I arrived from NY to San Francisco in 1974, and one of my destinations was City Lights. Within months I had not only made it one of my favorite haunts, I was hired to wash their windows.
Last Tuesday I faithfully fulfilled my duties, making the windows sparkle and the tiles glisten, but this was the first time I did this labor of love without Lawrence. I would often see him striding down from his Francisco street home, and I was very proud to play a small part in his fascinating world of poetry and literature and politics and community.
His voice was so alluring, it was as if he was speaking to you over some wine at a North Beach cafe - he was just there with his “lyric escape” to savor, mull and chuckle over. He was a SF legend and a literary giant and City Lights was his citadel of decency, beauty, truth and life. LF was a Life Force, and still is. I’ll be back next month to make sure Lawrence’s windows are clean. -Peter
Introducing Maya, our Newly Adopted Fog Dog!
Anne Herbst: New Work
OB Stone 7, Anne Marguerite Herbst, oil on wood panel, 6 x 6 in, 2021
OB Stone 8, Anne Marguerite Herbst, oil on wood panel, 6 x 6 in, 2021 sold
“The Ocean Beach (OB) Stone series is made from tracing stones I’ve found on the beach. Their significance for me is how the stones and I are shaped by the ocean.”
Meanwhile...
Taraval Street is undergoing major construction on our block – again. Starting today, the streetcar rails are being replaced and there is no street parking for at least four weeks. Under these compromising conditions, we'll continue to show Anne's art until the road construction is finished. Thirty-one of her remaining Bird's Eye View pieces have been re-hung, along with a new series of Ocean Beach stone paintings. We eagerly anticipate inviting new artists for a March-April show.
New Work by Anne Herbst
Four Horizons Anne Marguerite Herbst oil on wood panel 11 x 14 in. 2020
Taraval Street will be undergoing major construction on our block – again. Starting January 25, the streetcar rails will be replaced and there will be no street parking for at least four weeks. Under these compromising conditions, we'll continue to show Anne's art until the road construction is finished. Thirty-one of her remaining Bird's Eye View pieces have been re-hung, along with a new series of Ocean Beach stone paintings. We eagerly anticipate inviting new artists for a March-April show.
We're Open New Year's Eve, 12-4 pm!
Beginning January 1, we will be open by appointment only until further notice.
To make an appointment, email Anne or call 415-463-5537.
We're Open Christmas Day!
Bird in Shell oil on canvas 20 x 16 inches 2020 $600
This is the final weekend for Anne Marguerite Herbst’s Bird’s Eye View, though the exhibition will remain up until December 31 by appointment.
Birds Are Flying
Anne Marguerite Herbst’s show Bird’s Eye View remains on view through December 27. The birds have been flying off the walls – and so Anne’s created some new pieces. All are 8 x 8 in. oil on wood panel, 2020, $400 each/3 for $1000.
We’re open regular hours Thursday - Sunday 12-6pm and by appointment. We adhere to COVID-19 protocol requiring face coverings and have excellent ventilation as a storefront. We look forward to seeing you.
They're Here!
The 2021 Tidelogs are in the gallery now, $20.
Note to Peter
Thanks for the flowers, the art and the love you and Anne bring to the world. I had such a wonderful day today. I think of the Bill Withers tune "Lovely Day" ... I'm sure you know it. Saw a hawk on my way home after watching the sunset at Ocean Beach ... Anne's birds were speaking to me.
Anne Marguerite Herbst’s show Bird’s Eye View continues through December 27.
More Fresh Bouquets for Sale
Fresh bouquets by Peter will be for sale this Friday-Sunday. Free bouquet with each painting sold.
Bird’s Eye View series #30 oil on wood panel 8” x 8” 2020
Anne Marguerite Herbst’s show Bird’s Eye View continues through December 27.
We're Open Thanksgiving and All Weekend
With fresh bouquets by Peter for sale!
Arriving at the Gallery Today!
This book includes all 60 paintings from Anne Marguerite Herbst’s show “Bird’s Eye View.” $30
Hi There! The Show Awaits You.
photo by Starr Sutherland
Bird’s Eye View will run through December 27.
We’re open regular hours Thursday - Sunday 12-6pm and by appointment. We adhere to COVID-19 protocol requiring face coverings and have excellent ventilation as a storefront. We look forward to seeing you.
Hanging Anne's Show
photo by Starr Sutherland
Bird’s Eye View opens November 7 and runs through December 27.
We’re open regular hours Thursday - Sunday 12-6pm and by appointment. We adhere to COVID-19 protocol requiring face coverings and have excellent ventilation as a storefront. We look forward to your visits.
Our Saturday With the Artist
Deb and Val in front of Shop Window
Valerie Patten has been gracing the gallery with her presence for a couple of hours every Saturday. Be sure to catch her for her last visit this Saturday, October 31, from 3-5 pm.
We’re open regular hours Thursday - Sunday 12-6pm and by appointment. We adhere to COVID-19 protocol requiring face coverings and have excellent ventilation as a storefront. We look forward to your visits.
Valerie Tells Us About her Exhibit
Valerie Patten and Friends
Conceptual artist Bob Jones (a friend from student days at San Jose State’s MFA program) and Valerie.
Valerie Patten, Bob Jones and Bippin.
Meet Valerie Patten
Valerie Patten with Evening
Valerie Patten will be in the gallery this Saturday from 2-4 pm.
We’re open regular hours Thursday - Sunday 12-6pm and by appointment. We adhere to COVID-19 protocol requiring face coverings and have excellent ventilation as a storefront. We look forward to your visits.
Valerie Patten's Glorious Exhibit
We’re open regular hours Thursday - Sunday 12-6pm and by appointment. We adhere to COVID-19 protocol requiring face coverings and have excellent ventilation as a storefront. We look forward to your visits.