Facebook is a very cool thing. I have met the most wonderful people there and have even done a wee bit of art promoting and shameless dog bragging. But most of my Facebook friends are from lands far, far, away....like New York or the hinterlands of Georgia. You hardly ever really meet them. But a few months ago I "made friends" with the most amazing and talented woman...the beautiful Sarah Fishburn. And the coolest thing was that she lived about a half an hour from me in Ft. Collins, Colorado. I dashed up the road one morning at her invitation and spent an incredible few hours with Sarah, her work, and her amazing art collection. While I was there she interviewed me for the Holiday 2009 issue of Pasticcio, the very cool art publication that she creates with Angela Cartwright. I really wanted to interview her.
Now I'm an artist on the inside, but on the outside you'd never know that I had a creative bone in my body. I'm all tennis shoes, comfy jeans, and yard sale t-shirts. Fashion sense that makes a statement is a gene I do not have. I always envied people who are artist on their insides and ooze creativity in their personal styles. If you look up the words bohemian beauty in the dictionary there would be a picture of Sarah Fishburn.
Now I get to tell you the coolest news...Sarah is teaching a workshop in December at KC Willis Studio Retreats here in Longmont. Excuse me while I run outside and dance in the streets. This is going to be an amazing weekend. I can't wait to see her teach her techniques and inspire the lucky 12 that get to take this class. Her work is richly layered and hauntingly beautiful. Full of emotion.And mentioning Sarah's class with a link and letting me know on this blog that you did will get you in the drawing for the $300 Lipstick Ranch art giveaway taking place on September 12th...so get to it. And yes...if you have blogged about the Studio Retreats 2010 schedule, or JoAnna Pierotti's class and this one, and you leave a comment that you did so on each blog your name gets put in the drawing three times.
Ragtags Studio Central: Artist Books and the Elements of Design....December 5-6, 2009
with Sarah Fishburn.
6 comments:
I'm starting to feel more like a stalker than a follower! LOL :) Here's my blog post http://gotart4u.blogspot.com/2009/09/sarah-fishburn.html
even more shameless promoting and bragging on my blog tonite about Sarah, studio retreats and collage camp (fyi.. your Studio Retreats link above doesn't work) :)
Sounds wonderful!
it's on my blog too~
I can see why you love this artist. The woman in the piece draws one in with her haunting beauty and leaves you with a feeling of "why is she so far away?" The colors are so hypnotic and soothing I could stare at it for hours. Sorry to diverse, I can't wait to see you in Nov. I am so envious of those who live close and can attend all the retreats with the women you have lined up for the coming months. I'm just going to have to pack up and move. Anne W
Hi KC,
Oh you, and all the lucky people living so close that thise different workshops in your wonderfull place ,is a possibillity-just to mention,YOU, JoAnnA, SARAH FISHBURN, and ?????
It would be a life experience to be with all of you.
And as I Can`t be there with you, I will on forhand wish you all the luck,wonderfull events, and wonderfull hours next year-----Im sure I will write this many times more, before it all starts up .`
Hugs and love Dorthe
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