Hoping for fame & fortune in NYC....and helping out close to home.

 
Our house is covered in bubble wrap. And, no, it's not an extreme weatherproofing technique we're trying out...Joe's been busy wrapping up his pieces this weekend to send them to New York. He was invited to have a selection of his pieces shown in conjunction with a symposium this month where local museum curators will get a chance to view the work.

The Light is Right by Joe Isacson

We're thankful for this exposure, since it means that he'll be considered to commission a large-scale sculpture in a NYC museum! We've got our fingers, paintbrushes (& everything else) crossed this month!

If you're looking to see some of our artwork closer to home, remember that many of our collaborative artboxes are still at Cook Street Coffee in downtown Barrington, but they'll be down soon, so don't delay.   ;)





20% of any sales of pieces that are at Cook Street Coffee as a result of this show while they're up will help benefit local pregnancy centers through TLC Pregnancy Services, which offers free medical, practical & emotional support for women in need.

See more of our work at xculturearts.comhttp://www.xculturearts.com/

So Many Shows...So Little Time!

 Getting ready for Art in the Barn, the Courthouse Art Center's Fly show & the NAMI show at the Dole...as a result our home is a visual explosion of sorts. I'm not exaggerating; virtually every surface is filled with paint, wood, test tubes, skulls and washers...Here's a sneak peek:


 I started a series of small 'studies' for Art in the Barn, which is a benefit/mega-art show Sept. 28 & 29. We'll be there with about 180 other artists, music & food. The event is held in a series of antique barn buildings - be sure to look for us in the "Machine Shed", which is right near the entrance.  

These are 'before' & 'after' shots of  one of the studies of a Weaverbird.


I actually hesitated to add color - I liked the simplicity of the black on wood, but now that I've gone ahead and fleshed (feathered?) it out, I'm glad I gave this little guy his full plumage.

 


 Also be sure to look for us in October's Fly show at The Old Courthouse Arts Center in Woodstock!  Opening Reception is Saturday, Oct 12 6-9. Come and see a wide range of media and artists expressing the shows theme of flight.





  Joe has a fascination with 
washers and  always has an eye out for them all over Chicago. He enjoys finding them so much that when I ask him how is day went, if it went well he'll say "it's a 3 washer day!"

This is what happens to them..! Joe's piece "Pull Toy #4" will be in a group show at the Dole Mansion in November.  




Go to xculturearts.com to see our artwork and find out about upcoming events ...

   

Who Wants to Gamble on the Sabbath?

This Sunday, Nov 18, come gamble the right-brained way...

If you haven't heard, then you haven't 'haven't heard it' from me: It's time for

The Affair of the Arts Fair
 in Spring Grove, IL.
Sunday, 10-4

In addition to shopping, food & live music, there will be a raffle. I know I brought this up before, but this raffle is extraordinary in that every artist showing will donate a piece to be raffled off. (That's about 40 pieces of artwork.)

This means that your odds of winning are WAY better than winning the lotto. And better yet, it's FREE. (and the government won't claim half the earnings)

**Please note that some flyers say there will be a free artist raffle at this event. This does not mean that Joe or I will be auctioned off. Hope you're not too disappointed, but believe me, the art will be a lot less trouble to hang on the wall.

So how do you go about winning your loot? Read the blog below or go straight to affairofthearts.org for the full details. Hope to see you there!

Ps. Don't forget to go to church first. ;)

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I'm Having an Affair.

No, I haven't left my husband of 16 years, but we're both having an affair...more on this below!

Our house has been a-buzz as we get ready for the upcoming Affair of the Arts fair Nov. 18...The hubby's been wood burning so much it smelled like we had an indoor campfire last night!

As much as I enjoy pyromania, I've been sticking to drawing/painting to prepare. (Here's a shot of a piece in progress...)

What, pray tell, just is this "Affair of the Arts" of which I speak?

* It's a unique shopping experience, with over 40 artists presenting jewelry, glassware, ceramics, paintings, photography, mixed media decor and more. If it's functional and beautiful, it will be there. If you've wondered how to make the everyday items (& moments) in your home inspired, then you'll want to put this on your calendar.

* It's outside in a gloriously picturesque fall setting, yet it's also inside for those of us who want to stay cozy-like.

* Artists don't really like that whole 'starving' idea, so snacks will be available. (I hear tell there will be a cash bar as well.)

* The show is Sunday, November 18, 2012  10 am – 4pm

 @ 

The Shores of Turtle Creek: 7908 Winn Rd. Spring Grove, IL 60081

http://www.shoresofturtlecreek.com/

Want to check out details and the artists who will be showing?  Go to the Affair of the Arts website.

See some of our collaborative work (& the burned stuff) here.

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