Amy Guidry

Going on now through July 31st!

It's LeMieux Galleries' 41st anniversary and they are offering up to 20% off selected works (such as this one!) starting today. You can check it out online at their website lemieuxgalleries.com.

"Clear-Cut"
Acrylic on canvas
6" x 6"
Now $360

Just finished my latest painting "Inextricable" which explores a common theme seen throughout the series: anonymity vs connection. The rainbow, a symbol of balance or hope, connects the two cats in reference to the connection of all of nature. "Inextricable" is an acrylic on canvas, 12" wide by 6" high.

Opening tonight is the Glorious Euphoria exhibition at WOW x WOW. My new painting "Counterbalance" is included in this great line-up. Show opens 7pm BST at wowxwow.com.

Acrylic on canvas
8" x 10"

The Committee of Indecision by

Acrylic on canvas
8 x 6 in.
© 2023
$ 500

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Just finished a new painting, "Counterbalance." Multiple headed animals are present throughout Greek mythology, such as the 9-headed Hydra or 3-headed dog Cerberus. In Slavic mythology, there is the four-headed god of war and divination, Svantevit, while the Hindu god Brahma has four heads as well. Many cultures revere the tiger for symbolizing power, strength, and regality, viewing it as a representation of nature's awe-inspiring force. Four is the number of order in the universe- the four elements earth, air, fire, and water; the four seasons; the four phases of the Moon. Four's sacred geometry is a square- sturdy, solid and balanced. Whether representing the challenges and perseverance in life or the duality of existence, multi-headed mythical beings fascinate us across cultures and generations. In "Counterbalance," the tiger's strength and courage balance the labyrinth's challenge and the complexity of life's journey.

Acrylic on canvas
8" x 10"

Going on now through May 2nd at Modern Eden Gallery in San Francisco!

🌺 Radiate by for The Tropics group exhibition opening Saturday April 13

🌴 Modern Eden Gallery is pleased to present our upcoming group exhibition, The Tropics. This vibrant show will feature new works in painting and sculpture inspired by tropical themes, lush landscapes, vibrant fauna, and extraordinary plant life. Immerse yourself in the rich array of colors and textures found within the tropical zone. From the dense foliage of equatorial rainforests to the sand and sea, let your creativity flow as you seek inspiration between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn in The Tropics.

On View: April 13, 2024-May 2, 2024

Opening Reception: April 13, 6-9 PM

Sharing my newest painting "Coexistence" featuring a pair of horses, connected as one, signifying the connection of all of nature. The sun features multiple human eyes, in keeping with my personal interest in painting eyes as well as representing the human connection to nature. Acrylic on canvas, 10” wide by 8” high

Happy to share my new painting "Duality" which was created for Modern Eden Gallery’s Precious Metal exhibition. Maybe it's a Leo thing or because I love cats, but I've been fascinated with medieval lions since childhood. I love their Maurice Sendak-ish faces and their stylized curly manes. This exhibition provided the perfect opportunity to paint one, in gold no less. "Duality" is a dynamic juxtaposition of the rainbow, a symbol of harmony, and the medieval lion, a symbol sometimes associated with danger or war. In Irish folklore, leprechauns hid gold at the end of the rainbow, but such treasures come at a cost. Which is why I leave it to the viewer to decide, just as it is up to each of us to choose our own path. Precious Metal is open now through April 4th and online at ModernEden.com.

Just a little teaser of a painting currently in progress. Not at liberty to share the whole thing just yet anyway, but I'm excited just to show this part. I do enjoy painting cats!

Wow, it is cold today! Here are some detail views of "Night Watch" (full painting in previous post) to inspire warm thoughts by the painted fire. 🤨 And the reference image from "Aquarelle von Säugetieren, Vö**ln, Insekten und Pflanzen samt deutschen Legenden."

Happy to share my latest painting "Night Watch." Bobcats are adaptable and thrive in various habitats from forests to deserts. They are found throughout the Sonoran desert. The Zuni and Pawnee tribes see the bobcat as a sign of blessing. Among the Pawnee, the bobcat acts as a celestial bridge, symbolizing a connection between earth and stars. The Joshua tree, which grows despite harsh desert conditions, is seen as a symbol of hope and resilience. The beast heads are from a 17th century German book known as Aquarelle von Säugetieren, Vö**ln, Insekten und Pflanzen samt deutschen Legenden (translated: Watercolors of Mammals, Birds, Insects, and Plants Together with German Legends). "Night Watch" is an acrylic on canvas, 12" wide x 12" high.

