"Way beyond pretty pictures, cool techniques, gripping stories, or fancy footwork, artists make art that’s worth spending time with because it makes us feel like we are not alone in the universe.....but you do need to be authentic and unafraid. Art is the opportunity to share yourself. Seize it." Danny Gregory
Suddenly it's June and I haven't posted since April. Cliches about time flying come to mind but I promised myself not to say that. Instead I'll note that life has been and continues to be full of surprises and most of them are pretty okay.
Above and below are a few of the 2" Bijou tiles in the latest project pact from Zentangle HQ. All in all they posted 21 videos of various prompts. I only missed one. Black, white, and translucent tiles. Quite fun and enjoyable. They are meant to be put into mosaics.
While I am writing this on June 6 here in Madison we are getting a little rain storm. I do hope it lasts a bit as the lawns here are going yellow and brown and my daughter's garden is suffering and I am sure the farmers are worried about corn and soybeans and hay too.
Up north for our recent 10 day stay to open the cabin...we had high danger warnings for fire. No campfires allowed. The mosquitoes were swarming so much that most of my sketches were done indoors.
I've been able to do a few sketches here at Oakwood this spring..this one in May near a lovely Fountain Pond on the east side of the Oaks.
The blossoms were falling fast and floating in the pond like confetti from a celebration.
We have a busy month planned for June here in Madison with farmer's markets and garage sales and art shows and outdoor music concerts. We will return to the cabin just before the 4th of July and stay about 3 and half weeks.
Wishing you all a good, safe, and creative summer.
