Parts of Art

          I had arrived at my art show for the day, unpacked my vehicle and found a parking space. My vehicle is a compact Chevy, which you would think easy to slide right into that parallel parking space on the curb in the heart of downtown. But no, I am apparently parallel parking challenged. I line up next to the car in the space ahead, then slowly back up while turning the wheel. Sure enough my little car goes in to the space at the correct angle. It’s just not close enough to the curb and much too far from the car ahead of me. No problem, redo. Up, back, adjust the angle, back, back, okay now forward, okay back, back, then forward, turn wheel a little bit, no too much, now back, angle is off, adjust, okay forward, then back,  now tweek, adjust, check the mirror. Oh dang I am right on the curb and way too close to the guy behind me. Re-do. (Jeesh, good thing no one is watching.) Finally after about ten minutes of up, back, angle, up and back I m...

The Pantone Color of the Year 2019       “Living Coral is an animating and life-affirming coral hue with a golden undertone that energizes and enlivens with a softer edge. Vibrant, yet mellow Pantone Living Coral embraces us with warmth and nourishment to provide comfort and buoyancy in our continually shifting environment.” Well said, Pantone!  And now, in honor of Living Coral, the 2019 color of the year, which we will see a lot of this Spring and Summer, I present to you these new Parts of Art:  Are you ready to be energized and enlivened with a softer edge? Then Living Coral is for you!! These and more are available at my  Etsy Shop here.

  This year, I plan to explore all aspects of visual harmony. Whether it is fashion, art jewelry design, mixed media, or just different aspects of harmonious living, I am going to blog on under the rather large umbrella of harmonious blends and other artistic musings.  And I need your help!   Please help me find examples from your life and your circle and your art that exemplify harmony. Tell me and show me what exemplifies harmonious blends, in visual art, or in real life. In short, help me BLOG ON!! Here’s to a prosperous and harmonious New Year!