Resonance of Doris

Bon Ami

2011-11-01T16:43:00.000-07:00

Yes, I've been a stranger to my own blog. Seems the stuff of my life the past ten months may have been interesting reading, but extremely difficult for me to digest. Last week I received an email stating I won a years supply cleaning products and I hoped hoped hoped it was real. Today I came home and found 3 heavy cases on my porch. The cleanser I go out of my way to buy...Bon Ami! Case of powder cleanser, two cases liquid cleanser, two case all purpose cleanser, two cases of dish soap, and a block of polish...a tote, an apron and a tee that I will proudly wear... Bon Ami is the GREATEST! Not to mention recyclable packaging, environmentally conscience products I can use in good faith. WOW! It's a beautiful day.

Brickhouse Restaurant

2011-09-27T12:59:00.000-07:00

Blugrass Festival~Dickson Murst Farm

2011-09-21T17:40:00.000-07:00

The Neighborhood FilesDickson-Murst Farm to Echo With the Sounds of Bluegrass
The Doris Clayton Bluegrass Jam was held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept.18th.
By Erin Sauder
Members of the Northern Illinois Bluegrass Association play during a past Bluegrass Jam event. Merrie Woodward Photos Credit Merrie Woodward

The inspiration behind the Bluegrass Jam at the Farm has passed away, but the memory of Doris Clayton will live on during this year’s third annual event.

The Doris Clayton Bluegrass Jam was held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Dickson-Murst Farm, 2550 Dickson Road in Montgomery.

“She lived and breathed bluegrass,” Merrie Woodward, a Dickson-Murst Farm Partner, said of Clayton, who passed away earlier this year after losing her battle with cancer.

During the jam, the Northern Illinois Bluegrass Association join the Partners at the Farm to generate music with both experts and beginners.

Clayton, of Sandwich, was a member of the Bluegrass Association and was the Illinois Bluegrass Ambassador of the year in 2005. She was also one of the original members of Trumans Ridge bluegrass band.

Three years ago, she brought the first bluegrass jam to the Farm.

“She thought it would be a perfect fit,” Woodward said.

During the jam, musicians move from one group to another to experiment with the blending of different instruments and players.

“It’s fascinating to watch and and fascinating to listen to,” Woodward said. “Nothing beats the sound and energy of live music.”

A special feature of the event is a schedule of workshops about the instruments used in bluegrass.

A "jam etiquette" workshop scheduled for 1 p.m. will explain “how a jam works and what is expected of musicians wishing to join in,” said NIBA member and D-M Partner Peggy McWethy Sutton of Oswego.

“There will be excellent information for musicians or informed listeners,” she said.

Instrumental workshops will be held throughout the afternoon to give attendees a start in learning to play or help them brush up on their skills. Sessions will focus on the guitar at 1 p.m., both the fiddle and standing bass at 2 p.m., and the mandolin and dobro at 3 p.m.

Other activities for the day included displays by Kendall Arts Guild members Peggy McWethy Sutton, Sharyl Iwanski, Joan McEachern, and Doris Lein, as well as the Newark High School Future Farmers of America, who will be on-hand with a large selection of mums and fall plants.

The Bluegrass Jam at the Farm is a free event hosted by the Farm Partners and The Conservation Foundation, owner of the site. The event will be held rain or shine. If the weather does not cooperate, activities will be moved into the century-old barn and other buildings in the farmstead.

The Country Kitchen provided by the Partners of the Dickson-Murst Farm offer charcoal grilled sandwiches. Profits are used for the maintenance of the buildings at the farm.

4th Annual Studio Exhibit

2011-09-02T07:18:00.001-07:00

My work is included in my cousin's annual outdoor studio sale. I'm so appreciative of all the work she does to help get my work out there. Hope people get out and visit. Demos by Laura, 1:00-3:00. I'm hoping to attend some of the day Saturday.

Oswego Art Show

2011-08-23T07:38:00.000-07:00

Photo by Walter Lesus of Sandwich, IL

I've been delinquent in posting. Pictured is tent of Kendall Art Guild at Oswego's Fine Art Show August 20th and 21st. My work is scattered about the outside of the booth. Heavy rains on Saturday damaged some of my mats. I was invited to judge the show and the experience was phenomenal. Previous judging I had done did not include speaking with the artists, but judging the works only. I was very inspired by the interaction with all the great artists in the exhibit. The KAG booth was judged separately as a member show. I donated my linocut "The Call" to the raffle and was pleased that it generated many tickets. Woefully I sold nothing, but enjoyed my time away from work.

The Hollyhocks

2011-07-17T12:13:00.000-07:00

Took these a few weeks back, before rust and Japanese beetle invasion. Didn't get a chance to set and draw in the garden, but I do have these pictures. Maybe next year.

My very first Hollyhock bloom

2011-06-14T17:10:00.000-07:00

Hard day, with an open evening considered working but needed breathing space long overdue. Took off on the old Schwin and pumped out a few miles. Rubber legs coming back in, noticed my very first bloom ever... Laura saved me the seeds from her garden and I planted them last year, mighty crop, another photo op when they all open. Forgot to hang the flag this morning, but the garden gloried anyway.

Laura at Naperville Woman's Club

2011-06-05T18:10:00.000-07:00

Tuesday Drawing has been hard to make. These were done in May, but decided to wait and photo outdoors instead of uploading poor photos. I've been dealing with some very strong personal issues and lack of drawing time does not help the head at all. I've had other Tuesday commitments and when free, the group is not scheduled. Hopefully soon...

Happy Birthday Rachel!

2011-04-15T04:32:00.001-07:00

My kids, Mom and I celebrated Rachel's birthday at Danelli's restaurant again. They really are joyful and the smiles are quite memorable. Of course the great food and phenomenal service help too! We had very few customers, common when tax day looms. Kids reminded me of all the unheard of special pricing at fast food restaurants this week. That gave me time to visit too!

April Fool's Day!

2011-03-31T19:29:00.001-07:00

It's finally April and some treasures are showing up among the debris, I watched as these gems stubbornly refused to open the week long, but gloried in the new month and laughed at the April Fool's day snow showers!

Fat Tuesday with Friends

2011-03-09T04:34:00.000-08:00

Better late than never! Meant to add a few words as we begin the descent into darkness waiting for Easter, which by the way is rather late this year. But Fat Tuesday seems to be becoming a tradition with the Tuesday night group and was so happy to bring a pot of Jumbo to share. Jennifer brought red beans and rice and what again was the name of the Polish doughnuts that Ronnie supplied? It is so enjoyable to celebrate and draw at the same time. I've since added a lot of layers to this pastel piece and unfortunately did some overworking damage. I hope to get back to resurrecting the beauty I started with here.

