Boy I have neglected this blog. My goal is to write something once a week about mosaic art, dream art, Artists in Dreamland 2010, etc.
The call for entry for Artists in Dreamland has been published and you can find it at http://www.dreammosaics.com/Artists_in_Dreamland.htm.
I have started uploading pictures of my dream art today. I have @ new dream pieces, one is a tryptic and the other fused glass piece. I will upload the tryptic in the next few days. I have yet to take a picture of the fused glass piece.
Showing posts with label dream art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dream art. Show all posts
Monday, April 05, 2010
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Backsplash and picture frame updates
This morning I started bright and early to install the latest panel of the backsplash. It went up with some difficulty - but it's up and looking good. My client is happy with it and excited to have it grouted tomorrow. I will get to my client's home tomorrow bright and early again - and get the three panels grouted. The fifth and last panel will get started in the next couple of weeks. I hope to get it mosaiced, installed and grouted by the end of August. I will post pictures of the backsplash when I get them.
The commissioned picture frame is mosaiced; I grouted it and painted the edges yesterday. I will repaint the edges later today and then get it to my client tomorrow or Friday. I will post a picture of it here sometime next week.
I had a vivid dream last night that I can't stop thinking about. I wrote it down, talked with my husband about it, and "worked" it a bit...came to some conclusions about what it's talking about. I have realized it's about the changes that are going on in our family (my daughter going to college in less than a month) and being
"called" to take on something that I keep on trying to "give away"...for me, it's about the "call" for me to do sculpture, which is something that I have done a little bit of, but I have avoided trying to create a piece of sculpture that I have been sketching and planning.
I will work this dream by writing about it, sketching it, painting it, and then sculpting it in some way. I'm not sure it'll be ceramic or cement with mosaic - or maybe both. Or maybe working this dream will propel me to finally create the antlered one extending a lotus flower to me. I hope it's that simple.
The commissioned picture frame is mosaiced; I grouted it and painted the edges yesterday. I will repaint the edges later today and then get it to my client tomorrow or Friday. I will post a picture of it here sometime next week.
I had a vivid dream last night that I can't stop thinking about. I wrote it down, talked with my husband about it, and "worked" it a bit...came to some conclusions about what it's talking about. I have realized it's about the changes that are going on in our family (my daughter going to college in less than a month) and being
"called" to take on something that I keep on trying to "give away"...for me, it's about the "call" for me to do sculpture, which is something that I have done a little bit of, but I have avoided trying to create a piece of sculpture that I have been sketching and planning.
I will work this dream by writing about it, sketching it, painting it, and then sculpting it in some way. I'm not sure it'll be ceramic or cement with mosaic - or maybe both. Or maybe working this dream will propel me to finally create the antlered one extending a lotus flower to me. I hope it's that simple.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
My website and dream art
My www.DreamMosaics.com website has been converted to http://home.comcast.net/~dreammosaics just this weekend. I'm in the process of building it but one thing that will be different is the main focus will be on dream art - mosaic, fine silver, clay sculpture...and soon encaustic painting.
I do have my birdbath on the new website for anyone who would like to see it. The pictures aren't very clear and the color isn't very accurate, but you'll get the idea. I'm hoping to get a picture of it in its new yard soon.
I have recently been having dreams, seemingly ordinary and pretty boring. But then I remember that each dream we have is another look at something, maybe something that we are not aware of or we are denying its existence (which is an unconscious process). So these dreams come to inform or remind us that that this something is there and real, whether we like or not. If we accept that aspect of ourselves and recognize it as "me" then we become more whole, which has got to be more healthy.
So my dream this morning, as embarrassing as it is, came to remind me of my passivity, my choice to not speak up and speak my truth. That is a common motif in my dreams and in my waking life. Time to stop keeping my mouth shut and be silently frustrated. Say something! Just because I assert myself by speaking my truth, it doesn't mean that the people around me have to change - it's me who has to change and it'll feel better.
So in order to explore this dream in its language (rather than talking about it) I will create sculpt it out of clay. Michel Eyquem De Montaigne said "I believe it to be true that Dreams are the true Interpreters of our Inclinations; but there is Art required to sort and understand them" (Essays, Bk. III, Ch XIII). Couldn't have said it any better.
I do have my birdbath on the new website for anyone who would like to see it. The pictures aren't very clear and the color isn't very accurate, but you'll get the idea. I'm hoping to get a picture of it in its new yard soon.
I have recently been having dreams, seemingly ordinary and pretty boring. But then I remember that each dream we have is another look at something, maybe something that we are not aware of or we are denying its existence (which is an unconscious process). So these dreams come to inform or remind us that that this something is there and real, whether we like or not. If we accept that aspect of ourselves and recognize it as "me" then we become more whole, which has got to be more healthy.
