DATE: 10/12/2008 21:18:51 / MOOD: other

--News—
It has been a busy month. I enjoyed my recent exhibitions. It has been nice to show such a large range of pieces. Both shows went quite well and I thank everyone who came on out.  I also had the chance to give my first formal presentation. It was great to see my little postcard sized pieces at more than 20' tall on the screen. At least 75 people showed up to hear me talk about my work.

There has been a lot of "busy work" this month. I have been applying to more shows and exploring new options and opportunities. So, I have been spending a lot of time in the studio - but not working on new pieces. Soon I am going to be starting a larger piece--actually the largest I have made to date--and have been getting things in order to get this started. I have things set up, so I hope to begin soon.

I want to invite everyone to the Greenbelt Art Walk this Thursday, 10/16/08, from 6-9pm. We will be having refreshments and my studio mates Tom Baker and Russ Little and I will be having a community collage project supplies ready for everyone to create their own work of art. The Art Walk includes exhibit receptions, live music, indie film shorts, hands-on-arts, a studio open house and more. It's all happening at the Community Center, New Deal Cafe, and Greenbelt Arts Center. My studio space in the Community Center.
-- more information (pdf) --

Another event to add to your calendar is Sunday, November 2 from 1-4. I will be leading a community project as part of my studio's Artful Afternoon. We'll be making paper lanterns. Come on by and make one for yourself and another one as part of Greenbelt's "Festival of Lights" tree lighting on Friday December 5th.  The activity is geared to kids of all ages.
-- samples / more information -- (pdf)

--Recent artworks—

Clutter
10.25″x 13.25″  :: Wanted to try something a little different - more freeform and abstract. This was a lot of fun to complete  (09/07/08)
– See the completed Clutter --
 

--New Prints Available—
All prints are limited to a run of 100 and are printed on archival paper and include a hand-cut signature.
Not all pieces have had proofs ordered yet, but if interested please let me know and I will start the process.
Day 34 - Garlic
Day 170 - Trick Or Treat
Day 116 - YoYo
Day 123 - Wrench
Day 134 - Gas Pump
Day 132 - Clothespin
Day 111 - Lotus Flower
Day 7 - Bristles
Day 155 - Woman With Weapons
Day 92 - Trumpet

I do have copies of several prints in stock - some framed and others not. If you are interested in a print please let me know. If I do not have it in stock I can order one. If you are interested in holiday gifts please plan early: if I have not ordered a proof yet it could take a month for your print to come in. So, if you are interested in something, but not sure, please let me know so I can make sure I have a proof that's been approved. That will cut the delivery time down to 2 weeks.

--Show Information--
I have a few pieces on display at several Laurel Art Guild shows in the area.
09/29/08 - 01/05/09: Laurel Regional Hospital, Laurel, MD - 3 works
10/02/08 - 11/10/08: Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis, MD - 3 works
10/08/08 - 01/29/09: US District Courthouse, Greenbelt, MD - 1 work

Upcoming: January 2009, Columbia, MD
Upcoming: March 2009, Brentwood, MD
Upcoming: Mid 2009, Durham, NC
Upcoming: January 2010, Bethesda, MD

As always, feel free to email me with any comments, questions, or suggestions and thank you!

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DATE: 08/21/2008 11:24:15 / MOOD: happy

Sorry for not sending out an update in a more timely manner. I was waiting to get some information on my upcoming shows.

--News—
The past 1.5 months have been quite busy. I was finishing up a big commission and started what I am calling frame-a-palooza! I have two shows coming up and am trying to show a lot of pieces which have never been out of my studio. This means there is a lot to be framed.

For my show opening in 2 weeks at the Arlington Central Library I am showing 48 pieces from the one-a-(week)day series, 36 of these needed to be framed. That took me about 1.5 weeks, but I got them all framed and ready to go. I am really happy with how this show is shaping up. The show runs from 09.01.08 - 09.30.08 with a reception on Tuesday September 9 @ 7pm. I hope everyone can make it out.
 Postcard (pdf) | More Information

The week after that I have my second September show opening in Brooklandville, MD at the Ward Center for the Arts at the St. Paul's School. This show will show works from the past and up to a piece finished last week - pieces both big and small. I am starting to get newer works I'll be displaying in this show into frames. This show runs from 09/08/08 - 10/10/08 with an artist lecture and reception on Tuesday October 7 @7:30.
Postcard | Directions

Another event on the calendar will be the Art Trunk show at DEKKA (1338 U Street, NW, 2nd floor) on Saturday August 6 from 3-7pm. I will be there along with most of the other DEKKA artists. We are all bringing some additional pieces and will be there to chat.

