Dreamkeeper and Wishmaker

In July I was invited to participate in Raining Art Dolls, an art doll exhibit hosted by wonderful art doll artist Patricia Anders. The Raining Art Dolls exhibit is being held at Ten Women Gallery in Venice, CA, September 1 to September 30. Twenty-nine artists will have art dolls in this exhibit.
Three parameters [...]

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It’s Showtime Folks

The postcards were sent out a couple weeks ago.  Unfortunately I still haven’t gotten into the habit of sending email announcements to those folks who only leave an email address on my show mailing list.  That is another task to add to the goal list; investigate an email newsletter service or just get better about [...]

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Art Date: Frida Kahlo Art Exhibit

This past weekend while visiting family in New Jersey, Eric and I had the opportunity to visit the Frida Kahlo exihibit at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.  I admit that I’m not a big fan of Kahlo’s work.  It seems flat and folky on one hand and just bizarre on the other hand.  But because she [...]

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London: Day Two

Saturday was still a bit windy but at least the rain had stopped.  We decided to venture over to the West End in the morning and purchase tickets for a show that evening.  In the West End you’ll find several discount ticket sellers along with a couple of casinos, clubs, theatres (movie and stage), Chinatown, [...]

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Wall Art

We are in the process of having several rooms painted.  It is amazing what a difference fresh paint can make in a room.  Prior to starting the painting, I’d been asked about wallpaper; why not put up wallpaper? 
Well, because I don’t like wallpaper.  I never have.  I still have memories of that flocked velvet stuff [...]

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The American Craft Council Show Part 2

Here are 10 more artists from the ACC show with stunning work.
John Christopher Borrero:  John is a mixed media/found object artist.  He creates paintings, illustrations, and sculptures inspired by mythology, archeology, anthropology, and theology.
     
Carol Owen:  Carol is a mixed media artist who creates altered books, spirit houses and shrines.  She is also the author of [...]

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The American Craft Council Show Part 1

The American Craft Council (ACC) shows started in 1966 as a way to present outstanding works by America’s leading craftspersons to the public and to the trade.  The ACC show in Baltimore last month exemplified this standard with over 700 artists in various media including basketry, ceramics, fashion, fiber, furniture & lighting, glass, jewelry, leather, [...]

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More Insights and POV on Synergy

A number of artists are blogging about their experience at Synergy.
In an attempt to capture the enthusiasm as we end this week, I thought you might enjoy reading other’s viewpoints and impressions and seeing different pictures, so here we go:
Cynthia Blanton
Susan Lumoto on Polymer Clay Notes
Cynthia Tinapple on Polymer Clay Daily
Judy Dunn
Karen on Art and [...]

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Synergy Review Day One-Craftsmanship

Karen and I flew down to Baltimore on Wednesday.  I surprised myself at being able to pack everything into one carry-on bag.

After settling into our hotel room, we ventured over to the Baltimore Convention Center to check-in, get our “welcome” packet, and catch-up with a few people from our local guilds.  Dinner that night was at [...]

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On to Synergy

The rest of my week will be spent in Baltimore at the National Polymer Clay Guild’s Synergy conference.  Over 200 people from all over the world are coming to this conference.
The conference is divided into three parts: craftsmanship, business, and design.  Seminar topics each day will focus on these areas.  I am taking seminars with [...]

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