Portraits by Gertrude Palmer (gertswerks@yahoo.com)

Abstract Retrospective by Gertrude

Patination SOLD

Abstract Band: Performance in Bethesda MD

Grapelli I: Tribute to Jazz violinist of same name.

 

 

Gert Donates again...

Every year I paint a work especially for the Island Arts fund raiser on Hilton Head Island. The project provides art classes in our public and private schools:promisingartists.org. Other charities I help to fund are the Senior Center, United Way, the Women's Center and VIM, Volunteers in Medicine.

"Jasmine Tea" will be framed in  gold leaf, and is available for bids at this black tie event.

Nude Reclining watercolor painting byGertrude H Palmer: gertswerks@yahoo.com

Nude Reclining, watercolor painting by Gertrude H Palmer, currently showing at 

Le Moyne

Art Exhibit
The Muse as a Catalyst for Creation and the Florida Senior Art Showcase
LeMoyne Center for the Visual Arts

The Muse as a Catalyst for Creation features the work of local artists exploring their muses. We asked the artists do describe through their work their inspirations for creating what they do, using the muse as the main subject. Running concurrently in the Munroe House will be works from the Florida Senior Art Showcase, a juried exhibition featuring the work of regional Florida seniors. Featuring Diane Sams in the Hoover Gallery. Opening night is Friday, August 20 from 6-9 pm.

LeMoyne Center for the Visual Arts
125 North Gadsden Street
Tallahassee, FL

August 20 to September 18, 2010
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Opening night is Friday, August 20 from 6-9 pm.
http://lemoyne.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=72&Itemid=223

You are invited!

Senior Artist Showcase
I will have a painting in each location 
All works available for purchase.

Three Paintings/ Three Galleries

Fish Wife

the Old Armory Gallery
400 N. Monroe (second floor)
August 6 - September 24

Purple Nude on Green Lounge

LeMoyne Center for the Visual Arts
August 20- September 18

Diners

the Brogan Museum
August 25 - September 13

All venues will host a public reception on Friday, September 3
6:00 - 9:00pm.
More than $1,000 in awards will be presented
September 3, 6:30pm at the Old Armory Gallery

Daisies, Portrait from Life

I discovered Tasji at a music recital at FSU this winter. I saw her in profile a few seats away, and was struck by her poise. She assured me she had modeled before and would be happy to sit for me. I had one week to paint my entry for the Annual Portrait Society of America Competition, and desperately needed a model. Unable to reach Tasji by phone, I made a last attempt through email, and she responded. The painting was created from one session and another week working from photos. (See below)

Tasji is a violinist. I'm planning to feature her playing in our next session.

New painting in Progress! Rick Edmiston

I like the solid rough feel of this portrait begun in Butterfield's Roadhouse during a performance by talented musician, Rick Edmiston . This is my first time painting ala prima in acrylic, since I typically sketch in watercolor. There are just a few details I want to perfect, like the size of the guitar, and catching highlights. I'm very wary of overworking this piece, thinking the looseness suits the musician. Check back next week to see how it is going. Gert

Portrait submitted into competition

I just completed Woman With a Straw Hat in time for the international Portrait competition. The painting began with model Susan Mcquire posing most of the day. I put the finishing touches on in the studio.

Greetings from Sopchoppy: Butterfield's Roadhouse Series #1

New Release! Sax Man One of three painted during the performance Thursday November 12, 2009

Original watercolor painting 8x10
The joint was jumpin as one great jam followed another. Two harp players, a gaggle of guitars and Gabe keeping us all in line with his hot stix. A German family was clearly congratulating themselves on their fabulous find as Salli ushered them to a curtained love seat and rocking chair. When the upbeats brought the dancers to their feet, we shoved the art displays out of the way, clearing the worn planks to watch them glide, a couple of  love birds. Sallie fed the crowd unforgettable goodies out of the kitchen. Things like French silk pie and sugar dusted cake. Putting my fork down, I let my brush is fly, painting it all down for prosperity. A tough gig!

Original 8x10 painting $250.00 11x14 Print $65.00

save $10.00 by ordering the night of the performance at the Roadhouse, or order here for quick gifting.

Roadhouse Series New Release: Doing it in "D"

An uncharacteristic lull in the action demanded what to play next. One of the musicians asked: "Why don't we do in D? We've done it in G, we've done it in B, Let's do it in D". Chris in his favorite color purple (setting off the mums Salli had placed on the table, nicely) commenced, and by Goddess, they DID IT IN D!!

Original or Print

Original 8x10 painting $125.00 11x14 Print $65.00

or Purchase Prints at the Roadhouse

Roadhouse Series New Release: Blue Jam

Thursday Blues Jam November 12, 2009. Second of three painted during the performance. See "Sax Man"  & "Doin it in D" above! I hope this defines the individuals and captures the color and light.

Original painting or Print

Original Painting 10x12 $360.00 11x14 Print $65.00

or at the Roadhouse:

Lady with a Straw Hat

This is the portrait I completed with the Portrait Society of America last weekend. Although created in acrylic on rag board, it certainly has the flavor of watercolor. Instructor Ed Jonas commented that my thin wash approach is called painting the essence. I like that. The blue piece is my preparatory sketch. The finished work is acrylic on board 16 x 20.

