My New Studio

My new work space is all painted and ready for some serious work! I know I can paint there but I'll be experimenting soon to see what types of printmaking will be doable without a sink in my studio. :-/ Otherwise I like  the look of it. Visitors are welcome!

Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City

Last week I was visiting New York City with a friend and went to the great Metropolitan Museum of Art, wanting to see an exhibit of prints from their collection and other exhibitions there. I was excited to see that there was an exhibit of works by Vigee Le Brun! But without a membership I was unable to enter the exhibit at the time. I was so disappointed...... Of course there are many other works of art to see there and plenty of places to get lost, I found!

I was excited to see this but was too early to see the exhibit. :-(

My New Work Space

The people who worked in my new art studio before me loved color! I like color but it's a little overwhelming so I've been busy this week toning it down. I'm so ready to get to work. I didn't  have a window in my last studio but I had a beautiful dark wood floor that I'll miss.

Changing these wild colors!

Should I keep the red wall?

I like my view!

Red-Winged Blackbirds Sketch

At my house snow flurries today have left us with a dusting of snow. Other nearby parts of the country have 1-2 feet of snow from the same storm. Almost 2 feet in Philadelphia! We are a bit warmer here.
I saw a large flock of Red-winged Blackbirds stop in my yard several times this morning so I thought I'd draw a few. They are quite common around here and can be seen year-round in areas around the Chesapeake Bay.

Squirrel Pencil Sketch

The d'Art Center is Moving!

This month the d'Art Center, where I have my studio, is moving to another space temporarily, for perhaps two years. It isn't perfect but it will be great to have a new home. Since April of last year (when the old building was damaged by an explosion), the artists have been scattered, working at various places or at their homes. Waiting for some sort of news! I've been getting ready for the move, packing supplies and painting some of the old furniture. This week I'll see my new studio space and arrange for the move. The city of Norfolk is trying to create an Arts District and this is where the building is located, so maybe the location will be a good move!

moving here

The Chrysler Art Museum is close-by. Very nice!
(picture courtesy of Wikipedia)