Standing Room Only...Again

It's been almost a week since any snow fell around here, so no problem holding our monthly critique group tonight. Ten of our regulars brought art, but we were outnumbered by a contingent of Molly's art history students. The students were mostly quiet, but for those of us who do this regularly, the discussion was as good as ever. The photo above includes paintings from Vince, drawings from Trevor, a spread from Michelle's sketchbook, my current block, and an assemblage sculpture from Lisa.

Adam brought two unusual pieces, both involving cloth that had been treated to be stiff and retain an open volume. One of them (see below) even included some color, something we rarely see in his work.

Edy brought something in progress, the frame shown above, with newspaper pieces collaged. At her request we offered her a number of suggestions as to how to proceed with the piece.

Jane brought in this epic novel of a blanket, featuring an interesting variety of knitted patterns. After we finished discussing the work that was displayed in the Studio, we all moved out to the hallway and cafeteria to see some larger work.

Mary had set up a series of prints in the narrow hallway (above), while Molly had stuff there and in the more open space by the kitchen (below).

Because most of the people in the room were brand new, I did have to go through my basic description of the whole boardwalk series, as well as the history of the new block. In general, everyone likes the changes I made to new block, the only suggestions for changes were some proportional issues of a few figures.