one sitting. It was a revelation!"

"I really enjoyed your class yesterday. I learned a lot and it was a very relaxed class, and I do forget to breathe. Thank you for the class and the Artists of Yardley. The farm is a beautiful setting to for painting, too."

"Thanks Abbey. A truly wonderful time -- great setting, great group and a magnificent instructor."

"Abbey, great workshop. Thanks for sharing your talent and love of painting."

The studio and gallery for Artists of Yardley is housed in the beautiful Janney House on the Patterson Farm. The farm had breathtaking views, and the Janney House provided wonderful studio space with natural light that reminded me a little bit of the Art Students League of New York.



Take a closer look at Artists of Yardley on their web site.

I'll be posting my two demo paintings from the workshops, and I'm looking forward to hopefully teaching again at Artists of Yardley. Last but not least, I want to send a special thank you to the wonderful and talented, Susie Morrell (AoY Workshop Coordinator). Thanks, Susie!

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In Progress - Art in the Open

Art in the Open Philadelphia continues today, Saturday June 11 and tomorrow, Sunday June 12. If you're in the Philadelphia area, please stop by!

I am using Twitter to help folks keep up with where exactly I will be painting live along the Schuylkill River banks.

New:
Photos of Art in the Open - Day 2
Art in the Open in The Philadelphia Inquirer

Read my previous post about Art in the Open here.

Reminder! Art in the Open - Tomorrow

This is a quick post reminder that Art in the Open Philadelphia begins tomorrow, Thursday June 9 and will continue until Sunday June 12. If you're in the Philadelphia area, please stop by!

I will be using Twitter over the four days to help folks keep up with where exactly I will be painting live along the Schuylkill River banks.

Read my previous post about Art in the Open here.

Summer Heirloom Tomato

4 x 5 in., oil on linen on panel
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I am looking forward to teaching two 1-day workshops this weekend at Artists of Yardley !

Also, coming up next week: I was selected to participate in Art in the Open, Philadelphia. The Opening Reception will be at the Fairmount Water Works Grand Pavilion on Wednesday, June 8 -- special guest Mayor Michael Nutter will be there to announce June as Art in the Open month. Click here to read more about Art in the Open and where/when you can find me June 9-12 painting live -- en plein air -- on the Schuylkill River banks.

Here's what this painting would look like framed:

Stimuli•Stimulus at 110 Church Gallery (Exhibition)

My work will be on view in Stimuli•Stimulus at 110 Church Gallery in Old City, Philadelphia. The show opens June 3rd for First Friday, and will be up through July 22. The show will also be open for the July 1 First Friday. My friends, Colin Keefe and Wendy Wolf, are also in the show. Hope you have a chance to stop by if you're in Philly. Click here to read more.