Happy Thankful Thursday from September McGee

"Nude Series - The Kimono"

My birthday is tomorrow. That makes today my last day of another birthday year! It is generally a reflective time for me and after just closing a two month summer show I worked daily - double reflective! Whew!!! Being 'out there' diurnal for months, now is a time of recoiling. A time to take it all in, and stir it up. Time to create a mixture never before created.

Yes, this is my juncture to up my game; to fearlessly dive into the unknown. Whatever happens the ride will be full of wonder. I can only pray I remain calm and focused with

unequaled humor as I forge forward.

I was planning on blogging to express some views as an artist - more or less

streams of words - that somehow express insights endlessly plaguing the creative mind.

I will save this for a later blog as I must now return to my easel to finish

my last painting of this year!

"Nude Series - The Kimono" is an oil on museum board that I painted about three years ago. I had shown her once, but, she has sat in my studio awaiting. I picked her up at the conclusion of the summer show and decided she was a good painting...but I wanted to make her GREAT!

It took a few more sessions that I planned (there is a tendency when changing one little thing to watch it grow, without notice, substantially). I probably had four sessions at the easel with her. Finally, last night I popped a few more highlights at the edges of her hair and added a little more of a yellow hue to the sil.... Finito!

I am so much happier with the piece.

Often our creations sit around waiting for us to be at the space and time to be finished.

I am starting a new space and time.

Check back in first of the week!

Blessings,

September McGee

www.septembermcgee.com

Happy Thankful Thursday from September McGee

"Pacific Symphony -The Cellists #2"

On this Thursday there is so much to be thankful for!

"Pacific Symphony - The Cellists #2" is an original pastel

on panel that is heading off for its second National Juried Exhibition!

"Cellists #2" was just accepted into the

Connecticut Pastel Society 18th Annual National Exhibition

which opens on my birthday!!!!

show runs: September 30 - November 13, 2011

at the Mattatuck Museum

in Waterbury, CT

I have recently been accepted in SIX national/international juried

exhibitions -----

STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION!

VIEW NEW WORKS

Thursday Blessings!

September McGee

septembermcgee@gmail.com

Wonderful Wednesday Paintings with American Impressionist Artist September McGee

Pacific Symphony Collection - Conductor Carl St.Clair and Orchestra

SOLD!

The Mitzner Collection

The premiere showing of September McGee's "Pacific Symphony Collection" of paintings at the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa, CA this weekend was a huge success! Patrons of the symphony were delighted with the original renderings of the musicians of the orchestra!

The collection is now available for viewing at:

http://www.septembermcgee.com/

Enjoy hearing the music through the strokes of an artist!

For more information on this collection ask the artist at:

smcgeearts@aol.com

Blessings!

September McGee

  

Breaking News! on Wonderful Wednesday with American Impressionist Artist September McGee

Pacific Symphony Collection - The Cellists #1

You are previewing the first original oil painting from the NEW Pacific Symphony Collection by

September McGee.

This series will be presented at: "Pictures at an Exhibition" as part of  Music Unwound  with Conductor Carl St. Clair and the Pacific Symphony at the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Costa Mesa, CA

Thursday October 14, Friday October 15 and Saturday October 16th

at 8:00 pm

doors open early at 6pm to view works!

Laguna Beach Artist, September McGee will be showcasing her brand new collection of paintings of the Pacific Symphony in the Box Circle Lobby

on the second floor.

Come hear the music and see the art.

This is not to be missed event!

To order tickets and more information click on:

http://www.pacificsymphony.org/main.taf?p=9,5,6,6&productionID=6765&PerfID=6766

   To view the press release about concert click on:

                http://www.pacificsymphony.org/main.taf?p=8,1,1,1&npr=76

            To see more sneak preview paintings prior to the event email the artist at:  smcgeearts@aol.com

                    or view the artists works at:  http://www.septembermcgee.com/

Where would we be without music and ART!    Blessings, September McGee

September Birthday Celebrations!

"Del Mar #2"

I wish I was going to the horseraces tomorrow to celebrate my birthday!

I wish I was on a vacation on a deserted beach for my birthday!

I wish I was being surprised with the most amazing birthday present ever!

I wish I was having a massage at a special resort for my birthday!

I wish - I wish - I wish!!!

But most important, I am having my favorite wish come true!

I am sharing my special day having laughs and libations with some of my favorite people at the Saloon on my birthday!!!

What more can a gurl ask for!!!!! YOU are my present!

It will be special because you are there!

Saloon

466 Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA

7:30 pm September 30th!!!

BE THERE!

39 again!

Magical Monday Musings with American Impressionist Artist September McGee

"Del Mar #2"


Brand NEW painting, just off the easel and second in this exciting series!
"Del Mar #2" is an oil on museum panel just released. It has everything - color, impressionistic strokes and an energy and movement that brings
the viewer directly to the races to be enjoyed for a lifetime.

This is one of September McGee's exhilarating new works that will be scooped up as fast as a winning ticket at the horseraces!

"Del Mar #2" is an oil on museum panel,12" x 16" custom framed in a gallery frame.

contact the artist at: smcgeearts@aol.com

Monday blessings,

September McGee

Wonderful Wednesday Creations with American Impressionist Artist September McGee

"The Chef"

This is a brand new painting just off my easel!

"The Chef" is an oil on museum panel

loaded with impasto and petites touches.

This is the first in this series of Chefs this year.

This painting was snatched up by the first person to view this piece who just happens to be one of my favorite collectors!

Stay tuned for more in this series.

Come visit me at the Sawdust Art Festival in Laguna Beach!

Email me for more information:

Wonderful Wednesday Blessings,

September McGee

Magical Monday Creations with American Impressionist Artist September McGee

"Symphony Series - The Viola #1"

This is a brand new piece from my Symphony Series as part of my

Pacific Symphony Orchestra renderings.

You can hear the beautiful music emanating from his instrument!

This and many other exciting pieces are now available for viewing

on my website:

www.septembermcgee.com

or email me for more information:

smcgeearts@aol.com

and come visit me at the Sawdust Art Festival

in Laguna Beach! the Show is so much fun and

runs through August 29th!

Monday Blessings,

September McGee

Magical Monday Musings with Artist September McGee

"Cafe Series - Brown Eyes"

This is a brand new piece! Just completed!

I had worked on this piece a while back and left it until now.

Many times a piece needs to sit before it is finalized.

This is a pastel painting on board of a lovely woman

who is a wonderful friend.  She has a sweet and endearing

demeanor and always has only kindness to offer everyone.

It was an honor to have her pose for me.  Her eyes tells

the story!

For more paintings click on:

www.septembermcgee.com

or email me for more information:

smcgeearts@aol.com

Wishing you a magical Monday!

Blessings!

September McGee

Magical Monday Creations with American Impressionist Artist September McGee

"Symphony #1"

This is a unique pastel done on Senso linen.

I love music and really enjoy painting

the symphony.  You can almost hear the music

of  the cellos brightening your Monday morning!

This painting is available at the Cottage Gallery

in Laguna Beach, CA.

email me for more information: smcgeearts@aol.com

and visit my website for more paintings: www.septembermcgee.com

Magical Monday Blessings!

September McGee

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

www.septembermcgee.com

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

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

http://www.septembermcgee.com/

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

http://www.septembermcgee.com/

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/