New Blog and Websites

I know that I haven't been on this blog in a while...I finally got around to listing my new websites and information...someone else is now using my old website address, so I'm trying to get all of my info. updated so that I am no longer hooked up with that old address.

My new website: http://www.alivewithcolor.com/
my new art/photo shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/AliveWithColor
my new jewelry shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/BohemianIce
my new art blog: http://evabarkman.wordpress.com/
my new Christian art blog: http://alivewithchristart.blogspot.com/

Orange Cat

Here's an old friend of mine, Orange Cat. I did this painting about a year and a half ago. I was going through some of my digitals today, making family photo prints for my family members, and I came across this old guy. I remember having fun doing this one. I really liked the way the cat turned out. I have to say that he's probably my best cat painting. I am halfway working on another one right now, in between doing the covered bridge and several other art projects that I have started. I can truthfully say that I am never bored! :-D

Ohio's Covered Bridges in Art

For many years, Ohio's covered bridges have been a part of the area's history and charm. Their distinctive individuality and construction have been a thing of beauty. There is a tour map that you can get that takes you to each of these bridges in Ashtabula County. This county is known for it's abundance of covered bridges.

It's not a surprise that you can find art done by area artists depicting these historical treasures.

Covered bridges do make an interesting subject.

This picture was taken by me about 2 years ago while taking a ride outside of Jefferson. I am using this picture as a guide in my newest mixed media painting.

I have a lot of work to do considering that there are several exhibits that are coming up in the next few months. This piece will probably be one that will be exhibited.

Sold!

"Rose" a mixed media work of mine, has sold at the Lake Shore Artists Annual Exhibit at the Ashtabula Arts Center in Ashtabula Ohio. Last Friday at the opening, I was delightfully surprised to find out that "Rose" won the first place in abstracts. Then on Saturday, it sold. What a blessing! My Lord is so great. I give all the glory to Him. He has blessed me with this talent. Without Him, I am nothing. I am so blessed in my life.

This has encouraged me after a several month dry spell. I know now that I am supposed to continue my art. An artist has doubts at times, but this has revived me.

Prints are always available of "Rose" in any size or on various papers. I can also embellish any of my digital art to any specifications.

Matting and framing is also available.

My Award Winning Artwork

I attended the opening of the Lake Shore Artists Annual Exhibit last night and was pleasantly surprised to find that my "Rose" mixed media was awarded first place in the abstract category. I am doing the happy dance!

If you are in the area, please do stop by the Ashtabula Arts Center in Ashtabula Ohio to see the exhibit. It runs through the month of May. The exhibit is fabulous.....I am proud to be a member of this group of talented people. My fellow area artists have done a great job...their artwork is phenomenal.

Exhibit in Columbus

"Altered Garden" will be on exhibit April and May at MacWorthington Gallery in Columbus Ohio's Short North Art District. The artists reception will be held Saturday, April 21, 2007 6-8pm.

Green is my Garden

This is a mixed media painting that I finished about a month ago. I'm getting ready to put it on consignment in a shop in Columbus Ohio. It is 12x24 on deep edge canvas. It is done with acrylic paints, oil pastels, and a collaging technique.