Another nice reception!

Joy in the Morning
high fire enamels, sgraffito
and sandblast etching
Tonight we held the opening for "Women Artists" at the Artport Gallery. The opening reception was very nice and we had a good turn-out! The show looked wonderful. Kudos to Leslie, Janice, and Susie who did a fine job hanging it. This event was sponsored by the Council on Cultural and the Arts. The 12 women artists were comprised of the Artists' Steering Committee for the Florida Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts.

I enjoyed meeting some new people and talking to some old friends. It was a nice balance. One of the pieces I have in the show will be going home with someone else! That piece is posted here.

In two weeks, we will have the opening for the All-Media National Juried Exhibition at 621 Gallery. That should be fun, too.

Well, I need to get some shut-eye so that I can get some painting done over the next couple of days. I also need to mail some work to Dallas. Let's all go out and have a nice weekend!

Til later,

Terrie

What a week!

"Purrls"
cat fur beads, hand-rolled and hand manipulated
placed on sterling links.
No cats were harmed in the making of this project -
groomed thoroughly, but not harmed.
Collaborators include: Shade,Yam, Roundface,
Purrble, and Bump


Hi Everyone!

What a week it has been! Art, then meetings, then art, then meetings!

"Go Green" opened at the Florida State University Museum of Fine Art! - we had a good crowd and the exhibit is both colorful, interesting and thought-provoking. Our challenge was to say something about the environment, recycling, re-plenishing, preserving green spaces, making green decisions, etc. A county official gave a brief statement and then the 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes and honorable mentions were awarded. Representing the Professional Development Committee for the Artists' League, I was delighted to present the Professional Development award to this year's recipient, Mari Knight.

My (recycling and re-purposing) contribution to our "Go Green" exhibit is seen here. I can honestly say that it is the first time that I ever enjoyed the laughter of fellow artists and patrons as they looked at my work! It was a fun evening. My husband and I also purchased a piece that we will enjoy for many years to come. After the reception we enjoyed margaritas with friends at 'San Miguels.'

Next Friday we have an opening at the Artport Gallery. It will be comprised of the artist steering committee for the Florida Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts. I will have 3 of my paintings in kiln-fired glass at that exhibition. Then in 2 weeks, there will be an opening for All-Media National Juried Exhibtion (ANJE III) at the 621 Gallery. I was notified just last night that my work was accepted. So that is exciting. For those who are familiar with the journal Glass Craftsmen, there is a nice article about the online exhibition entitled "Self Portraits in Glass by Warm Glass Artists." Cynthia Morgan's terrific piece is featured on the cover. Kudos to Cynthia Oliver for all of her effort (and patience) in putting the exhibition together. She also initiated and produced a self publishing book about the exhibit! the online address is:
http://firedglassportraits08.blogspot.com/

Well, I need to get to the studio - time's a-wasting!

'Til Later,

Terrie

Summer is Here!

Remembering
High fire enamels on kiln-fired float glass

Well, here comes summer! We went to our nephew's wedding in Asheville, NC last weekend. The weather was perfect. Then when we came back, we found out that it is still nice here. The humidity is low and there is a slight breeze.

I am still working on pieces for upcoming exhibitions:

The Women's Exhibition sponsored by the Florida Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts at the airport gallery, "Go Green" by the Artists' League at the FSU Museum of Fine Arts, and the Soulmates exhibition at LeMoyne. I am excited about the work for the Featured Artists series at Kittrell/Riffkind and I am working toward that event. My Pillars Projects are completed and already in place at local businesses.

I have 6 pieces at The Bender Gallery in Asheville. It is a beautiful space and we enjoyed our visit there last weekend.

Well, it is time to get busy! Have a good evening. Come back soon!

Good times ahead!

Maestro

highfire enamels, sandblast etching, sgraffito

The weather is suppose to be beautiful this weekend. ! We are looking forward to a visit from my brother and his wife. Then we will celebrate Mother's Day on Saturday night. Chuck, my husband, will cook dinner for us all. I may prepare a little dessert. It will be a lot of fun.

