Just back from our week at a cabin rented on Lake George.  Brought one primed board to paint, anticipating that it would take awhile.  I knew what I was going to do, and finished the first day. Had to find a Walmart with canvases, even though I hate painting on canvas and didn't have references for another painting.  The landscape is completely out of my comfort zone, and the centered flag bothers me, but there it is. Also did a lot of swimming and finished 4 books. Have to love vacation!…

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I am on "vacation" at Lake George, and have finally found time to paint.  I brought two blank surfaces to apint on [wood, not canvas] and have worked vigorously on my jellyfish that has captured a mermaid.  THe idea occured to me before embarking, and I did some internet research to get some jellyfish intel.  I found some pictures of brilliant yellow orange glowing orbs, with whitish fluff underneath, which seemed to be a neat thing to paint. I looked at some other people's interpretation pf…

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After months of working on the original pill bowl, building it up with every new purchase or doantion of pills, until it was huge, and having equally high hopes for it, it stayed in my den for a couple winter months. It then moved to the high school art room where I teach, and survived my students for a couple more months.  Then the tradgedy with it melting in the car on the way to the show.  I took it home, worked for hours, went to bed, got up again to work for another few hours. It was now… Continue

Unfortunately, my pill bowl does not exist anymore.  I packed it carefully in a huge cardboard box full of packing peanuts, and put it in my car to take it to a show.  It got hot in the car, where I had to leave it while at work.  It melted.  I was horrified when I opened it up at the drop off point and saw the devistation.  I took the remnents home, and worked hard all night.  It is no longer a bowl, now it is more like an egg with handles.  I think I actually like it better now, except it had… Continue

This event is an outdoor art show that will be held on June 18th this year.  The deadline for applications is May 7th.  Send inquiries to:

ArtOnThePorches2011@gmail.com

 

On a personal note, last year was my first atempt at being part of this event.  I brrowed a 10x10 display tent from a friend, rented a U-Haul bc my husband's jeep wasn't enough space, and with loads of help from my husband I was able to get everything there and displayed.  I went overboard- my paintings…

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Thur. April 7th 5:30-7p will be the CROSSTHREADS release party at Case Supply Warehouse (entrance on Wyoming St. between W. Fayette St. and Marcellus St.). Put on by Isaac Rothwell, Chair of WAC (Westside Arts Council).  Work from the west side of Syracuse artists, young and old.  One of my paintings will be in it, as well as a few from my former students.  It has been a long time in coming, as photos were taken for this almost two years ago (can that be right?)  and the…

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