Feminine Identity is HERE! Featuring the Artwork of Sharon Burton and Sherry Ways!

This exhibit expresses the art of twin sisters Sharon Burton and moi as we explore the myths and misperceptions of womanhood, the politics of womanhood, and the celebration of womanhood through this exhibit that begins September 1, 2010 and ends October 31, 2010. These explorations ...will feature mixed media, assemblage and mixed media art dolls!

On Thursday, September 16th from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm the opening art reception will feature the smooth sounds of jazz artist Melvin Rogers

Artist Talk featuring Sharon and Sherry

Light Refreshments and fare.

Come join us on Thursday, September 16th at 7:00 pm to listen to the smooth sounds of Melvin Rogers and experience the art of twin sisters Sharon J. Burton and Sherry Burton Ways.

Location:

Huntington Community Art Gallery
13022 8th Street
Bowie, MD 20720

For more information contact 301-464-3725.

Art and Beauty of Cozumel Mexico: Inspiration!

Yummy Mexican fabrics I brought home from Cozumel


Mexican Market Place in Cozumel


The beauty of the people in Cozumel was colorful!


I thought the colors and inspiration of these Corona Bottles at a Tequila tasting facility in Cozumel was interestingly amazing!



Beautiful Native Mexican Artwork inside the Discover Mexico Theme park and Museum



Beautiful Native Mexican Artwork inside the Discover Mexico Theme park and Museum



Beautiful Native Mexican Artwork inside the Discover Mexico Theme park and Museum



A Fiber Art piece inside the Discover Mexico Theme Park and Museum




A Fiber Art piece inside the Discover Mexico Theme Park and Museum



Native Mexican Masks inside the Discover Mexico Theme Park and Museum


Outside the Discover Mexico Theme Park and Museum in Cozumel, Mexico

I was off traveling again! This time I took a cruise with my husband in July to the West Caribbean and went to Cozumel, Mexico. Cozumel is about 50 miles off the coast of Mexico near Cancun!

Upon disembarking from our cruise ship we traveled on an organized tour of many of the sights of the island. Some of the artistic highlights I am sharing here above. I truly enjoyed the beautiful colors and interpretations of art shown at the Discover Mexico Theme park and Museum. In addition, some of the colors and artful inspirations found throughout the island.

As always I plan to incorporate this into my doll making and mixed media work. Enjoy!

Mixed Media Doll Making While Celebrating the Gullah Tradition

On Saturday, August 7, 2010 I had the privilege of hosting 21 participants in my Mixed Media Gullah Doll Workshop at the Smithsonian Anacostia Museum in Southeast Washington, DC. I was invited to give this workshop by the Ward 7 Arts Collaborative in Washington, DC.

The theme of the workshop was Mixed Media Doll making in the Gullah tradition. Participants were challenged to hone into their own creativity and create dolls made out of Popsicle sticks, cardboard, and pipe-cleaners.

The workshop started out with a discussion of the Gullah culture, history and folk traditional doll making.

Supplies were given to all participants that included fabric, yarn, ribbons, shells and other found objects. Each class member created something unique and different from each other.

Children, their parents and grandparents participated. It was such a magical event -lot's of positivity and sharing. Two noted doll makers- Joann Banks and Imani Russell also participated.

A joyful time was had by all.

Many thanks to the Ward 7 Arts Collaborative and the Anacostia Museum for providing me the opportunity to host and instruct this powerfully positive workshop!