Busy, Busy, Busy!

This has been a crazy month. Wedding plans proceed. 2 sets of portraits have been done, one in the studio and one at the Grandover. Some of those outside on a VERY cold and windy Sunday morning! Sage was a real trooper, posing without complaints.

This weekend is my Art Education conference. I have 2 presentations to give and a meeting to preside over. I am looking forward to it, but sad that I don't have time to stay the whole weekend.

My National Art Honor Society has just published their 2nd annual calendar. This year it is in full color and costs just $10. All proceeds go to our chapter and the art department to buy supplies for the kids and to fund a $300 scholarship for a senior art student. With the state budget cuts this year, I don't plan on getting ANY money to support our program so we really need to sell lots of calendars. I'll try to get pictures up soon!

Guess that's all for now.

Click 3 Times

Longtime executive director of the Randolph Arts Guild, Philip Shore, has decided to retire to pursue other things of interest in his life. Though we will miss Phil immensely, we all wish him the best. Phil has been a great asset to downtown Asheboro as well as the Arts Guild. As an artist and art educator, I can't thank him enough for all he has done for me personally. Phil, if you ever forget how to get home, just remember to put on those ruby red slippers and click 3 times. We'll be waiting for you.

Mama With Babys

Finally got a chance to upload these images from this past weekend. I'm always amazed at the creatures that wander through our yard. I've seen cows, horses, deer, guinea hens, fox and even a quick glimpse of a coyote. Unfortunately, I don't usually have my camera handy. Not so this past Saturday. Hope you enjoy these shots as much as I enjoyed taking them.

Tyler D Studio

Found their web address: Tyler D Studios

Sage's Wedding Shower

We had lots of fun last week at my daughter's wedding shower. Many of our family were able to attend. Sage was especially glad that both Grandmas could make it. The food was good and there were lots of gifts! Thanks to my sister-in-law, Angela, for hosting it. We are all getting excited about the upcoming ceremony.

Went to the opening of Bob Rankin's show, "Metamorphosis 2"at the Captain White House in Graham, NC this past Thursday evening. I know Bob through a weeklong workshop I took with him 2 summers ago. He is an excellent instructor and was a positive influence on my own artwork. He was an art teacher in the Wake Co. system for many years, and that has given us a great deal to talk about, not only art, but art education. Hope you get a chance to see the show. As always, excellent work.

Art Educators Visit Starworks

On Thursday of this past week, several Randolph Co. art teachers took the time to visit the Starworks glass and ceramics facility in Star, NC. We were treated to a tour of the facilities and a 30 minute glass blowing demo. The Starworks folks have a wonderful old building that they are renovating and offer tours and demos year round. If you haven't been, you should definitly make a trip. Here is a link to their website: http://www.starworksnc.org

Tyler D Opening in Burlington

Ed and I went to the grand opening of the Tyler D Studios in Burlington last night. Doug and Betty, the owners, put on quite an event with many art enthusists from the area showing up. The Alamance Jazz Band (hope I got that right) provided some great sounds. Several faculty members from Elon University had work on exhibit along with others. They have a wonderful space, with room for artist studios, classrooms and lots of exhibit space.Although they don't have a web page yet, here is some info about their studio: http://www.visitalamance.mobi/details.aspx?aid=1551 .
Looking forward to more exhibits in the future!

Spent a relaxing Labor Day weekend in Wilmington, NC with friends. It is always nice to get away on the water. I loved the palm tree and umbrella on the sandbar. What fun!

PAF Gallery Reception

It was a beautiful evening this past Friday at the 3rd Friday event in Siler City. There was a great crowd, good music and great coffee at the local coffee shop. I enjoyed meeting all the people that came to my show. The space has been recently renovated and is a wonderful location for an artist to exhibit. If you haven't been to downtown Siler City, you should definitely make a trip. There are several galleries and artists' studios open as well as the Central Carolina Community College sculpture and ceramics studios. Hope you get a chance to see my show!

New Work for Show

Here is one of the new pieces for the Arts Incubator Show

2 New Shows Coming Up!

I am busy today framing some new work for 2 new shows that I am having in the area. The first is at the Cancer Center of the Randolph Hospital in Asheboro. It will be up from Aug. 18-Nov. 5. The second show will be at the PAF Gallery of the Arts Incubator in Siler City. It runs from Aug 21 - Sept. 10 with an opening reception on Friday, Aug. 21 from 6-9 PM. Hope everyone can make it!

School will be starting on Monday as well. Our NAHS chapter will be selling calendars again this year. They feature B&W student artwork and cost $5. I will have more about this when I get them ready for sale.