November Greetings!
October was a whirlwind of exciting activities for me. It started with my artist friend Nancy visiting me from Canada. She was here for two weeks and the time flew by too fast. We both created jabots made with upcycled fabric finds. In case you’re not familiar with what a jabot is, it’s a decorative clothing-accessory consisting of lace or other fabric falling from the throat, popular in the 19th century. My updated jabot is funky and to be worn either casual over a t-shirt or dressed up.
We were both fortunate to attend a 3 day mixed media workshop taught by an artist I have admired for over 25 years, Lynne Perrella http://www.lkperrella.com/ at Kat Kirby’s Studio https://www.katkirby.com/ in Prescott. I was beyond excited to be there; to hear her speak about her creative process, learn her techniques, and to get ‘one on one’ guidance was remarkable! I came home with a different perspective on collage placement and more confidence on working with larger sized pieces. I chose to do a Native American Ancestry theme. This one is titled WISDOM, it pays homage to the enlightment gained by our ancestral mother’s life’s experiences and passed down through generations of strong women. I plan on creating 2 more pieces in this series.
On October 27th, I experienced a milestone in my artistic goals by having my first art show. The event took place at a unique venue, a salon-art gallery, hosted by the dynamic duo, Kelly Marie and Michael Schwahn. Their warm hospitality and creative vision set the perfect backdrop for my work.
As attendees filtered in, I was filled with a mix of excitement and nerves, watching friends and family explore the pieces I had poured my heart into throughout the years, always in memory of Steve.
By the end of the evening, I felt a profound sense of connection with my guests. This experience reminded me of the power of art to bring people together, and I left the gallery feeling inspired and hopeful for future endeavors. My art will be on display through the end of 2024. Please stop by! https://schwahnsalon.com/events
Below is a sampling of the newer pieces which are shown at the gallery.
I want to thank everyone who came to my first show, it was a night I will always remember. Your support meant the world to me.
If you have any inquiries on any of these pieces please call Schwahn Salon at (602)705-3035
The morning after my show I was off to Disneyland to celebrate my cousin’s birthday, it’d been 15 years since I’d gone. I was ready for some fun, food, and thrilling rides. It has changed so much, everything is obviously more expensive and much more techy. None the less, it was a wonderful time!
One more thing….I am having a BEFORE BLACK FRIDAY Sale going on in my Etsy store from November 11 to November 25. Everything is 20% off. The art displayed in the gallery at this time is currently not in my Etsy store. https://www.etsy.com/shop/PsILoveSteve
Finally, I’d like to extend my Thanksgiving well wishes to everyone. It’s been a crazy intense month but we must always remember how blessed we are and to keep striving towards positivity and light.
Stay Positive * Work Hard * Make It Happen * Never Give Up
With love and affection,
Silver Moon
Ps I love Steve!