Opening of the Wired Artists Show

The Wired Artists Show opened on Friday night at William Jessup University in Rocklin, California. I wish very much that I could have been there. Frank Ordaz , a wonderfully talented painter and illustrator himself, organized this show and thoughtfully sent me this photo of my art hanging for visitors to see. So there it is!
I am waiting to see more pictures of the opening night and of the artists who were present. It is quite an honor.

publicity for the Wired Artists show

The other participating artists are so outstanding in the quality of their work that I am awed to be included in this. I feel quite inspired by this opportunity to work harder this year.

Wired Artists art show

I am invited to display my work in an art show in California. My blogging acquaintance, Frank Ordaz, (with whom I also share alumnus status from the Art Center College in Pasadena), has most generously reached out to his internet connections and proposed a show made up of blogging artists that he knows.
The show titled "Wired Artists" will be exhibited at William Jessup University Library in Rocklin, California from April 15 through May 12.
I will post more about this, I am thrilled to be a part of it.
I am sending a large painting, titled "Angel Wings".

 acrylic on canvas, 48"x48".

my summer art show

Summer is far too short already here in northern Illinois. Which is why I was happy to be outdoors in the sunshine.  I enjoyed this past warm but very fine weekend outside in a park by a lake. I was invited to participate in the Glen Ellyn Festival of the Arts, sponsored by the Glen Ellyn Lions Club. 

People watching, chatting with visitors, and making new artist friendships, all the good things that make up the worthwhile days spent with my display.

I plucked a few flowers from my own hibiscus plant to use as reference for a demonstration with some colored pencils and watercolor.