New Work Wednesday: Islands

3/7/2012

My new painting this week is entitled Islands.

Islands

This painting layers Hawaiian maps, olivine, a large brad, acrylic media and paint on a small stretched canvas.
I'm continuing to experiment with the grid composition, adding new materials and elements to the grid.
In this painting, I arranged the olivine to resemble a chain of islands.

Want to share some more good art news, too...
Saturday, I was thrilled to receive the following letter from Schmidt Art Center in the mail:

That letter made my whole weekend!

Thanks so much for visiting my blog!
Hope you're having a wonderful week!
Mary^

65 Comments

Michelle link

3/6/2012 09:53:47 pm

WOW!!! Congratulations!! Do you already have pieces for the show, or are you now creating them now? You must be walking on a cloud right now :).
Stay inspired!

Mary C. Nasser link

3/6/2012 10:30:28 pm

Thanks, Michelle! I am on cloud nine! I do have pieces for the show and will continue creating a painting a week...the exhibition is scheduled a year in advance for 2013! :)

Duni link

3/6/2012 09:54:30 pm

Dear Mary,
congratulations on being accepted! That is fabulous :)
I love the olivine as islands!

Kimberly Jones link

3/6/2012 10:40:32 pm

Congratulations Mary! I look forward to seeing what you include in the exhibit.
Your new painting is beautiful! I love the grid concept, and the olivine is perfect for the islands. I had never heard of olivine before, so I enjoyed reading your post about it. I hope a trip to Hawaii is in my future!

Emily Ann Selden link

3/6/2012 11:46:33 pm

How exciting, Mary! I am so how happy for you! :) Love the new piece.

deborah m link

3/7/2012 12:49:29 am

That's wonderful!

Judy Shea link

3/7/2012 01:17:29 am

There you go again, Mary, using my favorite colors. And congratulations on the submission.. well deserved, bravo!

kae pea

3/7/2012 04:27:57 am

YAY!! Mary :) congratulations! So well deserved my friend! xokp

Holly link

3/7/2012 08:49:54 am

Congrats! That is just awesome. Great new piece too-the grid design works so well and I'm a huge fan of the coral/light blue color combination you mixed in!

Marcie link

3/8/2012 02:24:22 am

WOW...congratulations! Such wonderful and exciting news!

Nicole Campanella/Beadwright link

3/8/2012 01:09:03 pm

Congratulations!!!! It is alway such a rush to be accepted when it comes to your art. Wonderful
Nicole/Beadwright

peggy aplSEEDS link

3/8/2012 01:12:19 pm

oh my goodness, how exciting! congratulations! i specially like the islands in your painting today!

Tracey Fletcher King link

3/8/2012 01:13:47 pm

congrats on the exhibition... I can't wait to see all the pics from the big event and see these amazing little gems on display... it is such a buzz to see them on the wall I am sure...xx

peggy gatto

3/8/2012 01:26:12 pm

congratulations!!!!

carlarey link

3/8/2012 01:45:09 pm

Wow, the good news just keeps rolling in for you. Congratulations!
This new painting is incredibly cool. I'm loving the grid.

Rhonda link

3/8/2012 01:47:13 pm

Congratulations Mary! You soooo deserve this, as your work is fabulous! Love this new piece with the Olivine!! I wish I could come and see your show, but I will be there in spirit when it takes place. :-)

Helen Campbell link

3/8/2012 02:11:49 pm

CONGRATULATIONS! It's awesome (but not unexpected) that you were accepted to show your work.
Your Islands painting is amazing. I've never heard of Olivine before, so you have me off researching. :)
Happy PPF! Helen @ Natures Walk

ayala art link

3/8/2012 02:12:58 pm

Congrats! Those are great news!

RindA link

3/8/2012 02:55:07 pm

i really like your mixed media maps, and congrats on the art show.
Rinda

Silke link

3/8/2012 03:42:18 pm

Your painting is beautiful, Mary! I am such a fan of texture and layers and I love how you combined so many different materials. And congrats on your upcoming show - that is wonderful!!! :) Silke

pointypix link

3/8/2012 04:03:13 pm

wow, Mary that is fantastic news! congratulations! i love how you've used the olivine as little islands-it looks really effective!

froebelsternchen link

3/8/2012 04:10:20 pm

Congrats dear Mary! This is GREAT!!!!
xxx Susi

NatashaMay link

3/8/2012 06:55:52 pm

Wow! COngratulations! :))) I'm so excited for you. Wish you luck with preparations. :)

Mari link

3/8/2012 07:31:39 pm

Congratulations I am sure your exhibition will be a great success. Saludos

Stephanie Corder link

3/8/2012 07:40:14 pm

Congrats- what a well deserved honor! And I really love the way you continue to grow while exploring these grids. The results are wonderful! Those "islands"are so very inspired!
Happy PPF,
Stephanie

geckostone link

3/8/2012 08:15:08 pm

Wow, Mary, your letter made my day too, yahoooooo, that's wonderful news!!! I love the olivine touch, what a great idea!!! Deb

Nordljus link

3/8/2012 08:21:43 pm

Oh how wonderful! Congratulations!!! So exciting! Love your "islands", the olivine islands look fantastic, and I like the grid pattern and all the different textures. Happy PPF!

Kristin Dudish link

3/8/2012 08:27:39 pm

Congratulations Mary!!! I look forward to seeing lots of photos of your exhibition - Hooray!

I think this is one of my favorite compositions so far and I think the way you incorporate the olivine makes it so much more personal and special :)

xo
Kristin

Carolyn Dube link

3/8/2012 08:37:01 pm

Congratulations! Your work is stunning and I can't imagine you not having an exhibition! Love the grid with the chain of islands going through the grid!

