Happy Spring from Sunny LA!
Many new paintings have passed through the studio in recent months.
Scroll below to see new paintings, a peak into the studio and artworks
in new homes. Plus more about an exhibit opening in Italy next week.
Hong Kong:
Click here to see a close up and process photos of Song of Hong Kong.
Song of Hong Kong by Brooke Harker 54″ x 36″ ink, oil & acrylic on canvas
Buzz and Flow by Brooke Harker 66″ x 45″ ink, oil and acrylic on canvas
Another Hong Kong in Process:
Recently delivered…
I accompanied Lu Martin Galleries on the install of this commissioned painting
of Dana Point, California recently. The mother of the guy on the beach created
this project as her son went away to college for the first time.
The title is “Tides for Tomorrow.”
Blessings to all the parents out there who know what it means to trust this world
with your children…may they come home safe to you no matter the tides…and
may you weather the storms from watching them deal with life… especially for
the times when you have to accept their journey.
May you be brave enough to just love.
AND hanging with Picasso!
Tides for Tomorrow ©Brooke Harker 27″ x 49″ ink, oil & acrylic on canvas
Rome in a Home:
a home for Fiori di Roma ©Brooke Harker 42″ x 74″ ink, oil & acrylic on canvas
…The vibrant red petals spoke of life, passion, and rebirth.
There was something magical in the recognition of what blooms anew alongside
remnants of the past.
Click here to read more about this painting…
A home for Festive Days © Brooke Harker 36″ x 48″ ink, oil and acrylic on canvas
Paris:
Opening April 1, 2018
Bienale d’art Contemporanea di Frosinone/Anagni
curated by Alfio Borghese
Two of my paintings of Los Angeles, Awaiting the Crowd and Wicked Night
will be included in an upcoming month long exhibition of 150 artists in Italy.
Here is a flash back to when I originally painted these works on a farm south of Rome.
Awaiting the Crowd ©Brooke Harker 32″ x 38″ ink, oil & acrylic on canvas
Wicked Night ©Brooke Harker 32″ x 38″ ink, oil & acrylic on canvas
Process of Laguna paintings:
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I used to wait to paint red last because I love red… then I decided to have more fun now… In what way are you going to have more fun today:)? |
One of my views at lunch. I’m kind of obsessed and in love with my pink shoes.
If you have missed the social media posts about the magic of
these pink shoes…Feel free to follow along on Instagram
or Facebook for important post such as these…
Although really…we only get 2 feet…so love them.
My set up: kinda like a double decker bus…kinda totally different…
Original Holiday Cards for collectors?
I have had some inquiries about if I sent out cards this past year…
I had the beginnings of cards drying outside while I was out of town during
the SoCal Fires in December…and then soot attacked some of the paint and
required repairs.
SO then I worked on some Valentines Day Cards…This photo below is evidence…
Then I thought…mmmm maybe these are for next year. Just know you are in my heart.
May your Spring be full of new beginnings within yourself and the
world around you.
Thank you to all of you who’ve cheered me on through the winter and over the
years…you are part of my inspiration.
Brooke Harker
