If you ever don’t read the Cloud Appreciation Society newsletter when I repost them, this is the one to read. There is an amazing 10 minute video about what happens high in the atmosphere above electrical storms. It will definitely make me take a longer look at distant storms.
Here’s my monthly Mailing, this time the story of Spool!
One of the most enjoyable emails I receive is the Cloud Appreciation Society, and here’s the latest. In this there’s a survey to ask if you think there should be a (I assume we’re talking international here) Cloud Appreciation Day. If we can have National Cupcake Eating Day, why not?
I was recently invited to join Alessandro Berni gallery for representation in their online gallery. In the last few days we dotted the is and crossed the ts and this morning I was one of the new artists introduced in their mailing.
I’ve been rather remiss about posting newer works. This one is not-newer enough to have been hanging in the BAI before I got to posting it. I’ve been posting more on Instagram (#skyscapesforthesoul), but would like to post more consistently across platforms. If anyone has a great recommendation for a tool to allow you to do this, I’m all ears. I’ve heard of ‘hootsuite’, but would rather have a one-time purchase than a monthly subscription that they’re asking for.
I especially love this one because of the long dangly string with the tiny bell on the end. (It doesn’t ring.)
#1459 “Hooked”. Reclaimed materials on upcycled panel. 10×17″ $60.
Another of the three created for the Abstract Detritus show at the Borrego Art Institute last year. I had a lot of fun with these.
#1458 “Handle”. Reclaimed items on upcycled panel. 10×17″ $60.
So for covid, I pretty much stopped producing original work and spent time on three books, three commissions, a lot of house repairs and working for the census. So I have now realized I haven’t posted any ‘Newer work’ in a while and need to catch up. There are a lot of half finished pieces, and more in the works. This and the next couple pieces were produced last year for a specific ‘Abstract Detritus’ show in Borrego Springs. They didn’t sell, so they go into my regular ‘show stock’.
#1457 “Treasure”. 10×17″ reclaimed objects on upcycled panel. 10×17″ $60.
Dear Jeni,
Congratulations! We are pleased to inform you that one or more of your entries have been chosen for inclusion in the 3rd Annual Lines, Shapes & Objects (June 2021) Online Juried Art Exhibition.
Your participation in the competition is very much appreciated as it helped to ensure a diverse body of work from which selections were made.
Please visit the exhibition on our website starting tomorrow, June 5th, to see the exhibition winners and all the beautiful artwork that was selected for inclusion in the exhibition.
Award certificates will be sent to the winners no later than the 15th of the month. If you won Best in Show, your award payments will be sent via PayPal by the 15th. Best in Show winners will also receive an email in the Fall with the details for the Annual Group Show in Palm Springs in 2022.
Thank you again for your participation and sharing your talent with us. We’re honored you chose Fusion Art.
Sincerely,
Chris & Valerie Hoffman
Fusion Art
Here was my submission, “Cloud Castles” Watercolor collage, 9.5×7.5 in mat to 12×10″. $65:
Love these emails:
| Dear Jeni Bate |
| Congratulations!!! Your work has been accepted for the “Textures & Patterns” art exhibition. We are pleased to inform you that your artwork will be included in our online exhibition. Your work has been awarded Merit Award. Please find attached your winner’s certificate for the 2021 “Textures & Patterns” Art Competition. Please visit our website to see exhibition: http://www.artroomgalleryonline.com/current_exhibition.html Also visit our social media pages: https://www.instagram.com/artroomgalleryonline/ https://www.facebook.com/artroomgallerry/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kHJDLff7Bc Thank you and congratulations once again on your outstanding work. Sincerely, Art Room Gallery |
Here was the entry that won: “Velvet Virga”. Refractured watercolor on cradle panel, 18×24″, $430.
Skyscapes for the Soul - Jeni Bate 