Objects of Desire

Loaves, 16"x30", has been accepted for the exhibition named, Objects of Desire, at the Woman Made Gallery, 680 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL.

The jurer for this show was Clair Wolf Krantz, an art critic who contributes to Art in America, Sculpture, Flash Art, ArtPapers and others. She also exhibits her own work at the State of Illinoi Museum among others.

Objects of Desire runs from Oct 10 through Nov 13, 2008

Wild Flamingo Lady

Here is a new art table that I just completed for my good friend, Roxanne!  She is wild about flamingos and collects all things flamingo (so long are they are whimsical).  The art table has a painting on the top surface. Then, small pieces of memorabilia are adhered to the surface of the painting. It is edged with trim and the final step is to flood the entire surface with a high gloss resin. This encases the painting and objects and creates a durable surface. The table can be placed into use as a coffee table or end table.  It is okay to place your drinks right on the table -- it wipes clean every time!

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Here is the tabletop. You can see the whole painting and the many fun objects.  This flamingo lady is having a wild time with her friends at the tiki bar. She is a fabulous gal!

All dressed up to go out.  And what a great hat! There are little dancing flamingos around the brim. Don't you love the earring?

Close Ups

High Gloss Top

Highwood Fine Art Festival

My friend, Angela, and her friend, John, stopped in at my art booth at the Highwood Art Festival recently. It was great to see them!

Art-Throb™ -- ArtFairCalendar.com

Art-Throb is a term I use for a great place to discover art. And ArtFairCalendar.com is such a place. This web site gives you all the info on the top Art Festivals and Craft Shows in Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Florida and, well, all across the country. If you enjoy spending time at art fairs, you must visit this site. “Art Fairs bring together in a unique manner the creators and the culturally aware to enrich one another's lives.” (quoted from ArtFairCalendar.com)

Trays of Sweets

Large bakery trays sweep into and out of the picture plane creating it own enticing movement. The tones of yellow range from almost white to deep brown. This small painting is 12” x 9”. Sold. ©2007 Barbara Sistak Baur