Annette Gaffney

Cello bow hand - Romantika Cello 80% done. Piano, Violin and Cello originals on display at Gallery 345 on Saturday May 6th at 7 pm along with concert of music that inspired the work.

Romantika Cello work in progress - 2 more days to finish before Saturday's show.

Background for Romantika Cello filled-in and cello player starting to emerge. 5 day countdown..finished works at Romantika concert, Gallery 345 next Saturday.

Better break out "Big Bertha" the brush for this one. Got until next Friday to complete Romantika Cello. Here goes....

Romantika Piano finished! Next up "Cello"!

Finally feeling well enough to complete "Romantika Piano" today. The studio light is no longer grey, it's gonna be a great day!

Only listen to the positive mind chatter. Happy Sunday everyone and enjoy the simple things, like this beautiful spring day.

Romantika Piano work in progress.

One of the earliest poster or "commercial" artists in Europe was a fave of mine: France's Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864-1901). I was thinking of using stencils for my poster art lettering, but I found out that the original poster lettering were hand-painted. These posters were the beginning of social media that can tell us what was happening in the past culturally, politically, intellectually and historically. They are beautiful.

Final concept for Romantika piano, tomorrow will start painting. This one will have a real 1930's feel to it. Finished originals will be on exhibit May 6 at Gallery 345. Event deets: http://gallery345.com/performances.php#may6

Romantika Violin painting in the style of vintage French Poster Art complete. Next two paintings will feature piano and cello. Originals will be on exhibit 1 night only at Gallery 345 on Sat May 6 during Trio Incontro concert. Concert program at www.gallery345.com/performances.php#may6

"Romantika" ode to the joy of music and vintage poster art work in progress- first piece "Romantika Violin" coming along according to vision. Concert/Exhibit May 6 - deets: http://www.gallery345.com/performances.php#may6

My 8 year old did this in school. There is a great program called "Art in Action" where they take a step-based approach which guarantees each child produces a piece of art they can be proud of. It helps them to discover their inner artist.

Yesterday's (Day 1) output. Background almost complete for Romantika painting 1.

Ok, let's DO this thing! Painting #1 for Romantika show about to begin.

NEXT! Inspired by vintage poster art: Started b&w concept sketches for my next exhibition on May 6, "The Colour of Music" at Gallery 345 which accompanies a very special classical concert "Romantika - 3 Countries, 1 Language" 🎼🎻 featuring the music of three internationally acclaimed artists, Paulina Derbez, Radka Hanáková and Dobrochna Zubek. Their music will pay homage to the music of Romantic Era composers from Mexico, Poland and Ukraine and my art will celebrate the joy of music. Stay tuned for work-in progress deets. Event link in bio.