Congratulations, Shannon!

I just saw this on the OAEA Website- Congratulations!

Marion Quinn Dix Leadership Award
Shannon McBride
To recognize outstanding contributions and service to the profession in the development of the Scholastic Art Awards for the state of Oregon.

Colors of Honduras and Belize

I was completely inspired by the colors of the places we traveled this summer. I can't wait to turn some of these images into encaustic paintings. Kris you have done such a great job of adding to this page on a consistent basis. Bravo to you.

Here are the beauties!

Holgas for Susan

New Work

Special Bleach Gifts

Sheila Pepe Lecture

Went to see Sheila Pepe from NYC speak at MCAD. Amazing, crocheted installations made of yarn, industrial rubber bands, shoelaces, boat rope, etc. She creates some of the pieces ahead of time, and also crochets right in the exhibition space to complete the work. In some pieces she is also working with the shadows the installation casts on the floor and walls, even free-form drawing images right on the walls of the gallery. One of the most impressive pieces was a huge yarn installation that she invited viewers to wind onto their own needles to unravel and re-knit, erasing the original piece. She was generous with her time and sincere in answering audience questions. A great lecture! Jodie- I posted these because of our work with 'the tubes' we're crocheting and knitting. I love the idea of creating something unexpected with them, even though I have no idea what that may turn out to be!

Sheila Pepe Lecture Images