Bright Trees - 2nd Painting on Open Art Studio Postcard

Bright Trees,  20 x 24 inches, mixed media on canvas,  $780 by Angeline

When I made the video about why I chose this painting, I didn't have marked on the back the year. 

As you can see, I found the digital file which dates this painting to 2007, lol.

By 2007, I had a couple of years of painting with Baruj Salinas. My best friend, an older lady Angie Leo, passed away in January. 

Painting was joy and a challenge...learning how to manipulate paint and textures...it was just my missing friend that added sadness. 

Big difference between Tomando Vuelo and Bright Trees, eh? 

To learn why I chose this painting, hope over to my YouTube Channel by clicking on this sentence if the link below doesn't work for you (with a dash of please and thank you, lol).

PS: Happy Leap Year Day!

You're invited to my Open Studio called Organized Chaos: Retrospective of Art. It means you may visit my happy-fun-wonderful-chaotic-art-making place and see some of the paintings made! It's March 11-12, 2016 and you can find more details by visiting my webpage www.angelinemarie.net/exhibits.html

Smiles!!!! 

Angeline Marie 

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What is an Open Art Studio Event?

If you are having trouble watching the 1 minute 37 second video, please click on this sentence that will take you to YouTube. 

I hope to see you at my Open Art Studio! Can't make it? Watch for videos to pop up here and there. 

You're invited to my Open Studio called Organized Chaos: Retrospective of Art. It means you may visit my happy-fun-wonderful-chaotic-art-making place and see some of the paintings made! It's March 11-12, 2016 and you can find more details by visiting my webpage www.angelinemarie.net/exhibits.html

Smiles!!!! 

Angeline Marie 

www.angelinemarie.net

Gearing Up for an Art Exhibit

Yes, this is a mess...note carefully that it is an organized mess. These are photos from January, when I hung new palm tree art at Chefs on the Run. It's time to make my studio floor look like this again, for an art change out at Chefs and a new exhibit at the Homestead Community Center hosted by Homestead's Chamber of Commerce. 

For more details about either Chefs or Absence of Green at the Center, hop over to my website. Information about Chefs is in this link, while about the Center is in this link.

If you would like to see more paintings in person, please visit one of my favorite restaurants, Chefs on the Run Assorted Cuisine. 

Coming to the Homestead Community Center, my exhibit of Absence of Green will begin on May 1st, 2014. Hope to see you there! 

If you would like to see more paintings online, please visit my website. 

Refresh Yourself at Chefs on the Run

See some of the palm tree paintings fresh off my easel. The paintings that are not landscapes or palm trees, lol, are those of Clay Frye. 

Enjoy one of Chef Jodrick's award-winning hamburgers, too!

If you would like to see more paintings in person, please visit one of my favorite restaurants, Chefs on the Run Assorted Cuisine. 

Coming to the Homestead Community Center, my exhibit of Absence of Green will begin on May 1st, 2014. Hope to see you there! 

If you would like to see more paintings online, please visit my website. 

Chefs on Run Exhibit Photos

These paintings will be changing soon at Chefs on the Run Assorted Cuisine. 
Jodrick and Jessica returned the restaurant to regular season hours. 

If you wish to enjoy dinner there on a Friday or Saturday night, make sure you call and make a reservation! They are open for lunch and take out daily, Monday through Friday. 

They are located at 10 East Mowry Drive, Homestead, Florida 33030 and call at 305-245-0085.

Smiles!!!!

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Sold, Exhibit Over, with Done

Jim, me, and Kathy with their new paintings. They walked right out of the
Homestead, Florida Chamber of Commerce (City Hall) with them.   

The exhibit came down, but after Jim and Kathy found new paintings for their home!

Note found with my business cards at the exhibit.
Signed and dated. Thank you for noticing, Md.

It is sad to take an exhibit down, especially after lovely feedback. 

You know, I am already a happy artist. This comment left at my exhibit at the Homestead Chamber of Commerce makes me happier.

