Debe Abbott's Art Blog

Paper Sculpture Invitational

2012-02-14T10:37:00.001-08:00

Paper Aniversary
March 10 - May 6, 2012
A paper sculpture invitational with work by Debe Abbott, Charles Clary, Melinda McDaniel, Carlos N. Molina, and Angie Pickman

In celebration of the one year anniversary of the new building. Art's Center, Old Forge, NY., 3273 State Rte. 28, Old Forge, NY

Gallery on First

2012-02-04T13:23:00.000-08:00

Working a lot in the studio lately. Today I did a demonstration and made some new friends. Traffic in the gallery has been excellent with all the snow birds in town. Several nice sales too! Life is Good!

Midnight in Santa Fe $500.00

2012-01-21T06:16:00.001-08:00

My latest mixed media piece. "Midnight in Santa Fe".

Framed in a charcoal frame with an off white mat the piece measures 20.5" X 31.25"

This painting is currently on view at Gallery on First, Sanford, Fl. .

Time Machine

2012-01-13T11:05:00.000-08:00

A little side diversion. "Time Machines" I needed a clock for the studio so I made this up and had requests, so I have made a few more. Will post more photos soon. These are made of paper.

"Betty's" SOLD

2012-01-13T11:02:00.000-08:00

The latest interior. I hadn't done any of these in quite a while. This one sold before I had it finished. Prints are available.

Hypertufa Pots and Garden Sculpture

2011-12-26T11:16:00.000-08:00

Besides making art, gardening and cooking are my other passions. How perfect is this? Hypertufa pots and sculpture. Art for the garden! They make great pots for growing not only flowers but culianry herbs also.

I am enjoying making these organic, earthy pots. It's really a lot of fun. I will continue to experiment and refine my technique and soon offer these for sale at the gallery and maybe at garden shows and farmers markets along with Kevin's trellis's and garden sculpture.

Pastel Study - St. Johns River area

2011-12-06T09:29:00.000-08:00

Another quick study.

"Along The St. Johns"

2011-12-06T09:17:00.000-08:00

A pastel study of the St. John's River near Sanford, Florida. 5" X 9"

This was done just before the sun went down.

More Hay Bales

2011-10-19T08:14:00.000-07:00

Another pastoral hay bale scene underway as I prepare work to ship north to the Finger Lakes Gallery in Canadaigua.

Back to Work

2011-10-17T05:56:00.000-07:00

This past week I finally settled in and got back to work. Finger Lakes Gallery in Canandaigua, NY contacted me and asked for more pastels as they had sold the last two they had in stock.

My intention had been to begin working on a new series of Florida inspired landscapes, but that will have to wait. I hope to do some plein air painting later this week, but first I have to get some things shipped back to New York. It just so happens I have several ready to go and I have several more almost ready for framing.

Traffic has been good at the gallery and I am so impressed with all the energy here in Sanford. It seems that there is something going on all the time. Kevin and I have both sold a painting and he has a sculpture commission.

At Work In My New Studio

2011-10-09T06:57:00.000-07:00

Our new working studio and gallery at Gallery On First in Sanford, Florida.

Moving

2011-09-15T08:25:00.001-07:00

Posts will be few and far between for the next month or so as we move from New York to Florida.

We will move into our new gallery space at Gallery on First in Sanford in October and we will be the featured artists for the Sanford Art Walk on the 28th.

Check back as we have a lot of exciting things about to happen!

Moving Sale

2011-07-23T09:17:00.000-07:00

Yes we did this last year before the auction, but now we finally have the properties sold and we only have a few weeks before everything must be out. All inventory not going with us to Florida will be sold at blow out, "Yard Sale" prices.

We regret that we cannot accept new framing orders.

Gallery on First - Sanford, Florida

2011-05-26T06:46:00.000-07:00

Kevin and I will have studio/gallery space at Gallery on First when we return to Sanford.

Gallery on First is co-located with the Jeanine Taylor Folk Art Gallery one of the south's top rated folk art galleries.

Private Student Lessons

2010-10-27T08:21:00.001-07:00

As a result of numerous requests, I will resume teaching private lessons. Please contact me for more information. kabbott765@netzero.com or stop by the gallery

Salmon River Falls - Autumn

2010-08-12T11:29:00.000-07:00

Here is essentially the same view only with more of an autumn feel in my color selections. I wanted to give the THTLT gals a couple to choose from.

Salmon River Falls

2010-08-11T10:50:00.000-07:00

$450.00 SOLD

Here is the finished painting. The changes are subtle, highlights mostly. I'm pleased with this one and I'm already working another from a slightly different perspective.

