Gallery 108 Members Show

See my latest Bull and Bear at the Gallery 108 Members Show!

The show began December 1st and continues until the end of the year. It is titled Places We've Been, and features member artists' work from near and far. The gallery is located across Salem Avenue from the Taubman Museum in downtown Roanoke. It's open Tuesday thru Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 1-4. Please stop by!

And don't forget, the Gallery is open late Fridays during December for Dickens of a Christmas!

Happy Holidays to everyone!!

VAEA Conference

The Virginia Art Educators Conference was great! Art teachers buzzing everywhere, looking for old friends and signing up for classes. My class on Native American Fetish Style Stone Carving was well attended. This year was slower for me; my walker was like a small wall... to remind me to slow down.

There were 27 art teachers in my class. They made wonderful carvings: birds, sheep, bears and horses. Perfect reminders of the talent that lies within all of you. Thanks to all that took the class, and to my daughter and husband who helped make it work.

2009 Lynchburg Art Festival

Water Gatherer won the N. B. Handy Company Award at the 2009 Lynchburg Art Festival!
Thank You to the Judge, and to the N. B. Handy Company for sponsoring the award.

League of Roanoke Artists Showcase

Bull and Bear are now at

The League of Roanoke Artists Showcase 2009
Jefferson Center, Roanoke VA
August 31 - October 26, 2009
weekdays Monday through Friday
9 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Reception: September 27, 2009

The gallery is also open one hour before and one hour after Shaftman Hall performances.
541 Luck Ave
Roanoke, VA
540.345.2550

Bath County Art Show

Compelling Bear and Twitch are at the 45th Anniversary Bath County Art Show.





Visit the show at
Valley Elementary School,
Hot Springs, VA
July 19 - 26, 2009 1:30 to 5:00 pm daily

The Perry F. Kendig Award

I was honored and pleased to be among the members of the Roanoke Branch of National League of American Pen Women at the Perry F. Kendig Awards. The League was honored with the award for Arts & Cultural Organizations on June 24, 2009 at the Taubman Museum of Art.

For more about the award, and Dr. Kendig, follow this link to the Pen Women Site.

Sculpture in the South II

Sculpture in the South was wonderful again this year. I am still in awe of some of the great sculptors I meet here every year.

We had rain on Friday, of course. It is the lowcountry in May after all. But the installation was done by the time the downpour hit, and the black-tie reception was held indoors - thankfully!

We had two beautiful days for the show-until about 3 PM on Sunday. Then the skies opened again. My neighbor's Blackberry showed a line of storms coming that was sure to last for hours. Customers disappeared when the rain came, and the show organizers wisely closed the show early.

They passed out ponchos to those of us who were not prepared, and we proceded to load up without damage to the artwork or displays. Even Karryl's 300 lb giraffe was loaded without damage.

Sales were down from last year, but the show was worth the trip. I'm looking forward to next year already!

posted 5/23/2009

Sculpture in the South

Sculpture in the South is my favorite show of the season - partly because it's early, and we aren't exhausted yet, and partly because it's a sculpture-only show, which let's me meet and talk with some of my favorite sculptors, but mostly because of the wonderful people of Summerville.

These folks really know how to put on a show. They arrange every detail. Sculptors come from as far away as Minnesota, Texas, and California ship their work here. The show staff provides the help and equipment needed to move and set up the displays, provides tents, refreshments (including Carolina Barbeque!), and handles the sales transactions.

And local patrons put on the greatest meals after the show. I can still taste the shrimp and grits! The best part of all is their love and appreciation of sculpture. In spite of a low-country downpour last year the Friday night black-tie outdoor reception was well attended.

If you can't come to Summerville, you must visit their web site, SculptureintheSouth.com.

2009 Open Studios Tour

The Open Studios Tour was great this year! Thanks to Nan Mahone, Steve Mitchell and Kevin Kittredge for the great coverage in the Roanoke Times. We had lots of visitors.

Open Studios is the first outdoor show of the year, and we always look forward to it. We air out our tent and scrub the accumulated dust from the pedestals. This is usually the first chance we get to show my new pieces for the year. And we get a chance to meet our local supporters face to face.

We won't be doing the Sidewalk Show this year due to conflicts with other commitments, but do look in at Gallery 108. I'll have some new pieces there.

Taubman Museum of Art

Architecture by Randall Stout Architects
Photograph by Tim Hursley

The new Taubman Art Museum in Roanoke is a delight!

I am not one to admire modern architecture. Yet I waited anxiously to see the space. I went as soon as I could and was amazed! The large size and functionality of the interior space took awhile to assimilate. The space is huge! The angles and views of the city and surrounding valley are grand.

This is a wonderful addition to Roanoke, and a "must see". The cafe is excellent, especially the Sunday Brunch. The art is familiar with a few new twists. The "hands on" room, the pocketbooks and the tattoos made the experience a bit different.