Solo Show! Artist Reception for "Song Cycle" at Gallery At Convergence

Announcing the opening of my current show, "Song Cycle" at the Gallery at Convergence in Alexandria, VA.

Song Cycle explores the relationship between music and the visual world. Each piece in the show is musically connected and each is presented along with information about their musical inspiration. The artwork is presented within the larger context of the life cycle. Birth, death and rebirth are expressed in different ways along with the ideas we embrace and create as we follow our path.

The show runs from October 2 - November 22

Artist Reception: Friday, October 21 at 8:00 in the evening.
Gallery At Convergence
1801 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria, VA 22301

Attire: Festive Glamour. Express your inner diva! (o;

Please join us at the gallery for an evening of music, art and treats.

New Arrivals

Der Blumenbaum, 30x24 ", acrylic and oil
on canvas

Der Blumenbaum, is a made up word which translates to "flower tree". Der Blumenbaum is also an award winning American based German genealogical society. "Family tree" is a bit more of an exercise in German: Der Familienstammbaum.

Supernovae
36 x 24", mixed media (acrylic, oil and rice paper) on canvas

Supernovae, detail

Spring is Sprung!

It's been an exciting spring in the art studio. I've just completed my new portfolio book which should be available in the studio within the week. This book is the culmination of many hours' work and I'm thrilled to be sharing it with you!

Luminous Language
A Catalogue of Works by Laurie Nelson

FEMALE FORM EXHIBIT
The Female Form show at the Workhouse Art Center was very well received and was an exciting opportunity to meet with art lovers and fellow artists. A big thank you to my friends and collectors who came out to the opening reception and/or visited this wonderful exhibit during the month of the show. I have a few pictures to share:

Chatting with collector Ellis Glover and fellow artist Susan Glazier during the reception.

Midsummer Night's Dream hanging in the exhibit.

Visiting with collectors Mrs. Marjorie Bertman, Dr. David Bertman and Mr. Ellis Glover during the opening reception.

My talented young voice student, Ryan Alexander, Midsummer and me at the gallery reception.

Birth of Mars hanging in the exhibit.

Gallery shot of the Female Form exhibit.

To check out what is currently happening the Workhouse Art Center, visit
www.workhousearts.org/calendar.php

The Road Less Travelled By, Detail

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzUm0wqhE7E

The Road Less Travelled By

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveller, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;

Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted wear;
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,

And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back.

I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I--
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference

...Robert Frost

For a wonderful rendition of this poem by Alan Bates, visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzUm0wqhE7E . Union Bank of Switzerland, notwithstanding.

New Painting!

The Road Less Travelled By, 48 x 36 inch, oil on canvas
A girl rides a unicycle in a tree, with her party hat on.

Women Interpreting the Female Form

Two of my paintings, Midsummer Night’s Dream & Birth of Mars have been selected to hang in the juried exhibition "Women Interpreting the Female Form" at the Workhouse Arts Center. The exhibit runs from March 2-27 in Gallery W-16. www.workhousearts.org/events/392/women-interpreting-the-female-form--juried-exhibition,-march-2--27/

There will be an opening reception Sunday, March 6th, from 2 – 4PM. Friends are welcome! For directions and a map of the workhouse art center, visit www.workhousearts.org/directions.php

Life!

Kaboodle in the music studio

Happy February, Valentines and New Year! It's one month into 2011 and life is moving along at its usual mad dash pace. All of the usual challenges keep me busier than a one armed paper hanger; painting, singing, teaching, organizing, submitting artwork and proposals, exercising the body, planning concerts, celebrating birthdays, finding time for fun and love with friends, hubby and family. Whew! I think it's time for a long winter's nap.

The art studio was particulary festive and busy this December; here are some pics of it festooned in holiday finery and felines: