Why is it that many of us feel compelled to put hats on our pets during the holidays? A mystery, really. Here’s what Taylor really thinks: Make no mistake about it — Mendelssohn would rather have a nap than a hat. They are both happy Christmas is over! Now, do I still have the black […]
Archives for December 2013
Peace
Woodwardia Wonder accepted for The Consilience of Art & Science
I am happy to announce that Woodwardia Wonder has been accepted for The Consilience of Art & Science, a Pence Gallery and UC Davis Art/Science Fusion Juried Exhibition opening at the Pence Gallery January 10 and running through February 28, 2014. All mediums were considered for this exhibit. (Hover cursor over images for more details.) […]
Arts Guild of Sonoma
I went to the Artist Reception at the Arts Guild of Sonoma but there were so many art lovers there that one could not get photographs of the work. A nice problem to have! And I must add that it was raining and parking is limited — even more reason to be impressed by the […]
Vintage Hawaiian Postcard
My friend Heather was in Hawaii for the Thanksgiving holiday and she mailed me a postcard made of wood with a vintage design. Click on image for a larger view. The design side: And the address side: The card is about 1/4″ thick so had no problem withstanding whatever the postal […]
Wordless Wednesday
More Watercolor Painting
There is just one more meeting for the watercolor class I’m taking at Merritt College so I’m especially pleased to have completed this painting on Friday. The painting began with the background using a wet-on-wet technique — the reverse of other paintings we’ve done — then the shadow, the reflection and the eggplant. The last […]
La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum
I had the opportunity to be at the La Conner Museum the day before the closing of Best of the Festival, the exhibit which featured my art quilt Nature’s Fractal. The museum occupies the historic Gaches Mansion which has been lovingly restored and maintained and is quite a treat to walk through. Sybil, the well-informed […]