abstract art | quilting | painting | surface design
Safe Alliance Art with Heart
Virtual Art Show
Nov. 27 – Dec. 4, 2020
This year, Safe Alliance is hosting a virtual art sale online. I am happy to contribute my abstract acrylic painting, Subway View (20″x 16″) to this event. It is a great cause to help domestic abuse and sexual assault survivors in the Charlotte, NC area.
Meet “Star Birth…when gases coalesce to give birth to a star”
This painting is acrylic and ink on 20″w by 16″h wood. The topic gave way to form a new technique in my painting practice. That is, applying the ink first and then the acrylic paint on the wood. The soft gel applied to various areas on the surface of the painting act as a hard varnish. The painting is absolutely mesmerizing to look at !!!
Star Birth painting
US in space again !
In May, America returned to space with a manned launch since 2011. The original date was scheduled at Cape Canaveral, Florida, but was rescheduled due to weather. The wait was worth it…
Astronauts launch into space for the first time since 2011
COVID Times
I recently worked on some quilts to express my thoughts and feelings during these times of pandemic and social unrest. It was cathartic for me to express my feelings about this year so far. The collection is called In the Midst of Chaos.
I am a “seasonal” artist. What does that mean? It simply means that my studio work shifts with the seasons. This “studio schedule” has evolved over the years and so far has worked for me.
In the spring and summer months, I tend to —
hand-dye fabrics
paint
knit scarves
weave
When the fall and winter comes around, I get back to —
quilt (*although I have been making small pieces this summer!)
archive and inventory work
Sharing what I’ve learned…
BENEVOLENCE
Webster’s dictionary defines benevolence as “the quality of being well meaning; kindness.” Although I welcome commissions and sell art, I aim to create art to help societal causes that promote the well being of mankind.
I started with INSTAGRAM a while ago but am starting a regular practice again. It will be an easy way for me to get work from the studio out. I have been photographing completed quilts and paintings at first light on the weekends.
So, I will be able to just load them to my Instagram account right from my cellphone. Just trying to catch up.
Getting my ducks in a row…
I’ve been busy these past months getting my ducks in a row. Re-organizing my office and studio space; ordering supplies and starting my painting sessions were among the first things to get done.
Sharing what I’ve learned…
Some people lead, others follow. Still others march by the beat of their own drum. When I realized this is me, I felt like I belonged.
Mountain Blues (2016) Painting Sold at Local Auction
I found out that my painting Mountain Blues was sold at Safe Alliance’s Art with Heart auction this year. I love sending my baby out into the world while doing it for a great cause – battered and abused women. Love this event and look forward to next year.
Mountain Blues (2016) India ink, acrylic on wood
Mountain Blues (2016) India ink, acrylic on wood
20th Annual Art With Heart
February 29, 2020
Elder Gallery of Contemporary Art
Art With Heart provides hope and healing to survivors through a unique collaboration with the region’s creative community. This live and silent art auction brought together more than 425 community leaders, artists, gallery owners, and patrons to raise funds for Safe Alliance. Last year’s auction raised more than $150,000 for survivors. Since its inception, Art With Heart has raised more than $1.9 million for those impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault!
![[NEWS] May 2020 – Uploading new work to INSTAGRAM](https://angelaheathart.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/4087614bcffe125145fad4fc4eb0f788.png?w=751&h=510&crop=1)
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