CED #134...in progress... I think this was one of the laziest days that I have had in a long while. I did, however, complete my CED #134, poolside. Sigh. I love lazy days. And it's Mother's Day today. My own mom, granny, best friend's mom and sister are all back home in NC. So...before it's all said and done...Happy Mother's Day (again) to my mom, Brenda Love. My mom is the person that always kept me motivated and supported my love of art...to my best friend's mom- truly my second mom, Jennifer German. I love you dearly and you will always be a part of my life and a reminder of my dear friend...my beautiful sister, Morgan Love, a tough gal who will never take any mess off anyone, but who has the most gentle soul, especially when it comes to caring for our granny, she is in the nursing home now and I don't know if she remembers me anymore but I love her dearly...and finally, somewhere out there, Lucy Gironda, is looking down on all of us...my husband and his sister are a reflection of the wonderful woman that she was. There are so many other mothers that have impacted my life, John's aunts on both sides, my old HS cheer coach...but today I am focusing on these ladies specifically, although all of you have my love and respect. Hats off to all of you, I love you dearly.
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Here are some pics from the Magic Hat event last night in Fort Lauderdale...fun times! Special thanks to Jess, Sof and Steven for the support! I really thought I might sleep in this morning...but the cats had other plans. So I figured I might as well head to the pool to work on my CED #132. I am trying to do this as much as I can...before the South Florida heat and humidity make it impossible. Today's lady in blue...she's a mess. Life is a little chaotic, her life is a little upside down at the moment, but she's going to be just fine. I must say, I am really enjoying these blue sketches. I feel a little less stressed working with this one color and medium. Sometimes it is nice to simplify things. Then...I had the most A-MA-ZING experience this afternoon My friend and fellow art teacher Nicole asked me to cover her Bak prep class at the Armory Art Center in West Palm. (Bak is a local arts school that kids have to audition to get into, the level of art being produced, the teachers, the students...all top level) So I said, 'sure'. Folks, that was kind of Twilight Zone experience. 14 little folks...so into their art...listening, evaluating the work...like teaching a college class where the folks are trapped in little kids bodies. It was awesome. We did an opening sketch activity; I was able to walk around and give some in-progress critique of the works and talk to the kids a little...then it was time for...this is perfect for me....SELF PORTRAITS. Really? Is this a dream? (Deep sigh, eyes dreamy) The kids were scheduled to learn about self portraits. Hearts. Fireworks. Tears of joy. Simply amazing. And some real talent in the group. Two hours of art teacher heaven. Thanks so much, Nicole! To top it off...I forgot that today was the ART ROCK craft fair at the Armory. Awesome art, awesome artists...inspiration all around. Even saw some fellow ANE Artists there- what a small, wonderful art world! So now...I am sleepy. Need a nap. The Magic Hat at the Green Room is tonight, need to rest up for that. My piece is one of five to be 'judged' tonight, in person and via Facebook. I am looking forward to seeing the work, and hanging out with fellow Tipsy Art girl, Jess. Pics to come!
...CED #132 is done! Got...to..sleep...now. ...and congrats to my new 2012-2013 JV Cheerleaders! Looking forward to a great season : ) Back to the pool to draw today, even if it was for a bit. This week has been very busy for me with cheerleading tryouts...I need to figure out now how I can balance my time so that my art doesn't suffer and I also can provide a good experience for the girls that I coach. The final tryout is tomorrow...Saturday I am subbing for a Bak prep class at the Armory, which I am super excited about ...art event at the Green Room tomorrow night...and lot's of artin' all weekend! The past few days have been a little draining! Where to start..I did not win the RCA trip but I sure did get some support- almost 400 people 'liked' my photo, over 130 comments and 37 shares... regardless of the outcome, or what the deciding factors were, it was great to get such a wave of support. If you voted and are reading this, THANK YOU! If it had been judged on votes I would have came in 2nd to a gal with close to 500 votes- wow! Yay teachers!! In the workd of art...My CED #130 is complete and posted. Also of interest, one of my art friends posted this link about the Magic Hat show this coming weekend at the Green Room in Fort Lauderdale; http://greenroomlive.com/blog/8-local-artists-duke-it-out-this-saturday-for-the-magic-hat-art-battle/ I am looking forward to it, especially since the work is already with Gina and all I need to do is go and have fun : ) Long day. Tired. Forgot to post my CED to the website, but I remember to post it to my art FB page...so I guess that is not a total loss...anyway...CEDs #128-129...all done!
Despite staying up way past my bedtime...I woke up at 6:30 this morning ready to...draw. And I wanted to draw at the beach. So I did. Beautiful day, not too hot...looked like this right here... So I was thinking when I first got there that the ocean looked pretty calm. From a distance it was calm. But when I sat down I saw that the water was a little rough when the waves were crashing on the shore. Truthfully, I have a love/hate relationship with the ocean. I think the ocean is beautiful. I love the beach. I love the smell of the saltwater, the sand between my toes, the way the sound is muffled by the wind. But I am also deathly afraid of the ocean. I can't swim, and the thought of getting in the water...where I can't feel the bottom...terrifies me. I think the the fish are beautiful, but I am scared of them just the same.
So as the drawing began to unfold across my paper...I realized that I was drawing the ocean, embodied as a woman. |
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