Glad's Art Blog

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Exhibiting Again

Goddess Collage, Mix media 12" x 12" on canvas

Hello Friends,

In December my artwork "Collage" was on exhibit at the Escondido Municipal Art Gallery. It was the first time I exhibited my work at this gallery. Previously I had done so at the Escondido Art Association. I was at the Artist reception and it is always nice to meet other artist, and see their creations.

In January I took sometime off and went to Monterey, CA. I had a wonderful week there. I went to the next town, Carmel, which is full of beautiful art galleries. I visited every single one and saw much beauty. Unfortunately it seems like some of them are going out of business due to the economy, which was surprising to see.

I also went to Pacific Grove, CA, to their Art Association there and met a wonderful photographer, by the name of Jean Brenner. Her photography exhibit on "The Faces of Islam" is wonderful to see. I was lucky that she was there and that she gracefully took time to explain some of the history behind her photos.

I'm looking forward to a year of art :)

Love,
Glad

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Sunday, December 4, 2011

December 11, 2011 Opening Reception for Summation


Gladys Jimenez and Mary L. Quigley. Photo taken by Patrick Quigley

December 10, 2011 Art Reception - Gladys will be at the Escondido Municipal Art Gallery for the Summation Art Reception. Her painting "Collage" will be displayed until the end of the month. Collage will be published in the publication Summation.

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Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Working with Mix Media

Deep Blue, Mix Media on 12"x12" canvas

Hello Friends,

I've been really enjoying creating mix media artwork. My creativity is unleashed as I consider not only the type of paints and ink I would like to use, but papers, plastics, natural objects, and anything that could add texture, color, and that Je nais se quoi factor.

The artwork is really varied too. From simple child like artwork, to collage, to abstract. My imagination is the limit. It's just really fun. Once I have 30 pieces of artwork I will do an online auction to raise funds for the Boldly Creating Life Foundation. This foundation brings art back into the classrooms of public elementary school that do not currently have an art program. It is hard to believe but our kids nowadays are going from kindergarten to 5th grade without a single art class!

If we can offer just one class to a child who has not been exposed to art, we are really providing for them a doorway to his/her imagination and creativity. A single class could be all that is needed, to show a child that there is a world of art ready to be discovered.

You can help us by purchasing one of the artwork pieces sold at this website. For more information on the foundation please go to http://www.bclf.org.

With Love,
Glad