2023 Events
Holiday Events
- Livermore's ArtWalk, October 14, 11am - 5pm - I will be at booth #3 (right in front of the Bankhead Theater, Livermore)
- Eagle’s Auxiliary Holiday Craft Boutique, Saturday, November 11, 9:00am to 3:00pm, The Eagle’s Hall, 527 N. Livermore Ave., Livermore, CA.
- 2023 Dublin Holiday Craft Boutique, Saturday, November 18,10:00 AM-3:00 PM Dublin Senior Center, 7600 Amador Valley Blvd. Dublin, CA
- Mistletoe Madness Christmas Boutique on November 25, 10am to 4pm at Marina Community Center, 15301 Wicks Blvd. San Leandro http://www.mistletoemadness.net
- Winter Fest at Gamble Garden, 1431 Waverley Street Palo Alto CA, December 1 & 2, Tickets at https://www.gamblegarden.org/event/winter-festival/
- Holiday Boutique, Saturday December 2, 5pm - 9pm, St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 2094 Grant Rd, Mountain View CA
- NVIDIA Holiday Market, Thursday, December 7, 11am to 2pm, NVIDIA 2788 San Tomas Expwy, Santa Clara CA
- 2023 Palomares Hills Annual Holiday Boutique, Sat & Sun, December 9 & 10, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Palomares Hills Clubhouse, 6811 Villareal Drive, Castro Valley, CA
Eagle’s Auxiliary Holiday Craft Boutique, Livermore
FREE Watercolor Demo Oct 16. & FREE Watercolor Workshop Oct 19. in Livermore
I am extremely grateful to the City of Livermore and the Civic Center Library for giving me incredible opportunities to share my knowledge of watercolors with community members.
- Free Demo on October 16: I will be doing a free watercolor demo for the public on Monday, October 16 at 1: 30pm, in the Storytime Room of the Civic Center Library located at 1188 South Livermore Ave., Livermore. Free and open to the public
- Free Watercolor Workshop on October 19: I will execute a Free watercolor workshop (for 10 participants,18 yrs & over, all supplies provided) on Thursday, October 19, 10:am to 4:00pm in the Storytime Room of the Civic Center Library located at 1188 South Livermore Ave., Livermore. Registration is required for the workshop; please call 925-373-5505 to register.
Watercolor Demonstration with Fremont Art Association
Dates & Time: Wednesday, October 4 at 1:00pm PST
Venue: Online/Virtual Over Zoom Register here for Zoom Link: https://www.fremontartassociation.org/monthlymeetinganddemo I am so thrilled to have been invited back as guest artist by Fremont Art Association , this time at their General Meeting on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 for a watercolor demo at 1pm. Please come & join me over Zoom! I will use unconventional tools like an old toothbrush, Mr. Clean's Magic Eraser, an old oil brush, palette knife, and more to incorporate interesting techniques to create unique effects in my watercolor paintings. |
Flora in Focus: A Flower-Inspired Art Show, Livermore
Event Dates: August 1 to 31
Venue: The Civic Center Library, 1188 South Livermore Ave., Livermore CA Reception: Saturday, August 12, 2pm-4pm I am thrilled to organize a floral art show with my friends Vanessa Thomas, Helene Roylance, Ranjini Venkatachari, Monique Makepeace, Charlotte Severin, Wei-Ting Chuang and Rekha Joshi. These talented friends have inspired and supported me in my artistic journey. A fun reception has been planned on Saturday, August 12, 2:00 to 4:00pm with a chance to win unique raffle prizes! Come and enjoy the show, and meet the artists on August 12! Most pieces are available for purchase. Here's an announcement written by Vanessa Thomas Event on the Patch Calendar and a lovely article Flora in Focus Article Article in The Independent News: https://www.independentnews.com/culture/flora-in-focus-exhibition-coming-to-livermore-library/article_c7577cf4-36cb-11ee-84d5-1baec2833b2d.html Article in Pleasanton Weekly: https://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news/2023/08/08/flora-in-focus-at-livermore-library Article in Livermore Vine: https://www.livermorevine.com/local-news/ae/flora-in-focus-at-livermore-library-7383493 Announcement in Visit Tri-Valley: https://visittrivalley.com/event/flora-in-focus-a-flower-inspired-art-show/ |
Art Under the Oaks, Livermore
