Thursday, February 25, 2010

Thursday News - New Art Awards from Impressionist Artist September McGee

"Streets of New York - Times Square November Rain on 47th Street"

Fabulous News!
This painting was accepted into the 
 Paint America top 100 National Exhibition!!

This is an oil painting on panel from my
Streets of New York Series.
The night was freezing, but electric and I stayed out
taking photo references until my hands froze to the
camera.  I was determined to capture the energy
of the city. How lucky I was to get the
carriage, the people, the umbrellas and the
feel of the night in this piece!
Notice the walk sign.  I stood in the
street until the cabbies were ready to
mow me over, but I got it!

Determination, hard word and
perseverance always pay off.
Creativity is all about sticking
with it, confidence and
loving what you do.

Wishing you all a creative Thursday
filled with art, laughter
and magic.

Blesssings,

September McGee

Impressionist Artist, Laguna Beach Artist,
Women artists, American Impressionist, oil paintings


Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Mid Week Creations with Impressionist Artist September McGee

"Symphony #2"

Music is in the air.
Music can move you.
While you paint.
While you workout.
While you go for the gold!


Play some music today.
Laugh
Love
Live

Look at some art.
Take home some art!

blessings

September McGee

Monday, February 22, 2010

New Creative Beginnings from Impressionist Artist September McGee

"Music Series - Symphony #1"

This is a unique painting.
This is a pastel on Senso linen.

Let the music play!

Start this wonderful week with:
music
art
love
laughter
joy
fun
smiles
magic
surprises

Be the best you can be all day
all week.

blessings

September McGee

Laguna Beach artist, women artist, impressionist artist, american impressionist, american painter, oil painter, figurative painter

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Thursday Creations from Impressionist Artist September McGee

"Music Series - The Viola"

This is an oil on Senso linen which was exhibited
at the Richeson International Figurative Juried
Exhibition!

Where would we be without music.
It touches our soul.
Art and music are important
ingredients in our lives.
They help warm the heart,
make us smile and
enrich our world.

Blessings,

September McGee

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Mid-Week Creativities from Impressionist Artist September McGee

"At The Getty - The Art Lesson"

This is an oil on senso linen from a
photo I took while at the Getty Museum.
I saw this mother teaching her little girl
about the paintings and I couldn't
resist capturing the moment.

Mid-week creations:
Get out and see some art.
Peruse some art on the internet
(particularly mine!).
Create your own art!
Create some art together!

Have a fabulous day!

Blessings,

September McGee


Women artists, Laguna Beach Artist, Impressionist Artist,
American Impressionist, figurative artist, oil painter, art

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Love Continues on Tuesday from Impressionist Artist September McGee

"Cafe Series - Sharon and Dean"

This is an oil on linen for the most
wonderful couple.  Two delightful people
who are recently married. Both are generous,
fun, loving and giving.
They are now taking dance lessons!
It is was an honor to capture their love
and their energy and an even bigger
honor to know and love them!

On this amazing Tuesday:

Love yourself.
Tell the people you love
how much you care for them.
Help out a stranger.
Be kind to animals or
go adopt one.
Do something special
for someone!

Blessings,

September McGee


Women artists, impressionist artist, Laguna Beach artist, american artist, American Impressionist, oil painter, figurative painter

Monday, February 15, 2010

Valentine Continues with Creations from Impressionist Artist September McGee

"Happily Married"

This is an oil on linen of a wonderful
happily married couple who are
planning to sail around the world!
It is so wonderful when you
meet happy people who are
happy together. It is an honor to
know them and an even bigger
honor to paint them!

Continue the Valentine love this week.

Love your animals.
Love your kids.
Love your spouse.
Love your neighbors.
Love your enemies.
Love being alive.
Love what you do.

and most importantly
LOVE YOURSELF!!!

Remember, love is a verb.
It is the loving things we do
in this world that make the
biggest difference.

Get creative. Go see my art.

Blessings,

September McGee

Women artists, Impressionist Artis, American artist,
Laguna Beach Artist, American Impressionist,
Figurative Painter, oil painter

Friday, February 12, 2010

Love Creations with Impressionist Artist September McGee

"Cafe Series - P. S. I Love You"

This is an oil on linen of a wonderful
couple I am honored to know.
In the years I have known them
I have grown to love them more
and more.  She has graced my
canvasses many times and the paintings
always turn out to be favorites
of mine and my customers!
These two people speak love,
do love,
are love.

In honor of love for Valentines Day
take time out to:

Love is a verb.
Love is something we do.

Tell those special people in your
life you love them.
Love yourself.
Do something loving for
a stranger.

And of course,
LOVE ART!

Blessings of love,

September McGee

women artist, Laguna Beach Artist,
Impressionist Artist, American Impressionist
Figurative art, art, oil painter




Thursday, February 11, 2010

Getting Creative on a Thursday by Impressionist Artist September McGee

"Couch Series - Sharon"

This is an oil painting on panel of a
beautiful "bella" woman who has
become a dear friend of mine.
She has the most goregous
eyes which I believe are the
windows to our soul!

Today is a great day for
getting creative.

Do something new!
Do something fun!
Do something special!

Be the best YOU you can be!

