Here’s the scoop…. I have been selected to have two of my paintings, “Sisters” and “Shades of Sapphire”, published in “Best of Worldwide Mixed Media Artists, Volume 1”. They will be featured in the A-K edition. Books will hopefully be available Spring of 2010. I will post an update as soon as soon as it is available.
November 2010 Update: Best of Worldwide Mixed Media Artists, Vol. 1 is finished. It is a bit behind schedule due to some unexpected language barriers with some of the foreign artists. Once that hurdle was handled, they moved quickly. I received my copies in the mail and am really excited about it. They made a change in painting selections for better layout purposes. Instead of “Sisters”, they published “Vineyard’s Song” along with “Shades of Sapphire”. I am humbly honored to have been chosen to be in this book. Thank you, Kennedy Publishing!
I believe there is a place of solitude an artist must attain—a place where one discovers who they are and what they are about—their deep beliefs and inner convictions. It is out of that place of understanding and being at peace with oneself that individuality begins to be birthed and is expressed through the creative process. As the real artist in you becomes evident, your art evolves and you are better able to develop your own individual technique and style…no longer feeling the need to attempt copying the works of other artists. For me, this is the element that makes some artists stand out above others.
Delivered paintings this morning to Center Pointe at 201 N. Elm Street, Greensboro, for my first solo exhibit. I don’t take this opportunity lightly considering that in 2006 and part of 2007 I wasn’t sure if I would live through the year. But God has been merciful and good to me… He has healed and strengthened my body and enabled me to continue to paint. I am daily aware that He is my strength and gives me the vision and direction for the paintings I create. I may never regain the energy I once took for granted, but I am at rest with where I am today. Then again, all my energy may return one day…. my hope is that if it does, I won’t fall back into old habits of trying to live life by my own power. It’s better this way…leaning on the One that is my strength, support and comfort.
I am so excited about having some of my paintings on display in my first solo exhibit sponsored by Heart of Living Home Gallery from January 26 through the end of March in the lobby at Center Pointe on Elm Street in downtown Greensboro. I had a really good reception to my artwork at the Center Pointe Model Penthouse Grand Opening and now that the model is closed, several pieces will be placed in the lobby for viewing and purchase.
The Grand Opening of the Center Pointe Model Penthouse ran for three weekends in December and January. They had an excellent turnout and raised over $7000 for Hospice. It was an honor and pleasure to be a part of such an outstanding event.
Well, I’ve got two new paintings started. They are in varied stages of having texture and color applied. It’s fun to start new ones…I had a couple of ideas in my mind on where I wanted to go with them when I started two days ago and already they are taking me on a different journey. To me, this is the thrill of the creative process. It will be interesting to see what is next. Today, I added more texture. Wonder what tomorrow will bring once this layer of texture is dry?.....
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