Event Dates: July 15 & 16, 10:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: Alden Lane Nursery, 981 Alden Lane, Livermore, CA I will have a fine arts booth at the beautiful Alden Lane Nursery in Livermore with brand new original watercolor paintings, prints, cards, bookmarks, my artwork prints on coasters, tote bags, memo pads, pouches and more! I am happy to be a part of this event along with other amazing artists at a beautiful location. |
California State Fair's Fine Art Competition
Event Dates: July 14 to July 30
Venue: 1600 Exposition Blvd, Sacramento, CA I am pleased that my watercolor paintings "Nasturtiums 2" and "Hellebores 2" have been accepted into the California State Fair's Fine Art Competition. This event is held annually in Sacramento. Please visit. More information including tickets: https://calexpostatefair.com/event/ca-state-fair/ |
Hayward Arts Council's 40th Anniversary Exhibition
Joy of Painting with Watercolors - Saturday, July 8, Pleasanton CA
Want to join me in a workshop? Read more here
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Watercolor demonstration with A.R.T. Inc. , June 10, Castro Valley CA
Date: Saturday, June 10, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
Venue : Adobe Art Gallery & Center, 20395 San Miguel Ave. Castro Valley Featured in TriCity Voice and Castro Valley Forum Newspapers https://tricityvoice.com/06-06-23/ https://issuu.com/castrovalleyforum/docs/june_7_2023 |
Pleasanton Art League-John Muir Health Show "Healing Spaces", Walnut Creek CA
Event Dates: May 22 – July 13
Venue :John Muir Health Auxiliary Gallery, Aspen Center, 133 La Casa Via, Walnut Creek I am pleased to have two watercolor paintings "Livermore Vineyards" and "Snow Canyon, Southern Utah" as part of this show organized by the Pleasanton Art League. Also thrilled that "Snow Canyon, Southern Utah" won an Honorable Mention Award! |
Mother's Day Market at the LAA Gallery, Livermore, May 13
Event Date: Saturday, May 13, 11:30 am - 4:00 pm.
Venue : 2155, Third St., Livermore, CA
More information: https://livermoreartassociation.org/
I am honored to be featured as the Artist of the Month (May 2023) at the Livermore Art Association Gallery. My heartfelt thanks to beautiful jewelry artist Charlene Stark for this great opportunity! She was the very first person I met in LAA several years ago who encouraged me to join LAA. Thanks a ton to the amazing gallery director and a stunning glass artist Peggy Kervin for being so wonderful!
I have brand new paintings, cards, coasters, kitchen towels, prints and tote bags at the gallery. Check it out!
We will be setting up Mother’s Day market indoors & outside the gallery this Saturday, May 13, 11:30am-4pm. Come & say hello!
For regular gallery hours, visit https://livermoreartassociation.org/laa-downtown-gallery
Venue : 2155, Third St., Livermore, CA
More information: https://livermoreartassociation.org/
I am honored to be featured as the Artist of the Month (May 2023) at the Livermore Art Association Gallery. My heartfelt thanks to beautiful jewelry artist Charlene Stark for this great opportunity! She was the very first person I met in LAA several years ago who encouraged me to join LAA. Thanks a ton to the amazing gallery director and a stunning glass artist Peggy Kervin for being so wonderful!
I have brand new paintings, cards, coasters, kitchen towels, prints and tote bags at the gallery. Check it out!
We will be setting up Mother’s Day market indoors & outside the gallery this Saturday, May 13, 11:30am-4pm. Come & say hello!
For regular gallery hours, visit https://livermoreartassociation.org/laa-downtown-gallery
2nd Annual Tri Valley Artist Studio Tour (TVAST) 2023
Event Dates: Saturday & Sunday, May 6 & 7, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Venue : My Home Studio, 294 Scherman Way, Livermore, CA
More information: https://www.allianceforthevisualarts.org/tri-valley-artist-studio-tour
Venue : My Home Studio, 294 Scherman Way, Livermore, CA
More information: https://www.allianceforthevisualarts.org/tri-valley-artist-studio-tour
AVA welcomes the general public to visit a Selection of Public Art Studios, Pop up Artist Venues, Private Home Studios, a collection of High School and College Students and other Art Collectives throughout the Tri Valley in - Danville - Dublin - Pleasanton - Livermore.
