Hi all!
I spent my "rain" day off on Friday working on my newest work of art which is to be donated to the National Marfan Foundation's annual fund raising gala. Artists create 3-D hearts for this well attended event in New York. Last year for the gala, I created an oil painting entitled: "Ribbons of Hope". You can view it on this site in an earlier blog.
This year I am creating a 3-D heart with the same ribbons of hope theme. The ribbons represent the genetic "ribbon" and research being done by dedicated doctors to help people with connective tissue disease. The rose represents a beautiful affected heart. All hearts are sold at a silent auction during the event.
I want to thank Cathie at the National Marfan's Foundation for her encouragement and support.
Keep checking back into this site to see my progress. Judi
Worked a bit on the HeARTworks Heart today but I must give it a week to dry before moving on. The heart is made of ceramic that was primed first with gesso before beginning my initial sketches. I am using oil paints so it will take time for the front of the heart to dry before the back of the sculpture can be painted. It has been a fun work of art to create. Hope you enjoy my other images. Judi
