R. Garriott

Clementini di Italia

2011-12-30T16:32:00.000-08:00

Clementini di Italia 36" x 36" R. Garriott SOLD

Inspired by the open air markets of Venice, it was impossible to resist this arrangement of ripe fruit and green leaves.
Happy New Year, everyone!

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Artist's Magazine Finalist

2011-11-10T15:43:00.001-08:00

"Two Tangerines" oil 10" x 10" SOLD

June 29, I received an email that gave me a great big smile...

"Dear R. Garriott,

Congratulations! Your artwork, Two Tangerines, has been selected as a finalist in the Still Life/Floral category of The Artist's Magazine 28th Annual Art Competition... as a finalist your name will be featured in the December issue of the magazine.

Sincerely,

Maureen Bloomfield

Editor"

I guess now that the December issue is out, I can spill...!

Just my name, but still!

Many thanks to juror Nava Grunfeld!

Also pleased to mentioned along with fellow finalists
and good friends Chris Beck (also still life/floral) and Rob Gratiot and also fellow blogger Kim VanDerHoek (both landscape/interior)!

Halloween Challenge: Candicornaphobia & FrankenSweetie

2011-10-30T19:50:00.000-07:00

Many thanks to Chris Beck who invited me to the Halloween Challenge!
Be sure to see her and co-organizer Pablo Villacana Lara's blogs, which feature all 13 artists. Links to each artist are at the end of this post.

"Scary!" watercolor dyes 5" x 7" R. Garriott A rare departure from oil paint from me, exposing the terrors of Candicornaphobia.

"FrankenSweetie" digital illustration R. GarriottEvery year I create a poster for a local event... this year's model was artificially brought to life in Adobe Illustrator... BWAAA-HA-HAAAA!!

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Be sure to see the whole set! Challenge organizers:
Chris Beck (Newly awarded NWS - National Watercolor Society! Congrats!!)
Pablo Villacana Lara

Participating artists:
Janet Belich
Debbie Cannatella
Jeannette Jobson
Ron Morrison
Diahn Ott
Suzy Pal Powell
Terry Rafferty
Kay Smith
Deb Ward
Brenda York

Sid V. and his ghoulie groupies wish you a Happy Halloweenie!

"A Novel Idea" at Koelbel Library

2011-09-02T10:00:00.000-07:00

Olè Oil 12" x 16" R. Garriott

"A Novel Idea - Artwork Inspired By Books" is an exhibit in which artists have used authors and poets as their muse. The exhibition, on view at Koelbel Library during September 2011, showcases the source of the inspiration and the artists final product."

My chosen book (not a novel) is about color:
Bright Earth: Art and the Invention of Color by Philip Ball

Written by a scientist (chemistry and physics),
it's a bit of a heavy read but full of fascinating facts.

If you're interested in the history, mythology and science of color but
appreciate an easier read with lots of anecdotes, I'd also recommend
Color: A Natural History of the Palette by Victoria Finlay.

THE ART GROUP exhibiting at
Koelbel Library 5955 South Holly Street
Centennial, CO 80121
September 2011
Read about the show on The Denver Post's Your Hub

Summer Art Market

2011-06-01T09:26:00.000-07:00

"First Wave of Spring" oil 48" x 24" SOLD

2011 Art Students League

SUMMER ART MARKET

Saturday & Sunday

JUNE 11-12

10 am - 5 pm

200 Grant Street

Denver, Colorado 80203

Booth 104
on the southwest corner of Grant and 2nd

rgarriott.com

asld.org

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This may be my last for a while.

Prize Tomatoes

2011-05-01T14:21:00.000-07:00

"You Say Tomato" oil 14" x 14"

20th annual National Juried Exhibition

Artist Association of Northern Colorado

Fort Collins, CO

Show runs through May 6

Couldn't be a nicer group of artists; very warm and welcoming. Special thanks to Laura Young and Helen Cook of the AANC who went out of their way for me. You Say Tomato picked up the Jerry's Artarama prize. Koi/Pear was used on the catalog cover and the poster, another nice honor. Thank you!

Interestingly, I ended up with a brand new first name in the catalog... and it doesn't start with an R or an a... as if the whole name thing wasn't confusing enough. As the old song goes, "You say tomato, and I say tomatoe..."

Botanica Spectaculum Exhibit

2011-03-11T16:57:00.000-08:00

"Good Day, Sunshine" oil 36" x 36" SOLD

(The title, in song lyric form, came to me early this morning as I completed this canvas.
Although 'Wet Paint' was a close runner-up.)

This painting and several others of mine, both large and small, will be included in:

"BOTANICA SPECTACULUM"

Opening reception March 18 , 5:30- 7:30pm

March 17 - May 18, 2011

Republic Plaza

370 17th St., Denver , CO 80202

The show represents botanical interpretations from about three dozen artists, including artists from the Denver Botanical Gardens Art and Illustration Programs. The venue is outstanding, with its huge upper lobby with natural lighting and marble walls on both upper and lower levels.

Click on the invite to see a larger version.

