Parts of Art

    This weekend I will be set up at the historic and beautiful Indiana State Museum, where I will be one of the featured artists at the Indiana State Art Show.          One thing I love about this show it’s INSIDE! It is one of the few shows I do that is not out in the elements under a white tent. Of course it IS Indiana and it IS still winter, so I’m very glad to be doing a show inside!        I also love that artists from every county of Indiana display their wares. It is a vivid and variegated group of talented artists that I feel honored to be among. This year there will be a series of demonstrations by some of the artists. I will be demonstrating how to make a pair of earrings from a kit.         I love the people who come to the show. Last year the weather was horrible, which prevented a lot of people from showing up. The show promoter was actually apologizing for the lack of customers (...

"Aquamarine is an airy blue with a dreamy feel.   It is cool and calming, ethereal. Aquamarine is a shade with a wet and watery feel.  Open and expansive, this restful blue also acts as a stress reducer."                                                             Lee Eismann of Pantone It is also the birthstone for March.        The name aquamarine is derived from the Latin word aqua, meaning water, and marina, meaning the sea.  This  gemstone   was believed to protect sailors, as well as to guarantee a safe voyage.  The serene color of aquamarine is said to cool the temper, allowing the wearer to remain calm and levelheaded.  Its pale, cool color beautifully complements spring and summer wardrobes.  In a wonderful old book by JH Bustanoby ...