Patti Edmon Artist

The only thing harder than getting to Saluda is leaving it behind. Seth Apter  was an instant favorite last weekend; we enjoyed perfect weather, great food, fun and art thanks to the fabulous Jane of Random Arts . If you haven't taken a class with Seth you should do yourself a favor and check his itinerary. Both workshops were crammed with technique, demos, lots of one-on-one help and finished projects. One of the best experiences ever. The first workshop was a one-day called Shredded Silhouettes and it wasn't long before our work tables were in complete disarray, hands covered with paint. Ahhh, yes. The 'Bingo Bird' at the top is my piece and I really am happy with it, which doesn't always happen.  Spending all five days with Rachel was the icing on the cake. We met in Knoxville and drove to Saluda together; we stayed in the  Carolina Cottage  and it was entirely perfect. I already miss her! The second workshop - 'For Yo...

They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks. Artists, however, continue learning and growing  until the cows come home. If your ducks are always in row, well, life gets a bit stale. Goofy metaphors aside, I do believe in ditching my creative comfort zone often enough to keep things exciting. And I certainly did just that last weekend!  The ever-fabulous Jane Powell hosted the Drawn to Paint workshop at  Random Arts . You may not think Misty Mawn was the instructor based on my favorite piece (one of the exercises was collage painting - my fave - and I did get a bit carried away), but I do like this guy. Is there any experience more fulfilling than being in the company of talented, funny women who, being fellow creatives, just get it - very few explanations needed?! Not for me. I do wish I could travel more often but given the chronic illness that wipes me out, and my family, it's just not a reality.  If you haven't been in the co...