2010 Sidewalk Art Show, Roanoke VA

Be sure to visit the Sidewalk Art Show in downtown Roanoke,June 5 and 6, 2010.

I will not have my tent at the show this year, but please stop by Gallery 108 and Signature 9 Gallery to see my latest work. Enjoy the show!

Swimming Polar Bear

In the snowy winter months, when I cannot carve in my outdoor studio, I work in clay and pewter. This graceful swimming polar bear is my response to the threat of global warming. Every time you pick up your keys you will be reminded that the polar ice is melting, and the polar bears need our help!

It's also available as a pendant, or free-standing miniature sculpture. See it at Gallery 108, or contact me.

Bluebirds and Daffodils

The snow is finally melting, and my daffodils are valiantly pushing up from below.

The first bluebird of spring showed up about a week ago. He has been back every day since. He sure is puffed up about it, too!

2010 Open Studios Tour - Tenth Anniversary!

Spring is coming! And so is the Open Studios Tour. This is the tenth anniversary of the tour, so mark your calendar and plan to visit!

In the meanwhile, follow the artists preparations on the Open Studios Blog!

New Work for the New Year

Winter Bear

is featured at Gallery 108's new show New Work for the New Year.

Gallery 108 members have created new pieces to display as a featured show for February. The gallery is located at 108 Market Street, downtown Roanoke. Regular hours are Tues-Sat 10-5, Sun 1-4. Closed Mondays.

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.