Ceres and Penn State Altoona applications went out yesterday, as well as for the gallery above the Touchstone theater in Bethlehem.  Faith gallery work is due the week of the 13th.  Feb 22nd: Harrisburg and Pastel show are due...April 1st New Arts Program small works show (need 5).  So...what to do?  Well, how about some small portrait studies in pastel?  It will keep my theme going and (full self portrait show for Ceres if I get in) qualify for the upcoming show specs.  Honestly, I do want to focus on some detail work in the portraits, so it's perfect timing.  If I'm not happy with them for the NAP show, I've plenty of small color studies to send.   Looks like I'll schedule to take down the Fernwood work on Sunday, since I'm off.  Recent self portrait only needs some touch ups on the lips and possibly background darkening, but it was done enough to send out.  Sending applications isn't as nerve racking as I remember it to be, oddly enough.  So long ago, thank goodness for digital cameras and the outphasing of slides.  It used to be so costly and time consuming.  Anyway, today I'll finish the portrait up and set up for the small work.  Have to remember to frame up the Faith Gallery work too.  It's been a great journey since starting up again Summer of 08.     

Ceres gallery application goes out tomorrow.  Hopefully I'll get in.  Will be first time in a New York gallery.  I've always wanted to be there.  I'm very happy to be doing work and persuing my art again.  Can't beleive how long I went without it. 

Got in the local religious art show..all three pieces.  Very excited.  Just gotta whip em into some frames.  Latest self portrait is going better thatn expected.  Check out the WIP page for progress.

The new offering is a little late, so I'm going to keep it open until February this time.  I've been distracted with trying to complete the Kanzeon painting within a 2 week window.  Currently I am working on a series of self portraits, probably try to complete around 12 for a full show (at some point).  Still no word on if the Kanzeon piece was accepted yet.  They should have sent responses in the mail on the 10th, according to the site.  I'll just have to watch and wait.  Ceres Gallery open invitation application is due Jan 31 and I've chosen submissions.  However, I'd like to complete a second "submittable" self portrait by then.  Anyway, you can check on my most recent completed portrait's full progression as well as the Kanzeon piece on the WIP page.  Look for continued updates on the current portrait to follow.