Back to Life with Jordan

2011-02-22T20:54:00.000-08:00

Two weeks since I'd last drawn, bit rusty with this half hour pose.

A little more time to deepen values in a one and half hour pose. Jordan is just angelic. I haven't been working in a few weeks as I've needed to deal with repressed memories. Yeah, maybe art therapy is the answer, but alone? Safety in numbers, or simply more comfortable with good friends at my side. More sessions prerequisite.

Lupercalia Craft Fair and Bake Sale

2011-02-14T03:26:00.000-08:00

My son's Valentine, Meg Hatcher and her sister Lindsey at the Lupercalia Craft and Bake Sale in Aurora. Love those sock monsters, but certainly don't want the dogs chewing on those! She had her Hoopatomic hula hoops for sale and little felted monster magnets. Blessed with creativity! Another local gal had hemp and clay bead necklaces, three for ten bucks! I bought one for me, one for sister Darlene I headed out with and one for Megan, oh... she's got hers on!

Laura at Naperville Woman's Club

2011-02-08T20:55:00.000-08:00

It was great to get out and draw again this week. I'm still overtired and rather irritable, but Laura had some fantastic poses that were not to be held for the duration, so my pieces here do need more work. I darkened the lights up, added more contrast, so they could be viewed here... they are on white paper, but very faint and undiscernable. I'm glad I took he night out.

Felicia at Tall Grass

2011-02-07T19:23:00.000-08:00

Trucked on out to Tall Grass to take down the exhibit and attend a session of drawing. Glad that the weather cooperated. Felicia is such a wonderful model with relaxed but interesting poses. The group chose to do two half hour poses rather than one hour pose, so my work did not get completed, but a basis down to finish someday. I will definitely attend more of the sessions there, but with 500 pounds weight in the back of my van it cost more than $30.00 in gas for the trip.

Blizzard of 2011

2011-02-07T17:41:00.000-08:00

Fortunately the neighbors arrived with an endloader to dig out my drive, it took twelve hours of digging to open up my sidewalk. Every part of my body was exhausted. I've been rather bitter about the lack of understanding from those who don't get 5 foot drifts across their walk and drive. If the good neighbor hadn't been so kind as to dig me out I still would not be able to get out the drive. All those plows working twenty hour shifts and I heard so many complaints rather than compassion as they fatigue themselves to help others. Saturday I went back out to dig out another five foot deep section to keep my garbage cans, a pass to my woodpile and unearthed part of the firewood in the event that I might need heat. Birds are fed, passage to the backyard for the dogs opened up. Where there is six foot fence there is six foot drifts. And then go to work too?

LGAL White Sale

2011-01-29T19:17:00.000-08:00

Wow! It was my volunteer day at LaGrange Art League and I got put to work. There is an incredible amount of work half price, fantastic pieces, wish I could shop. if you're looking for new art... now is the time!

Naked Happenings

2011-01-28T20:38:00.000-08:00

Attendees doing quick gestures of model, Mike nearly naked.

Tahtia is a costume model, I am looking forward to a session with her very engaging beauty.

Some of the exhibiting artists. David George, Roz Davidson, Joseph Perryman, and Maureen Hubbard Cribbs.

Roger Paris leading off the session of gestures with explanations and invitations. Now who could turn Roger's enthusiasm for life drawing down? The show runs through Feb. 6, drawings done by friends and family of exhibitors added to the display. Some natural talent exposed. It was great that model Bob and his wife Pat joined our celebration, Thanks for coming!

Happening!

2011-01-28T07:32:00.001-08:00

From the "Southtown Star"
"Naked" is an informal exhibit being displayed through Feb. 6 at Tall Grass Arts Association Gallery. Participating artists include Carole Joy Brejcha, Maureen Hubbard Cribbs, Roz Davidson, Mary Ann Tryzna, Joseph Perryman, Rex Anne Coad, David George, Doris Lein, Jean Lewis, and Roger Paris.

Instead of a traditional opening, the "Naked" exhibit will feature a Jan. 28 event at which clothed models will be present and attendees will be invited to draw the gesture of the pose in two minutes.

Models at a happening on Jan. 28 at the Tall Grass Arts Association Gallery will select their favorite works from those created by attendees, and those will be added to the exhibit.
Tall Grass Art Association Gallery, 367 Artist Walk, Park Forest, IL 60466
708)748-3377

Randell's 23rd Birthday

2011-01-27T19:03:00.000-08:00

My baby turned 23 today and I had Mom and the kids in for dinner at Danelli's tonight. I was pretty busy with a full dining room, which meant I could pay for dinner. But all the while I worked I heard laughing and joking and stories being told. Their smiles warmed my heart. The pizza they grew up on. Another year flying by.

Back at Life... with Jordan

2011-01-25T21:02:00.000-08:00

Didn't know for sure if I was going... so glad I did. Last time out was New Years Day. Life flies so quickly past and what happened, what did I miss? Worked with 24 set nupastels, challenging to achieve colors I desire... I do enjoy a challenge. Jordan was lovely as usual. Friends with smiles. Good to be back, good to acquire more experience and perspective. Next Tuesday on the agenda.

Alcove Exhibit at Tall Grass

2011-01-25T20:53:00.000-08:00

I was the last to arrive to hang my display, so wall space limited, I chose to use the alcove and continued to fill the area heading out the the gallery into the classroom section of the Arts Center. Probably could have skipped the matted work as it was mostly pencil and showing pale in the photos. There are 10-12 artists with many decidely different styles, the exhibit is definately worth the drive out. Enjoy!

Tall Grass Art Galley

2011-01-13T14:06:00.000-08:00

I was invited to exhibit with the group here! So pleased. The exhibit runs January 21st through February 6th at Tall Grass Arts Association Fine Arts Gallery and School, 367 Artists Walk, Park Forest, IL 60466. Phone708-748-3377

New Years Day Drawings

2011-01-03T18:36:00.000-08:00

It had been two weeks since a drawing session was available and I was really looking forward to starting the New Year off with like-minded friends, new and old. My first time at Illinois Benedictine location, it was nice to be back into an art room setting. Double booked models for a four hour session, Anne was new to me, but a great model, very athletic. And good to see Gerry again. Some great starts on new works...