So my dream this morning, as embarrassing as it is, came to remind me of my passivity, my choice to not speak up and speak my truth. That is a common motif in my dreams and in my waking life. Time to stop keeping my mouth shut and be silently frustrated. Say something! Just because I assert myself by speaking my truth, it doesn't mean that the people around me have to change - it's me who has to change and it'll feel better.
So in order to explore this dream in its language (rather than talking about it) I will create sculpt it out of clay. Michel Eyquem De Montaigne said "I believe it to be true that Dreams are the true Interpreters of our Inclinations; but there is Art required to sort and understand them" (Essays, Bk. III, Ch XIII). Couldn't have said it any better.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Dream art, kitchen backsplash, and birdbath
I began the "bones" of the dream totem pole - it's what I saw in a dream a few years ago. The pole should be a little over 6 feet tall. I have 4 faces formed that will be placed on the pole. I need more faces to create a mask on.
Yesterday I got a lot done on the kitchen backsplash - the rolling hills are full of greens and look great. I will finish this particular panel (with two hills) on Thursday of this week.
The birdbath is coming along - the base is done and I'm now working on the movement of water up with column - around the bubbles.
Today I will work on the piece of dream art that's supposed to be in the "Artists in Dreamland" exhibit this year.
Yesterday I got a lot done on the kitchen backsplash - the rolling hills are full of greens and look great. I will finish this particular panel (with two hills) on Thursday of this week.
The birdbath is coming along - the base is done and I'm now working on the movement of water up with column - around the bubbles.
Today I will work on the piece of dream art that's supposed to be in the "Artists in Dreamland" exhibit this year.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Publicity and finding time to create art
This morning I got some publicity done for the "Artists in Dreamland" exhibit. The press releases will be in the Coloradoan, Scene Magazine, ReBeet e-newsletter, and the FCMOCA's e-newsletter. Postcards will be coming soon.
I finished the dream mask - I'll kiln it before I fly to San Diego on Friday .m. I think I'll carve the face a little more to accentuate the lines.
I had a dream with werewolves in the last couple of nights and I am inspired to create a fine silver piece to express the different characters in the dream. Dream theory tells us that every bit and part in the dream, including the characters, colors, floor, and sky, are symbolic parts of the dreams...so I have a "werewolves", men in black suits, and a man/woman parts of myself that I want to explore in this piece. Should be interesting.
Hopefully I will get some more of the birdbath done today too. I need to get some pictures posted here!
I finished the dream mask - I'll kiln it before I fly to San Diego on Friday .m. I think I'll carve the face a little more to accentuate the lines.
I had a dream with werewolves in the last couple of nights and I am inspired to create a fine silver piece to express the different characters in the dream. Dream theory tells us that every bit and part in the dream, including the characters, colors, floor, and sky, are symbolic parts of the dreams...so I have a "werewolves", men in black suits, and a man/woman parts of myself that I want to explore in this piece. Should be interesting.
Hopefully I will get some more of the birdbath done today too. I need to get some pictures posted here!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
DreamMosaics Studio updates
I finished a panel of the kitchen backsplash today - and finished a mosaic mirror yesterday. I hope to complete some more pieces that have been "work in progress" for quite some time. I have one mosaic wall piece, a fine silver box, and some jewelry pieces to finish. I also have the fine silver mask and a mosaic wall piece to finish up for the dream art exhibit.
I received four more entries for Artists in Dreamland today. The jury meets tomorrow to review the artwork and the dreams that inspired the work. I'm not sure I've counted right, but I think we now have 38 entries to take a look at tomorrow. I will post the results on http://www.Dreamartshow.com and http://www.DreamMosaics.com on Friday night. Then I'll contact each artist with the results over the weekend.
I received four more entries for Artists in Dreamland today. The jury meets tomorrow to review the artwork and the dreams that inspired the work. I'm not sure I've counted right, but I think we now have 38 entries to take a look at tomorrow. I will post the results on http://www.Dreamartshow.com and http://www.DreamMosaics.com on Friday night. Then I'll contact each artist with the results over the weekend.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Artists in Dreamland
The Second Annual Dream Art Exhibit
Poudre River Arts Center Main Gallery
April 29 – May 16, 2009
Exhibit theme: Dreams, rich in visual imagery and symbols, are a natural source of creative inspiration for artists. While some artists use a dream to express a powerful idea in their art, others use their art as a means to explore their dreams. The pieces selected for this exhibition will provide visitors with a unique opportunity to view dream art as well as the dreams of the art makers. It will be like looking into the dream diary of the artists.
Entry requirements: Open to residents of any U.S. State, territory, & District of Columbia. Work must showcase the theme subject as well as the dream narrative. Artwork that isn't clearly inspired by a particular dream will not be accepted.
