Tuesday, January 26, 2010

The Big Gap




Now let me explain the reason for the absence from my blog...Last fall I responded to a request for proposals for hanging artwork in the center atrium of the Westminster Recreation Center, north of Denver...they were remodeling the pool area and wanted to have some art as part of the re-dedication...long story short, I won the commission..and have been painting ever since! the proposal involved 4 black fabric banners, each 4' x 12' and depicting a different Colorado season...painted with acrylic in the mosiac stlye of my smaller banners, it's been a real learning experience (finding UV resistant fabric with a fire rating, for one) ...I am now working on the final banner (winter), with the hanging intallation to be scheduled in late February...working on my 4' wide drawing board in my office/studio I roll each banner as I paint each panel. As each banner is complete, I take it to the LAC gallery to get an overall look by hanging it from our upper gallery railing...these photos indicate roughly how they will be seen when installed. These pics are the fall and spring seasons...I will soon post the summer banner...Now, back to painting!

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Poppies


This painting (24 x 18 acrylic) is my latest and is currently hanging at the LAC Gallery...on such a snowy day, it is a reminder of summer to come!

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Glass Mosaic


Here's the small glass mosaic that I did as a prt of Kathy Thaden's recent mosaic workshop...I have quite a few old wood windows from a neighbor, so I have lots more mosaics planned using stained glass!

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Yellow Day Lilies


Just finished this painting of some yellow daylilies from my yard..a great reminder of summer, now that the days are getting colder...this acrylic on canvas painting is 24" x 18".

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Christmas work...


Over the last few weeks I have been inspired to use some of my techniques on pillow covers with a Christmas theme...using general painting and the mosaic technique, I finished about a dozen pillows...here they are!


Mosaic Workshop

Last Saturday I attended a mosaic workshop at the Lakewood Arts Council Gallery by Kathy Thaden, master mosaic artist! It was great fun..I did stained glass mosaic on glass and others did mosaics on various sorts on a 6x6 wood panel...our homework was to finish the cutting and gluing activities of our designs.....next Saturday we will learn grouting technique and then I'll post some photos of the finished work!

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

'By the Door' Banner


This small banner was done for my in-laws to place beside their new entry door...it reflects their love for the mountains of Colorado...the size is 9" x 15, acrylic on black canvas.