Thank you for your kind words, Md Burkhart!!!!!

Palm Tree Candles, acrylics on canvasboard, 8 x 8 inches.
Remember this was the one I was working last week?
I made enough changes and signed it. Done!

Finally, that painting that I asked what changed? More changed. It is finished. It is done. You can go back to the previous post about it here to see how it changed.  





























Now you are all caught up with some things around my art studio. If you missed it on Facebook about my new easel, it is enough to know it is WONDERFUL (special thanks to my husband, Andy!!!!). 

More news from the studio, including Expiring Paintings and my new February calendar page are coming soon. 


Smiles!
Angeline Marie
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Absence of Green - New Paintings Exhibit

What: Art exhibit with new and old works with palm trees.

Where: Homestead Chamber of Commerce, 790 N. Homestead Blvd, Homestead, Florida, 33030

When: Opening introduction on November 14th, 2012 at 5 pm. Exhibit open until January 4th, 2013. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am through 5 pm. 

About:

Palm trees are protective, nurturing, practical, and gorgeous and somehow silly. In Florida, miles of green palm trees are expected and depicted in most art. Consciously rejecting the idea of realism, the majority of this palm tree art has an Absence of Green. This art exhibit of palm trees is punctuated by green, existing here among the oranges, browns, reds, purples, blues, and yellows. Green is absent to highlight the shapes and patterns created by palm trees. Aspects and expressions of palm trees are explored through textures and patterns.  Absence of Green, an art exhibit to express the love of palm trees with minimal use of the color green. 

Save the date! You are invited to share more art at my exhibit Absence of Green at Homestead Chamber of Commerce, Florida on November 14, 2012. Exhibit will run through January 4th, 2013. 

Smiles!!!!

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About Saturday Night - Thank You!

Oh, what a night! Wow!!! THANK YOU to all who enjoyed my art this last Saturday night at the Children's Gallery and Art Center. If you still wish to visit, the gallery is open Monday through Saturday, from 9 am to 7 pm. Call before visiting at (305) 224.9386.

These are just a few photos from the evening, thanks to my wonderful and supportive fiance Andy. There are more photos at Andy's SmugMug. Jason Eldridge of Eldridge Studios also took photos, and those can be found on his blog post.

Yes, I am grateful. Yes, I am still excited. Funny thing happened, no one asked me if I had packed for Paris, yet!

My mother, enjoying some of my paintings.

Me.

Art lovers enjoying late. 

Old and new friends.

Mary had a real ticket printed for the exhibit. It was hilarious!

Back of the gallery with tons of art by many artists. 

Photographer Mike Downs was happily surprised that there is
a great art gallery in Homestead, Florida.

Art friend with Carlos Franco, gallery director.

Save the date! You are invited to share more art at my exhibit  Once Drove Through Florida on at the Children's Gallery and Art Center that runs through September 21st, 2011. 

Remember, too, to explore Paris, France with me during my Fridays in France posts which began Friday, May 6th. Interested in original art from Paris? Check out my Send Paris to You Project!

Smiles!!!!

Angeline Marie of

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Fridays in France: Have You Packed Yet?

Everything is crazy right now in my life.
Most is of good things...
just one lingering white elephant...
but life is good
with twists, turns, and changes
and lucky me
every one I love is alright or getting better.
Thank God.

Conversation pattern lately:
Someone: Have you packed yet for Paris?
Me: Not yet.
Someone: What do you mean? You leave soon!
Me: I am busy getting ready for my art exhibit.
Me: It is eight days before I leave for Paris! Am so excited because it is my first art exhibit!
Someone: Oh.
Me: You are welcome to attend! Come out for a nice Saturday night for art.
Someone: Oh. Well, sure. That is exciting, too (words dripping doubt). But you are going to pack soon for Paris?
Me: Yes, starting the day after the exhibit opening.

In the meantime, my friends Elcira and Janis have packed, re-packed, and weighed their luggage. Guess what I will be doing two days before I leave?