A Little Closer to Being Done

2010-08-11T10:24:00.000-07:00

Salmon River Falls - In Progress

2010-08-11T07:33:00.001-07:00

This is a pastel I'm working on for the promotional material for this year's Tug Hill Plein Air Paint Out. A few things to "tweek" and this will be done. I'll post the finished painting later today.

Moose River

2010-07-08T11:52:00.000-07:00

This original pastel painted in the "alla prima" plein air style is a soft nostalgic view of the Moose River near Old Forge, NY. The image measures approx. 6" X 10.25" and is archivally framed with a classic gold leaf moulding, double mat with a fabric outer mat and a gold leaf fillet. Glazed with conservation glass.

This painting is available. $400.00

"Back To Huachuca"

2010-06-19T10:26:00.000-07:00

This mixed media collage is an older piece that I decided to dust off, give it a new frame and include it our show at Edgewood Gallery. I have always liked the piece which was part of a very successful series I did several years ago. These works were exhibited at Dante's in Armory Square and several sold at that time. A few more sold over the years here at our gallery. There are only two left out of about a dozen. I figured as long as I had the glass off it would be a time to digitally document it. The other piece is "Desert Dawn". I'll post that one next.

"Back To Huachuca" $900.00 SOLD

"The Birthday Painting" & Current News

2010-06-04T10:03:00.000-07:00

"The Birthday Painting". This is a recent acrylic on paper that has yet to be framed or priced. It is one of several pieces I am getting ready for our show at Edgewood Gallery in Syracuse. The show opens June 25 and runs until September 10. Edgewood Gallery is located at 216 Tecumseh Road in a wonderful neighborhood between the SU hill and Nottingham.

Kevin and I also have several paintings in "Art Literally" in Watertown. This a great selling show that benefits the Northern New York Red Cross and the Watertown Public Library.

In addition to these shows and a couple of other events this spring, sales have been brisk at our gallery with over a dozen paintings sold since March. I currently have three others on hold. The paintings sold have included a variety of styles including pastel landscapes, oils, interiors and acrylic and mixed media abstracts.

It's good to be busy!

SOLD

2010-04-26T05:27:00.000-07:00

CNY ART SHOWCASE

2010-04-16T05:17:00.001-07:00

A couple of new paintings

2010-02-26T11:13:00.000-08:00

Here are a couple of new things. I have not titled them as yet, but I think they are done. I have been working on some new small abstract paintings for several upcoming shows.

Tularosa

2010-02-10T11:39:00.000-08:00

Mixed media on rag board. 15" X 17" framed $250.00 SOLD

Tug Hill Field - SOLD

2010-01-20T11:05:00.000-08:00

This mini "plein air" painting measures 4" X 6" (image size) and frames out to 8" X 10". This is typical of the framing treatments we use on these paintings. These mini oils are selling in galleries from $150.00 - $180.00. Buy direct from the artist and save.

Along Montoso Road

2010-01-18T12:20:00.000-08:00

This is the latest from my series of mini "plein air" style oil paintings. $150.00.

Tres Piedras

2010-01-13T04:10:00.000-08:00

Miniature "plein air" style oil on panel. Please contact me for more information kabbott765@netzero.com or 315-668-9459

Cerro Montoso

2010-01-11T13:27:00.002-08:00

I am back working on my "plein air" style mini oil paintings. I did a series of these paintings about two years ago and a few here and there since. In the last few months I have sold most of what I had between here at our gallery and my galleries in Canadaigua and Vermont.

These painting range from as small as 3.5" X 5" up to about 8" X 10" (image).

"Cerro Montoso" measures 4.25 X 4.25 and is framed in an over sized silver contemporary frame bringing the outside dimension to 9" X 9". These paintings are available at $150.00. We will be adding them to our on-line store soon. Until then contact me for more information. kabbott765@netzero.com or 315-668-9459

This Holiday Season, Give the Gift of Art

2009-12-08T05:12:00.000-08:00

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Near Magdalena - SOLD

2009-11-20T12:10:00.000-08:00

This small "plein air" oil painting (approx. 9" X 10") "Near Magdalena" just sold this afternoon and I realized I didn't have a photograph of it. I just sold three older paintings recently that went out the door and I hadn't photographed them either. Shame on me. You would think I would have learned by now. At least those three paintings are at a nearby friends house. I will have plenty of opportunity to get pictures of them at some point.

This little gem of a painting is part of a series of small landscapes that I did about two years ago. I have always liked this one. It is going to a good home and will be part of a wonderful art collection. The gentleman who purchased this painting is an avid art collector and I have been in his home to see it. Very impressive. Made my day!

