The Sentinels are a group of six very tall pine trees that stand along the edge of my backyard. They are the first things I see when I look out the window in the morning and the last ones I see at night. Knowing they are there gives me a sense of safety and security. […]
If your plans include a visit to the Cleveland Botanical Garden early this summer, be sure to visit the Guren Art Gallery on the 2nd floor. Between May 22 and July 8, Shannon Casey and I are showing our artwork in an exhibit entitled, “Trees I Have Known and A Few Shrubs”. If the title […]
The 100 Day Project continues! For 100 days, I am doing a small collage, 8.5 x 5.5 inches, in a wire-bound sketchbook. Why? Because: I want to. It takes discipline and follow-through, which are habits I want to foster. I love working in a series – doing lots of things on a theme. I feel […]
Oops, I am a bit behind on posting these locations. I do email the list at the beginning of each month. If you want to be added to my list, use my Contact form to send me your email address. (Don’t post it in the comments, please.) I also post the locations on the Uncommon […]
I am pleased that 2 of my newest collages are included in the Ohio Collage Society’s 12th Annual Exhibit! My 2 pieces are Elemental 2 and Elemental 6, pictured below. This is always a good show, full of artwork rich in stories, associations, and textures. I’m excited to go see it on Thursday. Come join […]
The first ever World Collage Day will be held Saturday, May 12, 2018. You know that’s right up my alley! Our studio will have artists doing collage demos and a make-and-take project for visitors. The Learned Owl Book Store will host Gretchen Bierbaum signing copies of her book, Collage in All Dimensions. Gretchen, as you […]
The 100 Day Project is a challenge to do something – anything – every day for 100 days and document it. Your individual project can be artistic (draw, paint, sketch, sew, photo) or it can be personal (walk, run, meditate). Anything qualifies, as long as it’s repeatable. For many people, documenting it means posting online, especially […]
It’s time for the postcard swap again! I haven’t done it for a couple years and missed it. This is always fun. Kat Sloma, over at Kat Eye View, is hosting the swap just like she does every year. The idea is this: we print up postcards with our art on them, write a little note […]
Mark your calendars for these upcoming sketch meetups. Most weeks, we’ll meet Friday mornings at 9AM, but feel free to come and go as needed. Bring your own sketchbook and drawing materials. We often begin with quick sketches as a group to get warmed up, then work independently on views that interest us. Beginners and […]
