May 08, 2009

the paintings are hung in the gallery with care

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I have "The Night Before Christmas" poem running through my head this morning, except for the "stockings being hung by the chimney with care", my paintings have been hung "in the gallery with care". 


Yesterday afternoon in one final blast of work, I painted a wall installation, and hung all of the paintings. That’s it, months of work, completed. Just a few final details to finish up and then it’s time for fun! mani/pedi, shopping for a dress to wear, going to a dinner party. It’s going to be an especially good day. 

You can now preview {almost} all {I had a last minute creative burst and some of the paintings are still being added to the site} of the paintings online. If you are interested in purchasing one, please contact the gallery. And if you live here in L.A. and can make it to the opening, come by and say hello!

Black Maria Gallery, Opening Saturday May 9, 7 - 10:30 p.m.
3137 Glendale Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90039

I achieved a small milestone this week, and I’m now going to take a moment {to notice and appreciate it.}

have an especially good weekend! 

Wall mural

a detail of my wall installation...I’m thinking, painting a wall mural{s} might be fun...

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Comments (25)

So exciting!!

Posted by: desiree fawn | 05/08/2009 09:46:37 AM

congratulations!

Posted by: deb | 05/08/2009 09:55:47 AM

Please take more than a "moment" because it's so well deserved! It looks wonderful. It really really does. *sniff* I hope you find a pretty dress and have the time of your life.

Posted by: Shanon | 05/08/2009 10:00:45 AM

awww Shanon, thank you. *sniff*

Posted by: Marisa | 05/08/2009 10:02:11 AM

It looks positively stunning. How fun. I LOVE the wall painting...is that finishing touch that pulls it all together. Congratulations!!!

Posted by: erin | 05/08/2009 10:21:38 AM

It all looks so wonderful. Congratulations Marisa! Oh I wish I could be there for your opening!!!

Posted by: Rita Vindedzis | 05/08/2009 10:28:51 AM

It looks fantastic Marisa! Have a wonderful, wonderful day :)

Posted by: Little Brown Rabbit | 05/08/2009 10:32:57 AM

CONGRATULATIONS, Marisa! All of these pieces are simply gorgeous. I hope you have a lovely weekend and so much fun at the opening. Sending you big hugs!
all love, kelly

Posted by: kelly CONNOR | 05/08/2009 10:54:35 AM

It looks so fantastic! And I'm seeing another product in the works for you: vinyl wall decals. Bask in the glow of your accomplishment and have a wonderful time!!

Posted by: terry | 05/08/2009 11:08:31 AM

SO EXCITING!!! Marisa - this is wonderful, beautiful, and inspiring. Congratulations. I know that much hard work has gone into this. ENJOY!! (I wish I could go, but I am on the other coast!! Best wishes!!)

Posted by: MSB | 05/08/2009 11:18:22 AM

Wow. The wall installation is amazing. So beautiful. Oh how I wish I lived closer so I could see it all in person. I know this is a huge accomplishment. Enjoy every moment of it. You and your lovely work deserve to be celebrated.

Posted by: Estelle | 05/08/2009 11:33:14 AM

have a wonderful show! i am so excited for you!
your paintings are amazing (great preview) and the wall display is just perfect!

Posted by: Melissa | 05/08/2009 11:35:19 AM

Oh it looks BEAUTIFUL!! Congratulations on what I know will be a lovely show! Take it all in Marisa... I see many, MANY more wonderful things lining up for you... you've always deserved it! Enjoy your fun-filled weekend - see you tomorrow night!;)

Posted by: SpoonFedArt | 05/08/2009 01:32:56 PM

Looks fantastic!!! Have a magnificent weekend, enjoy. :)

Posted by: staceywinters | 05/08/2009 09:36:29 PM

Oo, looks great, Marisa!! Love the mural and it made me think, hey, you could do awesome wall decals!!

Posted by: leah | 05/08/2009 09:57:15 PM

Good luck tonight, Marisa! I'll be thinking about you. Wish I could be there. xoxo

Posted by: melissa moss | 05/09/2009 02:28:55 PM

Have a wonderful show, you're paintings look so great! Love the mural!

Posted by: ali | 05/09/2009 02:53:00 PM

Marisa, it looks gorgeous and fantastic! Hope your having a wonderful weekend and love to you!

Posted by: Jacqueline | 05/09/2009 09:36:03 PM

Just "found" your blog!
love your illustrations very much!
what a wonderful show!!!!!!!!!!!!
I wish I could be there!!!!!!

Posted by: ayelet (nishale) | 05/11/2009 10:55:03 AM

congratulations on your opening sat- we loved it!
xxxoooo

Posted by: mavis | 05/11/2009 02:24:02 PM

This is AMAZING!!! Congrats on something truly spectacular! Have so much fun at your opening!

Posted by: Molly Kate | 05/12/2009 08:32:38 AM

Your paintings are lovely! I also love what you did to the wall. It's a nice touch to your gallery. Congratulations! :)

Posted by: Krystle | 05/13/2009 12:50:14 AM

Your paintings look great, I especially love the wall mural. You did a great job on this, I'm sure many more will follow!

xo

Posted by: Holly decor8 | 05/14/2009 09:37:45 AM

your work is amazing!!:)

Posted by: Andrea | 05/16/2009 10:21:54 AM

this looks absolutely amazing, congratulations - i wish you every success always....and one of these days, i will buy one of your original pieces before they sell!!

Posted by: Shelley T | 05/22/2009 04:46:47 AM