2011 Art Project #5 Cosmo's Tuft

Title: Cosmo's Tuft

D. Sketch

Date: January, 2011

This was my second abstract painting with brown and white, then I added the black and red which was exactly what was needed. This inspired me to go back and complete the painting which ended up being "Into the Woods/Out of the Woods". My dear friend, Janine, inspired the title, which was inspired by Cosmo, the Wonder Dog, who as a red tri-colored Australian Shepherd, has similar colors.

Again, the detail of this work came out better than the whole. So, that's all I'm sharing.

2011 Art Project #4 Into the Woods/Out of the Woods

Title: Into the Woods/Out of the Woods

By: DM Sketch

Date: January 2011

I am including a shot that shows the details too. I actually like that part better than the whole...on the computer screen. I am realizing that it's hard to capture the art just right with a camera.

Originally, this was a simple abstract of brown and white, but looking unfinished, I added the black and red framing. Then the people appeared.

2011 Art Project #3 Mischievous Grin

Sorry, I fell behind on posting.

Title: Mischievous Grin

By: DM Sketch

Date: January 2011

This is another 5x7 acrylic painting. A friend said it looks like a "happy Jackson Pollock". If I hadn't already titled it, that would have been the title!

Free Preview of DIA's "Fakes, Forgery, and Mysteries" at the Berkley Library Jan 11, 2011

I just love, love, LOVE free stuff - especially about art. I found this through this week's email from the City of Berkley. You, too can sign up for a free email from the city HERE.

Library Corner

On Tuesday, January 11 at 7:00 pm the library will offer a preview of the Detroit Institute of Arts’ new exhibit, “Fakes, Forgery, and Mysteries.” The exhibition highlights some of the mistakes and other discoveries made through the years regarding artist attribution, authenticity, and value of works in the DIA’s collection. It illustrates how the DIA constantly re-assesses artworks through research, science, and technology, revealing an aspect of the museum’s work rarely seen by the public. Space is limited so advance registration is required. Call the library at 248-658-3440 to register. This program is presented by the Friends of the Library.

2011 Art Project #2 Hafa Adai Latte Stone

Title: Hafa Adai Latte Stone #1

By: DM Sketch

Date: January 2011

Created as 5"x7" for tonight's "This Week in Art: 7th Anniversary Show" at the Motor City Brew Works. This will be my first showing. The show starts at 7pm. Hope lots of people come out to enjoy. I am so glad Bobbie shared the information with the facebook world yesterday.

UNPRECEDENTED PRICE BREAK!

UNPRECEDENTED PRICE BREAK TO 2007 RATES! 8 HOURS OF WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY COVERAGE FOR ONLY $995.00!

8 Hour Wedding Coverage -- $995 (price break to 2007 rates)
- 1 photographer, unlimited photographs
- All images in high-resolution (suitable for printing) on disk
- All images in low-resolution (suitable for email, Facebook, blogs, etc.) on disk
- 50 images chosen and artistically edited to tell the story of the day (perfect for an optional [a la carte] wedding album)

a la carte options for this package:
- 2nd photographer available for an extra $200
- Wedding album, 20 sides (10 page) 10x10 in. for an extra $495

Another photo class, soon!

Check out the previous blogpost for details ( http://ronwarrenphotography.blogspot.com/2010/09/hey-kids-lets-put-on-class.html ), but:

January 12 and 19, 7-9 pm at the Oak Park Recreation and Community Center. $49 and I will give you the basics of composition, aperture, shutter speed, the mysterious ISO, and more! Learn to take better photographs with that new camera you got for Christmas!

Sign up soon, the 12th is just around the corner!

Thanks, Ron

2011 Art Project #1 Horsies, Atlanta, MI

Title: Horsies, Atlanta, MI

By: DM Sketch

Date: January 2011

Ok, so technically, this was taken in 2010 and Ron helped by doing the Warhol coloring as per my prompting. But I'm counting this as 2011 Art Project #1.

2011 A New Year, A New Vision

Goals for Dawney

1. weekly art project (52 pieces in a year)
2. monthly get-together with friends
3. enter art in an exhibit (possibly the Lawrence Street Gallery)
4. write witty prose on blog
5. stay inspired
6. oh, yeah, find one of those steady income things, like a job
7. show gratitude, possibly start a gratitude journal
8. continue to find free fun stuff to do
9. sketch

Please comment with inspirational words, or topics for my art. Acrylics or photography are my current mediums.

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