Seeking the Holy Gra-yish Blue
So much goes on behind the scenes. Since I spend a lot of time sculpting a piece, I want complete control over the colors–no “glaze surprises” (there is no such thing–too many variables–application, kiln atmosphere, but we can always hope!). As a fellow clay artist said, “When you open the kiln, it’s either Christmas… or Halloween.” Now, I am trying to be more spontaneous, and do like surprises. Even get some “happy surprises” when I open the kiln. But sometimes it’s Halloween. Happens to everyone in this business. I...
Read MoreNewest work–Shoulder Cats!!!
Not sure where this idea came from–although my work is getting more serious, I can’t resist the temptation for a little whimsy or the unexpected. Also, we had a sweet little kitty named Puddles who, at 5 pounds, would climb up my leg, etc. and get to my shoulder. There she would ride around while I continued with daily activities. Shoulder Cat 1 (soon to be renamed), bone dry. Shoulder Cat 2 (also soon to be renamed), leather hard. These have been a long time coming–so much has been going on–all good: Applying for shows. Getting in to shows. Lots of teaching in the...
Read MoreFacebook Fan Page Revisited
I am slowly joining getting a handle on social networking. As I said in an earlier post, I love Facebook Fan Page–I get swept away navigating all over the place in Facebook, and Twitter is too brief for me (but give me time on that one). Have Linked-in page, but haven’t done much with that yet. Gotta spend time in the studio! If you check out the Facebook Fan Page, you can see photos of my work in one place, rather than having to scroll around, as you do in this blog. Anyway, since I am still not sure how to list the Fan Page address (the url seems to be different every time I...
Read MoreArtist Statement
I keep tweaking my artist statement–always feel it’s too simplistic. Anyway, here goes with the statement for the North Carolina Artists Exhibition. Feel free to comment. Be gentle–you know how sensitive we AR-TISTES are. ———- My art, influenced by an educational background in biology and anthropology, reflects my interest in the interdependence between humans and other creatures with which we share the planet. Inspiration comes from a desire to understand the world from a non-human point of view. This, along with many years of experience working with...
Read MoreTHE 2010 North Carolina Artists Exhibition to be held Sunday Feb. 28
Soon Caroline and Grace and Max and Gizmo will be putting on their winter coats and traveling to Raleigh for the 2010 North Carolina Artists Exhibition! We are all very excited. Artists were allowed to submit up to two pieces and both of mine got in! I found out that over 400 pieces were submitted and, due to space limitations, only 67 were accepted, so I’m very happy. Hope you can come to Raleigh to hear the Juror John Beerman’s lecture and see the show! Date: Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010 Location: Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts Juror’s Lecture (Mr. John Beerman)...
Read MoreCaroline & Grace and Max & Gizmo Going to Raleigh
This just in–Caroline and Grace and Max and Gizmo have been accepted into the Raleigh Fine Arts Society Show. Opening Reception, with Juror’s Lecture will be Sunday, Feb. 28. More information coming soon! Max and Gizmo Caroline and...
Read More