The new Studio Visit Magazine just came out! Check out my work in Volume 23!! As of this minute, its not online yet. But its making its way to artists and hopefully THE RIGHT GALLERIES across the country as we speak! I like that the cover says 'Frontier'. This cowgirl is ready for something new.
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Bennett Galleries, Knoxville TN
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I am thrilled to announce that my work can now be seen and purchased at Bennett Galleries in Knoxville, TN. I will be one the the artists featured in their December show of artists that are new to the gallery in 2013. If you live or visit the area, you have to check out the gorgeous art and crafts there. Happy shopping!!
Archives and Thank Yous
When I built my new site last year, I wanted to make it clean and neat to showcase my available work. But it feels like a huge hole not having at least some of the work from days past! So I have sifted through the thousands of paintings from the past 20 years and have archived some of my favorites. I have sectioned them by period (instead of theme). It brings me such joy to think that these pieces (many of them with eyes) are staring at YOU each morning while you have your cup of coffee! THANK YOU to all you great clients that have purchased my work throughout the years.
Needing a Stop for Soft Sand
As an artist, I can say that the only thing better than a fabulous gallery, is a fabulous gallery at the beach! After dropping off a bunch of new work at Arts on Douglas Gallery, I stopped and took some time for myself with a walk with the birds, the breeze and the waves. I got filled up with new ideas and inspirations from the textures and sounds. I got energized by the bliss of the kids playing in the water and the patience of the surfers waiting for the next great ride. I love the ocean. And I am so grateful for the people at Arts on Douglas.
Being an artist can be so exquisitely blissful. I've always said, “Any day in the studio is a great day.” But it’s not always easy having a career as an artist. When you're used to making a nice living with your work and a “bad economy” hangs on for over 5 years and counting, the ugly face of doubt starts appearing in the strangest of corners. Galleries are facing the same problems as artists, yet the rejection letters from them are stinging a little more than usual. I need to find new ways to get my work out in the world.
I try to remember the many reasons I admire Georgia O'Keeffe including that fact that she sold a big commission to Elizabeth Arden (the cosmetic queen) in the 1930's for $10,000. In 1932, the average salary for a textile worker was $423! I believe that anything is possible. By definition that includes complete catastrophe and outright miracles. I’m choosing miracles. So I'll continue my search for representation in new galleries, I’m looking forward to the next check in the mail and I will always practice gratitude for the wonderful things I do have- like the great galleries that I am in and stopping for soft sand.
Renewed
Every now and then, I have to go back and re-work a painting. Here's the latest!
Renewed, 24" x 24", acrylics, charcoal, fabric and paper on wood panel
Fall Workshops and New Prints →
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