Parts of Art

       Until further notice I am away from the jewelry work table and into the woods. And by that I mean full tilt immersed in the series I started last year, entitled “Of the Woods”.  Here’s a little preview of my time in the woods.        My goal all along has been to show in the category of Mixed Media Collage for the 2020 art fair season. Of course it’s only January of 2020, and way too cold to even think about being in shows. However, that being said, NOW is the time to prepare for those shows.      To be in line for  juried art fairs means having four or five professional jury images, a carefully written artist statement, and a booth shot that shows the body of work as it will appear under the customary white tent at a show.      That brings me to my latest accomplishment, the booth image.  Because I am entering a new category, I needed a new booth image that shows my series. I had planned on putting the booth together once there is a break in the weather

I am very excited to announce that I have recently become the chairman of this great local favorite art  festival  :      Monument Circle Art Fair 2020 will be the sixth art fair held on the beautiful Soldiers and Sailors Circle Monument in downtown Indianapolis.    Six years ago, an artist who worked in the downtown area of Indianapolis stopped for coffee across from the Monument Circle on her way home. She looked at the monument and began to envision an art festival around its base.  One day she decided to make her vision a reality and got to work. The Monument Circle Art Fair is the result of her vision.         This past year that woman passed the torch on to me. I have been participating in the show each year as a jewelry artist, and have a great desire to see this event continue and flourish. I want the Monument Circle Art Fair to become a momentous event for our community.      The call for artists is going out tomorrow.  If you would like to apply as an

          Like to drink wine and make art?      If so, you are invited to our premier                     Wine and Art Night! What:  In one fun evening we will make wearable and giftable art from all kinds of stuff from my studio. Materials include acrylic paint films, bits of canvas, strips of leather, various handmade papers, texturing materials, and beads made from twigs, clay and glass.  It promises to be a fun and productive evening crafted with you in mind! There is no end to the possibilities that this session will bring to your art making repertoire.  No previous experience is required. All materials are supplied Wine and snacks are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own and share! Where : Art Night will take place in my inspiring and peaceful country art studio outside Alexandria, IN When:   Friday, Feb. 7, 7-9 PM Click here to register  and we’ll see you soon!