Second Saturday in September

I will be showing my art work along with seven other fabulous women from the Sacramento area this Second Saturday,  September 13th! There will be photography, painting, encaustics, mixed media and sculpture.
Eason & Tamorninni have generously offered an office space in their building to me for transformation  into a rogue gallery of sorts for Second Saturday. So drop by and stay a while. Looking forward to seeing you there.
Marla

More Second Saturday

Second Saturday is such a blast! I had the best time with my Aunt becky, cousin Madeline, my sister Rochelle and her friend Tim. Here are a few more snap shots of my art in Old Soul at Weatherstone. You can even stop by and check them out yourself while you enjoy a nice cup of organic fair trade coffee. I've enjoyed this venue and met some cool folks like Mary, Elizabeth and tomorrow, Steve.
http://www.oldsoulco.com/

Midtown Earth Day Second Saturday 2008

Here is a sampling of my Second Saturday show.

Boots and Bling!!!

Title: “Alexandra”
By Marla Kolb 2008
Contemporary Modern Abstract
Mixed media acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas.
24”X24”X2”. Gallery Value - $700.00

This painting will be available at the Holy Sprit School auction

Small Works on recycled wood

These are small works (4X6) on reclaimed wood. They were fun to do and allowed me explore in a way I wouldn't with a large canvas.

Birds Birds Birds

Wow, it's been so very long since i've posted any. I have been painting, just not blogging. I'm still enchanted my birds. More to come soon. I will also be posting future art shows here soon. Stay tuned feel free to leave feedback whether it be positive or negative. Maybe a simple hello. Or a great idea. Feel free to leave a link to your latest project! Happy, happy Fall to everyone!

Red Garden Birds

These are three of the large pieces that hung at Old Sugar Mill in Clarksburg. Each is acrylic in canvas and mixed media. I can't remember the exact titles of these three. ALL SOLD
I also did a similar commission for Brian and Julie Morrow in Land Park that I forgot to photograph. At least I know where that one is, so I can still get a pic! I like to photograph each piece I create. It's helpful for me to see where I've been when trying to decide where to go with my next painting.

Garden Bird

I wish you could see all the detail in the background. 18"X24" $200

Garden Birds

This is one of a pair. 18X24 mixed media-acrylic on canvas. I had a lot of fun with these little birds. $200

Red Pear

The title pretty much says it. Most of the time I put my effort into my paintings, but some times I like to make up odd names for the titles. This is Red Pear, but it could have been "Fire fruit in chocolate sky" or "Eve's better choice" . $225

It's been too long

This is piece I did for a one evening show at a realty show. Lot's of cool other artists there. I enjoyed doing this series because it's not what I usually do. $225 24"X24"

Blue Rain Dog

This rather large painting is one of the pieces hanging at Old Sugar Mill. It measures 24"X36". She's another collage piece with a textured background Little Blue Rain Dog, so happy to be out in the rain. Dogs never mind the weather if they are out for fun!
I've finally listed some pieces on E-Bay. Wish me luck. They can be found by listing "Marla Kolb" in the search. I have a little folk and a little pop art too. Sometimes I just don't know what's going to pop out of me.

Mad Mad Woman

Not the mad, as in she's a hot head! Mad, as my Marika likes to say, "Gone off her chicken" I'm not really sure what THAT means, but I believe it means, cuckoo, crazy, bananas, or loony. And that's me... crazy as a loon. Crazy for art. But wouldn't it be great if people did say things like "That woman's gone banana's" I never hear that kind of language.
Anyway, I've been very busy setting up an on-line shop featuring my original paintings and linocuts on items such as mugs, totes bags and t-shirts. Go look at it!! Bookmark me! Get in while the gettin's good! Before I'm discovered!! See? I am a loon. No offense the you birders out there. Check me out at:
http://www.cafepress.com/inkypom and http://www.cafepress.com/linocuts
I'm still working on it, so there are plenty of typos and grammar mistakes for you happy grammar police to find. So go crazy Steve, Sue, Julie and Missy. I love you guys. Shpelings overated anyway! I'm always open to feedback. Mail me!
I've also been busy showing my work at Old Sugar Mill. http://oldsugarmill.com Again with language. They don't say "THE" Old Sugar Mill, just Old Sugar Mill. Hmmmmmm... go figure. Old Sugar Mill is a super cool place and someday will no doubt be very happening. They're just starting out and I am more than honored to be hanging my work on their walls. In fact, there it is, up with my favorite project that I like to call 25/7. Aren't they cute?!! Say yes. Old Sugar Mill is hosting a Port and Chocolate event, February 10th and 11th. I'll be there too. Come see me and Carvahlo Family Winery.

Cityscapes

This is a pair that I did last month. Definitely different for me. I like the idea of a cityscape that leads much to the imagination.

Love Birds and a secret heart

This was a new painting for my last show in September. It's another happy scene. The man who bought it was thrilled. I showed him where I painted a secret heart that you can't really see unless you're looking for it. I only wanted to reveal it to the person that purchased it.
I think I'll do more birds as I haven't yet worked them out of my system. I need to get better at photographing my paintings. Better quality and actually photographing everything I do before I sell it.

Jellyfish

Looking at jellyfish is so peaceful. watching them makes me want to be in the water with them, just floating around. No direction, not much sound or light. Maybe it's the similarity of being in utero that makes it seem so appealing. I saw a show on television that focused on the smallest of jellyfish and how terribly dangerous they are. I think they were called Box jellyfish.
I wonder why nature made some of these jellyfish poison? I can't imaging many critters of the sea would want to eat them. They remind me if marshmallows, another thing I can't imagine any being wanting to eat!

Queen Bee

This is another from my wooden series of creatures. I like to put smokes in the hands of my works, but people who buy often think it's a poor image. So, folks with kids won't purchase them. Once in a while I put a smoke in anyway. I'd like to do everything "my" way, but I have to sell a certain amount of paintings to continue painting. Supplies cost money!! When I'm rich and famous I'll have everyone smoking! Especially the dogs and cats!

Blue Birds

This is another piece that was done in May 2006. I'm pleased to know that a friend purchased it, so I'll get to see it again. Sometimes I get a little attached to my work, so it's comforting to know where it goes. I enjoy doing pieces that make people smile.

Mama

This is an acrylic on canvas and mixed media. It was part of a "mother" series that I did for a solo show in May. I rehung it at a Second Saturday show at Deep Gallery on the 9th and it sold. I'll miss these folks.

Rain Guy

This is acrylic on wood. 4"x 6". I love doing these little ones. Much different than painting on canvas. P.S. I've lost this painting. I've looked high and low and can't find it! Maybe I gave it away and don't recall. Hmmmmmm.