I was happy to participate in the 4th annual 12 buy exhibition at Austin Art Space. It’s always a great show with a large turn out. Somehow I managed to get my 12 buy to Austin from Alaska. I originally started two oils, but ran into Juneau drying issues and sent in a quick sketch instead. I wish all of the artists involved great success at the opening this weekend!
I’m sure you will be able to see pictures of the event on Austin Art Space’s web site! http://www.austinartspace.com
Each of these students designed and made their own marionette. Congrats to all of the performers! What a great show! The flyer above was designed by Maire New.
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
I moved my studio outside today. The porch was perfect shelter from the rain. Which is great because it hasn’t stopped raining for days! Does this count as Plein Air? The entire time I was painting I thought that bear might be under the house. I recommend this strategy to everyone. You get so much more done.
I’m so thankful for the opportunity to show recent works this September at the Juneau Art and Culture Center. I was selected by the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council for a solo exhibition. It’s exciting to think that all of my works will be made in Juneau too. This of course means pulling from the nature Alaska has to offer. Everything is in bloom here (except for berries, I’m told they are ready to pick in late July or August). It seems fitting to push myself to produce a full show.
The “First Friday” opening is September 5th, 2008. The exhibit is available to see throughout September.
Not much to say, other than I’m overwhelmed by Alaska’s accessible beauty. I wish I could share it with everyone that has ever inspired me.
The jury is back… Alaska is awesome. Nature certainly wins. I’m trying watercolor, a new medium for me. I’m enjoying the color, but trying to harness the instant, verses years of working the oil. It’s a relief to release just a little glimpse of the beauty here.
My first landscape in watercolor. Alan and I went for a long drive to find the end of Juneau. This scene is near the Shrine of Saint Therese.
Karen Suderman: 