Art Futura

Good Morning,
A friend and patron of mine from the Chicago area sent me an email about an upcoming juried art show that some of my fellow artists might be interested in...actually, many of you nonartists and artists might be interested in attending the show. It is to benefit the Rehabilitation Institute in Chicago.

The show is titled 'Art Futura'...I am pasting some information about it (description, dates, contact info.) in case any of you are interested. It is an opportunity to maybe win some cash prizes, have your work seen in a reputable gallery in Chicago, and help a worthy cause.

"This is courage....to bear unflinchingly what heaven sends". Euripides

Thanks for stopping by, and take a look at the information I am pasting below.
Helen

The Associate Board of the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago is hosting its 8th annual ArtFutura at the River East Art Center from May 11-20, 2010. ArtFutura showcases work submitted by hundreds of artists from around the country. James Rondeau, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, The Art Institute of Chicago, serves as juror and selects exhibit participants and awards outstanding works. More than 250 emerging artists, civic and business leaders enjoy music, refreshments and artwork on display at the special Closing Night Event on May 20. Proceeds from ArtFutura directly benefit the hospital’s Therapeutic Recreation Department and fund a part-time Art Therapist, who provides art-based therapy for patients. Recreational activities, such as art therapy, enhance socialization, relaxation, expression and adjustment to disabilities for RIC adult and pediatric patients.

For application and further info: http://www.associateboard.org/ or contact Eric Horner: 312-238-1252 * ehorner@ric.org

More ACEO'

Just got home and am going to head to bed, but I wanted to post a little something(s). A couple more ACEO's that I painted today between various tasks of the day. Haven't painted a lot of animals, a few, and I do like dogs...so here is one cute, little, fluffy critter. The other painting is a scene I have painted in the past...variations on it. These are the fields, some sunflower fields, that I originally painted en plein aire a number of years ago when I was in Perugia, Italy. I have since recreated the scene numerous times....takes me back there (but for a lot less money :( ).

These can be had for a small price if you are interested! Let me know.

"Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending". Maria Robinson

Thanks for stopping by,

Helen

Ann

Another ACEO...this one is titled 'Ann'. It is an oil on canvas paper of a good friend and patron. These beach scenes are helping to get me through the winter...and she, like me, loves the water and beach. This painting of Ann is of her as a little girl, how I imagine her as a little girl. The blue and gold shirt is for her love of all things Notre Dame, the number four is for her four sons.

She is seeking shells....small and simple, yet beautiful and unique creations making their way to shore after being tumbled around a bit. They are lovingly sought after and collected by such gentle little hands....a gentle, loving soul...one who has the eyes and soul of an artist.

John 10:14

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Helen

NFS

Richard

This is a portrait created in pastel of a friend of mine who was so kind as to sit for me. I enjoy portraiture so much and this was fun as it allowed me to get quite creative with the colors. I tried to make his expression a bit more ambiguous than it actually was. Feel free to comment. Hope you enjoy!

"Do not be afraid of tomorrow; For God is already there".

Unknown

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Helen

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Lemons

This is a little ACEO I painted today. For those that don't know or don't recall from one of my previous posts, ACEO stands for Art Card Editions and Originals. These are paintings the size of a baseball card (2.5" x 3.5"). They were started a few years back by some artists who traded small paintings between themselves and eventually they caught on with other people. ACEO's have become quite collectable. This is an oil on canvas paper. These make nice little treasures to give or to keep...display a grouping of them or with other little treasures in a basket, a porcelain sugar bowl, under glass, on the fridge, etc.....

Let me know if you are interested in purchasing this small painting. It is quite a deal!

I can be reached at rtist6162@aol.com.

"When life hands you lemons, make lemonade". I don't recall who said this...good advice though.

Thanks for stopping by,

Helen

sweets and roses

I'm just too tired to write much of anything tonight. Hope you just enjoy looking. This is an 8" x 10" oil/c -available.

"You have to be careful about being too careful".

Beryl Pfizer

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Helen

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Laboring Intently

"Life is too good to waste a day. It's up to you to make it sweet." Sarah Louise Delany

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Helen