End of 2010

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

...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.

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

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

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

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

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.