Chrysalis Gallery and The Auction

Many exciting things have happened this month while being in NY. One of them being my acceptance into a very prestigious gallery in Southampton!

The Chrysalis Gallery is a luxurious gallery in the wealthy stretch of Southampton, NY. I made contact with the gallery through an artist-friend who exhibits there. I initially sent them a trial painting which sold in less than a week, "that never happens" they said! So, they want more paintings...

I decided to paint some dolphins as I am on my ocean kick at the moment. 

The final painting, Dolphin Magic 30x40 Oil on canvas

Dolphin Magic, original study 8x10 Oil on canvas. Sold.

The painting had dried and I was ready to take it in to the gallery. When I approached the entrance I was warmly greeted by a security guard. The owner and the guard were both very impressed by my work and talent. I am now exhibiting with 19 other world famous artists!

I attended a reception at the gallery and paparazzi were there following the celebrities and artists... It was quite the experience! Also that same night all the paintings I had been working on since my arrival to NY were put in a fine art auction. I received a notification that all 3 of my paintings had sold and one of them went for 127% over its original price. It was a very good night and all my hard work paid off!

These are the paintings that I had been working on in August that sold in the auction:

Garden Flower 8x10 Oil on canvas. Sold.

Old Boat 9x12 Oil on canvas. Sold.

Kimogenor Point 11x14 Oil on canvas. Sold.

Back to Posting....

I realized that I have neglected to post to this blog for some time. I left off right before my travels to Europe (Scotland, England, France). The trip was breathtaking and each country offered so much beauty and inspiration. I traveled for a month and it was not enough time to take it all in. I am looking forward to returning someday.

This summer has been slow on art sales. Surprisingly, I was slow to put them out too. Both don't work well together. I claim that I can never paint another mountain or moose... which for the most part is true. This summer I lacked inspiration and motivation to paint and thought about giving up the whole career several times! I was hoping the Big Move to New York City would change things...

I moved to New York City in August. I live in a charming 2 bd, 1 bath house right on the water on Long Island. The house has been in the family since the 1800s as a part of huge estate and original settlers. The best piece of land is kept snug under this cottage that was once used as an artist's studio. There is a rusted, iron sign out front that says "The Studio." I am excited to be fulfilling its name once again. It truly is the perfect studio with sweeping views of West Creek and the ocean.



This is West Creek during low tide. It is fun to explore in a kayak!

I have been enjoying going to the beach and boogie boarding the waves... one of my favorite things to do! I have also enjoyed getting back into my painting. Yes, I am fully inspired and thriving in my new environment. The ocean is a huge part of my life after living in Hawaii. A change of scenery is all I needed.