New Years Eve at Brookfield Zoo

2011-01-03T18:31:00.000-08:00

I had longed for quite some time to see the zoo lights and visit a nightime zoo. My sister made plans to take her kids and invited me and Mom too. We doubled it up with a train trip and walk and the weather cooperated perfectly. Rain was done and the warmth made it easy to leisurely walk the grounds and enjoy the winter display. Another thing on the list to do again someday. Great way to end the year!

Nephew Rudy, sister Darlene and Mom.

Christmas Blessings

2010-12-24T10:58:00.000-08:00

Wishing all much warmth and abundance filled with His Blessings throughout the coming year. Peace!

Jordan

2010-12-14T20:49:00.000-08:00

Focused on what I needed to achieve this week. A monochromatic figure. Obviously I could have chosen brown, but where would the woodland nymphs be then? Jordan was lovely as usual. Cold night, small more intimate group. Celebratory libations and food. Lengthy pose. Enjoyed the evening.

Art Thieves

2010-12-07T21:07:00.000-08:00

My first experience with Kendall Art Guild's Christmas Party with it's popular "art thieves" grab bag. I came home after some delicious dinner and fellowship with exquisite fused glass coasters handcrafted by Jeanne Dennis. Quite a delightful array of gifts to steal from.

Rise and Shine

2010-12-03T05:13:00.000-08:00

Aggie just has not adapted to the time change last month and gets me up as early as
3:30 am to go out! I resisted until 5:00am this morning, but it's not sleeping with her prancing, whining and barking. But being up before the sun, I sometimes forget to look out at the morning's glory. Here it is, the almost winter sunrise. There's a crescent moon behind the trees and the morning star. Should have set the camera to close up.

Some time to draw

2010-11-30T21:03:00.000-08:00

First time I've drawn new model Laura, she's fantastic and holds some really great poses without complaint. It's been a very long day, starting with lack of sleep last night as anxiety crept in as how I would pull the day off. Needed to get out on lunchbreak to fix car headlamp, and schedule with teaching this afternoon, crammed up everything very tight. Stopped at Michael's on way out for markers for my friends at Hesed House. Using those 40% coupons to the max! Worried about the predicted snow, worried about being everywhere I needed to be. So tired now, seems it's all on order, survived without effort. Survived without sufficient sleep.

2010-11-25T06:38:00.000-08:00

"There but for the grace of God go [I]." ~ John Bradford

"Peace is seeing a sunrise or a sunset and knowing Whom to thank." ~Unknown

Carvings by Joe Dillett

2010-11-23T20:26:00.000-08:00

Kendall Art Guild meeting this evening. Failed to bring my camera but brought up a couple images off the artisan's site. www.thecarvingshop.net
Joe is a fantastic speaker who had so much information to share, it was an extremely informative meeting. Wonderful demonstration of tools and techniques, previewed by a very positive session of business promotion. I was equally pleased putting an artisan to face with the wonderful altar carving I've witnessed at St Mary's Parish in Plano. There's a fireplace mantel up for raffle for Sandwich Opera House of Sandwich's historical district on his site. Wondered if April and husband had met this carver in their promotions of this art? Where are my carving tools?

Quick Sketches of Gerry

2010-11-17T03:56:00.000-08:00

Holiday Party! Rushing through the evening to capture Gerry's poses. I was eating at the same time and that doesn't work so well while the timer is ticking. I went off my vegan diet plan to try the different dishes the group worked at bringing to the Thanksgiving gathering. There were chicken wings and sausage and kraut, moussaka, pumpkin pie, tira misu, apples and caramel, pretzels and mustard, carrots, deviled eggs, and apple carrot muffins. Quite the spread. Many new faces and much warmth to see the old ones. Somehow I was the only one who brought tunes, so we enjoyed Enya, Mellencamp, Van Morrison and the Nat King Cole Trio. A little for everyone.

Gerry

2010-11-10T04:02:00.000-08:00

I had several short poses done last night, but my photos didn't capture them well enough to put up. I really enjoyed having time with my friends instead of working all the time. It's a nice little treat that I haven't been able to do when running so many hours. Thought there was a possibility of cutting back to normal work schedule like everyone else, but that was a pipe dream and reality is a cold slap in the face. So for now, two and a half hours art a week is all I can do.

More of the Flying Pig Gallery

2010-11-08T03:31:00.000-08:00

Upstairs in the gallery. Where you find great art. There's Laura heading down the spiral staircase. I'd hate to be the one hanging work down the staircase walls... every part of the gallery is to see! I took a shot of a room full of handmade walking sticks upstairs, but my camera shutter didn't open. Maybe next time.

Flat Stanley spotted at Danelli's Restaurant in Oswego, IL

2010-11-03T19:20:00.000-07:00

Tried to post this photo last week when Flat Stanley arrived in Oswego IL to dine at Danelli's Restaurant. Looks like he could use a couple meals.

Soft Pastels and Ashley

2010-11-02T20:52:00.000-07:00

Finally back to home. Out for Tuesday night drawing with dearest friends and started off slow with gestures I was not excited about, but got into the groove with soft pastels and wonderful jazz and Ashley's beautiful poses. Life.

Flying Pig Gallery, Algoma Wisconsin

2010-10-31T20:50:00.000-07:00

I have so many images from "The Flying Pig" that I filled my camera too soon, but there was so much there to see, the outside gardens were quite magical, this path and that path and where to next?

Lighthouse at Algoma Lakefront

2010-10-30T06:10:00.000-07:00

We stayed the night in Algoma, just a hop skip away from the Flying Pig gallery where Laura was changing out her artwork. First photo at dusk in light rain, and light house photos after next 24 hours rain. Fantastic views, powerful surging waves at lakefront and some rock collecting on the beach.

Mucky Duck Shanty, Sheboygan, WI

2010-10-28T05:12:00.000-07:00

Lunch at the Mucky Duck, so full of character, inside and out. We were sat at windows overlooking the harbor. It was enchanting and transported some overstimulated brains from the museum off into wonderland. Are we really here? The trolley may have been one that was running ghost tours through the areas haunts. Just turned the corner as I pressed the camera, more magic.

John Michael Kohler Museum, Sheboygan, WI

2010-10-26T20:11:00.000-07:00

Animal Instinct: Allegory, Allusion and Anthropomorphism Oct 2010-June 2011 You could not take pictures in the galleries, but the classroom contained one of the elephants by Billie Grace Lynn. In the galleries they were ghostly white. They are inflatable and move and sway with the air. The artist considers the sacred white elephant a metaphor, too expensive to sustain, too precious to surrender, and in a state of rapid change. Looks pretty magical with all the children's paint on it in the classroom.

