“Art in the Pines” : Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve’s Plein Air Competition

Enjoy San Diego’s most beautiful State Beach, Torrey Pines, while viewing a variety of art that is inspired by this magical place. I will be showing a small piece in the Visitor’s Center during May 4-5th from 10am-5pm as part of a competition.  There will be hundreds of other artists showing their work as well.  If you love art and nature this is the event for you!!

@ Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, Visitor Center, 12600 North Torrey Pines Road, San Diego, CA 92037  >>MAP IT!<<

Stop by downtown San Diego’s exciting new wine bar, 98 Bottles, to see my paintings along with several other talented local female artists. There will be an Opening Reception at the bar during the weekend of ArtWalk in Little Italy on Saturday, April, 28th from 5-10pm. Stop by and try some of their wines. Wine and Art: a match made in heaven!!  Cheers!

Exhibition will be on dislpay from April 28th to July 6th, 2012

@ 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd. Ste #110, San Diego, CA 92101  >>MAP IT!<<

PRESS RELEASE:

“98 Bottles invites you to attend an all-female exhibition featuring artwork by Daphne Hill, Danielle Herzog, Leslee Houston, Elena Karavodin, Gloria Muriel, and Nicole Waszak.  Inspired by their diverse backgrounds and environmental observations, this group of women artists all have work containing a very strong narrative appeal. Primarily personal and intimate, this exhibit features works that are as technically well produced as they are emotionally evocative.

This exhibit takes place over ArtWalk weekend and is located in the Studio Arts Complex at 2400 Kettner Blvd (Ste. 110), less than a 1/2 mile from the North end of ArtWalk.  This is a 21+ venue. Event starts at 5PM. Stay as late as you like!

For more information please contact Nicole Waszak, art curator for 98 Bottles, at (760) 888-7422.   www.98bottlessd.com“

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“Paint & Pints” – Artist Reception
Saturday, February 18, 2012 from 2-5pm

Aztec Brewery
2330 La Mirada Drive, Suite 300
Vista, CA 92081 >>MAP IT<<

Aztec Brewery presents “Paint & Pints”: A Group Exhibition, the first in a series of events showcasing local painters and local beers. The show will run from Saturday February 18 through Sunday February 19. An Artist reception will be held on Saturday Feb. 18 from 2-5pm at the brewery and is open to the public.

Please stop by for the reception! I would love to see you there!  Art and Beer… how can you go wrong?!

A live painting demonstration will be presented by local artist David Lozeau. Food provided by Epic Eatz.

Freatured Artists include:
Jennifer Anichowski
SonyArletta
Brady Beard
Claudia Faulk
Jamie Kanes
Elena Karavodin
Cedar Lee
David Lozeau
Cathri Nuanez
Karine Pereda
Tosh smith
Rosemary Valente
John Webster

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This was the first painting that I created during ArtHatch’s 24 hour Art-A-Thon. During the winter, it is difficult to find any flowers but the cool season lends to an abundance of hardy vegetables, and I was drawn to a variety of colorful cabbages at the local Flower Market. I love this particular one because of the bright veins running through each leaf. The title, A Rush of Blood, has a variety of interpretations and I intended every one of them! This was a extremely fun event to be a part of and I can’t wait for next year’s Art-A-Thon.

A Rush of Blood
Oil on Canvas
8 x 8 inches
SOLD

Prints will be available soon!

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This is the second painting that I created during ArtHatch’s 24 hour Art-A-Thon.  By the time I started on this painting I well through almost 12 hours of painting, in other words I was dead tired.  But I pressed on and surprisingly created this little gem.  This was a really fun event and show to be part of, I can’t wait for the next one in 2013!

The Dream of Sleep
Oil on Canvas
8 x 8 inches
SOLD

Prints will be available soon!

See Elena Karavodin at work in her studio painting for a full 24 hours. Starting Friday, January 13 at 8pm straight through Saturday January 14 at 8pm. Feel free to comment or chat!

This January, I have signed on for the biggest, longest and most intense art event of my life: a 24-Hour Art-A-Thon. I will spend 24 hours in my studio along with 20+ artists dedicated to creating art for the entire 24 hours.Yes, I might very well be crazy, but this is all for a good cause. ArtHatch (a non-profit organization) supporting free art education for local teens, will be hosting this event. At the end of the 24 hours, every piece of art I have created during the event will be auctioned off, all pieces starting at $25 (50% of the proceeds will go to ArtHatch).  But before I can even take part in this, I need to gather donations and pledges. I am asking you, dear friends, to help me reach my goal of $200.  You may either make a one time donation or pledge a minimum of $1 an hour for every hour I paint during this event (hopefully, I can make it through the full 24 hours!)  You can make your tax-deductible donations online through http://arthatch.org/donate Please don’t forget to mention my name when pledging.

I’m really looking forward to this, I plan on creating many paintings! I will keep you updated if I have reached my goal. Wish me luck!! The 24 hour marathon will be held on January 13 @ 8pm through January 14 @8pm, ending with a BIG Reception and silent auction of all of the work completed during the 24 hours.  Please help me celebrate a long end to 24 hours of painting and creativity on January 14 from 6-10pm at Distinction Gallery. Cheers!

Distinction Gallery, 317 East Grand Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025    >>MAP IT!<<

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Happy Holidays! This is one of two small pieces that I created several months ago and I’ve been dying to expose it to the world since.  Finally, the holidays are here and its the perfect time.

“Wrapped in Plastic”
Oil on Masonite
12 x 20 inches
$300

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Prints will be available soon.

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Happy Holidays! This is a small piece I created  several months ago and I’ve been dying to expose it to the world since.  Finally the holidays are here and its the perfect time.

Wrapped in Ribbons
Oil on Masonite
12 x 22 inches

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You asked and I’ve finally delivered. I now have Limited Edition Prints available of my paintings.   This is a great way to own art that maybe a little easier on your budget. Get yours before the holidays are over. Click the images below to see available print options.