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Well, its been a long time since I was last here. Finishing my LQ95 Visual Arts Michigan Teachers Certification was a lot tougher then I ever thought, but well worth it. I love what I do and my passion for the arts shows though in my teaching style. But, since finishing my TC I spent the time putting together a professional looking website. So much to put in it at the same time so much editing to do. It will come. Well, tomorrow I start my summer of painting everyday or at least try to. It is my goal this summer to become better at "watercolor painting." So, many have said you should try this and that but, it is watercolor that I am attracted to. I feel the stronger my watercolor skills become the better I will be able to take it into the classroom. Well, I'll let you know how that goes. Its late and I have an early morning workout ahead of me. Create often and inspire everyone!

Monoprint

Workloads are heavy, and my interactions with kids has been plentiful! Yes, I would love to be in my studio more producing my own pieces but, my education and finishing what I started does come first. May 2010 is not that far away. I had a fantastic opportunity to pull monoprints the other day at CCS. We (my class) were given a full demonstration then provided the materials to pull are own. This is all leading up to an assignment I have due in a couple weeks. So, what should my final monoprint be? Lately, and I'm not sure why but I have this attraction and obsession of Picasso and his Analytical Cubism period he went through. I know the final monoprint has to be 18x24, so, I've been thinking about doing a self-portrait based on this style of art. Not only because I like it but, to learn more about it and how I take it into the classroom as a lesson plan. During this period his abstract art had some identifiable parts in it, but still crossed the realm of abstract art. Well, I'm thinking I want to hide multiple faces within the piece of artwork. Just a thought, but I think there is a bigger idea in there and something that needs to be explored. On a lighter note I everything is well for you and your life. Take care and allow the creative juices to flow freely everyday of your life! :)

Wow its been a bit since I've been here. Meeting new influences and people who do wonderful art. I was thinking about what transpired last night, and you know many years ago I would've been afraid to open doors and examine new opportunities. Not anymore. Over these past 7 years I've opened many doors that have created many chance opportunities. Including last night. I feel so... yes, a loss for words one could say. To think anyone could do that to me. I want to stay home today and just work on art, art and more art. Well, have a wonderful day and may the creative juices flow freely! :)

Art Map

Finished it last night and I very happy about the results. I encountered several challenges along the path for this piece of art. Since this piece is a snap shot of my morning, it really is a self-portrait. But, I wanted to take it to the next level expecting the quality I do of myself and my work. Once again I have proved to myself the love I have for mixed-media artwork and what goes into it. Not only does allow me a chance to recycle items others may not want or need, but I get to incorporate them into my art opening doors to different creative solutions that may have never existed before. So, I have to ask if your artist yourself does the work you do separate you from everyone else Or, does it look like everything "mass"produced! And, if my case being an Art Educator how can I show kids you can make a difference with art and the objects you put into it. Well, just when I think I am getting caught up on my work I look to my drafting table and see another project that needs to be finished. Which I hope to have does this weekend. So, take care, God Bless and allow the creative juices to run freely! :)

Where does it go!

WOW, how the time flies when your creating. I know I made commitment to myself to keep up with my blog, but.... I know get over it create and keep up. Well, on to current projects: I'm working on a self-portrait at the moment called "Art Map." It representational 18x24 snapshot of what your day or a moment of your day looks like. At first I thought about doing a marker rendering or using colored pencils/oil pastels. But, that just wouldn't be me. Mixed media, YES! So, this piece has digital images, paint, copper foil, 3D matte board, and fibers in it. I hope to have it done either this evening or tomorrow at which time I will post the picture of it. Teaching kids: I never thought working with kids like I do would be bring me so much joy. The idea of teaching them art and how to understand it is amazing. Most recently I even wrote my own curriculum for a class in the Continuing Education program at CCS, very exciting for me. Well, my treadmill is calling and have to put in my morning 5 miler. I don't know about you but I find when I workout it spurs my creative juices and helps to solve problems for my art. Take care God Bless and allow the creative juice to run freely! :)