Any artwork is eligible: paintings, ceramics, fibers, digital, photography, drawings, sculpture, mosaic, and other media. Maximum dimension of any one side of a 2-D work (including frame) must be less than 36 inches.
Commission: There will be a 25% commission on all sales.
Entries: All Artwork will be judged from digital submissions or photographs of the work. No slides. Send copies not originals.
Submission Guidelines: Mark each entry with your name and phone number. Number entries to correspond to the entry form. A narrative must be included, to illustrate how the dream inspired the creation of your art.
Digital: JPEG, PDF, CD-Rom, DVD.
Three dimensional entries: Three views of the entry are required and will be considered as one entry.
Send your entries to: Kat Peters-Midland, DreamMosaics Studio 406 North College Avenue Fort Collins Colorado 80526. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for return of submission of entry, if you want it returned. The deadline for entries is March 10, 2009.
Form: Complete the form found at http://www.Dreamartshow.com. Use additional copy or sheet if more than four entries are submitted. The dream that inspired each piece must be included.
Fee: The entry fee is $10 per artwork. Enclose your entry form and a check or money order for the total entry fee payable to Kat Peters-Midland.
Accepted work: Notification of acceptance will be posted on www.dreamartshow.com by March 14, 2009. Two dimensional work must be framed and wired for hanging. Delivery and return from DreamMosaics Studio is the artists' responsibility. Detailed shipping instruction is provided with acceptance notification.
Poudre River Arts Center Main Gallery
April 29 – May 16, 2009
Exhibit theme: Dreams, rich in visual imagery and symbols, are a natural source of creative inspiration for artists. While some artists use a dream to express a powerful idea in their art, others use their art as a means to explore their dreams. The pieces selected for this exhibition will provide visitors with a unique opportunity to view dream art as well as the dreams of the art makers. It will be like looking into the dream diary of the artists.
Entry requirements: Open to residents of any U.S. State, territory, & District of Columbia. Work must showcase the theme subject as well as the dream narrative. Artwork that isn't clearly inspired by a particular dream will not be accepted.
Any artwork is eligible: paintings, ceramics, fibers, digital, photography, drawings, sculpture, mosaic, and other media. Maximum dimension of any one side of a 2-D work (including frame) must be less than 36 inches.
Commission: There will be a 25% commission on all sales.
Entries: All Artwork will be judged from digital submissions or photographs of the work. No slides. Send copies not originals.
Submission Guidelines: Mark each entry with your name and phone number. Number entries to correspond to the entry form. A narrative must be included, to illustrate how the dream inspired the creation of your art.
Digital: JPEG, PDF, CD-Rom, DVD.
Three dimensional entries: Three views of the entry are required and will be considered as one entry.
Send your entries to: Kat Peters-Midland, DreamMosaics Studio 406 North College Avenue Fort Collins Colorado 80526. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for return of submission of entry, if you want it returned. The deadline for entries is March 10, 2009.
Form: Complete the form found at http://www.Dreamartshow.com. Use additional copy or sheet if more than four entries are submitted. The dream that inspired each piece must be included.
Fee: The entry fee is $10 per artwork. Enclose your entry form and a check or money order for the total entry fee payable to Kat Peters-Midland.
Accepted work: Notification of acceptance will be posted on www.dreamartshow.com by March 14, 2009. Two dimensional work must be framed and wired for hanging. Delivery and return from DreamMosaics Studio is the artists' responsibility. Detailed shipping instruction is provided with acceptance notification.
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! I love the new year - I think about and plan what do I want to do and learn this year - new art media to try. I feel more energy and to expand and learn I think.
I'm scheduled for a couple of art classes - one is next Tuesday and one is scheduled for that weekend, the 17th and 18th. The first is a Klimt-style painting class, which I'm really excited about. The second class is the Level I PMC Certification class. The talented Peggy Houchin will be teaching the class. Her website is: http://www.bellabeadsandwax.com
FYI mosaic enthusiasts - my mosaic office coasters, magnets, crosses and inspiration cubes will be at the Bellevue Store this weekend, starting Friday night. Bev always puts on a nice art opening party on Friday night complete with wine, cheese, and other goodies - I hope you can make it!
Dream art lovers - the Dream Art Exhibit will be April 19 to May 16 2009 at the Poudre River Arts Center in Fort Collins again! This year the dream narrative will accompany the piece of art in the exhibit. This will give our visitors a unique opportunity to experience the dream as well as the art piece that was created as a result.
I have invited a number of artists who create dream art to participate in the exhibit. So far Dee Dee Hampton and Karen Endres have agreed to have some of their pieces in the exhibit, which is exciting.
I am still looking for more artists who interpret their dreams through the creation of art. All media! Email me at dreammosaics@comcast.net if you are interested in having your dream art portfolio reviewed.
Mosaic on!
