I love the hot weather it is great for flame work on copper. I have been preparing for a couple of shows lately by creating some new works. For the second year I am participating in a local Galleries artist challenge. The Challenge is to create 20 8×8″ artworks in 40 days. This is the 4th year and it keeps getting better and better. This also the second year I will be an artist at the Vancouver (WA) Wine and Jazz Festival as well. Both occur within a week of one another, so prep time is definitely needed. I am so excited for the Festival, as the music is fabulous! Al Jarreau will headline this year and that voice is timeless! I looking forward all of the other artists as well and what works they will be bringing this year. Although you can check all of us Artists out before hand by visiting the Artist list on the Festival website. Many of the Artists have websites or other pages you can visit. Wine tasting will also be on the menu and they always have a good selection of wines to taste and purchase. They will hold your bottles for you as well until you leave so you don’t have to cart them around. It is a great service.
Right after the Jazz Fest I will be in the 20/40 Artist Challenge show at the Odgepodge Art Gallery. I will be one of 20 artist that are on record making art for this show and will be fabulous with all of the walls full of 8×8″ artworks in all kinds of mediums. If you are local please come down and see the show, it will be a wonderful display and it is a great way to find original art at very reasonable prices.
I found a link to a wonderful video that the Washington County Visitors Association did of the Odgepodge Gallery during last years 20/40 show. Enjoy!
