February 20, 2012

Art Ranch - The Beginning

Once there was a house, then a fire, now a place for ART...

The HVR Art Ranch was conceived from an idea while working at the Escondido Arts Partnership. The Idea was shelved for awhile, keeping my focus on the job at hand. Then the wildfires of 2007 in San Diego happened. My house was a victim. Rebuilding our home became the focus. But somewhere in the background was that idea of the Art Ranch. A place for creating and making art, showcasing artists and art itself.

Four years later... the house is built. The design is an open loft-like space in the country. The walls were planned as per gallery specs, expansive to accommodate large paintings or multiple collections of small ones. The outdoor spaces will someday be a showcase of large scale sculptures in all mediums.

The future plans for studios are in the works. Our ultimate dream would be to create a retreat for a community of artists.

The Highland Valley Road (HVR) Art Ranch is our newborn child. It will take a community to raise this child. Let me know if you are interested in being part of the community.

Here's a selection of images of the ranch.









February 17, 2012

The New Parlor Room

Ten years ago, the owners of the Grand Colonial Hotel purchased a painting to hang in the meeting room. They recently went through a $500,000 renovation and I was happy to see that they kept the painting. It is now hanging in the Parlor Room.

Their restaurant (Nine-Ten) also have three of my paintings. Go have lunch or dinner and visit my paintings.

ARTFUL INCHES

It was great to participate at the recent fundraising event at the Escondido Arts Partnership Gallery. The proceeds will go towards the HIgh School Exhibition at the gallery. Buy pieces of the art by the inch, 5 x 7 section is only $35. It's a fun way to collect art and support a good cause. It's not too late...you have until March 6, 2012 to check it out at the Escondido Municipal Gallery, go to www.escondidoarts.org for address and hours.

Paradise

What a beautiful day! The sun is shining and all is good.

February 15, 2012

Some Press

Some months ago one of my clients' home was featured on the cover of San Diego Home and Garden Lifestyles Magazine and lucky for me 2 of my paintings were hanging on the wall featured on the cover.

It was a honor working on these commissions.

 
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New Work

A selection of my latest pieces
I heart you and you and you...
May I have more ...Sir Paul

ROSA

Something for a rainy day

A cup of orange tea

Spidey