It's time for the Lily Festival again!!

It is the time of year again for the Campbell Pottery Lily festival art show! I was so busy getting gourds made for the show in Texas,  I wasn't sure if I would be able to get something done for the Lily festival this year! But I managed to get one gourd done , and it was accepted!!

I call this one " Ode to Lily of the Valley". I also had a wonderful surprise , because someone actually bought it before I sent it to the show! That is the first time that has happened! Thank You, Bob and Sheila!!! The Lily festival runs from July 3rd to August 2nd at the Campbell Pottery Store! The artist reception is on July 18th! Stop on by and say Hi!

My next art project is trying to get something made for the Trumbull art Gallery regional show. I will let you know how that turns out!

We had a wonderful visit from our daughter this past week for a few days and she helped me a lot with mulching flower beds which was greatly appreciated!! We did take time between all  the rain to get a short kayak trip in on Lake Wilhelm!

As you can see, the water was like glass!! A storm was brewing so we did cut our adventure short!

We have really been having a lot of rain!! Hard to find a dry time to mow the grass!

My garden is growing quite well and so are the weeds!! :) 

The hummingbirds have been busy at the feeders and last night I counted 6 at one feeder!!

Seems like all I do is fill various bird feeders! but I really enjoy watching all the visitors!!

 

 

Campbell Pottery Lily Festival, third year for me!

Just got word last week that my watercolor and colored pencil painting titled Brights and Blues, was accepted into the Campbell Pottery Lily Festival art show this year!! I am so pleased!  This makes three years that I have made it into the beautiful show!! I was really nervous this year wondering if I could make it again! The show starts tomorrow, July 8th and runs until August 4th, at the Campbell Pottery store in Edinboro. The artists reception isn't until the 20th, from 1 to 3. I would love to have any of my blog readers or customers come to the reception.


Here are some pictures of my art studio as it looks now. I have actually moved some things in and have been working in there a few times. There is still a corner cabinet to go in and some more trim pieces and the track lights, but it is really taking shape! I found a little table and chairs on craigslist that fits in perfectly! I painted an old dresser to match and an old antique china closet too. They will add much needed storage space and display area for my gourds.

 

Here is a watercolor and colored pencil painting I have recently finished.

My Bad!

Until next time....

Campbell Pottery opening reception

First of all I would like to thank everyone that came to see me today at the Campbell Pottery Lily festival opening reception!I appreciate all your support. Here is a picture of me with my artwork that made it in this year.It is entitled, "red, white, and crystal".It is made using watercolor and colored pencil on black matboard. This year's show is full of amazing works and well worth the trip to see it. It runs until August 12th. The only thing missing this year, was my Dad. He was here with me last year , but is now in a nursing home and not doing real well. 

Lily festival juried art show

Got the news Friday that one of my art pieces made it into the juried art show at Campbell Pottery!! This is the  second year I have made it into the show!! All entries have to be Lily themed. The opening is on July 14th and the artists reception is  from 1 to 3 PM. It runs until August 11th at the Gallery at Campbell Pottery.It is a beautiful show and worth the trip to see it. http://www.campbellpotterystore.com/  Here is a photo of some Lilies and swallowtail butterfly to get you in the mood to go!!

Here is a small ornament I made for a special order.I think the chickadee is one of my favorite birds!

Campbell Pottery Lily Festival Opening Reception

Here is a picture of me beside my drawing ( the top one) at the opening reception for the Campbell Pottery Lily festival art show. It was a really lovely afternoon and I was excited to see that my drawing had already been sold. I hope the new owner enjoys it for years to come. I was also excited that my husband and my 88 year old father ( other picture) were able to attend with me! Thanks for coming guys!! The artwork will be on display through July.