August Member Meeting

North Texas Giving Day – Visual Art League of Lewisville

As many of you know, I’m a member of the Visual Art League of Lewisville. When I joined roughly 3 years ago I was a complete stranger yet I was quickly welcomed into the group. It took me decades to finally find “my people.”

Diane Wright, the President at the time, quickly recruited me to volunteer. Jerry McKay (JAM), the treasurer and part of the welcome wagon, explained the process of submitting art. This got me on the fast track to actively participate. Continue reading North Texas Giving Day – Visual Art League of Lewisville

Family Dynamics

Family Dynamics

My newest art piece is on display at the Lewisville Grand Theater.

Title: Family Dynamics

Medium:  Branches, thread

Description: The twisted branches and thread that runs through them represent the roles, relationships and interactions within an extended family. Continue reading Family Dynamics

Inexplicable

“Inexplicable” is on display at the Lewisville Grand Theater, Part 1

Fresh Ideas 2023 is a juried event through the Visual Art League of Lewisville (VAL).  It is the only event that accepts submissions from members AND non-members.  There is no guarantee that you’ll get in as a member.  Every year the number of submissions increases – this year there were over 300 submissions and about 20% made the cut. 

My art, “Inexplicable” is one of them! Continue reading “Inexplicable” is on display at the Lewisville Grand Theater, Part 1

La Poodle Plays Poker

Inspired by the Masters: A must-see art exhibit at the Lewisville Grand Theater

The long-awaited “Inspired by the Masters” exhibit is now open at the Lewisville Grand Theater. Tore Bellis and I started working on our art for this exhibit last year – which feels like a lifetime ago. Please make plans to visit. This is our best work to date. Continue reading Inspired by the Masters: A must-see art exhibit at the Lewisville Grand Theater

Guest Blogger Tore Bellis discusses newest art piece, The American Dream

Editor’s Note:  Tore Bellis has a new art piece in the Big Inspiration, Small Works exhibit at the Lewisville Grand Theater. 

The American Dream, is one of his more labor intensive works and I thought it would be interesting for readers to learn more about the piece. Continue reading Guest Blogger Tore Bellis discusses newest art piece, The American Dream