new mandalas

I just posted my new mandalas (including the ones shown above) on my website SCULPTEDIMAGE.

Gemeni Moondance

Friday night is Gallery Night in Ithaca. Always a fun social night, meeting artists, and running into friends.
I have three pieces in the Titus Gallery, including my most recent, "Gemeni Moondance"(shown above).

clouds

As usual, summer seemed to go by in a flash. Lots of travel. Many home and garden projects. My art was neglected a little, but I made several new pieces for the Ithaca Artist’s Market. And the show, “Manipulated Realities”, at the library.
But August brought a time away that soothed the soul and reinvigorated the muse. Sea and sky were the theme, with a wonderful week on the beach in Weekapaug, R.I. And later in the month, an extended weekend on an island in the Chesapeake.
The clouds over the water captured my imagination, and I took many pictures. This fall I am changing directions and working on landscapes and skyscapes.

the garden

The daylilies are now at their peak. Color is everywhere.

Ithaca Artist's Market

I love the Ithaca Artist’s Market.
One of the best things about the Artist’s Market is using the Farmer’s Market infrastructure. I didn’t have to invest in a tent or other equipment to get the outdoor art fair experience. The artworks were protected from the elements. People will still come if it rains because they can see the art without getting wet, but the weather was delightful and many people came to see art.
The Artist’s Market brings in a lot of people that wouldn’t ordinarily go to art galleries. In a gallery setting everyone compliments your work and you never know whether they are sincere or just being polite. But at the Artist’s Market you are exhibiting along with many fabulous artists and they don’t have to linger at your booth if they aren’t interested. So it gives me a much better feel how people respond to my work.
The whole experience was festive, with food and music. It gave an opportunity to chat with other artists and see the new things they are doing. And it was lots of fun to watch people’s faces as they look at my work and to explain my inspirations and techniques for the pieces that interest them. I got many positive responses and sales were good.
It was exhausting, but a good day.

Manipulated Realities

This summer I am part of a six person show at the Tompkins County Public Library. The show is called "Manipulated Realities".
It is a wonderful opportunity to get my art seen by a wide range of people that would not see it in galleries or other venues. To read more about the show click here.

woops

What has happened to this blog? I have recently been chastised by a friend for neglecting this blog.
Spring suddenly turned to midsummer in the blink of an eye.
I need to focus and get my act together (more to follow).