Sunday, October 23, 2011

Discovering ...What is Art?


Often I accompany Jane and Karen on the Seattle First Thursday Art Walk extending from Westlake area to Pioneer Square. Last month, Jane suggested that I enter into the 30DayArtChallenge sponsored byt TK Artists lofts.. and so I did.  I had to complete 30 works of art on 8x10 board canvasses in one month.  I decided to make it a learning experience so I invited friends to my home to have art days during October.  It was such a blast and I sure learned to think... though it is a cliche... outside of the box.  It was an interesting exploration into "what is art?"  Kathleen O'Callahan and her sister Patricia and cousin Pegeen came the first time with Hillary and Dave, Steve Garrett.  Chris Nimick and Boots Swan came the next week.  I was in awe of the artists that came, had fun in conversation with friends, and got to play with color.  
On Thursday, December 1st during the Seattle First Thursday Art Walk all the 100 or so artists will have their 30 canvasses displayed and for sale for $40 each on that one night only.  So, come an join me and check out my canvasses and all the others. I'm guessing it might be one of the biggest art shows in Seattle!  TK Artists lofts is located at the intersection of 3rd and Yesler and Prefontaine... just to the east of the Smith Tower building.