Shine after 2:30 in the Morning

I know, it was actually 3:30 in the morning...

The stars in this piece were a last minute addition.

Joanne Mattera Art Blog: Geometric Themes and Variations

Especially like Richard Kallweit's sculptures in this show.

Joanne Mattera Art Blog: Geometric Themes and Variations

Making Daisies

This weekend, a couple came over and selected "Making Daisies" for their baby's room. The painting is new enough that I hadn't posted it on my website yet. Thanks Marcie and Mike--hope you enjoy!

Thanks Indy!

Indy sent this photo and message:

Hi There,

We picked up this amazing work of art from the City Art Coop in mission - image attached - can't tell you how much we like it . We will be taking it back to India with us. Hope you can add this image to the sold works gallery on your web page - so that I can refer it to others as well.

Regards and Many thanks
indy

How May I Help You?

I was thinking of a classic 60's flight attendant when I titled this piece. She's soft, polished, and coiffed, efficiently serving travelers who dressed up to fly. Back then, hard-cased luggage had tiny rollers and tether straps, and being a stewardess was a glamorous career.

This painting will be among 140 original works by established and emerging San Francisco artists at Artspan's Benefit Art Show & Auction, Saturday, March 27th.

Sip luscious cocktails and nibble on hors d'oeuvres while bidding on fabulous, affordable local art. Proceeds will benefit Artspan's programs, including Art for City Youth, and SF Open Studios. There will be silent auctions throughout the evening, and a special live auction too. Creative cocktail attire encouraged!

Artspan Benefit Art Show & Auction
Saturday, March 27th, 2010
6:30-9:00pm (6:00 for VIPs)
First Silent Auction section closes at 7:30pm
Live Auction starts at 8:15pm

SOMArts Bay Gallery
934 Brannan Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

Visit www.artspan.org for tickets and details

Castro

I walk past the Castro Theater often, since I live in the neighborhood. The theater is in good condition, and actively attended, showing both old and new films. The lines of people that fill the sidewalks during numerous film festivals can be bothersome at times, but when I turn the corner and see the big Castro sign, I know I'm home.

San Francisco Travelers

Today, you can capture this view of the bridge from the parking lot of Fort Funston. The structure itself is located *under* the bridge. Robot tourists of the future stop at the same location.

San Francisco Series

San Francisco Postcards

The shape and size of these window panes reminded me of postcards, so I decided to paint each one individually. Today I'll be at City Art for my shift, then the opening tonight.

3-D Tree Stump!

Today I was thrilled to receive this adorable plush knit tree stump as a gift--fantastic!

I love love love it!

Thank you so much Odilia. You are very thoughtful. I'm so glad you like my art.

The Boys at Coit

Bill and I have been to Coit Tower just once that I remember, arriving by way of the Greenwich steps. At the top, I was suprised to see a large roadway, with tour buses and cars jostling to park as close to the monument as possible. I preferred walking. A leisurely walk down the Barbary Coast trail took us back to the bustle of the city.

"The Boys at Coit" hopes to show a relaxed visit. The guys are away from their parents on the Barbary trail, joking around.

More San Francisco Series

Haight/Ashbury

Growing up, sometimes I thought I was born too late and missed out on all the 60's revolutions of sex, drugs and rock and roll. In this painting, alien robots visit a future Haight Asbury looking for that magic that maybe never was.

Squatbot (the red guy) has crackled eyes from being on *something*. Cyclop (the green guy) has altered his skin. Girl-bot has flipped her wig--literally!