Out of My Hands Opened May 12!

After a year of preparation, my exhibit of abstract works opened at the Watermark Art Center in Bemidji, MN on May 12. It was nerve-wracking for me to get through the process of building my first big solo exhibit. But I did it. I made it. And it is beautiful. I say that because, yes, I believe the work is good, but also because the lighting on the paintings is superb! It will be worth your time to visit the exhibit - through August 26 - to study each and every canvas under perfect lighting. Thank you to the Watermark team for their encouragement and expertise.

If You Build It Will They Come?

Attendance at their events is always a concern for emerging artists and authors. When the event is hours of travel away from friends and followers, the worry intensifies. I was a nervous wreck. But, due to the active marketing efforts by Watermark Art Center’s Communication Director, Lisa Setter, and a show of support from some friends and family, there was a good gathering of enthusiastic and interested art lovers.

Getting ready for my artist talk with Lori Forshee-Donnay, Executive Director of the Watermark Art Center.

I Don’t Understand Abstract Art, but I Want To.

One visitor was sure he didn’t understand abstract art and had many questions. When you get down to it, abstraction is not so much about understanding as it is about feeling. Does it make you happy to look at that art? Does it make you feel energized or sad? What do you feel, not see, in an abstract painting? That was a big part of our discussion during the author talk. Questions about my process came up frequently as well. Do you start with a plan? How do you face a blank canvas? My answer to every question was this, I paint.

If you’d like to learn more about creating abstract art, invite me to facilitate a workshop in your community.

Beginning Abstract Painting workshop, Granite Falls, MN.

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