Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Winter Art Show at Shattered Pallette Gallery in Putnam, CT

It is exciting to be getting ready to enter a show at The Shattered Pallette, 156 Main Street, Putnam, CT. The theme is "Winter."

The opening reception will be January 22, 2014 from 6:00 to 10:00. This gallery is the project of Christina Hammon, a talented artist in her own right, and her friend, James.

Here is some of my art that will be in the show.


 "First Snow"


 "Winter's Portal"

 "Soft Touch"


"Evening Sky"


Friday, January 10, 2014

Land Conservation - Joshua Trust in Northeastern Connecticut

The pictures made at the various Joshua Trust properties have been put on display at the Willimantic CT Public Library. The photos were taken by Marcia and Wayne Kilpatrick and Nancy Hoffmann.

Joshua Trust protects over 4,000 acres of land in northeastern CT. Check out their home page here and their various properties here. These properties were either donated to the Trust or purchased by the Trust.



Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Cat in the Covers

There was a reason I couldn't get my bed made. See that dark spot?


 Maci did not wish to be disturbed!


Monday, January 6, 2014

Sunflowers on Stripes

It never ceases to amaze me how many new photos can be created from one original. Considering how many backgrounds can be added and how many color variations and patterns there are, one photo can equal thousands.


Saturday, January 4, 2014

Wild Turkeys at the Bird Feeder

These wild turkeys decided to share with the small birds and woodpeckers. They check out the feeder several times a day.


Turkey for Dinner

Don't you just hate it when someone marches up to your front door and announces they have arrived for dinner? He was lucky not to be the dinner!



Wednesday, January 1, 2014

"Red Pennsylvania Barn" included in LightSpaceTime.com art show

My photo, "Red Pennsylvania Barn" made the cut to be included in the LightSpaceTime.com online art show, Seasons. It is in the Photography and Digital category.


Tuesday, December 31, 2013

New Year's Eve

This picture reflects the mood of the day here at my house. Some of the family departed yesterday. Those of us still here are having a quiet day and evening. We will say "Happy New Year" share a few hugs and kisses and go to bed, grateful for plenty of food and a warm house.

Happy New Year to you all.


Monday, December 30, 2013

Red Abstract Art

Here is one that is a change of pace. Lots of color. A very contemporary feel with terrific energy.


Thursday, December 19, 2013

Colors - aqua, teal, turquoise


A friend asked if I had any art work using aqua, teal or turquoise. Once I started searching, I realized I had quite a few using those colors. Take a look at these.









After further discussion, my friend narrowed her colors to shades of beige, white, a little brown with accents of turquoise.  This last one definitely has those colors.


Monday, December 16, 2013

Winter all Around

 One day it was September. Some leaves were turning but there was still lots of green around.



Before I was ready we were into winter - cold winds, snow and ice. So I will try to appreciate the beauty of the season while I fantasize about lolling in my hammock. 


Saturday, December 14, 2013

Art Show at Windham Hospital in Willimantic, CT

The art show is called The 6x6 with all work having the outside measurements of 6 inches square. In that small a form, I thought it necessary to choose photos that have impact and color.  Here are two of my three entries.

This show is sponsored by the Windham Regional Art Council.  Most of our member come from the Windham, Connecticut area.



Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Light Space Time Art Show

I have been flying high all day thinking of having my art in the Light Space Time juried online December exhibit and having placed with "Mennonite Farm." It has been great to share the news with my friends. Today was the artists' luncheon at the Main Street Cafe in Willimantic and I showed my award winning photo. After working so diligently at my photography, it is rewarding to see some results!

Will I rest and bask in the moment? Bask yes, but rest no. Tonight I attended my marketing workshop at MakeArtWork, sponsored by the Greater Hartford Art Council. I have received a commission for a bracelet and I'm trying to find outlets for selling.

Monday, December 2, 2013

Light Space Time award winning photo


I am delighted to announce that three of my photos were accepted into the Light Space Time online art gallery exhibition, "Countryside." 



"From the Past," a photo of a covered bridge is in the Photography & Digital category!







"Glow over Stream" is in the Special Merit Category!






"Mennonite Farm" placed 2nd in Photography & Digital.   It also placed 5th overall in the show out of 343 entries.