This year Arts Alive joined with engineers Nick Truncale and Nate Williams from Nexus Solutions, designer Valerie of Valerie Kiser Designs and me doing the painting with Michael Sorrentino.
This year Arts Alive joined with engineers Nick Truncale and Nate Williams from Nexus Solutions, designer Valerie of Valerie Kiser Designs and me doing the painting with Michael Sorrentino. The students constructed wearable art which they programmed to be interactive with light and sound. We began by being inspired by the exhibit by Kathleen Elliot in the Everhart Museum which transformed one thing into something else. We had an intense two weeks and yesterday their work was proudly displayed for their loved ones. I'll miss them all and hope they come back next year!
Come out Sunday to gain awareness to the great things coming to our area in August! Linde in Pittston will be hosting a great gala opening with food, music and three floors of my work. Free and open to ALL~!
Sue is retiring from being the principal at Tunkhannock Area Middle School. She sold their house and it's contents to make a fresh start with a new home and new furniture in North Carolina. She commissioned me to do a silk to add some color and energy for her dining room. So a bit of NEPA goes with her and her husband for a new phase of her journey. Good luck Sue - enjoy and have FUN!!!Sue is retiring from being the principal at Tunkhannock Area Middle School. She sold their house and it's contents to make a fresh start with a new home and new furniture in North Carolina. She commissioned me to do a silk to add some color and energy for her dining room. So a bit of NEPA goes with her and her husband for a new phase of her journey. Good luck Sue - enjoy and have FUN!!!
On May 23 I received artist of the year award from the Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit. Debbie Donowski received the teacher of the year award. The photo shows us with our award - beautiful vessels made by ceramist Skip Sensbach. On June 1 we gathered again for a breakfast to honor the seventh grade 'core' students who worked on the 'Tiger Eyes' to be hung on the outside on the Seventh Grade Academy building. As a rostered artist of Pennsylvania I am fortunate to go in to school for a month at a time to work with the art teacher and students to produce a work of art that enhances the morale of all.
A good friend of mine came to see me at the Pet Expo where I was showcasing dog portraits. At first, he was going to have me do a painting of his wife with his dog. Then, he decided as a Mother's Day present, for me to paint his wife with their children. I smiled the entire time I did this painting. It made me realize the importance of hugging your parents (or anyone) and getting it on camera (or canvas!). He called me last night to say they were so happy with the gift, I fell asleep with yet another smile on my face.
"Skye-Girl" Acrylic on panel This sweet crazy girl has had quite a ride in her two years.... New Mexico, Texas and Georgia where she 'vacationed' for five weeks with her awesome foster mom. Two weeks ago, fourteen 'angels' from 'Above and Beyond Rescue' took shifts driving her to meet me in Ravine, Pa. We've already had some adventures and I must say - she has stolen my heart and created a new beginning just as her predessor 'arranged'. And! She's my muse for the Pet Expo (sponsored by the SPCA) at the Armory in Kingston, Pa where I will have a booth (thanks to Marquis Art and Frame) :April 28 and 29th 10am - 6pm. Come see me! : )
