The Art Dept

       So it's the end of October, the air is chill and there's a fire in my woodstove. These are three good reasons why I find myself spending more time in the studio. Don't get me wrong, there's plenty to do other than be in the studio. It's just that, when I have to take the time to get a fire going in the Jotul, it makes me feel more committed to being out there. I mean, why waste the wood heat?  So now I'm returning to where I left off, as far as my art, and my "Of the Woods" series.        When I was doing my summer shows, I was showing the series "Of the Woods". I was so surprised at the unexpected interest in some of the pieces. One of them, entitled "The Winter Woods" is a collage inspired by what I see when I look out my studio window in the winter.      I wondered at first what the appeal is with this piece. After all, in the winter, the woods is muted and quiet while the earth sleeps. It's not de...

      Greetings and welcome to my blog, which is all about "harmonious blends and other artistic musings." If you've found me, most likely it's because we've already met at an art fair or gallery recently and you signed my guest book, indicating you are interested in my art. If that is indeed you, then thank you! Some of you have already purchased an art piece from me. If that's you, then thank you, thank you!!        Now that the show season is basically over for the year and the weather is cooling down, I have returned to the studio and have lit the fire in the wood stove.  This is an inspiring time for me, a time to be warmed by the fire, reflect on the past year of art shows, and think about what's next.  So far, here's what I've got planned: By popular demand, My painting entitled "The Clearing" is now available as a print! I made the decision to print based on the interest in this piece. At one show this past summer,...