Etsy Feature

My piece Transformation of Knowledge has been featured in an Etsy treasury! Check it out:

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NjM5MzQxOHw3MjM4NzY4NDg/shapeshifter-alchemy-metamorphisis

It's inspiring to see other work based in tradition and the metaphysical -- if we as artists don't do the work to bring ideas specific to certain cultures to the forefront of collective consciousness, allowing us as humans to connect with each other in deeper ways, who will?

Life Imitates Art (Again)

So as I get closer to figuring out the best way to work on art in my new space, as well as keep up with the garden this summer, I find again that life unexpectedly mimics art.

This piece, Bee, 2009, I created at the beginning of my gardening stages, and toward the beginning of the period of work I'm currently in -- depicting animals and insects I encounter everyday, ones that speak to me at pivotal times, and put them in a setting that includes the four natural elements; the animals I represent always have a totem significance in Native American cultures, and I often juxtapose meanings, or use them in combination.


While the garden this summer has been taking much of my time away from artistic pursuits, it seems that art was not left far behind. This is the first summer I have tried to grow flowers amongst my vegetables, and up sprouted a beautiful purple zinnia, which I took home. That day I rearranged the furniture (unplanned), putting my dining table below the framed original of the Bee. It wasn't until I stepped back several hours later that I realized what I had done -- I had created in my life something I had represented two years ago in my artwork.

What Does a Falcon Say to a Crow?

I'm not sure. You'll have to figure out what you think the answer is yourself, after taking a look at my new piece. A triptych, this piece is larger than any other I've done -- 17"x11".

Falcon Says to Crows, 2011

cut paper with matte medium and acrylic glaze, 17"x11"

(There's a bit of a seam in the scan, as I had to scan in two pieces.)

New Exhibition

I have a few pieces in Caladan Gallery's online exhibition this month. Check it out!

http://www.caladangallery.com

New Piece

I'm organizing a Juried Exhibition for the Albany Public Library, and submissions close this Wednesday 1/26 (www.albanypubliclibrary.org). I am fortunately not a juror this time, as I was for the December show, and can therefore submit some of my own work.

A piece I've been working on with the show's theme in mind ("Reflections": How our memories, dreams and unconscious affect our waking reality) is now finished! It's bigger than usual, so I've incorporated some artist perspective to add depth, and I also have pics of the process so you get an idea of how it's all done.

Victorian Stroll Tomorrow!

I know it's short notice, but if you're looking for something to do at any point tomorrow, come out to Troy for the Victorian Stroll. It's a really fun event, and there's an Artisan Craft Fair from 10am-5pm in the Troy Atrium (3rd St. btw Fulton & B'way). Check it out: http://www.victorianstroll.com/. As usual, I'll be selling my original collages, greeting card prints of collages, collaged ornaments, collaged jewelry, and collaged bags. Come on out for some local handmade holiday gifts (and get some nice things for yourself as well)! I'd love to see you there.

Art Reception Tonight - Moon & River Cafe

Tonight is Art Night in Schenectady, so every participating cafe and gallery is having a reception. I'll be at Moon & River Cafe promoting my current show there, so come on out! Should be fun -- live music by Mike Poulopoulos, refreshments and awesome art... and, of course, it's free. Reception starts at 6pm, music 8-11pm.