Ojo Ajuda Rest in Peace

2010-10-24T21:37:00.000-07:00

I have some wonderful Door County pictures to share, but tonight I will share Ojo's tale once more. He passed away peacefully while I was gone and I'll miss him so. Ten years back when I was animal control warden, I was called out ago by a forest ranger who thought he came across a wolf tied out in the woods. The soulful brown eyes met mine and he knew I intended to save and protect him. He was starving, thirty five pounds, subsisting for how long on his own feces, unable to fend for himself in any way. I took him in and brought his weight uo to a natural 80# build. He was highly intelligent, able to climb 6 foot runs and escape. Several people requested to adopt him, although he seemed untrustworthy. He adored children and I would let him loose to walk among the visiting tours of children, but he distrusted all men. He moved in with my children and I and considered himself a guardian of my boys. Time passed, my younger son, Randell had been tunneling in the pasture snow drifts when the tunnel collapsed on him. Ojo dug him out. There isn't a hero greater than Ojo in my life. He was a difficult dog to care forbut it mattered not. In time his boys became men and whatever horrors he knew from his previous life faded away. He became the wonderful, faithful companion everyone hopes for. I knew his days were numbered. The summer heat had taken a heavy toll on him and I hoped that winter would bring back his youthful frolicking in the snow. He's there now, rolling on his back making snow angels. I miss him already.

Another Good Reason

2010-10-21T05:25:00.000-07:00

Last weeks photos again, but another good reason to get up in the morning. Glorious, magical views. Have to clean pictures off my camera for road trip to Algoma, Wisconsin with cuz Laura Lein Svencner. We're going to pick up her work at The Flying Pig Gallery, and some time with the sights. Is it Friday yet? Wretched cold last week wiped me out on my birthday and lost some time at jobs that I've had to make up this week. So far three days with three jobs a day plus a chiropractor appointment. Only two today and tomorrow. I might be napping on the road trip... at least through Illinois.

Afternoon Walks

2010-10-17T16:53:00.000-07:00

Whatever would I do without my lunchtime walks? I listen, I smell, I've got all my sensors ready for a wildlife rendezvous. I find many pennies from heaven and exclaim "why rusty?" I long to walk the creek beds and visit deep in the woods as I continually enjoy visits with SunHawk, WhistlePig and Blue Heron. Once in awhile even Sister Turtle crosses my path. But see here, see here at the lovely fall colors! A treasure in the woodlands, some sprite to my soul.

Sailor's Delight

2010-09-30T05:05:00.000-07:00

This was taken earlier in the week, but my schedules run far too tight to stay on top of everything! Clearly I need to remove the downed mulberry in my backyard. I had to crouch below it to take this shot, it obscures some beautiful views. Another project for another day.

ARTBYJOSEPH

2010-09-28T21:39:00.001-07:00

Francis Joseph Gagnepain IV demonstrated his recycled junk art for the Kendall Art Guild's September meeting. Check out some youthful vibrant work! www.artbyjoseph.com

Monotypes with Ingrid Albrecht

2010-09-27T03:34:00.000-07:00

What a great trip to be invited with! Cousin Laura invited me to join some Midwest Collage Society members for a mini workshop with Ingrid Albrecht at her new Ravenswood Gallery in Chicago. Three days learning rolled into one eight hour session. Ingrid is a great teacher and there were so many new techniques to get involved in. She has a gorgeous setting for her gallery and studio. The blue and gold piece is an acrylic and india ink piece, I think it's upside down, but when I viewed the photo it looked better that way. I rather enjoyed the subtractive quality working with india ink on a plexi-glass plate, some new supplies to play around with, soon again I hope. I pulled many prints that are ready to be basis for some additional drawing or painting.

Yorkville Public Library Silent Auction

2010-09-22T05:10:00.000-07:00

Two of my framed pieces are available.
"Silence" Artist Proof Linocut original
"Hunger" Artist Proof Linocut original
Did a search for better photos and gave up. I have some somewhere on one the computers!

On Friday, Sept 24th there will be a silent auction at the library from 5-7 p.m. Entertainment by Ted Yoder winner of National Hammer Dulcimer Championship.
Hors d'oevures will be served.
All proceeds will benefit medical and rehabilitation bills for resident Marje Sauer who suffered a massive stroke recently.
902 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville, IL 60560.
For more information call 630-553-4354.

Shrooms

2010-09-21T05:40:00.000-07:00

And then I got real small... I nearly laid on the ground to shoot these. I have no idea what is in the mulch put down around the trees at work, but we have some very interesting specimens that don't necessarily survive two days in a row. Have not seen any pixies among them yet. I just happened to have my camera in my purse yesterday. Had a nice lunch walk in the cooler weather. Sunhawk soared above, Whistlepig scurried his fat little bottom ahead on my path and I stopped to watch a small snapper swimming in the creek until he was out of view. Everyone seems to be pleased with the cooler days.

RC's 25th Birthday!

2010-09-16T20:04:00.000-07:00

My son is 25, how is it possible that I am 29? I must be 39! Damn Alzheiners. Mom, Rachel and Loyal, Randell, RC and Meghan all came for dinner at Danelli's while I worked. I sat a bit with them, but most of all enjoyed their laughter and camraderie. They are beautiful. I have done well.

Evening Off

2010-09-14T17:07:00.000-07:00

It didn't take much prodding (from myself)to take an evening off. I was going to check my wallet, get some gas and head out to draw after a very long haitus. deciding I needed that cash, elsewhere, I checked and drawing was canceled tonight anyway. I opened the new Gaiam in todays mail, set a glass of wine out and watched the corn come down. They were in the fields late last night and up again early this morning. The drone of the tractor and rumbling of the combines, the shuffle of corn into the waiting freight trailers. All sounds I enjoy, too soon, but still a blissful time to set and think awhile.

Fall has Arrived

2010-09-08T19:43:00.000-07:00

I'm not ready. I love fall, but I had not experienced summer, no swimming, no dog days, no moonlit evenings escaping the heat on the patio. Just work and more work. With economy as it is, can I complain? I've not seen the leisure of summer and it's gone. Is money really worth it? I want to see the lightning bugs glitter above the green corn... it's a long wait now.

More Pictures From the Weekend Show

2010-09-07T19:05:00.000-07:00

My handsome son RC and his adorable girl Meghan came to support the show and left inspired by the collage demo of Laura's. Wonder what I'll get for my birthday? Can't wait!

After the Show

2010-09-07T09:06:00.000-07:00

A few pictures courtesy of Aprils blog! Enjoying the day and the company!

