it's been a hell of a week here at the fweger household. no artwork was being made, that's for sure. we think we are finally out of the woods...cross fingers and toes. long story short, our adorable and voracious labrador decided to have a peach picnic. he ended up in the dog hospital, and after a week including surgery, X-rays, ultrasounds, a barium swallow, and many days on IV fluids, is finally ok.
needless to say, not one hour was spent in the studio. i did manage to pack up work to send to one show, and apply to another. but that was it.
yesterday and today i have finally been painting. here is a sneak preview. it has a long way to go. to compound that, the canvas is huge--36 inches square. so far, it's the largest painting i have ever done. i am a couple of hours in, and expect it to be a long time in coming to fruition.
after the painting, i am going to concentrate on more prints. i haven't decided whether to re-apply to the cherry creek arts festival, but i am going to spend the next two months getting ready, just in case. i have some ideas that involve multiple prints, using thread as a drawing tool, and mounting work on cradled hardboard vs. matting and framing. so we will see...
i really liked doing the CCAF, but it was pretty intense. i'll see if i have the stamina this year!! i honestly don't know how many of these artists spend so much time on the road. it's hard enough shuffling the work and the tent and the other necessaries when you live 20 minutes away. i can't even imagine driving 500 or more miles. i had a tough enough time balancing kids, dogs, and one weekend. i have a truly new appreciation for the arts fair people. they are some tough cookies.
ok, here you go:
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