Thankful Thursday Creations with American Impressionist Artist September McGee

"Couch Series - Reading in the Afternoon"

Isn't it just grand when you can flop on the couch and read

your favorite book?

This is an oil on linen.  My daughter Kailee posed for me to

create this painting and the light just fell perfectly!

The rich colors of the couch and pillows offset the white of

her dress and the peacefulness of the piece leaves you with a 

nice feeling.

Today I wish you a wonderful thankful Thursday and hope you

find time to do some of your favorite things.

To view more of my work go to:

www.septembermcgee.com

or email me for additional images and information:

smcgeearts@aol.com

Blessings,

September McGee

Mid-Week Creations with American impressionist Artist September McGee

"Sunset Dinner"

This is a special painting created for the Laguna Beach Visitors Bureau for 

their Dining Guide Cover!

Sunsets are some of the most amazing creations in this world, 

especially over the ocean.  I wanted to capture the essence

of  the warm sunset colors behind the romantic seafood dinner.

With summer approaching and all the tourists soon to arrive

I want to invite everyone today to take time to:

see the sunset tonight

hug a friend

be kind to a stranger

love yourself

smile often

laugh

love

Wednesday Blessings,

September McGee

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Terrific Teusday Creations with American Impressionist Aratist September McGee

    "Music Series - The Viola"

This is an oil on Senso linen of a viola player I just had to capture.

The lively impressionistic strokes seem to add to the music

you can almost hear emanating from this piece.

I love music and it goes hand in hand with my paintings.

Today I wish you music that makes your soul sing

and art that makes your heart smile.

Tuesday Blessings!

September McGee

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Monday Musings with American Impressionist Artist September McGee

 

"Couch Series - Reflections"

This is one of my favorite paintings of

all times and I thought it was appropriate

to post it on this Monday in May!

This piece represents my work when I am 

totally committed to just the rendering

in front of me with no agenda, just 

enjoying the creative process.

When I am painting like this - in the zone-

as they say, it is so much fun, freeing up

all the creative energies that are flowing

through me and I wish every piece

would find me in this place.

A bit of a departure from my more

rendered figurative pieces, 

"Reflections" is truly a painting

I view proudly.

On this magical Monday I wish us all

genuine creativity from the soul

with an openness and trust that

by letting go we find our way!

Monday blessings!

September McGee

www.septembermcgee.com

 

Fabulous Friday Creations with American Impressionist Artist September McGee

"Cafe Series - The Martini"

Today would be a great day to goof off

and sip martinis!

This is an oil painting that sold right off

the gallery catalogue to a collector!

It's a fun piece with a fabulous red hat,

my favorite color.

Wishing everyone fabulous fun today

and always!

Let's have a creative weekend!

Blessings.

September McGee

www.septembermcgee.com

Thankful Thursday Creations with American Impressionist Artist September McGee

 

"Pacific Symphony Orchestra - Conductor Carl St. Clair"

original oil on Senso linen

"Pacific Symphony Orchestra - Violins #1"

original oil on Senso linen

EXCITING MUSIC AND ART NEWS!!!

In honor of Conductor Carl St. Clair's 20th Anniversary

with the Pacific Symphony Orchestra

a special dinner and concert was held in his honor

 on May 18, 2010.

The two paintings shown above were

donated to the Pacific Symphony

by National Award Winning Artist

September McGee and gifted to

Honorary Chairman, William Gillespie

and Conductor Carl St. Clair to honor both

 men for their amazing contributions

to the Pacific Symphony Orchestra.

William Gillespie, Honorary Chairman 

received the painting "Conductor Carl St. Clair"

and the painting "Violinists #1" was

gifted to Maestro Carl St. Clair.

John Forsyte, President of the Pacific Symphony

presented the two paintings to Bill and Carl

at a special dinner held at

Mastros Restaurant prior to the concert.

Following dinner the guests walked to the 

Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

where they were treated to a spectacular,

 and exciting evening of music including: Joshua Bell, violin, 

Christopheren Nomura, Baritone, Benjamin Pasternack, piano,

the Pacific Chorale and more.

Conductor Carl St. Clair gave the performance of a lifetime

as the concert hall was filled with magic and music, from Mozart, Mahler, 

Mendelssohn, Ticheli, Bernstein and Beethoven.

It was truly a sensational night captivated with music and memories!!!!!

To complete these two paintings and donate

 them to the Pacific Symphony was such an honor.

The combination of art and music is a blessing

of creativity!

Music plays an important role in all my creations and I

am simply in awe of the musicians and equally as grateful to all

at the Pacific Symphony Orchestra who worked

diligently to present such a fabulous evening!!!

Grazie Mille to all at the Pacific Symphony Orchestra!

Artist September McGee with Conductor Carl St. Clair

at post concert party at the Renee & Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall.

Artist September McGee with John Forstye, President

of the Pacific Symphony Orchestra.

Terrific Teusday Creations with American Impressionist Artist September McGee

 

"Under the Red Umbrella IV"

 It is suppose to rain today here in Laguna Beach, CA,

so I thought this painting would be

perfect for Terrific Teusday!

I just love the color red. It is such a fun

color to paint with and lends so much

vibrancy to the walls of your home.

I really enjoy the rain and I thoroughly

enjoy painting my Rainy Day series.

This is an oil on panel.

Have a Terrific Teusday!

Blessings

September McGee

www.septembermcgee.com

Monday Musings with American Impressionist Artist September McGee

"Streets of New York - El Miro Cafe II"

                                                    This is one of my
                                            favorite scenes in New York

and I captured it first on film,

then completed this oil on linen

painting with

impasto brush strokes and

an impressionist flavor.

Today is a great day to start

new and fun creative projects

and the best way to do that is

to get out and do it!

