Tuesday, July 29, 2008

July 2008 Show -WOW! COLOR!!

This last weekend we had our first art show of the year - hooray! We're back at Bayview Corner's Front Room. Folks come up from the Saturday Market or spot our signs as they drive by. The local newspaper highlighted the show with a picture of Maia's art. Kisses, Hugs, Endless Blessings to all the folks who walked gleefully away with ART!!

After the scramble and chaos of arranging the art of six artists in one room - we had four other fabulous artists with us - I thought the effect was STUNNING. Color everywhere! When I finally came off the adrenaline rush of getting a show ready and really LOOKED at the work of our other folks I couldn't believe my eyes. Carved and painted gourds, watercolors, luminescent paint patterns on wood strips, drums to move the spirit, transcendent collages, wooden wine boxes painted like jewels, Windwalker's gorgeous necklaces, woven tapestries and purses, my little Fantasy Houses, mixed media pieces and new Scrumble Muffins (oh, yeah!) The little stuff went right out the door and one little original Fantasy House, Row Home to Me, sold. We did very well.

Lucky for us we have the space through another weekend. A real treat as its so very much work to prepare and setup. I have to remember the "day after" blues and tiredness that hits me hard. That was yesterday. I was a wreck, just wanting to sit and cry and sleep. Unfortunately I also have a bad tooth that has to come out and I'm dealing with that unhappy loss-to-be.

This morning - YES! - before I'm forced to drive forty miles up the Island for a pre-pulling checkup, I'm headed for the Studio to finish two Fairy Houses for this next weekends Show. If you're in the area, come on over! Whidbey Island, WA would love to have you!

Hugs,
MJ

Blue Cubette - Go Your Own Way

Blue Cubette - Go Your Own Way

Dark Blue Cubette-He Thought He Could

Dark Blue Cubette-He Thought He Could

He Travels For Work

He Travels For Work
Mary Jo's latest print

The Stunning Vistas of the Volcano Tahoma

The Stunning Vistas of the Volcano Tahoma

Wind Blow Us Home...

Wind Blow Us Home...

Fuzzy BindleBird Collecting Huckleberries

Fuzzy BindleBird Collecting Huckleberries
Sighted behind our tents in the huckleberry bushes.

My Eternal Love ... and Pal

My Eternal Love ... and Pal
Windwalker's Ravens in Love Series

Fairy Gardener's Hat

Fairy Gardener's Hat
Spotted on the Naches Trail, Chinook Pass, in huckleberry bushes.

Old Growth Islands

Old Growth Islands
Caretakers' Isle

Beach Fire Bag

Beach Fire Bag

Rumble Stream Home

Rumble Stream Home

Hazy Lake Days

Hazy Lake Days

First Love Song

First Love Song

Beauty Way Chant

Beauty Way Chant
Mixed Media on Canvas

Sunrise House

Sunrise House

A Garden of My Own

A Garden of My Own
Windwalker's Woven Purse

PrimroseMorning - Scrumble

PrimroseMorning - Scrumble
Nickname: Bounce

Daisies Dreams

Daisies Dreams
Acrylic - SOLD

The Sun's Blessing

The Sun's Blessing
Its already sold!