Tuesday, June 14, 2011
better late than never
I've still been working on the photos from Crozet. Here are a couple "still life" peices. I love the purple and blues in the first one. The second one, I've always like the way textured rope looks when tied in knots - so much movement for the eye to follow. Enjoy!
Monday, June 13, 2011
Double success!
The art show and graduation both went so well! Graduation: No rain, well behaved students, no trips, and lots of smiles. Art show: threat of rain--only a few sprinkles, art work sold, smiling faces, and I met some new artist friends! No better way to finish up the evening than by eating sushi and Thai food with some close friends. It was a long day, but a great day. Thanks to all who stopped by!
Thursday, June 9, 2011
ART SHOW THIS SATURDAY june 11
Summer is here! School is out, so the artist in me kicks into high gear. I will be at the ArtScape Art Fair in Old Town Winchester this Saturday from about 11 am to 6 pm. There will be other local artists and various activities. Check out the details here - http://www.oldtownwinchesterva.com/2011/06/artscape-art-fair-2011/
Come support the local artists and stop by my tent and say hi! Hope to see you there.
Here's a little something new I've been working on - prints available at the show!
Come support the local artists and stop by my tent and say hi! Hope to see you there.
Here's a little something new I've been working on - prints available at the show!
Monday, June 6, 2011
Happy Birthday Dad!
Yesterday, my dad turned 50! I've gotten my dad a lot of gifts over the years, and he has always had this "sense" of what was wrapped up in the gift box. I would try hard every year, at Christmas and his birthdays, to surprise him once and for all. So, after my dad bought one of his favorite "toys" in 2007, I created these two drawings of his Split Window Coupe. Finally! He was surprised! I was ecstatic, Dad loved the drawing....and he couldn't have guessed no matter how hard he tried. So, even though I wasn't home to celebrate with my dad on his birthday this year, I thought of that moment we had together - and it brought me back home :) Love you Dad!
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Crozet, VA
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| Mom and her boys! |
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Friday, June 3, 2011
good times with family
Joe's family is in town and we are off for a big wedding celebration! We are headed to a gorgeous lake and I can not wait to take some pics!
All the boys in Joe's family have played hockey since they were wee little. Here is the youngest, Jared - doing a great job!
All the boys in Joe's family have played hockey since they were wee little. Here is the youngest, Jared - doing a great job!
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
the end of the school year is approaching...
Ahhhh....finally summer is in the air! This school year has been a wonderful year, and again I am blessed to have worked with so many talented young ladies and gentleman. One of our latest units has been working with liquid watercolors, which I love because the colors are so vibrant AND they speed up the watercolor painting process! They are all ready liquid form, so no need to add water! I do multiple watercolor painting projects with my Intro classes - and one they seem to enjoy the most is the experimental watercolor techniques. We use salt, rice, plastic wrap, and other household items to create visual texture. I absolutely love what salt does to watercolor!
Another watercolor project that I am trying out right now (only a few students are completely finished) is painting on a crackled surface. When you use watercolors, it creates this mosaic or almost a stained glass affect. So far, so good - the projects are turning out beautifully! And the kids really like the final look.
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| "Pisces Dance" Watercolor On Paper. 2011 |
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| "Under the Sea" Watercolor On Board. 2011 |
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