Original or Print

Original Painting $1,200.00 11x14 Print $65.00

Sketch on Blue: Lady with a Straw Hat. Original acrylic painting on board.
$125.00 unframed

Comments Welcome!

Boulder Opal

My latest experiment in plaster painting.
Textures allow me to build rich patinas as
I add more layers of color, both on the surface
and forced into the cracks & crevices. I can use
a scratch tool for line work, exposing the white ground. Adding & Subtracting.
$125.00 Framed in Gold

Recent Awards

Rhodis takes another Award

Chakras earns First place in the Abstract category

The Portrait Society of America

I'll be taking a portrait workshop this weekend sponsored by this venerable organization.

Tallahassee Art auction features abstract by Gertrude Palmer

Patination

I've placed one of my favorite works up for auction with Gallery 621 next weekend (November 14th).  "Patination" represents the very best of my abstract work. Celestial fire ebbs and flows in this elegant work you can get lost in and is suitable for corporate or residential venues. Bids will start at only $350. This work is valued at $1200 and can be previewed at the gallery next week. Proceeds will benefit this non profit gallery.

Wedding Procession at Goodwood

Gert's latest Wedding painting.

Procession at Goodwood

Call (850) 364-1231 to discuss your own plans with the artist.

Butterfield's Roadhouse & the Frog & Hummingbird Finished!

Also available at the Frog & the Hummingbird Co.& Butterfield's Roadhouse, 118 Municipal Ave, Sopchoppy, FL

The artist painting pleine aire in Sopchoppy

Florida photographer Elizabeth George, 
known for her Nature Studies, snapped these shots of the artist painting on the street in Sopchoppy. Photographer, Elizabeth, is available for weddings and other commissions. You can see her work at the Frog and the Hummingbird. Meet Elizabeth, Gertrude and more local artists there, December 4th, when Sopchoppy opens its doors with music, art and great shopping.

Across the street from the Butterfield Roadhouse & Frog & Hummingbird Gallery

The artist at Armegeddon Masquerade Ball

Halloween night at Gallery 621.

Photo of the artist in costume (a flower head) with her painting: "These Boots Were Made for Walking" a fictional piece that suggests a story. I haven't deciphered the plot yet. Suggestions? At the time of painting I considered things scary for it would be featured at a Halloween masquerade ball. White vinyl mini skirts and boots came immediately to mind I realized there are things about women's  fashion that in retrospect ARE scary! I was a teenager in a Chicago winter when these were the rage, and yes, I succumbed to them, and I suffered! See for yourself at Frog & Hummingbird Company where the "Boots" are currently walking.

(Click to enlarge)

Gallery 621 Halloween Treats

Join Gert this evening at this fun Flashlight Exhibit & Masquerade Ball.
See my latest painting "These Boots are Made for Walking", on sale tonight!

Gert is now represented in Sopchoppy

I'm pleased to announce that I have accepted an invitation to be represented at the Frog & Hummingbird Gallery located at 118 Municiple Ave, Sopchoppy Fla. This promises to be an exciting venue as owners Salli and Gabrielle share my passion for Blues music. In fact Gabe is son ow the renowned bluesman Paul Butterfield! Regular events include Blues jams & guest musicians.
The cafe offers legendary deserts and beverages.

Gert will be at the events painting the live musicians, and I welcome you to join me for evenings filled with foot stomping energy and a rare opportunity to experience world class revues. Contact the roadhouse for schedules.

Additionally, I will be participating in ongoing events at this location. Salli i is the only local representative of my one of a kind ART Jewelry & hand painted Sylkies (wraps).

Of course my paintings will be available for purchase and there will be an evolving collection of Butterfield Roadhouse musicians. You can see them as they are painted!

Look for my exclusive Gerts Werks merchandise including ART ornaments on porcelain, tote bags, prints & more.

McClure Wedding Stage 3

After adding tone to the background and cooling the mansion behind the scene, I added a painting of the grooms mother, refined the figures, flowers and highlights. The painting is nearing completion. I want to define the guardsmen a little. Now I need to decide whether to crop the finished work to a horizontal (landscape) or portrait format. Think I will ask the groom's mother, Nancy what do you think?

The Painted Dancers

Portrait of Debra Spears

This portrait was painted in my Tallahassee studio Gerts Werks, where the patron posed for me. This piece was intended as a warm up sketch, but I became enchanted with it and decided to work it into a polished piece. Now in the final stages, I will frame it in rustic barnwood, which picks up the muted tones and casual aura nicely.

For more information on my portraits, visit:www.gertsart.com

Email me at:gertswerks@yahoo.com

Alpha Portrait Completed

A just finished portrait from an old photo.

Reference photo used & my preliminary sketch

Portrait of a Painter

I completed it this morning to enter into the Pastel 100. It is 11" x 29". Pastel is not my usual medium, but I thought it could be fun. This began as a life sketch and resolved itself in my SC studio. WHAT DO YOU THINK? IS anybody out there? Come on Y'all....talk to me...subscribe, comment, take a minute, share your thoughts...it costs nothing.

Entomological Study on Porcelaine

These are available for purchase, and are part of a series. Subscribe to this blog for details on ordering.

Other Wild Life paintings

This is a pair of watercolors recently commissioned by J Dolcator.