I know... I haven't posted anything in two months! The fact of the matter is that I have been occupied with things other than painting, some quite wonderful and others rather burdensome. Since the burdensome stuff has to do with mountains of paperwork, I shan't say another thing about it. Enough already!
So... what's good? Let's see (lots of pictures - click to see them larger)...
Exhibition News
I have three of my Mandalas & Meditations paintings in the 49th Anniversary show at the Gallery on the Green. Each painting is 10" x 10" x 1" - acrylic and mixed media on wood. From left to right: Shine Within, Listen and Be Present. The show runs from May 22 through June 21.
These two paintings, Bee's Wing (which is featured in Susan Tuttle's fabulous Book, Exhibiton 36) and Asphodel (both 12" x 12" x 1" acrylic and mixed media on wood) are in Artwell Gallery's Square Foot show, opening May 30 and running through July 21.
Studio Project
I have pretty much completed the first phase of my studio project and am ready to start getting creative again. It's a beautiful space, and I want to thank my dear husband Jol for making it all possible... clearing out his "stuff," putting it new lighting and flooring and helping me move the masses of art supplies and furniture from the house down the hill to the new studio. Below are some shots of Ethan and Jol removing the old carpet and installing the new floor.
The next shots show the moving-in stage...
And finally, the pictures below show that everything is somewhat organized. The studio is now functional, but I want to get new furniture and decorate the space so it's beautiful and inspiring rather than simply utilitarian.
Jol's shop is right next door in the same building, so I'm looking forward to hours of time spent together in our own little worlds!
SoulCollage®
Last, but certainly not least... After spending a very inspiring weekend (April 17 - 19) in a SoulCollage® Faciliator Training Workshop run by Anne Marie Bennet and Jean Marie Merkel at Wisdom House in Litchfield, CT, I am now a SoulCollage® facilator.
Starting in July, I will be offering live SoulCollage and art workshops in my studio. I'm also planning other events and workshops that I can share with those of you who aren't in my local area. In the meantime, I invite you to visit my Wings 4 You Coaching blog where I am hosting a SoulCollage® Discovery Circle. It's never too late to join as this is an ongoing group.
And now, before the day gets too old, I'm going to get outside and enjoy the sun!
The space is shaping up nicely, Carla. Congrats to both of you! :)
Posted by: Mick Mather | May 26, 2009 at 09:50 AM
Wow, you have been busy! I figured that was the case. Congrats on everything - your studio looks great!
Posted by: Brandi Powell | May 26, 2009 at 12:03 PM
Sweet!!!
Posted by: The Tart | May 26, 2009 at 07:09 PM
What a lovely space! Looking forward to seeing what you create out of it!
Posted by: String | May 27, 2009 at 05:10 AM
Hi Carla,
Your studio is looking fantastic! -- a perfect place for creating and teaching -- wonderful news!:)
Hope you are well:)
xo
Posted by: Susan Tuttle | May 28, 2009 at 05:51 PM
What a wonderfully beautiful new space to give your wings room to expand!
Posted by: Ginger*:) | June 01, 2009 at 12:17 PM
I love that collage! *G*
Congratulations on the new studio. They worked so hard on it for you, and it turned out beautifully. Jol is pretty special, but you know that already. :0)
Posted by: Aravis | June 06, 2009 at 12:15 AM
Oh, there you are! *relieved* I’ve been missing you!
So great to finally “hear” from you, and such good news too! I love Shine Within, it is so magical and dreamlike.
Your studio looks great. Wish I had one too! *grin*
Love,
Carra
Posted by: carra | June 11, 2009 at 09:09 AM
Very beautiful and inspirational. May your studio soon be your soulstudio (P.S. a good floor to earth on)
Posted by: Hildegarde | June 17, 2009 at 11:36 AM
oh my - you have been busy. I did wonder where you had gotten off to. your studio looks amazing and think those soul collage workshops will be so much nicer in real life. as you noticed I did not get past the first one; never should have committed to it having so much going on!
Posted by: AscenderRisesAbove | June 28, 2009 at 02:18 AM
I love your Mandalas & Meditations paintings! Congratulations on your exhibition.
Your studio space looks really large and airy.
I really love your blogs top :-)
Posted by: Ann Christine Dennison | July 03, 2009 at 07:24 PM
I am picturing you there in the studio with a group of creative souls... looking forward to when you do so in this area!
Posted by: AscenderRisesAbove | July 04, 2009 at 11:22 PM
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Posted by: kj | July 14, 2009 at 06:32 PM
Your paintings are so inspiring and beautiful.Your studio looks fantastic!
Posted by: Sam Marshall | August 07, 2009 at 09:53 PM
Beautiful work!
Happy day!
Christina :)
Posted by: Christina Jackson | August 07, 2009 at 11:22 PM