Sitting in my Salmon Colored Chair.

Tonight is just one of those nights. So many things running through my head that I cannot seem to lie down and just sleep. So I got up and made a to do list. I just accomplished one thing...wait two things! And yet still a whole list to go. I hope to get the rest accomplished tomorrow. Or at least most of it.

I think once I get an artist statement written I will breath easier. I just need to do it. I have my Artist Bio. done. I should post it and get some feedback...A.K.A. Ms. Darpel. ...maybe I will post my bio and statement together soon.

Painting is going slower then  I intend. I just need to focus. Its hard when six paintings are calling out for my attention all at once. I just need more wall space and room to breath.

I took up needle felting and have made five little torsos. Will post some in process pictures soon. Cannot wait for feedback on those little guys too. I am excited by felting and also my collaboration piece in painting with my studio mate Brigitte. We got a nice conversation going tonight passing back and forth canvas, wood and glassine.

A mr. someone turned on all his charm tonight. Need to nip that in the bud. I suggest you peddle your wares else where. I also learned that a different mr. someone got dumped instead of doing the dumping. I bet he is taking it hard just like all the others...except me. And then finally the last mr. someone in my life made me laugh tonight. Nathan collaborating with Manndi is a sight to see. Will post pictures of that soon as well.

Birthdays all around. Kylee and Vicky and Nathan and Brigitte. Soon, too soon it will be my turn. A nice quite night is all I ask for....okay so maybe I want to be surprised and kidnapped and wooshed off to dinner and drinks but I won't ask for it and I won't expect it. Just saying it would be nice.

Dreams come and go but one stuck particularly well the other night. I don't remember the first part of the dream but I just remember walking from darkness into a light airy open space with misty clouds and a huge white staircase just going up and up and up. I just remember standing there and looking up. Thats it. Just waiting for something amazing I guess. I wonder if this means I am on the verge of great things but I just have to push to take the first step? I wish I would be dreaming right now. Maybe its time to lay down and try again.

A studio mate, Katie, one of her paintings reminds me of Arizona.

Thats all tonight, I think.  

Cheers, B

HALLOWEEN!

Thats what I want it to be...meeh actually I think I just want to carve pumpkins. Thomas planted them this year in the garden and they looked amazing when I left...I wonder if he will have a crop of them this year?

Painting is going well I just started another canvas tonight. So five started and one two sets of stretcher bars need making and one needs stretching.

I should go print off my images. Oh and edit my partners artist biography. I am excited for our artist statement workshop on tuesday night.

Dog sitting this weeked for a friend. Hope Teys is ready because I am! Love that dog.

Felting and flesh have been on my mind. I found out that Kevin's wife felts sculpturally as well as functionally, so I am definitely going to hit her up and see if she can do a demo for sculpture. I want to try it so bad.

I was elected KSU Painting Society President. That was neat. Now bring on all the work that comes with the title. My inbox has exploded with all tons of emails already. Painting Society has a show in Greensburg at the 5.4.7. Arts Center starting October 22 through November 27. People seem real excited about it. Carnegie Arts Center in Leavenworth asked us back aswell! AMAZING!

OH but the most important show happens December 13-17th of this year! My BFA Show! It is the highlight of my undergrad career. It is where I get to share the gallery with two fellow students and show the series of work we have been working so hard on. So please mark it down the show will be up from Monday to that Friday with a closing reception on the 17th! It is going to be great! I cannot wait.

Went out Friday night to celebrate my roommate, Brigitte's, Birthday and my friend Nathan's Birthday! It was good. I don't think I have had that much fun since living with Kylee and going out with Scottee, Kylee, and the gang. It was tons of fun and I made some new friends. I think they are keepers!

It feels good to be in studio. It hasn't felt this good in a long while. I like having certian company. It makes me want to work harder and be better.

I posted some pictures of older work. I hope you enjoy.
Cheers, B

Between the Lines.

Dustin and April Engagement Picture

My Niece, Michael Rose



Strength, Courage, Wisdom--Woven Newspaper, Acyrlic, Ink, Oil paint.





Strength, Courage, Wisdom-Woven Newspaper, Acrylic, Ink, and Oil paint.

Detail-Color Theory Quilt exploring Transparency, warm/cool, and light/dark

Color Theory Quilt--Exploring Transparency, warm/cool, and light/dark.