An elderly woman stopped to see my artwork one day while I was open-air pastel painting. I felt slightly annoyed that my work was interrupted. I had made a commitment to paint for an hour before other obligations pressed my day. I only had about 30 seconds to decide how I was going to respond…
I haven’t pastel painted since I was in the fifth grade. But it’s never too late to learn something new. After attending a pastel workshop this fall, I decided to set a new goal: Complete 200 study paintings over the next year. So I am putting away my camera and enjoying the freedom of open…
I’m pleased to announce that a reproduction of the Courage Ablaze painting featured at ArtPrize 2012 has joined the permanent collection at Grand Valley State University.
The Les Clay Singers inspired and delighted visitors with two performances during ArtPrize 2012. The singing children radiated joy. Visitors erupted into applause as the energetic family filled the gallery with African melodies that fed our souls. As the children sang, their mama and papa couldn’t remain seated; they stood and sang too. This remarkable…
Join Donald Miller (NY Times bestselling author) and Women at Risk for a Search and Rescue EXPO: Stories told by Slavery Survivors. Shop for jewelry and international gifts made by rescued women. 2012 ArtPrize Courage Ablaze paintings will be auctioned off to help rescue women from sexual slavery. Sunday, November 4, 2012 at DeVos Place…