April is National Poetry Month. With the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s also either the start of or the continuation of quarantine for most of us, and there’s never been a better time than now to explore our creativity. When the museums, galleries, and art events started to close and cancel it felt like having the wind […]Read Post ›
Although I know some of my fellow Guild artists did well and sold their art during last month’s Open Studio Tour, I did not. But I learned (again) some valuable lessons and met many wonderful people, so now it’s time to re-prioritize for 2020. Finally! After two long days of talking with visitors until my […]Read Post ›
This weekend I finally went to see the O’Keefe exhibit at the Norton Museum in West Palm Beach. Can I just say “WOW!”? “Georgia O’Keeffe; Living Modern” is such a unique approach to a thoroughly unique American Artist. Among my top 10 favorite artists, I tend to be skeptical of new exhibitions of such iconic […]Read Post ›
Things are crazy at this time of year, or as I like to say, “Everything and everyone is all twirlly!!!” Thank God for coffee & a cookie time, and the promise of Champagne in the New Year! The busy-ness of holiday shopping, parties, and presents can be so overwhelming. As I continue to try to […]Read Post ›
Former oil painting students will remember this quote from me: “Viridian is an un-godly color!” I would instruct my students to never use Viridian straight out of the tube because it “just doesn’t happen in nature!” For me it’s like nails on chalkboard for the eyes. It remains a staple on my palette, nonetheless. For […]Read Post ›
This year has been full of new challenges, lessons learned, and many “firsts.” I’ve entered more shows and opportunities, and I’ve learned valuable lessons to carry me forward. I’ve met so many amazing artists, helpful mentors, and folks dedicated to helping our local community & local artists. Some of 2019’s highlights: I participated in my […]Read Post ›
In less than two weeks the Helping People Succeed (HPS) evening of Pinot & Picasso will take place and there’s still so much to do, but at least I have my dress! After finally selecting additional artwork to display and sell at the HPS fundraising event, this week I’ve been busy getting the newer pieces […]Read Post ›
God sent me Angels this week! I’m getting better at spotting them almost immediately. Progress! I’m a retired art teacher now pursuing my own art (finally!!!). This also now makes me an “emerging artist” trying to sell her art, earn a living, and eventually have a working studio that’s part of my local community in […]Read Post ›
What a weekend! While this wasn’t my first art opening, it was a first in many ways. This was the first juried show I’ve been accepted into, and the first with so many artists; 55 from all over Florida. Earlier in the week I learned that the 29th Annual All Florida Juried Art Show (open […]Read Post ›
When I say “I’m humbled to be a part of this,” I really do mean it. I know how hard it is to get juried into a show. I also know how vulnerable it feels to put work out there and risk rejection. So far this year I’ve submitted several paintings into a variety of […]Read Post ›
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