"REPLY" at the Gear Factory

2009-10-12T08:56:00.000-07:00

KII posed for this photo with Mom on opening night of "Reply" at the Gear Factory, Saturday, October 10, 2009.

This show was a lot of fun and the turnout was good as it always is for the shows there. Looks like Kevin and I may have landed another show in another venue. A gallery curator who saw our work at this exhibit has expressed interest in giving us a show. I'll fill you in later as this develops.

"Mid Town Blues"

2009-10-09T11:51:00.000-07:00

This acrylic abstraction is one of a set of three. The other two paintings in the set sold several years ago at a gallery in Rochester. This one has been in storage for several years and I recently brought it out and "re-discovered" it.

I really like this painting. It is very vibrant and would be great in an office or a contemporary home. I have decided to exhibit it in the "Reply" art show at the Gear Factory in Syracuse. This show opens Saturday, Oct. 10 at 200 So. Geddes St., Syracuse.

"A Song For Adelaide"

2009-10-02T08:19:00.000-07:00

Mixed Media Collage. This painting will be included in an invitational exhibition at the Art Association of Oswego, "Willful Eclecticism".

Exhibitions

OCTOBER 10 – NOVEMBER 16

Willful Eclecticism:
Postmodern Invitational

and

Recent work from the members of
Hat Factory Art Collective

Oswego Civic Arts Center

Sponsored by The Art Association of Oswego

Reception on October 10th from 7-9 pm

The reception is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

Opening in the Timothy McHenry Gallery on the Art Center’s second floor will be Willful Eclecticism, an invitational exhibition of CNY artists whose work embodies a Postmodern approach. Selected area artists have been asked to submit artwork along with an explanation of its relationship to Postmodern themes such as conscious borrowing of ideas or imagery, skepticism toward universal beliefs, and reaction against modernist strategies of image-making.

Opening concurrently in the Jo Hyse Gallery on the first floor of the Arts Center will be a new exhibition of artwork by the members of Hat Factory, a local art collective of emerging artists whose work is diverse and cutting-edge.

The Oswego Civic Arts Center is located at the northernmost end of East 4th Street in Oswego, directly across from Fort Ontario.

Regular gallery hours are from 2-5 pm on weekends or by appointment. For more info call 315 343-5675.

Plein Air Painting at Boldt Castle

2009-07-11T11:20:00.001-07:00

Last Wednesday I was invited to join a group of artists from the region to paint "en plein air" at the famous Boldt Castle in the Thousand Islands. Although I have been to the Thousand Islands many times, this was my first visit to Boldt Castle. Needless to say I was impressed. Pictured here are the castle (top), the boat house and at the bottom is the power house.

I will post the work done next. Stay tuned!

2009 TUG HILL PLEIN AIR PAINT OUT

2009-06-22T09:31:00.000-07:00

Despite rain showers in the forecast the day turned out absolutely beautiful. Eighteen of the regions top landscape painters were invited to participate in the 2nd annual event, a fundraiser for Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust. Works completed between 9:00 am and 2:00pm were auctioned that evening following a wine and cheese reception and preview.

Art Literally & St. David's COTA Success

2009-06-13T05:56:00.000-07:00

This is the second year in a row that Kevin and I participated in the the St. David's Celebration of the Arts in Dewitt and Watertown's Art Literally art shows. Despite the ailing economy we enjoyed good sales at both.

I sold an original abstraction at St. David's and Kevin sold two digitally manipulated photographs.

The Watertown show which benefits the Watertown Library and the Northern New York Red Cross was also very good to us. I sold an original pastel landscape and Kevin sold two photographs.

All together between the two shows our sales totalled almost $1,200.00 of which almost half went to the charity sponsors and the balance back to the artists.

I do not know the totals for the shows but indications are that they may have been down slightly but still good fundraisers for the sponsors.

Up next - The TUG HILL PLEIN AIR PAINT OUT on Sunday June 21 at Constable Hall in Constableville, NY. This invitational event features 20 of the top plein air painters in the region who produce work that is auctioned off at the end of the day to benefit the Tug Tomorrow Land Trust. Hope to see you there!

"Corn Field in Winter" SOLD

2009-02-28T07:37:00.000-08:00

My current project. A corn field along Mallory Road in Hastings, NY.

Carters Beach Sunset

2009-02-24T12:29:00.000-08:00

The finished painting. Carters Beach Sunset measures 15.5" X 21", framed. Presented in an antigued silver frame and antique white double, spaced acid free mat and mount. Glazed with conservation glass. Available for purchase. $425.00

Progress - "Sunset at Carter's Beach

2009-02-11T08:10:00.001-08:00

Almost done! Here is a view of the painting from my last post as it has evolved to this point. A little bit of fine tuning is all it needs at this point.

