Gathering of Haunts

The opening reception on October 4th for the "Spooky" art show was very well attended. There were many artists from the school of art at the University of Akron participating in the show and they brought a fresh creative addition to the show.

My Left Foot

Not the movie but the appendage. Its slowing me down right now. Enough that I went to a doctor who told me there is a lot of inflammation around the second metatarsal and steroids and RICE are the treatments of choice. I also have to tape the toe! Avoiding surgery is the ultimate goal. So, I will do as I am told. I'll start the steroid regime tomorrow and ice it 3x a day. No treadmill. Elevate. Tape the tootsie.

I am at work and will definitely go to the art opening Friday night. (See previous post) All this sitting around will give me time to sketch more. Look what Paris Bordon did in 1530


His highlights are where it hurts! Maybe he suffered the same thing?

Spooky!

Yes, its getting to be that haunting time of year again. To celebrate Summitart Space in Akron is hosting the exhibitation "Spooky!" This is the fourth annual juried show of Weird, Unearthly,Ghostly, Mysterious, Eerie art.
My entry is a mixed media piece measuring 5x7" featuring a Halloween Moon and a few haunts in the house. I found this rather victorian looking frame for my mansion. The details on the show:

Oct 4 - Nov 8 Fresh & Spooky
Juried Art Show Meet-the-Artists Opening:
October 3 , 5-7pm

at the Art Academy

We're looking forward to the members picnic at the Peninsula Art Academy this weekend.
If you haven't been there yet you're missing out on a great gallery in the heart of the National Park. There are a number of fiber artists working their magic looms and showcases of handmade jewelry. Bob is usually there with the kiln going blowing glass or giving lessons.
I changed my display the other day, right before the Ernie Hawkins Guitar workshop.

Ohio Collage Show

Here we are enjoying the fantastic 2nd Annual Ohio Collage Society Show in Mansfield, Ohio.

Ohio Canal House

This was inspired by the view of the canal behind the Wilson Feed Store. The old rock locks can be seen in the foreground. The painting is 8x10 on gallery wrapped canvas. Price on request.

A Hundred Flowers Ohio Collage Show

"Let a Hundred Flowers Bloom"

11 x 14"

I'm excited about the Oho Collage Society Show that opens this Sunday in Mansfield. This is one of my entries in the show.
The title refers to a brief time in Chinese history when Chairman Mao encouraged different and competing ideologies to voice their opinions about the issues of the day. Unfortunately the result of the Hundred Flowers Campaign was the persecution of intellectuals, officials, students, artists and dissidents in the ensuing years.
My collage includes hand painted paper and appropriately joss paper. Joss paper is burned in traditional Chinese funerals, to ensure that spirit of the deceased has lots of good things in their afterlife.

OHIO COLLAGE SOCIETY 2ND ANNUAL EXHIBIT

The Ohio Collage Society, local affiliate of the National Collage Society
marks it's 1st anniversary by sponsoring the 2nd annual Member's Show at
Mansfield Art Center in Mansfield , Ohio. Opening ceremonies will take place
on Sunday September 21 at 2 PM and the exhibit runs through October 26.


Rebecca Langley, curator of the Pearl Conrad Gallery at the Ohio State
Extension Campus, will be the awards judge for this invitational exhibition.
The show will include 2 and 3-dimensional work using a variety of collage
techniques.

The Mansfield Art Center is open Tuesday - Saturday from 11-5 and Sunday
12-5. For more information on the exhibit call the Mansfield Art Center at
419 756 1700. For information on the Ohio Collage Society email