Kennedy Twenty20 Juried Exhibit

I’m proud to announced that I am one of twenty artists selected for this show held at the Kennedy Gallery in midtown Sacramento. As one of the twenty artists, we had to produced 25-8 x 8 inch paintings of a chosen theme.

Below are six of the 25 paintings that I had started in January. My theme is still life in cold wax and oils. I wanted to work in cold wax for its translucency. I found that I became more abstract with the background, that I’m freer to put in mark making and to create stencils for texture. I hope to continued working in cold wax.

The preview will be this Thursday from noon to 8 pm. The exhibit will run through May to July 4th.

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Morning Tangerines

I’m on a roll painting fruits and vegetables in watercolor. Watercolor is so immediate. Quick to set up and take down. And I can finish up in just a couple of hours.

Morning Tangerines, 6 x 9 inches watercolor on paper

Original is for sale in my Etsy shop. Prints are available on RedBubble and Society6.

Four Apricots

Four Apricots, 8 x 8 inches oils on oil primed linen panel

Available on my Etsy shop, Paintings by Marlene. Just click here.

Ginger Jar Commission

A commission for a Ginger Jar. This was a bit of a challenge because of the detailed design on the jar. But I found a brush, Silver Bristlon Round 0 that worked perfectly with fine details. My main objective in this painting was to created feeling of roundness, protruding out of the canvas.

Ginger Jar, 6 x 4 inches oil on stretched canvas by Marlene Lee

 

2015 Paintings on Sale

During these times in quarantine, I found these paintings done in 2015. They are now on sale for $45 each on Etsy. These are small paintings varying from 5 x 7 to 6 x 8 inches oil on canvas panels. There’s even a square painting at 6 x 6 inches. Great for the kitchen decor.

Bell Peppers and Carrots, 6 x 8 in. oil on canvas panel

China Bowls with Cherries, 6 x 6 in. oil on canvas panel

Fallen Iris, 5 x 7 in. oil on canvas panel

Grapes, 5 x 7 in. oil on canvas panel

Strawberries and Blueberries, 6 x 8 in. oil on canvas panel

Apricots and Plum, 6 x 8 in. oil on canvas panel

Orange Study 2019

A quick study that came out good.

Orange 2019, oil on canvas paper, 5 x 7 inches

Grapefruit and Lemon Halves

I love painting from the top view. I found that slicing up the fruits have very interesting textures. Especially grapefruits, oranges, lemons and avocados. Their symmetrical and circular shapes make interesting compositions.

Grapefruit and Lemon Halves 2018, oil on canvas panel, 8 x 8 inches by Marlene Lee

Small Flower Paintings

Tiny brushed, tiny canvases, tiny oils…great for dollshouses.

That Pink Succulent Flower, 2 3/4 x 2 x 7/8 inches

Honey Bee, 3 x 3 x 7/8 inches, oil on stretched canvas

Two Garlics

Two Garlics, 6 x 8 inches, oil on canvas panel