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I realize for those of you across the country and on the far side of the world, that it may not be quite so convenient for you to drop by and see some of my exhibitions.Well there's no excuse with this show. Carbon Footprints May 30 - June 30 2009
"Carbon Footprints" features the new charcoal still life drawings of my daily detritus, together with some thoughts from me about why I find my rubbish quite so fascinating.
Now that was fun!
These oil pastels are such a joy to use. The creamy ones are like drawing with lipstick and they cover the paper so much faster than the color pencil. I have ordered a few more colors to add some darker spots in the background and I need to refine some of the details, but that shouldn't take too long. Hopefully it will be ready in time for the "Summer" show at the Summit Medical Group this month.
June 24 - September 12 2009 Opening Reception : Wednesday June 24 5 -8pm
Artscapes : A Celebration of Summer
Summit Medical Group 1 Diamond Hill Road Berkeley Heights, NJ
My husband broke this wine glass at the weekend. Lulu though it was her fault of course and hid in her crate until it was all cleaned up. They were both a little alarmed when I cheered and danced round the kitchen with excitement. Not the reaction they were expecting I think.
But I knew how much fun it would be to draw. All that symmetry, ellipses, tricky see-through bits and sparkle. I hope I nailed it.
And of course, now I have a great excuse to go shopping.
Description : charcoal still life drawing of a broken wine glass. Shards of glass twinkle and wink in the light.
This charcoal still life drawing is part of the “Carbon Footprints” series
The lady ahead of me at the checkout today was filling her new "green" cloth reusable grocery bags with enough Plastic Water to sink a battleship.
Irony at the grocery store - what will they think of next?
Made me feel quite self-righteous with just my one small bottle.
Description : An empty plastic water bottle stands alone, crushed and discarded.
This charcoal still life drawing is part of the “Carbon Footprints” series.
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Now that WAS fun!
Scribbling about with oil pastels. Blending Scraping Smearing Scratching
I have ultramarine and magenta caked under my nails smeared on my elbows and smudged on my nose
I feel like I am 3 again
Description : blurred and smeared oil pastel captures the magical feeling of wooshing through a tree tunnel along a summer country lane - hope you don't get motion sickness!
Original Artwork : SOLD
woohoo!
"Cascade" won Best in Drawing at the Gaelen Art Show.
I am having Cheescake Factory Lemoncello Torte to celebrate.
What's your favourite pie for celebrations?
May 17 - June 18 2009 Opening Reception : Sunday May 17 12:30 - 2pm The Gaelen Gallery West Lautenburg Family JCC 901 Route 10 East Whippany, NJ
When my faithful friend ended his final days, I couldn't help laughing. He looked so forlorn without his arm.
This charcoal still life drawing is part of the “Carbon Footprints” series.
Original Drawing : SOLD
Recently I have been doing a lot of art shows in New Jersey, which is great if you live locally and can stop by to say Hi and see my work. For those of you further afield, I will be holding an online Studio Sale at the end of May.
The new "Name a Sketch" charcoal drawings will be featured at an introductory price for my fans before I unleash them on the world, with a special preview weekend for collectors. Entry to the Studio Sale will be by invitational email only, so make sure you are signed up to my mailing list to receive the link.
Yesterday I helped hang the work for the 10th Annual Gaelen Juried Art Show and there is some terrific, diverse work from many local artists. The photography category is particularly good this year, with some interesting contemporary images. And the drawing category (of particular interest to me!) has a lot of great work too.
I hope you can stop by for the opening reception this Sunday lunchtime.
Opening Reception : Sunday May 17 12:30 - 2pm
May 17 - June 18 2009 The Gaelen Gallery West Lautenburg Family JCC 901 Route 10 East Whippany, NJ
I have had this picture in mind for a while and started playing around with a few studies and practice pieces last summer. Now the upcoming show "Artscapes : a Celebration of Summer" has spurred me into finally making the jump to a larger format.
June 24 - September 12 2009 Opening Reception : Wednesday June 24 5 -8pm Artscapes : A Celebration of Summer Summit Medical Group 1 Diamond Hill Road Berkeley Heights, NJ
