anne neely

lethe, 2005-06, oil on linen, 55x70, strata, 2008, oil on linen, 60x80, inward lakes, 2008, oil on linen, 60x84, among other black barges, 2008, oil on linen, 24x32, green river, 2006, oil on linen, 64x84

Although my work has always had a specific context, the act of painting most compels me. Paint leads me essentially and gives me the opportunity to reinvent landscape, the natural world, and myself. Above all paint can invent a space through the exploration of uncharted territories and imagined landscapes. Painting ignites and empowers my awareness of our diminishing natural resources and, within that vast arena, I have chosen to focus on water above and below the earth's and our own skin. Many of these works were created in Maine and pay homage to known water sources such as oceans, aquifers and lakes. I try equally to express the lost stillness of place.

i just had a crazy hard time editing this post, i love ALL of her work...see more here.

sunday church drawing

private encaustic workshop

karen's encaustic work, laurie working on her arms, karen's current work in acrylic, karen branding away, laurie's encaustic work

i recently had the pleasure of teaching a private home studio workshop with artists laurie cave and karen hubacher. it was a fun-filled, whirlwind weekend of branding, melting, rusting, and of course, waxing! both laurie and karen came with ideas and projects and left with some awesome work. see more about laurie here and more about karen here. for more about private home studio workshops, visit my web site here.

nathan redwood

Land Constellation, 2008, acrylic and gold leaf on canvas, 96 x 140, Snap, 2006, Acrylic on canvas, 80 x 80, Copper Sky, 2008, Acrylic, faux wood linoleum, copper leaf on mounting board, 32 x 40, Post Boxes, 2007, Acrylic on canvas, 88 x 88, 3000, 2008, Acrylic on canvas, 96 x 140

luscious, yet somewhat lurid...see more here.

alice kettle

Basking Aphrodite, 1996, 30x48cm, Calliope, 2005, 52x32cm, The Dreams of Urim and Thummin, 2006, 112x232cm, Daniel and the Lioness, 2006, 112x232cm, The Dreams of Urim and Thummin, detail, Camille, 2004, 52x32cm, all: machine embroidery

i'm such a huge gushing fan...she's been an inspiration to me for as long as i can remember and it's great to visit her work again...see more here.

steven charles

painting that is painted, 2009, Acrylic on canvas, 24 x 24, the conversation, 2009 , Acrylic on canvas, 60 x 144, still life, 2009, Enamel, pencils, molding paste and collage on canvas, 72 x 84, champagne issues, 2009, Acrylic, molding paste and goose on canvas, 24 x 24

awesome detail and so very unique...see more here.

janet bolton

Three happy girls flying kites, 350 x 90 mm, Reflections in a square pond, 470 x 420 mm, The Red Flower vase, 170 x 150 mm, Sheep above the old mill, 200 x 220 mm, Two hens in the long field, 280 x 120 mm

i just love these sweet little pieces...see more here.

sunday church drawing

my show at clay scot artworks

an extra post this week is some shameless self promotion of my show at clay scot artworks with my friend kirsten stingle. see this post about kirsten's work. if you're in the birmingham area, stop by!

louise saxton

red cloud, detail, 2008, recycled embroidery and steel pins on nylon bridal tulle, blue wren for caroline, detail, 2009, Reclaimed embroideries and lace, embroidery pins, nylon tulle, garland, stage 2, detail, 2009, reclaimed embroidery and lace, pinned to nylon tulle, helmeted honey eater, detail of weep, Reclaimed needlework pinned to nylon tulle, travel bug, 2009, Reclaimed machine embroideries and lace, sewn to silk and muslin and pinned to nylon tulle, red-tailed black cockatoo, detail of weep, 2009, Reclaimed needlework pinned to nylon tulle, gouldian finch, detail of weep, 2009Reclaimed needlework pinned to nylon tulle

a new way of looking at funky, thrift store embroideries...see more here.