Last day of Annual Art Show

2010-09-05T17:50:00.000-07:00

Did a sketch of Nancy Cole today. Another hard one as she didn't pose and was working and moving around. Hope my moving models don't hate my pieces! Nancy's exhuberence was a joy to spend three days with, well she worked Saturday, so two days with. Her lovely daughter manned her jewelry exhibit Saturday when foot traffic was extremely slow. Three days, three new pairs of earrings. Gotta love it! More good friends came out today and the weather was delightful for setting around and visiting and sharing. It was a very enjoyable weekend holiday even without any sales of my own. It's beenfar too long since I've had time for art and a little bit makes you crave even more. As work shifts may slow down a bit this month,I hope to make time to follow all the inspirations heading my direction.

Saturday at the Studio Show and Sale

2010-09-05T06:07:00.000-07:00

I tried to capture Laura as she demonstrated and initially felt I had her likeness and saw family resemblance, but wanted to capture the glow on her face and passion in her eyes that was directed elsewhere. It was great to watch the artists so involved with her processes and see excitement and visions stirring in their faces. Great place to be! Another demo today, 1-3 at 6718 Dale Dr., Darien!

Dualing Portraits

2010-09-04T06:09:00.000-07:00

Beverly Bronson was painting me in watercolor while I was drawing her in color pencil at the 3rd Annual Studio and Art Sale, 6718 Dale Dr., Darien IL. Still showing 10-4 today and tomorrow!

Driveway becomes gallery for Darien art show

2010-09-02T12:40:00.000-07:00

Driveway becomes gallery for Darien art show
(http://www.pioneerlocal.com/burrridge/news/2646142,burr-ridge-collage-083110-s1.article)

August 31, 2010

By SANDY ILLIAN BOSCH sbosch@pioneerlocal.com

The annual Darien Fest produces quite a bit of traffic past the home of Laura Lein-Svencner. Just a couple of years ago, she found a way to make good use of it.

An artist, Lein-Svencner decided to turn her driveway into an outdoor art exhibit two years ago. As visitors made their way to and from the festival just around the corner, they stopped by Lein-Svencner's driveway to observe, admire and even buy her work and the work of fellow local artists.

Now that the event is an event in itself, it no longer needs to ride the coattails of the local festival. Instead, it's traditionally held the first weekend in September. This year's Third Annual Outdoor Studio Exhibit runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 3-5, weather permitting, at Lein-Svencner's home, 6718 Dale Road.

Along with Lein-Svencner's collages will be drawings and prints by Doris Lein of Yorkville and handmade jewelry by Nancy Cole of Naperville. Other artists might join them, transforming an asphalt driveway into an outdoor art gallery.

"We complement each other well, I think," Cole said of the artists gathered for the weekend show.

As their names might suggest, Lein and Lein-Svencner are cousins. They've created art together since they were children. That's also when Lein-Svencner got her start in collage, although at the time, she was just decorating the teacher's bulletin board.

"They would give me carte blanche," the creative youngster, now an accomplished professional artist, said.

Her penchant for turning paper into works of art solidified when she took a collage class 15 years ago. Several years later, in 2003, she founded the Midwest Collage Society as a means of sharing her art, and learning more about it.

Paper continues to be the primary material in Lein-Svencner's pieces, but her definition of paper is wide, encompassing everything from blueprints to greeting cards, phone books to paper bags.

Her series "Faceless People" also makes prominent use of tiny wooden, jointed dolls, as well as strings she used to sew together pieces of paper. The five pieces, in varying sizes but sharing muted tones, reflect on what Lein-Svencner sees as an impersonal society. All five will be for sale at the Outdoor Studio Exhibit.

Also on display at the exhibit will be Lein-Svencner's series "13 Moons." Inspired by the children's book 13 Moons on Turtle's Back by Joseph Bruchac, the series travels through a year's worth of full moons, examining the changes that take place as nature progresses through the seasons. The original works, as well as prints of each of the 13 pieces, will be for sale.

Showing people what she has done isn't enough for Lein-Svencner. From 1 to 3 p.m. each day, she also will show people how she does what she does during free collage demonstrations.

Artists typically don't like to replicate each other's work, but the Outdoor Studio Exhibit is an idea Lein-Svencner would like to see mimicked by other local artists. She envisions a day when art lovers can travel from lawn to lawn, driveway to driveway, in a weekend full of outdoor exhibits throughout Darien.

"There just aren't enough places to see art," Lein-Svencner said.

Lein-Svencner's Outdoor Studio Exhibit will take place at 6718 Dale Road, located east of Clarendon Hills Road and north of Plainfield Road. Admission is free.

In The Arms Of An Angel: A Tribute To Animal Rescuers by EVOLVE! Campaigns

2010-09-02T12:30:00.000-07:00

Aurora's First Alley Art Festival

2010-08-30T17:56:00.000-07:00

In between other running last Saturday, I made it down to the very First Alley Art festival off Water Street in downtown Aurora. My son's girlfriend has been busy with her "Hoopatomic" business, making hula hoops and practicing her craft to demonstrate. Meghan is in hula garb in two of the photos and RC my older son in the other. It was so great to experience very youthful art and performance, so very creative and fresh. There was a great feeling of union between all the different young artists putting themselves out there. I'm afraid quite so often seasoned adults stick to themselves bound up by their personal stigmas and become unapproachable. I wish I had more time there, the ska band just starting up before I left was absolutely wonderful. I had a chance to see a Nido Threads exhibit and Maureen Gasek's abstracts. Was hoping to introduce myself to Lisa Gloria, but she seemed to have pulled out early. I'm teeming with pride as Meghan approached her first sucessful showing with assistance from my wonderful son. They're a great blend of people.

Make Your Mark Project

2010-08-29T05:12:00.001-07:00

The fish and weaving are previous sketches I had added last spring to the group journal in LaGrange Art League's Make Your Mark Project, spearheaded by artist Laura Lein-Svencner. I added the sketch of Matisse's sculpture yesterday when putting in my monthly volunteer time staffing the gallery.

Oswego Art Fair

2010-08-24T17:51:00.000-07:00

Kendall Art Guild Tent. My abstract acrylic on front left top.

Beverly came out to visit. It was so wonderful to have company.

