Rainy Days and Sundays

Happy Mother's Day ! 

I have had the blessing of being busy these last few weeks.....I am  ready for the blessing of rest and relaxation. 

I taught  a pastel class Saturday afternoon at Art Zone in Georgetown.  What a talented group of artists....willing to take a chance and step out of their comfort zone while enjoying the process. Thanks to each of these fellow artists for sharing their joy at creating with me!

Francisco's Farm Art Festival is on the horizon and I am  concentrating on creating new pieces for the June event.   I look forward to seeing everyone at this wonderful venue in Midway, KY.  I will post an invitation later this month.

I am proud to be participating again this year in the Woodford Humane Society's  annual  Freedom Fest event .  This wonderful volunteer organization provides  many  animals a chance for a loving home. Please check out their site at  Woodford Humane Society and get the details of the art auction and events surrounding Freedom Fest.  I will post more information and the painting I will be donating later this month.

Well, time to relax....but I will share that my "fat yellow tabby cat"....Murphy... is well amid the rumors that he was having serious liver issues.  Murphy continues to eat like there is no tomorrow, and as my husband I recover from the vet bill....we are just happy he is still enjoying his place of honor on the ottoman!  Oh how they steal our hearts.

All my best to each of you.....have a joyful week.

Reception Pictures

"Moses Alley" the talented group of muscians who provided music at the reception on Friday evening.

Yolanda Poston, myself, and Charles Gregory, owner of the Georgetown Ice House Gallery.

Reception Friday Evening at Ice House

Good Afternoon...and thank you to everyone who attended the reception at Ice House Gallery  this past Friday evening.  What a great time we had, great weather, good music and lots of interesting friends old and new.
 
A special thank you to Charles Gregory and Yolanda Poston for inviting me to exhibit at this beautiful  and historic working studio and gallery in downtown Georgtown.   Both Yolanda and Charles are gracious (besides being wonderful artists themselves) .  The reception was great , good food and  music provided by "Moses Alley"  ...a very talented group of musicians who added just  the right touch to the evening.
 
For those who were unable to attend the reception, the Ice House is open to the public on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday so if you get a chance we would love for you to stop in and look around

Off to start new projects....... Floral Fusion at Scott County Arts Consortium , exhibit begins in May and "Scenes  of Darley, pet cetra", Headley-Whitney Museum exhibit, starting June 28th with a silent auction.  This a  fundraiser for the Woodford Humane Society.....you know I love the animals!  So check out my website for details on these upcoming events as well as the Fairs that I will be doing later this summer and fall.

Talk soon.

Time To Take A Breath!

I delivered the  art work for my upcoming show to Ice House Gallery this morning...... I left Yolanda and Charles working their creative  magic of hanging art....and I am taking a well need breather for the next day or so.  Time to recharge. 

These last few weeks have been busy with finishing a commission, rearranging  my art at Gallery 210 in Berea, entering juried shows/exhibitions and my regular job.......plus trying to create some new art.  The anticipation and excitement that goes along with a show is fun, but at the end I was thinking ...., "I must have been out of my mind to think having a one-woman show  was a great idea".

  Thanks to my  supportive husband for the extra encouragement and wonderful meals he prepared......David  is really a  "creative" as well as a good cook!

 And for all the artists out there.....you know the doubts that creep in when you are showing your work.  You love what you do,  but it's  like "wearing your heart on the outside",  you are vulnerable, you want to touch others with what you have painted......it doesn't have to be the same feelings....it just needs to connect!   Not well said, but I think many artists feel a very similar feeling. 

My last post included the invitation to the reception, the date, time and location is included.

Thank everyone in advance who will be attending..... I will be honored by your attendance.

Invitation To Show

"Pastel Expressions.....An Artist's Journey"

Good afternoon.  What a glorious Sunday.  Went to Kenneland and Lexington Cemetry to take pictures of the beautiful spring flowering  trees and tulips.  Always ready to add to my file of reference pictures...never know when inspiration strikes....I want to be ready!

Now for the exciting  information.  Georgetown Ice House Gallery is kicking off their Spring Opening with a one woman show (I am the one woman)....."Pastel Expressions....An Artists's Journey".  This is so exciting, and I am  grateful to Charles Gregory and Yolanda Poston for inviting me to show at this unique and beautiful gallery.  So come and see "my journey through art"  enjoy live music, light refreshemnt and good company at the Ice House Gallery, 214 South Water Street, Georgetown,  KY.

Opening is April 20th, 2012.  Reception is 7pm-9pm .  Hope to see you there.

Have a great week and count your  blessings!

Busy, Busy, Busy

Not complaining...happy to be busy.

Finished my commission.  I love to start a commission but am really happy to be finished!

I am excited to have a "one woman" show at the Ice House Gallery in Georgetown, KY.  The show will open April 20th with a reception from 7pm to 9pm.  I will post more info later.

Festival shows scheduled so far include: Francisco's Farm Art Fair/ Ky in June : Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen Fall Fair/Berea KY in October, and  the Holiday Art and Craft Market/Lexington, KY in November.  More info to follow.

The grass is green, the breeze is warm and the bugs are buzzing......and its just March.  I love it!