Hello Dear Art Lover
Coaster Giveaway Time
Can you believe that Valentine Day is already here? Do you participate in this celebration of love? I hope so. We need love more than ever to get us beyond this mess we find ourselves in. Even after 52 years together, my 'peach' (he told me he was) plays Cupid to all the women (well, not ALL of them) in his life and delivers chocolate. It really is kind of sweet isn't it? Pun intended.
I'd like to send some love to Tonya as the winner of the Coaster Giveaway. Congratulations Tonya. I'll get them in the mail this week. You can use them when you celebrate with a glass of bubbly! BTW Tonya is a friend, a former studio mate and an amazing artist who creates wonderful 'paintings' with lint. Check her out at www.tonyacorkey.com. She has received a residency in Iceland this year for her original genius.
This week I was introduced to a clever author and artist, Austin Kleon. He writes witty little books like 'Steal Like an Artist' and 'Keep Going' which I am reading at the moment. It follows on what I wrote about last week with the Chuck Close quote. Austin says 'The Muse is ready to surprise me if I show up every day and say "Wanna hang out?" I've been told I am prolific in my art making, and I know that not everything I create is a winner, but I know that I just need to keep showing up and occasionally I will create something good. What about you? Is there some practise that you just need to keep showing up to? That is what I would encourage..just keep showing up. Check him out at www.austinkleon.com
Here are two little portraits in the '30 heads in 30 days' challenge I am doing. They are not perfect, but they were labours of love. I introduce you to my talented daughters,Ingrie and Joanna. Happy Valentine's Day my lovelies. I am so proud of both of you. Check them out at on Instagram@t.zonebeauty and @caveandcrown.
Til next time,
Rock on,
YOUR HOME + YOUR STYLE + MY ART
Gail
