The Last Painting of 2011 by September McGee, American Impressionist

"The Blues Singer II"

14" x 11" oil on museum panel

I wanted to finish off 2011 with a painting that spoke of the flavor of another wonderful year now ending.  Interestingly it ended up being one of my paintings of musicians.   But then again, what better ending!

She took three nights at the easel, when she dries I will most likely

tweek a few things here and there...in the interim....

May your song be sung with passion, joy, love and magic

and....

May 2012 be the year of miracles for you!

Blessings,

September McGee

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Happy Miraculous Monday from September McGee Studios

"Couch Series - Tawnya #1"

On this Miraculous Monday I wanted to share my new oil painting of this gorgeous woman, inside and out, who posed for me while her husband cooked dinner for us - crab legs and vegetables!..and let's not forget the bubbles!!

How lucky can an artist get? Tawnya posed in another outfit and after a costume change, we moved to their living room to take these pictures. The lighting was perfect and as soon as she sat down, the photos were simply magic!!! This woman has so many different looks and each time she turned her head a new look emerged. This was truly one of those amazing nights artists dream of. YES a truly miraculous evening: great company; fabulous food and taking home treasured photos for creating masterpieces!

I have a penchant for figurative works and I just love to paint women, one of God's loveliest creations! This painting took a while to come to its fruition. Now that I have figured out the composition and palette I am pleased with the results. "Couch Series - Tawyna #1" is an oil on linen, 24" x 18".

Thank you Tawnya. Thank you Mike. You both ROCK!

Monday Blessings,

September McGee

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Blessings and Bargains on Black Friday from Artist September McGee

Couch Series - Montrachet

oil on Italian panel - 18" x 14"

Blessings to all on this glorious Black Friday!

This is a beautiful oil of an even more beautiful woman

who posed for me.  She is gorgeous on the inside and out and her beauty radiates in this painting.  this oil was created on an Italian Pannelli board which lends

to a finished piece with rich colors and deftly rendered strokes.

On this holiday season may you all be blessed with  joy and happiness beyond measure and love.

Give the gift that lasts forever - give the gift of art!

ART is the bargain of the season!

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Blessings,

September McGee

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Cafe Series - Lunch at the White House - Terri

Starting off this holiday week with a beautiful new painting of a wonderful and special woman who has blessed my life with her friendship, giving spirit and loving heart!

This is an oil on museum board from a brand new series of paintings from Lunch at the White House!  The owner of the White House in Anaheim, CA was kind enough to allow us to do a photo session at his fabulous restaurant and I am very excited about this series. 

With gratitude being the order of the day on this Thanksgiving week, I am ever so grateful for my family and friends, for the generosity of so many people who help me with my art and for the gift of creativity.

I am truly blessed!

Wishing you the best day of your life - today and always!

September McGee

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Mid Week Musing with American Impressionist Artist September McGee

"Cafe Series - Lunch at the White House - The Gold Bracelet"

This is a brand new painting from a brand new series!
"Gold Bracelet" is an original oil on museum panel of a beautiful woman who posed for me at the White House Restaurant in Anaheim, CA.  The painting is created with a warm palette of color and loaded with fun impressionistic strokes. The model, donning her luncheon hat, is enjoying a glass of Chardonnary.  Her gold bracelets seem to sparkle in the light.

It was so much fun creating this painting of this gorgeous woman!  I enjoyed painting her sultry eyes and blonde hair and she was a wonderful model.

This painting is not yet shown on my website.  For further information please email me at: smcgeearts@aol.com

and view my other works at:  http://www.septembermcgee.com/

Blessings!

September McGee

New Paintings with American Impressionist Artist, September McGee

"Cafe Series - Ice Tea"

This is a brand new painting just off the easel from American Impressionist Artist, September McGee. Best know for her painterly figurative works, California based artist, September McGee has just won her 18th Natinoal Juried Award. 

"Ice Tea" is an oil painting of a beautiful woman enjoying brunch.  It's a beautifully rendered oil on museum panel.  Notice the matching top, purse and shoes!

This piece is one of three brand new paintings just out of her studio and is not yet posted on her website.  For more information please email the artist at: smcgeearts@aol.com

and visit: http://www.septembermcgee.com/  to view additional works.

Have a fabulous day!
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

Thankful Thursday Creations with American Impressionist Artist September McGee

"Cafe Series - Terri"

This is a brand new painting of a beautiful woman

inside and out! I wanted to capture her sweet,

peaceful countenance as she sat for me in this graceful pose.

I am so happy with the way this rendering turned out

and how her eyes draw you into the piece!

"Cafe Series - Terri" is an oil on museum panel

and is now on display at the Sawdust Art Festival

in Laguna Beach, CA.

The show runs June 25 through August 29th.

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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!

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Wishing you a magical Monday!

Blessings!

September McGee

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

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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

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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.

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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Mid Week Gratitude and Creations with American impressionist September McGee

Angel of Gratitude

Sending you all the Angel of Gratitude

today to remind us all

to be grateful each day

for all the good in our lives,

for all the good coming into our lives

and for dreams coming true!

I am grateful

for all of you!

Blessings

September McGee

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