Kat
I'm scheduled for a couple of art classes - one is next Tuesday and one is scheduled for that weekend, the 17th and 18th. The first is a Klimt-style painting class, which I'm really excited about. The second class is the Level I PMC Certification class. The talented Peggy Houchin will be teaching the class. Her website is: http://www.bellabeadsandwax.com
FYI mosaic enthusiasts - my mosaic office coasters, magnets, crosses and inspiration cubes will be at the Bellevue Store this weekend, starting Friday night. Bev always puts on a nice art opening party on Friday night complete with wine, cheese, and other goodies - I hope you can make it!
Dream art lovers - the Dream Art Exhibit will be April 19 to May 16 2009 at the Poudre River Arts Center in Fort Collins again! This year the dream narrative will accompany the piece of art in the exhibit. This will give our visitors a unique opportunity to experience the dream as well as the art piece that was created as a result.
I have invited a number of artists who create dream art to participate in the exhibit. So far Dee Dee Hampton and Karen Endres have agreed to have some of their pieces in the exhibit, which is exciting.
I am still looking for more artists who interpret their dreams through the creation of art. All media! Email me at dreammosaics@comcast.net if you are interested in having your dream art portfolio reviewed.
Mosaic on!
Kat
Thursday, June 05, 2008
Dream art show and more
The dream art show went well - we had 97 people come in expressedly to see the show, not counting our First Friday (gallery walk) crowd. The show was multi-media (which was my intention) - we had paintings, mixed media, mosaic, sculpture, and film.
We had a "people's choice" vote for our audience to vote for their favorite pieces.
The people's choice awards went to:
1st place: Nanci McCutcheon's "Wisdom of the Earth"
2nd place: Magic of the Crystal Tree
3rd place: Kirsten Truman's "Detachment"
My camera is missing so I didn't take pictures of the show, but we videoed it. The video will be posted on Utube and MySpace and hopefully on the new www.dreamartshow.com website. I'm still in the process of writing the text for the website. Stay tuned - more to come!
We had a "people's choice" vote for our audience to vote for their favorite pieces.
The people's choice awards went to:
1st place: Nanci McCutcheon's "Wisdom of the Earth"
2nd place: Magic of the Crystal Tree
3rd place: Kirsten Truman's "Detachment"
My camera is missing so I didn't take pictures of the show, but we videoed it. The video will be posted on Utube and MySpace and hopefully on the new www.dreamartshow.com website. I'm still in the process of writing the text for the website. Stay tuned - more to come!
Thursday, April 12, 2007
An art quote
Today I teach a Beginning Mosaics class. It's my first class and I'm really excited. We'll start out by sealing the substrate (it's a picture frame today) and then working on the design of the mosaic. I doubt I'll have any time to work on the dream sculpture or Epiphany pot since I have dream group today too.
I love Rumi - and this quote is one of my favorites. Art mirrors the artist, the people who view it and the world...
Body of earth,
Don’t talk of earth.
Tell the story of pure mirrors.
The Creator has given you this splendor.
Why talk of anything else?
~Rumi~
I love Rumi - and this quote is one of my favorites. Art mirrors the artist, the people who view it and the world...
Body of earth,
Don’t talk of earth.
Tell the story of pure mirrors.
The Creator has given you this splendor.
Why talk of anything else?
~Rumi~
Monday, April 09, 2007
Transition continues to make its transition
I continue to work on Transition...as I transition into the newest phase of my life.
Epiphany pot, Dream sculpture, and Poudre River Arts Center
It's spring - happy spring! Between the snowy, cold days and warmer spring days, I have completed part of the face on the Epiphany pot. I now need to mosaic the lips in bright red, which will be fun. So far the consensus is that it's funky and pretty cool (testimonial by some 14 year old boys anyway!). I will have my computer guru help me post a picture of the Epiphany pot soon - I've given up on being able to figure it out by myself.
The dream sculpture, called Transition, is coming along - the tesserae is all nipped and shaped, and some are even adhered to the base. It's looking pretty good and soon it'll have a home. Pictures coming soon.
I have taken the plunge - I have decided to have a studio/gallery at the Poudre River Arts Center in Fort Collins. I move in on April 20th. I'm very excited to join in the artist community of the Center. My studio will feature my dream sculpture and dream pole in process, as well as other dream art. I will also have some of my mirrors and crosses too...and who knows what else.
The dream sculpture, called Transition, is coming along - the tesserae is all nipped and shaped, and some are even adhered to the base. It's looking pretty good and soon it'll have a home. Pictures coming soon.
I have taken the plunge - I have decided to have a studio/gallery at the Poudre River Arts Center in Fort Collins. I move in on April 20th. I'm very excited to join in the artist community of the Center. My studio will feature my dream sculpture and dream pole in process, as well as other dream art. I will also have some of my mirrors and crosses too...and who knows what else.
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