Ken Marsden Art

In my blog two days ago I complained about the weather. Today East Ludington Gallery in Escanaba, MI participated in an Art Walk. The weather was beautiful and we had a great turnout. Perhaps I should complain about the weather more often.

Ken

Ken Marsden Art

We have had a crappy autumn. Usually October is really nice. Not so this year. I can still heat my tiny studio with its small propane heater but when I do, as I did this morning, I just don't seem to be inspired to paint. My solution was to force myself to do some framing projects. Somehow that got the painting mood started and I began routing through CD's of earlier paintings. I think the painting shown here was done perhaps 30 years ago. It was titled simply "Shade".

Ken

Ken Marsden Art

Opposite Points of View

I have always had mixed thoughts about having reproductions of my paintings. I know others have written extensively about the subject but it hasn't helped clear my mind. Generally I have avoided it but occasionally have some done in a much smaller size than the original. Somehow that seems OK. Yesterday I had Graphic Impressions, Wausaukeee, WI make some that will be used for display at City Hall in Menominee, MI. On short notice they wanted paintings of "Winter" and although I have done many, the originals have been sold or are out in galleries so I opted to show reproductions. I seem OK with that. Do other artists struggle with those decisions?

Ken Marsden Art

The East Ludington Gallery in Escanaba, MI is celebrating "TwelveWeeks" of Christmas. In addition, this Saturday, November 7, there is an "Art Walk" which will include ELG. Then, on November 20 and 21 the gallery will hold its annual Christmas Open House. ELG's Christmas Open House events are always a fun time with a variety of discounts on Fine Art and gift items covering a wide range of prices. If you are within driving distance please stop by. Actually, since the gallery is open six days a week, any day is fun at ELG.

Here is a recent painting of a Wisconsin farm that will be hanging in the gallery as soon as I finish framing it.

...see ya there!

Ken

Ken Marsden Art

Last night we attended the unveiling of Kay Eaton's oil portrait of congressman Bart Stupak. Kay did a very nice job. The conressman and wife were of course there and host Nancy Douglass had arranged for some delicious treats. The event was held at the library in Menominee, MI. The library overlooks the marina and the lighthouse at the mouth of the Menominee River. That prompts me to include this recent painting which will be converted into six inch tiles to be sold at local galleries. It perhaps might be a bit more "Edgy" than my normal style.

Ken Marsden Art

This is the stone carving done by Night Bird. We purchased it at the Indian Pueblo near Taos, New Mexico.

Ken Marsden Art

Earlier this year I wrote about our trip to Taos, New Mexico. Like all good tourists we visited the Indian Pueblo community near by. I purchased a stylized stone carving of a bear done by Night Bird. He allowed me to take his photograph and I used it to do a portrait in watercolor. Here is Night Bird.