Category: Exhibitions
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Quote of the Day (said about my work!)
On Monday I received a wonderful, unsolicited comment / compliment from a fellow artist, about this work, when I left it at Northwind Arts Center for juror review: “that is a very powerful piece” I couldn’t ask for a better compliment: so sincere, and so satisfying! I am happy! I certainly hope the juror agrees! …
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Thinking about … ambiguity
While considering entering a new juried show, I reviewed paintings by the show juror, Michael Paul Miller. His oil paintings are stunning: his subjects are attention getting and his technique is exquisite. All his work shown at Saatchi online is gorgeous & very impressive. The work is described as post-modern realism, dark and often depicting…
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My new downtown P.T. exhibit venue: Jim’s Barber Shop
January 2nd I got a call from Donna, at Jim’s Barber Shop (Polk & Water, downtown P.T. across from Quimper Mercantile). I left a card & request to hang artwork there after being told that they were ready for new art on the walls (local artists display for 2-3 months at a time, and there…
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Considering the Possibilities: a Salon des Refuses?
I wonder how many artists in the local area who have submitted artwork rejected by the juror for Collective Visions Gallery’s 2014 annual show? Since many works get rejected, and most artists submit several works, there must be a good many rejected artworks in the neighborhood. Enough for a Salon des Refuses? Certainly! And if…
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Two Small Expressions
Two of my art pieces have been accepted in the December juried exhibit at Northwind Arts Center. This show opens Friday, December 6 at noon, and the Opening Reception is during Port Townsend Art Walk on December 7 – 5:30 to 8 pm. Juror Michael McCollum gives an Art Talk on December 15 at 1 pm.
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Thinking about choosing artwork to display in July
I am on Susie’s list for art on the walls at 1012 Coffee Bar in July. I have lots of new work ready to hang; work that has not been displayed in town. But how to choose? I want to have professional looking “show”, with works that look good together and in this narrow display…
