Artist Hibernation?
With Clearbrook Center of the Arts closed for the month of January, the artist members of the Prince William Art Society may be in "artist hibernation" mode...or are they?
Baby, It's COVID Outside
As we all know, due to all the continuing health issue worries, here in Prince William County, Virginia, the decision was made to close the art gallery at Clearbrook Center of the Arts at Tackett's Mill in Lake Ridge. And we have started the year with a LOT of snow and cold. So, what are the PWAS artists doing at this time? Snuggling up and toasting their toes near the gas logs or getting in the art studio and slapping some paint onto canvas?
Hibernation is defined by Dictionary.com as "An inactive state resembling deep sleep in which certain animals living in cold climates pass the winter. In hibernation, the body temperature is lowered and breathing and heart rates slow down. Hibernation protects the animal from cold and reduces the need for food during the season when food is scarce."
Artist Hibernation is laying low over the down time and not being creative (food). Maybe they are "taking a break" or something else. Maybe their 'creative juices' need a kick start or they might take the time to get the tax info together. (Insert scream here.)
I am wondering how other artists are using this time. I tend to think more artists are taking advantage of the cold and COVID closing and painting new artwork! Maybe the next Mona Lisa is on someone's easel or John will paint that Ice Cream Cone with the eyes actually screaming this time (Eyes Cream).
I'm painting! I have actually painted 3 so far. "Mysteries of the Deep" and 2 small goldfish. How are you spending your January?
...By the way, there is no PWAS Meeting in January either. The next meeting will be on Monday, February 28, 2022.
Local Art: Visit us at Clearbrook Center of the Arts at Tackett's Mill in Lake Ridge, VA on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 – it’s free to see the artwork! Want to join PWAS? Go to https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/membership
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Author: Donna Liguria
An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA specializing in acrylic painting. She paints landscapes, seascapes, animals and many subjects. Visit her Website at https://DonnaLiguriaArt.com & her Blog at https://donnascavepainting.blogspot.com/.
An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA specializing in acrylic painting. She paints landscapes, seascapes, animals and many subjects. Visit her Website at https://DonnaLiguriaArt.com & her Blog at https://donnascavepainting.blogspot.com/.
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Donna Liguria
I was in sales mode the first half of December and family mode the second half. I'm back in creative mode and it's what my soul needs. I've been painting and drawing, planning and setting goals this week. We put a fresh coat of paint in the gallery and we hung around twenty new pieces. I'm working on expanding my reach and am targeting DC, Philly and NYC, possibly Atlanta. I'm going full-throttle this year and gonna kick some serious ass. ...and yes, I'll probably revisit the I scream.
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Hi John - Sounds like a great plan and setting goals are definitely a necessary part of the plan. Are you also targeting more online reach too? By expanding your reach, are you seeking opportunities for art shows in those areas too?
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