Making a Splash This Fall

Good Evening Artists and Art Lovers,

I have a variety of news to share - past, current and upcoming art shows, a call for artists - something for everyone! But, first let's dive right in with this...

I was creating a series of mer-person drawings, but I wasn't "seeing" (or more like, feeling) the scales. I decided that these beings must be something different, so I've been calling them aquatic humanoid mammalian creatures. More akin to dolphins or manatees than fish. They are warm blooded and breathe air. I will post one that I recently finished and framed, below. Let me know what you think they should be called.

"Surfacing"
9"H x 6"W x 2.5"D framed
Graphite, Gel Pen, Colored Pencils on paper
​SOLD 

I found this really cool floater frame for it and have photographed "Surfacing" on a bookshelf and also on a table so you can see the proportions and how it looks from above. 

Oh, before I get back to art shows, past, present and future, I wanted to mention that if you are in the Brazosport area and would like me to show you around the Brazosport Art League Gallery, just give me a call: 832-549-1730. You can also stop in the gallery and I will definitely be there on these Sundays from 2:00p. - 5:00p.: 10/27, 11/3, 11/17, 11/24.

Currently on view at the Center for the Arts and Sciences is the juried exhibition Los Vivo y Los Muertos: A Celebration of Hispanic & Latino Culture. It's a fun show so hurry over to see it. The last day is Sunday, November 3! Check out these highlights below...

The Brazoria County Fair rolled into Angleton, TX on 10/11 and left on 10/19. I enjoyed a wonderful day there which included an art exhibit. I was amazed at the variety of artwork from folks as young as Pre-K all the way to adult. There were winners in many categories including BAL's own Dana Moody-Stevens taking a first place ribbon for the Nature division! (She also takes commissions, BTW.) In case you missed it, I'll post a slide show with some of my faves out of the hundreds of entries. (See below.)

Do you make art? Is creating jewelry your passion? How about sculpture? I am looking for a variety of creations to show in the Brazosport Art League Gallery Art Shop this holiday season.  The Art Shop features small, giftable, handmade works by member artists that our guests can purchase and take home the same day. All styles of arts and crafts are welcome and it's a great way to get your art SEEN. BONUS: Artists do not have to wait to get paid! You'll receive a call to pick up your envelope as soon as the artwork is sold. Wow! So what are you waiting for? Contact me before 11/1 to participate in our next exhibit:
832-549-1730 call/text
[email protected]  

Hmmm...I have a few ideas for artwork I'd like to place in the Art Shop for the holidays. I'm also just getting started on a collage. Not sure where I'm going with this, but I'll keep you posted...

And one last thing...I stopped by BAL today to take measurements of some shelves and just happened to see an AMAZING show going up in the Main Gallery. There was beautiful stained glass, 2D wall hangings and more. The opening reception for Friends and Family: Art of Relationships will be this coming Friday, October 25th from 6:30p. - 8:00p. Refreshments will be served. Hope to see you there! The show will run from 10/22 - 11/10. 

That's all for now. G'night friends!

​  S.