Winter in Majorca

acrylic on canvas

5' x 4'

I have completed a custom painting for a room in the 2009 Bucks County Designer House & Gardens at Upper Mountain Farm in Solebury, Pennsylvania.  The final touches of the piece went on last week. The 5-foot canvas is featured in "A Gentleman's Study" designed by Robinson Interiors at Sycamore Cottage for a fictional well-traveled "Renaissance Man". Reading a description of the room brought to mind my trip to Majorca with its blazing sun, rugged coastline, and brilliant blue waters. After much layering, scraping and pouring of paint there emerged an abstract painting rich in texture and color with an aged appearance that captures the essence of this beautiful, lush island. The title of the painting "Winter in Majorca" is a nod to George Sand's book of the same title. Working on this piece has been a struggle and a joy! 

The Designer House tour runs May 3 - May 31. The project benefits Doylestown Hospital and Village Improvement Association causes. Additional information can be found at http://www.buckscountydesignerhouse.org/index.html. 

Look for my custom painting in Kristine's room in the Victorian House. This is a detail of the painting:

 "Winter in Majorca" (detail)

Kristine Robinson of Robinson Interiors at Sycamore Cottage has invited me to create a custom painting for a room she is designing for the Bucks County Designer House & Gardens. Don't miss this exciting tour May 3 through May 31, 2009. Advance tickets are available at Artists' Gallery, 32 Coryell Street in Lambertville, NJ Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. For more details click the following link:  http://www.buckscountydesignerhouse.org/gallerycafe.html.

The Design Team in front of the Victorian House.