2012 Miniature Masterpieces and More! - Kaewyn Gallery - Bothell WA

It's that time of year for the Miniature Masterpieces and More! exhibit at Kaewyn Gallery in Bothell.  This year I'll have all acrylic paintings of birds, including Negotiation, my latest miniature painting.

Negotiation  © Barbara A. Freeman 
Acrylic on Claybord  3 5/8" x 3 5/8"

I love to watch crows socializing.  These three were actually sitting on our bird bath last summer and we were able to watch them for quite some time.  Wayne took a lot of photos while the whole family refreshed themselves and chatted.  On one of our walks in Mukilteo, we watched several crows on the rocks near the water's edge.  I'm not sure what they were doing, but it looked like they were picking up bits under the rocks.  The water and rocks were such interesting colors, I decided to recreate that day for my backyard crows.

(Fine Art Miniatures) Patience,  A Walk in the Woods,
 Catchin' Some Rays, and Negotiation

(Small Works Category)  Snowy Visitor   © Barbara A. Freeman

The Miniature Masterpieces and More! show opens today, Friday, November 30th at Kaewyn Gallery in Bothell WA.  You can also view the paintings on my website by clicking on a title, or view all the work from this series at the link, Birds - Wild and Domestic.  All my miniature art is under 25 inches square.  For further information on fine art miniatures, click on the link for the Association of Miniature Artists,  Miniature Painters, Sculptors, and Gravers Society of Washington D.C. ,  Miniature Art Society of Florida, and the Miniature Artists of America, all of which I am a member of.

Kaewyn Gallery is located in beautiful downtown Bothell at 10101 Main Street (google map).  The show runs from November 30th to January 8th, 2013.  They are open Tuesday - Thursday 10 to 6, Friday 10 - 5 and Saturday 10 - 4.   It is my 6th year participating in this fine invitational show.  Each year I am amazed by all the beautiful work.  I hope you get a chance to see it.  All work is for sale.  These small and miniature artworks make wonderful gifts that will be lasting treasures.  Support your local businesses and your local artists!  Thank you for taking the time to read about my work.  Happy Holidays to all of my blogger friends and friends to be!

* Kaewyn Gallery will be updating their website for this show soon.  

3rd in Landscape - Miniature Art Society of Florida's 38th Annual International Miniature Art Show

A Private Residence © Barbara A. Freeman

Graphite and Mixed Media on Film 2 3/4" x 3 3/4" 

 

Happy News!  I received my much awaited letter from the Miniature Art Society of Florida, (MASF) and all five of my works were accepted for the 38th Annual International Miniature Art Show!  And the best part is, my work, A Private Residence has taken 3rd Place in Landscape!  I am so pleased, this is my second year in a row for an award in this show!  Last year I received a 3rd Place award in Drawing.   I am so honored! This show is the largest miniature art show in this country and there are hundreds of entries from across the globe!

Dreamer © Barbara A. Freeman

Graphite and Mixed Media on Film 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"

Welcome To My Warren © Barbara A. Freeman

Graphite and Mixed Media on Film 2 1/2" x 4 1/2"

Always Illuminated © Barbara A. Freeman

Acrylic on Illustration Board  2 3/4" x 3 3/4"

The Hunter © Barbara A. Freeman

Acrylic on True Gesso Panel  3 5/8" x 3 5/8"

The other four works juried in this year's show are Dreamer, Welcome To My Warren  (both from the series, Wood Nymphs and Other Curiosities), Always Illuminated and The Hunter.  The show opens on January 20th and runs until February 10th, 2013.  If you are anywhere near this show, it is well worth the trip!  Also on view with this show is the Miniature Art Society of Florida's permanent collection of fine art miniatures and the Miniature Artists of America's Traveling Exhibit.  For more information on the show and miniature art, visit the MASF website or click any link in this blog. The Miniature Art Society of Florida Exhibition will be held at the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, 600 E Klosterman Rd, Tarpon Springs, FL (map).

I am varnishing the new bird miniature I've just completed and will deliver it along with the rest in time for the Miniature Masterpieces and More! show at Kaewyn Gallery in Bothell.  Check back for the details and as always, thanks for taking the time to read about my work.  

79th Annual International Exhibition of Fine Art in Miniature - MPSGS - Washington, D. C.

I received good news that all three of my entries were accepted in the Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers Society (MPSGS) of Washington D. C. for their upcoming show in November! This is very happy news!
 

 Afghan Kitty © Barbara A. Freeman M.A.A.

Acrylic on Illustration Board  2" x 2 "

 More Salmon, Please © Barbara A. Freeman, M.A.A.

Acrylic on Illustration Board  2" x 2 "

Peek-a-Boo, © Barbara A. Freeman

Acrylic on Claybord, 3 5/8" x 3 5/8"

My three works,  Afghan Kitty,  More Salmon, Please and, "Peek-A-Boo" will be in the Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers Society's 79th Annual International Exhibition of Fine Art in Miniature.  The show is held in The Mansion at the Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda, MD.  They are open, Weekdays 10-4 • Wed. 10-9 • Sat. 10-3 (closed Sun. & holidays).  The Exhibition Opening is Sunday, November 18th, 2012, 2 to 4.  The show runs November 19th through December 29th 2012.  If you are in the area, this is a beautiful venue and a show not to miss.  These tiny treasures make a great holiday gift!

We have been in Indiana taking care of family things for two months, it is so wonderful to be back home!  I was  unable to create any new artwork during this trip.  However, I do have a new miniature acrylic painting in progress that I am hoping to have finished in time for the annual Miniature Masterpieces and More! show at Kaewyn Gallery in Bothell.  This year I'll have all bird paintings in the show.  I'll be posting more information on that show soon, so please check back.  As always, thanks for taking the time to read about my work and the shows I'll be participating in.