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Moving takes…

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I guess moving from Juneau, Alaska to Washington, D.C. is exhausting. I didn’t think so during the actual flights and drive, but the fact that I’m still reflecting and adjusting means it’s not complete yet. I’m pretty sure I’ve forgotten how to text….and driving past the “end of the road” feels strange. Dressing up in general feels like a luxury and I still feel like I have to catch the sun while it’s out, or I might miss it for a month.

The hardest part for me so far is deciding what I don’t want in my life from before we lived in Juneau. I’m pacing myself. I think we all have opportunities to change our own pattern.

I feel like living in Juneau was a challenge and priceless all rolled up into one.

I think it’s time to start arting.

Show at Annie Kaill’s in Juneau, Alaska

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Exhibit at Annie Kaill's

Thanks to my friend Sherri, I have some photos of my exhibit! I think this was the first opening I’ve had long distance. I’m so thankful that friends stopped in to check it out despite an avalanche!!!!!!!!!!! The staff at Annie Kaill’s did an amazing job presenting everything. And to think of all of the pressure I’ve felt hanging shows over the years… I’m just thankful all around.

Exhibit at Annie Kaill's 2

Holding onto Juneau, statement

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Karen Suderman, statement

Holding onto Juneau

It’s been more than a year now since my husband and I arrived in Juneau. As a constant observer of details in nature, I feel taken back by the grandeur of it all. How could I ever take it all in, or with me?

You can’t hold onto the vast landscape, keep the snow or capture the wildlife with any one view.  But you can experience it all in instants.  That is all it will lend you, because in its permanence it changes constantly.

One step after another, you will never see the same horizon. You can’t recreate the force of a glacier that focuses so much energy on being compact, the soft relief that winter can bring after the rain, the innate respect of things larger than yourself, or the glory in a person’s kindness here.

You can only partake in its fullness for a moment, and then hold on to who you are because of it.

This collection is who I am, holding onto Juneau.

My Supplies Are Here

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Art Supplies

It only look 3 weeks and over $20 to ship, but they are here and I can not wait to start painting. Teaching drawing and painting at The Canvas has only increased my desire to obtain more colors and ready surfaces.  The first layer of marble dust is on, only two more coats to go. I plan to show these (finished) at my exhibit this February.

My heart is stirred.

Hit the JACC Putt

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You Are Here

Hit the JACC Putt opened on December 26th! In collaboration with artist Sarah Conarro and REACH artists and staff we created hole #5, “You Are Here.”  The detail and work that the REACH artists put into every arrow and pointer is fantastic. The “hole” is Juneau and the ball comes out at “The Canvas.”  Some of my favorites details are the freehand images on the Alaska platform including a kayaker, black and polar bears, and stars.

Hit  the JACC Putt will run from noon to 5 through Thursday, January 8th. You can also check it out on First Friday!

Teaching

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The Canvas

I start teaching classes for The Canvas tonight! I’m teaching a intermediate drawing class, an oil paining class, a marionette class, and some art classes!

I know from past experiences that I always grow the most when I’m teaching….and I feel like stretching my legs.

more info at Canvasarts.org

How My Opening Went on September 5th

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Leading up to my art opening last Friday, I was thankful for the press coverage and support of the arts in general here in Juneau. You can follow the links below for more details and to listen to my first radio interview. Jeff Brown, the radio host of A Juneau Afternoon was easy to talk to and I felt relaxed talking on air. I don’t think I used the notes on my cheat sheet.

Note to self, don’t spend so much energy on what you may or may not say in life.

The opening itself was successful. It meant a lot to me to share my recent work… post Austin work. I felt very well received by the residents of Juneau and met a lot of interesting artists. I give all Juneau artists props for existing. It really is a lot harder to get materials and to stay dry enough to work.

Capital City Weekly

Juneau Empire/ Hooligan

KTOO Radio, A Juneau Afternoon

Above
“Anew” acrylic fresco on marble dust panel
people’s choice

Back from the Arctic Circle

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One place I never thought I would visit.

Alan and I soon discovered just how close we were from the arctic circle on our road trip last week. We couldn’t pass by such an opportunity. Some of the most beautiful terrain I’ve ever seen adorns the Dempster Hwy, the worst road I’ve ever driven on. Rich hues of gray, purple, burnt sienna, green, yellow, and pink still linger inside my heart. At times, it was so quiet we could hear ringing.

Arctic Circle LineBetween here and there