52 Years Old

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Dr. Seuss said it right.  

"Unless someone LIKE YOU CARES a whole awful lot,

Nothing is going to get better. It's NOT."

 

Spring Cleaning

 Each year the Sangres Art Guild's local art space, 3rd Street Gallery, in Westcliffe has a seasonal schedule.  Our first show is in May and our last show ends in December. The building that the gallery is situated in, is currently for sale.  So this year, we just don't know what will happen to the space which is currently being graciously donated.  Each year we have a 'spring clean' day and today was the day.  From top to bottom the two gallery floors were made 'spic and span' by the crew in the following photo. It was a work of love and care for our space.  Photo - here it is - do you know which one I am? The first show, the 2023 Calendar Show, will have it's official artist's reception on May 7th.  

  

Lots of LEARNING

 

Since the beginning of COVID, I have been immersing myself in 'learning online' with art courses offered of ALL KINDS.  Determined to revisit, practice and refine a multiplicity of mediums and techniques.  I feel it has been a winner of an undertaking.  These courses have kept me busy in the studio and pushed my nose to the grindstone.  The gains in comfort and ease with materials has me open to DOING LOTS of new and refreshing/replenishing artwork. This piece was done under the guidance of Robert Kelley who is teaching under karabullockart.com.  This is the 6th course I have been absorbed in.  Kara offers stellar and substantial learning opportunities.  

"Frank'" - the above canine - was done in willow and vine charcoal, kneaded eraser (which makes the best marks!), blenders, and cotton balls with charcoal dust.  I have lots of experience with these materials - when I began my art journey (so many years ago), this was pretty much all I used, so this part of my practice is like visiting an old friend. 

These days, working with any DUSTING materials, I wear a mask.  Not a problem, as wearing a mask is a new comfort over the past two years - right?

Moving forward to be more consumed and captivated with this genre.