patti51

Let me start with the Big That. I am excited to share news of my upcoming show, Within View, at the Bistro located in the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art. My show will be on display from October through January. I am grateful to have the opportunity for you to see the work in person rather than just virtually. More details to come in September. In the meantime, I will leave you with a work in progress. I am on the fourth edit on this painting. Its resolution evades me at the moment but...

Gazzam Lake, water soluble oil on panel. 24" x 24" Don't you love pleasant surprises. Since moving to Bainbridge Island they make living on the island more meaningful. Greg Robinson, chief curator at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, will be displaying my painting for the BIMA Bash in their preview show starting on the 22nd of May through June 15th. Displayed will be samples of artworks donated to BIMA's Bash/Art & Experience Auction. You remember I gave you a peek, well a sliver, of the...

In the Studio I continue to escape into my imaginary worlds. The only thing holding me back is my aging rotator cuff, which forces me to take longer breaks. There are times when these breaks interrupt my creative energy, punctures my protective shield and getting back to my practice is a struggle. Noise. There is so much of it now. And quieting it takes the discipline of a monk. Before my break I merrily rolled along and completed two paintings, with a third one at the easel in a strong...