It's a rainy day here in Northern California which means the perfect time to draw. Thought I'd share what's on the drawing board, as I think about mermaids, shell art and more in preparation for the Spring Glitterfest folk art show, Saturday, March 19, in Santa Ana, CA, and the Enchantress of the Sea Glass Theater workshop I'll be leading on Sunday, March 20 at Gilding the Lily, in Fullerton, CA.
January 2011
January 30, 2011
January 28, 2011
Artists Studio Supplies Surplus Sale This Saturday
Seven of us local artists have filled our wagons with extra supplies, vintage findings, fabrics, ribbons, trims, antiques and more from our over-filled studios and are taking them to market in downtown Danville, CA, this Saturday, January 29, 9 am - 3 pm, to sell. The tent sale will be just outside Cottage Jewel Antiques, 100 Prospect Ave., in the ClockTower parking lot in Danville. I have cleaned my overstuffed studio, which means great finds for others who love to create! Get there early for the best selection! See you Saturday!
January 06, 2011
The Dawning of a New Year
The year 2011 is here and I can't believe another year has gone. Many of you know our family's story and the sadness we have in our hearts always. As each year passes, our broken hearts scar over. The wound becomes a part of us, shaping us into who we are now. Sometimes, our life before seems like a dream. Maybe that is what happens to all of us at one point or another.
But it is a time for rebirth and new beginnings too. I take extra care to enjoy my family and friends and "be in the moment." Recently, my love of cooking has been reawakened and I'm enjoying my time in the kitchen preparing fresh, healthy meals for my husband and son and on special occasions, creating adventurous delights for family and friends.
I find myself also getting back to basics in my art, sketching in my art book to hone my skills and enrolling in a local drawing exploration class to further my abilities. It also means a fresh start for my studio.
After years of collecting vintage finds and art supplies, I've realized that I've supplied myself out of a work space! My studio was too full for me! So I am shedding the extras. Thankfully, I am participating in a local Craft Tent Sale, in which several local artists will gather at our downtown antique shop and sell our overflows to other eager artists looking for embellishements for their work. The sidewalk and tent sale will be Saturday, January 29, 9 am - 3 pm, at Cottage Jewel Antiques, 100 East Prospect, Danville, CA. I will, however, have to control my temptation to buy from my fellow participating artisans!
So it is with regret and eagerness that I welcome the new year. My wish for you all is that it is filled with peace, understanding and gratitude.
"This moment is unique in all my life and I will appreciate it fo itself." ~ Martha Whitmore Hickman
Iva Wilcox
I am an artist, mother and wife.
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