Mostly today was a usual Friday. Swimming, coffee at Panera's, then to Vicki's for the Friday morning watercolor class. The usual students were there. Vicki had some peonies, columbine, and iris set up. The Chattanooga region of the Tennessee Watercolor Society is having an exhibit in December, with the theme being works in a square format. The square is generally considered to be a difficult shape for painters - or for art in general. Think about it, we rarely see squares - most paintings will be in horizontal or vertical rectangles, less often in circles or ovals - rarely in squares. Anyhow, I wanted to do some pieces as possible entries in the show. I did two pieces in 10" squares - one based on the peonies, and one based on a photograph I took in Colorado. I'll post photos of that later.
There were two new-work openings at galleries on Frazier Avenue - the AVA Gallery and the InTown Gallery. We decided to go to those, and have their "heavy hors d'oeurves" for dinner. The show at AVA had two artists, a photographer and a print-maker. Both were interesting, but I much preferred the prints. They were small hand-colored intaglio prints. What a lot of work is involved in those.
In-Town featured new artists, and new work by all the regular membership. There were some really great pieces in this show. We weren't looking for things to buy - just to enjoy seeing. John said he spent all his time there talking to folks rather than looking at the art (guess we'll have to go back). And the food was terrific.
My feet gave out, and we were home before dark. Chattanooga is an amazing city, for a small Southern city - incredibly welcoming and accessible for all kinds of art and artists. We do enjoy living here.
Today's photo is in LaPlata Canyon along the LaPlata River in Colorado.
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