Lombardi Ranch

I feel so fortunate to have enjoyed a lovely day painting at Lombardi Ranch, just one day before a wildfire swept through and destroyed much of this local landmark. The people strolling through the sunflower maze enjoyed watching me paint (especially the kids), and I enjoyed chatting with them. It was a gorgeous day, and gave no hint of the next day's events. I will remember it looking like this:

Rather than this:

Here is my painting, in progress:

SCAA Art Classic

Coming up on Saturday, Oct. 13 is the Santa Clarita Artists' Association 18th annual judged art exhibition and gala, the 'Art Classic.' I'm excited to be participating in this event for the first time, and it should be a lot of fun. In addition to the art exhibition, there will be entertainment, complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres, and silent and live auctions of artwork donated by each artist with proceeds benefiting the SCAA Scholarship Program and other SCAA educational programs. Tickets are reasonable, only $25 each, and you can buy tickets here.

October 13, 2007
6 - 9 PM
College of the Canyons Art Gallery
Valencia Campus,
26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd.
Valencia, CA

Here's a map of the gallery location.

If you can't make it to the evening event, the art will be on display at the gallery (free entry!) on October 6, 8-11, and 13.