We are also looking forward to our nephew's wedding next weekend. The rehearsal dinner is Friday night and the wedding is Saturday.

The statewide juried event FSAS ( Florida Seniors Art Showcase) will open in galleries around the Capital City next week. I will have work at The 621 Gallery and at the LeMoyne Center for the Visual Arts.

The Pillars Project, a fund raiser for LeMoyne, has also been put in place. The pieces from different artists are placed in businesses around town. They will be on display all summer. Then, in September at the University Club, they will be auctioned off. There will be maps of the businesses where the artwork is located, so that people can stop by to see them.

In June, artists for the FL Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts will have an exhibition at the Artport Gallery. Then in August, I will have work in the Soul Mates exhibition at LeMoyne. Later that month, I will be one of the featured artists at Kittrell/Riffkind Art Glass in Dallas, Texas.

I'm excited to get back in the studio and try out my new kiln. We drove to the Jen Ken Factory a couple of weeks ago when they had finished building it, to pick it up. It was fun to see all of those new kilns being built!

Well, I'd better go for now. I hope everyone has a very Happy Mother's Day!

'Til later.

Terrie

Interesting Day!

"Carnival Music"
High Fire Enamels, sgraffito










It has been a nice day. Cynthia Oliver announced that "Interpretations of Self " Self Portrait Project 2008, an online exhibition, was ready for public viewing. It may be seen at:
www.firedglassportraits08.blogspot.com/
Cynthia did a fine job with the virtual installation. Please stop by for a visit. There is a wide variety of work and interpretation of self for your viewing pleasure!
Then tonight at our Artists' League meeting for the Florida State University Museum, we had a guest speaker who explained how to do panoramic installations. It was fascinating to watch the process of photographing in 10 degree segments and then to "stitch and blend" the photographs so that you could go around the room creating a panoramic view of the entire room or rotating a 3 dimensional piece of art so that it "turned" for viewing.

Now, all I have to do is buy the software and learn how to use it ---- Right!

It is suppose to rain later this week. We had another lovely day today - looked like we might get some showers, but it didn't happen.

Don't forget to stop by my website if you get a chance
http://www.terriecorbettglass.com/

'Til later,

Terrie

Is Spring finally here?!

"Salsa"
high fire enamels, sgraffito

Well, it has been an absolutely gorgeous day!
Wow, I love it when it is like this. It will be 80 degrees again tomorrow. We are lucky to have such beautiful weather.

Chuck made some delicious soup for us tonight. I am lucky to have a husband who is such a good cook! He enjoys cooking and is quite talented.

He also does nice glasswork and will have some pieces in the "Climate Summit" which will be held at the Civic Center tomorrow. He made some nice and unusual platters from recycled glass.

I completed a few paintings this week and have a good start on several others. Time is flying by! Chuck will be making the metal backs for them. We bought the supplies last week. We have to get ready for Chain of Parks in April and then other shows throughout the Summer and Fall. Please visit my website http://www.terriecorbettglass.com/ to see the scheduling.

Well, I am working on a baby afghan for some friends of ours who are expecting, so I'd better work on it a little bit. I hope everyone has a good weekend.

Til later,

Terrie

Remembering

"Moonflowers"
highfire enamels and sandblast etching

I want to take a moment to remember a good friend of ours. His name was Joe. He passed away last Friday. I sent a note to his sister and Mother which said, "Sometimes, if we are lucky, someone comes into our life that will forever occupy a special place. Joe was such a man. He was one-of-a-kind. His quick wit, boisterous laugh, the twinkle in his eyes when he was up to mischief, and his boyish charm can never be replaced. He was a good and true friend - brutally honest when necessary, but with a tender heart and a generous spirit not easily matched. His friends knew of the love he had for his family - and he loved all of God's creatures but especially his dogs. Let us take comfort as we remember the unique and special relationship we had with him. While the mention of his name may bring tears to our eyes, memories of him will bring a smile to our heart. "

We will miss you, old friend.