Category: mixed media
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What’s going on?
Well, I’ve been a bit too busy this past month. I’ve finished my pieces for a “Spotlight” show at the Workhouse Arts Center (18 pieces total). I’ve been applying to shows all over the metro area, and I started a new part time teaching job. Needless to say, I’ve been neglectful of my blog. I’m…
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Work time
So, it actually feels like summer in this part of the world right now. For so long we’ve been really lucky in having a warm, but not hot and humid, summer. Until now. But that’s ok. It just makes me want to go to the studio a whole lot more. I had some time off…
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You’re Invited
Exploring Textures: Recent Works by Kate Fitzpatrick & Tina Kannapel Workhouse Arts Center, Building W-6 Gallery 9601 Ox Road, Lorton, Virginia 22079 Gallery Hours: Wednesday – Saturday 11:00 am – 6:00 pm and Sunday 12:00 – 5:00 pm Free Reception: Saturday, September 10, 2016 6:00 – 9:00 pm This exhibit features two different approaches to…
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New work
I finally started working on a series of new pieces on wood. I’m really liking the random textures I’m getting from the sealed and unsealed pieces. I have never worked with wood before (I know, shocker.), but I’m trying to experiment with the grain. I like how it creates a pattern and is already there…
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Creating my own virtual world
Are you tired of the Pokemon phenomenon yet? It takes me back to when I started teaching and had to take away all the Pokemon pongs during class because the sixth graders were out of control with their virtual games. It seems like Pokemon is a good distraction for some, but what about art? Art…
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New ideas
I’ve been playing around with some new ideas, and I think I’m liking it. One of the benefits of having this studio and time out in the community at P22 is that I get to practice art. Right? I mean if you want to be good at something, you have to keep practicing, exploring and…
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Accepted!
This piece has been accepted into the Third Biennial Maryland Regional Juried Exhibition! I just dropped it off today and can’t wait to view the entire show in September. Artists from the surrounding areas will be featured in the BMRE from September 18- December 31, 2016. I hope to see you there at the opening…
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Summer time in the Studio
It’s my first week in my studio since I don’t know when. It’s allowed me to work on a lot of projects that have been pushed to the side or stuck in my head. This week I’ve already made some movement on some large paintings that should have been completed months ago, but I guess…
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Summer Schedule
So, it is summer! I know I’m a few days late, but I’ve finally been able to create a time when you can come see me in my studio! I’m really excited about working there regularly throughout the season hope you’ll stop by. Workhouse Arts Center, Building 6: July 6 – July 22: Wednesdays, Thursdays,…
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Making art in public
For so long I’ve been used to making art in the comfort of my own home. This year I’ve been offered the opportunity to take my art public. It can be a bit daunting. I’ve always thought it’s been important to make are for oneself, but I never really considered art for the masses. Even…
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