bonnieclayart

End of 2010

2010-12-11T16:54:00.000-08:00

It has been way too long since I have posted on this blog. Tomorrow, I will spend some time with this.......

The Month of May

2010-05-21T18:15:00.000-07:00

...Pro Arts, East Bay Open Studios is the first 2 weekends of June. I will be open both weekends and will give demonstrations of the Clay Monotype on each Sunday at 2pm. It will be challenging and a great way to share about what I do.
...I have been putting artwork up in my little studio gallery and was thinking beforehand that I didn't have a lot of new work. Well, I WAS WRONG! I have more work than walls. What a process. The constant battle for creative time and so many other things in my life are important too, including my family, my teaching, my support groups, my art groups, my rental property and on and on. Considering all this, I am impressed with what I have accomplished.
...Today, I talked to an Art Therapist and am going to start working with her to find what comes next in my life. I will also be joining her group therapy for artists this summer. I feel that this is what I have been looking for and it happened because someone I know very well and love recommended this for me. Otherwise, I would still be dragging my heels.
...Off now to spend time with my two Sons that are visiting. Life is good.

2010-03-14T15:46:00.000-07:00

I haven't posted since November of last year. Life has been stressful, but now is getting back on track.

I have been submitting to shows for 2010 working on different art projects. I took a clayprint workshop and got re-inspired. There is so much I want to do with my art that I have to be selective.

This feels good to write about my own art world again.

T Day

2009-11-26T14:53:00.000-08:00

Today is November 26, 2009, Thanksgiving Day. Can't believe that I am not cooking! We are taking my parents and other family to Yountville to a nice restaurant.

Art is pretty far from my mind today, but that may be a good thing. It has been hard for me to take a break. Sometimes you have to refuel before being creative.

Reflect on Sunday

2009-11-15T09:47:00.000-08:00

Made a break through in my artwork yesterday. Really excited about my newest clay monoprint and think it will take me in a new direction. Want to keep producing on a consistent basis, as I lose momentum and end up frustrated until I get something I am happy with. HEAR THAT BONNIE?

Last night, I went out with the girls. Was a lot of fun. Lots of laughs and bits closeness. A friend it turning 60. I hit that a while back and can't believe time goes so fast. Friendships are very important to my balanced life too.

Friday & MJ

2009-11-13T20:32:00.000-08:00

I created a clay monotype yesterday, but didn't like it. It seems that every time I take a break from printing, my first print for the new session doesn't turn out well. Hope I can learn from this information and print more often.

Today, I got the slab prepared for another print and then I took a break. Went with a friend to see the Michael Jackson movie, This is It. Really enjoyed it. Such a great talent. It is so sad that he died so young. Back to printing tomorrow.

Teaching

2009-11-12T19:38:00.000-08:00

Today was my teaching day for ceramics. I have 20 students in the morning and 7 intermediate students in the afternoon, so it is a busy day. We had a guest artist at class tody to finish a project on sculpted animals. It went very well. Now I am tired and will get back to my studio tomorrow.

Good Day

2009-11-10T22:56:00.000-08:00

Today was good. I spent time in my studio creating images to work with and getting my supplies ready. The stoneware clay slab that I work on for my clay monotypes was too dry, so I covered it with wet paper towels and sheets of plexi glass for a few hours, while I went to the Dentist for two filling replacments. The day goes so fast that I am never bored.

I also fixed a frame for a show that I will be in on Market Street in San Francisco. After the News tonight, I think I will take the San Mateo Brige to get to the reception. Can't believe that a truck went off the side at the S curve. Hope they close it soon and make some big adjustments.

Tomorrow, I will start my clay monotype process. Messy, but a lot of fun.

Monday Monday

2009-11-09T17:24:00.001-08:00

I spent the day cleaning my studio. Now I am ready to work on some art.
I actually moved my 350 pound etching press by myself. I got water and liquid soap on the floor, popped it a bit with a crow bar, and gradually moved it by pounding on the support boards with a sledge hammer. It took over and hour, but it has been bugging me for a long time. I felt too closed in.
Tomorrow, I plan to be creative with beginning new art projects of linocut and clay monotype.

2009-11-08T16:06:00.000-08:00

This second mixed media sculpture is called "Wabi Sabi". Wabi stands for the simplicity of things. Sabi is the aged patina or color such as on an old statue.

Bonnie Randall Boller

2009-11-08T15:56:00.000-08:00

Blogging is more of a challenge than making my website. It will be good to write down my thoughts and to have others give me comments.

I often have difficulty getting into my studio in the area where I create art. It is easier to go to the office and google, google, google without accomplishing something creative. I usually wait until I have a deadline for a show before the art supplies come out. I want to change this as I have goals to achieve.

Here is one of my clay monotypes, created with liquid clay onto non-woven fabric:

New Blog

2009-11-08T09:20:00.000-08:00

This is the first day of my new blog. I plan to use this to motivate me with my artwork.