Posted in creative process, Fun with Art, My Work on Display, Uncategorized on Jan 29th, 2009 1 Comment »
Margaret Godfrey, a watercolorist from the Eugene area, has taken me up on the offer of an interview. You can see my questions to her, and her answers, on her blog MSGodfreyArt. I find it interesting to hear what let people to pursue art, and find out more about the glimpses we get of each [...]
Posted in creative process on Jan 27th, 2009 2 Comments »
I think the longevity of the artist depends on always being willing, able, and unafraid, to step into unknown territory. – Maria Irene Fornes I went into my studio today to see what would happen. I thought maybe I could start a new painting, do some value studies, etc. But I was seduced by an [...]
Posted in My Work on Display on Jan 23rd, 2009 3 Comments »
My painting “Grace & Mameo” was juried into the Beaverton Arts Commission Showcase, set to open February 7 with an artist’s reception from 7-9 pm. The show will be at the beautiful Beaverton Library, 12375 SW 5th St., continuing February 8-21. Artists display the work that was juried, plus they can also exhibit up to [...]
Posted in creative process on Jan 20th, 2009 2 Comments »
What fun to share interview questions with other creative bloggers! Leslie Miller’s great blog Textures Shapes and Color had a wonderful interview, and I thought it would be interesting to participate. Here are her questions to me and my answers. 1. Tell us about the name of your blog, “Art is Truth”. What is compelling [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 20th, 2009 No Comments »
It has been an emotional morning, watching the coverage of Barack Obama’s inauguration as 44th President of the United States. I found his speech inspiring, moving and sobering as he charged Americans to live up to the responsibilities that our citizenship in this great nation require. It is amazing and inspiring to see his strength, [...]
Posted in Art Classes, creative process, Fun with Art on Jan 15th, 2009 1 Comment »
A Bird does not sing because it has an answer — it sings because it has a song. — Proverb I spent the afternoon in my studio, puttering, trying to find my song. I’ve been quiet artistically for so long, I can’t quite remember where I left it. I started out today with just a [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 13th, 2009 No Comments »
I spent yesterday digging out the clutter of Christmas in preparation for hosting my critique group here today. It feels so strange to have nothing to show to my peers. My only production in the studio has been my project for the 100 artists show at Mary Lou Zeek Gallery in Salem, Oregon. That had [...]
Posted in creative process, Music, Publications on Jan 11th, 2009 2 Comments »
I have decided to try to make more of my posts about art, while still trying to share a few personal tidbits… how do you separate art from life? One goal I thought of for my posts this year was to try to share a quote about creativity for each post, and how it applies [...]
Posted in creative process, Fun with Art, My Work on Display, Uncategorized on Jan 9th, 2009 2 Comments »
Whew! The holidays really threw me for a spin as far as art goes…. Book Club, Critiques, family gatherings, Husband’s birthday, decorating, socializing… I think I’m going to become a hermit! (not) I am ready to get back into the studio though, and did so yesterday! I finally finished my project for Mary Lou Zeek’s [...]