And I will have my entire backyard set up as a studio with ALL my artworks! I will have plenty of cards, bookmarks, prints (of all sizes), and much more. I will also perform a watercolor demo on both days at 2:00pm. This is going to be a lot of fun! |
Gamble Garden Spring Tour Marketplace 2023 , Palo Alto, CA
Event Dates: Open to the public Friday and Saturday, April 28 & 29, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Venue : Gamble Garden, 1431 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
More information: https://www.gamblegarden.org/spring-tour/marketplace/
Venue : Gamble Garden, 1431 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
More information: https://www.gamblegarden.org/spring-tour/marketplace/
Ride the Rails for Relay, Sunol, CA
Event Dates: April 23, 10:30-am - 2:30pm
Venue : Sunol Depot, 6 Kildare Road, Sunol CA More information: https://www.ncry.org/ride/ride-the-rails-for-relay/ I will have a booth, along with other talented artisans, at this event. Come and take a look at my brand new watercolor paintings, prints, cards, crafts and more!
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Livermore Art Association's Spring Art Show
Show Dates: April 1 & 2, 10am - 4pm
Reception: Sunday, April 2, 2:30-4pm
Venue : Bothwell Center for the Arts, 2466 8th St, Livermore, CA
More information: https://livermoreartassociation.org/
Reception: Sunday, April 2, 2:30-4pm
Venue : Bothwell Center for the Arts, 2466 8th St, Livermore, CA
More information: https://livermoreartassociation.org/
Three of my paintings "Spring Container 1", "Violas" and "Nasturtiums & Hellebores" will be a part of Livermore Art Association's Spring Art Show.
I will also have my paintings, cards, bookmarks, giclee prints and calendars in the Gift Shop! So happy that "Nasturtiums & Hellebores" won Honorable Mention Award at the show! |
Fremont Art Association's 55th Annual Art Show
Show Dates: April 2 to April 29
Reception: Sunday, April 2, 1-3pm Venue : Fremont Art Association Gallery, 37697 Niles Blvd, Fremont, CA More information including Gallery hours:https://www.fremontartassociation.org/ So glad that my watercolor painting "Nasturtiums" has been accepted into Fremont Art Association's 55th Annual Art Show!
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Accepted into Harrington Gallery's Fresh Works XI Juried Exhibition!
Show Dates: April 1 to June 10
Reception: Saturday, April 1, 1-3pm
Venue : Harrington Gallery of the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton CA
More information including Gallery hours: https://www.firehousearts.org/gallery/gallery-upcoming-exhibition/
Reception: Saturday, April 1, 1-3pm
Venue : Harrington Gallery of the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton CA
More information including Gallery hours: https://www.firehousearts.org/gallery/gallery-upcoming-exhibition/
Pleasanton Art League - Museum on Main Show "Imagination Expressed 2023"
Three of my watercolor paintings 'Bundle of Joy 1", "Bundle of Joy 2" and "Livermore Vineyards" are a part of PAL's 15th Members' Show at Pleasanton's Museum on Main from January 18 to March 25. This show is titled "Imagination Expressed 2023" . I will also perform a watercolor demonstration of flowers and landscapes on March 11.
I am so pleased that my painting "Bundle of Joy 2" won an Honorable Mention Award and "Bundle of Joy 1" SOLD!
My painting featured in Pleasanton Weekly: https://www.pleasantonweekly.com/arts/2023/01/23/imagination-expressed-spotlights-pleasanton-art-league-talent |
I am grateful to the museum for carrying my paintings, cards, giclee prints and calendars in the Gift Shop!
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California Watercolor Association's 53rd National Exhibition, Pleasanton
I’m so thrilled to have been accepted into California Watercolor Association’s prestigious 53rd National Show at the beautiful Harrington Gallery of Pleasanton’s Firehouse Arts Center from January 7 to March 18, 2023.I’m so honored to be displaying artwork alongside the best watercolorists in the nation! Reception this Saturday, March 4
2022 Events
Art Show International's 5th FLOWER International Juried Art Show
MERIT AWARD in my first international juried art show!
