Small format

Well, I spent a little time in the studio tonight... ready to get back into it. I think I'm getting close to my small format piece for the National Collage Society. It's this weird faux shadow (collage-produced) and depth of lighting that I like. Excited about how's it's coming along (almost done)!

 

More creativity for the weekend

 I will say that Saturday's "Hands-Off" rally in Albany was not only inspiring, but it also continued a three-day streak of creative events for me. I LOVE when people express themselves creatively. Here are some of my favorite creative signs (and characters) from yesterday...

Showcases of creativity

 I had the very good fortune to attend a poetry reading by my friend William Welch to celebrate the publication of his poetry book "Adding Saffron" last night (Thursday) at The Other Side in Utica, NY. It was an incredible event. To hear a poet read their work is typically joyful, and Will did a fantastic job. His poetry is heart-felt and intensely moving. I've been to quite a few poetry readings, and this was one of the very best. Bravo, Will! I will be ordering a number of the books to give as gifts to my friends.

This evening (Friday), I went to the opening reception of the "Made in New York" exhibit at the Schweinfurth Art Gallery. It was a great collection of artworks (it should be; the acceptance rate was only 15%), and I am proud that I was part of it. It was well-attended.

There were a couple of nice collage pieces...

This multimedia "protest" piece won "Best in Show"...

After spending some time at the opening at the Schweinfurth, I drove up to Syracuse to go to Art Haus, a new gallery in Syracuse, NY. to see an exhibit that included my artist friends, Tim Rand and Kathy Donovan (and added benefit, was that my friend Steve Nyland was also there!). I was impressed with the space, and the exhibit. I hope to show my work there in the future.

Attending these three events over the last two days, was a really nice antidote to the crazy nonsense that is happening in the world around me. That is the most positive influence of the world of creativity and art for us all. It is a salve for the negativity in the world. And I feel fortunate to be able to enjoy it.