Done!

The paintings for the show are all done and drying at the studio. It was a lot of work but now it's done and I am very happy.

So now... I will be taking off for a little while.

When I get back I hope to see everyone at the Opening!

September 2 2010, Hang Gallery, 6-8PM

sneak peek of new work...

The September show is coming together. It has a very cool title, I finish paintings daily and marketing will start shortly.

I've been working on most of the about 20 pieces since May, indoors and outdoors, sometimes at the dry docks in the dogpatch, around China Basin/ the Ramp.

The sizes now range from 30x 30 to 36x48, thanks to some of you for convincing me to work bigger... I love it.

Working in my studio every day now, would like to be done in a couple weeks so they can dry properly. Experimenting with textures and colors, can't wait to see them all together at the gallery!

some detail shots:

summer solstice

I am visiting the Dogpatch regularly as I am getting ready for the big show in September. This was by far the most spectacular night.

save the date: Sep 2 2010

Auction at Mina Dresden Gallery, Thu June 24

come join me and other great local artists in supporting Bay Area Wilderness Training for KIDS-

loud music, silent auction

Mina Dresden, 312 VALENCIA ST, 5:30 - 9:30 PM

hope to see you there!

La Ville-Lumiere

Sharing some pictures from my Paris trip earlier this month. I thought the light was quite special- see for yourself!

Small Figures featured on the HANG website

Eleonore Maria Agathe #1

oil on canvas

21x17

Take a look... featured show on the HANG Art website this week:

Titled "Small Figures" these new paintings by Katja Leibenath are informed by old family photographs. Removed from their original context, and translated into paintings the pieces carry only remnants of their original emotion. Forcing the viewer to consider if the nostalgia associated with them is inherent in the paintings, or the viewer.

Architecture For Humanity for Haiti Fundraiser

The San Francisco Chapter of Architecture for Humanity and the Warehouse Gallery are pleased to announce a silent art auction and raffle to help fund AfH's rebuilding efforts in Haiti. One of my diptychs will be in the auction, along with work by Scott Tsuchitani, Liz Hickok, dk haas and other great local artists.

Saturday May 15 2010
5PM - 9PM

The Warehouse Gallery, 1234 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94606