I believe that abstract art is one of the purest art forms. When an artist creates intuitively - from their gut - they are channeling an essence of themselves into the piece. If a viewer is then drawn to the piece I believe they have connected to that essence of the artist on a deep, inner level. Canvas, modeling paste, tissue paper, cheesecloth, organza, other fibers and lots of paint went into this one. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this one. If you like it what pulls you? If you don't care for it what bothers you? Hope you all had a great weekend. Mine has been more than fine.

Window of Opportunity

I am toying with the idea of taking a week long class this spring with the incredible mixed media abstract artist Mary Todd Beam. It will mean dropping more than a few bucks but I do like her work and wonder if I could suck up some of her knowledge, tips and tricks while pushing my artistic envelope. Steve is more than supportive of my doing this....so what is my hesitation? Anyone out there care to share their thoughts and experience in regards to taking an intensive class for days on end? Was it worth it?

Super Moon

So far today I've been able to spend mucho time painting (yea). This abstract was inspired by the anticipation of tonight's perigee moon. Steve and I are planning to spend a quiet evening at home sitting on the front porch (perhaps sipping an adult beverage) and watching the incredible sky show tonight.

And tomorrow? Maybe - I hope - it's going to work out that I'll go see this show. Can you say inspiration extra-ordinaire?

Promises

"To everything there is....a time to build up...a time to break down....a time to dance...a time to mourn....a time to cast away stones...a time to gather stones together...."



Any of us who believe we can control our destinations, our paths are sorely mistaken. The universe and our Earth will do what must be done no matter how advanced our human engineering, achievements and technology.



Prayers and blessed thoughts to those who are suffering, afraid or bewildered.

Thaw

Take pieces of an antique quilt from the 1800's, torture some Tyvek on top of the woodstove, open the door to let out the cookin' Tyvek fumes, fray some cheesecloth, acrylic paints, pigments and finally lay down some stray fibers. Earth - renew thyself!

Can't See the Forest for the Trees

I live very close to this great artist friend and every once in awhile, when the moon is right and all the stars are aligned, we are able to spend some creative time together. This afternoon we messed around exploring mixed media art. I created this piece from part of a failed textile piece, modeling paste (please don't ever take this away from me), other fibers, a shell fragment and a healthy dose of paint. Can I spend every Sunday afternoon like this? Please?

Abstract Painting Class

Yesterday I gave an abstract painting class at the Wallkill River School. The participants were great and, even though I was exhausted at the end of the day, I had a wonderful time. Sue and Linda made some great mixed media pieces. Meanwhile, Jennifer and Jessica, the two teenagers? They just flew into combining different elements and techniques with a freedom that was awesome to watch. Next time I must remember to bring my camera so I can post photos of the class and the art that is created by the participants! All I can show & tell is the piece above that I made during the class.