"A Work In Progress"

2009-02-04T13:15:00.000-08:00

This is one of several paintings that I am currently working on. This piece may become just a smaller study for a much larger piece, but I'll have to see. I will be working on the reflection on the beach and try to bring that to life.

Back to Work At Last!

2009-01-19T12:54:00.000-08:00

After a long lay off it feels good to get back to painting again. We are just too busy in the gallery during the holidays to really devote much time to painting. I have a number of shows coming up in 2009 so I need to get back to it. Sometimes taking a little time off is refreshing you come back with new energy. On the other hand I think it is ultimately better to paint everyday when possible.

Tug Hill Camp

2008-12-23T13:10:00.000-08:00

This camp in Redfield, NY was done as a commission for a customer who had it done for a Christmas present to the owners.

The painting is pastel and done in the studio but in "Plein Air" style.

Shop Abbott's Studio On-Line for the Holidays!

2008-12-16T07:11:00.000-08:00

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Trenton Falls Gorge - Plein Air Study

2008-11-12T08:58:00.000-08:00

This orginal pastel is the first of two pieces I painted at the Tug Hill Invitational Plein Air Paint Out. The second piece (framed) sold at auction that evening for $300.00. Presented in a single off white mat this image measures 5.5" X 7" and is avilable unframed for $50.00. SOLD

Champagne & Summer Gardens" SOLD

2008-10-23T14:25:00.000-07:00

Another one of my old favorites has sold to the same collector that bought "Raven Blues" and "Yellow & Black". This picture was taken as I was about to deliver it to it's new home.

Tug Hill Invitational Plein Air Paint Out

2008-10-13T09:47:00.000-07:00

Seventeen painters gathered at Trenton Falls Gorge near Holland Patent, NY for the first annual "Tug Hill Invitational Plein Air Paint Out". A warm sunny fall day made for good attendance and a lot of fun. Hundreds of people turned out to walk the trails and watch the artists at work.

The sales tent at the base of the trails stayed busy all day and several artists did quite well, especially those who had painted the Gorge preivously. I think nearly every painting of Trenton Falls Gorge sold. One woman from Texas bought three.

The days activities were followed by a dinner for the artists and a live auction of the works created during the day. Nineteen out of 21 paintings sold at auction with the proceeds going to the Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust.

My pastel pictured here sold at auction for $300.00. It was a beautiful day, a lot of fun and raised money for a very worth while cause.

"Yellow & Black" SOLD $900

2008-10-06T14:09:00.000-07:00

This is an older painting that I recently sold. The piece measures 30" X 42" and is acrylic on paper. I did this painting in 1994. I had it in several shows and at Roberta Wood Gallery for a while. It always takes the right person to come along especially with the abstract work. I put it into semi retirement (storage) about ten years ago.

I put it up in the studio recently and that "right" person discovered it. It now has a home. I'm glad! I always really felt good about this painting!

Yellow House in the Harbour

2008-09-07T07:44:00.000-07:00

This original pastel study of a yellow house sitting by the harbour somewhere along Marine Drive north of Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia measures 5" X 8.5". I intend to work this up into a full size finished painting. There is just something I really like about this scene.

This small study is avaiable for purchase at $75.00 + $6.00 shipping unframed in a single off white presentation mat. SOLD! This piece will now live in Washington State.

View from Carter's Beach

2008-08-31T07:56:00.001-07:00

The first of a number of Plein Air studies painted on location in Nova Scotia. This piece measures 5.5" X 11". Available unframed in a single off white mat. $80.00 + $6.00 shipping.

*note - These are studies/sketches done in approximately an hour give or take. A finished painting takes a lot more time and is more refined. Finshed pieces framed will sell in the $400-$600 price range. Many people, however prefer the looser, painterly quality of the studies and the good value they represent.

Today's Study

2008-08-14T09:02:00.001-07:00

The latest of my field studies. This untitled original, plein air pastel is available for purchase. $50.00 + $5.00 shipping. The piece is 5" X 7" will be shipped in a single off white mat only.

Today's Study

2008-08-11T08:15:00.000-07:00

"Field and Sky" a 5' X 7" study painted in soft pastel. This painting is of a scene near the shores of Lake Ontario in Jefferson County, NY. Unframed, single mat $50.00 + $5.00 Shipping. SOLD! This painting is on it's way to it's new home in Arlington, Va.

