Recently, I was fortunate enough to spend time again as an artist-in-resident at Osage Arts Community in Belle, Missouri. This time, however, rather than living on the farm, I was the first artist to reside in the new Art Center – where my work is on display. And little Bruno got to go with me!
Bruno enjoyed the morning sun at the Art Center!
Off the top of my head, I can think of no other place where an artist can exhibit her work, reside, make art in a studio, and conduct open studio workshops all under one roof. It was both an honor and a privilege to be the first Osage Arts Community Resident Artist to reside in the new Art Center.
Below are images of the Art Center and my current exhibition with Josh Sommer – Coils & Cartography:
Below are images of the Art Center and my current exhibition with Josh Sommer – Coils & Cartography:
It was a wonderfully productive and restorative time to paint and reflect and explore new ideas in my art.
During this time at OAC, I displayed 70 pieces in the Art Center, completed 11 paintings, began 17 additional paintings, created 4 stencil designs to be manufactured, sold 4 paintings, shipped 3 paintings to Ypsilanti for a national juried exhibit, led 7 open studios, scheduled a solo show for 2014, went antiquing for the first time, bought 7 vintage books of maps for my mixed media work, and made many friends whom I look forward to seeing again. I won't tell you how many times I went to Bob's Frozen Custard next door (because I lost track). :)
I am so grateful to Mark McClane and the Belle Community!
Too much goodness to include in just one blog post!
To be continued next Monday!
Have a great beginning to your week!
Mary^
During this time at OAC, I displayed 70 pieces in the Art Center, completed 11 paintings, began 17 additional paintings, created 4 stencil designs to be manufactured, sold 4 paintings, shipped 3 paintings to Ypsilanti for a national juried exhibit, led 7 open studios, scheduled a solo show for 2014, went antiquing for the first time, bought 7 vintage books of maps for my mixed media work, and made many friends whom I look forward to seeing again. I won't tell you how many times I went to Bob's Frozen Custard next door (because I lost track). :)
I am so grateful to Mark McClane and the Belle Community!
Too much goodness to include in just one blog post!
To be continued next Monday!
Have a great beginning to your week!
Mary^
