30x30x30 Challenge: Day 1- Wind

September 01, 2014 in Figures

Artismovingnow.com is having a 30for30equals30 Challenge. And I'm doing it! Join me and post your work. I want to see it! #30for30equals30

Here's my piece of the day: Wind, 6" x 6", Charcoal and acrylics on photo transfers on wood.

Take an ART BREAK everyday!

To coincide with our yearly Art Break Day celebration every September, we invite anyone and everyone to partake in our 30x30x30 challenge.

Art is Moving believes in the positive power or art. Just like eating right and exercising, making art a part of your daily life will make that life a better one. It helps us connect with ourselves and connect with others. We can use art to work through stress and anxiety. Take a breather, take an art break, and see what happens.

It's easy to join the fun!

Step one: Fill in the form below to register. (We'll add your name to our participant list on our 30 for 30 equals 30 tumblr page HERE and include your website if you provide us with one).

Step two: Starting September 1st until September 30th, take 30 minutes each day to take a break and make art.

Step three: Each day during the month of September, take a photo of the art you create and upload it to our online gallery here. Don't forget to tag it! 30for30equals30

Step four: Share your awesome photo on other social media sites and tag it #30for30equals30 - WOOT!

Step five: Enjoy the positive impact art making will have on your life! Be happy knowing that you are joining the world community as we all celebrate the awesomeness of art.

A World of Imagination

August 21, 2014 in Other themes

Certain kids I know, at least at this point in their lives, prefer to explore their imaginations using legos or minecraft. I prefer maps, scraps, stamps and paint. Here's more of that kind of newness....

A World of Imagination, 8" x 8" x 2" — *A World of Imagination*, 8" x 8" x 2"

True, 8" x 8" x 2" — *True*, 8" x 8" x 2"

True: Stamps, Inkodye and other Fun

August 20, 2014 in Other themes

I admit it. I was not in high production mode this summer. It was too hot down here in Florida to do anything but swim and play. So on those rare days when I ventured into the studio, I gave myself permission to do just that. Play.

I found this product called Inkodye which is light sensitive dye. I made some of the patterned fabrics below using doilies and dye in the sun. The blue piece was the result of blue dye and doilies over already printed fabric. The other pieces were white handkerchief pieces. Hint: Although the instructions say expose in bright sun for 8 minutes, Florida summer exposure times were more like 2 minutes!

I continued embellishing these fabric pieces with some stamping. I know that there is a gigantic world of stamping out there, but I am interested more in pattern making. I found these great antique batik stamps at Sarasota Architectural Salvage. They inspired me to make my own patterns too. I found success using a broken windchime and this honey-combed cardboard piece (thank you Ikea packaging).

True was a collage that I puttered around with all summer and I think the red blossom stamping over the top helped me finish it.

Word For the Day: Grateful

August 18, 2014 in Other themes

I am grateful that its the first day of school for my boys! I am grateful that they go to such a great school where I trust the faculty. I am grateful that that they are getting what they need. I am grateful for finally finishing this painting even though it took me all summer. I am grateful for getting so much done today. And I am grateful that it's time to pick them up.

Curator's Choice: Small Works by Central Florida's Artists

August 15, 2014 in Galleries

I am thrilled to be invited by Jackie Otto-Miller to participate in this show at the Anita S. Wooten Gallery at the Valencia East Campus. There are 26 great artists including Cindy Anderson, Ellie Diez Massaro, Kim Lemonakis Miller and Jamieson Thomas. Jackie was one of my painting professors at Rollins College and I can't wait to see the collection she has put together. All the work is under 16" in any direction. I plan on being at the opening on September 5th. The show begins today.

Curator's Choice
Small Works By Central Florida Artists 2014

Anita S. Wooten Gallery; Valencia East Campus
August 15, 2014 to September 26, 2014
Opening Friday, September 5, 6:30 to 8:30 pm

New workshop in October 2014

July 30, 2014 in Workshops

I have a new workshop to add to the list! Come play for 2 days!!

2 Day Mixed Media Workshop at Maitland Art Center

October 18-19, 2014 Saturday-Sunday, 12 to 5pm

Standing Apart

July 24, 2014 in Photography

My photo Station won the Viewbug award for the Standing Apart Contest. How fun! Thanks Viewbug!

Sizzling Hot Sale

July 20, 2014 in Shop

Its HOT in Florida! So I'm being cool and having a SIZZLING HOT SALE!

Use code SIZZLINGHOT20 and get 20% off your order from my SHOP or my Etsy shop.

Offer good through July 31st.

Capture Series: Summer Fun with Photography

July 11, 2014 in Photography

I recently got a tour of the Quittacas Water Treatment Plant from my husband's cousins and we had the best time! The five lakes and reservoirs that supply the drinking water to all of New Bedford and Dartmouth MA, are just beautiful. The technology that purifies the water (think giant Brita water filters the size of buildings) are fascinating. And the industrial fixtures left behind in the older plant, would make any steam punk fan go crazy. It made me shutter trigger happy. Here's some of what I saw......