New Studio News flash!

Published May 21, 2024

It’s official, I have studio space at Solar Arts Building, 2nd-floor #205. I share this space with fabulous painters, and I just love the art community here at Solar. If you want to learn more about events at Solar, please follow them on Instagram or check out the events section on the website.

solarartsbuilding

https://solarartsbuilding.com/solar-arts-blog/

Next Event Purple Rain Open Studio June’s 1^st Thursday, 2^nd floor studios will be open and I will be in attendance, so stop by and say hi and check out my new digs.

Guess what time it is…. That’s right! Art-a-Whirl!

Published May 3, 2024

Just two weeks away.

I’m blessed to announce I’m officially renting studio space at Solar Arts Building, second-floor studio #205. I share this space with 3 other artists, and I am happy to have a home here at Solar!

Details on AAW

Solar arts building: https://solarartsbuilding.com/solar-arts-building-events/

Dates: May 17^th– through 19th.

I will also have a piece or two in Fox Den – under Art to change the world.

ACW: https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/mission/

This year I’m participating in Passports on Parade this weekend too! Check out the website for more details and how to get your passport- there is a limited amount so do not hesitate.

Passports on Parade

I call it a scavenger hunt for artists’ stamps in the passport. Why do this? Opportunities to learn about the artist and their visions, see great art, and win $500.00 credit to spend on ACW artwork! I know, AWESOME!

Side note:

My stamp is CheeBah approved! Who doesn’t love a Corgi??

Below are some samples you will see this weekend.

Common Bond’s new Lumin facility in St. Paul, MN

Published April 25, 2024

I’m thrilled to announce these two pieces sold for a great cause! These two lovely works Golden Gate Bridge and Hill is alive with color (formal photoziacs) future home is with Common Bond’s new The Lumin facility at 830 Cretin Ave, Saint Paul, MN. This wouldn’t have happened if it weren’t for Art to change the world, and I’m proud to be a task force member! I’ve seen so much positive social change since joining back in 2020. Below are the links to artwork for Common Bond and Art to change the world! Join if you feel compelled, do not need to be local or an artist we have a diverse group of members with backgrounds ranging from artists, business owners, and educators just to name a few.

I love projects like this one where everyone wins! I can’t wait to see the faces of these women who come here and see they are worthy of great art hanging on their living walls. I hope that some or all tenants find their creative gifts and will someday share them with the world. So let us keep sending out positive vibes and continue to encourage others that they are worthy of a great life!

https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/acws-art-treasures-gallery/

https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/mission/

Great article for Form + Content

Published March 28, 2024

I was reading Cory Eull’s article on Form + Content, great article by the way, and My artwork Pine Edged Road photographed in Hewig Hotel was featured! I love surprises like this one! My day just keeps getting better. Feeling blessed and humbled. Thank you Form+ content and Cory Eull.

https://www.mplsart.com/written/2024/03/resonance-and-quietude-form-content-s-open-loop-2024

Show goes through April 6, 2024, great talent and a must-see show.

Website: https://www.formandcontent.org/open-loop

Catalog of artists

https://www.canva.com/design/DAF662najiE/2Ha9eaLYMYm57ZMhh3-0Sw/view?utm_content=DAF662najiE&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer

2024 art crawl – Schmidt Artist Lofts

Published March 14, 2024

Saint Paul’s Spring Art Crawl- weekend

Dates: April 19th through the 21st.

Times: Friday 6-9 pm, Saturday 12-7 pm and Sunday 12-5 pm

Address: 900 W. 7^th Street Saint Paul, MN 55102 (just look for the large smokestack with “Schmidt’s”)

Website: https://stpaulartcollective.org/

I’m blessed to be one of the visiting artists for the 2024 Art Crawl at Schmidt Artists Lofts. So much talent is located in this historic Brewery! I will be in the atrium and will be demonstrating my commando photozaics showing my process. Along with my photozaics both Commando and Formal, I will have canvas-wrapped infrared photos. I will have matted prints in color and IR in various sizes (these are 50% off). I am introducing my dragonfly ornaments made from wire and various stones that help with, negative energy, prosperity, grounding, and protection!

Samples of my works for this show!

Emma Norton restoring Waters project: Heart + home: Artwork that Heals.

