1246. Piece of Cake

My artist friend who has an art studio at Sonoma Art Farm where my studio is now, gave me information on the “Cake” show:

The show is a nod to Wayne Thiebaud and his long life of painting.

This show is about color, feeling, pleasure and memories we hold from our experiences with Cake.

Wayne Thiebaud is one of my favorite artists.

When I was painting my “Museum” series “Art Lovers”, I painted “ 562. Cakes & Boy”

“562. Cakes & a Boy” Watercolor painting by Mariko Irie

and, “563. Thiebaud & Skateboarders” at http://www.mariko-irie.com/thiebaudskateboarders.html

My painting for the “Cake” show was on very short notice. But I wanted to paint something new.

I try not eat sugar, but I ran to get a piece of cheese cake😊 and painted

1246. Piece of Cake” Oil painting by Mariko Irie

while listening Wayne Thiebaud’s interviews on YouTube.

I had a great time.

My submitted painting was accepted.

When I delivered the painting, I also brought “ 562. Cakes & Boy” as well which the manager loved for the show’s display.

The opening reception had a very happy mood to it. Does cake make everybody happy? All the show’s paintings and sculptures were very happy creative ones as were the cakes at the reception. 

My “ 562. Cakes & Boy” was sold before the opening. The gallery sitter was exited to report the sale of the painting, which will go to Saudi Arabia😊💞

The show will display through June 25 at CAMI Art + Wine Gallery.

The address: 1333 B Lincoln Ave Calistoga CA 94515.

Have a beautiful day,

Mariko

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1230. Mendocino Village

“1230. Mendocino Village” Oil painting by Mariko Irie

This location is a view of Mendocino Main Street from the other side of Mendocino Bay.

It’s a sunny idyllic day.

The painting makes me feel at ease and nostalgic.

Like once upon a time in the 1980’s, when I came to Mendocino from Tokyo in 1982. 

Mendocino village has been changed but still has the same feeling😊💞

It’s a special lovely place😊💖

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1226. – 1229. Chikadees

“1226. Black-capped Chickadee” Oil painting by Mariko Irie
“1227. Boreal Chickadee” Oil painting by Mariko Irie
“1228. Chestnut-backed Chickadee” Oil painting by Mariko Irie
“1229. Gray-headed Chickadee” Oil painting by Mariko Irie

These paintings were a commission.

The customer is a bird enthusiast.

He wanted me to paint birds.

We decided on oil paintings of four different chickadees:  Black-capped, Boreal, Chestnut-backed, and Gray-headed, all on 6” x 6” Artists’ Panels which are 3/8” thick, gessoed.

I love Chickadees, I enjoyed painting these very much.

The customer loves them which makes me happy😊💞.

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Mother and Chicks

“1889. Mother and Chicks” Watercolor & Gold, Silver leaves painting by Mariko Irie

We don’t need to explain instinctive love.

We feel it and smile.😊💝

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Let’s Love Ourselves

” 1188. Let’s Love Ourselves” watercolor & gold, silver leaves by Mariko Irie

I love this theory, “Love ourselves.”

If you know of champagne towers, you have to fill the top champagne glass, otherwise can’t fill other glasses.

When you fill your feeling with plenty of happiness, the vibration effects other people around you.

So let’s love ourselves and be happy😊🌈💞💝.

Mariko

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