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SAVE THE DATES "Eat Drink And Be Merry"
In the mail: signed consignment agreement. WOAH!!
Very proud to announce that 4 of my photographs have been selected to hang in a show titled" Eat, Drink and Be Merry" A celebration of food and drink in today's culture at Jackson Junge Gallery in Chicago!!
Over 200 submissions from around the world submitted.
I entered 8 pieces from my first artist residency around the topic of folks actually knowing where our food comes from.
"I didn't have a whole lot of time to decide how I felt about watching animals being butchered, it was happening and I was capturing it."
The show opens November 8th and runs until January 4th.
Artist reception and opening is Saturday, Nov 8th from 6-9.
Save the dates - I'd love to see you there!!
These will be for sale. 8 x 10 framed and matted $175.
images exquisitely printed by Christopher Schneiter
For Sale -- 2015 Calendar Selections
When I began my recent artistic journey I found it especially helpful to pause and be accountable for the work I was doing. I started to gather a "best of" for the year. Much like I did a few weeks ago with my year of collage.
I find this gathering of very humbling. I continue to feel proud and strident about developing myself as an artist.
Last year, I had a request for my images for use in a someone's personal calendar and the idea took off!!
That said, here are my select images for the 2015 year!!
Happy calendar making!!
Images below are in order of designated months beginning with the cover.
Published :: Missouri Life Magazine
A small but mighty image of mine was published in the October 2014 issue of Missouri Life Magazine. The 2 page promotion spread was about "places to stay off the beaten path" and included The Milkweed Mercantile Inn of Dancing Rabbit Eco-Village - which hosted my artist residency. As things go photographers don't get paid for small bits like this, but they do get paid if their work is utilized in a feature story. I am pleased to say that I was added to their photographers list!
Best Of Missouri Market
Thinking about my friends from Milkweed Mercantile Eco Inn at Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage this weekend at the Best Of Missouri Market This show is the unveiling of the Mrs. Milkweeds brand of lovingly made jams, pickled things and more. To get into this well attended and highly regarded market is a juried process!! I am tremendously honored that some of my photography is part of their signage.
YUM!!
Behold :: A Year Of Collage
Behold :: A Year Of Collage.
On my birthday last year I decided to begin a journal of collages. One year later, again on my birthday, I am here today to acknowledge that body of work.
Inspired by the writings of Julie Cameron, author of The Artist Way, I took an “Artist Date” to be with and culminate my thoughts.
My journaling began as a practice of determined productivity, an exercise in accountability, as well as, a way to example myself as a creative outside of my photography work. As the year went on, and as a second journal was started, I found myself really taken by some of my creations.
I began participating in collage after my first divorce in 1996. Thanks to a Monday morning cluck of woman, we collaged together for several years! I later took the lessons and techniques I learned during that time and shared that knowledge with others. It’s been over 10 years now that I have been instructing creative subconscious collage workshops.
The workshops are comprehensive. No two are ever alike. Participants are often surprised, inspired and experience an unexpected and personal insight into their current state of being. This past year I instructed 8 workshops and I loved each and every one of them.
My year of personal collage work reflects my deep affection for form, line and color. My seemingly insatiable need to make beauty from things around me, simply yet compulsively, and an inside look at what my year provided for me artistically. I allowed myself the freedom to not be perfect, I felt more playful when tearing, I felt resourceful about using materials that often were not my own and often I felt the finished pieces had a boldness to them.
I discovered a strong expression and celebration of femininity.
I had to smile when images of a cowboy or a fish would show up, these symbolized the man I have been dating! Amusing how that happens isn’t it?
This volume of art, outside my four artist residencies – also this past year, is to date my most comprehensive collection of finished work.
Two years ago, I declared myself an out of the closet creative – taking on building portfolio and seeking connections, mentorship and opportunities. I feel like an artist more and more each and every day.
Inquiry into purchasing my work was another reason I decided to sit with what I had produced today and be clear about what I wanted to offer.
I feel quite excited about putting these out there as a collection and available for sale! Thank you for those who have already purchased my work, your encouragement means everything to me.
Prices
Prints - numbered, hand signed
8 X 10 $35 - plus shipping.
Originals - once sold, no prints will be made. exclusive.
5 x 7 $55 - plus shipping.
8 1/2 x 11 $75 - plus shipping
Terms above may change at any time
Photography = a never ending opportunity to capture visual celebrations.
