During August and September 2019, my art will be on display at art gallery in the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library. It’s a lovely space, off to the left of the entryway, surrounded by plenty of windows, light, and comfy chairs. A perfect place to relax and read or work. For this exhibit, I chose 7 […]
Art, like literature, can create beautiful worlds or transport us to distant destinations. My exhibit, “Dreams of Faraway Places”, centers around colorful art that tells stories of places I love, both real and imagined. The art in this exhibit leads you from the forests of Oregon to Canal du Midi in France to the center […]
Once again, I am pleased that 2 of my collage artworks are included in the Ohio Collage Society 13th Annual Exhibit! This year’s exhibit runs February 8 – March 31, 2019, and is on display in the galleries at Kendal at Oberlin. The Ohio Collage Society always puts on a rich and fascinating exhibit, with […]
I am looking forward to sharing my art with you in 2019! The year promises to bring a new mix of gallery shows, 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 post my classes on the Uncommon […]
Do you choose a word of the year? I do, and have done it for at least a decade. My word this year is Clear. Clear my calendar for people who are important to me. Clear my calendar of distractions. Clear the clutter: mental and physical. Be clear in my expectations and speech. The word […]
I’m sitting on the couch writing this post, watching the “Christopher Robin” movie, with the cat on my lap. Seems kinda appropriate: I mean, who better to make you feel it’s ok to be introspective and optimistic than Pooh and a cat, right? Time to wrap up 2018 and get ready for the new year. […]
I was pleased to get the news that my piece, Sentinels 1, will be included in the 52 Weeks 52 Works 2019 desk calendar! 52 Weeks 52 Works is an annual desk calendar featuring the visual artists of Northeast Ohio and is produced by AGC in Cleveland. They have been producing the calendar for about […]
Collage Techniques is a class I teach frequently, both at my studio and at other venues. Beginning students as well as experienced artists enjoy this collage sampler. Even if you have made collages before, it’s a fun way to try new textures, media, and materials. Learn to play with these media and express yourself in your own […]
You don’t post for a few days and friends start pinging you asking, “Are you OK? Haven’t seen you posting in a while and just wanted to be sure you’re all right”. Oops. I am grateful for the concern, but, yeah, that tells me I post a lot. I try to post every day but […]
I’m pleased to be showing this year at the Christkindl Markt, a holiday-inspired fine arts and crafts show and Canton tradition. I did this show several years ago and it was a wonderful experience. I’m looking forward to it again this year! It’s a fun way to kick off the holiday season. I will be […]