Richeson 75 Small Works Competition

2011-02-12T09:10:00.000-08:00

The Richeson 75 Small Works Competition received over 500 entries; about 79 were chosen to be in the gallery show that opened last night in Kimberly, Wisconsin. I was thrilled that "Red Bowl/Honey Crisp" (9"x12", oil, below SOLD) was accepted as a finalist into this show!

Plus, "Koi/Pear" (9"x12", oil, below) was chosen as a 'Meritorious Entry', and both paintings will be included in a full color, hard bound catalog of the show. Very cool indeed!

Jelaine Faunce took home First Prize in oils and it is oh so well deserved.
Her work is absolutely stunning.

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Hydrangea Blues

2011-01-22T15:28:00.000-08:00

"Hydrangea Blues, Too" oil 36" x 18" SOLD

Thank to my extremely patient patrons, who saw this in progress (I won't say how long ago) and waited patiently until it was ready. If it's blue, it must be a boy!

Resolving to develop better habits in 2011:

Passion Flower

2011-01-15T12:44:00.000-08:00

"Passion Flower" oil 24" x 24"

And we have... a winner! I was shocked and pleased to see this painting had been awarded a ribbon at the "This is Colorado" exhibition at the (swanky!) Madden Museum, in Greenwood Village, which opened last night. This annual juried art exhibit is hosted by the Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County.

A booklet of the event was produced, which included notes (nice touch!) from juror Victoria Kwasinski. Here's her very kind comments:

"This lovely painting has an exquisite "freshness and sparkle". Painting technique, craftsmanship, and color sensitivity is exceptional in this work. Nice contrast from extreme detail in the center of the flower vs. the muted shapes and tonal shifts of green in the background."

Un-Seasonable Greetings, or, I'm Dreaming of a White... Hollyhock?

2010-12-20T15:15:00.000-08:00

"White Hollyhock" oil 36" x 36"

Whatever your current weather, whatever your tradition of holidays... hope you're winding down the year and relaxing... dreaming big dreams of a better 2011...

(Did anyone else see the red moon eclipse last night...? So mysterious and beautiful!)

A few of my canvases at
Gallery Leonardo in Leadville, Colorado

Hibiscus with Two Skies

2010-12-06T17:29:00.000-08:00

Hibiscus with Two Skies oil 30" x 30" SOLD

The collector who owns this piece repainted the wall it hangs on in their home to enhance the artwork. The ultimate compliment!

Two Art Openings

2010-11-19T15:34:00.000-08:00

The Art Group had its inaugural group show this month, at the Chambers Center at Denver University.

I had the wall at the very end of the gallery (near the wine!)
For reference, the two large paintings are 36" square each.

We had a good turnout!

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The "Own an Original" juried show opened last night at the Littleton, CO Museum Fine Arts Gallery. The juror made a nice comment about my work... something about "Very Gutsy" (works for me). Photos were not allowed so you'll have to take my word that the level of work was outstanding. Also I did not recognize most of the artists showing, which was kind of a treat. 45 minutes down the road leads to a whole new group of artists. Go figure.
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Moon Over My Hammy

2010-11-07T16:23:00.000-08:00

"Moon Over My Hammy" oil 10" x 10"

So what's the term of these old-fashioned toys, the ones with the push button in the bottom that animates the plastic limbs, strung together with elastic? I'm not sure I ever knew.

One More for the Mouse Project

2010-09-17T11:30:00.000-07:00

"Chubby Mc D" oil 10" x 10"

This is one of those situations where I wish I was Fast painter... I have several more of these in mind that I hope to do eventually.

See Steve Worthington's Mouse Project for more info.

For The Mouse Project

2010-08-31T17:10:00.000-07:00

"I Came, I Saw, I Concord" 10" x 10" oil

To see more of the mouse project artworks: Steve Worthington's Mouse Project

Cat 'n' Mouse

2010-08-20T14:34:00.000-07:00

"Cat 'n' Mouse" oil 12" x 12"

In some feline-centric households, both are considered to be cat toys.

Japanese Anemone

2010-08-11T11:40:00.000-07:00

"Japanese Anemone" oil 15" x 15" SOLD

anemōnē means "daughter of the wind" (greek) Thanks, Wikipedia!
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Juicy in the Sky

2010-08-01T15:58:00.000-07:00

"Juicy in the Sky" oil 30" x 15"

Pomodori E Olive

2010-07-08T12:31:00.000-07:00

"Pomodori E Olive" oil 11" x 14" sold

My favorite italian tablecloth inspires once again.

Morning Perk

2010-06-14T16:53:00.000-07:00

"Morning Perk" oil 10" x 10" SOLD

Juicy

2010-06-05T18:02:00.000-07:00

"Tangerine Slice / Pear" oil 9" x12"

Many layers of glazes.

Spring Has Sprung!

2010-04-15T18:00:00.000-07:00

"Spring Has Sprung" oil 12" x 12"

Spring has Sprung, and the taxes are done.

Cluster Pluck

2010-02-16T12:23:00.000-08:00

"Cluster Pluck" - oil - 24" x 24"

Stick a fork in it. I'm done.

Fantasy Cactus

2010-01-15T13:57:00.000-08:00

"Fantasy Cactus" oil 36"x48"

If you're in a cold locale, surround yourself with warm thoughts.

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