I did receive wonderful news this past week. I had an art show proposal accepted and was offered the opportunity to take over a new gallery. I will give out more details as I get them, but I now have this big show coming in March of next year.

--Recent artworks—
I finished the commissions on my plate. This took up a lot of time and I hope to get to show off one of them next month after it gets presented to its recipient. I am really proud of the final product.

Swim
 10.25" x 4.25"  :: I did this in honor of the Olympics and for the entire US swim team who ALL swam AMAZINGLY.  (08/12/08)
– See the completed Swim --
 
Signs - Gemini
6" x 4" :: This was the only horoscope I did not complete last year. I really wanted all the signs completed to show them as a set. (08/03/08)
-- See the completed Gemini --


--New Prints Available—
All prints are limited to a run of 100 and are printed on archival paper and include a hand-cut signature.
Not all pieces have had proofs ordered yet, but if interested please let me know and I will start the process.
Day 20 - Koi
Day 166 - Hummingbird
Day 81 - Rotary
Day 189 - Mixer
Day 50 - Cup of Coffee
Day 162 - Pill
Day 43 - Moai
Day 13 - Chameleon

I do have copies of several prints in stock - some framed and others not. If interested in a print please let me know - If I do not have it in stock I can go ahead and order one.

--Show Information--
Opening Soon: Arlington County Central Library, Arlington VA
September 1 - September 30, 2008
Reception :: Tuesday 09/09/08 @ 7pm

Opening Soon: Ward Center for the Arts at the St. Paul's Schools, Brooklandville, MD
September 9 - October 10, 2008
Artist lecture and reception :: Tuesday 10/07/08 @7:30

Upcoming: January 2009, Columbia, MD
Upcoming: March 2009, Brentwood, MD
Upcoming: Mid 2009, Durham, NC
Upcoming: January 2010, Bethesda, MD

As always, feel free to email me with any comments, questions, or suggestions and thank you!

Sherill

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DATE: 07/05/2008 20:53:45 / MOOD: full of life

I want to say welcome to all the new members of the mailing list. A lot of people signed my book at Artomatic. Thanks to all of you.

I know it is a bit short notice, but my studio will be part of an open house tomorrow as part of Greenbelt Community Center's Artful Afternoon. The event runs from 1-5 and has activities for kids of all ages - including henna tattoos, making wire mobiles, and a performance of "Mutts Gone Nuts" show which include trained dogs as part of the show. More Information

--News—
Artomatic was personally a huge success for me. I did sell quite a few works but, more importantly, I got to share my artwork with a huge audience. I received so many positive comments from other artists and art lovers alike. I gave a lot of my time to Artomatic (volunteering) and it was worth every second.

One souvenir I got, partly in thanks to Artomatic, is my first tattoo. This is something I have wanted for some time and after participating this year I knew the timing could not be better. I got one my knives tattooed on my back. (pictures)

Also, I have recently signed on to showcase some work at DEKKA on U Street in downtown DC. DEKKA is a boutique gallery right off the U Street-Cardozo Metro station which showcases local fashion designers, jewelry designers, musicians, and artists. There are a lot of wonderful works there from many talented area artisans. I have not moved in any of my work yet - but I am hoping to do so sometime this month.

I am also talking to a local writer about collaborating in a very interesting project. The project may include a stop motion video of me creating a work. This is something I have been wanting to do for a while, but never looked into.
 

--Recent artworks—
Commissioned piece - plane
 4" x 6" piece commissioned for a pilots' first anniversary. I received permission to show off this work after it was gifted. I was told she LOVED it! (05/04/08)
– See the completed Plane --
 
DNA - in progress
This piece is not completed - has only started, but I am liking where it is going. When the commissions are done, I will be able to get back to this.
-- See the current status of DNA --

I have 2 other commissions in the works - both of which are triptychs. One of these commissions was completed this week. Hopefully next month I will be able to share these with everyone.

--New Prints Available—
All prints are limited to a run of 100 and are printed on archival paper and include a hand-cut signature.
Not all pieces have had proofs ordered yet, but if interested please let me know and I will start the process.
Day 131 - Alphabet
Day 208 - Soar
Day 156 - Open Book
Day 135 - Metro
Day 22 - Turtles
Day 150 - Stork
Day 96 - Arrival
Day 97 - Departure (into the Sunset)
Day 76 - Monkey

I do have copies of Day 175 - Hats, Hula Girl, Day 72 - Good V. Evil and a framed prints of Day 98 - Surgery, Day 54 - Grocery Cart, Day 105 - Poem,  and Day 137 - Seahorse all in stock and ready to ship if interested.

