Reeves Reed Arboretum Receives a Special Donation

Gayle Petty-Johnson, director of RRA and Ruby Faust

I am so proud of my six year old daughter. Last October the east cost had a terrible early snow storm that damaged much of the area. Our favorite arboretum, Reeves Reed Arboretum was especially hit hard. My six year old daughter, Ruby decided she wanted to help out. At my last annual Holiday Open Studio she exhibited some of her paintings and quietly asked for a small donation towards "saving the trees" at the Reeves Reed Arboretum in return for a piece of her art. How could I say no? 

Pictured here is Ruby presenting her donation can along with $60 to the Reeves Reed director, Gayle Petty- Johnson. Below is what Ms. Petty-Johnson wrote in a recent E-Newsletter. If you'd like to make a donation to the Reeves Reed Arboretum click here.

From the director at Reeves Reed Arboretum:

At this time of year, the spirit of giving is a wonderful tradition. The Board of Trustees and Staff are grateful for the support and dedication of so many members, volunteers, donors and friends.  This year, in particular, has had its challenges and we truly recognize the value of your commitment to Reeves-Reed Arboretum. 

Every gift has made a difference, but I wanted to share with you a recent donation by a very young philanthropist, six year old Ruby Faust.  Ruby is the daughter of artist Lisa Palombo.  The Arboretum has been the inspiration for many of her mother's paintings and evidently Ruby is also inspired.  At a recent open studio of her mother's, Ruby arranged a display of her drawings and set out a coffee can decorated with flowers and trees and a sign inviting people to take one of her drawings and place a donation to bring back the trees at Reeves-Reed Arboretum.  Ruby raised more than $60 - quite a sum for such a young artist - and brought her can of donations to us last week.  It is generosity like Ruby's, gifts large and small, that we celebrate and acknowledge during this season of giving.

Gayle Petty-Johnson, Executive Director

Giclee Paper Prints

I have found a new passion... prints on paper of my original paper paintings! Yes, for all of you who thought I was a die hard oil on linen painter, I have surprised even myself with a new line of paintings on paper. I will be offering these prints at a special 10% off pre-order price of $31.50 matted or $85.50 framed.now thru Nov 18th. Each print is matted to overall size 16" x 12". You may order them on-line or by contacting my studio at art@lisapalombo.com or 973.364.0280. They look great in groups of twos, threes and even fours. Lots of options! Here are a few samples below. Be sure to check out all available by clicking here, Prints on Paper.

Avalon Sunset

Ruffled Velvet

Chasing Rainbows

"Tousled" Limited Edition canvas giclee with Artist Embellishment

"Tousled" (24" x 48") Limited Edition Canvas Giclee with Artist Embellishment

I'm so excited to present a new line of limited edition giclee prints that I've hand embellished. I paint on a limited amount of giclees to create the closest possible likeness to the original. Once the paint is dried I then apply an extra varnish to protect the piece which is finally signed and numbered. These pieces are considered original prints, since no two are the same.

Click on GIFT SHOP to see all my Limited Edition, Open Edition Prints, notecards and new book, "American Impressionist, Lisa Palombo."

Daffodil Day - April 10th

Daffodil Day at the Reeves-Reed Arboretum is April 10th and less than two weeks away! We in Northeastern USA are very anxious for spring. We have had an unusually brutal winter with snow still on the ground and have yet to put away our winter wear. That said, spring is ever faithful and will not disappoint us. At the Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit, NJ the daffodils are on track to make their annual event not one to miss! Come join us April 10th (1-4pm).

Reeves-Reed Arboretum view of the Wisner House from the Daffodil Bowl

About the Daffodil Bowl

The  Arboretum’s paved serpentine walk overlooks a roll of land ending in a glacial bowl that each year hosts over 30,000 daffodils blooming sequentially throughout April in this naturalized setting. The bowl or kettle is a depression that remained after the Wisconsin glacier retreated some 17,000 years ago. The Wisner’s (first owners) planted daffodils on the property, but when the Reeves purchased The Clearing (name of the property before it became Reeves-Reed Arboretum) in 1916, it was Susie Reeves who expanded the collection. The daffodils constitute the first major spring display that prompts the steady flow of visitors throughout the Arboretum growing season.

