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As of April 8th, 2010, most news will be posted here:
http://artbysaltiel.blogspot.com/




Bring on the Blooms opened June 4th, 2010 at Art & Soul Studio/Gallery in High River.
Linda Mercer, Annie Froese and I worked together, May 21st, and the above photo shows
the result; our interpretations of the same vase of flowers is called "Musical Chairs".
The exhibition continues for the month of June.
More photos can be seen on my blog ... please click on link above.

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April 4th, 2010
GEE, IT'S GOOD TO BE BACK HOME AGAIN!

We spent the month of March in Palm Springs, California and truly enjoyed ourselves;
some tennis, golf, swimming, touring, shopping, hiking and good times with friends.
I've created several photo albums of our time away, please find the links below.

March 8th, enjoying sangria on the condo's patio	March 25th, painting on the patio.  See the paintings on the Special Projects page

Getting There; Vegas, etc.  http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=392850&id=715295437&l=a8a07b37ce
Palm Springs Part One:  http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=393640&id=715295437&l=82cca66b37
Palm Springs Part Two: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=402750&id=715295437&l=bd92ad2e39
Joshua Tree National Park: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=403883&id=715295437&l=8a62bbb1d4
Palm Springs Part Three: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=405860&id=715295437&l=526ee7c00f
Indian Canyons:  http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=408404&id=715295437&l=6dc426bda3
Last Day and the trip home:  http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=408430&id=715295437&l=7a08ee19af


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February 12th, 2010
Kari and me in front of my painting of her at the
EMPOWERING WOMEN Group Exhibition



The show continues for the month of February at Willowtree Designs, Claresholm, AB
To see more photos of the opening reception please click here:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=381506&id=715295437&l=ff57aab360


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January 23rd, 2010 
and I announce the privilege of having  
A LIVE MODEL!

It's been three years since I've been fortunate enough to work from a live model.
In December I was given the name of a woman who wanted to pose, nude.  It was
on her 'bucket list'.  I rallied the troupes and we set a date.  Not only beautiful, Kari
knows what to do and is an absolute delight to work with.  We worried it would be a
one-time event and so we are very grateful that Kari wants to continue posing for us.
When I expressed a desire to have the luxury of time to paint, not just sketch, her,
she permitted me to photograph her.  The idea I was incubating for this painting
took a twist when Kari was compelled to bring me an eagle's feather (and a robin's
nest).  She had no way of knowing that the day she was chose to give me these
items was the day before my Father's birthday.  He'd be 93 if he hadn't died four
years ago.  Dad had an attraction to birds, they showed up in all of his art.  To him
they symbolized freedom.  Now, whenever I see a bird circling overhead, I imagine
it's him looking out for me.

And so, Dad's clay 'bird' vase and the eagle feather had to be in the painting.


KARI, ANGEL MESSENGER
12" x 16"   oil on panel   NFS

Although not for sale, this painting will be a part of the EMPOWERING WOMEN group
exhibition, on for the month of February, 2010, at Willowtree Designs, Claresholm.

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January 19th, 2010
INTRODUCING RANDOM DAILY PAINTINGS

It was only recently that I became aware of this 'movement', but it has been going on for years.  A
number of my artist friends have been creating small paintings as a challenge to themselves.  I thought
I'd join them and give it a whirl!  There is stimulation and much value in this excellent discipline.  I explain
it further on my SPECIAL PROJECTS page and that's where you'll find what I have been painting and
where new pieces will be posted.

   
My set up for 'Cocktail Tomatoes'