Karma bracelet by Mary-Beth Korutz-Killian. Turquoise farthest rightMy niece Gabby is heading back to school Saturday - she was able to fit me into her schedule for lunch giving me the opportunity to give her a Karma bracelet by Mary-Beth Korutz- Killian. She loved it ----!
The theme for Ruby's eighth birthday was mermaids - so, with the help of Google Images I recreated a mermaid in a circular canvas to present to her on her celebration. Having six nieces is one of the my greatest joys... their walls are art-filled as I've given them artwork by me or fellow artists for their Christmas and birthday presents since they were born.
Last night was a great opportunity to meet some fellow Pa artisans from outside the area. The Shulman Gallery is a beautiful space to exhibit and Kelly (on right in photo) does a wonderful job curating the shows.
Tools surround me - I just have to pick them up and use them.... these books are tools which help me to pick up and use the tools of creation... I my case... brushes. Thanks be to this day.
The students worked hard all month for the grand final at the Scranton Cultural Center which coincided with FirstFriday - the city was alive and well with gallery openings and musicians galore! Shown here is Kayla with the landscape portion of the painting classes "tower" and Earl and me with the portrait "tower".
There's a great new show that opened at AFA in Scranton yesterday by Rebecca Zelinski - her work inspired me in many ways - the simplicity and texture. The works are encaustic which is using wax with paint creating amazing textural effects. I'm showing a work I purchased and am so excited to hang it amongst my other favorite artists!
