Work by my talented students

So i have started a blog to showcase the work by my art students in the community art class i teach.  ENJOY! I am so proud of them.

artists dont color inside the lines BLOG

anthro online gallery

OK we all know I love anthro but I am particularly in love with their online gallery.

Anthro Online Gallery

Check it out!

I love the work of Natalie Lété.

Finally...some up!

This is a poster I made using an image I created of my grandmother, Reita Newport Wellington.  I am really into the idea of capturing my 'English' roots right now. I have started a 'altered' book project to collect all my ideas regarding it.  But when I think about England, I think about my Nanna.

Why Documenation?

I am coming to realize more and more that my art is based around the idea of documentation. That being said, isn't all art some form of documentation.  Well - I guess for me an exploration as to who I am.  I have always joked that I am a walking contradiction.  I mean, I am English with out even a hint of an english accent...and that's just the start.  So, I guess I am trying to explore or expose who I am.  Not in a philosophical approach but more of a literal one.  I often wonder if I could leave only one thing behind for others to find in years to come, what document would I want it to be.  I hope my art will fall into that category. 


I guess all this being said, I document so I feel like I am making a difference somehow.  Or that the world is impacting me in a worthwhile way. 

Today is the day...or at least I think it is.

So I figure for this thing to work, I need to set myself some deadlines.  I am going to upload 5 pieces of my work today and start my first two inch square. There. I have set the goal.  Place your bets. 2:1 I do it.
- After reading this over I will set the goal of 3 pieces.  That's more likely.

OK - so I never got as far as to doing it.  But my goal still remains. 

Question: How can you be an artist and go to school, work, volunteer etc?  Please let me know.

My Life as an Artist

Bonne. I am going to start at the beginning... where ever that might be. I am an artist - although I say this with much hesitation. I have been working on becoming an artist since the tender age of, well since I can remember - and then even before that, or so I am told. I want to create a forum to document the tales of my adventures on this endeavor. Feel free to follow along how ever you see fit. Enjoy!