INSTAGRAM :

Have you been on Instagram?

It's where you'll find me most of the time.

I will post on my Instagram just about twice a week or more!

I'll share a new painting in the works :

 Here's  a favorite selfie of my girls :

Then here's me giving it try :

I'm not always consistent posting here on my blog,

so I invite you to pay a visit on my

Instagram - autumnlanestudios

My art to yours,

Yvette

Art Ark Gallery Exhibit :

Happy New Year!

This January through February I will have

a few paintings exhibited in the

Silicon Valley Open Studios - "Sneak Preview"

at the Art Ark Gallery in San Jose.

The funny thing about the paintings I had planned on showing 

for the Art Ark Gallery is....

My exhibit at the Top Nosh Cafe was ending soon,

and I had planned to show one of the large 

paintings from the cafe ("Veranda" shown below), 

but low and behold,

I got this wonderful email from someone interested

in buying it!

So thank goodness I had a large canvas primed with texture

all ready to paint!

Note to myself: Always be ready for the unexpected!!

I thought "Veranda" was not going to sell by now, 

and I would be able to show it again. :)

The family that bought it for their beautiful home

couldn't be any nicer.  I hope they send me

a photo when they hang it up!

 While my art was on display at Top Nosh Cafe,

I sold another painting to a wonderful person.

She wanted to buy "Fiesta Bloom" for her boyfriend

for Christmas.  They both go to Top Nosh Cafe 

frequently and he had admired this painting.

So this was a special treat for me to meet her 

and be part of a great gift!

I always love meeting the people who like my

art...words can't describe the personal happiness I get!

Back to the Art Ark Gallery:

Silicon Valley Open Studios - "Sneak Preview"

January 10 - February 6, 2015

Gallery Hours: Saturdays-

January 17, 24 & 31

11am - 4pm

Opening Reception is Sat. January 10, 6pm-9pm

Here's a photo taken after my husband and I hung my art.

The top one is "Veranda II" and next to it

are four 8x8 paintings to compliment it.

"Botanical Rising" is just below it.

My art to yours,

Yvette

NEW WORK ! :

  I am excited to share some new work!

These paintings capture

my abstract botanical style.  

I loved working

with the hues of citron and amber,

and always my favorites: sage & olive green.

Then I explored the vivid jewel tones as well!

 

 They are currently for sale and on display

from Nov. - Dec.

in downtown Willow Glen

at the Top Nosh Cafe.

 

 

 Please click on my "ARTWORK" page to see titles and sizes.

This painting sold to a very dear friend of mine!

My art to yours,

Yvette

 

Studio | Work in Progress :

It's been a busy month for me....again

There are a few upcoming shows and exhibits in my near future

that I need to prepare for . . .

Honestly, the past several months have been the most

productive for me - ever!

This is what I have strived for!  It's hard work!

I also work part-time in the interior/architectural field as well,

so the time I am actually free to spend in my studio

is ever so precious!  

Working as a designer and an artist is the perfect balance 

for me personally.  

I consider myself pretty lucky! :)

But back to the studio

Here a couple of new paintings to share:

 Upcoming Shows: 

(more to come later!)

I will be in Palo Alto this Saturday, September 20 from 10am-4pm

at the Foothills Tennis & Swim Club

3351 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto

and

In the spirit of The Day of the Dead

Expo Catrina 

 I will be at the San Jose Mexican Consulate

2125 Zanker Road, San Jose

from 6-9pm

My art to yours,

Yvette

 

50|50 SHOW : My accomplishment!

My summer was happily consumed by creating

my 50 small works

for the Sanchez Art Center's 6th Annual 50|50 Show!!

URBAN BOTANICALS | No. 50

The entire process has been so amazing and rewarding

as an artist.

From meeting some of the other artists in the show,

to challenging myself to complete all of my small paintings

in the allotted time, and most importantly,

feeling satisfied and proud of my finished work.

The opening was last weekend in Pacifica.

My family came to support me on this amazing experience!

 We were amazed by what we saw in the galleries,

from traditional style of paintings to abstracts, print making, collages,

photography, ceramics, wood designs and more.

It was so inspiring to see how other artists create!

I wanted to share some photos of my collection, I call

 "Urban Botanicals" - abstracts from the garden:

 

final glazes before varnishing

 

Here I am labeling the back of each panel according to the grid layout

 

It's time to pack them up for install day!

Sanchez Art Center provided us a grid layout to nail from

Keeping them straight!

Almost done!

Close-up of the center

I created this to go along side my Bio and Artist Statement

Bronze texture close-ups!

Loving the teal glaze on this texture detail!

 Here are a few of my 50 paintings:

Copyright Yvette Head|Autumn Lane Studios 2014

URBAN BOTANICALS | No. 6

URBAN BOTANICALS | No. 10

URBAN BOTANICALS | No. 30

URBAN BOTANICALS | No. 35

The Sanchez Art Center's 50|50 Show

August 22 - September 28, 2014

Gallery hours: Fri, Sat, Sun 1-5 and by appt.

From my art to yours,

Yvette

My girls, the critics! :)

 

Villa Montalva :

Yesterday, I participated in a wonderful event at the

Montalvo Arts Center

in Saratoga, CA

I was invited to be one of the artists

to do live painting for

The Final Friday Art Party

with Chris Reed and Tulio Flores.

 

We all braved the heat that day

and enjoyed a casual afternoon on the grounds

of an historic villa.

There was music performed by the talented Chris Reed,

and an art exhibit by the amazing visual artist Tulio Flores.

 Myself and other local artists

set up our tables and easels on the lawn.

-unfortunately, I didn't take more photos during the event! 

This was a really fun experience for me,

working on a new painting in such

an inspiring environment. 

I didn't finish my painting,

maybe because the glazes were not drying

as quickly from the humidity, or

I had too much fun mingling with the guests & other artists!

 

My daughters and I plan to return to the

Villa Montalvo soon to hike the trails.

It has alot of eye candy for me to see 

from the architectural details, to

the artist projects created throughout

the grounds, the large old trees, 

flowers and succulents galore,

and more I haven't seen yet!

I want to thank both Chris and Tulio 

for an amazing afternoon!

My art to yours,

Yvette