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.
Other themes
Metamorphosis and Longevity
I recently have fallen in love (again) with doing mosaics! It started with doing pots with my boys at Cub Scouts. This past weekend I went on the prowl at Renningers Antiques and found this cute table for $10. I wanted to create something colorful and meaningful. I am thrilled with the results.
I decided to pay homage to Clara Driscoll, who worked for Louis Comfort Tiffany. Check out the great book, Clara and Mr. Tiffany. She not only created and designed his dragonfly and wisteria motifs, she created and designed the first lamps that would become his lamp collection! He not only never gave credit to his huge staff of women (the male glass workers were on strike and the women were cheaper to employ), Tiffany never let his female staff get married as long as they worked for him! So for all the women throughout the ages who have helped others get all the money and credit, I give you the spirit of the butterflies and dragonflies: metamorphosis and longevity!
Announcing a new Shop on my site
More New Small Works
Here's a preview of some of the pieces I just finished for Arts On Douglas Gallery for the Small Things Considered show. Show opens December 7, 2013 from 4 pm to 7 pm and hangs for the month of December.
Few new originals
Tumbledown
6" x 6", acrylics, fabric and paper collage on wood panel
Big Sky
I'm trying my hand at some landscapes. Its been a while and I'm needing to do some different work before my head explodes. Sunset series to come....
Big Sky, 16" x 16"
Spring
Spring has sprung in Florida, even though its been the coldest spring break that I can remember! But I have planted my next garden, the birds are eating from our feeders and the flowers are in bloom. What better inspiration to play with small new paintings!
Temperance
I'm proud to announce that my painting Forgiveness is being used in conjunction with a film called Temperance by Maria Sanders. More to come. Can't wait to see the film Maria!