Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Artist Quotes - Michelangelo

I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free. ~Michelangelo

If people knew how hard I worked to get my mastery, it wouldn't seem so wonderful at all. ~Michelangelo

Lord, grant that I may always desire more than I can accomplish. ~Michelangelo

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Paintings Back Home - Ahhh! Exhibit over!

My home is now decorated with my nature watercolor paintings again. My husband and I took my exhibit down from Moonwinks's Cafe yesterday. The people there said they really enjoyed them, and were sorry to see them go. One man told my husband how much he and his wife enjoyed my paintings, an my husband said, "You know, they're for sale". The man said he couldn't afford it.

When I take my paintings to an exhibit, they usually come off of my walls around the house from various rooms. I miss seeing them at home, because they are a part of the decor. I try to fill in the gaps with other paintings, so the walls don't look so empty. I'm always glad to get them back again. My husband made me promise to not to take a particular painting down, because he enjoys seeing it so much. He also "bought" one of my first watercolor painings! I'm not kidding - he shelled out some money and said, "Now you sold a painting".  He always reminds me that it's his painting. I thought that was very sweet. He's my biggest fan!
  

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Moonwinks Cafe Exhibit

Taking down my watercolor painting exhibit at Moonwinks Cafe today; it's been up during the month of January in the town of Dixboro.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

AAWA Holiday Arts & Crafts Show - Booth Pic


My booth at the 2011 AAWA Holiday Arts & Crafts Show held at the Polo Fields-Washtenaw Country Club. Lovely venue there! 


Sunday, November 13, 2011

Riverside Arts Center Gallery Holiday Arts & Crafts Sale

Getting ready to participate in the December Art and Gifts Exhibit and Sale at the Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti, MI 48197. December 2-11 (2 weekends). Friday 5-9pm, Saturday 12-7pm, Sunday  1-4pm.  If you are in the area, I hope you'll plan on stopping by to see all of the wonderful arts and crafts for sale by local artists.  

Saturday, October 8, 2011

Art Drink Coasters - Practicality meets Art

This is one of my new items on Etsy - Art Drink Coasters or mini mouse pads. Pretty and practical! 4"x4" x 1/4" thick. What do you think?  



http://www.etsy.com/listing/83327405/drink-coasters-bird-painting-set-of-4




Friday, October 7, 2011

AAWA Monday Night Program - Festifools 10/17 from 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Open to Public

Ann Arbor Women Artists - AAWA Monday Night Speaker Program:
October 17th  - Mark Tucker creator of  “FestiFools”, in association with University of Michigan
Location:  7:30 p.m. – Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin, Ann Arbor
Open to the Public.
If you’ve stood on Main Street in early April watching the Festifools parade wondering how all those giant  puppets come to life, this program is for you!  Mark will share the history of the puppets and the value of hands on public art.