Postcards from Spring--Color My World--March Blog

Postcards from Spring 2014

by Cindy Morawski



Sunrise in the Garden


Part of the TAG Exhibit--Emily Morgan Hotel--Spring Art Show
March--June 2014

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You're invited! 

The Stillness of Rabbits

 

Look for my spring rabbit portraits in the Starving Artists Art Show, San Antonio's LaVillita in Maverick Plaza, April 5 & 6, 10 to 6.  Happy Easter!

 





 

Beloved, Mother Rabbit and Baby



Wide-Open Spaces

 

My title was inspired by the beauty of the outdoors and the lyrics of the Dixie Chicks.  My March landscape will be one of my original works featured in the Randolph Art League's FIESTA Art Show at Alamo Plaza, April 11--17, 2014. 

 

 

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www.CindyMorawski.com

 

Studio:  (210) 522-0706

 

 

Night Moves---ART Urbanscapes--Energy and Colors of the BIG City

Night Moves
9x12 Painting
Sept. 2013~~Cindy Morawski


 How the Night Moves

I started humming Bob Seger's music when I began my Night Moves painting recently.  It's one of my all-time favorite Seger songs.   Bob's lyrics rhyme moves with  lose and blues--for me, it all sums up the energy and passion of city nightlife.  I love the reflecting colors of the traffic lights, automobile tail and headlights, advertising neon signs, and more.  Here's the last verse of my tribute to Seger. 

 

 

I woke last night to the sound of thunder

How far off I sat and wondered

Started humming a song from 1962

Ain't it funny how the night moves

When you just don't seem to have as much to lose

Strange how the night moves

With autumn closing in.

 

----------Bob Seger, Last song verse to Night Moves

 

 

This past summer, I photographed several city scenes at night.  My painting is based upon those photos.  I tried to keep my art style loose and impressionistic.  I also wanted to give voice to the excitement of all those bright colors and the energetic movements of the traffic and people. 

 

"With autumn closing in" (Bob Seger), I'm also aware of seasonal changes and my focus on Fall Art Shows.  You're invited to my Fall Art Show and Reception through TAG at the Emily Morgan on E. Houston Street-- this Wednesday evening on September 18th, 2013.  Here's a postcard invitation:



 

Another September art event that's coming up soon is the Comfort Art Walk.  It's taking place this Saturday, September 21st, all day.  I'll be doing an art demo in front of the Comfort Crockery, 402 Seventh Street, where some of my art is currently on display.  I'll also have a trunk show available with extra art cards and prints.  Artists from the  Texas Pastel Society will also be represented in front of the old theater in downtown Comfort with art demos and artwork for sale.  Hope you'll join me and the Texas Pastel Society!

 

 

"I woke last night to the sound of thunder."  (Seger)  Well, for me, I heard the happy sound of thunder today when I watched the rain coming down.  I was eating lunch at the Emily Morgan Hotel's restaurant after my downtown art installation in the hotel's library.  The wind kicked up.  The trees were leaning sideways.  The rain came pouring down.  My friend Maria and I were glad we were inside-- looking out.  Safe in a comfy restaurant booth by a large window.  Happily, with the September rains, my yard is starting to look green again.  Now, if the autumn cooler weather can blow in, San Antonio will be all set!

 

 

Hope to SEE you in SEPTEMBER!  Happy Autumn 2013!  ~~Cindy

 

 

www.CindyMorawski.com

 



 *PS:  Two More of my Cityscape Paintings -- a closer look at E. Houston Street in downtown San Antonio.

         
Left:  Sunset on E. Houston
Right:  Night on E. Houston 

 

Remember the Alamo! Art Showcase at the Emily Morgan Hotel

Art Demo at the Emily Morgan Hotel.  I started at 5 pm and painted for about an hour and a half.  I also began with a presentation about my medium-- pastels. 

History came alive near the Alamo for the Emily Morgan's Grand Re-Opening on Jan. 31st.

I used a reference photo and painted a 16x20 pastel painting for my demo.  I wasn't finished with it at this point.

Remembering THE ALAMO with a Painting Demo

by Cindy Morawski

 

 

January 31, 2013, marked an exciting event for me.  I had the opportunity to do a painting demo at the Emily Morgan Hotel as part of their art showcase and grand re-opening.  I started at 5:00 and wound down around 6:30 p.m.  I appreciated my audience of friends, patrons, and fellow artists that night.  They were attentive and asked good questions.  They kept me on my toes!

 

South Texas History was part of the Emily Morgan's celebration.  There were period costumes, firing of cannons, fireworks, live music, and great food and drinks.  The hotel closed off Houston Street, giving guests room to roam.  There were lots of surprises.  It was a night to remember!

 





Live Art Demo, Emily Morgan's Art Showcase