I have always been creative but it wasn't until last year that I stumbled upon the opportunity to share my art in the community. The project - was to create a design for the botanical gardens Dogwood Diner treehouse. It took me a full month to execute my vision. Alas, the tree house was a temporary exhibit and as I understand is no longer there. If you search my 2011 posts you can take a virtual picture tour.
When I found that the garden was looking for 35 artists to volunteer and paint the almost 6' tall butterflies for this years Spring/Summer exhibit...well I just had to apply. It is my honor to have been chosen and once again share myself in this way.
My goals as an artist this year are:
- Volunteer for projects in the community as time allows.
- Teach a decorative art class for children/teens and one for adults. (Possibly from my home).
- Paint a self portrait
- Create art that I am proud of
Thank you for stopping by,
Cheryl Mellema
cheryl.mellema@gmail.com
2 comments:
Great goals Cheryl. I want to teach a retreat/all day class. I have done weekly lessons, but I like the idea of a few intense days and then moving on! LOL - I agree with all of your goals except the self portrait. That is a concept that intimidates me!
Ooooh a retreat! I've never been to one but that does sound fun. It gives one plenty of time to bond with each other.
As far as the self portrait...it will most definately be a challenge. I don't like to have my picture taken because I take cruddy pics. Who I am on the inside doesn't translate in a photgraph but in a self portrait maybe I can capture some of that.
I will probably take several attempts :)
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