Governor's Capitol Art Exhibition

Your are invited to see 70 pieces of art of Wyoming artists June 30 and July 1 at the Hynds building 1602 Capitol from 10 to 4:30.  The reception is at 5 PM on the 30th.   I am honored to be part of this show with my pastel.  There will be additional pieces for sale in the Artist's Alley.



http://wyomuseum.state.wy.us/cac/pdf/2012GCAEFinalShow.pdf

Autumn Again Pastel 9x12

Click the link to see a preview of all the art.

You may also vote for your favorite six pieces by email to David Newell  david.newell@wyo.gov

Tis the Season for Plein Air

Luscious Iris 9x12

Oh my gosh the gardens at Diane's home near Longmont, Colorado were magnificent.   She and her husband Ken moved here from Connecticut in their retirement and have created a colorful retreat.  The iris and poppies were every where!   Peonies abound and all against the backdrop of the Rockies to the west of their home.  She shared her gardens with seven of us to paint along with Terrie Lombardi, leading a Plein Workshop.  http://www.terrielombardi.com/ Some are dedicated to Plein Air all year round but late Spring is an ideal season to begin seeking the colors and textures in the open air.

Poppies Reign 9x12

These are two of my paintings from the workshop.  I have enough reference photos to do several more... Now for the time to create.

Dragonfly

Quote - unknown author

The dragonfly form and image are a spiritual talisman for me. The iridescence of its wings catch my eye.  It hovers and darts and  makes my heart flutter.  In the 2002 movie with Kevin Costner, Dragonfly, it captured the symbolism of the place between life and death.  In many cultures it is much more than a double winged insect.  Perhaps the scurrying flight across water signifies going beyond what is on the surface and reminds me to look deeper.

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I seem to collect the form, with a piece of jewelry or photos or quotes.  Did you know there are more than 200 species and in Japan, where they are a symbol for courage - strength and happiness, they all have a traditional name.   What does the dragonfly symbolize for you?