Several weeks ago, I entered an online competition for the Creation Festival Art Gallery sponsored by White Stone Gallery, Philadelphia. My painting, The Way, was accepted. It symbolizes the many paths that life can take for each of us. However, the way to eternal salvation is only through Jesus. I was so happy to meet Gallery owners, Susan and Darrel and to share this amazing experience with my dear sister. Thank you so much to Creation Festival for having this show and to Susan and Darrel for their kindness and support!!
These two oil paintings got honorable mention in the Franklin County Show. The one above I call "Reflect the Heart". It was started last summer at the Chesapeake Bay and the one on the right is called "Sacred". It is of Sarah at Rickett's Glen and I wanted it to be about how we are all treasured and sacred.
BTW--- I take off for my beloved Rickett's Glenn in 3 days!!!!!
This piece won first in mixed media for me at the Franklin County Art Alliance Show last week. It was a collagraph print that I flipped over, sewed on, and drew on with graphite. It was interesting how the graphite picked up the embossed texture of the collagraph print. I used different colored thread in my sewing machine in mostly neutral colors. Overall image size is about 16 by 20.
This is another collagraph print with stitching that I call "Cross Circuit". I used the sewing to add small torn bits from other prints. It reminded me of a circuit board from electronics and also the orderliness and perfection of God's grace in the midst of chaos.
In mid May, I was able to get two paintings accepted into the Blair County Art Festival Show. One of the paintings won Honorable Mention and the other painting sold!!! For the month of June, I have 16 works at the Chambersburg Hospital. Starting this Friday I will have 4 works in the Franklin County Art Alliance Show I am hoping for some prizes and/or sales!!!
Today was the last day of school and now my art adventures begin!! The first adventure begins on Sunday when I go to the ocean with Dot and Lin. As you may know, I contracted Lyme Disease from working in my garden. The antibiotic I am taking does not allow me to be in the sun, so I am going to have to stay under an umbrella and paint at all times!!!!!
This is visiting my Dad last week at the VA home in Hollidaysburg after we walked in the Pancreatic Cancer Society Walk for Mom.
I found some time to do artwork today after church. This is a miniature I am working on for the juried show next month in Chambersburg. Artists are permitted to submit 4 works. They are then "juried". Artwork comes in from all over the USA but only a fraction gets into this prestigious show. Deadline for submission to the 27th Annual Miniature Art Exhibition is Sept. 23. If you are interested in entering the show, contact: Council for the Arts, 159 South Main Street, Chambersburg, PA 717-264-6883 www.councilforthearts.net
