WITH GRATITUDE FOR ALL OUR VETERANS

Original oil on linen 20" x 16"

First Sergeant Harvey E. Walden III

This is a commissioned painting I did several years ago of 
First Sergeant Harvey E. Walden III.  I wanted to use this image again to represent and honor all who have served in our armed forces. 

My deepest and most heartfelt thanks goes out to all  who have served and sacrificed for our country.  Your service to America is beyond measure.  

Have a wonderful Veterans' Day.

 Blessings,

September McGee

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p.s.  First Sergeant Harvey E. Walden III, after twenty years in the US Marines is still giving back.  In addition to his Bootcamp workouts, he travels to help out the Wounded Warriors and so much more! 

http://www.harveywalden.com/

BIRTHDAY WISHES AND BRAND NEW IDEAS.

ONE OF MY BIRTHDAY WISHES THIS YEAR  IS TO DO THINGS I HAVE NEVER DONE!

It's been many years since I have painted an oil on gold leaf.  My plan was to do another nude similar to the one I painted years ago.  This piece not only sold right away it remains my top selling nude   print today. 

I AM PROUD TO PRESENT 

         MY NEW RAINY DAY SERIES 

                      ON GOLD LEAF  

                            ...AND.... 

                       SILVER LEAF

Light, as you know, is an integral component of painting, particularly, impressionistic painting.  How the light falls across the image and interplays throughout the piece creates an ambience for the viewer to enjoy as they uncover the artist's message. 

One of the fun things about painting on gold and silver leaf is the contrast created between the two elements...and the painting can change, markedly, just by moving the light upon which it is viewed.

IT'S NEW - IT'S UNIQUE - IT'S FUN!

See from the photographs of each of these oils how the painting changes just by my moving the light when I photographed them.  Almost like the morning to the dusk, these paintings have their unique glow no matter what time of day!

"Rainy Day on Gold Leaf #1"

oil on gold leaf panel, 12" x 9"

                                                      "Rainy Day on Silver Leaf #l"
                                                            oil on silver leaf, 10" x 8"

Hope you enjoy my new fun series.  Let me know!

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THIS IS GOING TO BE A GREAT YEAR AND THE BEST
IS YET TO COME!

BLESSINGS,

                                              September

MORE BREAKING NEWS! from American Impressionist September McGee

FABULOUS NEWS!  

THE SOUTHWEST PASTEL SOCIETY 31st NATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION 2012 RESULTS ARE IN!

All THREE of my submissions were accepted!
The Southwest Pastel Society's 31st National Juried Exhibition is being held:

November 8 - December 1, 2012

at the Charles W. Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts

 Richardson, Texas

 www.eisemanncenter.com

A total of 223 images from 91 artists were submitted for this juried exhibition.   The juror, Marla Baggetta, chose 68 paintings from these selections to be exhibited.

My three pastels paintings being presented are:

"Beach Series - Strolling in Laguna Beach", 

                                                                     Pastel on Board

"Ballet Series - Lacing Her Slipper",

Pastel on board

"At The Met Series - Is It Me?

Pastel on Pastelboard

  I am beyond thrilled to have been accepted in this amazing exhibition!  

                                         To view more of my works click here

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Stay in touch!

                                       Blessings,

                                       September

                                                                                 

Latest NEWS from artist September McGee

"Streets of New York - Shopping in the Rain"

24" x 20" oil on linen

This is a brand NEW oil painting and the first off my easel since ending my two summer exhibitions.

BREAKING NEWS! 

 "Shopping in the Rain" was just accepted into the Scottsdale Biennale 2012 Juried Exhibition held at the WEE GALLERY in Scottsdale, Arizona.

                           The show will run November 1 - 30, 2012 at:

                               

                                               WEE GALLERY

                                      

                                                            7010 E. Main Street

                                                            Scottsdale, AZ 85251

                                         Reception for awards  is November 1st:   5 - 8 pm.

 I am thrilled I was able to create this painting from my New York Series. This particular piece has some personal memories and reminds me I need to get back to New York!  SOON!  I am more than thrilled to be showing in Scottsdale!! 

             If you are anywhere in the area this is a show not to be missed!

Hope the fall season finds you well and happy.

Blessings,

September

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COME CELEBRATE TWO ART SHOWS IN LAGUNA BEACH WITH SEPTEMBER MCGEE

                                         The Sawdust Festival 2012 NOW OPEN!

Me and my friend Gail at my Sawdust Booth Opening Night

The Gurls - Opening Night 2012

My Booth at the Festival of Arts  

September and Dee and Gretchen

September and Wayne Baglin of Laguna Beach

September and Michael and Tawnya Bond

                      The Opening Night "GANG" at
                    the Festival of Arts"

September and Glenda and Jack Shekell

COME SEE MY NEW WORKS AT 

the SAWDUST FESTIVAL BOOTH #510


and THE FESTIVAL OF ARTS BOOTH #16


 BOTH IN LAGUNA BEACH 
and have some FUN!

BOTH SHOWS OPEN 10 am TIL 10 pm

Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA

Email me when you are coming!

septembermcgee@gmail.com

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Honoring all our veterans on Memorial Day

                                                                 original oil on linen 
                                                                by September McGee

HONORING ALL OUR VETERANS AND THOSE CURRENTLY SERVING IN OUR ARMED FORCES AND THEIR FAMILIES

ON THIS MEMORIAL DAY!

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR ALL YOU DO TO KEEP US SAFE AND FREE!!!!

WE APPRECIATE AND HONOR YOU!

BLESSINGS,

September McGee

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FISH PAINTINGS BRING GOOD FORTUNE by American Impressionist September Mcgee

 "Three Fish #1"

oil on Italian Panel

"Three Fish #2"

oil on museum panel

Feng shui has been practiced in the Far East for over five thousand years and is a traditional Chinese design system based on positive energy called Chi.

 

According to Feng shui, different people have different energy needs. These energy needs can be fulfilled by different objects, paintings, colors placing and putting them in right place of your house. 

 

My  new paintings of fish - still drying in my studio - represent more than just fun, colorful paintings!

 

Fish represent wealth - strength and prosperity.

RED is the Chinese color of luck and happiness.

and love, romance, courage and passion in the West and signifies richness and luxury and helps promote fame.

YELLOW represents cheerful and uplifting and is basically the color of FUN

and increases self esteem and strengthens overall health and well being.

The number THREE  (that's the number of fish in each painting)

represents creation in the Chinese tradition, the holy divinity in western religions and the Tao tells of the great Triad - heaven - mankind - earth.

My new paintings of FISH are packed with great energies to bring all of the best and good fortune to all!

I came up with the idea to paint some fish which then required a great deal of resourcing...now where am I going to get some whole fish (eyes, tails and all)?  Luckily I found a friendly and very accommodating fish market in San Clemente, CA - Billy's.  What a great new find for fresh fish and fun foods!  Several phone calls later with Billy and Charly I was on my way to meet my newest models - Inkin, Blinkin and Nod!

They were fun to paint but under a hot model's lamp the necessity of 

painting as fast as I could was mandatory.  

Will I do more paintings of fish? if you know me...you just never know.

I am happy with the results and thrilled that the great energies of

fish, red and the #3 are bringing the good fortune we all deserve!

Email me for more information:  CLICK HERE

Check out my latest paintings at:   NEW PAINTINGS!

...and if you need fish and the fixings go to:

www.downtownsanclemente.com/Billysmeats

Taking it back to one of my favorite cards games as a child:

GOT ANY ART?   NO!  THEN GO FISH!!!!

Blessings,

September McGee