Memory Lane

I gave a talk today to a group in Muskoka, Canada. Part of the lecture had me going through  history of my work, what I was doing along the way, and this image came up. For a year I wrapped my front yard tree in a piece of printed fabric I made. Each day, rain, sun, sleet, ice. What a year, right?
 

Yesterday

Well, thought if I'd shared over 4,500 posts with you all, my blog family, I would be remiss if i didn't share that this little boy can now be called 'grandson'. So, here you are. Now there are two grandchildren to love. You can all be aunties and uncles if you wish.
 

Lights are Still On

A few parts of the northeast are having strong winds and outages. So far, all good. I've a lot to do, need that electric. Stay safe, all.

My Exotic Life

So, gallery hopping one day, washing screens the next. Getting ready for virtual printing class, and it's a full house. With about 3 dozen screens surrounding me, there are still not enough. I'll clean off some 'expendable' ones so I've got clear screens to add resists. Never enough, never.

Recon Mission

The Dove Project in Geneva, New York, has a lovely gallery. An opening today of Maureen Church's landscapes was the excuse for my small quartet to 'case' the place for our show this summer. Arthur Dove, noted painter, lived and worked in this building during his career. More later. 
 

Last Glance

I'm happy this has a new home. Here's a last look at the entire work. I must say that I wanted a bit more time to spend with it. I don't often raw edge machine applique anything, but this yearly series has been a good way to experiment and change. I'll start earlier next year to spend more time with it.

 

First Friday

The portrait exhibit, a yearly extravaganza, opened tonight in Studio 402, the floor above my studio. I nipped in to see it, check my piece (just to the right in this pic) and learned later that it has been sold. So, a good night for me! Works will be up next First Friday as well, so if you're in Rochester, NY, go.
 

Progress

I've turned the corner on this piece. The mid-section was fairly muddy, and this is a clearer resting place, a kind of 'eye of the storm' perhaps. I've got little time in the next month, so it will sit and fester awhile. But on return, my hope is that it'll look new. Tomorrow is First Friday, see for yourself.
 

Totality Eclipse Preclipse

I change the pinwall each time I'm in in the studio. Time for me to start thinking about the total eclipse of the sun that will take place here in Rochester on April 8. I might save this for the Open House for First Friday. Join me 6-9 this Friday. Studio 301, Anderson Arts Building, Anderson Ave corner Goodman.
 

Waiting in the Dugout

The wall to the left of my main pinwall holds things that catch my fancy. But here, this composition has become a force to be reconned with. It's clear imagery, bold color, and divisions make the 'thing' on the other wall seek counsel. Which I must do.
 

Start New

New Year's day, a great time to start again. I've got a selection of pieces, some are already getting sewn together in 'blobs' and will start to travel around the design wall. It'll take more time to get it to settle into a composition, but I've got all year!