For the month of May my art is hanging up in a lovely little restaurant in Baltimore. I’ve been wanting to schedule a show at the Metropolitan Cafe for a while now, but it wasn’t until I had the last minute opportunity to show my artwork there that I got my work together and framed.
There are two levels to Metropolitan. Downstairs, there’s a lovely, big brick wall on which three of my large shadow drawings are hanging.
Each drawing is similar in style, but I used a different medium to color each one. The golden drawing is colored with colored pencil, the pink one is a watercolor painting that I finished the night before hanging the show, and the gray was created with Prismacolor markers.
All the smaller pieces of art can be seen upstairs.
Three more shadow drawings hang together on another beautiful brick wall.
All three are prints of originals that I colored with watercolor.
The set of six pattern drawings were all hung near each other on a bright yellow wall.
Each is a print of an original drawing or watercolor.
The final group of my recent geometric circle drawing were hung by the upstairs fireplace.
Admittedly, they look a little small for the space, but I love them anyway! Look how nice the triptych turned out:
If you are in the Baltimore area, I’d love if you stopped by to see the show for yourself, but if you can’t make it, or aren’t in the area, I hope you enjoyed this mini-virtual tour of my show at Metropolitan Cafe. I love the way the art looks on the brick walls especially, but even the yellow walls look great as a backdrop for my brightly colored drawings.
If you want to see more, I posted a few extra photos on flickr that are not shown here, as well as close-ups of most of the work in the show.
Congratulations on the show! I love the way your paintings look on the brick wall too
I also agree the yellow wall makes the color really pop.
Nicely done! Your work is beautiful.
Lovely Anika!!! Your work suits the space beautifully. I especially like the pieces against that brick wall. stunning!!! CONGRATS on your first “show.” I hope you get some sales and am excited that more people get to see your creations!!!
One day I will be able to say, I knew her before she became famous! These pieces are delightful. I enjoy your work and know you will have more opportunities for JQP to see the many facets of your art. As a matter of fact, I think Frederick would welcome you, especially due to the diversity of people and their tastes. Over the years, I’ve suggested the idea of restaurant owners offering space on their walls for local artists to engage us while we dine. It’s a happenin’. Congrats, dear lady!
i would love to own an anika starmer! if there are any left after your show please let me know, lady!
aw, that’s sweet! i will definitely let you know.
The delicate touch on each painting is moving.
Touching series of work! Be proud
Your pieces look amazing. What a great space to exhibit too!
Everything looks great! Now with your paintings on the walls, I would love to hang around all day and keep admiring them
Too bad Baltimore is so far away…
I’ll have to check on your past works, I didn’t remember the shadow drawings, they ‘re wonderful!
Anika,
I am so thrilled to see your work up in a space where the public can appreciate it! You are a gifted and thoughtful artist.