Next week I should also have at least one copy of Day 148- Robot and Day 176 -Sewing.


--Show Information--
Upcoming: Ward Center for the Arts at the St. Paul's Schools, Brooklandville, MD
September 9 - October 10, 2008

Upcoming: Arlington County Central Library, Arlington VA
September 2008

Upcoming: January 2009, Columbia, MD
Upcoming: Mid 2009, Durham, NC
Upcoming: January 2010, Bethesda, MD

As always, feel free to email me with any comments, questions, or suggestions and thank you!

Sherill

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DATE: 05/21/2008 20:53:35 / MOOD: other

Things are busy, but the good kind of busy. A lot of stuff is happening! I am happy to announce I have redone my website, sagworks 4.0 is alive! Let me know what you think of the redesign.

--News—
Artomatic is going very well. I have received a lot of great feedback and meet a lot of wonderful people. I have sold several pieces and got the chance to meet several people who have believed in me and my art for several years and saw the great art they are making themselves.

On Friday May 16 Artomatic is hosting a meet the artist night from 7-10pm. It is a great chance to see some art and talk art with artists. I will be there the whole time, so if you come please stop by and say hello. The exhibit is worth checking out. Artists have overtaken 9 floors of a newly built office building in downtown DC one block from the Red Line New York Ave/Gallaudet metro stop. There is a lot of great art, music, film on display. --More Information on the event--

The summer issue of Artful Blogging Magazine is out. I have several pieces of art featured and the article turned out better than I could have imagined. It is a great magazine with articles from quite a few creative bloggers; a recommended read. --More information --

The Hyattsville Arts Festival was a great success. 100's of people who had never heard of me now know who I am. I was also interviewed by Brazilian TV. My video is on You Tube if you are interested. You can start at minute 3:40 if you want to skip to my art. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPiFL0HwGgg

I did not create a lot of artworks this month. I spent a large amount of time framing and getting ready for the Hyattsville Arts Festival and Artomatic. I even cut my own lettering for my display at Artomatic - if you can't make the show but are interested in my setup - check it out.

May 22 is the Greenbelt Art Walk - which includes a studio open house. Three venues, one inspired evening! Art show receptions, live music,
independent film shorts, life drawing, studio open house and more.
Sponsored by the Greenbelt Recreation Department, Greenbelt Arts Center
and Friends of the New Deal Café Arts. Informational pdf

--Recent artworks—
Illustration Friday: "Save".
Another little 4" x 6" piece. This was a lot of fun to make! (04/10/08)
– See the completed Save --

Illustration Friday: "Fail".
I looked at this theme a bit differently, I went with the idea you can never succeed at something until you attempt it - and failure may happen. You just have to go for it! (04/17/08)
– See the completed Fail –

--New Prints Available—
All prints are limited to a run of 100 and are printed on archival paper and include a hand-cut signature.
Day 27: Cassette
Day 77: Citrus
Day 126 - Tango
Day 148 - Robot
Day 175-Hats (shopping)
Day 204 - Horizon
Hula Girl (12" x 9")


--Show Information--
March 20 - May 22
Greenbelt Arts Center - Laurel Art Guild Exhibition
2 pieces on exhibit
More Information about the venue and directions

March 31 - June 30
Laurel Regional Hospital - Laurel Art Guild Exhibition
3 pieces on exhibit all making their exhibition debut
7300 Van Dusen Road Laurel, MD 20707

May 9, 2008 – Jul 3, 2008
Snow Hill Manor - Laurel Art Guild Exhibition
9652 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, MD 20708
More Information about the venue and directions

May 9 – June 15, 2008
ARTOMATIC
Capitol Plaza I, 1200 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
More information about the venue, directions, calendar of events

April 30– May 28
Small Works Show - Montpelier Arts Center (lower level)
13301 Laurel-Bowie Road, Laurel, MD 20708
More Information about the venue and directions

Upcoming: Middle of 2008 in Brooklandville, MD
Upcoming: January 2009 Columbia, MD
Upcoming: Mid 2009 Durham, NC
Upcoming: January 2010 in Bethesda, MD

As always, feel free to email me with any comments, questions, or suggestions and thank you!

 

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