Well, only if you want to, of course.
1,000 Artist Journal Pages: Personal Pages and Inspirations, edited by Dawn deVries Sokol, Quarry Press.
I haven't seen it yet because it's coming out this summer, but I'm going to be in it---five or six or seven pages from my sketchbooks, I think. We'll see how many make the final book, of course. It should be great fun to peruse, don't you think? There are many wonderful artists represented. I can't wait to see it!
I leave tomorrow for my trip to Monterey, California with my daughter C, back on Sunday. I'm so looking forward to it. I haven't been to that part of California since I lived there, when I was C's age! I'll do as many sketches as I can for sketching's sake, but I'm also hoping to make studies for larger paintings on the water theme when I get back. Since this is not solely an art trip, I'll be a bit more limited in my work time.
Here's my latest entry for my sketchbook group, the Moly_x_9xInternational Exchange. It's not a great reproduction of the acrylic original, but it gives you the general idea. I found this box turtle in my garden, hiding in the mixed border.
I also finally made flight reservations to my incredibly exciting (to me!) Mystery Place, a place very like Hawaii and very different, too. I'll be going the end of August. I'll tell all soon!
Happy end of May!
I wish we had those cute things here. I very much like how you've placed him in the undergrowth.Or was he a she?
Posted by: quirkyartist | July 02, 2008 at 03:06 AM
As always, your work never ceases to inspire and amaze me. You are such an awesome artist - one of my favorites! I went out and got the 1000 Artist book this week and I just love it. How proud you should be to be in that book!!!! Very well-deserved!
Posted by: Deborah | June 21, 2008 at 01:29 PM
That's so cool about the book. Congratulations. Can't wait to get a copy. I love your acrylic work, by the way.
Posted by: Mellanie | June 04, 2008 at 11:30 AM
Best airplane sketches I've ever seen! And I like the tide pools, too.
Posted by: PainterWoman | June 03, 2008 at 10:59 PM
Thanks so much for the wonderful responses, everyone! Kate, you ARE the dearest buddy! I so appreciate all the way to gos for my re-foray into acrylic paintings. I'm very excited about it myself. Mystery trip destination will be revealed this week, Miss Linda M, but you're close!
Posted by: Laura | June 03, 2008 at 01:47 PM
I've been back about four times to look at this wonderful little fellow, Laura! Acrylic looks brilliant in your Moleskine. And I'd love to get to keep that particular Moly x
Yes, I'll be lining up to buy the books as well. And full of envy for your journey back to Steinbeck country. Yes, I know everyone isn't a fan, but I read him when I was very, very young and loved him. Also only had one too short visit to the Monterey Peninsular.
Posted by: Robyn | June 01, 2008 at 12:24 PM