"Off Duty"   5x7"

This is akin to how I feel lately! I hope you all enjoy this new piece and remember, they are always better in person so I hope you can come see my work in person June 19-21st at the Edmonds Art Festival!

This piece is a great example of how soft or "lost" edges really attach a subject to its environment. The bottom of this dog just flows into the horizontal floor he is laying on. I harp on this a lot in my workshops so I thought I would toss it out in my blog as well. 

Enjoy this piece and the awesome weather we have been given! 

Eileen

"The Seeker"   2x3"

I wanted to give you all an updated workshop list in case you might be hankering for some summer art education!  I am only listing the classes that are not currently full but many of these are nearly full so if you are interested don't delay. Prices vary by location so click on the links for more specific information.

June 6-7th  Crescent Beach, BC Canada  www.tiggys.ca

June 12-13th Pousbo, WA   www.artistsedge.com

July 31st - August 1st  Poulsbo, Wa  www.artistsedge.com

August 25 - 27th  Lincoln City, Or   www.sitkacenter.org

(This is a newly added second session that does not appear yet on their website but is structured the same as the full class there in June.)

ALSO, I am putting together a list of people interested in a summer/fall class in Seattle so if this sounds like something you might enjoy then send me an email and I will add you to the list.

Thanks in advance to everyone and I hope to see you in one of these fun and informative workshops.

Eileen

"Namaste"   2x3"

Here is my show schedule for 2009. I have only listed confirmed shows here and will add to the list if I end up going to any more. I hope that you have a chance to attend one of these this summer and if you do, stop by and give Scout a scratch!

June 19-21st    Edmonds Arts Festival  www.edmondsartsfestival.com

June 27 - 28th  Best of the NW Summer Show    www.nwartalliance.com

July 12th         Arts Unlimited   http://www.artsunlimited.org/home.html

July 18-19th   Gig Harbor Summer Arts Festival  www.peninsulaartleague.com/artFest.html

August 7-9th   Bainbridge Island Summer Studio Tour  http://www.bistudiotour.com/bi.html

August 22nd   Arts Unlimited  http://www.artsunlimited.org/home.html

September 5-7th  Tapestry Arts  http://www.tapestryarts.org

November 13-15th  Best of the NW Fall Show    www.nwartalliance.com

Hope to see you on the road very soon!  Until then, be well.  Eileen

Onward & Upward

"Thwarted"     8x8"

Things are really ramping up here at the studio. This week I will be giving a free demo at the Artist's Edge www.artistsedge.com in Silverdale, Wa at 3pm May 8th and then I am heading over to Paddywack www.paddywack.net in Mill Creek, Wa for another demo on Saturday, May 9th at noon. If you are in either area this weekend stop in and say hi!

This new piece is a tribute to birds everywhere! Cats are clever but they are often "Thwarted"!

If you have outdoor cats that like to hunt think about putting a breakaway collar on them with a big bell to warn the birds of your little hunters approach. The songbirds of the world will thank you!

This original and small prints are available for purchase so look for them this summer at the many art festivals I will be attending. (I will post my show schedule here in a few days.)

Best to all of you!