Me. Photos complements of Walter Lesus, newest Kendall Art Guild member, fellow artist.
It was a great artful weekend. Saturday I hadn't made it to the show, but my work was dropped off, ready to hang. Sunday was a great day of discovery as cousin Laura Lein-Svencner kidnapped me and took me out to see Water St. Studios in Batavia, then off to Artesmia, shop and gallery in Geneva. I sucked in more sights than I could swallow. Then mandatory volunteer time at Oswego Art Faire, spent time visiting with fellow artists, and visitors from far off Frankfort. It was a wonderful full day off labors. Thanks all!

Morning Glories

2010-08-22T19:49:00.000-07:00

Years ago... enjoying a morning brew my ex had asked of me, where I was at, my answer in the morning glories. So very odd, he found a generic coffee mug with both my name and a pix of my morning glories. I felt acknowledged. Finally a Sunday morning, without major work pressing, I enjoyed the morning, without any pressure.
Years back, I planted morning glories at a house I was renting. So slow to grow,they blossomed the day I moved back home.

Newest Neighbors

2010-08-08T15:36:00.000-07:00

I do seem to get the best neighbors. Four arrived today and are yet a bit shy, but I think in time we'll be fast friends. A couple young girls were tending to them, but with my barking dogs I mostly kept some distance. I did throw a few apples over the fence though. They are beautiful, aren't they?

Red Skies in the Morning

2010-08-04T19:24:00.000-07:00

Sailor's Warning. Morning view, before I lost power.

Morning View

2010-07-29T21:14:00.000-07:00

I've been doing overtime in the A.M. as the warehouse heats up excessively during the day. Average office hours at my desk have been 95 degrees. But when I'm up and have time to write morning pages... here is my morning view. (With morning glories covering my fenceline.) A cup of tea and my day starts off.

Gifts

2010-07-26T15:43:00.000-07:00

I'm really grateful for my weeds. Aren't they gorgeous? Stray bird seed in the edge of my patio and foundation. Not really sure where the morning glories came from. I wanted to plant some but never did. I have allowed them to take over areas and burn the vines after they've dried.

Make Your Mark!

2010-07-15T12:46:00.001-07:00

Who Does She Think She Is?

2010-07-13T07:39:00.000-07:00

Who Does She Think She is?
Finally watched the whole film. Sad to say I fell asleep on several viewings. Definitely not boring. Definitely worth viewing. But I am too many things and to set a spell generally means to doze. I was apprehensive about viewing as the last thing I need is more anger about being a second class citizen. But I felt some alliance with others who have had to struggle with the balance, and understanding with those who struggle to maintain a relationship as a wife and artist. An elderly gentleman artist recently told me that if I were going to make it as an artist I'd need a spouse to handle the marketing and sales as one person cannot do it all. Although that was a downer statement, it also helps identify who I think I am, and who I might become. And maybe it's long overdue that I express that anger. Heading into Women Who Run With the Wolves dialogue and study with artist way tribe... all sorts of old crones to study...

Zoo Holiday

2010-07-08T04:18:00.000-07:00

Had a wonderful holiday at the zoo. How many days off do I get? Very few, so it was great to join Laura with free day at zoo. The crowds came out. We had hoped to get some sketch time in, but another day, another trip. I took a bunch of pictures for reference and most were too dark to see at all. More learning to do. Since I grew up with zoo trips on those free days, and took my own kids on those free days too, I was surprised by the amount of fathers with their families. Just not what you see on Tuesday or Thursday. But enjoyed the new wolf, bear and bison exhibits. We saw the morning dolphin show and those fantastic shots were dark too. All the children playing in the fountains and new misters was very warming too... also noticed those afternoon hours when the kiddos were exhausted and harder to manage. Did I go to people watch?

Woodland Nymph?

2010-06-25T04:56:00.000-07:00

I was going to replace previous pix with thes taken outdoors. (Sorry about the shadows!)But thought Id just share the real colors I was experimenting with. Didn't mean to turn Jordan into a wood nymph, but she is still lovely in blue.

Jordan in Blue

2010-06-23T04:30:00.000-07:00

My photos did not show well, I worked in shades of blue last night. A little birdie told me too. The first sketch was done in color pencil and some turquoise or greens were showing up on the paper.

My second sketch was done in hard pastels, obviously a little brown or orange appeared.
It was so good to be back among like minds. There were quite a few artists there as Jordan is rather special. I debated going, my time constraints and lack of finances were saying no, but it's been three weeks since I picked up a pencil. And then, out on my lunchtime walk I picked up a pair of gloves, a blue china plate (without even a chip!) and a second blue bunting this week. And of course my milestones. So I now have two little bluebirds waiting for me to sketch and I had some practice mixing those blues...

Matisse!

2010-06-12T21:41:00.001-07:00

Photo's were not allowed inthe Matisse exhibit, nor were sketchbooks. But I snapped these three shots from the new Modern Art Wing. Matisse's work is really incredulous!

Art Institute Artist Date

2010-06-12T21:28:00.000-07:00

We took a holiday! Met up with Laura on the train. Was anxious to see Matisse exhibit before it's over. Really wonderful day. Not as hot as expected and we were indoors when the heavy rains hit. Walked the new Modern Wing, saw Matisse before a lunchbreak and again afterwards. Early on, there were quite heavy crowds in the exhibit that balanced out after lunch. Kinda late to say it's a must see, yet will be up another week. Before heading back to the train, we took a walk around Mellinium Park. Laura grabbed this distorted photo of us in the kidney bean sculpture. Total brain stimulation for the day.

Jordan's back for summer/new Conte hard pastels

2010-06-09T03:54:00.000-07:00

Jordan had some beautiful poses and I struggled along using a foreign palette of new/ old hard pastels I picked up at LaGrange Art League garage sale presale. Always more to learn. It was needed to see some familiar faces and view other's work, but now I'm wiped out and sleep deprived.

Cancer Survivor Day!

2010-06-08T22:02:00.000-07:00

Went with Mom to Blackberry Farm for a free luncheon. Amazed at the number of survivors attending... from Rush Copley hospital in Aurora. Mom is five year survivor now. Fantastic weather for a picnic! Pioneer Park at Blackbery Farm is a wonderful historical park with museums of early city and rural life, with demonstrations happening in blacksmithing, wood carving, pottery throwing and spinning wheel. We enjoyed a train ride around the park. New log cabin home to see yet, off the beaten path. Precious farm babies to capture. We left early, after lunch so Mom could attend my nephew's graduation too!

The motherload

2010-06-08T21:17:00.000-07:00

I am so fortunate! Last volunteer day at LaGrange Art League, I was able to presale items getting prepped for this Saturday's garage sale at LGAL. $30.00 for all the papers, pencils, brushes, acrylics and pencils I might have. Believe that the garage sale is Sept 12th. The best kind of sale. Check it out!

