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We went to the exhibit of Monet’s Water Lilies at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford. What struck me in seeing them this time was how casual he was in his suggestion of forms; nothing was overworked. There were spots of canvas left blank and many lilies were just dabs or scribbles. And this was true … Read more
We saw this awesome exhibit of Chihuly glass at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. We snuck in late in the day… the last 45 minutes are free. So wonderful! Try to get to see this if you can!
Above is Lynn Easton, the potter whose lovely mosaic Bible stories in clay grace the church we visited in Bristol, Virginia, where she is a Sunday School teacher. See them below. Aren’t they marvelous?
I’ve never made mugs before… these are my first two! I’m really happy with the white interiors; I want to know how steeped my tea is, and also when they are washed clean. I’m planning on working on a variety of mugs in different sizes and colors, but all with the same white interior. I’ve … Read more
Mother’s Day is such a wonderful occasion to receive kid’s pottery. My son made the two flower bowls and my daughter made the two coasters…
I collaged together different types of watercolor paper and then painted this.
This page represents April 7, 2011 through April 18, 2011. See close-ups of recent entries below. Enjoy!
Here are the two new bowls I have made in pottery. The small one was made to house the five marbles that my youngest daughter and I use to help her made decisions throughout the day….
This page represents March 26, 2011 through April 6, 2011. See close-ups of recent entries below. Enjoy!
I have three paintings (those above, shown closer up at the bottom of this post) in the Bedlam show at the Ridgefield Guild of Artists. The show runs from today until April 16; click here to see their website if you are local and need directions. Check out some of the works below, and come … Read more
As discussed yesterday, I went to an awesome show in New York City titled, “Infinite Variety: 300 years of Red and White Quilts.” Click here to read my review of the event and see my photos of the unique displays. Below are some close up photographs of some of the 651 red and while quilts … Read more
After a tip in church on Sunday (thank you Julie), I kidnapped my husband and daughter for an excursion today without telling them where we were going. Our life is so busy, when do we have time for fun? You’d think being self-employed and homeschooling we’d be the image of flexibility, but not exactly! I … Read more
This page represents March 14, 2011 through March 25, 2011. See close-ups of recent entries below. Enjoy!
This page represents March 1, 2011 through March 13, 2011. See close-ups of recent entries below. Enjoy!
Last spring, I had an art day with a six year old friend of mine named Tristan, while his mother helped his sister and my daughter on an important team project. I set up a plastic table cloth in the driveway and Tristan and I enjoyed each other and the beautiful day by throwing paint … Read more
Inspirational Art Quotes: “Art is not a thing; it is a way.” Elbert Hubbard “Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen.” Leonardo da Vinci “To send light into the darkness of men’s hearts – such is the duty of the artist.” Schumman “Artists … Read more
This page represents February 18 through March 1, 2011. See close-ups of recent entries below. Enjoy!