Santa Monica Sunshine found a forever home long ago in Iowa– LOVE that it moved to a new house!
The Gift of Adopting Art:
I’ve shared before that I’m like a proud parent to see my paintings in their new lives. So thank you to anyone who has ever sent me a photo of my art in your home. It means so much to me. It is truly an honor to know that something I make gets to become part of other people’s lives!
Plus these paintings have been my landing place in the world and a way to connect with others. They are where I get to channel my focus regardless of the ups and downs of life. They are my friends. I like to know that my friends are being treated well.
Laguna Days – 20″ x 64″ -ink, oil & acrylic on canvas moved to Pittsburgh!
Getting a photo of a painting in a home is like a child writing from summer camp or college to say, “I’m alive…I’m going to cool dinner parties, celebrating birthdays and holidays, watching Netflix and there is a cute dog here to keep me company.”
I also love when people send pics of pets with their painting.
Exhibit A:
Flashback to the dog collector of Marées Familiars by Brooke Harker 46 x 82 ink acrylic oil on canvas
Exhibit B:
Mila with “Persching Square, “Urban Rain” and “Afternoon Downtown 1″-ea. 84″ x 66” ink & acrylic on canvas
Exhibit C:
Mango with Lumière du Sud in it’s temporary home before the painting made it’s way to Germany
Regardless of whoever the appreciator of the art is, these photos always brighten my day.
Jewel of the City- (30″ x 30″ -ink, oil & acrylic on canvas) having fun by the stairwell
I get to see evidence that even when people tell me that the energy of my paintings is too busy for their homes, others see that the perfect place for a painting of traffic is right next to a place where there is a lot of foot traffic.
Generally most of us don’t chill out in a stairwell. We have to be inspired to walk up the stairs when we are tired or make the transition between rooms. Those are the moments that require a little extra burst of energy, so paintings with a lot of energy work well in such settings.
Grace to See – 36″ x 59″ ink, oil & acrylic on canvas – in it’s new home
I also love when multiple paintings get adopted together. Although they are inanimate objects, I consider my paintings sibling. The taxi painting “Jewel of the City” and “Grace to See” now live in the same home.
Se l’amore è amore- (20″ x 20″ -ink, oil & acrylic on canvas) in it’s new home near books!
I love that this painting gets to be near so many books, so I included two angles!
Se l’amore è amore- (20″ x 20″ -ink, oil & acrylic on canvas) in the study.
I have more pictures of art in homes to share in the future.
Santa Monica Sunshine found a forever home long ago in Iowa– LOVE that it moved to a new house!
Now Open!! “Wishlist 8” at Gabba Gallery:
If you are wanting a way to join the family of people who collect art, whether mine or another artists, consider checking out the annual exhibit at Gabba Gallery with art from 70 artists priced between $50-$1000.
I have two small pieces in the exhibit.
Curators Jason Ostro and Elena Jacobson put a certain focus on fostering opportunities for people to become collectors of originals who hadn’t thought it possible for themselves previously.
with my painting, “A Bit of Hollywood “- 12″ x 12″ -ink & acrylic on canvas available now at Gabba Gallery
It’s rare that I paint so small….so if you want to grab this piece for your self:
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Click to check out the rest of the exhibit.
If you have been following some of the Saturday Night Live Art Shows you may recognize artists from our project in this exhibit including one of my co-hosts, Nichole McDaniel, plus artists Donna Bates and Iskar Art!
always with love & gratitude,
Brooke Harker
