tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-312127922024-03-13T11:23:39.825-04:00Life Needs ArtConteporary Abstract Paintings, Collages, and Mixed Media Art by Ohio Artist Karen Kochlifeneedsarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03415337659582287176noreply@blogger.comBlogger523125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31212792.post-80678730932791829882018-12-04T14:30:00.002-05:002018-12-16T10:14:45.930-05:00I've Moved! All my blog posts, new artwork, and show info are now at <a href="http://www.lifeneedsart.com/">www.lifeneedsart.com</a> . Come join me there!<br />
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<br />lifeneedsarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03415337659582287176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31212792.post-49155611279856658942018-05-03T09:56:00.003-04:002018-05-03T09:56:46.986-04:00World Collage Day, May 12, 2018<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The first ever World Collage Day will be held Saturday, May 12, 2018. You know that’s right up my alley!<br />
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Uncommon ART will have artists doing collage demos and a make-and-take project for visitors. The Learned Owl Book Store will host Gretchen Bierbaum signing copies of her book, Collage in All Dimensions. Gretchen, as you may know, is President and Founder of The National Collage Society.<br />
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Activities at Uncommon ART will run from 11am-3pm. The book signing will take place from 11am-1pm.<br />
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Come join in the fun!<br />
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Kolaj Magazine, an international publication dedicated to the art of contemporary collage, is organizing the event.<br />
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For more information about World Collage Day, search for the hashtag #WorldCollageDay or visit:<br />
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National Collage Society: <a href="http://www.nationalcollage.com/">www.nationalcollage.com</a><br />
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Kolaj Magazine: <a href="http://www.kolajmagazine.com/worldcollageday/">www.kolajmagazine.com/worldcollageday/</a><br />
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Learned Owl Bookstore: <a href="http://www.learnedowl.com/">www.learnedowl.com</a><br />
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Uncommon ART: <a href="http://www.artstudioinhudson.com/2018/04/29/celebrate-world-collage-day-on-saturday-may-12th/">http://www.artstudioinhudson.com/2018/04/29/celebrate-world-collage-day-on-saturday-may-12th/</a>lifeneedsarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03415337659582287176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31212792.post-82185675040257875902018-02-05T00:05:00.000-05:002018-02-05T00:05:52.428-05:00Sketching Locations for February 2018<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />lifeneedsarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03415337659582287176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31212792.post-10028592283966780132018-01-02T20:37:00.000-05:002018-01-02T20:37:09.247-05:00Sketching in January 2018<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Come join us for sketching! We're an informal group who meet Friday mornings from 9:00-11:00 and sketch on location.<br />
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Bring your own materials (sketchbook, paper, pencil, pen, watercolor kit). We usually begin with a few quick sketches as a group to get warmed up, then work independently on views that interest us.<br />
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There’s no fee and minimal instruction. Beginners and experienced sketchers are welcome.<br />
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<li><strong>Jan. 5:</strong> <strong>Compass Coffee</strong> at The Well<br /> 647 E Market St, Akron, OH 44304<br /> <span style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://compassakron.com/compass-coffee/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://compassakron.com/compass-coffee/</a></span></li>
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<li><strong>Jan. 12:</strong> <strong>Hudson Library</strong>, Brewster Cafe<br /> 96 Library St, Hudson, OH 44236<br /> <span style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://www.hudsonlibrary.org/about/brewster-cafe/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://www.hudsonlibrary.org/about/brewster-cafe/</a><br /> </span></li>
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<li><strong>Jan. 19:</strong> <strong>Books A Million</strong><br /> 335 Howe Ave, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221</li>
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Happy Hour Sketching is <strong>Wednesday, Jan. 31</strong>, at <strong>4PM</strong> at<br />
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If the weather is bad, check my Facebook page (<span style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/lifeneedsart/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/lifeneedsart/</a></strong></span>) for updates in case we cancel or change plans.<br />
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<br />lifeneedsarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03415337659582287176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31212792.post-7367260776818309012017-07-07T01:43:00.001-04:002017-07-07T01:43:03.265-04:00Delivering Stories, July 14-August 19, at the BOX Gallery<br />
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“Delivering Stories” is a two-person exhibit of artwork by me and Amber McElreath.<br />
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The show runs July 14 – August 19 at the BOX Gallery in Akron.<br />
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Come join us for the opening reception on Friday, July 14, 5-8pm.<br />
