Iris for Audine

Friday morning my mother in law, Audine Twilla Artz, 90 1/2 years old,  passed away peacefully and is now at home in heaven.  My husband encouraged me to participate in the Artwalk in St. Charles anyway.  Audine had left us in spirit some time ago and now was released to new life, in heaven with the Lord, her husband and loved ones gone before.  So, over the weekend I painted this larger than life Iris in her memory.  Here is the purple iris and Audine blossoming in red.

Almost Ready for the St. Charles Artwalk!

This afternoon, in between being grandma with Amos last week and Sofia tomorrow, I worked like crazy to finish my deconstructed/constructed watercolor collages and set up a mock 10' x 10' space to visualize my space for Artwalk. I think I'm about ready for Artwalk and prepared the materials for the six week watercolor class I begin teaching this Wednesday at Edwardsville Art Center.  As a side benefit - my studio is tidied up, at least until I begin another project!  I'm pleased with how the rose collage painting came together.

Watercolor Collages - Deconstruct and Construct

The process....

The upcoming Spring Artwalk in St. Charles the end of April has given me the needed creative boost to take a look at some previously unfinished paintings, or those that could use a fresh touch.  It's kept me busy working in my studio painting, cutting, "collaging" and matting several original works.  Creative play - it is good for the soul!  Here are some of the pieces either finished or still in process.  They will be available for purchase at the Spring Artwalk.http://www.saintcharlesriverfrontarts.com/index.php/spring-artwalk-2012

Spring Has Sprung in the Garden

Daffodil Days

Falling 1

Falling 2

Essentials!

Gouter

Coming Attraction 1 & 2

Too Short Lived

Iris in process on Yupo paper

http://www.saintcharlesriverfrontarts.com/index.php/spring-artwalk-2012