EVA link

3/8/2012 09:19:00 pm

I love the olivine as islands - wonderful colour. Beautiful painting!

Congratulations on getting into the show!! Yay!

Kat link

3/8/2012 09:42:30 pm

Congrats to you Mary!! That is sooo exciting! All the very best to you! Very interesting grid art piece, you're doing super!

Becca link

3/8/2012 10:04:09 pm

Congratulations Mary! Wonderful news!
Love your canvas and the colors...I had similar colors in mind this week too. Happy PPF!

Debbie link

3/8/2012 10:24:44 pm

Congratulations, Mary! That's such exciting news. I love the olivine islands in your painting. When I was on Maui, we trekked down the the Olivine pools -- I think they're on the northern tip of the island -- and played around in the water. It's very rocky and rough there and was quite an exciting day!! Olivine always reminds me of that exhilarating experience.

mimi torchia boothby watercolors link

3/8/2012 11:59:19 pm

congratulations!!! I hope the painting sells as well.
happy PPF birthday

I found scribbler too, and did some pretty strange stuff with it. I like your cupcake!!

<a href="http://mimitabby.com/blog">Mimi Torchia Boothby Watercolors</a>

Catherine Constance link

3/9/2012 12:29:50 am

Congratulations, fantastic news... :)

JKW link

3/9/2012 12:46:21 am

Congratulations, C E L E B R A T E, but I can see why you were chosen. I love your art work. .. I am partial to maps :) Blessings, Janet PPF

TimelessRituals link

3/9/2012 12:59:32 am

Congrats Mary!!!

Gloria J Zucaro link

3/9/2012 01:01:39 am

I love this latest creation, and am so happy for you in your newest success! Congrats!

carol link

3/9/2012 02:42:52 am

Getting better and better ~ lovely creation! ~namaste, carol ^_^ enjoy the weekend ^_^

Tricia link

3/9/2012 03:45:50 am

I love your work - and this one is no exception. I love how you used the olivine on your piece as islands. I don't remember a green sand beach, but we did go to a black sand beach when we were in Hawaii many years ago. Isn't nature fabulous. Happy PPF and congratulations on your acceptance in the art exhibit. How exciting and well deserved!
Blessings,
Tricia

Jill link

3/9/2012 04:43:48 am

Really wonderful, the olivine is especially nice. The past weeks coming to your blog is bittersweet memory of my few years spent living in Hawaii - I want to go back! Happy PPF!

Annabelle link

3/9/2012 05:50:00 am

Hi Mary,

Love your island maps, beautiful as always and congrats to being accepted in the exhibit.
All the best with the show.

Faye link

3/9/2012 06:08:53 am

Mary, congratulations on a well-deserved honor! How wonderful! Your piece on this post is vivid and gorgeous. I love, love, love the colors.

Cameron link

3/9/2012 07:00:30 am

That is fantastic news! What a wonderful way to stay motivated all year long....to create for your exhibition!
It would be quite a sight to see all your work hanging up together!

Happy PPF!
Cameron

Pauline Leger link

3/9/2012 08:18:34 am

Mary, your ISLANDS painting is gorgeous and i'm SO SO happy for you that you're going to exhibit!!! What a thrill... good for you! Be proud, girl. Your work is beautiful. xoxo

Sharmon Davidson link

3/9/2012 10:13:46 am

That's great news- congratulations on your upcoming exhibition! And I love those olivine islands!

Kristin link

3/9/2012 11:14:26 am

YAY!!! I am so happy for you! You so deserve it! And gorgeous, luscious, detailed piece too, xoxo

robinpanzerart link

3/9/2012 11:23:15 am

Oh Mary what exciting news! I'm so happy for you! Your piece for today is delish too! Happy PPF!

Sophia link

3/9/2012 11:46:46 am

Wow! Congrats to you, Mary! Yippeee! Well deserved. :)

Lynn link

3/9/2012 12:50:42 pm

Wonderful piece of art! Many congrats for your inclusion in the art shows.

Valerie-Jael Tups link

3/9/2012 03:43:17 pm

Beautiful work and well done on being chosen for the exhibition! Great news! Valerie

Anne link

3/9/2012 04:28:51 pm

Congratulations! ...but no wonder, your pieces (including the latest one) are so awesome! <3

jean Zoss link

3/9/2012 09:34:56 pm

fantastic! congratulations, mary!! i love the addition of the 'islands' and that texture in the upper right corner really intrigues me! happy PPF!

crystal link

3/9/2012 10:00:52 pm

contratulations! :-)

Daniele link

3/10/2012 05:10:57 am

I am so excited for you! You're so very very talented and unique.

Bravo bravo!!!

Victoria link

3/10/2012 10:37:06 pm

Fabulous news..congrats Mary!! beautiful work as always..shine on and keep shining!
Victoria

Stephanie link

3/10/2012 10:41:33 pm

Mary, love your art so much, it's awesome and so creative with lots of ideas. Now I'm follow you too. :-) Nice weekend

Annette G link

3/11/2012 05:30:14 am

wowee Mary, congratulations........loving the latest creation.....Happy PPF, Annette x

Linda Robinson link

3/11/2012 01:58:30 pm

Now that is some exciting new.. So happy for you!! I just love seeing your creations. So creative..

Happy PPF...

Kokopelli link

3/11/2012 07:03:23 pm

Wonderful painting! Your colors always make me think of vacation by the sea. Congrats on the exhibition!

patsy link

3/11/2012 07:30:25 pm

Congratulations! that is exciting indeed! Your work is fantastic and this one in particular has such a great color mix.

anne link

3/12/2012 05:07:10 am

Congratulations!!! That is so exciting!!

Happy (late) PPF! Your paintings are really beautiful. I enjoy seeing them and hearing about your technique.

And thanks for all of your kind comments! I really appreciate them!