My Big Debut!

                                                        Tranquility in Motion

Tomorrow is the Artist Reception for the Art Hop at the Georgetown Library from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 and it's also 1st Friday in Georgetown, which means the shops stay open late.  I have one piece of artwork that was accepted into the Art Hop, and for those of you that can't make it to the big wing ding I've attached a picture for your viewing pleasure and curiosity.  I also have some pieces on display at Framer's Gallery so tomorrow marks my official debut and I hope its the first of many!  I'm looking forward to seeing what all the other art looks like, it will either boost my confidence level or make me feel totally inadequate... or maybe a bit of both.  Hope to see you there!

Autumn is in the Air!

                    Impressions of Fall                                                                   Impressions of Fall II

Today was a fun day! I went over to Georgetown and took some paintings to the Framer's Gallery for display during the month of October.  I may have gone a little overboard on the Autumn theme, but I can't help it... I get down right giddy in the fall... here in Texas the summers are so incredibly rough that with the first tiny cool front that wafts through I go into overdrive.  And so it was that I found myself painting fall leaves and everything in Autumn hues and I just couldn't stop.  Even though a bit cliche', I was really pleased with the Autumn leaves series and had a lot of fun doing them, I feel like I have truly immersed myself in the change of seasons rather letting the seasons pass me by! 

Getting My Foot in the Door

                                                       AUTUMN LEAVES

Once again I find myself unemployed, but I'm not complaining... I hated my job and apparently they didn't much care for me.  So, while I am searching for that elusive perfect job I am once again taking the opportunity to submerge myself in the quirky, subjective and fascinating world of art.

Even though I didn't much care for my job in the corporate world, when I got laid off, much to my surprise I went into a mild depression.  Now some artists thrive on depression and do some of their best work, but not me.  I sat in my chair and watched endless day time t.v. for 3 months.  So in order to break out of this slump I knew I needed to get involved in an art class.  I started taking an art critique/demonstration class led by Nancy Brown and Sue Nosler Gray.  This was just the kick in the pants that I needed!  Now I can't stop painting, I'm trying new things and surprising even myself.  I'm painting for me and not trying to please anybody else.  I'm having a blast and I think it shows!

So, let me know what you think!