Change begins within and all the dreams

we have been harboring in our souls

need to find their way to fulfillment.

The best medicine we can give ourselves

is to be the best person we can be

in all things we do, whether they be

simple chores or huge dreams.

Be your best today and

always and go get your dreams...

they are waiting for you!

Monday Blessings!

September McGee

http://www.septembermcgee.com/

Thankful Thursday Creations with American Impressionist Artist September McGee

Ballet Series - Seated Ballerina

This is a pastel on board of a beautiful

ballerina who posed for me with grace

and poise. I wanted to capture the

beauty and simpleness of a dancer

at rest with her reflection in the mirror.

This painting was just accepted into the

Hudson Valley 79th Annual Exhibition

in New York.  They usually only accept

about fifty pieces, so I am thrilled that

mine was chosen for this prestigious

show which runs July 2 through July 30, 2010.

On this thankful Thursday I count my

blessings for creativity, friends, family,

and all the good I experience in my life

today and always.

Thankful Thursday Blessings!

September McGee

http://www.septembermcgee.com/

Wonderful Wednesday Creations with American Impressionist Aritist September McGee

Cafe Series - The Red Dress

Private Collection

This is an oil on panel of a beautiful

woman as part of my Cafe Series

and purchased by an even more beautiful woman!

I love to paint with the color red!

Years ago few women dared to wear red.

Today it so wonderful to see this color

being donned by women everywhere.

Red is certainly a color of passion and

even Feng Shui includes this color

in making your home balanced.

Let's be bold and passionate today

about what truly makes us excited and

happy.  Step out of your box today

and do something you have always wanted

to do, but haven't yet.

Have the most incredible liberating

day and spread your joy and

freedom to everyone you meet.

Wonderful Wednesday Blessings!

September McGee

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Monday Magic from American Impressionist Artist September McGee

Ballet Series - Bella

This is an oil painting on linen

of a little ballerina who is so

adorable! I just couldn't resist painting

her and capturing the moment.

This painting is available through

my gallery in Sedona, AZ

Exposures International Gallery

on Highway 179.

We are never to young to begin

anything and we are never to old

to try something new.

Today on this magical Monday

dance...dance while you

can! It's good for the soul,

the body, the heart

and keeps you young.

Check out this new site I am featured on too!

http://www.michele-andree-unblugged.com/

Monday Blessings!

September McGee

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Happy Mothers Day from American Impressionist Artist September McGee

Garden Series - Reading in the Garden

This is an oil painting of me and my

daughter in my sisters' garden.

As a single mom reading was one of

our favorite ways to end the day.

  It was always a special

time to bond, learn and just be

together.

Today she is grown and although

I no longer read to her we do share

many special times together and

I treasure each and every one of these moments.

Being a Mom is probably the greatest

honor I have ever been given.

Certainly the road has had its bumps

and lumps, but the journey has been

filled with a love that is unmeasurable

and words have not been formed to

decribe the special feelings I hold

dear in my heart.

I wish all the Moms in the world

a very Happy Mother's Day!

This painting is dear to my heart.

"Reading in the Garden" is part of the

Van Tine Collection.

Blessings,

September McGee

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Thankful Thursday, a day for gratitude with artist September McGee

Cafe Series - Ruby

This is an oil on panel of one of my

favorite models. I love the way the

eyes and mouth turned out and

the overall look of the piece

makes me happy to be an artist.

Even better, I met this amazing woman

who purchased this painting and it

was such an honor to get to know

her and learn about her creative

side, which is music, and

share creative moments together!

I am grateful to be an artist and

I am honored and grateful to get

to meet the wonderful people who

purchase and enjoy my art!

Blessings!

September McGee

http://www.septembermcgee.com/

Wonderful Wednesday Creations with American Impressionist Artist September McGee

Laguna Beach - Key Hole Cove

This is one of the most beautiful spots in

the world! Lucky me I get to walk by

here every day on my exercise stroll.

I do thank the gods for this gift

and for my gift of creativity which

I do not take for granted.

I believe a true artist can paint

anything.  You just have to believe.

What you believe about yourself

is what you become.

Believe great things.

Dream BIG...so BIG

it makes you feel excited.

Take that excitement and

go out in the world

and go get your dream!

This painting is an oil I did for

the Laguna Beach Visitors Bureau.

You can find it on their Map catalogue.

Come to Laguna Beach and

see the beauty and find your

dreams!

Blessings today and always,

September McGee

http://www.septembermcgee.com/

Tuesday Tribute to New York with American Impressionist Artist September McGee

"Streets of New York - El Miro Cafe II"

I love New York!

It's a city of electricity, fun, flavor

excitement and people...everywhere.

This is an oil painting on linen

depicting people on the sidewalk

near El Miro Cafe just as the rain

was beginning to fall.

Wishing for peace today and

safety for all...everywhere.

May we all find it in our hearts

to stop violence and learn

that love is the only answer.

Blessings to you and

especially to New York today!

September McGee

http://www.septembermcgee.com/

Monday Musings with American Impressionist September McGee

"At the Met Series - A Visit with Monet"

I love the Metropolitan Museum in

New York! It houses some of the most

amazing art work in the world!!!

This series - At the Met grew from

my many visits and watching 

people stand in front of masterpieces.

Each painting seems to draw in the

viewer and invites them to linger,

enjoy as they lose themselves in

the work of art.

This is an oil on Senso linen

of a woman having a visit with

Monet in his gallery at the Met.

She is a lovely woman and how

lucky am I she was wearing a red scarf

with a red purse!

May all your creations today

big and small

be full of the wonder and joy

of the unlimited potential

within you.

Happy Monday Blessings!

September McGee

http://www.septembermcgee.com/