"Sarah" Contemporary Figurative Oil by Arizona Artist Mary Opat

"Sarah" Contemporary Figurative Oil by

Arizona Artist Mary Opat

14" x 18" Oil on Stretched Linen

I just noticed I've painted three people in a row.  I have to admit, this is

what I love to paint.  I've started a lovely bouquet of white lilys in a

pretty blue vase, but I have a difficult time getting excited over florals.

I've joined a brand new group of artists.  We call ourselves AZ Artopia

and had our first meeting just a month ago.  I've volunteered to be the

publicity person, so you'll see my posts for the group from time to time on 

Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram showing new paintings and announcing our 

gallery shows.  For now, I'm taking a break for a month or so to enjoy my family

in Minnesota and Iowa and celebrate two of my grandchildren's graduation

from high school!  If you would like purchase information for this or any of

my artwork, you can click HERE

 Art...Paint Your Dreams!

"A Moment for Thanks" has found a new home!

"A Moment for Thanks" SOLD

I had a great time in Phoenix on Saturday at Berridge Nursery I was invited to 

show at their 19th annual Art in the Garden.  We set up among beautiful

flowering plants and trees with a closeup view of Camelback Mountain.  I can't 

think of a better venue!  A big Thank you to my friend Dianne for helping

me with the set up and take down and keeping me company 😊

"Jada" Pet Portrait in Oil by Arizona Artist Mary Opat

"Jada" Pet Portrait in Oil by

Arizona Artist Mary Opat

8" x 10" Oil on Linen Panel

I enjoyed painting this commissioned piece.  Those eyes!  I don't

believe I've ever seen a cat with this coloring before. 

Life is Art...Paint Your Dreams! 

Stop on this Saturday's Studio Tour

 

Art Museum at Casa Grande

319 West 3rd St.

Casa Grande, AZ 85122

 

I'm happy to be showing and selling my paintings at the

 Casa Grande Art Museum on Saturday, March 21.  I've been

invited to take part in the Casa Grande Studio Tour 2015.

Their will be over 30 participating artists in 5 different

locations in town.  A variety of art and craft will be available.  I

hope you can join us there!

 

  The history of the building and grounds are interesting.  I'm looking forward to

a little exploring on Saturday.  I'm hoping that I can find more

information about the Kratzka family and their involvement in the community.

 

Here is an excerpt from the museum's website. 

 

The museum is in the house built by Gus Kratzka in 1929 as the family residence and is on the National Register of Historic Places.  It has a rusticated concrete exterior and includes several features that made the summer heat more bearable for the retired baker and his wife.  The house was purchased and opened as The Casa Grande Art Museum by the Friends of the Arts, Inc. in 1987.  the Friends of the Arts have lovingly restored the building, funded in part, by grants administrated by the City of Casa Grande.  The Sculpture Garden, which surrounds the house, is filled with works by Arizona artists, donated by A. Thomas Cole, founding member of the Friends of the Arts, Inc..

 

 

 

"Blue Door 4" Contemporary Still Life Oil Painting by Arizona Artist Mary Opat

"Blue Door 4" Contemporary Still Life Oil Painting by

Arizona Artist Mary Opat

 

5" x 7" Oil on Linen Panel

 

This is another small painting in the blue door series.  To view

or purchase any of my paintings, please follow this link:

http://www.maryopat.com .  Thank you for stopping by!

"Twilight's Edge" Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting by Arizona Artist Mary Opat

"Twilight's Edge" Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting by

Arizona Artist Mary Opat

 

16" x 20" Original Oil on Canvas

 

To view more of my work or to purchase, please follow

this link http://www.maryopat.com  Have a wonderful day, and

thanks for dropping by my blog site!

"Ballerina" Figurative Oil Painting by Arizona Artist Mary Opat

"Ballerina" Figurative Oil Painting by

Arizona Artist Mary Opat

 

16" x 20" Oil on Canvas

 

The original photo used for reference was taken by Freda Austin Nichols.

To view more of my work or to purchase any of my

paintings, please follow this link http://www.maryopat.com

Thanks for dropping by!



"I See You" Contemporary Equine Oil Painting by Arizona Artist Mary Opat

"I See You"  Contemporary Equine Oil Painting by

Arizona Artist Mary Opat

 

7" x 5" Oil on Panel

 

This little painting was fun to do.  I used a photo that

I found on the web site Paint My Photo.  The original

photographer is Janina Suuronen and she called it "Spanish Eyes".
Please visit my web site at http://www.maryopat.com to
see more of my work or to purchase.  Thanks for visiting!