New Fleur-de-Lis Painting in UT KKG House

As part of the redesign of the first floor of the Kappa Kappa Gamma house at the University of Texas, my fleur-de-lis painting now hangs in the entryway. The fleur-de-lis are from my garden and were painted along with peonies and black-eyed Susans as the summer advanced. The painting was selected along with other art as part of the refurbishment.

Other news from end of summer: I was chosen as a new board member of the Martha's Vineyard Art Association. Now we'll have to go up more often! As the main organization for Island artists, it has a significant mandate to encourage and strengthen this community through the organization and its Old Sculpin Gallery.

Round Rock Art Space Artists' Reception Aug. 4

Join me and other Austin Pastel Society artists juried into this exhibition at this lovely space, 213 E. Main St., Round Rock on Thursday, Aug. 4 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. I'd love to see you if you can come by -- and there are quite a few interesting looking restaurant nearby. "Toy Story" and "Spring Fleur-de-lis" were chosen for the show.

Gallery Talk July 21 at Old Sculpin

If you are in Martha's Vineyard on Thursday, July 21, please join me for a new feature at Old Sculpin ballery. I'll join fellow artist Marston Clough in a gallery talk about our work, and the association has invited all interested to bring in their art for a critique. The short program begins at 6 p.m.

My two week show closed Sunday but my work is still on display in the members' gallery for the rest of the season, through October.

Langley Exhibition Opens at Old Sculpin July 3

If you are in Martha's Vineyard on July 2, please join me and Martha's Vineyard Art Association colleagues at the opening artists' reception on Sunday, July 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. There are quite a few Jumpers and lots of Island vistas. If you miss it, my show extends into the next week and I'll be there for the Sunday, July 10 reception, same time. My portrait and still life classes for adults and children open next week also.

"MVAA 2010" on this site, right, highlights some of this year's paintings. You also can view these paintings and prices at https://picasaweb.google.com/janislangley/MVAA2011#.

Jose Ascension de Gasca Wins at TX Pastel Society in San Antonio

The Jose portrait won another accolade, this time an honorable mention in the portrait category with Texas Pastel Society, awarded at the artists' reception at the San Antonio Public Library last month. Jose won 2nd place in portraits at last year's Austin Pastel Society Spring Exhibition, as well as a merit award at APS' North Hills Exhibition last fall.

Portrait in the Works

Want to see a portait in the works? Here is a commission for my long-time friend Louise Ratz as a gift to daughter Leslie of son Holden. It's great to watch it develop; it is still underway!

Jose Ascension de Gasca Wins at TX Pastel Society in San Antonio

The portrait in the below entry won an honorable mention, a second place in the portrait category at the Texas Pastel Society in San Antonio. The beautiful San Antonio Public Library downtown, with its cascading Dale Chihuly glass work dominating the multi-storied atrium, was the scene for the annual juried exhibition. It was great to have family, friends and fellow artist there for the exhibit and awards ceremoney; many thanks to all!

Two Paintings Juried into Texas Pastel Society Show

Please join me at the artists reception from 6 to 8 pm on Thursday, May 5 at the San Antonio Public Library. I had two works juried in, including this painting of a local artisan and stonemason, as well as a more recent work, "Gone Fishin'". The paintings for this exhibit have a Texas theme, so it will be fun to see what reminds artists of our state.

Martha's Vineyard Landscape Juried into Austin Pastel Society Annual Exhibit

I painted "Fall Treasures, Martha's Vineyard" on site and in my studio in late fall. It will be on display with 49 other selections at the Corridor of Art, 700 Lavaca, beginning March 7 through the end of April. Please join me and other artists at the artists' reception and awards ceremoney on Sunday, March 27 from 3 to 5 p.m.