Memorial Day Computer Florals

The Tunnel

Last Third Friday I showed in a new venue- the "Tunnel", or the alleyway across the street from the RRCA. A very good musician friend of mine, Kevin Smith, or The Troubadour KP, took over the alley about two years ago to showcase his music and others on Third Friday. Kevin is one of my biggest supporters and owns a bit of my work. This year Kevin has hung a large screen behind the musicians and projects work slides of visual artists. It was quite exciting- but I only caught the tail end of my showing (130 slides) as I was volunteering at the RRCA most of the night. Next Third Friday.

I'm in a buoyant mood as I just finished a major whirlwind of spring cleaning, scrubbing walls, windows, appliances, shredding files (120 gallons!), etc. Took a couple weeks. I haven't tackled the studio yet, but I saved that for last wanting to soak up the atmosphere. I think I mentioned here that I might have to move in a year, so I was preparing. I wanted everything in order so I could enjoy the river with what time left.- Well, they- Housing- were planning a complete restructuring of all residences, moving A LOT of people. Some of those hired lawyers and sued, so all moves are now on hold. So I have a very clean and organized home, and nothing to do but art- for who knows how long.......

Roses on a Sunday Morning Walk

Last night's computer

Few more, plus an abstract-

Beginnings of computer generated art

Just a start and a few pics. My time is limited right now, but I explore when I can. I hope this blog does the work justice, they look better enlarged I fear. I'm not sure if you can click on the separate photos and get a better view-

River Morning

It was/is a grab a cappuccino and walk the river kind of morning. Just absolutely beautiful. Dressed in tank, shorts and flip flops, cloudy with bursts of sun and wind gusts- the weather felt so good whipping across my bare skin.- Couple weeks ago I was informed when I turn 50 (two Junes from now) I will have to relocate from my present housing as this building has been strictly designated for "young disableds". I might luck out- I might be relocated to a site near Union Lake- new fodder for the paint- but until then I'm trying to absorb as much of the river as I can. I needed this- I have been out of town for several weeks, "9 to 5", up at the crack of dawn six days a week, regulated. I needed the wind in my hair and between my toes.

I luckily ran into another good artist friend and her dog, and we walked and chatted. She does work that is a little bizarre (compared to her conservative appearance), subjects resulting from dreams, and we've always got along quite well. We sat/studied together during the watercolor classes. Since I've been out of town for at least five weeks she informed me of something I didn't know- the city cancelled all activities along the river this year. No movie nights, no Summerfest, chili cook off, etc. What a bummer for potentially my last year here. Has the city really been hit that hard? I don't know.

Some pics from a morning walk about a week ago......