You are invited to share almost the same conversation with me tomorrow night. LOL

Going Home from IL ©2011

Save the date! You are invited to share more art at my exhibit opening Once Drove Through Florida on Saturday, August 20th, at the Children's Gallery and Art Center that runs through September 21st, 2011. 

Remember, too, to explore Paris, France with me during my Fridays in France posts which began Friday, May 6th. Interested in original art from Paris? Check out my Send Paris to You Project!

Smiles!!!!

Angeline Marie of

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7 Things to Expect at an Art Exhibit Opening

A friend of mine recently asked me about what to expect at an art exhibit. Here are seven things to expect at an art exhibit opening, at least in my experiences:

1. Lots of art on display.

2. Light snacks and finger foods, perhaps wine, too.

3. People dressed neatly and casually.

4. The artist being friendly and open to questions.

5. Lots of different people from all walks of life.

6. Noise from conversations, sometimes background music...like party noise.

7. Best for last: a LOT of fun looking and talking about art.

Hope to see you at mine!

Elcira, Ellie, and Maruchi at an art exhibit, 2006.

Save the date! You are invited to share more art at my exhibit opening Once Drove Through Florida on Saturday, August 20th, at the Children's Gallery and Art Center that runs through September 21st, 2011. 

Remember, too, to explore Paris, France with me during my Fridays in France posts which began Friday, May 6th. Interested in original art from Paris? Check out my Send Paris to You Project!

Smiles!!!!

Angeline Marie of

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Restaurants, Eateries, & Food in Homestead, Florida

Homestead, Florida is surprising full of simple and good restaurants. This is a quick list of Andy (my fiancee) and my favorite places. No chain restaurants here! This list includes food places for all appetites. Visit one before my art exhibit opening Once Drove Through Florida at the Children's Gallery and Art Center on the evening of August 20th. If a place was missed, share as a comment, please. 

Just want a snack? Try some of the best fruit milkshakes in this world at Robert Is Here.

Schnebly Still Life ©2006 acrylics on canvas
20x16 inches

For pizza and garlic rolls from heaven and a bueno-bonito-barato (good, pretty, cheap) experience, Mamma Mia's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria 2 is unbeatable. 

Fresh and local seafood off the truck daily from the Keys can be found at Captain's Restaurant and Seafood. Try their specials, like banana rum scallops. 

New place opened in the last year, featuring Chef Jodrick's cooking creations! Stop by and get the best mofongo or Mongolian Beef in the South Florida area. Chefs On the Run of Homestead is the place for gourmet food. Daily specials are posted by Jessica on their Facebook page. You will leave happy! 

Mexican food without frills, family owned Rosita's has great chips and salsa, but La Cruzada Taqueria is also one of our favorite eateries. Your choice here, because each is down home Mexican food!

Even Homestead, Florida has a Starbucks. However, if you are looking for traditional Cuban sandwiches, cafe cubano, pastelitos, etc. for a picnic, go to Cuba Bakery. Otherwise, Mario's Latin Cafe has real Cuban food by Cuban cooks. 

Suvi Thai and Sushi Restaurant has sushi and thai food. All the food here is wonderful…if you are looking for hot and spicy, pay attention when the servers ask you to rate how hot!

Peking House has the best standard Chinese food.

Mutineer Restaurant has the best range of American foods with steaks and seafood items. You can eat in the formal dining room or at the Wharf Lounge bar. 

Salvadorian food is found at Antojitos Mexican and Salvadoreños Restaurante. Try pupusas and other unique items.

Three different ice cream experiences are in Homestead. For Cuban and tropical flavor ice cream, visit 4 JJJJ Pizzeria, Ice Cream, and Restaurant. For Mexican flavors, La Michoacana Mexican was recommended by the Miami Herald. For a more American tradition with a twist, try Scoops Creamery.

Angeline's caveats on this restaurant list she created:

Casual clothing style is allowed at all restaurants. All price ranges are included, starting from $10 per person. Please check each link for prices and perhaps menu items. Please check each link for the hours they are open to the public. Recommended places to visit is created in a different blog post. This tour ends with a visit at the Children's Gallery and Art Center, where you can cool off and get an art experience! 

