The Advertiser Article for The Solar Art Prize

By Night and Day

Yesterday was my daughter Julia's birthday. The family came over for pizza and cake in the studio. Later Julia and I met some friends for a few drinks. Jan talked me into wearing my red dress. I really can't remember the last time I wore a dress. I am more a jeans and shirt kind of gal. We had fun and I didn't get home till 4:30am!!!!! I think they took me to some place that I was just too old for. Luckily the lights were dim.

The next day was the opening of the members' exhibition at Adelaide Art Society where I was asked to be featured artist. Pam Saint, the president gave a nice speech and said so many nice things about my work. I don't think I will ever get used to standing in front of people listening to my work get praised. It made me squirm a little. I think its the only time I get a little shy hehehe.

Buying Time

Okay okay so I haven't posted on my blog for a week. I thought I better put something up before the blog police complain again hehehe. Although these aren't new paintings I am pretty sure I haven't posted them on here before. That should buy me some more time huh?

On the Edge

acrylic and altered newspaper on canvas

102 x 76cm (40"x30")

Packed and Ready

acrylic and altered newspaper on canvas

102 x 76cm (40"x30")

1938

mixed media on canvas

102 x 76cm (40"x30")

Chapter Eighteen

mixed media on canvas

102 x 76cm (40"x30")

Why Is It???

Why is it the more I move forward with my art, the less time I get to spend on actually creating art??? More and more the business side of things demand attention while my poor lonely easel stands there waiting for me. Brushes laying there discarded suggesting that once a painter stood here painting. I yearn to paint and yet I need to prepare for this and prepare for that and send yet another response to a business email. More things are added to my "to do" list than are crossed off. No wonder artists are perceived as irresponsible. Its because we just can't fit it all in. SHEESH!!!