Lavina Blossom Art

Where Art Matters

A couple of this month’s paintings still need work. Here are the pieces I created for the Challenge on Days 7, 11, 12, 13, & 18. Committing to a drawing or painting each day was difficult last year and no less so this year. With only 4 more days to the finish, I am pretty …

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I found out about an excellent video on creativity (through Lewis Noble) that I think might inspire and reassure others who work in the arts. I can’t share it, unfortunately, but you can find it on You Tube. It’s called John Cleese On Creativity in Management. The ideas apply to all creatives. And here are …

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Since my four 4×4 pieces sold at the Member fundraiser at CCMA, I delivered these (all 4×4) to replace them (one extra in case another one sells.) In the past, working small could take me about as much effort and time as the larger pieces, but I was able to finish these quickly. Enthusiasm for …

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I started making these cards when I found out that some members of The Society of Layerists in Multi-Media (SLMM) were exchanging Artist Trading Cards (ATC) next year. ATC or ACEO are 3.5 x 2.5 inch art pieces. Since I have put these up for sale on Daily Paintworks, I call them ACEO Cards (Art …

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I heard about this show from Rachel X. Hobreigh, who is organizing it. (We are both members of the Society of Layerists in Multi-Media.) The fundraiser will be from December 6, 2022 to January 8, 2023 at the Washington Corridor Gallery–Helms Bakery District in Culver City, CA. I have seen some of the other art …

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