Rockford Art Scene Work

Here are a few Images from the Art Scene Event this past weekend."Circle Study"by Liz Iven and "Climbing Man"by Tom Smith.

Art Scene Spring 2011

Art Scene for Spring 2011 is just around the corner once again! Come join our event down at 317 Market St. in Downtown Rockford. Featured artists for the event are Chuck Finch (Photography), Tom Littrell (Painting), Tom Smith (Sculpture) and myself. There will be music by special guest Matt Lightcap and Rich Middleton. 9th Annual Spring Art Scene will be happening Friday, April 15 5-9p.m. Saturday, April 16 3-9p.m. ART SCENE is Brought to you by the Rockford Area Arts Council. http://www.artsforeveryone.com/

Art at The SOCIAL BAR

Check out a few of my Glass pieces on display at the Social Urban Bar and Restaurant right here in Downtown Rockford. Paintings on current display as well are done by Tom Littrell.

The Social Located at 509 East St. Street Downtown Rockford, IL 61104.(815)708-0877.

Stop in and enjoy the art, atmosphere, fancy drinks, and delicious food. I favor the desserts!

A Night In Bohemian Paris Art Show, Silent Auction & Dinner

The Mental Health Center of Dane County is hosting " A Night in Bohemian Paris" Art Show, Silent Auction & Dinner.

The event is taking place on April 15th 2011. 5:30-8:30PM.

At: Full Compass Systems 9770 Silicon Prairie Parkway, Madison, WI. 53593

Consumer and Local Fine Artists Show, Silent Auction, Bohemian Themed. Bohemian-style Paris Jazz. Painting Stations. Caricature Artist, Gourmet Artists Dinner.

Tables: Group of 10- $1,000, Group of 8- $800, Individual Tickets-$100

100% OF ITEMS SOLD AT AUCTION, PROCEEDS WILL GO TO HELPING HUNDREDS MORE RECEIVE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.

This is a great charitable event. I will not be able to attend to to prior engagements. Please support and help out if you can! These pieces I donated will be in the auction so check them out for a cause!

PLEASE CONTACT: Dan Muxfeld, Mental Health Center of Dane County (608)280-2566 or dan.muxfeld@mhcdc.org for more information concerning event and donations. Thanks!

Action Painting Time

Action Painting by Liz Iven

I have always dismissed painters like Jackson Pollock as a bad artist when it comes to paintings. I held this grudge against the splatter paint master for years. "Yuck! another Pollock Painting!" I decided to do more research on this artist I had denounced for so many years. Learning more about the artist and his paintings, made me appreciate his work more that I now understand the concept behind it. When it doubt of an Artist, Check them out. You might be shocked to find what new appreciation you'll have for them. In Response, here is my take on Action Painting. "Alright Pollock, your works not as bad as I once held them to be."

Rockford 1st Friday Photo

Thanks to everyone who attended my First Friday showing in Rockford. I really appreciate all of the support and encouragement you shared, hope to see you at the next showing.

1st Fridays Rockford, IL

1st Fridays in Rockford,IL will be taking place Aug. 6th from 5-9p.m. I am very proud to announce that I will be featured in Showing with Tom Littrell at his studio space located at 317 Market St. There will be many different Artist featured in this event taking place in downtown and we would love for you to experience the creativity and energy with Rockford's art scene. This will be my First Showing in my hometown since I had graduated from the Kansas City Art Institute. I am very excited to share my work with you and can't wait to see you there!