The sun was off the building at around 12 last week which made painting the second mural at Wet Paint bearable with perhaps the last 'heat wave' of the summer. Passersby seem delighted with the changes Steve Taren is making with the building which hereto before was run down, abandoned, and pilfered. Now it is breathing life and vibrancy. Here is what one described as "whimsical" - dog, cat, dove... doing what I like to do - PAINT! And next week I start an 8' x 40' mural on the same building. Stay tuned!
My oh my summer is zipping. July was teaching at Marywood University for Arts Alive - the kids had a great exhibition after four weeks of painting, mixed media, pottery and jewelry. The first photo is some of the instuctors and one talented teacher who took the class for continuing ed. Second shot is a wall of the kids works - grades 5-11 .... so proud of them - they got all dressed up for their exhibiton - music, friends and family - they were thrilled.Next is a commission piece--- do you know where this is??? I did - oh yes - Nepa is so wonderfully close to Philly and NYC. And now - to get up to speed, I'm working on a mural for Steve Taren who owns Wet Paint - a very busy place in South Wilkes-Barre specializing in life size cut outs as well as many other things. Check out their site www.wetpaintprinting.com. It's a FUN building that's transforming the block - I"m so thankful to be part of it's expansion. And I get to paint my dog! I mean, really, does it get any better then this?
The Clearing' began yesterday - in the closet. The question asked for every single article of clothing, "Does it Bring Me Joy?' Then I moved to the kitchen, do I need three sets of salt and pepper shakers? No. And so it went, drawer to drawer... I'm not done yet - but, what did and does bring me joy are the things made by hand. The hand carved spoon my niece made at sleep away camp, the artwork that adorns my walls from fellow artist friends. So if the question begins there - it can continue throughout my day - does this bring me joy? So thanks Juna Bobby and Robin Giacomo who, got this ball rolling.
What: Exhibition of flower artworks in conjunction with the Back Mountain Bloomer Garden Tour.When: Saturday June 27th 9am - 4pmWhy: Our Mom was an original Back Mountain Bloomer and we were asked to show Ramah's flower garden and my artwork in honor of her.
Balance Yoga Window BeforeBalance Yoga Studio Window AfterBalance Yoga Wellness Center is a "high vibration" place - I'm so fortunate to have been asked to do a handstand figure on glass by the new ower Corinne Farrell. She, like her predecessor, Jen Ciarimboli appreciates the inclusion of fine art to add to any environment.
April is soon approaching and I have been gearing up for a show in Tunkhannock with fellow artist and teacher Skip Sensbach. The show opens March 29 with the reception being April 12, 2-4 ----- so put it on your calendar!
