Friday, April 02, 2010

...more ArtFest


I love Maxine's in Seattle and it happens to be around the corner from LE....





I had amazing students in my Trees of Mystery class. I was so inspired by what they did.




This is my "Iron Chef" piece. I made a 3D item from a bag of stuff every artist in this event got. They gave us 45 minutes but I was not really done. Drying time with glues and paint was my enemy....But I think it was a really good idea!

LE and I took Jesse Reno ...

...and Melissa Manley....both amazing classes.

I did some fun trades...Tara Ross and I traded painting. I always love her stuff.

Francie Horten made these crazy fun cupcakes. I love it!

This is Nancy Drew's fun car....Barbie is starting to age...
I have still not completely unpacked so I will have more photos coming...

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

I am back and it was great!!!

There is just something so special about ArtFest...and the magical land of Port Townsend! I am pretty exausted so I will just post a few photos and add more later...enjoy.This is a house we stay in...I love it!
Sonja and Susan in their fun PJ's. I think this needs to be mandatory next year....
This is the amazing Por Que No in Portland...That is Jesse Reno and Lana in the left back...We all had a class with him at ArtFest....
This is near where we ran out of gas on the way back...at night....

Friday, March 19, 2010

I am almost ready...

or should I say I am out of time....We had a Trees of Mystery class last week and everyone made cool stuff.

So I am excited and ready to have a great class at ArtFest next week. Mary and I hit the road Sunday and will be in Portland at Joley's Mon. and Seattle at LE's Tues and in the magical place, Port Townsend, on Wed. We will be staying in an officers house again with the gang.
I will miss some important stuff here like Madison's 2nd birthday...we will party hardy when I get back, an important meeting of the local artists guild and the reception for the Art of Play Show at Art from Scrap in Santa Barbara but......that is the way I roll...everything happens at the same time with huge gaps of nothing in between...

So here is one more look at my little love Madison....

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Art of Play

This is what we have been working on....come see it if you can....

Monday, March 08, 2010

I got alittle work done...


for the assemblage show coming up at Art from Scrap....The Art of Play. I was pretty sick Fri. night and stayed low Sat. ...I missed a fun trip to Cambria with the girls.... Sunday I pushed my way through and got several pieces started. I plan to get alot done tomorrow with Maddie at "school". Anyway here is a peak at one I have mostly done...I think.
...OK here is one more...

Sunday, February 28, 2010

It was a beautiful weekend


Even though we had a big rain storm Saturday, it was still a beautiful day. Madison got some puddle splashing in.

Sunday it was an amazingly beautiful day! Green everywhere! Madison got to do some flower smelling while we checked out a couple estate sales.
This is some vintage Xmas paper I got.
I spent the rest of the day in my home studio working on some assemblage piece for a show at the end of March called "The Art Of Play" at Art from Scrap. I am very excited!!! I post some pics when I have them closer to being done.

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Sunday, February 07, 2010

Fun at the ART CLINIC


We had a fun Valentines making mini workshop Sat. Everyone did such creative things.

We plan to have a rubber stamp carving mini workshop in March. It should be fun. Here is the info: March 13th , 2010, 11-1pm $5 short class- Carve a stamp- This fun easy class is perfect for everyone. (artists under eight must be accompanied by an adult- no carving for children but we can still make a stamp)

Rug Hooking with Mary Stanley both Beginning and continuing students
February 21, 2010 10-4pm

Come learn the fun art of Rug Hooking in this one day workshop.
You will create a small rug hooked piece for a wall hanging or soft sculpture using hand dyed and recycled wool on burlap backing.
Each kit will contain a starter frame, burlap backing, wool for your project and the use of a hook for the day.
Bring sharp sewing scissors and a rug hook if you have one.
Patterns will be provided or you can draw your own.

Come join us for this day of fiber fun and leave with a new technique for creating rugs, dolls, wall hangings and pillows.

$65 includes kit for the workshop
Contact Mary Stanley at zumiow@earthlink.net

Shrine Making Workshop with Sukey Hughes three Wednesdays left, February, 3rd, 10th and 17th 1:30 - 4:30 Fee $50 each class

Sukey pioneered the very popular shrine making class some years ago at Adult Ed in Santa Barbara. She now is bringing it to the Art Clinic.
Shrines can be any size and range from the sacred to the profane to the humorous to remembrance boxes. We will start with little matchbox shrines that open and shut,
with a surprise inside each “shrine.” From this we will advance to larger boxes, such as Altoid cans, cigar boxes, deep frames, pencil boxes, antique boxes, drawers, even
suitcases make great shrines. Go to www.artclinic.blogspot.com to learn more.
Contact Sukey at sukeyhughes@earthlink.net

Spin In- Feb. 20, 11- 1PM FREE This is not a class, it is an opportunity to chat and spin. Tell your spinning friends.
Bring your spinning wheel and something to spin or drop by and try one out.


Felting with guest artist Barbara Carr “Vessels”
March 7th, 2010, Sunday, 10 – 4 pm, Fee $65 All supplies provided.
Using colorful merino wool, create an artful felted vessel. Some elbow grease required.
Bring your lunch or money for lunch at one of the fine restaurants on Solvang
Sign up soon as we have limited space.
Contact Barbara at: bcarr@silcom.com


Non Representational Collage Class with Syd McCutcheon Tues, Feb. 9, 23, 10 to noon. $20 per class.
Some supplies included.
This class is for anyone interested in getting messy and doing some fun art. We will work with paper, and gel medium mostly. You will learn some basic composition guidelines and play with various collage techniques in a non representational way.
Supply list with sign up.
For more info or to register: Syd McCutcheon floozy@verizon.net or my cell 680 8713.


