Arty4ever Blog

Join me Saturday, Jan. 24th from 6 to 9pm Either: online on Twitter #WeTweetArt Or, in person, at the artdc gallery 5710 Baltimore Avenue Hyattsville, MD, 20781 This curated exhibit features over 70 works of art by a group of Washington, DC area artists (including me) who are working to connect with the world! One of the pieces on exhibit is my original 24x36 inch painting titled " Communion " com·mun·ion kəˈmyo͞onyən/ noun 1 . the sharing or exchanging of intimate thoughts and feelings, especially when the exchange is on a mental or spiritual level.

It's the end of another busy week and I'd like to take a moment to write about another amazing artist I know: Sean Hennessey This is an example of the unusual artwork Sean creates: See my last post for a photo of Sean being awarded the Bowling Pin of Excellence Award. Many things make me think of Sean... lightbulbs, plugs, doors, locks, lost coffee and good cognac to name a few.   I forget the first time I met Sean but it was probably at Artomatic or an artdc.org event.  However, shortly after I became a full-time freelance artist in the summer of 2006 I had the opportunity to work with Sean on a large faux finishing project he needed an extra hand with. He showed me how to create faux stone and how to apply gold leaf in a classic damask pattern. Using these techniques we transformed the bare walls of a newly built mansion in Potomac, MD into a truly elegant home. It was not only a great opportunity to learn new artistic techniques but also ...