SpainDanceArt

Paintings and drawings by artists Mark Willson and Margot Richardson. Featured works include paintings from an exhibit in Danville, Kentucky, as well as from their six month family sabbatical in Spain. They make their permanent home in Shoreline, Washington. Both artists are deeply connected to their son, humanitarian interests, creating healthy community, sustainable energy, and social dance. In other words, abundant living!

Wednesday, June 15, 2005


Poster for our Exposicion in Lora del Rio Posted by Hello

Exposiciones Corrientes / Current Exhibitions

Bienvenidos, Amigas y Amigos! Welcome friends!

Gracias a la ayuda de muchos amigos, tenemos la oportunidad para 2 exposiciones de nuestro trabajo aquí en España. Desde el 24 de Junio hasta el 1 de Julio, pinturas será ofrecido en el Sala De Exposiciones "EL Bailio", en Lora del Rio. Lora es casero para nuestro amigo querido Jose Maria Munoz, guitarrista asombroso. Jose Maria y sus amigos proporcionará la música para la inauguración, en viernes, el 24, a las 21:00.
Entonces en jueves, el 7 de Julio, a partir de la 20:00 - 22:00, tendremos un Inauguracion aquí en Valencia, para nuestro objeto expuesto en The Lounge. The Lounge es una cafe'-barra de la diversión situada en Barrio Carmen, 2 bloques detrás del la Lonja. Usted puede ir a su Web site chascando el acoplamiento en el derecho de este Blog.
Y, cuando volvemos a Seattle, nuestro trabajo será ofrecido en la casa de The Ale House en Wedgewood. ¡Ojala que tengas una verano lleno de la luz y la belleza del arte!
Besos, Margot y Mark

Thanks to the help of many friends,we have the opportunity for 2 exhibitions of our work here in Spain. June 24th through July 1st, paintings will be featured in the Sala De Exposiciones "El Bailio", in Lora del Rio. Lora is home for our dear friend Jose Maria Munoz, an amazing guitarist. Jose Maria and his friends will provide music for the Inauguration / Reception, Friday June 24th, 21:00.
Then on Thursday July 7th,from 20:00 - 22:00, we will have a Reception here in Valencia, for our exhibit at The Lounge. The Lounge is a fun cafe-bar located in Barrio Carmen, 2 blocks behind La Lonja. You can go to their web site by clicking the link on the right side of this Blog.
And, when we return to Seattle, our work will be featured at the Ale House in Wedgewood for the month of September. May the beauty of art and light fill your summer! Besos, Margot and Mark


Luna, La Fallera Acrylic and ink on paper 35 cm x 45 cm Posted by Hello


La Boda en Los Torres de Los Serranos Gouache + ink on paper 56 cm x 40 cm  Posted by Hello


Vernazza Nocturn Acrylic on paper 55 cm x 58 cm Posted by Hello


Volar en El Rio Acrylic and gouache on paper 33 cm x 24 cm Posted by Hello


Museo de Bellas Artes Gouache + ink 56 cm x 40 cm Posted by Hello

Margot Richardson Postcards, Politicos y Palomas

Margot's paintings feature a mix of humor and mystery. Since landing in Valencia, she's been playing with themes of the visible and invisible worlds, featuring familiar local landmarks found on postcards, political quandries and the ever-present pigeons. She alternates between watercolor, acrylic and guoache.

Tuesday, June 14, 2005


"Sagunto" Gouache on paper 75 cm x 55 cm Posted by Hello


"Paisaje" Gouache on paper 75 cm x 55 cm Posted by Hello


"Castillo de Papa Luna" Gouache on paper 75 cm x 55 cm Posted by Hello


"Xativa" Gouache on paper 37 cm x 27 cm Posted by Hello


"Camoflauge" Gouache on paper 55 cm x 75 cm Posted by Hello

Mark Willson Paintings in Gouache

During our stay in Valencia, Spain Mark´s colorful landscapes have begun to incorporate the nude figure. His vibrant colors capture the lush palette of the Mediterranean region.