Wacom having generously blessed me with a Wacom ONE to try out while I try and create digital art. So far I’m very happy with it. Ive started being able to create a lot quicker. I do still miss the tactile-ness of paper. But I’m sold on digital! Hopefully ill be able to make all those projects I’ve been putting off for lack of software! Penelopy here we go!
CHARITY ART GALA
This month is so busy. You can tell people are gearing up for the holidays it seems every other day there is an event, show, holiday market I can’t keep up with everything when there are so many!! Im forgetting things left and right and need to learn to actually put things on my phone!
However despite all the busy, I did make it to the Art Gala (please read that in a fancy voice!) An event ment to raise money to fund the Ronald McDonald House and to purchase local art to decorate the rooms and common areas of the building.
Im honored I was able to participate since I have had friends who have needed their services and being able to provide art for folks who may be in a crisis time of life to make their stay a little more uplifting. Tonights event was at the Scottish Rite Cathedral next to the RMH.
Of the pieces I submitted 3 were accepted for the charity auction
It was an interesting night as I have never been to an event quite like this. The more I talked to some of the other artists there neither had they so it was a new experience for most of us.
Before the Auction I went to check out everyones work at the Peoria Library for the CIAO Womens show
That was a busy beautiful day and even if I didnt get to be everywhere with everyone for all the things going on that day know you are dearly loved!
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/ronald-mcdonald-house-holds-art-gala-to-pay-for-artists-work/
Beginning of Authenticity
I have recently started a series based on the idea of authenticity. An idea I had been playing with a lot more latley. It can be so difficult for us to be authentic with others, and even at times with ourselves. That we are slow or even fail to create things and ideas of value.
Authenticity often requires a person to be accepting of their own self. Being comfortable in ones own skin enough that you can share that person with others. After times of isolation it is especially hard to be authentic! Sometimes all it takes is a little encouragment/kind words from an old friend to remind you of what you are capable of and that your thoughts are valid!
As I continue to work on the sketches for this series I have been doing a lot of self discovery and introspection and in doing so have found some better footing in my work. A hopeful grounding for future shows and individual pieces.
This is some of the progress of my first painting in the series. Which at the time of this post is on display at the Studios on Sheridan. A great Gallery at the corner of Main and Sheridan in Peoria,IL. They are currently hosting an exhibit called HOT CIAO so many great pieces in this show that is is definatly worth the stop to visit and see some of the things people are working on! The exihibit runs throughout September with a closing reception 6-8pm on Sept 28th.
I recently started one of my largest pieces to date at the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria. Which you can visit the studios almost anytime the CAC is open (Tues -Sat 11-5) 2nd and 3rd floors, to view my current studio work and the current gallery exhibits.