Postcard Art Silent Auction

On November 10th, I participated in the 8th annual postcard art silent auction at the Isla Center for the Arts at the University of Guam. It was a fund raiser for the KPRG 89.3FM public radio station. I donated a 5x7 "blue starfish" watercolor painting which sold. The event was lots of fun and I was happy to be a part of it.

Ceramic Celebration Plus V

Ceramic Celebration Plus V
October 13-28, 2011

In October, I participated in the Isla Center for the Arts fundraiser at the University of Guam. This exhibit featured works for sale by Professor Lewis Rifkowitz and local artists. Both ceramics and paintings were shown. I displayed this 11x14 watercolor painting called "Ritidian Beach".

Splash

watercolor 11x14
2011
Guam is surrounded by protective barrier and fringing reefs. This usually creates calm waters along the shore. However, during the winter months Guam can see large waves in certain areas. These waves were spotted along Cabras Island along Piti Bay.

Plumeria Trio

watercolor 11x14
2011
They have a gentle sweet fragrance that grows stronger at night. The plumeria, noted for having 5 simple teardrop shaped petals, can be found in many colors. They are beautiful when worn behind the ear. I found this one among the flower gardens in the condo where I live.

Island Girl

watercolor 11x14
2011
While looking through my photos for more starfish to paint, I came across this photo, I had taken last spring. I had shot a few photos of the starfish as seen through the water but she insisted on holding it up so I could get a better view. She had such charm and charisma, I wanted to paint her as well. We were at Gun Beach on Guam.

Peek-A-Boo

watercolor 11x14

I saw this anemone fish while scuba diving in Micronesia. He was trying to hide by concealing himself in the anemone. Suddenly, he stuck his head out to have a peek. I quickly snapped a photo of him. I used the photo to render this painting. He was so cute!

Little White Dog

watercolor 5x7

A very dear women from Japan came by to see my art exhibit, while at DFS Galleria on Guam. She asked if I could paint her little white dog. Her little dog was so cute I couldn't resist. Using the photo she had on her cell phone, I rendered this painting. This was a fun.

DFS Galleria

I am thrilled to display my current art exhibit. I will be at DFS Galleria on Guam from September 14 through October 14, 2011. I will make personal appearances to paint on location on Thursday and Saturday evenings from 7 pm - 10 pm. For those of you on Guam, stop by to check it out.

Under a Red Striped Umbrella

watercolor 11x14
2011

This is part of what I saw during my afternoon at Ritidian Beach on Guam. This is one of the beautiful beaches on Guam as it is known for its soft sugar sand and turquoise crystal clear water. These children were playing in the sand under their red striped umbrella.

Clinging to the Reef

watercolor 11x14

While diving in Yap, I came across this blue starfish clinging to the reef. The cobalt blue color of these starfish is so vivid it almost doesn't seem real. I never tire of seeing these.

Pink Hibiscus -SOLD

I am pleased that this painting has found a new home. I sold this while working at the exchange on Anderson Air Force Base, here on Guam. Thanks Eric! I hope you and your wife enjoy it as much as I enjoyed painting it.

Eric if you happen to read this, please email me. I forgot to give you the "original painting" certificate. So sorry. I can mail it or bring it next time I am at the exchange.
pope.lisa@ymail.com

A Gentle Giant (Manta Ray)

watercolor on paper 11x14
2011

(photo of me hanging onto the reef)

I saw this manta ray while scuba diving in Yap during spring of 2011. He was visiting the cleaning station where I was lingering. He was one of several that I saw that day. We were up close and personal in only 20 feet of water. This gentle giant had a ten foot wing span and was ever so graceful. They put on quite a show for us. What a treat!