"If you hear a voice within you say, 'you cannot paint,' then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced." --Vincent van Gogh

Monday, June 14, 2010

Sew Somerset and other good news

Some good things have been happening while I've been in a creative lull. First of all, I have a few small pieces of fiber art on page 132 of the current (summer 2010) issue of Sew Somerset. And just as exciting is the fact that three of my cyber-friends are also in this same issue! So, if you have an opportunity to check out my work, you can also look for Carole, Normajean, and Leilani.

Nautical Flags, Beaufort NC
Secondly, I will have a few pieces on exhibit in The Green Room Gallery at The Scrap Exchange in Durham NC. The focus of this awesome store is recycling, and I am going to exhibit "Spirit Tree" (see recent post) and a few other pieces along with other members of the Carolina Mixed Media Art Guild. The show will run from June 18 through July 10.
Sailboats at Sunset, Beaufort NC

Thirdly, I am gearing up for a solo exhibit of my fiber art at The Eye of the Eagle in Clayton, NC. This is a wonderful little art gallery, tucked away in a quaint little town. Definitely worth a visit! I have to deliver my art by the end of June, so I will be busy, busy, busy, trying to finish up some new work. Wild Horse, Shackelford Banks NC


And finally, as you can see by the photos, we got away the other weekend to the beautiful coastal town of Beaufort, NC. We took a ferry to the undeveloped barrier island of Cape Lookout National Seashore, and just generally relaxed and enjoyed infinite beauty and inspiration. It was wonderful. While I was there, I came upon a delightful art store called Art & Soul. I spoke with the owner and she is going to begin carrying my bottle cap jewelry! I have always wanted to have representation at the coast, and now I do! I'll be making some new "beachy" pieces this week to send to her.

Cape Lookout Light

I hope you've enjoyed this little taste of the beauty to be found on the North Carolina coast, and if you are not too far away, I hope that you will visit sometime. I'll be posting more info about upcoming artist's receptions as I receive details, so watch this space!
Cape Lookout National Seashore


Thanks for taking this journey with me!
~Michelle

5 comments:

Butterfly Works said...

Growing up in eastern N.C.. these pictures brought back so many memeories....I haven't been to Beaufort in along time....love it there....

Congratuations on your work being in so many shops and galaries....

Hugs and blessings

Gabriela said...

Just beautiful!!!!!My daughter was just in Willmington a couple of weeks ago...her and fiancee want to maybe move there after they get married.....will that be close to you???That would make me happy!

Quilter422 said...

you did great! enjoy your new patio.

Dotti said...

Way to go Michelle! I spent lots of time at the beach when in college in S. Florida...and lots more time when I lived in San Diego. I really miss the sounds and sights of the coast!

Jeanne Turner McBrayer said...

Congratulations on getting your art "out there!" I will be happy to say that I knew you "when!"