when light enters ..............studio 207

I have been a bit under the weather...the past few weeks. Just a lot of things happening at the same time. Today, I came into the studio a little early before assisting classes...and held the energy of the room. A way of centering myself...and preparing for the day! I ran across some of my ‘vintage clippings’ and decided to have a closer look. These are the vintage clippings that I found in my sweet Grandma Barica’s dresser Drawers. When we had to move her from her quaint blue house...on Connecticut street to my mom’s house.. I found that she lined her drawers with newspaper. The Newspaper dated back to 1960. I remember when I placed the paper into a box...and she smiled...shaking her head. She said, “Diane Diane... no one but you would see this old newspaper in the way you do... I know you will use it for something special”. I miss my grandma very much. I have used almost all of the clippings...since that day in many of my works of art. I decided to use “Back to school” text from some the clippings in a new work today! I spent about 25 minutes on it...but was pleased with the outcome.

I also had two very sweet students come in to spend some time with me. I really love it when students and faculty stop in. This is why I am here ...to share with you all!! please keep visiting!! Javon who is a Senior this year- stopped by during his lunch! I have my doors open for studio visits during lunch periods Tues- Thurs. He had some lovely things to say about the work in the studio. I asked him to stand next to a work he connected with and asked if I could take his photo for the blog! I love the photo !! and I think you will too! Thanks Javon for your visit today!!

Today we had a shortened day at AAW. I was pleased to have Kayleen Donahue step in after school. We had a very long and insightful talk about art and life! very inspiring!! Thank you very much Kayleen for checking back in. Kayleen has stopped in several times!