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Studio is Closed (only for a week!)
Just a reminder that the studio will be closed for the week of July 3 – 7
Happy 4th of July!
btw, you can still keep in touch with what I’m up to by following my Instagram account, and spoiler alert, it’s going to involve a lot of art and a few croissants!
Sculpture IS: 2017 Opens Today!
See you in the garden!
Reception June 29th, 5 – 7
Sierra Azul Gardens
2660 E Lake Ave
Watsonville CA
Art at Annieglass
Have you been out to the new Craftbar in Watsonville yet?
Work from my Bone Series is still on display at the Annieglass Craftbar. When you’re there, you can make crafts, drink local wine and of course BUY ART!
About The Bone Series:
The Bone Series is a series of work that is focused on the remains of a form. The pieces imply what is left after the flesh is gone, pieces that need to be reassembled to understand what once was. From small wearable pieces to large installations, this series explores all scales of structure.
Check out their Craftbar schedule of events here…
Walking the Trail of Umbels
Have you made it out to the UCSC Arboretum to see Environmental Installations yet and walk the 100′ long trail of my Umbel Series Installation? I love this photo taken from a drone that was hovering just over my installation as I walked the trail. Sometimes, it’s good to sit quietly with a piece of art and contemplate it but equally, there is something really nice about getting to experience a work of art while physically moving around it. I think it draws you into to the piece and you notice things you might not of noticed otherwise. So, if you get a chance, I really encourage you to get up to the Arboretum and walk the trail of umbels… and let me know what you think!
Umbel flowers are available for pre-sale in my online shop and at only $65 each they are going fast!
SHOP NOW
Sculpture IS: 2017 Opens Next Week!
Don’t forget!
Sculpture Is: 2017 opens Thursday June 29th 5-7 pm
Presented by Pajaro Valley Arts
June 1 – October 31, 2017
Reception: June 29th 5 – 7pm
The eleventh annual Sculpture IS: exhibition is taking place on the beautiful two-acre Sierra Azul Nursery demonstration gardens with over 90 sculptures. This critically acclaimed exhibit showcases work in steel, wood, ceramics, bronze, glass and concrete. Come visit the gardens!
Sierra Azul Nursery and Gardens
2660 East Lake Avenue
Watsonville California
Tedious Tasks
Sometimes you start something that you know is crazy tedious and will drive you insane to make and it may not even survive the kiln process but you try it anyways…
I am making some progress but I find that staring at the tiny wires and carefully placing them actually makes me bit nauseous… so I’m only doing a few per day. It will be interesting to see when it’s completed if the clay and wire version has that same fuzzy glow that a real dandelion does. Will keep you posted as it progresses…
Lucky Number 17!
Join me my at my studio for my 13th year participating in the Santa Cruz County Open Studios Art Tour! I’ll be lucky number 17 in the catalog and will be showing along with 6 other studio mates in the same building.
Mark your calendars for October 7th, 8th, 21st & 22nd, 2017
Studios are open 11 – 5
Earth Art Studio
2523 C Mission St
Santa Cruz
Art for Robbie!
I will have a piece for sale at the MAH this Saturday along with hundreds of other local artists, everything is $200 and goes directly to Robbie’s rehab.
If you are not able to donate or attend the event, you can still support Robbie‘s rehab at https://www.youcaring.com/
One Year Later…
It’s hard to believe that a year has passed since we moved to the new studio space but this time last year we were painting the new studio while at the same time finishing up the last summer workshops at the old studio. While it will always be a work in progress, here’s a throwback to a year ago…
And a look at the studio today…
I also love that the timing worked out so that this move was documented in Ceramics Monthly’s Studio Visit article in the October issue. Sometimes, things fall into place when you least expect it. Moving can be hard and change can be challenging but we wouldn’t change a thing about moving to Mission Industrial Art Studios. Cheers to another year of being CR8IV!