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For this exhibit, I have made lots of new artwork that is more textured and dimensional than I've done in the past. The pieces have been exciting and challenging to make..<br />
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The piece pictured here is one of the new ones, titled “From a Fond Heart Faithful and True”.<br />
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Amber makes assemblages from found objects. She and I have different styles, but they play off each other very well. This show should be really interesting.<br />
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The BOX Gallery is open Friday and Saturdays from noon-5pm. It is also open till 9 during the Akron Artwalk on August 5th.<br />
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This collage titled “Once Upon A Time” is another of the pieces I made for our “<a href="http://www.lifeneedsart.com/events/threads-of-the-past-an-exhibit-of-art-and-history/" target="_blank">Threads of the Past</a>” show at Uncommon Art.<br />
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The photo is of my parents drinking a toast on their wedding day. Behind them is sheet music for “Will The Circle Be Unbroken”, which has the lyrics:<br />
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<i>Is a better home awaiting</i></div>
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<i>In the sky, in the sky?</i></div>
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For more about this piece, visit: <a href="http://www.lifeneedsart.com/gallery/once-upon-a-time/">http://www.lifeneedsart.com/gallery/once-upon-a-time/</a></div>
lifeneedsarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03415337659582287176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31212792.post-59477269475821948762017-05-03T00:57:00.000-04:002017-05-03T00:58:32.269-04:00Art Hops, Painting Parties, and Other Artsy Goodness<h3 style="color: indigo;">
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Spring has sprung, and creativity is blooming right along with it! I'm seeing more and more people wanting to freshen up their decor and add a little color to their homes.<br />
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Here are some ideas how you can brighten your home and flex your creative muscles:</div>
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Our studios at Uncommon Art will host students from Seton Catholic School. We hosted them last year, and they're the most delightful kids: so nice and wonderfully enthusiastic about art.<br />
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Hope you can stop by and meet them!<br />
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Other Art Hops this year will be:<br />
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<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;">August 11, “Living Art”</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;">December 8, “Holiday Hop”</li>
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Get info about locations and other guest artists at: <a href="http://www.hudsonarthop.com/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">www.hudsonarthop.com</a><br />
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If you haven't, well what are you waiting for?! They're tons of fun, and so simple. I walk you through it, step-by-step, show you how to do each brushstroke, and help you along the way. Anyone can do it - YOU can do it!<br />
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<strong>May 5 at 7pm – Eiffel Tower<br />May 19 at 7pm – Monet's Waterlilies</strong><br />
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Cost is $35 per person. Register here:<br />
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If these dates don't work for you, give me a call at 216-789-2751 and let's set up something just for you.<br />
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If you want to brush up on your drawing skills, come join us on Friday mornings. These are free sessions, so pop in whenever you can.<br />
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Bring your own drawing materials (sketchbook, paper, pencil, pen). We usually begin with a few quick sketches as a group to get us warmed up, then work independently on views that interest us.<br />
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When the weather is nice, we'll sketch outside, so throw a folding chair in your car.<br />
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Here's where we're meeting for the next few weeks. Check the <a href="http://www.artstudioinhudson.com/events/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Events Calendar</a> for more locations.<br />
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<li><strong>May 5: </strong>Quaker Square, Akron</li>
<li><strong>May 12: </strong>Stow City Center (park by the playground), 3760 Darrow Road</li>
<li><strong>May 19: </strong>Seiberling Nature Realm</li>
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<b>Thank You!</b></h3>
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As always, I appreciate your interest in my art. I look forward to sharing some creative time with you soon.<br />
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Many thanks,<br />
Karen Kochlifeneedsarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03415337659582287176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31212792.post-67221646798431397122017-02-27T06:20:00.000-05:002017-03-01T08:10:15.175-05:00Evolving Landscapes at Summit Artspace<br />
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I am delighted that my “Roots and Roads #1” has been selected to be part of the “Evolving Landscapes” exhibit at Summit Artspace!<br />
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The exhibition runs March 3 – April 8, 2017 with an opening reception on Friday, March 3 from 5-8pm.<br />
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The 50 works chosen for the exhibition by juror Alexandra Nicholis Coon, executive director of the Massillon Museum, explore landscapes from traditional and contemporary perspectives.<br />