Information adapted  from The Clearing on the Hill – The Story of Reeves-Reed Arboretum by Betty McAndrews

Daffodil Day -- April 10th (1-4 pm)

Over 40,000 daffodils
·  Performance by the Oak Knoll Ensemble
·  Container Gardening with herbs and tea sampling in the Herb Garden
·  Crafts, Victorian games and pony cart rides for children
·  Hat parade
·  Refreshments at the new Tea Rose Café
·  Photos by Bruce Lorenz among the daffodils

"Impressions of a Garden," solo exhibition by Lisa Palombo -- March 10th- May12th

Reeves-Reed Arboretum 165 Hobart Ave. Summit, NJ  www.reeves-reedarboretum.org

"Women Impressionists and Myself"

In honor of  Women's History Month, yesterday I presented, "Women Impressionists & Myself" at the Reeves Reed Arboretum, Summit, NJ.  My lecture coincides with my solo exhibition, "Impressions of a Garden."  I don't often have an opportunity to speak in a public venue about the Grande Dames of Impressionism and how they continue to inspired me, so this was a real treat! 

The Four women considered the center of the Impressionist movement of the late 1800’s are Berthe Morisot, Mary Cassatt, Eva Gonzales, and  Marie Bracquemond. Not only did these women have to over come a new movement , Impressionism, but they had to overcome being a woman and all that it meant at that time. 

"Sleepy Baby" (c) Mary Cassatt 1910

 























In this beginning of a new century where modern woman artists are an equal force to the men gender in the art world, the example of Mary Cassatt who insisted on painting women as subjects and not objects remains highly significant. The most charming part of Cassatt's story was her profound dedication to her work. Despite prejudices against female painters she still had the perseverance to realize her life's ambition of being an artist. This paved the way for the prominence of female artists in the 20th Century and to present day.

"Impressions of a Garden" will be on view at the Wisner House till May 8th, 2001. 

Mark your calendars for Daffodil Day, April 10th.. Reeves Reed Arboretum

"A Penny For Your Thoughts" oil on linen 5" x 7" (c) Lisa Palombo

Hummingbirds

I just finished these small mini paintings of hummingbirds actually they are all Ruby-Throated hummingbirds. What fun it was to paint these little creatures!!! Yes, they are only 3.5 inches long, only weigh 1/8 oz and move very quickly in fact many of us haven't seen them in detail.  Both male and female sport brillant color especially the well loved, Ruby-Throated which are common in my area the North East U.S.A. Did I mention they share my daughter's name??

If you are in the area, I will be debuting my mini hummingbird paintings at my solo exhibition, "Impressions of the Garden" at the Reeves Reed Arboretum, Summit, NJ. The exhibition will run March 7th- May 8th. I will be giving a presentation, "Women Impressionists" on Thursday, March 10th at 7pm. For more information, click on Reeves Reed Arboretum.

To see more paintings like this, click on Mini Collection.
Click on this link to read more about the Ruby-Throated hummingbird.

"Ruby Throated at Hollyhock" oil on linen, 5"x 7"

"Ruby Throated and Trumpet Vine," oil on linen, 5"x 7"

"Hummingbird and Coneflower" oil on linen, 5"x 7"

"Hummingbird and Cardinal Flower," oil on linen, 5"x 7"

Solo Exhibition at Right Angle Gallery

Smell The Roses...

a solo exhibition at
RIGHT ANGLE GALLERY

320 Washington Street, Hoboken, NJ

Jan 15 - Feb 28, 2011

Reception Feb 3rd (7:00 pm - 8:30pm)

more information, Right Angle Gallery

"Butterfly Dance #1" oil on linen, 7"x5 "

“Georgia O’Keeffe once said, ‘the way to get New Yorkers to stop and take notice was to paint large floral paintings’,” said Palombo. “I wanted the works in this collection to capture the magical moments in nature that are often overlooked in today’s fast-paced, smart-phone world.”

My NEW Gift Book!

My new gift book, "LISA PALOMBO, American Impressionist" is here just in time for the Holidays!

Hardcover 12"x12", 80 pages and 66 full color paintings. Foreword by Nita Leland, Introduction by Jana Martin. Contact the studio for a signed copy $120 art@lisapalombo.com

Lisa Palombo by Lisa Palombo, Nita Leland, Jana Martin |

10th annual HOLIDAY OPEN STUDIO

Our 10th annual Holiday Open Studio is this weekend!

Come join us, we will be celebrating 10 years at this location, as well as debuting my new book, LISA PALOMBO, American Impressionist, and new giclee prints of the peonies and Ruby series.

