Summer Celebrations Exhibit
As I was resting on a hot July day I answered the phone. It was an invitation to show my recent acrylic paintings at City Gallery, Pam Miller Downtown Art Center. (more…)
Pocket Books
Pocket Books is a collaboration with Ellen Reinkraut that combines affirmations she sent to me many years ago. (more…)
Studio Visit with Laura Poulette
Why is it that I always forget to take photos at events like exhibits or in this case a meaningful studio visit with watercolor artist Laura Poulette. She came with her supplies and we set about painting together. (more…)
Negative Space
In our last class the subject of negative space in regards to drawing became the focus. For some odd reason I had challenged (more…)
I’m Back
I’m Back
I’m back from a most wonderful reunion with my children and grandchildren! But I’m still not back from posting on social media. The time zooms by (more…)
Rock Paper Scissors
II am pleased that all three of my Rock Paperglyphs were selected for the virtual exhibition Rock Paper Scissors, curated by Kate Savage for Arts Connects Lexington. Artists were asked to respond to the idea of “Rock, Paper, Scissors”. (more…)
The Isolation Chronicles
A few days ago Sergio Gomez, curator, teacher and artist from Art NXT Level wrote: (more…)
Artists in their Studios, Interview
Meet Next Level Artist Kathleen O’Brien
Sherry Hart Rocks
Sherry Hart is one of the most inspirational artists I have had the honor to know since the mid 1980s, through the Boulder Artist Gallery. Sherry Hart rocks! On a recent visit she shared her latest project 108 Prayers. It is a labor intensive project of not 108, but 1008 rocks painted with the labyrinth, by hand, no template! Anyone who has attempted to draw the labyrinth knows what a challenge it is. Sherry devotes painting as a meditaiton. A selection of 108 rocks was installed for an exhibit, Imaginary Maps, at McMane Gallery, First Congregation Church, 1129 Pine Street, Boulder, showing through September. (more…)
Right Place, Right Time for the Big Fig Dig
All year I’ve been in a writing mode. Much of the topic has been about being in the right place in the right time, the central theme of Atlas of the Year. Awakening slowly to in increasing sunlight, we noticed that the perfect time, according to the bio-dynamic calendar for transplanting trees was March 3. After days and days of rain and gloom, Saturday arrived full of sun and cool air on the face. It was perfect time to have the first Big Fig Dig, at the perfect place, Sunwise Farm and Sanctuary. (more…)