Words can not describe what this past weekend meant to me as an artist. Thank goodness I brought my camera as being inspired for me can come at any time and being inside the Frist with all the play of sunlight inside the building brought me much happiness! In addition to attending this workshop I also participated in an artisan fair at a local church. The church thing left me feeling very vulnerable and while I did not end up with two masterpieces from the Frist workshop I learned alot about myself. Enlightening, rewarding, renewing, refreshing….. a renewal of my spirit, not to mention the chance to meet some new friends is what I took away from the workshop. I first learned about the workshop from my friend Ashley Mayfield. The teacher of this workshop was Michelle Herbert, an artist, entrepreneur, owner of the wonderful shop, Shimai. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and while I do not consider my paintings complete I am well on my way to re-igniting my painting passion.
A beautiful, warm November day in Nashville!
The moon showing itself during the day. This is the clock tower at Union Station which is right next door to the Frist.
Beautiful early afternoon light doing a dance over the water fountain in the studio hallway.
Painting progression.... this was an abstract workshop with inspiration from Georgia O'Keefe. This is inspired by a skull... I think it has a hen, bird look.
The hallway.
classroom reflection in marble
Views of Union Station from the ladies restroom and the stairwell.
Hallway abstracts
Michelle demonstrating staining a canvas and giving guidance to the only man in our class!
tools
4 o'clock light warming up the front of the Frist.
The flag was flying at half-staff I think for those who died in the Ft. Hood tragedy.
Love the letters and shadows!