Visit our On-Line Gallery

2008-08-09T14:14:00.000-07:00

I hope you will take a minute to visit our on-line gallery. Shop us on-line. http://www.abbottsstudio.com/

Unframed Studies For Sale

2008-07-18T10:50:00.000-07:00

I am working on a new series of Plein Air style pastels. I say "Plein Air "style", as some may be done in my studio while others will be painted en plein air. These works will be small, one hour studies for larger works.

Here is today's painting. "Hay Bales, West Monroe" 5 X 7" $50.00 w/ single mat + $5.00 shipping. Call 315-668-9459 or e-mail kabbott765@netzero.com

"Winter, Old Forge" 5 X 7" $50.00 w/single mat + $5.00 Shipping.

Update

2008-07-16T13:27:00.000-07:00

I just took a look at my Current News posting and realized I hadn't updated since April. Time just gets away from me sometimes.

Since the last post I am happy to say the Kevin and I both did well at the Art Literally event in Watertown. We both made multiple sales and helped out a couple of great causes in doing so.

My painting Field Study II - The Family Farm, received a "Judges Choice" award at the Adirondack Theme Show at the Arts Center in Old Forge. This was especially meaningful as Larry Barone (The Gallery/Fine Art, Sackett's Harbor) was this years judge. Larry is a fellow pastelist and I hold him and his work in very high regard.

Despite the constant negative reporting about the economy, sales remain quite good. In addition to the paintings sold at the Watertown show, I have also recently sold a couple of paintings in Vermont and three out of our gallery. One sold to a gentleman from Oswego who has become a collector. He vists the gallery once every year or so and buys a painting. I think he has purchased close to a half dozen of my paintings over the years and at least two or three others by Jeanne Dupre.

Kevin's blog has been receiving national attention and he was recently interviewed by Artspan. Follow the link posted near the top right side bar on his blog to read the interview.

I currently have a painting in the 56th annual Central Adirondack Art Show at the Arts Center in Old Forge and on-going shows at galleries in Canadaigua, NY, Seneca, SC and Jamaica, VT.

ADIRONDACK PASTEL SOCIETY

2008-06-27T17:16:00.000-07:00

http://adirondackpastelsociety.com/

Current News

2008-04-24T14:29:00.000-07:00

As I write this, I am in Old Forge taking a workshop with Pastel Society of America Hall of Famer, Master Pastelist, Mr. Doug Dawson. Doug is a fabulous artist and even better teacher! The Arts Center hosts some great workshops.

I have recently joined as a Charter Member, the newly formed , Adirondack Pastel Society. They do not have a web site yet. Once they do, I'll post a link here. In the mean time if you are an interested artist, gallery owner, patron etc. that would like to learn more about the ADK Pastel Society, contact me and I can put you in touch with the president or another officer.

This is a very busy spring with several shows all at once. Kevin and I are both participating in Art Literally, April 28 - May 9, in Watertown. This is a two week show benefiting the Flower Memorial Library and the Northern NY Red Cross.

We are both showing in the 38th annual, St. Davids Celebration of the Arts, April 29 - May 4.

Also I will be showing at the Corinthian Club in Syracuse with the National League of American Pen Women to benefit the Barnes' Foundation.

It's a lot going on all at once and believe it or not there were several other excellent opportunities during this same period that I just had to turn down. This is on top of my regular everyday work at the gallery. It's been a very busy spring! You can only do so much.

Northeast National Pastel Exhibition 2008

2008-02-27T11:06:00.000-08:00

Today I received word that I was selected to participate in the Northeast National Pastel Exhibition at the Arts Center in Old Forge, NY. I was fortunate to have been a participant in 2005 but was inadvertantly left off the mailing list the following year. In 2007 I just dropped the ball and missed the entry deadline.

This is a fabulous show with great pastel art from all over North America. I am honored to once again be a part of it. The show will hang May 10-June 8. This will be one of the first shows in the new building.

The picture to the right "Field Study for Near Ellisburg" is just that. A smaller study for the piece that will be in the show in Old Forge. This smaller "study" is currrently showing at the Finger Lakes Gallery in Canandaigua, NY.

"Near Ellisburg" is larger and will be for sale during the show. $600

http://www.artscenteroldforge.org/

Finger Lakes Gallery and Frame

2008-02-25T07:45:00.000-08:00

I am pleased to announce that I am once again showing work at a western New York Gallery. I enjoyed a relationship with Roselawn Gallery in Pittsford until their closing. Finger Lakes Gallery and Framing, Main St., Canandaigua currently has a number of pastel landscapes, abstract paintings and miniatures.

I am very excited about this opportunity. I have always enjoyed success in that market and I expect this to be the beginning of a long relationship with this wonderful gallery. Please pay Aimee and Bob a visit when you are over that way!
http://www.galleryandframe.com/