It seems pretty pathetic to be saying I have been really busy, as I know everyone has. I do post more on my open Facebook page. It just seems easier somehow and of course I don't want to repeat myself!
The last two months did tend to revolve around my studio, kitchen and bed! In the beginning, I spent a fair amount of time in my garden, trying to get it into shape, but then suddenly realised I only had about five weeks left, so I spent most of the time in the studio after that. Thank goodness for swamp coolers.
One of the things I had to work on as soon as I got to New Mexico was a demonstration article commissioned by Steve Pill, the editor of Artists & Illustrators, here in the UK. Below is a nice mention and if you are interested you can buy the magazine online here
Here is the painting that I produced for the demo.
The Bridge 12 x 16 Oil/Linen Panel |
I managed to get my pieces finished for the two Museum shows (National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma and Albuquerque Museum), which was good, plus lots of paintings done for my galleries. On my return I heard that I had two prints accepted into the Pushing Print exhibition in Margate in October, so that's exciting.
Barry and I spent a lovely three days camping in the Devil's Garden Campground in Arches National Park just before I returned. It was a full moon and quite beautiful. I love that place and did some drawing whilst I was there. There is something really special about climbing up rocks and finding a good place to draw!
Arches National Park - Devil's Garden |
I am off to the beach next week for a few days to sit by the sea and to make some decisions about my final MA Project... lots to consider. At the moment I am 'hovering' (!) around dragonflies and rocks!
Flame skimmer - Male (I think) |
3 comments:
I downloaded the Artists and Illustrator magazine a few days ago. It's a great article, Lynne! I know you taught us these things in your Scotland workshop, but it was very helpful to have a refresher. And congratulations on your Pushing Print exhibition acceptance...your work is truly beautiful.
The Bridge is very beautiful! Congratulations on the article and the exhibitons.
It must be quite a change to go from Mew Mexico to the UK.
Thanks so much you two! I hope you enjoy the magazine Rozanne... there are a lot of good articles.. besides mine!! It is a change Katherine, but I am used to the back and forth these days.
One day we must have a reunion! It was so much fun having you over here.
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