Back to work in 2013

Hello everyone!  And Happy New Year 2013!
(a little late - but here it is!)

Art has been on the slow side since back surgery, although the work on the 20 Page Art Journal continued, was finished, and the journey recorded for all to see on this website as well as four different showings along the Gulf Coast. Two above pieces are in the process of being framed for showing.  The first one is simply called "Papaya and Peach" and the second one is called "Desert Storm."  These incorporate an usual process with both soft and oil pastels, on a sturdy gesso paper known as "Stonehenge" paper, and are large - 22" x 28" both which also have interesting textures.

Then a "lull" where I concentrated on healing from back surgery, which now appears to be quite successful, but due to continued problems with "getting around" for me translated "zooming all the time," I am informed I need knee replacements because of a childhood abnormality of the knees that has caused much damage. I have no kneecaps on the fronts of my knees.  But healing time is much quicker they tell me.  I choose to believe that.
 
Right now I am at work, prepping some pieces for a proposed showing at Adonna's Bakery and Cafe on Palafox Place in downtown Pensacola. I'm not sure when we will be hanging; when I say we, I mean the Pensacola Branch of Pen Women, a National Organization of Women Writers, Musicians, and Artists.  Also working on finishing up "Crow Woman" and attempting a special, unusual framing project for her. 

A variety of pieces have been placed in a small, but quite elegant gallery in the historic Old Railroad Depot, also known as the Crown Plaza Hotel in Pensacola.  (A plug for my friend and owner of the Gallery, Stone and Glassworks, Marilyn McDonald Dorsey.)  You can see some of my pottery, photography, and unusual pastel works as well as watercolor. Marylin has a variety of pieces, from some stunning glass work, jewelry, painting, and one of a kind innovative art pieces. The Gallery is located across from the Civic Center, also in the downtown area of Pensacola.

So here's to a wonderful year to everyone.  Even with challenges ahead we can make a spot in the sun in which to do a little "shining" in the world.  Keep on keeping on!