Salon Showcase 2010-W50

Well, here we are on the brink of Christmas and the end of 2010.  Half of us ended up the day with works-in-progress — so maybe we were very lazy today, or maybe we've just had good luck with productivity in prior weeks.  Potayto/Potahto. 

In anticipation of a very lazy New Year's Day, the Salon elected to take off a couple weeks.  Our next post will be on (Elvis's birthday) January 8, 2011.  In the meantime, the Salon member-artists want to wish you all a peaceful holiday season, however you celebrate it.  Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!

by Eileen

Clem

by Julia

The Green Period

by Glen

Christmas Ham (in progress)

by David

(wet work in progress)

Salon Showcase 2010-W49

Julia changes running groups and so returns as a regular... and perhaps began a series today.  Everyone's painting was inspired by the season.  Maybe that is typical of December-born art?  Hopefully all our friends and family are enjoying the holidays so far.  We are!  We will be back next week for the last Salon of 2010.   Enjoy!

by Eileen:

Santa Clucks

by Julia:

Psychedelic Balls

By Glen:

Snow Kids

By David:

Rudolph

Salon Showcase 2010-W48

This week, the Salon fell victim to our first snow of the season... but since we got to December with no snow, we can't complain.  With nothing new to show, below is the work that inspired the current enhanced cat series.  We were undertaking a class exercise to paint in the style of artist Ken Schadt, and this was David's effort to "be Ken".  A new cat —and more— to come next week.  Meanwhile, stay warm, and enjoy!

by David (2008)

Kitti Longstocking

Salon Showcase 2010-W47

We ate from two different turkeys and one chicken, and yet we all thought this year's bird was the best ever...  coincidence or conspiracy?  Discuss!  Julia made it to the Salon this week after all, but we will be shorthanded next week while Eileen travels.  Here are our last efforts for November.  Enjoy!

by Eileen

The Human Head (in progress)

by Julia

Reading Glasses II

by Glen

Sheepish

by David

Klown Kat

Salon Showcase 2010-W46

Today we learned that artist-member Julia will be taking a sabbatical from the Salon deW to train for a half-marathon in mid-February.  While we will be with her in spirit, during the reality of our Chicago winters she'll have to do the actual outdoor running by herself.  Glen took a moment to title his work from 2010-W44 before moving on to a new piece, Eileen captured a favorite object, and David transitions from the chicken theme back to an earlier theme he plans to explore further going forward.  Enjoy, and best wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving!

by Eileen

Frippery

by Julia

Reading Glasses

by Glen    (Photo out of focus per request of artist)

"S" Is for Squirrel, aka Nuts to You

by David

Chicken Hat Cat

Salon Showcase 2010-W45

We appreciated the terrific response to our first posting, and updated our blog with links to some of our artist friends. Today was gloomy outdoors but cheerful in the salon.  We deliberately continued a farm theme that began unintentionally...  Eileen and David continue in their series, while Glen joined in with a farm dog and Julia celebrated autumn.  Enjoy!

by Eileen

Chicken Reclucks

by Julia

Fall Impressions

by Glen

Corgi in the Grass

by David

Olde English Rooster, The Duke of Edinburgh

Salon Showcase 2010-W44

Greetings, and welcome to our first showcase posting.  Glen finished a work he began at last Salon, Eileen began a series, while Julia and David each show a work from today and another from last week.  Enjoy!

by Eileen

 

Diane's Chickens

by Julia

Blue

Unfinshed 1

by Glen

Cheetah & Family

by David

One Tin Rooster

Aldi Apple

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