Time to Look Ahead

Moonlight Stroll"
kiln-fired glass, vitreous enamels, sgraffito


We have reached the end of the first week in 2009!

The holidays were quiet but provided time to visit with our loved ones and friends. We realize how grateful we are to have them in our lives. This past year, we mourned the loss of a good friend and most recently, a beloved member of our family. We also shared in the grief of friends who lost members of their families.

It is time to look ahead. Be well, work hard, hug someone you love.

Now - back to the studio!

'Til later,

Happy New Year, Everyone!

Let's all go out and have a good year!

Happy 2009!!

Christmas is almost here!

Well, Christmas is almost here! The woods were really nice and there is a chill in the air!
I've got most of my shopping completed (hard to believe)! Chuck has finished most of the baking that he likes to do this time of year. I don't do much in the kitchen. I am the kitchen mascot!
Chuck will take a few days vacation and he will get to kick back a little. He starts tomorrow afternoon - I believe he plans to take off early. I have some running around to do and I think we may drive down to the coast to pick up some fresh shrimp.
I was wrapping some presents tonight and "Purrble," one of our cats, "destroyed" some of the wrapping paper. She was having so much fun, I just let her play with it!
Have fun with your families over the holidays! Hug someone you love today.

'Til later.

Fall is really here

"Red Mountains, Dark Water"
vitreous enamels, sandblast etching

Hard to believe that Fall is already Here! Who says Florida only has two seasons!


"Inner Countenance"
high fire enamels and kiln-fired glass
What a beautiful morning it is. The sun is very bright and there is a slight chill in the air. Wonderful.

The painting in kiln-fired glass that I have posted here is one that will be in the Live Auction at the 621 Gallery Auction on November 21, 2008.

If you are interested, please stop by. There will be something for everyone, I am sure.

Hug someone you love today.

Til later,

Terrie

Beautiful Day to Vote!

"Three Graces"
high fire enamels
on kiln-fired glass
Well, Mom, Chuck and I went out at 8:00 a.m. this morning, Sunday,(actually it is after midnight so it is already Monday) to the County Courthouse and cast our vote! So think of it, Sunday morning, early voting, 8:00a.m. and we still waited in line. I understand that earlier (7:15 a.m) the line was wrapped around the courthouse! Amazing.

Later in the morning, churches bussed their parishioners in and we saw the huge lines on t.v. It is pretty wild, I must say.

It has been a beautiful weekend after a very rainy Friday. I am anxious to get back in the studio in the morning. I have several pieces that I am working on for the "Art of Giving" holiday show at LeMoyne. I also need to work on some paintings for an exhibit in January.

We watched the series last night and tonight. The Rays lost tonight - or at least I think they did. . . I stopped watching at 10-2 Phillies. I did stay up until 2:00a.m. this morning to watch yesterday's game. Rays lost that one. I hope we have a few more games. Phillies have taken a 3 to 1 lead now.

Don't forget to vote everyone!

Til later,

Terrie

Fall is Here!

"Sunset at Blue Creek" painting in kiln-fired glass using
high fire enamels and sgraffito

Wow, it is chilly today (well 60 degrees, anyway)! I can't believe Fall is finally here. It is suppose to be really cold next week. It just started raining a while ago. I was going to apply some mica lusters to some pieces but the humidity may interfere.

The "Art and Soul" event at the University Center Club was a successful event. I am glad to report that there was some competitive bidding on my piece during the live auction. I was glad about that. The ballroom looked wonderful. The meal was good and everyone enjoyed the artwork - there was a lot of participation in both the live and silent auctions.

It has been a while since I have posted. I have been working hard in the studio and I don't see that changing for a while! I would like to take a workshop that will be conducted by Steve Klein and Robert Parrish. Whether or not I will be able to get there is another issue! We'll see!

Til later,

Terrie

"The Pillars Project" and Permanent Collection

"Eclipse Indifference," a diptych
high fire enamels, kiln-fired glass


"Underlying Support"
high fire enamels, sgraffito, kiln-fired glass



















Tonight, September 4th, we will have an opening reception at the LeMoyne Center for the Visual Arts. The Pillars Art Project and pieces from The Permanent Collection will be on display. I'm excited to see work from the Permanent Collection and the Pillars pieces as well!
They Pillars Project represents work from 12 regional artists. My two pieces are shown here. The pieces from the Pillars Project will be auctioned off during the "Art and Soul" event which will be held on September 18th at the University Center Club. Admission is $100.00 for non members and $75.00 for Basic and Patron membership. If you are a Donar member or above you will receive 2 free tickets. Corporate sponsors may purchase a table for 10 guests for $1500.00. Dinner will be served, there will be entertainment, a silent auction, and the live auction. 6:00pm until 11p.m - Cocktail attire.

Have a good evening. Come back and visit again.

'Til Later!