I’m so thrilled to receive a merit award for my watercolor painting Hellebores, in my first ever international art show with the theme “Flower”. Out of several hundred contestants, 289 artists from 38 countries won in one of six prize categories. Cash prize money awarded to 92 winning artists. I was in the top 12! Yay! Thanks so much @artshowinternational for organizing this juried show, and thanks to all my family, friends and all the art organizations I am a member of. View the show here https://www.artshowinternational.com until January 2023 |
The Language of the Holidays, Civic Center Library, Livermore, December 8 |
Off the Wall and Under the Tree, Bankhead Theater, LivermoreFive handmade cards and 3 of my latest small watercolor paintings 'White Rose", Bundle of Joy 1" and Bundle of Joy 2" are a part of this show at UNCLE Credit Union Art Gallery at the Bankhead Theater in Livermore along with other talented artists' gorgeous small works. Treat yourself to some unique gifts this Holiday Season!
Show Dates: Tomorrow, Thursday, December 8 to January 8, 2023 Where: UNCLE Credit Union Art Gallery at the Bankhead Theater in Livermore |
Encore Players of Livermore presents "The Language of the Holidays" at the Civic Center Library, Livermore on Thursday December 8, 7:00pm - 8:00pm - Cultural Traditions Around the World, I will talk about Diwali!The Livermore Public Library will host the Encore Players, Livermore’s community theatre group, on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Civic Center Library Storytime Room (1188 S. Livermore Ave.) as they present The Language of the Holidays: Cultural Traditions Around the World.
Community members of all ages are invited to attend this colorful program featuring a diverse cast and holiday traditions and customs from around the world. Attendees will learn about Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Diwali, and Tet (Vietnamese New Year) while exploring holiday traditions from the Philippines, Mexico, Germany, Ireland, and Alaska. I will present a little something about the Indian Festival of Lights - DIWALI! |
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- Mistletoe Madness Christmas Boutique on November 26, 10am to 4pm at Marina Community Center, 15301 Wicks Blvd. San Leandro http://www.mistletoemadness.net
Watercolor Demonstration - Firehouse Arts Center, Pleasanton, November 19
Date: Saturday November 19, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Physical Venue : Harrington Gallery of the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton
Physical Venue : Harrington Gallery of the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton
As part of Pleasanton Art League's (PAL) 15th Annual Fall Members' Show Demo series at the Firehouse, I will perform a watercolor demonstration of flowers.
I will explain my process, techniques and tips & tricks. I will also talk about a few unconventional tools I use for some interesting values and texture in my painting. My painting "Spring Container 1" is a part of the exhibition that is open now until December 17. For gallery hours visit http://www.firehousearts.org |
"No Boundaries" DAC Members' Show in Dublin November 4-January 13
Show Dates : November 4-January 13
Physical Venue : The Frame Company and Art Gallery located at 7038 Village Pkwy, Dublin. I am thrilled to have two of my paintings "Violas" & "Johnny Jump-ups" in Dublin Arts Collectives' Members' Show titled "No Boundaries" opening November 4 to December 20 at The Frame Company and Art Gallery located at 7038 Village Pkwy, Dublin. |
Christmas Holiday Boutique, San Ramon
Fall Festival/Holiday Craft Fair - Tracy, October 30
Watercolor Demonstration - Pleasanton Senior Center, October 26
Date: Wednesday October 26, 2022, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Physical Venue : Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton CA Space is limited to 20 guests. Please contact me if you would like to attend. |
Holiday Craft Fair - Pleasanton, October 22
Watercolor Art Demonstrations in September
One of my favorite things to do is perform watercolor demonstrations for the public. I will perform watercolor demonstrations of flowers. In very simple terms, I will explain my process, techniques and quick tips & tricks throughout the demonstration. I will also talk about a few unconventional tools I use for some interesting values and texture in my painting
Here is a list of demonstrations I will perform in September 2022.
Here is a list of demonstrations I will perform in September 2022.
