Mother Nature and Her Four Seasons...

I finished my latest painting "Mother Nature and Her Four Seasons".  However, it did not get accepted into the "Four Seasons" show.  I never received an email and had to send several emails and make a call to get a response.  When I finally did get a response; my work "did not fit in".  I can accept the rejection.  It is the non-response that bugs me!

I actually have a few more details to add, signature and final finish which will enhance the colors.

I'm Back! - I think!

After speaking with my youngest sister the other day, she pointed out to me that I have not enter a post in my blog in a long, long, long time!  It is true!  No excuses...

I have cleaned my studio and have a new project I am working, so I have come back to art and hope to have a productive 2016 even if I am getting a late start!

Below is a painting I submitted to the "Visions of Silence" PCA show in late 2015. (Not the best photo angle...)

Below is a companion painting that I need to complete by April 16, 2016 to submit to the "Four Seasons" show at PCA.  I will post the completed painting later.

As one can see, I am back!  :)

Where Have I been?!?

It has been a slow "artful" summer!  I did complete a mask for the October "Day of the Dead" art show at PCA.  And a friend wants to buy it for her daughter-in-law.  Otherwise, my studio was only a holding place for "stuff".

With fall in the air it is time to get back into the studio!  Stay tuned...

It's Cleaning Time Again!!!

It baffles me that my studio can get so cluttered so fast!  I have had lots going on and I did dry my lavender in the studio!  But really how does this happen???

"Tis is Not Interested!

I submitted my two pieces to 'Tis Gallery for the "Black and White Show with a Splash of Color".  One curator looked at them but because they were "rabbits"  did not want to commit because of the other curator.  So she told me to submit photos.  I did and I never heard from the gallery.  End of story...

Not Much Competition....

My two art pieces won 1st and 2nd place in the "Street Seen" gallery show for 3D works.  Ian Russel from the Ian Russel Gallery was the judge.  However, there was not much competition!

What is; a "Rabven", a "Raben" a "Ravbit" or a???

I am testing out a new concept - a rabbit/raven figure.  Both animals are icons of the Prescott, AZ area.

The wall mounted figure below is completed.  It is chartreuse, olive and black glaze with pick acrylic highlights.  It is dressed in pink and bright green ribbons with a few pink feathers.  I thought it might appeal to anyone who loves pink or green.   I am trying to create original work that I can sell for $75 and under...

I think the photos would look much better with a black background.  I really need to start working on my photography!  Lots to do!!!

I just finished my wall mask for the "Black & White with a Splash of Color" art show at 'Tis Gallery in Prescott.   The show begins in late July.  I have another wall piece that is ready for a glaze firing.  I hope to get that off before the 4th of July!

Although I had some trouble with a paint pen and smearing, I had to change the paint job somewhat to cover the paint smears!  However, I am pretty happy with this piece.

"Street Seen" Art Show PCA

UPDATE:
Both of my pieces were selected for the show!  Yeah! 

I submitted my two art pieces yesterday for acceptance into the "Street Seen" Prescott Center for the Arts show.  It runs June 29th through August 15th with an Artist reception on July 3 from 5-8pm.

The first entry is my favorite of the two.  Since the "street" is not permanently attached to the shoe form, it can be re-positioned for different looks....

"Strolling Down the Avenue"  - Mixed Media/Ceramic/Wood/Glass/Metal

The second entry:

"Street Feet"  Mixed Media - Ceramic/Wire/Paper/Ribbons/Beads

I will be notified on June 4th if my work is accepted into the show...