October Workshop Rescheduled

Join me Sunday, November 4th from 1-3 PM at A Whole New Light to learn how to paint this rustic, 12" x 12" pumpkin board sign. The rustic board has a galvanized metal border on two sides and a galvanized metal "Harvest" sign will be provided to each participant to attach to their finished sign. No experience is necessary and class size is small to ensure everyone has an enjoyable experience. $35 includes all supplies and refreshments.

October Painting Workshop

***Update: The workshop will now take place on Sunday, November 4th, from 1-3PM***

Join me Thursday, October 18th from 6-8:30 PM at A Whole New Light to learn how to paint this rustic, 12" x 12" pumpkin board sign. The rustic board has a galvanized metal border on two sides and a galvanized metal "Harvest" sign will be provided to each participant to attach to their finished sign. No experience is necessary and class size is small to ensure everyone has an enjoyable experience. $35 includes all supplies and refreshments.

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Wheaton Festival of Fine Craft

I love viewing and speaking with other artists and on Sunday I had the opportunity to attend the Wheaton Festival of Fine Craft. It's a well established, local show that draws talented artists and craftspeople from all over the country. 

I gain inspiration by browsing different mediums and experiencing what other artists are doing. I really enjoyed the demonstrations that were offered: Glass blowing, wood turning, weaving and more! Having the opportunity to see other artists creating brings a new perspective to my own work and provides great motivation.

I was really excited to see an artist I met at my very first show at Appel Farm 8 years ago, Ramona T Maziarz. She is an exceptional pen and ink artist who utilizes nature and animals as her inspiration in her drawings. I immediately had a connection to one of her miniature originals of a hummingbird moth. Years ago, I had a flowering bush right outside my kitchen window that would attract hummingbird moths that I enjoyed watching as I washed the dishes. Unfortunately, due to home renovations we had to remove the bush. I purchased the drawing and will be hanging it by my sink to admire. It is pictured below.

I also used my time at Wheaton to support some friends. I am the Social Media Coordinator for the Salem County Arts in Bloom Studio Tour. While at Wheaton, I documented the participation of fellow Arts in Bloom artists. Below are some pictures of those who were exhibiting this past weekend.

Pumpkins in the Wheaton Pumpkin Batch

Hummingbird Moth by Ramona T. Maziarz

Glass ornaments by Deb DiMarco

Painted Glass by Deb DiMarco

Annette Devitt demonstrating weaving

Annette Devitt demonstrating weaving

Skeff Thomas and Diane Driessen

Skeff Thomas and Diane Driessen

Dana Gayner

Volunteer

This painting began as a photograph that I took on my iPhone. Just as the name describes it, this pumpkin is our volunteer who decided to grow on it's own (my guess is from a seed that came from the pumpkin I threw there last year after it got all funky). I was really intrigued with how the pumpkin was hidden and shaded behind the leaves and vines. I thought it created an interesting composition and nice metaphor for the work of volunteers. Most of the time volunteers are never seen but hidden in the background of an event or task. The same is true for this pumpkin. You wouldn't know it was there if you didn't look behind the leaves. What do you think of this painting? I would love to hear your thoughts.

Volunteer - Acrylics on Panel - 5" x 5"