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photo, a photo by Bruce122451 on Flickr.

Creme brûlée flamed at the table tonight, delish.

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photo, a photo by Bruce122451 on Flickr.

Lunch galette or crepe. Itwasgreat.

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photo, a photo by Bruce122451 on Flickr.

Afternoon hail storm with thunder and lightning .

AOB Featured Artist

     Cincqua Terra Dreaming, 24x24 Acrylic on Canvas, © Bruce Ulrich. 

This is a recent painting that will be in April's show at Art on Broadway where I am the featured artist.  The title of the show is "Tasting Pleasure” a theme the brings to mind memories of friends, food, wine, conversations and good times.  I'm showing several types of paintings from still lives to abstracts that show my fascination with the sight and taste pleasures of food and drink, universal joys.

If you are in Beaverton the show opening is 6 to9 pm on Saturday, April 7th. 

This if my first post in a long while, but for those who've read my last post know that I've been preoccupied reorganizing, downsizing and otherwise dealing with my wife's estate.  This phase is slowing down allowing for time to be in the studio and try making something.

I will be more regular in painting and posting.

April will be a busy month because on the next weekend the Spring show for the Watercolor Society of Oregon on Saturday April 14th in Portland at the Oregon Society of Artists. This painting was selected as one of the 80 chosen by the juror Carla O'Connor.

Upper Falls, 20x10, Acrylic Mixed Media on Yupo © Bruce Ulrich

Thanks for looking and please share this with your friends.

My Biggest Fan

This past week I lost my biggest fan  and supporter  of my art.  Lost as well,a boon companion, best friend, wife and lover. Diva always encouraged me and allowed those around her the space and time alone to do their work and grow with it. A very private woman, she loved her work as a reference librarian for Hillsboro Public Library , doing reader advisory and buying all the lasted literature, fiction and bestsellers. That was how we met over 30 years ago, I got to know the lady who ordered the books I liked to read.  This was before the internet, personal computers, we still used a card catalog. She loved the arts, music of all sorts from bluegrass to classical, and always books and reading.  During the last 15 years she began gardening and learning about perennials. Where ever we traveled we would visit the museums, parks, and gardens in the area.

Her daughter Cindy was grown and gone when we got together, and my daughter was 5 or so. I think Diva’s influence helped lead to Alyssa’s career in public libraries during the time Alissa spent with us on those weekends and summer vacations.   I know Diva's many friends in Hillsboro, the library, and her artists friends will miss her steady presence, cheerful smile, and hands willing  to help all who ask.

This blog is mainly about my art and its creation; but far less art would be created without the support and belief from the Diva's in this world. 

My wish is for all  of you to have and cherish their personal Diva.

This is a painting I did for her four years ago when she was battling cancer.  I wanted to capture her spirit in good times.

Japanese Garden Summer, 7x5 Acrylic on Canvas Panel.

For anyone reading this who wants to honor Diva, make a contribution in her name to one of her four favorite foundations:

Library Foundation of Hillsboro

Oregon Food Bank

SOLV

DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital

I’ll return to my regular programming in the near future.

Good Night Moon

Joyeux Nouvel Anee, Acrylic on Paper, 7x7

I was just outside and the full moon was glowing in a twilight sky, hence the post title. I spent most of the days painting time working on the larger painting for LO reads show. It is at the awkward stage but it should be ready for a viewing tomorrow.  This was finished while things were drying and is the last of my starts from Monday. I was again trying for that festive  fresh start mood and i thought a french title would be good.

If you are interested in any images that have bee shown just email me at Bruce at BruceUlrich dot com.

Mimosa Me

Mimosa Me, 7x5 Acrylic on Canvas Panel

Using the left over bottle from New Years Eve and a clementine on top of a flute glass, to start this mornings painting adventure.  The festivities of the New Year just keep on giving.  Feel free to share with your friends. I am back to the easel to work on my painting for the Lake O reads show.