Demo 1 -Venue (in-person): Golden Hills Art Association General Meeting, Community Room of the Milpitas Police Dept. 1275 No. Milpitas Blvd.
Date: Thursday, September 1, 7:00pm Demo 2 -Venue: Over Zoom at Fremont Art Association General Meeting
Date Rescheduled to : Wednesday, September 14 at 1:00pm Register at: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIqduCuqz0uE9P71Qj7vmOdm4I4ll5u0sBp Thanks so much to Lina Melkonian from the Fremont Art Association and Tri-City Voice for featuring me on Page 11 of the August 30 edition of the Tri-City Voice newspaper https://tricityvoice.com/archives/2022/TCV-220830.pdf Demo 3 -Venue: My Home Studio (as part of Art Space organized by the Livermore Art Association)
Date: Saturday, September 24 at 1:00pm I will give a tour of my studio and perform a little watercolor demo. Please contact me through the Contact Form for details |
Watercolor Painting Demonstration - Museum on Main, Pleasanton, February 12 & March 12, 2022
Date: Saturdays, February 12 & March 12. Two slots each day.
Slot 1: 11:00am-1:00pm
Slot 2: 2:00pm-4:00pm
Venue : Museum on Main, 603 Main Street, Pleasanton
Show Dates: January 12 to March 26, 2022
Slot 1: 11:00am-1:00pm
Slot 2: 2:00pm-4:00pm
Venue : Museum on Main, 603 Main Street, Pleasanton
Show Dates: January 12 to March 26, 2022
I am so happy to enter three watercolor paintings "Foxgloves & Violas", "The Sentinel at Zion" and "Dawn at Zion" as part of Imagination Expressed 2022, an art show collaboration between the Pleasanton Art League and the Museum on Main. I am grateful to the museum for carrying my paintings, cards, giclee prints and calendars in the Gift Shop!
I will also perform art demonstrations at this venue in February and March. Make sure to enjoy gorgeous works of art by talented artists in the Tri-Valley. More information: https://www.museumonmain.org/pal-art-education-at-the-museum.html Masks are mandatory These demonstrations are free and open to the public. In the News! Our PAL Museum Show is on the Cover Page of Pleasanton Weekly with more details on Page 17. Thanks so much to the PAL-MoM Team and Museum Curator Ken MacLennan. https://www.pleasantonweekly.com/morguepdf/2022/2022_01_14.pls.section1.pdf Here's the online edition: https://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news/2022/01/13/museum-hosts-annual-art-showcase Here's an article in The Independent News featuring me! (February 14, 2022) https://www.independentnews.com/culture/tri-valley-artists-to-demonstrate-techniques/article_a3b8b8d4-8da4-11ec-b668-93e798b6b3df.html Here's another article featuring me ! (Pleasanton Weekly February 24, 2022) https://pleasantonweekly.com/news/2022/02/24/learning-from-their-imagination |
Double Take: Art and Literature Side by Side, Bankhead Theater Lobby, Livermore
Venue: Bankhead Theater Gallery, 2400 First St., Livermore
Date: January 20 to March 27, 2022
Date: January 20 to March 27, 2022
I've had the honor of working with a wonderful French Poet from Dublin, Marie-Anne Pourdet, and together we have created art and poetry that are displayed at Livermore's Bankhead Theater as part of the show titled "Double Take." This was one of the most unique and beautiful collaborations I've been a part of! Enjoy this beautiful show where art and literature come together!
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Art Display at Dublin's Paxti's Pizza
Date: January 31 onwards for 3 months
Physical Venue : Paxti's Pizza, 5130 Dublin Blvd S1H, Dublin, CA
Thanks to the Dublin Arts Collective, I have been invited to display four pieces of watercolor paintings for a period of 3 months at Dublin's Paxti's Pizza as part of DAC's "Art Loop." Do visit this sweet spot and enjoy some watercolor art!
Physical Venue : Paxti's Pizza, 5130 Dublin Blvd S1H, Dublin, CA
Thanks to the Dublin Arts Collective, I have been invited to display four pieces of watercolor paintings for a period of 3 months at Dublin's Paxti's Pizza as part of DAC's "Art Loop." Do visit this sweet spot and enjoy some watercolor art!
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