REMINDER - HOLIDAY ART SHOW & SALE THIS SATURDAY

Artist Karen Friedland will be showing her work at her annual Holiday Art Show and Sale, this Saturday, 12 noon – 5 PM at 190 Marlborough Road, Brooklyn. Original paintings in acrylic, pastel and oil, as well as prints, notecards and jewelry will be offered.

“This is an opportunity for people to give one of a kind art gifts for amazing prices. I’ve slashed my pricing to make it easier for my customers during these tough economic times, “ stated Friedland. “By giving a work of art, you are showing loved ones your own creativity and giving them something truly unique.”

The Prospect Park South sale is located near the Q train, Beverly Road station. Refreshments will be served. For directions or more information, go to the website: www.ArtistKaren.com or telephone: 718-826-1261.

BCAT Interviewed Me About FAST

As founder and executive director of FAST (Flatbush Artists Studio Tour), I was one of the artists interviewed by independent videographer, Djenny Passey for Brooklyn cable television, BCAT. It took a while for them to broadcast, then post & for me to make it through my technological foibles to share it with you. Here it is: BCAT interview. I'm ready for my close up, Mr. DeMille...and my 1 minute 42 seconds of fame. What do you think?

A Weather Woman

Going through a local blog recently, I found the work of a fascinating artist, Maggie Tobin. While we have never met (a condition I hope to remedy one day) we live rather close to one another. Her website http://www.maggietobin.com/prints/calm.html demonstrates a sensitivity to nature, and the effects of weather in nature that is quite distinctive. She works in a variety of media and her paintings and prints have the same etherial quality.Her tornado print "Calm Again; The Beaufort Scale Revised 10" http://www.maggietobin.com/prints/calm/10.html just blows me away. (Sorry, I couldn't resist.) But my favorite thing on her website is her flipbook "Tornado by Maggie Tobin" http://www.maggietobin.com/flip.html--really cool. Take a look & tell me what you think. Should all artists make flipbooks?

Holiday Art Show & Sale Dec.12th

Saturday, December 12th, 12 noon - 5 PM

where: 190 Marlborough Road

Prospect Park So., Brooklyn

Q train, Beverly Rd. station

GIVE AN AFFORDABLE ORIGINAL -- One of a Kind Art Gifts at Bargain Prices

Show your loved one’s your creativity and good taste with a give of art this holiday season at prices that are almost too good to believe! Paintings and prints by Artist Karen Friedland, beautifully framed and ready to hang, will make your gift truly unique. Pick handmade jewelry or notecards that will thrill those special people on your list.

Enjoy a glass of wine and some refreshments as you peruse the colorful artwork. Bring a friend & come on over!

Studio Tour Partners

During the Studio Tour, I shared my space with two wonderfully accomplished artists, Nancy Beranbaum and Selma Cooper. Nancy makes paintings that are filled with unique and energized patterns. Selma produces soft, evocative paintings that portray her travels. I wanted to share their work with you here. The patterned piece in the photo is by Nancy, the other, by Selma. You can see more of their work on the FAST website; www.flatbushartists.org.