I Got an Award in this Connecticut Pastel Society Show
I was delighted to get a merit award in this lovely Connecticut Pastel Society show going on this month at the Southington Community Cultural Arts Center.
Art
Sunday Sketching (Book Review)
This is an absolutely wonderful book. It is part memoir, part a book about design and creativity, part humor and pure brilliance. I give it 5 stars.
New Abstract Pastel: Confidence
Here is my new abstract pastel titled Confidence. It is 18″ x 24″ and done in pastel.
New Sgraffito Ceramics out of the Kiln
Here are some pottery things I made and carved (sgraffito) before Christmas that are finally now just out of the kiln.
A Valentine for You
My heart is FULL of appreciation for you!
I hope you have a terrific day!
Feel cherished because you are!
Blu Smith: Featured Artist
I have been enjoying the artwork of Blu Smith recently. We share a similar approach to painting both abstracts and abstract landscapes. I can’t look at these without itching to paint!
Madison Art Society Member Show 2017
This is a fun group of people and I especially enjoy plein air painting with them when the weather is fine. This show makes a fun way to get together during the winter.
New Abstract Pastel: Seven Truths
Here is my abstract painting in pastel that I did yesterday titled Seven Truths. You can see the entire work above and some details below.
Robert Motherwell Quote: Your Heart Jumped into Theirs
What could be more interesting, or in the end, more ecstatic, than in those rare moments when you see another person look at something you’ve made
Featured Artist: Randy Hayashi
I love these paintings done in acrylic by Randy Hayashi largely because I adore the subject matter. They are reminiscent of my trip to the Canadian Rockies with my daughter the summer of 2015.
Featured Artist: Siri Beckman
I have long admired the amazing printmaking done by Siri Beckman. Her prints have fascinated me every time I have seen them on my trips to Maine.
Pottery Plates I Made My Husband for Christmas
All three were carved and glazed while still wet with a technique called sgraffito before they were fired.
Christmas Creche at the MET
I enjoyed seeing this immense, detailed creche, with all of its tiny vignettes.
Our Daughter’s Empty Bowls Glazed
Many of you wanted to see what her colossal effort looked like glazed, so here they are, before they were packed up for the fundraiser.