Saturday, May 2, 2015
Fundraiser for d'Artists of d'Art Center in Norfolk, VA
Tomorrow, May 3, there's a fundraiser to raise money to support the artists at the D'Art Center that were affected by the explosion in the building which occurred two weeks ago. One completely lost her studio and others lost some walls, windows and artwork. It seems that it well be a few months before the center reopens. I think it will be a fun event with food, music and art! And sunshine and warm temps!
Monday, April 20, 2015
Selden Arcade Explosion
This is a photo from the local newspaper about the center where I have my studio. It remains closed while investigators determine the cause of the blast. It originated in a small hallway that contains electrical panels just off of the interior corridor. One studio was severely affected and some others, I'm not sure yet. Lucky for me my studio wasn't affected, even by the sprinkler system! I'm happy that there were no festivities that evening. But I don't know when we'll be able to return to work there.
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Lilypads
I made this miniature linocut a few years ago after I visited a local pond full of lilypads. I've always loved them and imagine and sometimes see all sorts of interesting pond life around them. These small linocuts are a real challenge because you have to use your smallest tool. And then you have to make sure all of the colors line up just right when you print it, just like larger prints!
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Sunday, April 5, 2015
2 French cats and 1 American
If I wanted to paint cats, which I'd like to do sometimes, I could paint these French cats that I saw in France a few years ago. Walking through the village of Trebes on the Canal du Midi in the south, I saw several relaxing on window and door sills, which probably isn't unusual. Maybe waiting for something to open!
Then a painting I started of one of my cats, Sylvester. Brings back good memories.
Sunday, March 29, 2015
Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge Birding Festival, 2015
The 2015 Great Dismal Swamp wildlife festival will be held April 23-25 and will include an art exhibit, organized by Pam Ponce, of original bird prints and paintings. The festival is held every spring during the height of the neotropical songbird migration when one might see the greatest diversity of species. It's all part of International Bird Migration Day which "celebrates the incredible journeys of migrating birds between breeding grounds in North America and wintering grounds in Mexico and Central and South America"
If you like to watch birds, it's perfect for you!
If you like bird artwork, the same!
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