Group Ten Gallery in Kent, Ohio is currently hosting their 3rd annual Regional Juried Show. With almost 50 artworks, the show is a really nice representation of art happening in this area. I was pleased to learn that both of my entries were accepted, and that “Going Forth” won Honorable Mention! My entries are both […]
I am looking forward to sharing my art with you in 2016! The year promises to bring a mix of gallery shows, outdoor art fairs, events. Keep an eye on this list, as I will add to it all year long as my schedule evolves. Art Classes: Check the calendar at Uncommon Art for the up-to-date […]
Yes, I’m still Life Needs Art. But, I have a new studio space and am sharing it with two other artists now. We’ve joined artistic forces to create a combined studio, gallery, classroom space that we’re calling Uncommon Art. Dana Giel-Ray (Bellabor Art Jewelry) and I have invited Shannon Casey (www.shannoncaseystudio.com) to join us in this […]
And now for something different! Before I begin a new collage, I will often paint papers in bright colorful patterns, so that I can tear them up into pieces to use in the collage. I also hoard collect other interesting papers: old maps, books, handmade papers, and the like. These papers are really fascinating! Sometimes I […]
You can purchase my original abstract paintings, mixed media collages, art supplies, and Hudson art on Etsy. Etsy is a wonderful online marketplace designed just for artwork and unique handmade items. If you are in the Hudson area, you can also buy on Etsy then pick up at my Hudson studio to save the shipping […]
Now through mid-December, a collection of my collage work is on display in the Artists Cafe at Cuyahoga Valley Art Center. I have chosen 17 collages, large and small, of a mix of landscape and abstract themes. You can get a good look at several from my Portals series, New Orleans, the entire All Buttoned Up series, as […]
If you’re looking for a truly unique gift-giving experience, take a drive out to The Holden Arboretum in Kirtland. Their 36th annual Gifts from the Heart of Nature begins on Friday, November 13th. The juried holiday show and sale offers carefully selected and unique handcrafted items made from natural materials or with nature themes. I will have hand-painted […]
I’m pleased to be showing this year at Christkindl Markt, a holiday-inspired fine arts and crafts show and Canton tradition. Christkindl Markt features artisans from across the United States, showing glass, painting, ceramics, photography, jewelry, textiles, floral arrangements, woodworks, holiday items and more. Look for a used book sale, a shopping spree raffle and silent […]
The 1st Congregational Church of Akron is truly a beautiful place: a gorgeous historic building and a kind, warm group of people. Needless to say, when they asked if I would like to display my artwork in their fellowship hall, my answer was an enthusiastic “yes”! Twenty-five of my nature-inspired paintings and collages are hanging in […]
The Akron Art Prize is a competition for area artists. More than 200 of us will have artwork on display at various location in Akron during the month of September. Visitors are encouraged to check out the art, then vote for their favorites. The winner takes home a substantial $5000 prize! My newest collage, “Roots […]