I’m back from asphalt sailing the highways of California. In reflecting on the “high octane” activity surrounding the “Artist Bio” experiment of a few days ago, I realize that we all learned something.
It would be a really good idea if all you little art creators had prepared a “hand out” so that at a moment’s notice you could take advantage of any opportunity that might show up for you. The timestamp revealed that some folks ALMOST had a chance to get in on the action, but they took longer than some other peeps. “You really had sumthin! You coulda been a contendah!”
There is an ancient saying amongst the Samurai warriors:
Expect nothing. Be prepared for anything.
How about taking the time to assemble a bit of info and bio about yourself? How about having a few examples of your work, so that in case someone wants to find out more about you and what you do, you are ready to pounce like a Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
Ah… my little Samurai art warriors, your study has made you prepared. The “Force” is strong within you.
- Your bio and/or artist’s statement. (Whuzzup?)
- A photo of you in all of your radiant glory.
- Samples of your work and/or play (depending on how you feel about what you do.)
- Practice, practice, practice. (Wax on… Wax off.)
- Bonus Round! A feeling of accomplishment!
- Hooray for you!
Soda Springs
The YWA Photographer’s Local #5975 has published the selections that were sent in and shared among the stylish and debonair photographers at the meeting this month. If you want to see some of their work, click here: PHOTO_GROUP
Top: Betty Berk, Jack Lantz, Below: Judy Andes, Carolyn Hartling
The Yosemite Western Artists had an Artist Parking Lot Sale on Saturday June 25th at the Oakhurst Shopping Center on Road 426. While it wasn’t exactly equal to the Mall of America, it was a nice day to be out and about. It seemed that many people who were planning to attend decided at the last minute to not show up when they found out that the Ferris Wheel and the Cotton Candy Machine were not included in the festivities. Many were also disappointed that they couldn’t get a Corn Dog with their art. Lori Ann Cole shot some photos so that you could see a few of the wonderful artists who did show that day.
Mariposa, CA – A free community concert by the United States Air Force Band of the Golden West Concert Band is scheduled to be held at the Mariposa Amphitheater, August 18th at 7 pm. This free performance is sponsored by the Mariposa County Arts Council in cooperation with Mariposa County Parks and Recreation.
The Band of the Golden West concert band has performed at gubernatorial inaugurations and presidential visits, and band members have worked with renowned artists such as Toni Tennille, Marvin Stamm, Bob Hope, Jimmy Stewart, Billy Dee Williams, Rich Little, Joan Rivers, Rosemary Clooney, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Vince Gill and the Boston Brass.
The Mariposa Amphitheatre located at 4998 County Park Road. From Hwy 140 travel downhill; turn right on Stroming Road and an immediate left on County Park Road. Performance will begin at 7:00 pm. Please bring a seat cushion or blanket for park seating. For more information call the Mariposa County Arts Council at (209) 966-3155, P.O. Box 2134 Mariposa CA 95338, Fax (209) 966-3962, email: info@arts-mariposa.org, or visit us on the web at: arts-mariposa.org. The Arts Council is funded in part by Mariposa County, the California Arts Council a State agency and the National Endowment for the Arts, a Federal Agency.
The monthly contributions by Yosemite Western Artists Photographers are now located on their own gallery page so that they have a consistent place to be displayed. What started out as an effort to give a bit more equitable “visibility” to the group has now evolved into a regular “thang.”
You can see this month’s current musings on the subject of “Water” and if you are a member of the YWA, you can participate, even if you usually only paint or weave or throw mud.
You can see our Member’s Gallery by clicking right HERE: If you would like to go directly to the Photo Group page, you can move that mouse over to HERE:
Photo by Lori Ann Cole
Jacqueline Mallouf recently won a ribbon at the YWA Tri-County Art Show with her photograph “Sky Light” and has now set up her page in the YWA Member’s Gallery. She is dedicated to discovering the subtle nuances available in the new digital systems and feels that she likes the control that she could not achieve with traditional methods. Her work can be seen at Willow Bridge Books.
Be sure to take a look at her Nature Photography HERE:
How do you get back to creativity? What do you do to keep in the groove?
As an artist, you may have experienced a time when you are getting ready to do your work, or you have a deadline or you want to do something really expressive and you can’t seem to get started. You might feel stuck, or “dead in the water” or blocked or “blank” or emptied of all creative drive or however you feel or don’t feel about it, yourself, your environment, your work or your life.
When you think about it, does it always work the same, or is it a continuum that also needs to adjust to the situation and your environment.
Can you please share what techniques that you use to get you back into form? How you go about minimizing the effects of the “the doldrums?” How do you put the wind back in your sails? Inquiring minds want to know. Please contribute some handy tips that might inspire each other to higher realms of creativity.
Just add your comments below! (:
Trica Louise is sponsoring this group at the Sierra Sky Ranch this Sunday June 5th from 2-8pm. The cost is $10 per person and kids free.
You do not have to buy dinner. It is only there to offer dinner to those who want it. Italian Sausage sandwiches, Polish Sausage sandwiches, Tri-Tip, Tasty Ribs, Corn on the Cob (drinks available).
Tricia sez: “Oh, & it’s Rain or shine. If it does rain ( but I don’t think it will) we will just use the Indoor stage & display art in the Lobby.”
Artists who wish to display their work… FREE! FREE! FREE!
Sierra Sky Ranch
50552 Road 632,
Oakhurst CA 93644
559-683-8040
The Yosemite Western Artists Tri-County Show, hosted by The Vision Academy, opened on May 28th and was a resounding success. Here are some videos of the presentation of awards being given at the end of the first day. The show will run until June 5th, at Oakhurst State Center Community College 40241 Hwy 41 (Corner of Road 426 & Civic Drive) ,Oakhurst, California.
The Yosemite Western Artists Tri-County Show, hosted by The Vision Academy, opened on May 28th and was a resounding success. Here are some videos of the presentation of awards being given at the end of the first day. The show will run until June 5th, at Oakhurst State Center Community College 40241 Hwy 41 (Corner of Road 426 & Civic Drive) ,Oakhurst, California.
