REMINDER - HOLIDAY ART SHOW & SALE THIS SATURDAY

Artist Karen Friedland will be showing her work at her annual Holiday Art Show and Sale, this Saturday, 12 noon – 5 PM at 190 Marlborough Road, Brooklyn. Original paintings in acrylic, pastel and oil, as well as prints, notecards and jewelry will be offered.

“This is an opportunity for people to give one of a kind art gifts for amazing prices. I’ve slashed my pricing to make it easier for my customers during these tough economic times, “ stated Friedland. “By giving a work of art, you are showing loved ones your own creativity and giving them something truly unique.”

The Prospect Park South sale is located near the Q train, Beverly Road station. Refreshments will be served. For directions or more information, go to the website: www.ArtistKaren.com or telephone: 718-826-1261.

BCAT Interviewed Me About FAST

As founder and executive director of FAST (Flatbush Artists Studio Tour), I was one of the artists interviewed by independent videographer, Djenny Passey for Brooklyn cable television, BCAT. It took a while for them to broadcast, then post & for me to make it through my technological foibles to share it with you. Here it is: BCAT interview. I'm ready for my close up, Mr. DeMille...and my 1 minute 42 seconds of fame. What do you think?

Color and Music

Anyone who knows me knows that I just love color. I love it bright and pure, active and energetic. I've discovered another artist who loves color, it would seem, as much as I. Here is a blast of red that just makes me want to stand up and cheer.

I discovered him quite by accident as I cruised youtube. There he was -- painting to music, or rather, painting music itself, to a lively beat that corresponded to the creation of his painting. I investigated further and discovered that he paints best in performance and creates ma

ny of his paintings on demand, in front of an audience. Even his representational pictures are

painted with the same fervor and improvisational skill.

I also love that he paints big and even in circles. You can take a look at his website:www.jonasgerard.com or his video; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXODxFzn9mU&NR=1&feature=fvwp

Is he painting color or music?