The Fall Season is here in All Its Glory.

May you enjoy a beautiful Fall Season, which also brings the start of the Fall Art Season. Tor the change in seasons I've changed my display at the Marketplace Cafe. 

As a Marketplace Cafe participating artist, I appreciate the opportunity to have a showcase for my work where collectors can discover my voice, connection with my passion to select that special piece as an addition to their private collection.

"African Lion, Old Warrior" a 26 x 22 framed original Oil Pastel Painting. I thought about this painting for about 30 years before I had time to address this 'Old Warrior" as an oil pastel painting. The story of his life is on his face as he oversees his domain in a peaceful pose of satisfaction.

"Old Warrior, African Lion"

oil pastel painting

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"Pretty Boy, Siberian Tiger"

oil pastel painting

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The desert watercolor in the center of the Marketplace Cafe display is an award winning watercolor, "Moroccan Desert Palm Illusion."

Sedona photographer Alan Stephenson's reference photo is the subject for this painting on he and Jan Saunders motorcycle South African vacation.

"Moroccan Desert Palm Illusion"

watercolor

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The challenge was to design with values and negative space this magnificent "Charging Elephant." The use of these two elements as a focus made for an interesting drawing of this African Elephant. Reference image provided by a past president of Fort Worth Texas Coke Cola distribution.

"Charging Elephant" was entered in a BoldBrush Competition and was selected as one of the jury's favorite 15% of 860 entries. So, this pencil drawing was 1 of 129 of the jury's selection.

"Charging Elephant"

pencil drawing

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Have laughter, ease, grace and joy in your day.

Mary Dove

Southwest Sedona Artist

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Sedona MarketPlace Cafe Event!

Monday, July 20th is the place to be, at the MarketPlace Cafe in the Village. Artists, Art Collectors and Lovers of fine food and wine will gather for an interesting evening starting at 6 pm. Come early for dinner – suggest reservations. Follow me on Facebook and to the MarketPlace Art Gallery.

             Dry Beaver Creek Sycamore Watercolor

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 Here is your invitation for the evenings event. Look forward to seeing you on Monday the 20th at the MarketPlace Cafe. — with Ken Rouse.

 Came and visit the MPC Art Gallery and enjoy a diversification of award winning art and photography. See you at the MPC.

If you don't know already know Ken Rouse does a great job of putting on a good show. See you at MPC.

 

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Mary Dove

Southwest Sedona Artist

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Granddaughter's Graduation Gift!

My granddaughter graduated from high school in June. Here is her gift to me, from her ceramic class, a 9.75” plate inspired by my watercolor “Chinese Dream Horse.” What a surprise and exceptional rendering, in ceramic glazes, of the vibrant colors in the painting. An impressive application of glaze colors, which look totally different before fired. This talented young artist is off to the university, majoring in Marine Biology. Thanks India for a “forever gift.”

“Chinese Dream Horse” was first designed in colored pencil before it was painted in watercolor. It’s one of those special paintings that slip off the end of the brush. The original painting is with a Santa Monica, CA Collector.

I’m so pleased India made the connected with this painting which took a great deal of time and enormous effort to create as a ceramic plate painting. 

Chinese Dream Horse

watercolor painting

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 "Animal Portraits"

Needless to say I'm proud of my granddaughter as an International Baccalaureate Student plus I'm encouraging her to continue her interest in the arts at the university level. Feel it will be a good balance for her as a marine biologist. Good luck in your new ventures. Hugs

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Mary Dove

Southwest Sedona Artist

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It's Summer Time Display change out at the MarketPlace Cafe

As a Marketplace Cafe participating artist, I appreciate the opportunity to have a showcase for my work where collectors can discover my voice, connect with my passion to select that special piece as an addition to their private art collection.

To Honor the Navy SEALs K9 Storm Intruders

Framed 28 x 24 Oil Pastel Painting

This dog portrait displayed, won 2nd place in its division at Sedona Arts Center Professional Members Juried Show, and represents the dog Cargo that cornered Osama Bin Laden. I have a strong identification with this painting. Just look into his eyes to see the strength of these animals as they defend and protect our country. Their dedication is to be honored. This was my best effort. 

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Blue Domes of Santorini Greek Island

My original 30x38” watercolor, “Blue Domes of Santorini,” took 1^st place in the watercolor division at the Sedona Arts Center Professional Members’ Juried Show. Will be showing in the Scottsdale, Holland Gallery Arizona Watercolor Association Fall Juried Show; September 26 to October 29.

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 "Architectural Structures"

Barred Oil

Original Pen & Ink Drawing

Enjoy the selective use of negative space (white paper).

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Dry Beaver Creek Sycamore

“Dry Braver Creek Sycamore,” framed Fine Art Watercolor Print on 12 x 18 stretched canvas, is one of my favorite watercolor painting. The original watercolor expresses the spirit of this very old sycamore tree living in a dry creek bed. 

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Have laughter, ease, grace and joy during your Holiday Weekend.

Mary Dove

Southwest Sedona Artist

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Entered the May BoldBrush Compitition

Good evening ALL. On May 31st I entered the BoldBrush Competition with my 22 x 15 watercolor "Autumn of Life, Austin TX" framed size is 29 x 22. For the month of May, 1442 are the number of entries. My watercolor is the 6th image on the 1st row. Here is the link to see all the artwork. Enjoy. http://faso.com/boldbrush/paintings/166

My resource photo was taken during a workshop break I attended in Austin. I enjoyed painting the subject with my favorite Bright Blue Bird, a male indigo bunting, sharing this experience.

Autumn of Life, Austin Texas

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This exceptional watercolor is in a South Carolina private collection.

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Have laughter, ease, grace and joy in your day!

Mary Dove

Southwest Sedona Artist

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You're invited to the NAWS Artist Reception on Friday the15th 

You're invitation to the Northern Arizona Watercolor Society Spring Watercolor Exhibition Reception; the show is currently in progress to end May 18th. Would love to see you at the reception. 

My watercolor, selected in the BoldBrush competition was also juried in the NAWS Spring Watercolor Exhibition.

The juror for this exceptional show was Ms. Fealing Lin experience her website at:

http://www.fealingwater.com

The artist reception is this Friday May 15th with the show to end on May 18th. We've been pleased with the show turnout so far this year. I sat the show on Saturday and talked with Sedona visitors from all over the United States. A time for enjoyable conversation and the opportunity to showcase the artwork of local artists. Most are surprised as to the quality and level of work juried into the show.

Santa Fe Sunlit Patio

Framed 30 x 38 watercolor

This is new painting just finished in time to be juried into the show. I was please with the finished painting. The painting far exceeded my original objectives.

This watercolor is the featured painting on my website:

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Wish all a Happy Mother's Day today!

Have laughter, ease, grace and joy in your day.

Mary Dove

Southwest Sedona Artist

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