The energy at the opening was electric! If you gather women together, give them permission to be as powerful as they are and to use their magic you are in for the an incredible experience.
The collection of art chosen by our juror Mollie Kellogg created a magical space and pulling us into it and allowed us to expand ourside of it making our mark in the universe. We are creating a new world just by unleasing our power.
I have to say this opening was, by far, the best and most spiritual opening I have ever attended. Thank you all for this gift!
I invite anyone that went to the opening to either comment on this entry or add your own. If you didn't attend, please make every effort to attend the awards celebration, October 26th at 1-3 pm.
(And to think I used to be painfully shy -- terrified of being noticed -- the girl that always sat in the corner hiding! -- how things have changed!)
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Upcoming Exhibition
WOMOJO, Women's Mystical Power and MagicExhibition
Open to all members and friends.
At Women's History Museum,
located at 2323 Broadway #107, San Diego, CA
Art Drop Off -- October 2, 5-8 pm and October 3, 10 am - 1 pm
Art Pick up -- Unaccepted works must be picked up October 3, 5-7 pm
Accepted works must be picked up October 26, 3 pm after the awards celebration
Opening Reception -- October 4, 5-8 pm
We will have live entertainment, WCA Member Brenda Penneton will be singing a selection of songs from her recently released CD "An Emotional Woman"
Prospectus and more details in Autumn 2008 newsletter
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Writing an Artist Statement
I'm working on doing an Artist Statement for my updated website that I'm working on and will be launching in the next couple of weeks.
I found this entry on Jerry Lebo's blog and thought it might be useful. If you have other resources you know of or would like to share please do so here.
"Lesson One: Be Brief
An artist statement does not have to be long. In fact, the shorter the better. Three paragraphs of 3-4 lines is plenty. If needed, you can start with a long version of your artist statement and edit it down later--but the final version should be able to be read in around one minute (or less).
Lesson Two: Be Honest
The last thing people want to read is art speak, a lot of blah, blah, or things that you think they want to hear. If you artist statement is going to work--it must be honest about where you are at, why you do what you do, and what your art is about. Keep it simple and straight-forward. In structuring what you are saying, move from the general to the more specific. For example, start with a general statement of why you paint, and then tell the reader more about how you do it later. If you want to be specific about what you are working on at the moment, it is probably best to leave that to last.
Lesson Three: Take your time
Working on your artist statement is going to be harder than actually making art. Be prepared to spend some time. I found it useful to jot down a lot of short notes about what I wanted to say throughout the day--and then try to organize them later. Post-it notes are great. Write a line down on them and post them around your studio--you can collect them at then end of the day and summarize them later. Another idea is to imagine you are being interviewed and being asked some basic questions about your work. For example, what is your favorite material or medium, what do you like best about what you do, how work, when--what have you learned lately? Write down your answers and see if you can bring them together into a statement of some sort later.
Lesson Four: Make it Personal
Never speak in the third-person. It turns people off. Use the personal tense in your writing--for example, say, "My", or "I". Do not say "the artist" or speak about yourself in the third person. This is your statement, and people what to hear something personal. In fact, I think the most important trait of an artist statement is that it is honest and comes from your heart.
Lesson Five: Get help, if you need it
I found a lot of useful information on the Internet about how to go about writing an artist statement, and even some examples. There is no set way to write a artist statement, so don't feel you have to follow an example--but I found the ideas contain in some of the examples useful as a guide.
Anyway, here is my artist statement as of today:
Artist Statement, Jerry Lebo
The process of transforming paint and other materials into images continues to compel and challenge me. Over the years, that process has led me from drawing, etching, and painting, and most recently to pursue experimental processes on paper. Painting fills me with a sense of well-being and humility, and has proven to be a satisfying way for me to translate my visual ideas into a physical reality.I paint both what I see and what I feel—focusing on the sensation and context of my experience. I work deliberately, employing both traditional and innovative techniques, while letting the uncertain nature of painting free my hand. My paintings are finished when they are able to convey a moment or sensation of where I am, as well as what I am seeing."
I found this entry on Jerry Lebo's blog and thought it might be useful. If you have other resources you know of or would like to share please do so here.
"Lesson One: Be Brief
An artist statement does not have to be long. In fact, the shorter the better. Three paragraphs of 3-4 lines is plenty. If needed, you can start with a long version of your artist statement and edit it down later--but the final version should be able to be read in around one minute (or less).
Lesson Two: Be Honest
The last thing people want to read is art speak, a lot of blah, blah, or things that you think they want to hear. If you artist statement is going to work--it must be honest about where you are at, why you do what you do, and what your art is about. Keep it simple and straight-forward. In structuring what you are saying, move from the general to the more specific. For example, start with a general statement of why you paint, and then tell the reader more about how you do it later. If you want to be specific about what you are working on at the moment, it is probably best to leave that to last.
