It’s been a busy couple of months. The shows are winding down and it’s time to get down to the serious business of summer! It has been fun to attend all of the great events. The first fun event was the Flower Show. It was a 10 day extravaganza in a tent. Although the tent provided shelter from the rain… sometimes… it did little to repel the sleet, cold, and wind. We began the week with boots, heavy coats and gloves, and ended the week with shorts and flip flops! It’s April in Ohio! It was a very successful show for me and I enjoyed getting to know the other artists. That’s a good way to get a group to bond-put them in a tent for ten days together under extreme conditions! Thanks to all of the people who attended and sent such good wishes my way. I had a blast and hope to see you all at the Pendleton Art Center!
The next show on the agenda was the show in Rising Sun for the Pendleton Center there. Pictured above is the Best of Show winning horse sculpture. It is truly amazing. Jackie Braden, Shannon Godby and I were all represented and had fun at the opening.
My show at the Pop Revolution Gallery remains up through June 9. If you get a chance, stop in to see it. Jim Crosser’s work and mine meld well for a great show titled “May Flowers”. This gallery is staffed with two hard-working owners, Fran Michaels and Ben Jason Neal. They not only are accomplished artists but also are excellent framers. It’s a great place to view shows, get frames and just talk art!
The Day/Evening in the Garden at the Taft are over. What a beautiful event. The weather was perfect and the decor was wonderful. The table settings were spectacular. It was a magical evening made even more special by good friends to share it.
Finally, the Fitton Center for Creative Arts is a place to check out. If you haven’t been there, it is a beautiful facility on the Great Miami River in downtown Hamilton. The 44th Regional Art Competition is still on display through the second week of June. The show is spread through the first floor common area (where my piece entitled “Sunday” is) as well as two galleries upstairs. It is a wonderfully eclectic show; ranging from the very realistic to the playful and abstract. Judges awards are scattered throughout the show. Try to get there to see this show and top notch facility if you can.
Now it’s time to get back to work and look to upcoming events. Of major importance is our big STUDIO MOVE! Allison and I move in the #315 at the Pendleton on June 1st! Details to follow for our big opening celebration!
