Improved

The kids and I are working on a collaborative project for my typography class.  This is the beginning of an image that will go along with some mom-on-the-go handmade font.   The project is to make a poster w/o using any adobe programs.  This was a huge break for me!  I'd much rather be working hands on.   

I think for my poster the focus will be on the non-traditional student and the impact and impasses my children present along the way...  aka Being a non-traditional student - one day at a time...   

Happenings!

I have neglected posting for quite some time, because it's been so busy around here!  There's so much happening with school and art.

I started a work study as a studio assistant my last year at IUS.  I've been assisting with demos, in the gallery, with documenting Space Lab shows, helping in studio, the list goes on and on.  Three of my favorite things about my new position are updating the fine arts website (which will happen this week) with new photos and information on artists' works and faculty additions, preparing to propose an open studio night for the first time at IUS, and I founded the Fine Arts Student Blog.

IUS Fine Arts Student Blog


This summer I was part of an interdisciplinary art show focusing on mold making.   Then I had a solo install in the Space Lab and my second BFA critique.   Right now I'm gearing up for a show at the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft.  More details on that soon!

 

 

 Intaglio proofs.





I started a chicken series recently and have been chipping away at that while I'm winding down at the end of the night.   There are four originals on wood so far.  Here are two in-progress below.

 

 

 

This is a start of a sketch from a corner of an 8' x 4' piece I'm doing for the KMAC show in November.

 

 

 

Finding family time as much as we can. 

Parker decided to get a Mohawk.  She's been very independent lately.  I found a journal full of amazing drawings she's been doing.   She's been obsessively making and reading. 

 

 

 

 

Non Traditional

As a "Non Traditional" student...  I have become very adaptable...  involuntarily :) 

My studio hours at IUS are also going to be homeschool hours for the kids.  I've mapped out a few plans, and they will be unknowingly working on material that will move them forward for next year (August). 

Parker's minions

Ben's helping me finish out our piece 

Today I'm balancing studio work, homeschool, and picking up Bunny from a long 5 day stay at the vets'.  Really glad to have her coming home. 

My main goal by the end of this week is to finish Abraxas.  Closer than these photos now, but it is dragging with trying to balance things. 

End of the Semester

I have about a week to wrap up some of these works, and I have been trying to balance all the stress with having a good time with the kiddos and friends.  

Prep

I traveled to the Women and Gender Studies Conference at IUSB this past weekend to present my work.  I received wonderful feedback!  I presented to a room of about 20, which was much larger than last year.  We also had more artist presentations this year!   Hope to see even more in the following year at IU East.  

This month I will also be presenting at the Student Research Conference on campus.  

Trying to wake up and get ready to present. 

I also dipped my intaglio (18"x 24") in acid yesterday.  Today I was able to proof it.  There are a few minor adjustments, then I'm ready to try some new processes, then some mixed media applications :) 

Going to create all unique impressions (one-of-a-kind) with this plate.