The Artist's Life

 

"Aspirations" 14"X18" Water Media Study by Tori Chesley Brega 

“Sometimes we soar, sometimes crash and burn;  striving  for clarity of vision, inspiration and 

the strength to persevere… “

"Well Rock" 9"x12" oil by Margaret Farrell Bruno

An Artist's life sometimes comprises climbing up with all your equipment onto a tall sea wall for a different angle. You precariously paint your scene making sure if you do stand up, 

you or your equipment and paint supplies don't topple off the edge.

"Time Off For Good Behavior", acrylic 16x20, by Kelley Carey MacDonald

A yearly plein air trip to Maine sees a half dozen artists working hard painting - both plein air and interiors - and playing hard in the evening.  We line up the empties on a window in the entryway.  Good times, traditions and good friends. 

"Festive Facade" 12 x 12 oil by Jody Regan.  Every Memorial Day weekend, the North River Arts Festival  begins the summer with music, art, and fun. I paint on the street for both days each year, chatting with old friends and new while recording the joy of the days and hanging with my artist friends.

"Artist's Gallery", Acrylic, 12x12 by Page Railsback

"An Artist's Life - always looking to other artists for Inspiration", watercolor by Pamela Copeman

Wool seat pads by Sally Dean 

I love to knit and crochet, and recently learned rug hooking with a punch needle. It's a lot faster than traditional rug hooking, and it's great for using up wool, as well as scraps of fabric and other fibers. I loved making these and repurposing old stools for my kitchen.

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