Transfer of Power

The latest of my paintings... one that I am again, not too thrilled with, although I cant put my finger on why I dislike it. It is a painting of one of my past relationships, and honestly, I never was able to completely take back my "power". Perhaps that is my discontentment with this piece. I havent reached this place. I have not received my coronation yet. I am still subject to this relationship and its heartaches... When will I learn?

ON a brighter note... the subject in the painting, has successfully transferred the power over to herself, leaving the last "Queen Bee" to look on her with perhaps just a bit of regret. Hopefully there would be a bit of regret...

Awards

Much to my amazement... I have received awards from the last two shows that I have been involved with. Funny thing is, the focus has been on this painting! Not one of my favorites. I love what this painting has to "say", however, I have always thought it a bit discombobulated, and just a tad bit "cartoony". Anyway, the judges have disagreed.

This painting won Best in Show at the CBA Ocean View show October11, and it won an Honorable Mention at the Spirit show, in the Warehouse this past October 23. Wonders never cease!!

Best in Show Ribbon

Yes, I am elated, humbled, shocked, and even giggly! I was so amazed that I won Best in Show at the CBAA Ocean View Show. There were over 60 artists there, all of whom had amazing art. For my work to be chosen in such a traditional show was a miracle in and of itself! It not only made me feel accepted, but it also made me feel like I was helping the tons of artists here locally who paint "outside of the box". Perhaps Virginia is finally beginning to accept alternative art. Art that depicts something other than beach scenes and ballet dancers.

The painting that won is entitled, A Game of Chess. It makes a statement about God, and his sometimes seemingly unavailability. Please go to the website and have a look at it. It is still available for sale...

Again, I am so humbled by this award... wonders just never cease!!

Blindfolded

Blindfolded. Yes. Sometimes we just wont see what we dont want to. It is as if something inside just turns a blind eye. Unfortunately though, it is impossible to ever completely deny what we see, so the one eye in the painting is symbolic of the fact that even when we are denying what we see, down deep inside we really do KNOW.

Besides all of that hoopla, I just like the colors! haha....

Adding new goodies!

Hello! I will be adding a few things to my website. First off, I have added a link to take you to my Etsy shop. That is an easy place to buy prints and other assorted stuff, rather than using the contact page on the website. I need to work on Etsy, and will be once I get past this next big art show. I will be adding a lot more prints, and original paintings over the next few weeks.

I will also be adding a feature called something like "Paintings of the Month". In that section, I will highlight a few paintings every month that are for sale. Again, this will make everything easier for everyone!! I am also punching my website designer, trying to get a new web design. I am picky and hard to please so I suppose it is more my fault than his, that this hasnt been done yet!! (Of course I added that, because he may read this blog) ;-)

Anyway... over the winter months, when the shows slow way down, I would like to explore so many new things... I would like to play with clay, rubber stamps, and of course paint many new canvas's. Stop by often, and hopefully there will be many new things to look at!

Have a Happy Halloween!