Celebrating “The End of the World” with Gypsy Zen

I’m honored that Gypsy Zen in the south of France has selected my November 28th twilight painting to publicize a very special way of observing the “end of the world” on December 21st. They’ll be having tea, dancing to flamenco guitars, and meditating on personal renewal, in a yurt on a farm in the Camargue, outside Arles. Gypsy Zen apparently is more than just a name, as their host is from the Romani people and studied with the Dalai Lama. If you’re in the area, drop in, and stay – til the end of the evening, or of the world, whichever comes first!

Strength in Diversity – Sunset, Wednesday, 7 November 2012

William Van Doren, STRENGTH IN DIVERSITY. Sunset from Stony Point, Albemarle County, Va. Oil on watercolor block, 13 x 19.

Albemarle Magazine

My first bit of news today is that Albemarle, regional magazine of “Jefferson’s Virginia,” has run a nice feature on The Very Rich Hours in the new (October/November) issue out on newsstands now. In addition to an article on my work, including images of six recent paintings, they've got a fairly stunning (if I do say so myself) full two-page spread of the sunset from September 12th (“In the Gloaming”). If you're in the area, check it out!

From Sperryville Cemetery – Sunset, Saturday, 29 September 2012

William Van Doren, FROM SPERRYVILLE CEMETERY. Sunset from Sperryville, Rappahannock County, Va. Oil on watercolor block, 13 x 19.

It can be difficult to see the sunset from Sperryville itself, because it’s right next to the Blue Ridge. So I drove a mile or so east to the cemetery, up on a little rise. The crowd there was a lot quieter than the one at the opening for the fantastic show of new work by Mike Fitts at Haley Fine Art.

Reclamation Day – Sunset, Tuesday, 11 September 2012

William Van Doren, RECLAMATION DAY. Sunset from Stony Point, Albemarle County, Va. Oil on watercolor block, 13 x 19.

Overcastcast – Sunset, Sunday, 19 August 2012

William Van Doren, OVERCASTCAST. Sunset from Stony Point, Albemarle County, Va. Oil on watercolor block, 13 x 19.

Steady rain at sunset.