New steps- baby or big?

Two pieces were accepted into the Schwa Show in Greenville, NC at the Emerge Gallery. One is a piece that DEEP magazine was interested in called "Nancy Hart". The DEEP October issue should have something pertaining to my work in it on the "Pillars and Pedestal" series. The issue will be out the 1st week of October. I'm so new at this stuff that I didn't even ask what the format would be for the presentation. I was just thrilled they wanted it. Could be good or could be bad... we will see.

I haven't had much time to create lately. I have a beautiful granddaughter that I need to play with and while I am playing I am planning my strategy for getting my work to be noticed and hopefully sold or represented by the right gallery.

Wrapping It Up

This is my last week of studio time at the McColl Center. It has been great. One part is longing to stay the other is ready for a new challenge, maybe a little closer to home = the hour commute most days has gotten very old, especially with gas so costly. A couple of my works from the "Pillar and Pedestal" have sold and some of the others are destined for upcoming shows so I won't have to fill both guest bathtubs with artwork. My own walls are full and temperature controlled storage is more that I want to spend. Loaning out to friends might work but remembering who has what is another mind-boggler.

The newest work is about tying up all the loose ends when you start or stop something. "Containing Energy" is a monoprint using two different plates and miscellaneous stamps made from EZ-cut plates. I think of it as a visual reminder to save some (energy) for other things. I like the thick lassoing line and the energy in the background areas caused by purposely poor printing of the first plate.

Well back to packing. Soon.