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/

Beautiful Rusty Iris

Besides art and photography, gardening is one of my favorite things to do. This is a recent photo of my rust and gold colored iris which is planted in my front garden. To me, the intricate beauty in the world around us is total proof that our great Lord exists. Nature is just one of the many blessings that He has given us that I totally treasure.

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

More Inspiration

A few posts ago I told you about some of the things that inspires me in my art. Well, here is another one....the waterways....it can be oceans, lakes, rivers.....I just love them. I love to watch the play of light on the water, the way the water reflects the colors in the sky, the things of nature around the water. For instance, the way the sun reflects on the rocks and the way that the wind blows the grass and trees, and even the little fish that you can see by the shoreline. All of these things, put together, inspires my art.

This photo is of the beach near us called Walnut Beach. It was taken at a moment when the light illuminated the water and shoreline to resemble glistening diamonds.

This photo, as is most of my photography, is available in a variety of sizes and on a variety of papers. Contact me with any questions. You can purchase an 8x10 by clicking on this link.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=362172

Would you like to teach an art workshop?

At a recent meeting of my area art group, I was given the 1st vice president position in charge of art programs. I am really looking forward to this job which starts in September. So, I'll be looking for any local artists who will want to donate there time to a one time workshop to teach about their art. Anyone interested in the northeastern Ohio area, please feel free to contact me.
This would be a good opportunity for an artist to show there work and teach about it. Good promotion and will look good on your resume.

Contact me @ neohioartist@yahoo.com

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.

Morning Peace

I love to do seascapes and nautical art. This is one of my favorites done a couple of years ago. It is on exhibit along with a couple of my other pieces at the Ashtabula Art Center in Ashtabula Ohio. The exhibit is of works done by the Lake Shore Artists. The opening is tonight Friday May 4th at 6pm. I am looking forward to going. I enjoy seeing the work of my fellow area artists.

Glowing Light

"Glowing Light" 11x14 gallery wrap canvas acrylic painting

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=345542

Orchid Illusions

Orchid illusion is a photomanipulation of an orchid image. The glowing light effect is really striking. Click on this link for purchase information.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=375602

New Abstract in Progress

This is an abstract that I am currently working on. It has the movement of water and I originally had the thoughts of a waterfall and the underwater flow of water. I've added metallic copper to catch the illumination of light. At this point, I'm not sure if it's finished or if I'll add more to it. I take time looking at what I work on and may go back several times during several days to add little nuances. It's done on 9x12 deep edge canvas and will be for sale soon.