When I lived in Miami, it was important for me to be among artists and art. In fact, many of them have become life long friends. When I moved away, after living there so many years, I worried if I would even find a group of creatives. After three years in my new location, I have found a few art groups and organizations. I have been able to make friends and exhibit. The demonstrations and classes I have attended have exposed me to new ways to create. One of the new groups I joined is the Fine Art Society in the Villages. This group exhibits watercolors, acrylics and oils in two shows yearly. Our first show was in Ocotber, 2023 and our most recent was this past April, 2024. It seems that once we finish one exhibit, we immediately start planning the next one. Below are the pieces I exhibited in the last two shows. Looking forward to our next exhibition in October, 2024.

https://www.fineartsocietythevillages.com/members-gallery

Summer Exhibits: Leesburg and Ocala

Winter in Florida has always been known as the season for art. Lots of exhibitions and art festivals take place in the paradise-like weather outdoors. However, although there are not as many outdoor festivals, exhibitions are still taking place in the cool indoors. I was fortunate to exhibit my art in two nearby towns, Leesburg and Ocala. The Leesburg Center for the Arts is the artistic hub in Leesburg. There are exhibitis, classes, children's camp, lectures and more. The exhibit From Deep Withing - The Artist's Closet gave the artists an opportunity to exhibit pieces that they may have not shown or forgotten. The opening reception had a great turnout. If you missed it, the exhibit will be up until July 20, 2024.

In Ocala, the Marion Cultural Alliance creates a thriving art presence in the area. The current exhibiton Midsummer Dreams gets you into the summer vibes. The exhibition is at the Brick Center for the Arts in Ocala. A beautiful summer display of various mediums and photography. Step into this cool gallery and experience the summer heat. The show will be up until July 7, 2024.

SOBO Gallery Winter Garden

It is always exciting to find new venues to exhibit my art. SOBO Gallery is located in beautiful Winter Garden. This past year I had the honor of being selected to exhibit there. The gallery location makes it possible for people to park at the garage across the street for free, enjoy the art and walk the downtown area for dinner and drinks The space is nicely lit and has big windows to bring in the light. I hope to continue exhibiting at SOBO. Below are a few pieces I have shown there thus far. Stay tuned for upcomig exhibitions.

"Reflections" - Watercolor

"Mellow Yellow" - Watercolor

Welcome to 2024!

The new year is here and how many of you have great expectations for the next 365 days. We have a blank slate in front of us. Let's take each day and do something we wish we had done in 2023. For me, I dont have any goals, but a list of things I need to complete, or start, this year.  This blog has been neglected for the past two years. Its not that I did not have things to share; it wasjust sitting down and putting it into words. I need to work on that and hope you will contimue to read what I write beyond the first week in January.  

Every year, I hope to express myself more in the visual arts.  In conjunction with that, I need to find places that I can show my art. A constant place this past year was the exhibits at the Eisenhower Recretion Center. Below is my first entry for 2024 and my first ribbon there. You may have lots in store for me 2024!!!

Time to Return

 Time flies ! 

Can hardly believe its been two years since I wrote on here. If you look at my last post, I had just relocated to another part of Florida. There have been many changes. Some good and some not so good, but such is life. 

As I become more familiar with the area, I have decided which groups to join in order to grow as an artist. In the past two years, I have met so many creative artists and  had opportunities to exhibit and sell my art. My 2023 The new year 2024 has inspired me to complete a few goals from last year. Stay tuned to se if i complete them this year. Happy painting in the new year!

Thank You Members

Moving to a new place means starting over; finding your way around and fitting in. This also goes for art. I joined a couple of art organizations: the Villages Art  League and the Visual Arts Association. They both offer artists friendships, encouragement, inspiration and opportunities. I have received them all. I have met friendly artists that have inspired me. I received encouragement as the members of the VAA voted my alcohol ink art piece " Sweater Weather" - First Place in the October/November challenge. I continue to receive opportunities to exhibit and sell my work.

Thank you, Members!

Miami Watercolor Society 49th Annual Fall Exhibition

The Miami Watercolor Society is still being careful with crowds. This exhibition will take place on line. I am honored to have my art as part of this exhibition.  Below is my piece "Stalking the Marsh". You can also see all of the other pieces that make this an excellent show.

Click HERE to view the show.