You know the feeling when you've been doing something you love but at some point you need a little break in order to renew your mind, your muse mind, and your ideas? That's where I'm at today.

The past few months have been spent painting regularly and it's been rewarding as the more you do something, the better you get at it. My work has benefited from this commitment and now shows a more refined approach as well as more defined elements, while remaining abstract. I feel very positive about my progress, and intend to keep at it.

If you visit my website you will quickly see what I'm talking about.

I have about 8 new panels completed, 4 of them are showing in "Tiny Art Show" curated by Meg Daly and Alissa Davies, on Wednesday, August 3, 10 and 17 at the People's Market. The other 4 panels need their edges painted and varnished but that's easy although lengthy as I make sure the panels look professional.

So, after all this great work, I'm off for a 7-day trek and glad to take a good break before getting ready for more art-making. I'll be in touch soon again!

Au revoir,
Aude

Upcoming solo show in June and July

Last September, I was one of the lucky 9 nominees in the Jackson Rising IV exhibit and had the privilege to have been given a large space on the wall for several pieces. Witnessing the curiosity and interest the audience had in my work was most rewarding and encouraging. 

I am very happy to see my second show happening. And this time, it's a solo show! It will be in Isabel Jewelry & Gallery in Pinedale, WY, an hour away from Jackson, and there will be a reception on June 17, from 5 to 7 pm. Come for a great time and it's a good opportunity to see my friend Isabel beautiful and classy jewelry work.

I have been painting a lot, and will have new work, and some from last year. I am experimenting and learning a lot these days, so my style is maturing and evolving. I intend to post regularly now on, and have been, in fact, on Instagram where you can follow me anytime @audenevius

I want to share my process as I work and make you a part of it.

So, come on June 17 if you are near, if not, keep reading my blog!

Thank you,

Aude

Making progress

It's been an amazing amount of work to progress on the road of promotion. I have felt that there is so much to be taken care of: it can be overwhelming as it takes a lot of time, away from painting, particularly. I wrote previously about being organized, and that implies having a plan in order to have a map to follow and move forward.

At this point, it's important to establish priorities. It appears that one that is pressing is simply to get framed the artwork that needs it (pieces painted on wood boards as they look so great with that dark floating frame). Once that is done, I will be able to open my shop online. But before I get my artwork framed, I need to varnish them all, with 2 coats each. So, working backwards to find what's most important is a great way to progress, as odd as it may seem.

I don't forget to paint, either, as this is what I live for, after all. So... I have almost finished the painting above, but I am not satisfied yet, I have to push it further. It lacks spice!