Published February 22, 2024

I am honored to share that I was one of 23 artists chosen to join the Restoring Waters Project at Emma Norton. The project is titled: Heart + Home: Artwork that Heals (A project of ACW and Emma Norton at Restoring Waters).

The link below for more information about this project:

Restoring Waters

Below are the works going into this project.

About Emma Norton

Vision statement: Emma Norton Services is a trauma-informed organization that promotes healing and recovery, operating at a scale that brings a full array of resources to women, individuals, and families who have experienced homelessness. Housing and services are exemplary, and offered in collaboration with key community partners.

Website: https://emmanorton.org/

Form + Content Gallery & pop-up locations

Published December 27, 2023

Exhibition Dates: February 29 through April 6, 2024.

Save the Date! Opening Reception: Saturday, March 2, 2024.

Time: 5 pm to 7 pm at the gallery- pop-up locations are within a block of the gallery

Address: 210 N 2^nd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55410

Website: https://www.formandcontent.org/open-loop

catalog of artists link-

https://www.canva.com/design/DAF662najiE/2Ha9eaLYMYm57ZMhh3-0Sw/view?utm_content=DAF662najiE&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer

My art will be located at Hewig Hotel

300 N Washington Ave Minneapolis Mn 55401

their website: https://hewinghotel.com/

Meet me in person at the opening reception on March 2nd (FYI this is my birthday, so come and celebrate with me).

Workselected: Pine Edged Road- Commando Photozaic.

Sometimes the path in life is not clearly defined. The only thing you can do is breathe deeply, put your faith in the universe, and take the first step. Life’s road will have curves, enjoy them as they will bring you to wonderful places if you surrender. Road trips allow my mind to wander and absorb what Mother Nature shows me. I especially love watching the landscape change from mountains to desert; from city to Rolling country farms; brightly colored flowers to drab gray foggy scenes. All of these are gifts from her, so give thanks. Get out in nature and recharge your soul!

Dragonflies commando photozaic- New artwork

Published December 7, 2023

Dragonflies commando photozaic making its world Debut! The lovely shades of green blades of grasses offers up a calming backdrop to glimmering wings gently airing out onto the frame. So much movement, chunky texture, and calming vibes with this one! If you love it buy it; as this one will sell quickly! Yes, CheeBah approves of this one too.

Solar Arts Holiday Art Market!

Published November 30, 2023

December is just a snowflake away and Solar Arts Holiday art market is coming up quickly. I will be at ACW’s Fox Den (2^nd floor) with other fabulous artists selling our creations. Oh, I forgot to mention, Indeed brewery is on the first floor! They have BEER my peeps what more do you need?? live music? They have the too- no reason for you to miss this holiday art market and if you get hungry you can walk across the street to a few restaurants. Come spend the day with me and get your holiday shopping done early.

DATES: THURSDAY DECEMBER 7TH 5 PM TO 9 PM

FRIDAY 8TH 5 PM TO 10 PM

SATURDAY 9TH 12 PM TO 8 PM

The information below: December dates only

Reflections on Wachusett's II — End of Day

just a few examples- I also to commissions so bring your image with and lets chat.

Your Work Here 2023, The annual PRC members’ exhibition

Published November 22, 2023

December 5, 2023 – January 18, 2024
Opening reception: December 6, 6-8 pm

Website: https://www.prcboston.org/

link to view all artwork with pricing

https://www.prcboston.org/product-category/your-work-here-2023/

This year’s photograph Hint of Gold is framed in my Commando Photozaic.

Hint of Gold:

Robert Frost wrote this perfectly: Nothing Gold Can Stay. Nature’s first green is gold, her hardest hue to hold. Her early leaf’s a flower; But only so an hour. Then the leaf subsides to leaf So Eden Sank to grief, so dawn goes down today. Nothing gold can Stay. This view recharges my soul, I love sitting on my parent’s shoreline watching the sunsets and June didn’t disappoint. There’s no better way to reflect on a beautiful day than watching the sunset, knowing tomorrow is going to be just as amazing. I enjoy my time spent with Mom especially after Dad passed away a few years back. It’s funny how life’s perspectives change after you lose a parent. I know that someday my time witnessing these beautiful sunsets on my parent’s shoreline will end but they will forever be locked inside my heart.

I’m including just the image and framed version.