Blessings

September McGee


woman artist, impressionist artist,
Laguna Beach Artist, art, american impressionist
oil painter, figurative painter

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Mid Week Creations from Impressionist Artist September McGee

"Couch Series - Bella"

This is one of my figurative paintings.
It is an oil on panel of a beautiful
woman who is a generous and
caring soul and always finds the
time to listen and advise.
We call each other bella
and beautiful does not
describe this wonderful
woman.

Mid week and today we all should:

Smile as often as often as we remember.
Laugh every chance we get.
Find time for someone special.
Do something special for someone
without them knowing.
Go enjoy some art.

Have a FUN Wednesday!

Blessings,

September McGee

woman artist, laguna beach artist, impressionist artist,
art, american impressionist, figurative artist

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Tuesday creativities with Impressionist artist September McGee

"Red Hat Series - Afternoon Merlot"

This is an oil on canvas of a beautiful
woman who posed for me in her home.
When she is not posing she helps
others find their way.
It was my honor to paint her!

Every day is a great day for creativity.
Today find some time to:

Do something you have never done!
Laugh!
Smile every chance you get!
Do something special for someone for
no reason!
Paint a day that is full of FUN!

Blessings

September McGee

american woman artist, impressionist artist,
Laguna Beach artist, oil painter, figurative painter,
american impressionist, art

Monday, February 8, 2010

Happy Creative Monday

"Ballet Series - The Fan"

This painting is a pastel on board.
This piece won the second best art award
at the Degas Membership Exhibition in
New Orleans, 
The Award of Excellence! 

Start the week off right.
Dance every chance you get.

This week:
Be creative.
Dance.
Laugh.
Go see my art.
Laugh.
Smile.
Help a stranger.
Give back.
Love.
Have FUN!

Blessings,

September McGee


artist, art awards, Laguna Beach artist,
woman artist, impressionist artist,
american impressionist, oil painter

Friday, February 5, 2010

Rainy Friday!

"Streets of New York - Cafe Reggio"

This is an original oil on linen
purchased by a renowned
collector with an "eye" for art!

 Friday and the rain has arrived once again,
 drenching the earth in moisture and
offering us the sounds and atmosphere
of a beautiful rainy day!
I love the rain.

Cozy up to a fireplace.
Drink champagne.
Laugh with friends and those
you love.
And, enjoy looking at some
wonderful art!
Rainy days can soothe the
soul.

Smile and enjoy.

Check out my rainy day paintings

and stay posted....
new paintings for my solo exhibition
will be posted starting March 1st!!!

ciao
September McGee


Woman artist, oil painter, impressionist artist,
american impressionist, Laguna Beach Artist,
Rainy Day Paintings

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Art Walk and Art Talk!

"Couch Series - Sharon"

This is an oil on linen of a beautiful
woman, Sharon.  She is not only
gorgeous but intelligent, sweet,
caring and fun to be around.
We had a great time during her
modeling session and I tried
to capture the essence of Sharon
in this painting. I do have a
penchant for rendering
figurative artwork.

Tonight is Art Walk in Laguna Beach, CA
and all the galleries are open for
visitors to come and view all the
art work.  If you can't come tonight
you can visit my
gallery by just clicking on

It's a great day for viewing and
enjoying art.  Take a few moments
and relax into some paintings.
It's good for the heart and soul.

Without art, our walls would be empty!

ciao
September McGee

American Impressionist, Laguna Beach artist,
Impressionist artist, oil painter, figurative artist,
California artist, woman artist

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Mid Week Creations!

"Streets of New York - Times Square November Rain on 47th street"

This piece is one of my Rainy Day Series
from the Streets of New York. This is
an oil painting on panel
and is showing at the Cottage Gallery in Laguna Beach

It wa a cold rainy night and I was with camera
combing the streets at Times Square looking
for the right arrangement of people and
stores...and I found it. As you can
see the walk light is on which is when I grab
the opportunity to stand in the middle
of the street and take as many pics as
I can before the cabbies run me over!

This wa a very involved piece and took a while to
paint and I am very happy with the results.

Take time today to view some art, smile
and enjoy the middle of the week!

ciao

September McGee

oil painter, woman artist, impressionist artist,
american impressionist, figurative painter

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Honoring Beautiful Women in Paintings

"Couch Series - Champagne Thoughts"

Painting is a gift I am fortunate to have.
An even greater gift is the gift of friends.
And an even better gift is to combine
what I love to do with the people I
love to be with!

This is a painting of a beautiful woman,
 Elaine. She is a gifted writer
as well as a wonderful friend.
The painting is an oil on linen
done in impressionist style
and captures the essence of
a truly beautiful woman!

Our walls would be empty without art.
Our lives would be truly empty
without the gift of friends.

Hope your day is filled with
laughter, joy and
friends today!

ciao

September McGee

woman artist, Laguna Beach Artist, figurative artist, impressionist artist,
american impressionist, oil painting

Monday, February 1, 2010

New Month, New Week, New Art Award from California Figurative Artist September McGee

"At the Met - Van Gogh Up Close & Personal"

oil on linen

This painting just won its second national juried award!
A Merit Award was presented
Friday night, January 29th
at the North Valley Art League
26th National Juried Exhibition!!!

This makes my 16th National
Juried Award!

I am now in my studio painting new
creations for my
solo exhibition on March 20th.

Stay posted for updates
and news!

Have a fabulous week.

September McGee

American woman artist, american impressionist,
figurative artist, Laguna Beach artist,
oil painter