Friday: New Legacies Show Opening Reception
The work in this show just keeps getting better every year. It’s fun to walk through the exhibit and see work by nationally (and internationally) recognized artists and in some cases, see work that I’ve seen on the web or in a magazine and hoped I would one day get to see in person. I’m very honored to have 2 pieces of my work included in this show.
I saw lots of friends and met several new ones, talked so much I didn’t get a chance to take any photos of artists with their work. But as the reception was ending, I did take a quick moment to snap a few photos of the show so I could give you a glimpse of the exhibit. There’s also a show catalog available for purchase through the Lincoln Center.
Monday: A Quick Trip to Cheyenne to Present My Artist Talk
Even though it’s a shorter drive than going to Denver, I haven’t been to Cheyenne for years. On Monday night, I enjoyed the trip north to give my artist talk to the Cheyenne Heritage Quilt Guild, a fine group of quilt artists that sure have a lot going on (they’ve donated 80+ quilts to charitable organizations in the past year!) and they set deadlines with terms like “tomorrow, by sun down”.
I shared my creative life story and a bunch of my current textile paintings as well as some of my “Hanna-Dye” functional art wares. It was fun to visit Cheyenne – I love the old vintage signage downtown and all the retro motel signs along “the strip” (aka Lincolnway).
It was even better that I got to relax and enjoy the scenery on the way up and back, since I was accompanied by my most excellent posse who drove, set up, listened, and packed up our whole show with such precision, it felt like we were a circus act that had come to town, did our thing, and promptly headed on to the next gig. (Thanks Christy, Barbara, and Sally-Mom!)
Tuesday: Another Show is Hung
For the second year in a row, I’m participating in a group show with 2 of my grad school buddies, Christy Martell and Barbara Gilhooly. It includes Christy’s book sculptures, Barbara’s paintings on wood, and 5 of my textile paintings.
Our show is at the Directions gallery in the CSU Visual Art building on campus, now through end of August. We may plan a closing reception in late August, once the students are back for classes.
Thursday: Fun Eco-Dye Resources Arrived in the Mail
With all the markets, shows, talks, and openings, I haven’t had much studio time here recently. So, I am gearing up for some play time with my dyes, fabrics, and threads this weekend.
I’m also in the gathering mode for pulling together all the supplies and materials I’ll be needing for my upcoming Eco-Dye Playshop this October. Always looking to continue to learn, practice, and build my experience, I ordered some new resources.
I’ll forever be both a student and a teacher, reading, watching, trying, doing, and sharing my knowledge. If you’re considering joining us for my Eco-Dye Playshop, there are still a few spots left and still time to register at the early bird discounted rate. Click here for full details and to register.
The Ghost Baby
Emma’s always had a fabric fetish and needs something in her mouth at all times. One day when Barbara had a whole dryer full of stuffed animals she’d brought home from the thrift store for a kid’s project she had planned, she let Emma pick one out to keep for herself. Emma stuck her head in the dryer and came out with this little gem which we’ve called “the ghost baby” – it’s a little halloween ghost complete with a little orange treat bag attached by just a couple of threads.
Emma carries it everywhere, sometimes leaves it out in the yard face down and we retrieve it (she’s trained us well). It’s her favorite toy and she’s so gentle with it that after over a year, it still has it’s little treat bag – it gets washed every now and then too.
The other day I walked into the living room and there she was lying there with her “baby” in this pose. She brings so much joy, I love her spirit.
Just had to share this sweetness,
Love this post! Soooo much fun!