Setting to Work

Finally getting to do some painting again after my car accident last year. I can't paint for very long but just to be able to some is something to be grateful for.

Remembering

I was recently in this show in Canada but the on-line portion of the show didn't happen so I thought I'd post my entry here. Now the show is over, my card will be sent to one of the other participants and I wl receive someone else's card.

This is the first time I've entered a show like this and it was fun to do. On reflection there are things I would change about my piece were I to do it again. But art, like so many things in life, is about a journey where you continue to make progress and learn from your prior efforts.

Day by Day

Finally I am posting about the calendar one of my photographs is included in.

The City of Dana Point produces a calendar every year with either historical or recent scenes from around the city - specifically the harbour and coastline.

I took my photograph of a great egret while on a walk beneath a cliff at a location called the Point.

Blooming Lovely

My painting of yellow Gerbera daisies sold the day after Christmas at the San Clemente Art Gallery.

Season's Greetings

Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas and New Year.

Read All About It

It is frustrating not to be able to work on my art while I recoupurate from a car accident, but I have to think long term. 
Once thing I can do is read so I am catching up with some of the art books I have. 
One such book is a fun little book I received from a friend called 'Steal like an Artist'. I think it is meant for a younger audience but it was still interesting and had some good advice for artists of all ages.

I am currently reading 'Art as Therapy' which takes a thoughtful look at the various functions of art and the way in which it can make our lives better. One of my favourite portions so far is where the author says that paintings of people doing ordinary things (in the example given, drinking a cup of tea) can cause us to elevate our view of ordinary daily activities and therefore find greater happiness and satisfaction through them.

Remembering

Every so often I like to produce art that is quite different from what I usually do. To that end I entered and was accepted into the International Mail Art show at the Richmond Art Gallery in Richmond, British Columbia.
My work was done on a postcard and recalled various memories all sparked by a choice between two pieces of fruit.

The on-line portion of the show is not yet available but I will post the link as soon as I have it.

Although I am a little sad that I will not have my work returned, I am excited to see which artwork I will receive in the swap.