In an Octopus's Garden in the Sea

2010-05-28T21:37:00.000-07:00

Broke my squid abstract into four pieces. One will get framed, the other three will be bin work. Still have to decide that by morning. Theme for LaGrange this month is Lemon Yellow... maybe the piece with the most yellow?

Last Night Naperville Art League Demo

2010-05-21T06:43:00.000-07:00

Tried to upload this image at home unsuccessfully last night but here it is! I was able to pull lots of tips and tricks from Maureen's demo last night. I almost went to work instead and would have missed getting information that I was actually looking for. Experience is a wonderful thing! It was the last NAL meeting until fall...

Sarah Tonight

2010-05-18T20:56:00.000-07:00

Didn't matter that Sarah had a headache, she still was gorgeous. I was holding my pencil case before I left this evening and yet, it stayed home and I went out! I was offered other's pencils, but thought I might be overdue to work in ink. (Like an octopus in camouflage.) So ending at the beginning, I did gesture poses in sharpie marker. And then a half hour pose in pastels, (they arrived intact with me) before the final hour in blue pastels. I was able to play Billie Holiday and much of Louis Armstrong before my music boycotted and Van Morrison took over. He was good but I was hoping for a King Cole Trio finale. So much life, so little time. Some very good people were there.

Abstract Acrylics with Maureen Gasek

2010-05-12T20:07:00.000-07:00

OK. We're not done yet... imagined I'd continue once I got home from class this evening. Here is my squid gone hiding. Expect to darken some base areas. Thought I'd give a days consideration before working further on. Need to decide if I'm interested in continuing this coursework. Pleased that I'm making progress and learning, but not entirely sure where this direction might lead. Would I, could I, suppose I might abstract the human form? Do I take up painting? Myriads of projects lined up in my head. The squid is pretty far from human form or bird dialect. Is it trust, Elena? Have I poured my ink to camouflage myself? Or, is it rather myself that I'm hiding from?

Life Tonight with Patti

2010-05-11T21:19:00.000-07:00

I actually had done the lower color pencil piece first, but Patti's poses and bits of clothing sparked quite a bit of interest. Top it off with Gaylord's recordings by Ella Fitzgerald, that brought on images of back up singers/dancers and some finger snapping. Oh, at least in artist mind. Image up top in pastel.
Color Pencil

Abstract Acrylics/Squid Totem

2010-05-06T20:09:00.000-07:00

Hmmmm.... Suggested I look into the squid after deciding current piece not shown here appears to me a squid. Not much decidedly on squid...
but it does stem down to the octopus family which relates to intelligence and camouflage. "People with squid totem have the ability to read the moods of others. They can read body language of those around them. Squid uses light, color and form to communicate and their totem people have his ability also. Squid people usually blush easily."
Oh and "house keeping is not a strong point with octopus totem people."
OK. You're not seeing here the images that dealt me a squid... or did you?
As I look back at previous session's work, does not the blue and gold consider the outcome of many moons?
The ancient creatures have a wealth of knowledge to share.
Keep hidden your desire until it is within your grasp. Nocturnal totems. More productive at night?
Oh, and octopus people usually have good memories. Depends on whether or not they get enough sleep? So... back to the blue and gold piece? Is is not very fluid like the squid's home?

A Red Letter Day?

2010-05-05T20:16:00.000-07:00

I'm taking a course in abstract acrylics with Maureen Gasek. She looked at my linocuts at Oswego's Spring Into the Arts evening and asked to view them again for a gift purchase. "The Call" is the chosen gift/sale. (Also a ribbon winner with Kendall Art Guild.)

Tonight at class, we looked at our previous sessions work and added some cropping to the pieces. Eve Ozer, fellow artist/abstract acrylic student purchased this cropped piece. So very kind of her, thanks! I was extremely impressed with the evenings work by fellow students and friends Laura Lein-Svencner, Tania Blanco, and Eve while oddly swimming in my own ocean of emotional therapy with an abstract piece I thought much resembled a squid. To look that totem up and see what it may foretell. More tomorrow.

Cinco de Mayo and Felicia

2010-05-04T21:48:00.000-07:00

Half hour color pencil sketch. Felcia is a wonderful model with great juxtaposition in her poses. I lost her face here, it is so intriguing and I moved past repair. I really was in a hurry to capture everything I saw, but could not reduce the overage in her delicate features.

Soft pastels. Requested the foreshortened view and found the angles intriguing. A little more time spent here, but drawing time was cut short by celebratory festivities. What won't we think of to celebrate? Quite a large group tonight, many new faces. Seem to be from Water Street Studios? Need an opportunity to get over there and experience it. Welcomed back old ones, me too as it has been a month since attending. Plan on next week and the week after that, and most likely the week after that. So very good to experiment and stretch oneself past comfort zones and here is where I free myself to do that. The festivities and sharing of food and drink also make for a great evening. Soundtrack from Frida went over well, but most of the other tracks be they guitar, tango or polka became monotonous and necessary to change. Fortunately, there were plenty of cd's to choose from.

Oswego Cultural Arts~Spring Into the Arts

2010-04-28T20:07:00.000-07:00

Wednesday, April 28th 6-9:00pm, Oswego Village Hall
I had set up a display of six framed pieces and four matted pieces at the Village Hall for the event, and then I enjoyed an evening splattered by the arts, with poetry of Dr. Patrick Dunn of Aurora University, classical guitar music by faculty of Fox River Academy faculty, local ballet and modern dance, a story presented by Toastmasters, and theatre by Oswego Playhouse...Who's on First? I jumped on the opportunity again to share my work locally in such a rich setting of culture. I missed some photo ops of the ballerinas, but caught those tiniest mermaids. Some wonderful art exhibited by Maureen Gasek, Jeannie Dennis, Natasha Lehrner and many other Kendall Art Guild members.
P.S. Isn't the harpist's skirt the most fabulous? Watch for some inspired figurative sketches.

Weekend In Waupaca,WI

2010-04-26T18:25:00.000-07:00

Had a wonderful trip up to visit cousins I hadn't seen in many years. Left Saturday morning in carpool with brother in law Bob driving, sisters Debbie and Darlene and Mom. Stopped for lunch, skipped some great scenery photo ops as I needed to be certain I had full disc for the celebration. Hadn't seen Ed and Fran's children, cousins Ed, Fred, Ted and Frannie since I was a small child. Met Frannie for the first time at Aunt Lorraine's 50Th Anniversary Party a few years back. She hadn't even been born the last time I was at the dairy farm. With all the weekend rain, we didn't side trip to visit local relatives at home, but the scenery in the gray skies was phenomenal. Hopefully not so many years pass before I travel that way again. Much of my heart and soul reside in the rolling hills of sand and rock and pine.

