It’s that time of year again when the air is crisp, tanks and shorts are replaced with wool sweaters and knee-high boots, and spiced beverages warm the chilled hands. The start of the holiday season has arrived and Solar arts along with Northrup King Bldg. will have their studios open to the public. What better way to kick off the holiday season by shopping locally handmade artist creations, nothing! Need more? Well Indeed Brewery is located on the 1st floor of Solar Arts, still not enough? Well Quincy Street is home to various restaurants. So, no more excuses!!!
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.
Next Event Purple Rain Open Studio June’s 1st Thursday, 2nd floor studios will be open and I will be in attendance, so stop by and say hi and check out my new digs.
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.
Art- A -Whirl- US’s largest art show! A must-see event with so much talent located in the NE Minneapolis neighborhood.
I’m blessed this year again to be showing my art at Solar Arts Building in two fabulous locations: the 2nd-floor Fox Den Gallery (a part of Art to Change the World) and the 3rd-floor Mintahoe event space. (roughly 30 artists on this floor alone). OH, and you Homer Simpson’s out there- Indeed Brewery is on the first floor; so, Yay there’s beer here!!!
Side note: Yes, I do commission work – so bring your images with you to discuss options.
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The Holiday Show – Light up the Night – Light up a life.
Location: Solar Arts Building
711 15th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Dates: December 1-4
Thursday 5-9 pm
Friday 5-10 pm
Saturday 12- 8 pm
Sunday 12- 5 pm
Website for more information: https://solarartsbuilding.com/
Hybrid exhibition Spirit of the land leads to Sanctuary for the Soul. This Exhibition is a mix of my Photozaics framed art offered in color and infrared photographs images with a sprinkle of my black n white Infrared photos matted in black with simple black framing. I’m sharing this space with a few other talented artists.
This is a must-see show and get your holiday shopping done simultaneously.
Wachusett ReflectionsSleeping Bear overlook No ParkingPoplar n PineMotif #1Wolf n Bearcampering lifeWhite Daisies
I will be on the 3rd floor with many other artists selling my Art.
I create multi-sensory wall art that engages your curiosity of what lies beyond; what you see is personal to you. Creating art helps me connect with you, exhibiting my ability to make you feel like you are there with me. They inspire your desire to touch my art, so you can view and feel it at the same time. My surroundings play a big role in my photography story. When I’m out in nature with my camera, it’s through texture, lines, colors, etc., that I get my inspiration. I primarily use color images to capture the vibrancy of Mother Nature’s glory, but when the mood and setting are just right, I will photograph in infrared. This style of photography brings another worldly look, almost a dreamlike state that has a 3D effect.
My photozaics are a perfect mixture of Van Gogh meets Ansel Adams and Bob Ross. My technique is a labor-intensive process and starts out with my journey into nature; capturing the images that I will make into a photozaic. With print in hand, I head to the local stain glass store, making sure to color match glass to the image. All glass cutting is done by hand, smaller pieces are tumbled with larger pieces and sanded by hand before assembling into the finished work.
Come on out and see what new works of art I have and along with that I’m selling infrared matted prints and offering them in simple elegant black frames, and photo cards.
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Come check out my hybrid exhibition One last road trip leads to Sanctuary for the Soul. This Exhibition is a mix of my Photozaics framed art offered in color and infrared photographs images with a sprinkle of my black n white Infrared photos matted in black with simple black framing.
As we approach 1 million deaths from Covid in our country, we are all challenged with finding ways to process our grief. In 2019 I lost my father and decided to take his ashes on one last road trip. Or, at least, that was my plan, but I then decided to include him in every trip I’ve taken since. The photographs I am taking are my way of thanking him for giving me my eye for photography. Going on these road trips is a memorial to him in appreciation of the ever-changing landscapes. I went out into the world with an open but broken, heart looking to find peace in Mother Nature’s arms. I’ve found her to be a great place to recharge my soul in the past.
The viewer will be surrounded by nature photos with mosaics that will open them up to another plane of consciousness. The addition of mosaic frames will awaken your curiosity about what lies beyond the frame. Each viewer will have a different experience. This exhibition is a place for visitors to recharge their souls from daily stresses, sparking their senses and curiosity. As I create my photozaics I often lose myself in the process. The viewers of my work also find the details of the mosaic will draw them into the photo where they will find a sanctuary for their soul. I truly believe art heals the mind, body, and soul. The Norwegian University of Science and Technology discovered a definite correlation between participating in cultural activities, i.e. creating art, visiting art galleries, and attending concerts with increased rates of good health.
Tree Framed Aurora FTA16x14x1x2022-1Wolf-n-Bear WAB20x17x1x2020-1Forest-of-Birch-FOB16x14x12021-1Simple grassy hill horizontal- ColorCampering Life color horFrame Remains colorTree lined FencePine Edged RoadPallet MountainHorse Love
just a few samples of what I will have on exhibit.
