The Callas are blooming.

It's that time of year--the calla lilies are in bloom. Calla lilies, like many flowers, have a short life after they are picked. I have to pick them on the day that I will photograph them. I also need to have all the accompanying "stuff" ready: vases, greenery, supporting flowers, etc. This time I went out and purchased a dozen roses to place in the vase with them. The resulting photographs were quite stunning and I can't wait to get started on the paintings!

I do change paintings

Sometimes after a painting is finished and posted and even displayed at shows, I decide that something isn't just quite right. Or even that I've changed my mind about the color. Here's an example: it was originally called Pink and White for obvious reasons:

Then I decided that the pinks were too dusty looking and I changed the color of the flowers to red:

I also played with the background, making it darker.  And I now call it Red and White. On the whole I think it makes the painting sparkle more.

What do you think?

Ugh, rain!

I'll be setting up late this afternoon for Celebrate West Hartford. It's pouring out this (Friday) morning and it will continue raining until early Saturday morning. One of the most unpleasant aspects of being an outdoor show artist is setting up in the rain which is only eclipsed by tearing down in the rain. Sham-wows (those orange water-sucking cloths) are in big demand. But the rest of the weekend should be sunny and dry. Stop by if you're in the area.

Branding and other good stuff

OK, I've been remiss. I promise to post more in a timely manner....

Anyway, I'm in the process of rebranding my art. The first stop was a new logo and website, designed by my good friend and graphic designer, Laura Augustine. So please check out my new website and tell me what you think: www.lindatenukas.com

And here's my latest painting in my new series of New York City paintings. It's called "Nightfall."

It's oil on panel and measures12.5" x 36." Hope you like it.