Day Three

Third day - third painting. (well 4th, but I didn't like the first third painting, so it doesn't count) This is one of those paintings that just calms me. I hope it has that effect on you too. I sometimes struggle with titles for my artwork, but this one - the title comes very naturally. "Be Still" (and know that I AM)

Thanksgiving weekend

A Distant Shore

Thanksgiving weekend and pastel dust is filling the air. Yesterday was Thanksgiving. Kids in Ohio, parents in Florida - just me and my dog, my music and art. What could be better? Oh I know. It would be better if I were in Florida with my folks, or sitting around a large table with lots of family and friends. But that's ok. Smudges of pastel on my nose, and a new piece in front of me. Life is good.

Summers Gone By

It's Black Friday. There was a time when I'd be out there in the middle of all the other crazy shoppers. My kids are grown up now - the gift buying is so much easier. I have decided that this year, I would spend my time painting. So here we are. Two days, and two paintings. Oh how I wish I could do this every day!

Art Guild/Gallery/Auction

Wow - it's been quite a while since I've posted. I've been so busy lately - attending more meetings than anything else it seems. Being unable to paint for so long because of a broken arm was driving me bonkers. Now I hardly have time because of the guild stuff.


Guild stuff.  Actually it's a good thing. A great group of people have come together to form the Swartz Creek Area Art Guild. Not only are we a guild, but we have an actual gallery too. And in the gallery, we have teaching space. It's all a wonderful thing. Because it's new, it's also in flux. I'm sure like any new business, things will be changing until it all comes together and then will run smoothly. 
Saturday, December 4, the gallery is having a soft opening with a Members Show. Stop out as there will be drawings and raffles, with some great prizes. And of course there'll be refreshments. A lot of art is already up on the walls. Personally, I had two pieces ready to go, but darn if they didn't get sold.  :) So, I'm scrambling here trying to get some more done, so it can make it to the next jurying date, and in time for our opening. 


After our opening on Dec. 4 - there will be an Art Auction on December 12. All of the proceeds from that will go to the operating costs of the gallery. There is already a lot of art that has come in that will be auctioned off. So if you're reading this, I hope you'll come out and help support us. The auction will be held in the Swartz Creek Senior Center on Fortino Dr. in Swartz Creek. The doors will open at noon for viewing, with the auction beginning at 1pm. Refreshments will be served.


And finally - the teaching space. Classes are already beginning to form. Currently there is a drawing class in progress by Sharlene Howe, and I am teaching a pastel class on Tuesday evenings. In the future, classes in acrylics, charcoal, beading, and watercolor will be forming.