Wednesday, September 4, 2013

creativity in the wee hours

It never fails:  the closer I get to an event, the more REALLY AWESOME IDEAS start coming as to what I could create for said event. 

But as I get older, I am at least able to let some of these ideas go, and thus remain somewhat relaxed.*  "Next year," I'll whisper as I pat them on their little heads and send them out the door.  "You're a great idea, really great.  But let's try for next year.  Bye bye!"

Still, the idea of completing these 18 new small paintings just cannot be let go of.  I have tonight (and it's almost 11 p.m.) and tomorrow night in which to finish them.  

Here's a view of what I did to our living room last night.  Camped on the couch while installing hanging hardware and roughing in colors. The lights are low to protect the innocent.

Now, off I go to attempt this crazy goal.  


*I am fairly certain my guy will attest to this.


Bonus picture from my archives!  Here's what I look like after way too many hours spent painting and staring at screens.  Well, it could be worse, I suppose.
this is actually from 3 years ago.
I don't want to see an updated version.


  

Monday, September 2, 2013

Art Hop September 6th-8th 2013

My studio table this afternoon 
These new canvases and mini-panels are a blast to work on.  I am feeling very productive!  


Our friend the S.P.A.C.E. Astronaut!
ART HOP:  The official info is here

Art Hop hours at S.P.A.C.E:    




Fri. Sept 6, 5 pm - Midnight



Sat. Sept 7, 10 am - 11 pm
Sun. Sept 8, 11 am - 4 pm


Find us at 266 Pine Street, right behind Conant Metal and Light.  Look for the Astronaut mural;  when you enter that door, we are the first studio on your left.  

Swish on over to see the new work!