“Sweet Marie” is one more piece that I made for the Threads of the Past exhibit. The little girl in “Sweet Marie” came from an old scrapbook from the 1880s. Something in her pose and expression remind me of my grandmother, so I have named this piece after her. My grandmother wasn’t born till the 1900s, […]
This collage titled “Once Upon A Time” is another of the pieces I made for our “Threads of the Past” show at Uncommon Art. The photo is of my parents drinking a toast on their wedding day. Behind them is sheet music for “Will The Circle Be Unbroken”, which has the lyrics: There are loved […]
The weather is getting nice, so the goal of these sketching sessions is to get outside! Throw a folding chair in your car, wear comfy shoes, bring a hat, sunscreen, bug spray – whatever you need to be comfortable. Most of these locations are meant to be central meeting points. If the weather is nice, […]
For our “Threads of the Past” show, I made several pieces of artwork, including this one, inspired by family. My mom loved to quilt, and made many during her lifetime. This Tree Of Life quilt was one of her first. She made it in 1990 and it’s one I have always loved. I used it as […]
“Spring Summer Autumn Winter” is a 4-part collage (quadriptych) that shows the same tree scene as imagined across the four seasons. The trees were inspired by a recent boating trip along the Canal du Midi in France. Here’s a photo that I took during the trip and used for inspiration: I found the shapes of […]
Update: Sorry to do it, but two sketching events are cancelled. Please see below. I’ll post April’s schedule soon. I really enjoy sketching but don’t do it often enough. So I’ve found a few friends who like to sketch, too, and we meet once a week to gab and drink coffee and do some sketching. It’s […]
I am looking forward to sharing my art with you in 2017! The year promises to bring a new mix of gallery shows, outdoor art fairs, and events. Keep an eye on this list, as I will add to it all year long as my schedule evolves. Art Classes: I’m posting my classes on the Uncommon […]
Beginning March 10th, our studios at Uncommon Art will host a new exhibit called “Threads Of The Past: artwork with an eye to history”. This show is a collaborative exhibit between me, Dana, and Shannon. We’re each making artwork that is inspired by history, from ancient Egypt to Ohio settlers and personal history. The show […]
In honor of March being Women’s History Month, our friends at Lakeland Community College have organized a studio and gallery tour throughout Northeast Ohio. The tour focuses on female art and artists at 86 area locations. A directory of all the events can be downloaded at this link: http://bit.ly/2lsXlOz On Friday, March 10, 5-8 p.m three […]
I am delighted that my “Roots and Roads #1” has been selected to be part of the “Evolving Landscapes” exhibit at Summit Artspace! The exhibition runs March 3 – April 8, 2017 with an opening reception on Friday, March 3 from 5-8pm. The 50 works chosen for the exhibition by juror Alexandra Nicholis Coon, executive director […]