I don’t have a background in science, just an incredible curiosity for biology and how things work and what the insides of things look like. This fascination shows up repeatedly in my work, and when a parent of one of my students brought me an article on radiolarians last week, I of course started doodling with clay to make them right away. Then I did some research and found out that radiolarians are single-celled aquatic animals that have a spherical, amoeba-like body with a spiny skeleton of silica and that the slimy muck that can collect in the deep oceans is mainly made up of the skeletal remains of these creatures. I’m fascinated… and I see a new series on the horizon! Thanks to my students (and their parents!) who keep me inspired all the time!
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Winner! Winner! Chicken Dinner!
If you signed in when you visited the studio this weekend, you were entered to win a copy of my book ‘a relationship with earth’ and a set of cards from photographer Jim Bourne‘s ‘Bodie Series’. And the winners are…
Congratulations Clare Nicholson & Iris Dorfman!!
If you come to Open Studios this weekend and sign in, you’ll have another chance at winning!! See you at the studio Sat & Sun 11 – 5!
One weekend down, One to go!
My heart is full after last weekends Open Studios Art Tour. With over 250 visitors, non-stop assistance from my fantastic team of cheerleaders and so much art finding new happy homes, I’m overwhelmed. Thank you to everyone for the continued support of local artists! If you missed out on last weekend, you’ve got one more chance to come by and say hi!
Sat & Sun
Oct 17 & 18
11 – 5
767 Cathedral Dr Aptos
follow the green signs from Aptos Village
need more info about this event:
www.artscouncilsc.org
The Studio is Open!
South County Artists for Open Studios
I keep asking you all to come to MY studio for Open Studios this year, but while you’re out there, here are a few of my favorite clay and sculpture artists in the South County area to check out too! See you this weekend!
Adon Valenziano Artist #162 Mixed Media Sculptures and Mobiles
Wendy Ballen Artist #203 Wire Sculpture
Liz Crain Artist #207 Handbuilt Ceramic Vessels
Elaine Pinkernell Artist #287 Textured Ceramic Slab Work
Karen Hansen Artist #292 Handbuilt Ceramic Sculpture
So get your guide, make your plan, hit the studios and BUY ART this weekend!
Need more info: www.artscouncilsc.org
Getting Ready for Open Studios 2015
Studio Gifts
My favorite thing about reopening the studio is reconnecting with my students and the creative people in my life. This week I was welcomed back with two perfect gifts. The first is half of walnut shell which reminded the giver of my work. I love that my work makes others connect with nature in a way they might not of otherwise. The other is my new ‘I’d rather be sculpting’ bumper sticker which goes perfectly with my ‘buy art’ sticker! Love these new additions to my collections…do my people know me or what?
October Studio News
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Art Prize Promo Video
The talented Brian Kelly created this beautiful video showcasing some of the art & artists participating in ArtPrize 7. You can see a glimpse of my Hive Series installation just before the 2 minute mark. So exciting!
Preview Exhibit for Open Studios
Got a chance to swing through the preview exhibit for Open Studios 2015 at the Santa Cruz Art League yesterday. The diversity of talent and creativeness in this county is overwhelming, I’m humbled to be included in this group. I also discovered that my piece had already sold and to put the icing on the cake, it was purchased by a fellow artist whose work I respect greatly; Liz Crain– if you aren’t familiar with her work, click the link and prepare to be wowed by her ceramic work. Feeling the love today!
Hope to see you all at Open Studios October 10, 11, 17 & 18 from 11 – 5
767 Cathedral Dr Aptos | Artist # 254