Studio Patsy

Artist's Statement

I've always been attracted to paper and pens and paint. The endless combination of things you can create with them is intoxicating. It's only natural this fascination would culminate in a variety of art. My aunt bought me a watercolor set when I was a child, and I've been putting color on things ever since. It has taken many, many forms over the years from textiles to walls to paper. I am continually expanding the repertoire of art forms in which I work. My work has grown in the last three years. That's when I made the decision that a studio space was an essential. Working on a side table in my dining room was limiting my work. Since I've had a place where the floors can be splattered with paint my work has become more expansive. One of my dear friends says, "One of the things I love about you Patsy is that you know no excess." My art reflects this. They are still making paint and paper - I can use all I want - and I use it liberally. I love the texture you get when acrylic paint is thick and layered, and I continue to find new techniques for monoprints that enhance this effect. I work extensively with paint application techniques that are not typical art methodology. My tools are as likely to come from the hardware store or the makeup aisle as they are from the art store. Everything has potential. I work in a variety of mediums, from acrylics to watercolor to pastel. Any and all of them might find their way into a mixed media piece, or on more "practical" objects like journals. The world of creativity is inclusive and open to anyone who wants to join in. "Studio play dates," where I create with other people, are a regular occurrence for me. The energy of creating with other people is inspiring. Art engenders no competition with other artists because the ability to create is infinite.

Tuesday, February 28, 2006

Big News about Big Love

I have Big News about "Big Love," the new HBO series coming March 12 - they're advertising on the "Art of Gracious Living" podcast. I'm very excited about this. It's a cool thing for me, especially since my podcast is so new. www.artofgraciousliving.com or http://www.podcasternews.com/details.php?N=726 to listen on your computer or portable device.

I haven't gotten to see the show yet, but have watched a trailer. You can see it by clicking on the ad above. Time magazine says Big Love "may prove to be... the next cool thing on TV." It's certainly an interesting concept - a man with three wives who live in adjoining houses. It sounds like "Desperate Housewives," but with fewer husbands. Of course, HBO gave us "The Sopranos" so they obviously know a thing or two about interesting concepts.

I'm thrilled to have one of the podcasts they're advertising on. Podcasting is one of the parts in my plan to make a living being me, so I'm tickled to have an advertiser so early in the show's history, and really excited it's a well known company. Obviously, my show is far too new for this to generate tons of money for me, but it's a big step in the right direction.

It's also exciting that a company of HBO's stature understands the value of podcasting. Podtrac and PodcasterNews have been instrumental in making this deal happen. Podcasting is going to be a driving force in the advertising market, and it's gratifying to see that some companies are already grasping that.

That has been my big news for a few days but I couldn't announce it until this week. Needless to say, I'm tickled pink.

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Tuesday, February 28, 2006

Big News about Big Love

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