Capturing Emotions!
Spring Glory
Spring Glory
Are you a setting goals type of person? If so, how are you doing now
that we are half way through the year? As many of you know, I like to
write a list of goals at the beginning of the year, and then check the
list periodically to see how I'm doing.
One of my art goals for 2024 that I have incorporated and really
enjoyed, is teaching more and sharing my love of painting. It has been
such a great experience for me. As they say, sometimes the teacher
learns as much as the students. That has been very true for me. Each
week before I teach a technique, I do a trial painting to think about
how I want to explain my process. It has brought up to the surface why
I do what I do, and has reminded me of techniques that I haven't used
in a long time. It has also made slow down and not just jump right into
a painting, but think about the process. Seeing my students learning
and growing and getting positive feedback has warmed my heart. If you
are interested in taking some classes, let me know and I'll add you to
my class list. I am hoping to start some new classes during the winter
and will be offering up some holiday card making classes as well.
Blue Heron Class
Blue Heron Class
Columbine Class
Columbine Class
Another of my goals was to take an art therapy class. My intention is
to help me explore my abstract art and assist in the process of
teaching how to tap into one's emotions. I'm part way through the
course and have just started a new series of abstract paintings dealing
with emotions and feelings. I'm striving to have a series of these soon
to put together as show.
I'm Listening
I'm Listening
I'm also ramping up and prepping for two more Plein Air Festivals. I
will be competing in the Estes Park Plein Air Festival in late August
and then in the Steamboat Springs Plein Air Festival in late September.
I always love these events, and am hoping to incorporate a bit of my
abstract side into these Plein Air paintings. I have been experimenting
with some new techniques and enjoying using my palette knife to create
more emotion, movement and texture.
A Little Turbulence
A Little Turbulence
Fall in the Mountains
Fall in the Mountains
Coming up in October, I will once again be participating in the Open
Studio's tour during the first 3 weekends. I'm looking into sharing a
space with some other artists and will let you know when that is
finalized and the exact location of that show/sale. If there are any
paintings that you have been eyeing and want before this sale, feel
free to reach out to me.
The Weather is Changing
The Weather is Changing
Enjoy the rest of your summer and I hope your mid year reflections
bring you joy.
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