LeMieux Galleries is having their annual Holiday Show which is now online. These are some of the paintings available in the show via their website, which is up through December 23rd.

The Flashback Sale at Modern Eden Gallery ends today (Nov. 19th) at 9pm PST. Visit https://www.moderneden.com/collections/flashback-sale-2023

Modern Eden Gallery's Flashback Sale starts today and these are some of the paintings that will be included. The sale is now live on ModernEden.com and lasts through Sunday, so if there's something you've had your eye on, now is a great opportunity. (Links to each painting online in the photo captions.)

Happy to share this little one created for Modern Eden Gallery's MASS exhibition of small works. "Cascade" is an acrylic on canvas, 4" wide by 4" high. Did you know waterfalls symbolize the energy that drives everything in the universe and its continuous flow? MASS opens in San Francisco tomorrow, November 11th with a reception from 6-9pm.

Happy to share my latest painting "Uprooted." This piece features an Afghan hound, one of the oldest domestic dog breeds in the world, dating back to 4000 BC, and also the first dog to be cloned. A fun little fact about this piece: the background landscape is inspired by 18th century painter George Stubbs's "The Kongouro from New Holland." "Uprooted" is an acrylic on canvas, 10" wide by 8" high.

Happy to share this little painting "The Committee of Indecision" created for Modern Eden Gallery's current exhibition Harvest. Harvest explores the symbolism of fruit and vegetables in art. The grapefruit is associated with many meanings, avoidance being one of them. This piece is an acrylic on canvas, 8" wide by 6" high. The Harvest exhibition is up now through October 5th.

Happy to share my latest painting "Takeover" which features an alligator, one of Louisiana's most popular animals and considered one of the most dangerous. The alligator's teeth, replaced with human hands, reference the real danger, greed. With human-driven mass extinction underway, natural habitats such as wetlands are at risk, while hands reach out for more.

Acrylic on canvas
10" x 8"

Detail view of a new painting in progress. Working on scales at the moment before getting to the weirder stuff. :)

Honored and happy to share that "Equilibrium" is published in the latest issue of Reed Magazine.

Acrylic on canvas
6" x 6"
LeMieux Galleries

It's LeMieux Galleries' 40th Anniversary and to celebrate they are having a sale on select works from gallery artists. These are some paintings of mine that are included at 20% off. The Anniversary exhibit is on their website where you can click on each image to see the sale price in the notes: https://www.lemieuxgalleries.com/show/lemieux-galleries-lemieux-galleries-40th-anniversary-sale

Happy to share that "Omen" is featured in the new issue of Birdy Magazine. The June issue is available at select newsstands nationwide and on their website.

Acrylic on canvas
12" x 6"

Little sneak peek (cropped view) of a new painting in progress. This is the underpainting blocking everything in for now. Acrylic on canvas. Can you tell what animal this is??

Honored that a few of my paintings are included in the new issue of the The Pinch Literary Journal. "Inside Out" is accompanied by Emily O. Gravett's essay "Milking My Mother." "Tendril" is alongside Kristin Emanuel's poem "In the Flesh." And "Biodiversity" accompanies Karen Schubert's poem "March or Likely April." The Spring issue is out now through their website.

Happy to share my latest painting "Lupus" created for Modern Eden Gallery's Infinite Horizons exhibition. "Lupus" is named after the lupus constellation seen on the bottom left and is an acrylic on canvas, 11" wide by 14" high. This star-themed exhibition is going on now through June 1st and can be viewed online: https://www.moderneden.com/collections/infinite-horizons

A little preview of a new painting coming to Modern Eden Gallery next month. Tiny brushes have been getting a workout on the fur on this one. This is a cropped view - total size is 11" wide by 14" high.

Happy to reveal my new painting "Growth" for WOW x WOW's House of Many Tales exhibition which is now live! Dandelions are symbols of rebirth and the return of life, while the skulls are examples of fusion or fission- it’s up to you to decide which. "Growth" is an acrylic on canvas, 4" wide by 4" high, £150 GBP, available at this link: https://wowxwow.com/shop/house-of-many-tales/growth-amy-guidry

Honored and excited to see my paintings on the front and back cover of Tiny Spoon literary magazine's new issue. "Burden to Bear" is on the front and "Dissociate" is on the back. Issue 10 is out now.

Happy to share my latest finished painting "Now or Never." The Pegasus is typically white in Greek mythology, but I chose green and covered in feathers in reference to nature. The hidden face refers to a common theme found in many of my paintings, connection vs anonymity. This piece is an acrylic on canvas, 8" wide by 10" high, https://amyguidry.com/now-or-never.html