Being Grateful on Thankful Thursday!

"Pacific Symphony - Tuba #1"

I am so grateful for music. Often, I hear songs that make my heart melt. My soul is moved as the notes resonate within me. Even the sounds of birds singing make me stop, listen, smile.

I often wonder if music evolved from the birds chirping their incredible heavenly notes. Not a day goes by without my daily dose of these audible miraculous sounds.

Over a year ago I was fortunate to have the opportunity to photograph the musicians of the Pacific Symphony here in Orange County, CA as they played their magnificent music at the Segerstrom Concert Hall. This amazing group of extraordinary talent come together and magic happens. I watch in awe and listen. Heaven on earth.

In creating this latest addition to my series, "Pacific Symphony - Tuba #1", I can still hear the notes resounding as my brushstrokes rendered the colors and textures of the painting. I strive to honor the musicians and their music and yet at the same time allow the creative process to flow. I am honored to know the Conductor, Carl St. Clair personally and been fortunate to meet several of these amazing musicians.

I am so grateful to have their music always lingering in my heart and for their continued diligent efforts to present us with some of the most incredible music. Thank you.

Art and music have a lot in common. Music can make you happy...heal stress...and it has been discovered that listening to great music like Mozart et al can improve your IQ. Looking at art has similar effects. When we look at beautiful art, we are drawn in and held captive, if only for a moment, as this creative image resonates with our own magnificence...and we are all truly magnificent!

Today, put on some great music. Dance if you can. Look at some great art

and honor the creative spirit within yourself. Come back and see all the latest inspirations coming out of my studio. For a personal tour email me:

septembermcgee@gmail.com

Smile and be grateful!

Blessings,

September McGee

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Happy Terrific Tuesday from September McGee Studios

"Pacific Symphony Series - The Timpanist #1"

This painting is the newest in my "Pacific Symphony Series"! The piece is loaded with thick textured bravado brushstrokes with an energy to coincide with the temperament of the music. You can almost hear the beat of the drums! I had fun working on this oil painting and juxtaposed the complementary colors to

not only add form but also give the piece it's own pulse and rhythm.

The Pacific Symphony orchestra has more talent than you can imagine. When these musicians come together for a performance it is simply magic. From the moment the Conductor, Carl St. Clair raises his baton, until the last note resonates in the Segerstrom Concert Hall, the enchantment lingers.

I have had the honor of painting some of these musicians. My goal is to not only render a great painting, but to use my unique style, palette and brushstrokes to honor the musicians and their amazing music!

This is a painting of Todd Miller, Timpanist with the Pacific Symphony - a master of his craft. Mr. Miller is one of the founding members of the Pacific Symphony and it is my honor to present this new addition to this series.

Thank you to all musicians at the Pacific Symphony and everywhere!

Note to self - keep those notes resonating!

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With gratitude and 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

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Marvelous Monday Creations with American Impressionist Artist September McGee

"Tawyna"

24" x 18" oil on Senso Linen

This is a brand new painting of a gorgeous woman who posed for me with her trumpet.

She was not only beautiful on the outside but on the inside as well...and so was her outfit! 

The ruffles and jacket were so much fun to paint. 

I put the foccus on Tawyna's eyes, which are just captivating

and the light and shadow created in the studio truly lent a wonderful

atmosphere to the piece.

It takes several weeks to create a rendering of this size and work on all the details of the 

hands and instrument. It was truly my privilege to have the opportunity to

paint this lovely woman and it is my honor to get to know her as each

stroke brings the painting to completion.

I present this new painting today to share!  Please enjoy!

Monday Blessings!

September McGee

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

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

Mid-week Creations with American Impressionist Artist September McGee

Symphony Series - Horns #1

This is a brand new piece I just created from

my symphony series.  It is a pastel on board

of two wonderful musicians playing the trobone and

the tuba.

I am also doing this piece in oil and I will

showcase that soon.  Stay tuned!!!!!!

to see more click on: http://www.septembermcgee.com/

or email me at: smcgeearts@aol.com

Wednesday 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

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

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.

Rainy Monday Musings with Solo Exhibition/September McGee, American Impressionist

"Symphony #3"

This is a pastel on board and has just returned

from an international juried exhibition.

This painting is currently being shown in the

national magazine

The Pastel Journal

available in newstands now!

Get a copy!

"Symphony #3" won an

Honorable Mention

Pastel Journal National Exhibition

under the portrait category.

Over 4,000 entries were juried

into this prestigious exhibition!!

Symphony #3 is now available

at September McGee's

Solo Exhibition 

Cottage Gallery

1524 PCH, Laguna Beach, CA.

"Symphony #3

also won the

Presidents Award at

The PSWC, CA 2009

was accepted in the

Allied Artists of America

National Exhibition, NY,

accepted into the

IAPS

International Exhibition 2009

A limited edition giclee of

Symphony #3 will be available

at the gala reception

March 20th 6 - 9 pm

Come view the many new works

of National Award winning artist

September McGee at the gallery

or email the artist to view

brand new works!

smcgeearts@aol.com

Blessings,

September McGee

http://www.septembermcgee.com/

Solo Exhibition starts today! from Impressionist Artist September McGee

"Piano Series - The Singer II"

This is a gorgeous painting of a beautiful

woman in front of a baby grand piano.

It is an oil on linen custom framed in gold.

This is the third oil in this series and

the paint just sings with color and

deftly rendered impressionist strokes!

Today marks the first day of

September McGee's Solo Exhibition

at the Cottage Gallery

1524 PCH, Laguna Beach, CA

New works never been seen will be on

exhibit throughout the month

and a special Gala Reception

will be held March 20th

6 - 9 pm

If you ever wanted to own

a September McGee original

now is the time.

On view will be her unqiue series

of Rainy Day, Streets of New York,

Women enjoying their libations,

Horseracing Series and more!

Sneek previews can be had by

emailing the artist at: smcgeearts@aol.com

The National Magazine Pastel Journal

will be showcasing her piece

"Symphony #3"

and a special limited edition giclee

of this painting will be available

on a first come basis.

Have a fabulous month of March

beginning with a full moon

and lots of new and fun

creations!!!!

Blessings

September McGee

http://www.septembermcgee.com/

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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

http://www.septembermcgee.com/