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Finally, I made my website

I finally have a website. Click on the type below to go there. I will be picking up on my blogging on that site from now on.

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Presenter's Showcase October 25, 2014

Green Mountain Quilters Guild, the State Guild of Vermont, will kick off their new Outreach Program by hosting a Presenter's Showcase on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at the Old Labor Hall 46 Granite Street Barre, VT 05641

Doors open at 8:30 a.m., meeting starts at 10:00 a.m.

Program

Departing from the traditional "Technique Demos" that we usually have available, GMQG is hosting a "Presenters Showcase" featuring quilt instructors and presenters from allied fields to kick off our Outreach Program. These experts from around New England will share their expertise and offerings thereby enabling local Vermont and New Hampshire guilds in the consideration of scheduling them for future workshops and lectures.

Additionally, any Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) members in attendance will hold a brief "parlor" meeting.

A fabulous Basket will be raffled at the meeting. Tickets will be $5.00.

Recent MFA Visit

Close up of a hay bale by Jamie Wyeth

I recently had an unexpected spontaneous trip to the Museum of Fine Arts, in Boston.

I had wanted to see the Jamie Wyeth Show.  Yes, it is a very, very special show.  The paintings are worth the trip.

I also got to walk through Shinique Smith's work. While I like the energy in her work, I did not find everything resolved as well as it could be.  But, in the abstract, it is strong and Powerful!

Great visit.

Shinique Smith installation (painting on mirror and reflection on wall)

Using stencils and having a blast

It's Crafts Fair season.  I'm starting to make stuff for my non juried show.  In a way it's a lot more fun because I can make stuff... anything I want, and put it out on a table to sell!  These are large wooden clothespins.  I'm making gold & silver ones.

I'm having a blast!

Summer Surface Design

Yes, Yes, I know!  I dropped off writing and posting in my blog for a bit.

The reason? I have taken on a 35 hour a week job and believe me, I needed to.  But, I have to make art, I just HAVE to. I am in the process of  creating artistic panels so I can put some new stuff together.  It's very exciting.

I'm also setting up my studio in a new location so, I should start cranking out a new body of work soon.

Flower show: Love the metal and foliage in the garden!

Recent images of shadow and color

shadow

Color