Palm Beach State- January 12

On January 12 there are big changes at PBCC. That is the day we become Palm Beach State College. The College began offering its first Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Supervision and Management in fall 2009. It is seeking state approval to offer additional bachelor's degrees, including a Bachelor of Science in nursing and B.A.S. in information management technology. Rumor mill has it that a BFA may soon be on its way!

One in the Oven

I finished glazing last night and since there was no school today in honor of Veteran's Day, I am happy to say the kiln is firing. As I type, the color inside the kiln is bright orange and I am waiting eagerly to hear the familiar sound of the kiln sitter tripping (which signals the end of the firing). I will be able to peak in before leaving for work in the morning.

This photo was taken just before I closed the lid of the kiln. I enjoy how the one piece looks like it is peaking out of the peep hole.

On the Table

I have been getting ready for the faculty show at PBCC Lake Worth. One of the pieces I plan on showing accompanies this blog entry and is called Enquire Inspire (see wording stamped on surface).

The work is green (unfired) and unglazed in the photo, which is why it looks gray. What I find comical is notice how the figure on the left looks like he is holding the paint brush (don't I wish they would glaze themselves). The show opens in 10 days so I had better get glazing. Hoping to fire the work Wednesday (Veteran's Day). You can be sure I will post an image when the work comes safely out of Chrissy (my kiln, yes I named my kiln).

New Projects for an ARTist

I had a lovely conversation with someone yesterday about working as a full-time artist. I can't say it enough, if you do what makes you happy you are doing it right. Follow your dreams and they will lead you where you need to be.

My next projects are on the deck. I have to paint a palm tree in Boca tomorrow and meet with a potential web client, set up a blog for a really nice guy Ted Guarnero, a Realtor in Palm Beach County and in between I want to get a packet out to a museum.

I received confirmation today regarding my teaching this Summer at Palm Beach Community College. I will be teaching Intro to Drawing and Intro to Mac. So if you have always wanted to learn how to draw or use a mac, give it a try. Whether it is my class or someone elses, invest in yourself; take a class. Be good to yourself.