Critique Time

2010-04-21T03:50:00.000-07:00

This piece used to have three nudes down the length, took a razor blade to it, headed different direction. Just started the direction last night. But tossed it up here anyway.

This piece I have dabbled at for two plus months, making small changes and still feel the composition itself isn't strong enough. There were birds on the beach but I scratched them out too. I'm too close to really see.

More Danger

2010-04-20T03:54:00.001-07:00

Started this page many months ago and had a phrase for it at the time. I guess it really doesn't need a phrase. It spoke to me a warning. I don't really eat chicken or fish anymore, but wine would be dangerous. Being a rather introspective person, a glass of wine is most suitable for social gatherings where I might remain a doorpost. But a content doorpost. I've always enjoyed watching the figure, move, breath, expressions...

Cherry Tree

2010-04-18T21:33:00.000-07:00

One of the ideas generated in my spring thinking had always been to stop and draw the cherry tree. For 22 years. The tree has been through many storms and most of tree has come down but it still graces my yard with a spring shower of blossom. After lawn labors yesterday, I dragged a chair out and set for a few minutes with my sketchbook. As temps were not of sitting weather, I grabbed a branch and took it back inside with me. The nice neighbors were watching me, so I shared a carrot with them before heading in.

Another Strength Ditty

2010-04-16T04:01:00.000-07:00

I do not define myself by how many roadblocks have appeared in my life. I define myself by the courage I've found to forge new roads. I do not define myself by how many disappointments I have faced. I define myself by the forgiveness and faith I have found to begin again. I do not define myself by how long a relationship lasted. I define myself by how much I have loved and been willing to love again. I do not define myself by how many times I have been knocked down. I define myself by how many times I have struggled to my feet. I am not my pain. I am not my past. I am that which has emerged from the fire. ~Unknown Author

St. Francis

2010-04-14T19:53:00.000-07:00

Got home today with tight schedule to keep moving and saw a package on my sidewalk. I thought, oh crap forgot to return the book club form again. They ding you for shipping fees even if you refuse the delivery. When I approached the package it listed sender as Pack, Wrap and Send and I wondered did I order shipping materials? Sad to say that my memory is sluggish. I opened it and was stunned by treasure! The handcarved appearance and handpainted highlights and oops there's a notecard too! A very kind and dear new acquaintence was thinking of me. Thanks Barb! I love it! Oh and that is a little dog at his side... bad camera angle.

Life with Lynn

2010-04-13T21:14:00.000-07:00

Back to life tonight. Was hesitant to go, an overpacked schedule this week, but great to meet the new model. Not new, but new to group, she's a regular at College of DuPage and Dupage Art League. A bird lady... interesting chat, hope to cross her path again soon. Large lengthier pix done in pastels, pale smaller pix in color pencil. More interested in values and form than features tonight and still exploratory in direction of pastels. Out late and tomorrow another full day.

2010-04-10T14:55:00.000-07:00

I've lived through things I would never thought I was capable of. And I'm much less afraid than I used to be. The process of wounding awakens us to our strength...
It shuffles out our values, and the top priority is never what you thought it would be. It's never about perfection or power. It always turns out to be about love.
Knowing ourselves to be vulnerable and our time here to be limited, we're freed to live more passionately and fully than we have before, to discover what's worth fighting for and who we are...
real strength lies burned at the depths of any wound we have survived.
~Author Unknown

Soft pastel and Sarah

2010-04-06T21:18:00.000-07:00

Set out to play tonight. New pastel set, had to break them in and see what they would behave like. New model to our group, Sarah. Bright art student at DePaul. Met her through Val at Flat Iron Building, looking forward to working with her again. It was really good to be out again... even with deadlines looming in upcoming weekend again. Even traveling on bald tires. Scheduled a pair of new tires on Friday, hope they make it till then. Is a month without major new debt too much to ask? I need to buy more pastels and a couple frames. And maybe some new paper...

Sunshine on a Rainy April Day!

2010-04-05T16:10:00.000-07:00

I came home from work to a new gift in a box painted as bright as my favorite daffodils! Thank you Elena, I'm back in business! Now I need to create some new work to photoshoot! Yah!

LaGrange Art League Sap Green Exhibit

2010-04-04T18:52:00.000-07:00

Here I am again. Are you still listening? Works in progress are waiting for completion on the backburner while life commitments consume my time. But I'm down at the La Grange Art League watching over the months Sap Green Show. Well, my eyes are green. Maybe even sap green. Put in some volunteer time yesterday and even added a couple sketches to the "Make Your Mark" art journal starting a spark of interest there. Maybe, they'll scan them there.

Yorkville Public Library Exhibit

2010-03-31T03:48:00.000-07:00

Works on display at Yorkville Public Library's Kendall Art Guild Exhibit.
902 Game Farm Rd. Yorkville,IL 630-553-4354
Upstairs in adult library. Exhibit runs Tuesday March 23rd thru Friday May 18th.
Mon-Thurs 9am-8:30pm Fri 9am-5pm Sat 9am-4pm Sun 1pm-4pm

"Great Blue Heron" Inked Linocut Embossing

"The Flag" Inked Linocut Embossing

"Jordan" Color Pencil

"In the Land of Nod" Color Pencil

Kendall Art Guild March Meeting

2010-03-25T06:09:00.000-07:00

I stayed home from life drawing again. Had a rather over scheduled day. From work, left to teach my class, then on to the Yorkville Library to add some of my work to the Kendall Art Guild's exhibit. I submitted four pieces, will have to check out next week to see if they all are all hung in the group showing. I usually miss the Tuesday night meetings, but they are free and local gas use so I stayed home and attended. I enjoying Nancy Rice's demonstration and her allowing excess water to freely determine the content of her abstractions. Many pieces don't work out and she simply starts over on the same canvas. With that, I went home, took a razor to remove layers of my current oil pastel painting and reworked the background to start over. It's still waiting for me to start over, but a better plan of attack in place.

Fox River Academy of Music and Art Spring Quarter Classes

2010-03-11T18:29:00.000-08:00

There it is up in the top corner (back page) of schedule. Sorry my scanner is leaving images less than desirable. Upper corner Oil Pastel Class for Youth. One of the goals I had set, to teach at Fox River Academy... now to get the enrollment needed.