"Art as a priority in my life"

As I reread my profile I ask myself, what does it mean to "hold art as a priority in my life "as I have stated there??  Does it mean I need to be working on a piece everyday, completing a painting every week, or does it just mean I am opening to and making space for art in some way everyday?  I think, for me, the latter.
I have not been painting recently as my focus was getting my watercolor calendars out there for others to enjoy and getting my paintings up for a new show downtown at the Bagelry.
Currently I am working on a collage as this helps to shake out some new ideas and bring fresh awareness and originality into my work.   I am scheduling photo shoots and looking through my journals for new poses and phrases to express the yoga journey.   This is all part of staying in the art life, stirring it, adding different ingredients and being open to what emerges.

Art and Craft for the Holidays

One of the things I love most during December is going to all the different Art and Craft Shows in our town.   I find myself inspired by all these artists that seem to LIVE TO CREATE.   The ideas never cease to amaze me.   Bellingham may get less sunshine than any other american city, but clearly there in an abundance of creative energy here.   Is it in the water, or maybe the coffee.???   Who knows!
Clearly the "low sky" does not seem to affect the imagination.

Art Show and Sale... not to be missed

The annual art show at the KALE HOUSE BED AND BREAKFAST is coming up Nov. 18, 19, 25, 26.
This is an outstanding art show in a unique venue.   Kale House is located at 201 Kale St, Everson. www.kalehouse.net.   Some of my art will be in the show.    There is a wonderful collection of artists here this year and a variety of mediums represented from craft to fine art.   I am honored to be part ot this show this year.

Calendars are available...

My new calendars for 2012 are now available.   Please contact me if you are interested in receiving one.  I do believe this is my best calendar to date.  Cheers!!!

Ah, Finished Last Painting

Not only is this the final painting for the 2012 calendar it is also a self-portrait... something I have always avoided.   But....I am more than happy that I surrendered to this challenge.   I like the way it turned out and it says so much about the importance of deep, healthy breathing and restorative poses.

RELAX

Just finished this one!     I can see my calligraphy training is seeping more and more into my paintings.  I love letter forms.   They have their own personality.   In this painting I chose mostly cool restful colors except of course for the warm orange which creates a nice balance.    I find myself breathing more deeply just looking at this painting.   :)

BE PRESENT...

This was so much fun... to begin to add a word or phrase to the image.   I love the colors and the composition worked out well.   Experimenting with and finding just the right color in these little paintings is a great practice for me.  I feel myself breaking away a little with adding letter forms.   Wasn't so sure about that idea before, but am really liking it.