"STEFAN" 18 x 24 GALLERY WRAPPED CANVAS

THE PILLOWCASE PROJECT....

Recently I contacted the Meadville Medical Center to suggest a service I could provide. I wanted to make pillowcases for the pediatric unit. These pillowcases would be in child friendly patterns and bright colors. When the child is released from the hospital they take the pillowcase home with them. It also makes a handy carrying case for toys and cards and personal items. They liked the proposal and requested an initial amount of a dozen. So this is what I did over the holiday weekend! Here are a dozen colorful pillowcases. If you know even a little bit about sewing this is a fun project that might be appreciated by your local hospital. They are very easy to make. If the idea appeals to you, give them a call and see what they think. I bet they will love the idea!

"ABIGAIL" - 12 X 24 GALLERY WRAPPED CANVAS

ANNOUNCING A NEW BLOG...

Dear friends....this is to let you know that I have created a second blog which will only show my art gallery.This way, anyone who would like to view just my artworks can do so without wading through the family picnics! The location is: www.judeongleyartworks.blogspot.com. You have seen all of these before but now they are all in one place. Stay tuned for more art pieces!

AN EARLY EVENING WALK....AROUND OUR HOME

"JEANNETTE" - 18 x 24 GALLERY WRAPPED CANVAS

"SOPHIA" - 12 X 24 GALLERY WRAPPED CANVAS

I tried some different techniques on Sophia. Her dress and hat were created by using tiny pieces of torn paper I had painted and stamped. After adhering the clothing items I then painted the body parts. She seemed a bit incomplete so I added some jewelry. While I was working on her she started to remind me of someone. I think her body posture and head tilt remind me of the late Princess Diana. Maybe that's just me........

"HANNAH" - 18 x 24 GALLERY WRAPPED CANVAS

This week I concentrated on creating a piece showing more than the face. I included an arm and most of a hand. This was difficult but I enjoyed stretching and working it through. The background is a compilation of several stamped papers. As I go through these pieces, a theme seems to be coming to the front. It is possible I will soon be looking at a body of work showing "women and hats". I love putting hats on them! I am trying to remember to "lose the edges". This is hard for me as all my prior renderings had very hard lines. I continue to work and learn......stay tuned!