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For more information, visit <a href="http://summitartspace.org/6233/look-past-the-horizon-to-evolving-lanscapes-juried-exhibition-opens-march-3-with-reception-5-8-pm/">http://summitartspace.org/6233/look-past-the-horizon-to-evolving-lanscapes-juried-exhibition-opens-march-3-with-reception-5-8-pm/</a><br />
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Summit Artspace is located at 140 East Market Street in Akron, Ohio.<br />
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I am honored to have been invited to participate in an exhibit at Lakeland Community College called “from WOMAN X … Created by women, of women and about women”.<br />
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To see my entries in the show, visit <a href="http://www.lifeneedsart.com/events/from-woman-x-a-celebration-of-womens-history-month/">http://www.lifeneedsart.com/events/from-woman-x-a-celebration-of-womens-history-month/</a><br />
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The exhibit includes artwork in a variety of media from 44 women artists from Northeast and Central Ohio, Arizona and Indiana. Part of a celebration of Women’s History Month, the exhibit has been curated by Mary Urbas, along with a month-long series of other exhibits and events.<br />
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The exhibit at Lakeland runs February 26 – March 31, 2017. The closing reception is Sunday, March 26, 2017, 3:30-5 pm along with the Women of Achievement Awards that begin at 2pm.<br />
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Lakeland Community College is located at 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, Ohio 44094. Gallery hours are Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat-Sun 9am-5pm.<br />
For details about the gallery tour, visit <a href="http://lakelandcc.edu/gallery">http://lakelandcc.edu/gallery</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/737316676432078/">https://www.facebook.com/events/737316676432078/</a><br />
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For my "northern" friends :) check out the <i>Holiday Artists Market</i> at Lakeland Community College on November 28-29.<br />
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Two dozen of us artists will have jewelry, clay, wearables, accessories, mixed media, textile design, wall art, and other gifty goodies.<br />
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The market is held at Lakeland Community College, 7700 Clocktower Dr., Kirtland, Ohio 44094, in the “A” building Atrium.<br />
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<b>HOURS: November 28-29: <br />10 AM – 3 PM</b><br />
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Proceeds from the market will benefit Lakeland’s Visual Arts Student Exhibition Awards Fund.<br />
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Be sure to also visit for more info <b><u><a href="http://www.lakelandcc.edu/gallery">http://www.lakelandcc.edu/gallery</a></u></b> or <b><u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1684472978529686/">https://www.facebook.com/events/1684472978529686/</a></u></b><br />
<br />lifeneedsarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03415337659582287176noreply@blogger.com0Hudson, OH, USA41.240056 -81.44066699999996241.1445355 -81.60202849999996 41.3355765 -81.279305499999964tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31212792.post-80836719273698859932016-11-13T11:47:00.001-05:002016-11-13T11:47:31.453-05:00Kickin' It With Kenny<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Kenny Crumpton of Fox 8’s <i>Kickin’ It With Kenny</i> came to visit our studios last week. We gave him a quick tour of the place, then we he interviewed us LIVE on air!<br />
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He visted 4 places in Hudson: the Fire Museum at Town Hall, Peachtree Southern Kitchen, and Gwendolyn Elizabeth, and us at Uncommon Art.<br />
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Watch our interview here:<br />
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All the videos from his Hudson visit are here:<br />
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Uncommon Art is an art studio, gallery, and classroom in the heart of historic Hudson Ohio. Visit our website at:<br />
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If you have a chance this weekend, stop by and take a look around. The church’s address is 10848 Chillicothe Road (Rt. 306) in Kirtland.<br />
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Saturday, Nov. 12, 10am – 5pm<br />
Sunday, Nov. 13, 1 – 5pm<br />
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For details, visit their website at <a href="http://www.eastshoreartshow.com/"><b>http://www.eastshoreartshow.com/</b></a><br />
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Imagine my surprise when I opened my <i>Hudson Hub Times</i> recently and found the <i>Discover Hudson 2016</i> magazine inside – with my artwork on the cover!<br />
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The magazine has a well-written and beautifully designed article titled “Art On The Green” about the artists in town. Check it out on page 26.<br />
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The image on the cover is my painting of the Hudson Clock Tower in the style of “The Scream” by Edvard Munch. It’s part of my series that depicts the clock tower in the style of famous artists, a lighthearted take on our beloved icon.<br />
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Here's more about my clocktower series:<br />
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Read the article in Discover Hudson 2016 at <a href="https://issuu.com/dixcom/docs/discover_hudson_2016_export" target="_blank">https://issuu.com/dixcom/docs/discover_hudson_2016_export</a>lifeneedsarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03415337659582287176noreply@blogger.com0Hudson, OH, USA41.240056 -81.44066699999996241.1445355 -81.60202849999996 41.3355765 -81.279305499999964tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31212792.post-48913788841812270512016-10-23T11:04:00.001-04:002022-05-24T15:49:43.311-04:00More Art Classes And Events For FallThis fall, I’m offering several classes as well as plenty of events.<br />
