Artfest 08 - Part 3

***edit*** i've gotten some emails about when artwork is going to be for sale in my Etsy shop and well, it may be awhile. I had a very successful time vending at ArtFest, which made me soooo happy, and I only came home with a couple pieces. Maybe I can get them up on Etsy by the weekend....

I pulled together a few more photos of my ArtFest time to share with you all.  I felt happy to spend some precious time with my dear friend Misty. Her sweet gentle spirit always warms and melts my heart.  And what an infectious giggle and smile...

And then there is dear nina, the one who wears her heart on her sleeve and can make me to laugh so hard I cry with her funny stories and recollections.

These beautiful legs, fancy shoes, and flowing skirt belong to goddess Susan Wooldridge, who whirled and twirled about on the gymnasium floor-turned-ballroom during Saturday night dance she organized in dorm 225. She is as inspirational and free as I would have imagined her to be after having read her book Foolsgold, and I look forward to taking a class from her at the first possible opportunity.

Now this little guy, creation of the amazing LK Ludwig, captured my heart the moment I laid eyes on him. Whenever I vend a show, I allow myself to buy one piece of art (at least one) from one of my fellow artists. This little fellow was tucked in between the only two dolls, both girls, I had left after the show. I could hear them all giggling and whispering the whole drive home...

Now a little about the two classes I took. On Thursday, I took a much anticipated class from Sas Colby and had a great time playing with simple materials and s t r e t c h i n g myself. We worked a lot with black ink, a material that I haven't used often but one I look forward to playing with again soon. The pieces are unfinished.

This top one is my favorite.

On Friday, I had class with Annie Lockhart, a fun and really creative project I don't  have nearly completed so I can't show you just yet. Annie has a huge and generous heart and I swear she exhales creativity and inspiration with every breath.

Okay. That about wraps up my Artfest recap. I've got a BIG day coming up this Saturday that I'll be writing about next...

Comments

[Tamara C.]

Hello! I'm a long time lurker and admirer of your art. :) I love the new pieces you have done and am looking forward to seeing the completed pieces.

I met Susan Wooldridge at a poetry class at our local library and just fell in love with her. Isn't she such a bright spirit?! I highly reccommend taking one of her classes if you ever can. She really opens up the floodgates of your writing spirit.

Have a wonderful week and thank you for always being such an inspiration to me!

Starlight Sprinkled Hugs, Tamara

[Cindy In Carolina]

Thanks for sharing!

[Carla Sonheim]

I really like that third drawing as well! AND, I LOVE ink!!

[misty]

i love you dearly!
it was so very nice to see you and be near you.
june is a bright yellow ball of sunshine when ever i think about it. ;-) xxoooo

the pieces you made in Sas Colby's class are just wonderful...all you do is! take care and let's keep in touch often.
we should see if there is a way some how that Susan Wooldridge could teach a class for all the teachers before a retreat...wouldn't that be a wonderful way to start any retreat...i would love that!

[PixieDust]

You look so happy! *sigh... how beautiful...

:-)

(((HUGS)))!

[lk]

You are the sweetest person, and I am honored that you chose my ittle guy. Your fed ex box arrived safe and sound today, BTW. :>

[julie collings]

dear katie,
thank you for your beautiful painting, it is amazing to have a little piece of your loveliness hanging in my studio. i am so thrilled!
i have enjoyed so much reading through your posts on artfest. your booth at vendors night was really quite spectacular. happy spring wishes, julie

[Lisa]

Your drawings are fabulous!