Addicted to Pour Painting?

A couple of months ago I joined the ranks of people all over the world who are experimenting (and becoming addicted to) Pour Painting. These are the only ones I have done so far, but I am hosting a Pour Party on Sunday and we will pour lots of paint and also a bit of wine (the latter not on the canvases!) Hopefully Louisville Calligraphy will have more photos to add to this post next week.

Not your typical flourish by Louisville Calligraphy

These samples are not your typical flourish says Louisville Calligraphy. I recently took an online flourishing class and these were a few of my examples. They need more practice, but they are fun.

Fun at Silica Ceramic Studio, Jeffersonville Indiana

I have had some fun for a few years now at Silica Ceramic Studio, Jeffersonville Indiana. One of my favorite things (so much so that I did it twice!) was making hand built roses. My painting and glazing left something to be desired and I hope to go back to correct what I don't like. The building of them, and their intricacy, however is both demanding and satisfying. Other things I have done at Silica are these little bird dishes and a fish tile. I painted some measuring bowls for Sandy in yummy spicy colors, and most recently, Laura and I hand built magnificent clay vases. Large! We plan to go paint or glaze them as soon as our schedules realign.

2015 was pretty hectic

Not many blogposts last year because of many life happenings. Crazy health issues, crazy busy with wedding work, and simply very little time to catch my breath, much less sit down at the computer and blog. Even my wedding blog took a backseat to all else. My Facebook page was pretty busy. I did manage to keep that up better. One of my last posts here showcased a few small paintings I made to sell at a Louisville gallery. They all three sold at the same time - I'm guessing to one person. Hurray! I must try to do more. Several of my small pieces at Copper Moon Gallery also sold in 2015. I hope to do a better job in 2016, but can't guarantee anything. But - it is January and I will post something new now. First is a page for a bride and groom's album for their first anniversary (paper). The mother wanted something stylized that included the burgundy calla lilies in the wedding bouquet.

Next is a set of script table numbers. I was given a sample from Pinterest with lots of flourishing as inspiration.

Last is the original page that was planned for The Scout Guide/Louisville. The photos were taken in my studio just in time for the December 2014 first issue celebration. The photos were reformatted and the world didn't get to see my face, but did see much more of my calligraphy. I even ran into a childhood friend a few weeks ago who mentioned that she had seen my work in the Scout Guide.

I'll try to do something fun (for my own sanity and to create a blogpost about) on a more regular basis in 2016, but no promises.

Revisiting Old Blog Posts

I spent a few minutes today revisiting old blog posts and came across this one about my experience with gestural lettering in an Yves Leterme workshop. It brought back great memories of good times with good art friends. Similarly, I am at this time dealing with the hubs' health issues - but someone else is cutting the grass these days. Plus ce la meme chose, plus ca change. (Minus the French grammatical markings.) The more things change, the more they remain the same. Speaking of remaining the same, I am at the same (lack of) talent level with the gestural writing. Hardly a moment spent on practice from then to now. It's a busy life.

(Above photo by Roann Matthias.)

New Small Graphite Series

Just in time for Christmas gifting, here are a few of my new small graphite series. Some have watercolor embellishment, all have illustrations. Framed in distressed white, they will look nice on most shelves or desks. You can purchase these at Copper Moon Gallery in New Albany, IN.

Contemporary Primitives

Recently these small contemporary primitive paintings were accepted into the Kentucky Museum of Arts and Crafts Gallery (KMAC) in Louisville. I had fun painting these and am looking forward to painting a few more.

Free Range

Bird on Ledge I

Bird on Ledge II