There are lots of articles on the negative sides of social media: how to handle all the outlets, how to stay on top of it, and not become overwhelmed. Even reading about it is overwhelming! But why not approach it from the other side? How can you put social media to work FOR you? Here are the ways social…
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Show: VALA Springtime Installation
My piece Trespass has been accepted into the spring show at VALA! Would you like to meet me up there for a viewing? I checked out the space a few weeks ago, and it’s a lovely mix of show and working artist spaces. There is a reception on Friday, March 6th, but unfortunately I’m out…
Studio Sale
It’s time for some of my pieces to move on, and artEAST is helping. They’re having a Studio Sale: we gallery artists get to clean out our workrooms and bring you discounted work and spare supplies. Like anything you see? These pieces are 33% to 50% off! To see these pieces, join me this weekend…
The Productivity of Puttering
Eventually I will come up with a body of work. By some time next summer, I will have spotted a theme, discovered a concept, made enough art that fits it, and will be busy telling its stories. But not now. Not in the middle of December, where it’s gray outside, where for the moment, we’re…
Winter Images
I love looking through my photographs for winter inspiration. This year, I’ve chosen these images to represent the turning of the year.
Show: FALLing at artEAST
This piece, Fusing, was accepted into a show at artEAST! FALLing was curated by Donna Porter, opens September 27, and runs through November 9. I’ll be at the opening reception and would love to see you there, if you’re in the area. Here are the details: Where: artEAST Art Center, 95 Front St. N, Issaquah, WA…
2014 Portfolio: Building Blocks
More than a year ago, I started a daily collage project. By spring of 2014, I had not only 365 new pieces, I had found a new muse. Each collage I made taught me more about composition, color, and commitment. This collection of images served as a springboard for my new digital work this year….
Sneak Peek: artEAST Front Window
Want a preview of my fall work? I just finished up a bunch of new pieces, based on my daily collage project, and they are going to be big! In the literal sense, I mean: I increased the size of my digital files so that I could print up to 2 feet wide with ease….