"Thoughts"

I drew "Thoughts" because it represents how most of my thoughts are loving and kind but, once in awhile. "oh my!" My kids, or something will just set me off and I just lose it. These are the swirls. I could have made them a little crazier but, I didn't want it to be too nuts. Anyway, that's the thought process behind this image. There's probably some peri-menopausal issues behind my madness but, we won't discuss that. LOL!

This was my mood at 4am this morning and thank you so much for listening to me ramble. :D
Tracey

Green-Spotted Triangle Winged Woman lands at Montsalvat

Green-Spotted Triangle Winged Woman, formerly a vital part of the eighteen-strong Winged Women sister act (See Blog Post February 17) has gone solo. She has been selected as a finalist in the inaugural Rick Amor Print Prize, to be held at the Barn Gallery, Montsalvat.

The exhibition will be launched at 6 – 8 pm on Friday 8 April and runs until Sunday 22 May.

The Rick Amor Print Prize aside, Monsalvat's magnificent buildings and grounds are also worth a visit. Founded in the mid 1930s by Justus Jorgensen, it is Australia's oldest artist's colony. First time visitors can find directions on Melway Map 22 A8. For those without wheels, Montsalvat can be reached by bus 582 from Eltham Station. Further information can be found on their website HERE.

Montsalvat

7 Hillcrest Avenue

Eltham

Victoria 3095

Phone: 03 9439 7712

Montsalvat opening hours:  Monday – Sunday 9am – 5 pm

Pictured above:

Green-Spotted Triangle Winged Woman, 2010

Linocut

32 x 32 cm
Photograph by Tim Gresham

I'll Pretend to Hug You Until I See You.

Good morning,
I drew this little thing last night while watching TV with my husband and stepson. I have no idea why I'm into these little whimsy quotes right now. They're just so much fun to draw. This was the 4th image I drew yesterday. I drew 3 for Unity and then this one. I was on a roll. I love days like that! I kept trying to work on my chart for my Prisma class and some stuff for my Copic class but, drawing kept calling me back. Sketching and drawing is my first love by far. I'm just not happy if I'm not working on a drawing.
Thank you so much for stopping by!! :D
Tracey

(if you'd like, take this image and start your own work of art! ) :D

My new sketch book...

Hi everyone,
I made this this weekend with my mom. I rarely get to make altered items or scrapbook so this was a huge treat! I love sketching so I made myself a brand new sketch book. :D
Have a super happy Tuesday!

Artists' Ink exhibition at Bundoora Homestead

This touring exhibition (see also Blog Post 18 April 2010) spans 3 decades of Australian printmaking. It was curated by Anne Virgo, Director, Victorian Print Workshop, Melbourne. The prints were selected from the permanent collection of Warrnambool Art Gallery. Exhibiting artists include Dean Bowen, Yvonne Boag, Tim Jones, Geoffrey Ricardo, John Coburn, Deborah Walker, Rona Green and Graeme Peebles.

My work Untitled, 1999 (relief print, brown and white ink on interfacing overlaid onto brown oriental paper, 73 x 62 cm) pictured above, is also in the show.

Exhibition Dates: 18 March 2011 – 15 May 2011

Bundoora Homestead Art Centre
7-27 Snake Gully Drive
Bundoora
Victoria 3083

Website: http://bundoorahomestead.com/
Email: bundoorahomstead@darebin.vic.gov.au
Telephone: 03 9496 1060