Nov. 20th  & 21st  (12pm-5pm)
55 Mountain Ave., Caldwell, NJ
Free and open to the public.


Benvenuto, 20"x16", oil on linen



Artist interview

Recently Joanne Van Zuidam interviewed me for the Caldwell Patch. We talk about where I live/paint for the past 10 years (Caldwell NJ), color and my daughter's Crayola crayons.

Whether she's painting en plein air, or sketching a still life in her Caldwell studio, artist Lisa Palombo masterly captures the colors, light and contours of her subject—which is usually flowers. Her signature style: brushstrokes of bold, beautiful florals, such as lush peonies, glorious roses, and stunning black-eyed susans....Click on Caldwell Patch to read more.



photo by Peter Jacobs



Art in Bloom at Clifton Art Center

Art in Bloom at the Clifton Art Center Nov. 10th thru Dec. 18th
Reception is Sat., Nov. 13th (1pm-4pm)

900 Clifton Ave., Clifton, NJ
Clifton Art Center


Porcelain Pitcher 18"x14" oil on linen

  

NJ Audubon Society, Wattles Stewardship Center

The NJ Audubon Society honored Mr. & Mrs. Wattles today at the new Warren county Wattles Stewardship Center. Last summer NJ Audubon Society partnered with local farmers to grow sunflowers for black-oil bird seed, as part of  the S.A.V.E. program. Fortunately, I was able to see and paint the sunflower fields before they were harvested.

Lisa Palombo

This morning Google alerted me that a very nice man from Russia created this video of my recent work and put it on YouTube. Thank you Alexander! I enjoyed the music too.

Peony Suite



 "Celebrate"  12"x 9", oil on linen

 





















 

 "Divinely Happy"  12"x 9", oil on linen



 



 "Glow" 12"x 9", oil on linen



 "Romance"  12"x 9", oil on linen



 "Mad About You"  12"x 9", oil on linen

Last spring I had the privildege to visit my friend's wonderful peony garden throughout the entire bloom phase. This Peony Suite was inspired by her stunning blooms. Visit her website for everything you'd like to know about growing and caring for the perfect peony. Peony's Envy

Bright New Morning

"Bright New Morning" 30"x40",  oil on linen




DETAIL "Bright New Morning"  30"x40", oil on linen

I LOVE Sunflowers! This painting was a joy to paint. It took me right back to the field were I discovered them this summer.

Good Morning Sunshine

"Good Morning Sunshine" 30"x40" oil on linen

DETAIL of "Good Morning Sunshine" 30"x40" oil on linen

This summer I discovered a wonderful program, S.A.V.E. (Support Agricultural Viablity and the Environment) sponsered by the NJ Audubon Society (NJAS). My painting, "Good Morning Sunshine" was based on one of the farms that is involved with the program. They grow a sunflower crop and harvest the seeds to sell through the NJAS. NJ farmers are are working with NJAS to grow a "greener" more environmentally and bird friendly black-oil sunflower seed. Please visit, NJ Audubon Society for more information about the S.A.V.E. program and how you can help.

Anderson Park Sept 11th &12th

September is around the corner and I am pleased to announce that I will be participating in the twenty-seventh annual Fine Arts & Crafts at Anderson Park, Upper Montclair, NJ. This year the event will be Sept. 11th & 12th (10am -5pm) rain or shine. Anderson Park is located on the corner of North Mountain Avenue and Bellevue Avenue in Upper Montclair, NJ. I hope to see you there! more information on the event

"Let's Dance" oil on linen 35"x44"

Detail of "Let's Dance" oil on linen 35"x44"

My Neighbor's Garden

My neighbor Diane has the most beautiful black eyed susans in her garden. They are like none other... rich golden color with bushy heads and a red center. Many varieties make a beautiful and interesting cluster.

"My Neighbor's Garden" 8"x10" oil on linen, $850 framed

48th Annual Wickford, R. I. Outdoor Art Festival - July 10 & 11

It's always so nice to be back home in RI! Come vsiit me at booth #232 on Main Street at the 48th Annual Wickford, R. I. Outdoor Art Festival - July 10 & 11(10am-5pm). I'll be exhibiting my original landscape, floral and still life paintings.

A Penny For Your Thoughts

"A Penny For Your Thoughts" (5"x 7"), oil on linen

Detail

To see more Paintings like this, click on, Mini Gallery Collection.

Another little mini painting in the "Ruby series" inspired by the Reeves Reed Rose garden.