Opening Reception!

The opening of our (Ansley Adams, Jaime Misenheimer, and myself-Laurel Steckel) show was June 16th. We had a great turn-out and a lovely time was had by all. Here are some shots of the guests (and artists!)

This last one is Jaime and myself at the end of the night.

Edible Art?

So, I've just started getting back into studio work. But since the semester ended, here's what else I've been up to:

Tuna Salad Nicoise 

a fresh, summery, French treat

Laurel's Bistro Steak Salad 

a hearty and delicious salad

Source Material

My models (friends) were all at Artista Vista where I showed my work. And they were nice enough to pose with their pieces.

Painting or Installation?

When researching for my Thesis show (Dec 4-10 mark your calendars!) I came across artist Alexa Meade, a young up-and-coming artist from DC. Her work first looks like interesting paintings of somber interiors with a figure, but I read on to realize they are actually people and furniture she has painted on. Questioning the boundaries between the 2-D and the 3-D is always a question for me, but this approach really addresses it "hands on." (No pun intended). The paintings create a mood and intrigue as 2D photos- but take on a different psychological role as installations and with the understanding of life beneath the paint. Found via albus cavus blog. See more at alexameade.com.

From the sketchbook to the internet...

All 5x8.25"

man on wire

See Man on Wire. Philippe Petit will INSPIRE you.

sketches

Sketches I've been working on in preparation for a larger painting. 

Vuillard/Bonnard patterning as inspiration.