Lesson Three: Take your time
Working on your artist statement is going to be harder than actually making art. Be prepared to spend some time. I found it useful to jot down a lot of short notes about what I wanted to say throughout the day--and then try to organize them later. Post-it notes are great. Write a line down on them and post them around your studio--you can collect them at then end of the day and summarize them later. Another idea is to imagine you are being interviewed and being asked some basic questions about your work. For example, what is your favorite material or medium, what do you like best about what you do, how work, when--what have you learned lately? Write down your answers and see if you can bring them together into a statement of some sort later.
Lesson Four: Make it Personal
Never speak in the third-person. It turns people off. Use the personal tense in your writing--for example, say, "My", or "I". Do not say "the artist" or speak about yourself in the third person. This is your statement, and people what to hear something personal. In fact, I think the most important trait of an artist statement is that it is honest and comes from your heart.
Lesson Five: Get help, if you need it
I found a lot of useful information on the Internet about how to go about writing an artist statement, and even some examples. There is no set way to write a artist statement, so don't feel you have to follow an example--but I found the ideas contain in some of the examples useful as a guide.
Anyway, here is my artist statement as of today:
Artist Statement, Jerry Lebo
The process of transforming paint and other materials into images continues to compel and challenge me. Over the years, that process has led me from drawing, etching, and painting, and most recently to pursue experimental processes on paper. Painting fills me with a sense of well-being and humility, and has proven to be a satisfying way for me to translate my visual ideas into a physical reality.I paint both what I see and what I feel—focusing on the sensation and context of my experience. I work deliberately, employing both traditional and innovative techniques, while letting the uncertain nature of painting free my hand. My paintings are finished when they are able to convey a moment or sensation of where I am, as well as what I am seeing."
Monday, June 9, 2008
Art Around Adams
Well this last Saturday was eventful. I met some great artists and got to spend the day outside. A real treat for me. I had my pen & ink work in two locations, Paper Antiquities at Hamilton and Adams and then San Diego Coffee Tea and Spice at Marlborough and Adams.
My work at Paper Antiquities was on the sidewalk so I spent the vast majority of my day there. The event stretched from Hamilton on the west to passed Marlborough on the east. It would seem that we need to have more vendors participating at the far ends, and hopefully that will happen next year.
I felt really at home with the people that I was working with and enjoyed every minute of it.
I hope I get to do it again next year!
My work at Paper Antiquities was on the sidewalk so I spent the vast majority of my day there. The event stretched from Hamilton on the west to passed Marlborough on the east. It would seem that we need to have more vendors participating at the far ends, and hopefully that will happen next year.
I felt really at home with the people that I was working with and enjoyed every minute of it.
I hope I get to do it again next year!
Saturday, May 31, 2008
somerset studio
currently on newsstands and barnes ad nobles. please notice i am the featured artist!!! i'm very proud of that.
other notices of lisa bebi:
oh, also please come visit me june 7 in art around dams...at the ladybug gallery, i will be having showing new art, plus live music and tons of other exciting fun. i will be there from noon until 8 p.m.
also, calling all artists: please come to my workshop in italy...october 7- 12, 2008 emai rrichetts@cox.net for more info.
finally, look for my new publication, "iN magazine" san diego regional arts emerging and established artists explored.
launch date october 17, 2008!
from pimp my spleen........
thank yo for inviting me to come to your site.....please visit me too.
lisa bebi
Upcoming Calendar
June 8th
Board Meeting, Noon to 2 PM
Open to all members and friends. At Hot Monkey Love Cafe and Music Hall 6875 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego, CA 619/469-4113 Watch for the agenda!
June 21st
WCA Table/Booth at San Diego County Fair at Del Mar
Open to all members. WCA has also been invited to have a booth at the Fair, if you are interested in participating please contact Laurie Carlock at 619 284-3118
June 22nd
Soul-stice Celebration 10 AM to Noon
Event at the home of Cynthia Gott, 930 Ebony Avenue, Imperial Beach. Cross street is 9th Avenue off of Imperial beach Blvd. or Palm Avenue,
Cynthia's new phone number 619/508-7155
Introducing WCA/San Diego's blog
Well this is the blog for WCA San Diego. You can post to the blog, send messages to other members. Just have a good time. Let us know what you're up to!
I look forward to this being another way that we can network with each other, stay connected to all the great women artists and those that love them!
I look forward to this being another way that we can network with each other, stay connected to all the great women artists and those that love them!
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