MAC Art Auction Spokane

MAC Art Auction Spokane

Click on the link above to see the online catalog of this annual event held as a benefit for the Museum of Arts and Culture, Spokane Washington.

Also -- a great thing happened last Saturday. There was a field trip to the MAC and we had just visited the Spokane Falls Community College's new Planetarium building. It was fantastic--more about that later!

I had remembered reading that there was going to be a showing of all the art auction art at the museum, but had forgotten about it. I was stunned to see all three pieces of my art displayed at this venerable Spokane institution! What a thrill for any artist. The students, chaperones and parents were impressed. It was a great show. Thanks to Jerry Smith and all his staff and volunteers at the MAC for installing a nice display of all the work. See you at the Davenport on Saturday, April 21st.

Images I absolutely adore!

Of course these are all mine...if you didn't know by now. Not trying to be cocky, just stating the facts, ma'am! Taking pictures, shooting, whatever you call it, I saw one ETSY photog call it "eye poetry" is the thing here. See my etsy site, and also my website: www.gloriadelossantos.com, and www.newaarts.org, the gallery that sells my work.

Just Wondering Upon My Insomniac Life!

Mounting an art show, having an art show, what do you call it? Whatever it is, it's added stress to one's life. Just wondering when I can say it's done, it's complete and enjoy the rewards of creating an environment. There is an art coach, BTW who will teach one how to 'blog'. Blogging isn't the issue. The issue for an artist is to find the time to do good work, quality work, the best-you-can-do work. Only that Julia woman got to make her blog into a movie. So there, I've said it, anyone can blog.

OK, I digress. The point is I'm up late, I'm trying to sleep and then get worried about what the show will be, what it will look like, how are my cards coming, generating some press articles, and getting the word out there, all of which takes so much time.

Then, I'm supposed to look good as a woman, be hot, slick and ready to rumble! Sometimes the task is overwhelming. But I don't get overwhelmed, I just push it all down and bite my nails! It is a little satisfaction when they peel off, (my nails that is). I was wondering if I should go on artscuttlebutt.com to commiserate with other artists, but I think not. That will only be taking away from studio time!

Waiting on an Answer

Well, when you submit to a contest, you must wait. I think the poster I created for the Chicago Latino International Film Festival is great. They will pick mine, and I will get the prize, I know it. $1K would be a really nice prize! It's a toss-up...WOW! I keep using that word. Now I will blog, blog, and blog more, now that I can using email!

Alice Neel - My favorite Painter

I think there is a painter in me, and I'm drawing her out! Pun intended! It's a conundrum, and tonight I'm exploring how much input to let others (my loved ones) give me about my painting. It's a tough call. Sometimes I wish I could paint in silence without any input, comments, jibes, discussion, talk or criticism from others. I don't take it lightly and I think I may have ruined a good painting. Oh well. There is always another one. I finally ordered some great brushes and hopefully they will come soon along with an Alice Neel book who always, always, always inspires me. Maybe a grant or two or three in my future. I know this, and it's from one of my favorite authors, Louise Hay: What we believe about ourselves and about life becomes true for us. I have tweeted this before but it is worth repeating. I found this on my twitter account, gloriart. Love, life and art, what else is there? Oh yes, FOOD!