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<b>Collage Class, Session 2</b>: Begins Tuesday, Nov. 15th and runs 4 weeks. We’ll work in a series and learn more collage techniques. Attending session 1 is helpful but not mandatory. You won’t be lost if you start with this session.<br />
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<b>Night of Unfinished Projects: </b>Thursday, Nov. 10th, 7-9pm. We all have unfinished projects at home that we WANT to finish, but can never quite find the time for. Well, this is the time! Bring your project – anything from knitting to painting to scrapbooking to writing to whatever – and work on it that evening. We’ll have a creative, relaxing atmosphere to inspire you. It will be fun; come give it a try!<br />
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<b>Sunday Art Parties:</b> Sundays at 1pm. Skip the Sunday football game and come on out to the studio! We’ll make a different mixed-media project each week. Cost is $20 and all supplies are included.<br />
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<b>Painting Parties: </b>Call me to schedule a painting party for you and your friends! I have lots of fun holiday-themed projects we can do. We can hold them at the studio, at your house, or at a restaurant. Your choice! Cost is $33 per person.<br />
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The full schedule of classes is online here <b><a href="http://www.artstudioinhudson.com/events/">http://www.artstudioinhudson.com/events/</a></b><br />
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<b>All classes are held at Uncommon Art, 178 1/2 N. Main Street, Hudson, OH 44236. (We are on the 2nd floor.)</b><br />
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Thursday, November 3rd, from 6-8pm, sample a lovely selection of wines while you browse my art along with Dana Giel-Ray and Mary McKee Distefano.<br />
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Be sure to RSVP for the wine tasting, if you want to participate, by TUESDAY, November 1, to 330-653-9800 or erin@vivabenegourmet.com .<br />
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The art show has no admission fee.<br />
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Viva Bene Gourmet is located at 219 N. Main Street (behind All Brides Beautiful). It’s a wonderful shop with an irresistible selection of wines and gourmet foods.<br />
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With that common ground, plus a nod to the 100th anniversary of our national parks, we have collaborated on an exhibit called “Trees I Have Known, And A Few Shrubs”.<br />
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Several of my Roots and Roads series will be on display, plus I have made some new tree-themed collage pieces. Dana has been working on tree-inspired jewelry with designs of acorns, leaves, and branches. Shannon’s paintings and drawings of local trees round out the exhibit.<br />
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The exhibit runs October 21 - November 12.<br />
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The exhibit is on display at Uncommon Art, in Hudson.<br />
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Also visit <a href="http://www.uncommonarthudson.com/"><b>www.uncommonarthudson.com</b></a> or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/uncommonarthudson"><b>www.facebook.com/uncommonarthudson</b></a>.<br />
<br />lifeneedsarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03415337659582287176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31212792.post-79762096485908216472016-09-07T22:54:00.001-04:002016-10-02T19:37:10.049-04:00Fall Art ClassesThis fall, I’m offering a collage class as well as a couple of open studio events. For a change, I’m posting all of my classes over on the Uncommon Art website: <a href="http://www.artstudioinhudson.com/events/"><b>http://www.artstudioinhudson.com/events/</b></a> . It’s a place to put all of my classes, plus Shannon’s and Dana’s, too.<br />
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Beginning September 27, I am offering a 4-week collage class that will cover the basics, altering and transferring images, using text, and maybe even a scavenger hunt (weather permitting).<br />
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Plus, check out our procrastination busting evening on October 7th. The idea is that we all have unfinished projects at home that we WANT to finish, but can never quite find the time for. Well, this is the time! Bring your project – anything from knitting to painting to scrapbooking to writing to whatever as long as it fits up the stairs – and work on it that evening. We’ll give you time and space, plus a creative atmosphere and occasional friendly nudge to get you going. It will be fun, relaxing, and productive. Come give it a try.<br />
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Painting parties are always fun. Just give me a call or email and we'll find a time that fits your schedule.<br />
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Keep an eye on the calendar for the most up-to-date info: <a href="http://www.artstudioinhudson.com/events/"><b>http://www.artstudioinhudson.com/events/</b></a>. Our schedule is filling up and changing pretty quickly, so the calendar is the best place to know what’s happening.lifeneedsarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03415337659582287176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31212792.post-24229545050678963102016-08-31T22:39:00.003-04:002016-08-31T22:39:52.102-04:00Kent Art In The Park, Sept. 10-11<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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New to my show roster this year is Kent's Art In The Park. I've attended the show as a guest many times, but this is the first year I've had a booth there.<br />
