MADE IN SCOTLAND!

This piece is unlike anything I have ever seen.  My friend Andrea (horse pal, Glen Darach Farm)  moved here from England over 20 years ago.  Her sister Helen now lives in Scotland and came over for a month long visit ... bringing this birthday present to Andrea.  It is made of felted fabrics and depicts Andrea's house.  A lot of effort went into this...Helen did a great job!

SIDNEY, SEYMOUR AND BERMUDA ALA WANDA'S ART BLOG

I started "doinart" when I was introduced to Wanda's Art Blog.  After I sent her about 60 photographs to be used whenever, she posted 5 or 6....subject matter "cats."  These are the interpretations.  What a fun concept...select one of the photos and draw or paint it.  If you would like to participate, check out http://watercolorsbywanda.blogspot.com

BILL STEWART CAN'T COME TO THE PARTY 'CAUSE HE HAS AN OPENING IN CAZENOVIA!

In the past, I have posted many photos of sculpture created by our funky friend, Bill Stewart.  This Friday he has an opening at the Chameleon Gallery....53 Albany St....in Cazenovia.  The hours are 5-8pm.  If you live near there, check it out.  We have been pals since 1966 and have been developing quite a collection of his work.

As you can see, he has quite an imagination!

A CONTRIBUTION FROM BRENDA CRETNEY

Brenda was one of my students awhile ago.  Since that time she has moved on to more workshops and classes and is now part of a show put on by the Rochester Art Club.  She had to submit work to become a member of this prestigious group and just had two pieces accepted for their current show.

As she reads my blog regularly, Brenda was aware of the photos I sent to Wanda's Art Blog (Sidney, Seymour and Bermuda...our cats) for others to paint or draw.  Here is a water color sketch that she sent to me today...  I hope to post more of her work as soon as she sends it to me.

SELF PORTRAIT

A couple of days ago, Bob S. (who lives nearby), dropped off a dressage saddle to see if I could sell it for him.  He used to take classes from me several years ago and now teaches art in a Rochester program.  On his 81st birthday, he did this self portrait and I want to share it with you.

It looks just like him!  He has always been great with pastels and portraits.  Kudos Bob.

WANDA

Here is a quick sketch of one of the cats (Bermuda).  I had to start somewhere and it's going to take me awhile to get back in the groove.  When I have not worked for a long time, it's hard to get loose.