Mixed Media Painting with Syd McCutcheon Tuesdays, Feb. 9 and 23, 1-3, $20 per class.
This is a series of 4 classes that will let you play with a cracked plaster technique, encaustic, extended field and a fun collage with paint technique. Please contact Syd at floozy@verizon.net

Journal Espirit
Feb. 4th & 18th (2 days) 5 -7 PM. Fee: $20.00 each class plus $5 material fee which includes a journal that you make and some art materials provided.

‘Journal Espirit’, akin to visual journaling, allows direct access to our right brain, the world of no words, but rather whole thoughts, mostly without conscious awareness of what we are doing. In ‘Journal Espirit’ participants are given prompts, usually in the form of a story, or the symbolism associated with a word to help us move more easily toward our deeper inner thoughts.
Sign up now and join Carol Kemp for this fun filled, informative and self-gratifying experience.

To sign-up and for questions call or write Carol Kemp lifsart@verizon.net (805) 588-0876



Metal Clay Feb. 27, 2010 9-4PM Fee $110 includes Fine Silver Clay and everything needed to create beautiful charms and pendants. Look at our site at www.artclinic.blogspot.com to see what past students have created. Call by Feb16, 2009 to make your reservation as I need to order supplies. ($35 for open studio)
To sign-up and for questions call or write Carol Kemp lifsart@verizon.net (805) 588-0876
Metal clay is fine particles of 99.9% fine silver, which when combined with an organic binder and water can be manipulated like clay. When fired in a kiln or with a torch the binder is burned away leaving the metal in solid form. It can be sculpted, cast and textured to create beautiful fine jewelry. This is the perfect medium for the novice and professional alike.

Sunday, January 31, 2010

More birthday and other stuff


I really had a great day. LE and Jon came from Seattle. And Earl got me a kick ass camera!
I love it. It has all the features I wanted plus stuff I did not know I wanted but love!

Jill took Thurs and Fri off to have some much needed family time. Madison had been looking at pics of LE and was so anxious for her to come. She already loves her so much!

LE held a workshop at the Art Clinic on gel transfers, gelatin printing and her own method for making a quick journal with thread and duct tape binding.

We all had a blast and learned lots of fun stuff. It was so great to have her and Jon here. But I miss her like crazy now. Madison had a great time in class too. She found out she loves to water color...heavy on the water part.

Thursday, January 28, 2010

It's official....


...I am older than dirt.....

But I had a great day with friends and family and good food...what could be better? Nothin'...

Susan from the famous Solvang bakery made this delicious cake! My fave...white on white..just like my fave foods: bread, potatoes, milk and pasta...are cherios white too?

Monday, January 25, 2010

Snow


This is our local Grass Hill. It is always recognizable by it's bald triangle shape.. I have never seen snow this far down on it. I had to stop and get a pic on my way home...

Friday, January 15, 2010

Happy Birthday Jon!


It's the big 4 0 for our beloved "J Dog". I love this picture of he and his sister Britta. I better post it on FaceBook too. Jon has eyes that light up...especially when he looks at LE. What more could you want for your daughter? Hope you are having an amazing and memorable birthday sweet Jon.

Happy Birthday Martin


...."I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal." I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slaveowners will be able to sit down together at a table of brotherhood. I have a dream that one day even the state of Mississippi, a desert state, sweltering with the heat of injustice and oppression, will be transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice. I have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. I have a dream today.".....Jan.15, 1929 - April, 4, 1968

Thursday, January 14, 2010

A busy week






Earl (mostly) and I got the sun porch done this weekend. I still need to put books in the shelves and stuff in the closet and drawers but I LOVE it!
And so does Madison. She plays her favorite pretend game..."night night"....on the "bed".

I had my first week of classes and I have great students. Even though I threw lots of stuff at them they did a great job! This is going to be fun to see them all grow with their art.

Earl is in Utah on biz and comes home tomorrow. I hope there are no flight delays.

LE has been having serious trouble with her eye. She probably had a particle in it...but she is on the mend...just in time.... she is throwing a "NerdFest" for Jon's 4oth birthday. Sounds like a fun time. We wish we could be with them but at least we will get a visit with them end of the month...yeaaaa!

Tomorrow I am going to Santa Barbara with a painting I did to be entered into the Summer Solstice poster competition. I have always wanted to give it a try. Maddie and I will go see Jill and maybe fit in a lunch.

My thoughts are with all the people in Haiti. Our local New Frontiers is matching funds. Stop by and help if you can.

Friday, January 08, 2010

Brother Neale's birthday today


...and I forgot to call him. He and Elvis....I never call Elvis...anymore... Neale is organized, an early raiser, tidy, thin, good looking and super sweet. Hard to believe we are related sometimes. I am always so proud of him and his family. The only college grad...so far....Nate and I could still do it I guess. Anyway Neale I am thinking of you and will call tomorrow.
This has to be at least 20 years ago...both our hair is white now. It was the big ass glasses era...

Saturday, January 02, 2010

"stepping foot into 2010"


...I read that on someone's blog and it made me think that stepping into 2010 is like stepping into a swimming pool or into the ocean on a hot day....at first it is slow going...not sure you want to make the effort, not really comfortable and then after awhile you finally get yourself emerged and it feels great...even refreshing! This is how I think 2010 will go. By the end of the year we will have a good feeling about all the "suffering" we went through to get there...especially if someone throws us a blow up floaty thing....

Friday, January 01, 2010

HAPPY NEW YEAR

This will start you off with a good feeling... HERE