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I had meant to blog about my students' art show earlier, but time got away. (Some weeks are just like that.)

First, I'd like to thank University Art Supplies Store for hosting the students' art reception on Saturday, March 12th to kick off the exhibit, which will be displayed in the window for the rest of March and all of April.

University Art is a marvelous art supplies store that provides several programs for young people, as well as classes for all ages. They are located at the corner of 26th Street and J Street. You can learn more about their products and programs HERE, (and please "like" them on Facebook HERE. )

Next, I'd like to thank the South Natomas Community Center for being so supportive of the after- school art club. They purchase materials for me and store them at the center. All I have to do is go in and teach, and students already love art before they ever come in. The center offers a variety of services and classes for the community. You can learn more about their programs HERE 

Now -- on with the Second Saturday art reception and exhibit. For those who don't live in Sacramento, "Second Saturday" each month is when  art lovers go from gallery to gallery, enjoying  receptions for new art exhibits. The receptions often feature wine and munchies, but our artists served punch and cookies. Below are the 17 pieces of art displayed, along with pictures of some of the students and their families. Enjoy.

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            Students range in age from 6 to 14, although the class is mainly set up for 8-to-12-year-olds. But some are returning students and go farther with the lessons, and some have older siblings in class, which keeps the class from becoming geared to 1st or 2nd-graders: The younger ones simply keep up and constantly amaze me with their grasp of what are basically lessons for older kids. Below are pictures of some of the students who came to the reception (in shifts, between noon and 2:00 p.m.) and their proud families. It got pretty hectic at times, so I didn't get a chance to photograph everyone who came.

This artist is seven.

Her cousin, artist on the right, is nine.

The artist on the left just turned eight. Hopefully her brother will join one day.

Another seven-year old artist.

This artist just turned seven.

The artist on left is ten. Shy sister on right is too young for the class. Her thirteen-year-old sister, a fine   artist, was sick and couldn't attend.

Two artists, sisters; the one on left is seven; the one on the right is eleven.

                 

I  didn't get a photo of these two artists  before they left, so this is last year's photo: The artist on the left is nine this year; on the right, fourteen.

The artist, eleven and dedicated, is almost hidden by her two younger siblings in this picture. Being involved with these students gives me a special boost each week. I always come home rejuvenated by their energy. We have two more classes this year, and then the art class is over until November. While I have other projects that need tending to, I'm going to miss them.  How about you? Are you an art lover? Do you do any volunteer projects that give you special enjoyment?

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I was going to say that everything I have going on feels like its in progress; but then I realized that that's always true, isn't it? LIFE is always "in progress". Sometimes things are just started, or just finished. But usually its just somewhere in the middle of it all.

Which is a round about way of saying "here's what I'm working on".

A building rendering with a lot of lovely stonework in a sort of tan color that actually has a lot of other subtle colors in it. I will most likely spend too much time on that part, and be sorry when I have to hustle to get the rest of it done.


And some knitting that is waiting anxiously to be blocked, then properly photographed for my etsy shop. I'm doing all things with cables, and mostly short scarf/cowl pieces to start things off this Fall. I'm tired of long fringed scarves, and am in love with ones that you can just tuck around your neck or button up under your chin. San Francisco is my inspiration for these ~ cables (cable cars and that big orange bridge), as well as the fog and generally 'chilly all the time' weather. These should start appearing in my shop sometime next week.


I've had an invite to participate in Second Saturday here next month. There's no way I can get a whole portfolio of appropriate art together in that short a time! But I might be able to gather together some prints and whatnot, to at least make a showing. When opportunity knocks you should usually answer, so I guess I'll try to get it together.

And on that note, I'd better go make some fresh coffee and get my fanny re-glued to the drafting chair!

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