Nearly a year since I first blogged. Nearly a year and 1/2 since I sold my bookstore. Thought that I would continue selling books afterwards (or afterwords, if you prefer). But beyond a few map sold on ebay the first month, I've hardly traded in books a-tall. Its amazing that a decade and a half of bookselling has no more hold on me than that. Even thou' it was mainly a way to make a living-- to support my painting habit, I always say-- I thoroughly enjoyed the biz and I loved, was passionate about old and rare books. The treasures that passed across the store counter were a joy to hold, to smell, to touch.

And yet, I've been a painter, an artist all my life. Always making, showing and selling my art in galleries across the US of A. I've always manged to teach an art course or two while still making a living doing something else. Now, to my pleasant surprise, I am managing to sell enough art and teach enough to get by. Here's what my artwork looks like:


To view more of my art go to www.maclanda.com and click on the galleries in the sidebar. The above image of Garapata Beach is in the gallery called, appropriately enough, the Garapata Series. Garapata is a state park with magnificent coast line, south of Carmel California ( on the way south to Big Sur).