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
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
Tore Bellis and I have art on display at the Lewisville Grand Theater through the Visual Art League of Lewisville. The exhibit is “Inspired by the Masters”. This post explains the motivation behind Tore’s piece, Burning Fashion #1. Continue reading Behind the Scenes: Setting a purse on fire for art
Even though it’s Texas, the winter doldrums still strike. Nature is mostly brown and/or dead. The eyes ache for color and the mind seeks inspiration. I have the solution! Go to the New Beginnings art exhibit in Lewisville, Texas. Continue reading Opening Reception: New Beginnings
I met Jerry McKay (JAM), a member of the Visual Art League, in the first member meeting I attended. She was very instrumental in explaining how art submissions work and it’s because of her I hit the ground running. JAM has an art piece in the Day of the Dead exhibit that is on display now through November 27th. I got to ask JAM about the piece. It’s a very touching and relatable story. She agreed to share the story in my blog, along with her art piece. Continue reading Meet Guest Blogger, Jerry McKay, a member of the Visual Art League of Lewisville
It’s official! Tore Bellis and I have our artwork displayed in the Western Round Up Exhibition through the Visual Art League of Lewisville! This exhibition is in the North Corridor at the Grand Theater. Continue reading Western Round Up Exhibition – Visual Art League of Lewisville
I unlocked one of life’s greatest mysteries.
I have been wondering how individuals get their art displayed in exhibitions.
The answer is stunningly easier than I ever fathomed: Join an art league!
When I attended the first meeting of the Visual Art League of Lewisville, themes were reviewed and I sat with a bewildered look on my face. Are there fees? Our art gets displayed…just like that? How many pieces of art can we submit? Does the art have to be hung on a wall?
What strange, mythical world did I stumble in to and how am I fortunate enough to be permitted to join?
I asked questions. And it’s true. Art gets displayed…just like that! Continue reading I joined the Visual Art League of Lewisville
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