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Held in Kent’s Fred Fuller Park on Middlebury Rd., the location is beautiful and shaded. The festival has plenty of artists, food, music on 2 stages, plus activities for the entire family. Parking and admission are free. Hours are:<br />
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This year's Art on the Green was another lovely event. The weather was hot and sunny, and brought out the crowds.<br />
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I love this show (it's around the corner from my studio, after all) but it's a bit bittersweet. Because it's held on the last weekend before Labor Day, it's a signal that summer is coming to an end.<br />
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Art On The Green attracts 150 local and regional artists, showing art, woodcarving, glass, metal, sculpture, fiber, jewelry, enamel, and more. It is consistently one of the nicest shows around.<br />
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The show is presented by Hudson Society of Artists. Be sure to visit their page and give them a like: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/148018308548353/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/148018308548353/</a><br />
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My larger artwork has been exploring <a href="http://www.lifeneedsart.com/gallery/going-forth/">envelopes</a>. They’re a dying art – who sends letters anymore? Envelopes (at the root, “envelop”) are meant to wrap and contain things, and then to be opened and the contents released. I’m interested in the contrast between open and closed, hidden and visible, and the emotions they evoke.<br />
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The current Art-o-mat series plays on the theme with a little handmade envelope with an unexpected surprise peeking out, attached to a wooden block covered in vintage map or book page. The surprise might be flowers or pets, people or sayings. They are light and humorous, and hopefully will give patrons a chuckle.<br />
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The envelope is made from a magazine image that I altered with solvent, then painted with transparent gold paint. The button is not real – it’s a sticker.</div>
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lifeneedsarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03415337659582287176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31212792.post-33596489283356539872016-08-03T19:41:00.000-04:002016-08-03T19:41:01.444-04:00Too Much To Contain<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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“Too Much To Contain” looks at what happens when the envelope is too full and the contents are released.<br />
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I love the mix of modern and vintage bits here: graphs from a 1950s physics book, vintage elements from the 1880s, mixed with modern snapshots and maps. It’s a wonderful, complex mix of items.<br />
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The envelope is made from a piece of paper that I painted, along with a vintage stamp. An odd view of it from the side is below, taken while I was holding a mat on it to check the progress.<br />
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<br />lifeneedsarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03415337659582287176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31212792.post-32381641083173529552016-08-03T06:30:00.000-04:002016-08-03T06:30:14.330-04:00Remembrance, a collage<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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“Remembrance” uses a modern envelope paired with a vintage greeting card. I wanted to echo the greeting card with the other elements in the piece, so looked for papers with a similar feel.<br />
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As I have tried to do in other recent pieces, I tried to be somewhat spontaneous in my approach and not over analyze the selection and placement of elements. I wanted the overall effect to be loose and energetic, full of life, though the style of the vintage card hints at having been used to remember a life.<br />
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<a href="http://www.lifeneedsart.com/gallery/remembrance/">http://www.lifeneedsart.com/gallery/remembrance/</a>lifeneedsarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03415337659582287176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31212792.post-56208481886150665692016-08-02T18:36:00.000-04:002016-08-02T18:36:03.583-04:00Going Forth, a collage<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Remember the excitement of finding a real envelope in the mail, one with a card or letter?<br />
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Envelopes are more than paper: their purpose lies equally in being able to wrap, contain, and conceal, as well as open and release. They are the messenger, so rarely (never?) are they the reason for the missive.<br />
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Yet being wrapped and opened, sent and delivered conjure up all kinds of emotions for us. In the Envelop/e series, I’ll explore those emotions.<br />
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<br />lifeneedsarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03415337659582287176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31212792.post-53730881364668459762016-08-01T22:22:00.000-04:002016-08-01T22:22:01.154-04:00Walk In The Woods, a collage<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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“Walk In The Woods” continues my exploration with a collage process that is more free and intuitive.<br />
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No carefully analyzed plan, no agonizing over each piece. Instead, I tried to put pieces together because they felt like they belonged together.<br />
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Do vintage buttons, corrugated cardboard, and French knots really belong together? Who knows, but they seemed to belong together.<br />
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