I've got some catching up to do on recent news - I received a 2011 CAAP grant from the City of Chicago for the second year in a row. (Thanks, Chicago!) The grant will go to purchasing supplies so that I can really experiment without being stingy.
I also have 3 paintings from my new series up at Collaboraction's new multi-use space in the Flat Iron Building in Bucktown. The space is called the Mush Room (Room 300) and the inaugural show includes myself and 4 other artists, curated by Wesley Kimler and Paul Klein. It will be up through August so if you haven't seen it, you should check it out.
I feel like I've gotten some good work done
in the studio today. I got an early start and made some major adjustments in my studio space. I have been desperately needing a bigger palette so I finally cleaned up one of the old windows that were replaced in my apartment and set it up as my new palette.I'm also trying to de-clutter. There are still piles of junk laying around from when I moved in 2 years ago. I have been fantasizing about renting an actual studio space - it's a goal that I'm working towards. I am outgrowing my space in my apartment and just don't have enough space to put everything. I don't want to limit myself either - I don't want to avoid painting large pieces and I want to be able to work on multiple pieces without having to undergo a major rearrangement. I think I do a goo job of making a small space work, but the time is coming where I just won't be able to do it any more.
Playlist:
Holly Golightly
Philip Glass
Grace Potter and the Nocturnals
Ben Harper
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