Artist Bloghttp://www.bernardodiazabstracts.com/artist-blog/en-US2012-02-18T10:38:43ZSquarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Wow, too much is happening ...http://www.bernardodiazabstracts.com/artist-blog/2011/12/9/wow-too-much-is-happening.htmlBernardo Diaz2011-12-10T03:48:26ZI will get back on track soon and post a few new paintings and work on my Blog. Sorry it took so long to update, just too much going on in my life right now. January 29th 2012 i will be celebrating the big 50! Looking forward to it.

Take care,

Bye for now

]]>The New "New Date"http://www.bernardodiazabstracts.com/artist-blog/2011/1/17/the-new-new-date.htmlBernardo Diaz2011-01-17T23:54:23ZThe art exhibition for the kids at Children's Aid Society has been changed once again. It is now going to be in May ... exact date to follow!

]]>New Datehttp://www.bernardodiazabstracts.com/artist-blog/2010/12/14/new-date.htmlBernardo Diaz2010-12-15T00:50:43ZThe date for the exhibition was changed to January 22nd 2011. That's a Saturday. Please stop by. Will post all info on here soon.

Thanks

]]>Exhibitionhttp://www.bernardodiazabstracts.com/artist-blog/2010/11/21/exhibition.htmlBernardo Diaz2010-11-22T00:56:23ZWe have an offical date for the exhibtion at Dunlevy Milbank. January 15th 2011. It will be a silent auction and all proceeds will go back into the "Bridge" Program. The Bridge program where we deeply believe that access to engaging, high-quality learning opportunities for tweens in an out-of-school setting is very important in helping a child reach deep inside to expand their greatest potential. We are committed in providing a safe, fun-filled space with activities, which excite, encourage, educate and engage. It's a place where every child feels valued, and included.

more later ....

]]>Children's Aid Societyhttp://www.bernardodiazabstracts.com/artist-blog/2010/10/29/childrens-aid-society.htmlBernardo Diaz2010-10-29T11:54:44ZI have been given the opportunity to teach at the Dunlevy Milnak center in Harlem NYC. The kids are amazing ... more later!

]]>Back!http://www.bernardodiazabstracts.com/artist-blog/2010/8/1/back.htmlBernardo Diaz2010-08-02T01:42:50ZI am resting from painting right now, although i am still and always creating in my mind. I will soon have a new collection of work.

Possibly by late November 2010 I will start putting my ideas on canvas again.

For now i am working on my mind body and spirit and also on my home taking care of some of this and some of that? You know ... all the annoying things that need to be done and we look at everyday and say "i'll do it tomorrow"?

Well, tomorrow is finally here!.

I'll be back soon.

Thank you!

]]>I'm Backhttp://www.bernardodiazabstracts.com/artist-blog/2010/7/9/im-back.htmlBernardo Diaz2010-07-09T23:32:28ZThe Lewes Art Show was a success. I would like to thank all the great folks who stopped by to say "Hi", shower me with compliments, and expecially purchased some of my one of a kind pieces. I want you all to know i truly appreciate all of you and hope that the rest of your summer is a great one. I received this hand written note from the fine folks at St Peters Church.

]]>It Hurts!!http://www.bernardodiazabstracts.com/artist-blog/2010/6/12/it-hurts.htmlBernardo Diaz2010-06-12T13:49:53ZI have been dealing with some real pain here. i have a pinched nerve in my shoulder and for the past 5 days I have struggled with excruciating pain and trying to keep my arm still is not easy when I have to prepare for the Lewes art show (July 3rd). So I have been tweaking paintings and rolling canvases and it has been a real task. But it has to be done and no one else is going to get it done except for me. So i tough it out and smile. I hope to the Goddesses that the pain will be a thing of the past by show time because I still have to pick up a rental car, load my inventory into that car, drive down the Delaware and drop the car off where my friend Paul will be waiting with his pick-up truck to take me to his home where i still have to check my inventory that i left there last year. Then i have to prepare for the show ... put up my canopy, stretch canvases to stretchers, a couple of trips to Loews for any needed supplies, and a whole mess of other things. i will not be able to rest from now until July 3rd at 7 PM when i will breath my sigh of relief and hopefully pat myself on the back for a job well done.

]]>Not the best time for me!http://www.bernardodiazabstracts.com/artist-blog/2010/5/30/not-the-best-time-for-me.htmlBernardo Diaz2010-05-30T12:19:36ZMy sister's been dealing with cancer for over a year and a half. Now it seems to have spread and reality really kicks in. I am torn with this situation since my relationship with my siblings has had its ups and downs, Yeah, what else is knew, right? Anyway: Preparing for the months ahead. Praying for a miracle. Praying for myself and my new and old friends. The unknown is so unknown!

]]>Hey!http://www.bernardodiazabstracts.com/artist-blog/2010/5/18/hey.htmlBernardo Diaz2010-05-18T15:41:35ZLong time since i posted on here. Sorry!

My collection of paintings are all done and i am ready for the Lewes Art Show in Delaware. I will reserve my rental car and my friend Paul will meet me at the drop off point, "Thanks Paul, you're the best! I'm looking forward to spending some time with you and going sailing. I am sure we can use the relaxation"!

Besides that I have been working out at the gym, taking group classes and I have been smoke free going on 5 months. I feel amazing!!! I've been getting offers from a few "Vanity" art galleries. You can look it up on google what "Vanity" galleries are. My version of the definition of a Vanity Gallery? A bunch of crooks who want starving and deperate artist to pay their rent and mortgage.

I never fell for it and never will. Artist should not have to pay to show their work, if they make a sale then a percentage should go to the gallery. Why would anyone pay tons of money to hang their work up in a gallery with no chance of profitting? Of course the crooks will if you fall for it!

I will be working on a whole new collection of work as soon as this show is over and i take a break. I plan on working with lots of texture and saturated color! Sounds like what I do now? Well, I've gotten better and will get better and better!

My plans for the next 2 years? To stay fit, smoke free, make some quality friendships that will last forever, open up an art gallery with afford exhibtion space to allow artist to get plenty of exposure and to make a profit.

more later .....

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