Save the date! You are invited to share more art at my exhibit opening Once Drove Through Florida on Saturday, August 20th, at the Children's Gallery and Art Center that runs through September 13th, 2011. 

Remember, too, to explore Paris, France with me during my Fridays in France posts which began Friday, May 6th. Interested in original art from Paris? Check out my Send Paris to You Project!

Smiles!!!!

Angeline Marie of

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Necessary Evil? Art About Japan

Necessary Evil? ©2011 encaustic techniques, 8 x 8 in.

Necessary Evil? is part of my art exhibit Once Drove Through Florida. When the tsunami hit Japan and the news when nuclear, this was my reaction. As Japan makes decisions about their future, and the world awaits to learn just how much of the Earth has been affected by radiation contamination. If you look at reports by officials from INPO, NEI, and NRC, most of the junk has dissipated and become part of the normal background. Still, decisions are being made all across the Earth of how to deal with our need for electrical energy. 

Some past posts that include mention of nuclear power: 

Mangroves Wait

Reasons for Nuclear Power

Artist in the Office

Save the date! You are invited to share more art at my exhibit opening Once Drove Through Florida on Saturday, August 20th, at the Children's Gallery and Art Center that runs through September 13th, 2011. Would love to see you there!

Remember, too, to explore Paris, France with me during my Fridays in France posts which began Friday, May 6th. Interested in original art from Paris? Check out my Send Paris to You Project!

Smiles!!!!

Angeline Marie of

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Homestead, Florida City, Extreme South Miami-Dade Has LOTS to Do and See

Comments often heard include What do you do in Homestead? There is nothing there! and I don't want to drive to Homestead. I only work there and last but not least Homestead is a short stop on the way to Key West. There is nothing there but chain restaurants and gas stations. 

After living in Homestead for two years, there are LOTS of things to do south of Miami Zoo. Here are some ideas! 

To learn more about any of these places, please click on the place names. 

Follow the Historic Redland Tropical Trail. 

Fruit and Spice Park shares local fruit, history, and teas. 

Go wild for orchids at R.F. Orchids. 

Enjoy local fruit wines at Schnebly Redland's Winery in their garden areas. 

Visit the Everglades and photo shoot egrets, gators, and the river of grass at the Tropical Everglades Visitor Association. Local photographer Jason Eldridge gets inspired here. 

For one of the best fruit milkshakes in this world, visit Robert Is Here.

See alligator and snake shows at the Alligator Farm. 

The Everglades Outpost rescues abandoned and abused exotic animals of all kinds, including lions, tigers, and bears. This is where local photographer Mike Downs captures animal characters here. 

See alligator and snake shows at the Alligator Farm. 

Get a steal of a deal on antiques at Jacobsen's Antique Mall.

Visit the Children's Gallery and Art Center for an adult and child styled art experience.

Andy, Morgan, and Brad at the entrance of the park, ©2009.

Guide, Brenda, and Charlie with a snake at the Alligator Farm.
©2009

Angeline's caveats on this tour she created:

Recommendation: wear bug spray and sunblock, and have water. Casual clothing style is allowed at all stops. This tour I created will take you from overheating to cooling off stops. Most stops have a free experience, but allow $100 per adult for the day. Not all stops can be incorporated in one day. Please check each link for the hours they are open to the public. Food recommendations will be created in a different blog post. This tour ends with a visit at the Children's Gallery and Art Center, where you can cool off and get an art experience! 

Save the date! You are invited to share more art at my exhibit opening Once Drove Through Florida on Saturday, August 20th, at the Children's Gallery and Art Center that runs through September 13th, 2011. 

Remember, too, to explore Paris, France with me during my Fridays in France posts which began Friday, May 6th. Interested in original art from Paris? Check out my Send Paris to You Project!

Smiles!!!!

Angeline Marie of

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