6 paintings now showing at Artist's Showplace Gallery!

I'm excited to announce that some of my abstract oil paintings are now showing at Artist's Showplace Gallery In Dallas, Texas. I recently shipped six paintings to the gallery:

• Penumbra Sunset
• Promise of Spring
• Storm Moon
• Spirit of Night
• Tempest
• Farewell 

I'm thrilled to be a part of the thriving North Dallas art scene!

Penumbra Sunset and Promise of Spring at Artist's Showplace

The Artist's Showplace Gallery is a 12,000 square foot gallery space committed to showing an extensive collection of painters, sculptures, and modern masters. If you're in the North Dallas area, I'd like to invite you to check out my art work!

THE ARTISTS' SHOWPLACE GALLERY

15615 Coit Road, Suite 230

Dallas, Texas 75248

972-233-1223 

TheArtistsShowplace.com 

Farewell 20"x20" Abstract Oil Painting

 

Tempest 36"x36" Abstract Oil Painting

Featured Abstract Oil Painting: Bare Winter

Bare Winter 24"x24" Oil on Canvas

I created “Bare Winter” with the subdued colors of an early winter sunrise in mind. My original inspiration was purely visual: the contrast of the cold winter night giving way to the first light of the sun.

Then I came to see that the warm light breaking through the cold was powerfully symbolic. In his 'Ode to the West Wind', Shelley wrote:

“If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind?”

For me, the sun on winter snow is a metaphor for healing. No matter where you are in life, there’s always hope. Sooner or later, the winter will thaw and the spring will come.

Bare Winter is 24" x 24" and is currently available from my studio with free shipping at cynthialigeros.com.

I also have other abstract oil paintings for sale on my website, cynthialigeros.com, and on UGallery.com. Thanks so much for looking!

Is it Modern Art? Abstract Art? Contemporary Art?

Silent Radiance
14 x 14
Oil and Gold Leaf on Canvas
Cynthia Ligeros

The lines between different art movements get blurry around the edges.  The definitions of modern art, abstract art and contemporary art can sometimes be a little confusing.  Technically, an "abstract" oil painting has no representational elements.  It's not a picture of any "thing" you can pick out.  Still, it's hard to look at a good painting and not see something in it.  The real question is: when you look at a painting, how do you feel? 

That's how you find a painting you love.  An abstract oil painting appeals to different people for different reasons.  You might see shapes and colors that remind you of a favorite place.  Or the composition of the painting might evoke an emotion for you, whether soothing or energizing or uplifting.  Whatever the reason, trust your personal taste and go with a painting that you love.

2012 Inspired Art Project

I'm excited to be a part of the Inspired Art Project again this year! This great event takes poems written by Denver's youth and asks local artists to create original works inspired by their words. 100% of the auction proceeds from the Inspired Art Project will support America SCORES Denver.

Thursday, April 12, 2012
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Artwork Network
878 Santa Fe Dr.
Denver, CO 80204

Tickets are $30 in advance, $40 at the door, and can be purchased online. For more information, contact inspiredartdenver@gmail.com.

I painted an oil painting called Light Touches the World, inspired by the poem called Sunset, written by Laura M., age 9, from Eagleton Elementary:

The sunset
is day
like the
blooming stars
in the sky.

It is as big
as the entire
galaxy.

It is
yellow like a
banana.

It will make
you put a huge
grin on your
face.

But whenever
light touches
the world is
happiness.

Refresh Body and Spirit With a Free Show at the Madden Art Museum

Wouldn't it be nice if you could find a lovely art museum conveniently located right in the DTC, especially with free admission? Now you can. The highly-acclaimed Madden Art Museum is located right behind Comfort Dental Amphitheater, and I'm proud to say that one of my pieces has been selected to show there!

My abstract oil painting Breath of Autumn will appear in the "This Is Colorado" art show at the Madden Art Museum this month. The show runs from January 12th to February 23rd. Admission is free Monday thru Friday from 9am - 5 pm, so check it out anytime.

It's a terrific show celebrating Colorado artists and the artwork inspired by our beautiful state.  I'm really excited to be a part of it!

The opening reception will be on January 13th from 4:30-8:30 pm, and all are invited. That means you! Also, the Mangia Bevi Cafe will be open during the event for dinner and refreshments, and I can tell you that they have delicious lattes and snacks.  Hope to see you there!

My oil painting is in the Denver Modernism Show!

I'm so excited that one of my latest pieces, Bare Winter, was jury-selected into the Denver Modernism show!

 

The show runs Aug. 26, 27 and 28.  Friday 5-10 pm, Saturday 10 am - 6 pm and  Sunday 10 am - 3 pm. It's at the National Western Complex Expo Hall in downtown Denver.

 

They'll have everything from a Miss Modernism Pageant, to a Vintage Car Show!

 

You can get tickets, and more information at denvermodernism.com.

Hope to see you there!

Reception at Mici Restaurant tonight!

I'm so excited to be heading out to the reception at Mici Restaurant tonight!  Everyone is invited for free appetizers and a look at some of my latest art from 6-8 pm.

Hope to see you there!

Artist Reception at Mici Restaurant in Cherry Creek!

I'm excited to announce that the wonderful people at Mici Restaurant have put together an artist reception for me on Tuesday August 17th!  They will provide incredible appetizers from 6-8pm.

Mici is located right in the heart of Cherry Creek at 3030 E. 2nd Ave. (at Milwaukee)
Everyone is invited.  Please feel free to stop by for some delicious food, drinks, art, and gelato!

Mici Restaurant show in Cherry Creek!

While you're visiting the Cherry Creek Arts Festival, come by Mici Italian Restaurant for some delicious food and even more art!

The Cherry Creek Arts Festival runs July 3-5, from 10am to 8pm Saturday and Sunday and 10am to 6pm on Monday.  Don't miss it!

Mici is located right in the heart of the festival at 3030 E. 2nd Ave. (at Milwaukee)

My show will be up until the end of August.  Stop by for some awesome pizza and gelato!

Free "Moore Inspired" art show at Denver Botanic Gardens this Thursday!

Just a reminder that the Moore Inspired show is this Thursday, and it promises to be an excellent event!  Admission is FREE, but you must RSVP to get on the guest list!  So what are you waiting for?  Click here:  exhibits@botanicgardens.org