Day 6, Cityscape

Day 6

30 in 30 hosted by Leslie Saeta.

I live close to the city of Rockford. It's quite a gem of a city with a bad rep. (It's been going through a lot of growing pains which started when  all the manufacturing jobs went overseas.) But Rockford has a wonderful community of Artists. One of it's studios holds a place near and dear to my heart. 317 Studio &Gallery  

 It's the home to many artists and many budding artists. This painting is from one of their Loaded Brush  painting nights where Director Therese Rowinski will take you through everything you need to know to create a painting. I teach alcohol ink classes there. Sometimes it's just good to sit back, kick off your shoes and just paint with the rest of the world.

City scape

Acrylics with a palette knife (and playing card)

16" x 20"

Not For Sale

Sept 5, A Bag for Bob

Day 5

30 in 30 hosted by Leslie Saeta.

Bob is a friend, who along with his wife, have been extremely supportive and generous of their time to my husband and I. Bob is brilliant in finances and his wife, Judith is a marketing wiz. Together, they help us get through those areas that seem foreign to us at times.

When the Rockford Art Guild chose to paint bags as their fundraiser Bob bought my bag before I even began painting it. What support! Thanks Bob and Judith.

A Bag for Bob

Alcohol Inks and Pen on a Canvas Bag 

Not For Sale

Sept 4, Dahlias in Blue

Day 4

30 in 30 hosted by Leslie Saeta.

Dahlias in Blue

Alcohol Inks and Pen on Yupo
8 x 10
$95

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Sept 3, Croton Petra

Day 3

30 in 30 hosted by Leslie Saeta.

This beautiful plant was found at the end of December, along the waterfront shops, in Savannah Georgia. The kids and I surprised my husband with a week long celebration down South for his birthday. Such a great week, such wonderful memories of a stunning city.

Croton Petra

Alcohol Ink and Pen

8" x 10" on Yupo Paper

$95

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30 in 30. September 2, Morning Orchids

Day 2

30 in 30 hosted by Leslie Saeta.

Each February the Rockford Art Guild 

hangs a show at the Nicholas Conservatory. 

It always coincides with their orchid show. I make sure I leave with a lot of new photos of possibilities to keep my soul warm during the winter months. Sometimes the quieter pictures take a while to get to. These orchids may not scream with vivid colors like some of the others but their simple elegance is undeniable.

Morning Orchids

Alcohol Ink and Pen

8" x 10"

$95

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30 in 30. September 1st, 2016

Welcome to day 1 of September's 30 in 30.  As always, this 30 in 30 is hosted by Leslie Saeta. (Thanks Leslie.) I'm writing my blog much later than usual because today I was out celebrating my daughter's birthday. It is just now at 11:15pm that I am slowing down and have time to make today's post. It seems like that was my theme for the summer... busy.  But it was a wonderful summer. The Fall is starting to look just as busy.

Talking about themes...
Many people choose themes for their 30 in 30. I do not. There are so many things I want to paint and to do that a 30 in 30 seems like purging myself of all the projects and ideas that I have been putting off. So what do I want to accomplish this month? I'd like to have a series of 8 x 10's in alcohol inks ready to go as class ideas, smaller paintings that are more affordable for those who visit my booth during shows. I'd also like to explore a bit and try a few new things. I have four commissions to do this month and am hoping to work on those this month along with four new Drive Bys. We'll see.

 

Sunflowers III

Alcohol Inks and Pen

8 x 10

Sold

I haven't tired of doing sunflowers yet. I love their cheerful brightness. They are one of my most popular classes. I never tire of sitting down and painting this painting. It's different each time.

Can you believe it's August already? 
Where did July go? 

Well I know. And even though I declared July my month off from art business and shows, it wasn't quite. But I did have a wonderful July full of classes, Art Camp, vacation and more.

The garden parties were a big hit.

We had wonderful weather for both of them. Everyone enjoyed painting together outside in the shade.

There is still room available in the August 31st party. 

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Rockford City Market on the 8th went well.

 

  I am always amazed from the benefits I get just by getting out in the community. I meet the most amazing people as well as get to catch up with some friends I haven't seen in awhile.




















My next night at City Market is August 19th.
Come on down and visit.

Art Camp started July 16th. 

It was a blast!

   Thanks Terri for joining us and making some pretty terrific meals. It wouldn't have been the same without you.

 Anne taught us some basket weaving techniques, Pam had us making friendship bracelets with some of the beads she's made.

We pounded the letters OFC on metal chips.
"Old Friends in ART Club" 

Cristi tried the Cherry Pie shot that we all shared. She said that hat would get us free drinks and I guess she was right. 

We still found time to do some alcohol inks.

Add some swimming, a few nights of game playing, some shopping and lots of food ... oh and a few drinks. We had a great time. 

Can't wait until next year! 




Then, I came home for a few days to shop with my daughters and some friends for Beth's wedding dress!

 She found a terrific dress that looks stunning on her.






Then it was beck Up North for the family vacation. 
I would add pics of that too but my program seems to be a bit overloaded. 

My cup runnith over. 

This week: Start a 4 part class at Womanspace. Then on to the Evanston Lakeshore Arts Festival this Saturday and Sunday.