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  I was thrilled when my gouache painting on paper won Honorable Mention in the National Turner Painting Competition, co-sponsored by Jerry's Artarama.  14" x 11"  It ...

General   I was thrilled when my gouache painting on paper won Honorable Mention in the National Turner Painting Competition, co-sponsored by Jerry's Artarama.  14" x 11"  It was inspired by my grand-son and how he must feel as he rides his rocking horse.  He loves to go for walks with me and our dog, Bob, and visit the cows and calves who live near our desert home.  The simplified bright colors are how I imagine a small child might think. tag:blogs.artspan.com,2011-11-11:28291 2011-11-11T13:44:54-05:00

You don't have to check out a book to check out my 5 new paintings on display at Yavapai College Library in Clarkdale, Arizona.  You'll see an amusing "Conversation" between a masked man and ...

General You don't have to check out a book to check out my 5 new paintings on display at Yavapai College Library in Clarkdale, Arizona.  You'll see an amusing "Conversation" between a masked man and a sculpture, a very charming boy in blue dancing a jig, and some boisterous babes in black.  Exhibit closes December 6th. Library Hours:  Mon - Thurs: 8am to 7pm, Fri: 8am to 4pm, closed Sat, Sun & Nov 11     tag:blogs.artspan.com,2011-10-24:26761 2011-10-24T13:32:43-04:00

Last weekend we rode the motorcycle to the Annual Gem & Mineral Show in Sedona to purchase some ammonite, beads and polished stones to embellish my horse sculptures.  There ...

General Last weekend we rode the motorcycle to the Annual Gem & Mineral Show in Sedona to purchase some ammonite, beads and polished stones to embellish my horse sculptures.  There were the usual booths featuring geodes, crystals, rocks in all colors, shapes and sizes, harvested lovingly from the earth.  My husband, Monte, was asked, "What do you collect?".  He answered, "I don't collect anything."  The "rock-hound" stared, mystified by his reply. The booth which way out-classed them all was Christopher Paul's jewelry.  His exquisite necklaces and bracelets were the end result of rock collecting.  I didn't know there were so many shades of gold, elegantly crafted into a bezel to show off the beauty of blue lapis.  Christopher enthusiasticly explained how exotic peach and white shells were cut to form the beads in his elegant neck pieces.  "I love beads!", he exclaimed.  So do I.   tag:blogs.artspan.com,2011-09-03:23321 2011-09-03T18:10:41-04:00

You can see the award winning painting,"Waiting", by Karlene Voepel, in person at the Sedona Arts Center through September.  There is a show of members' work in the Special Exhibitiion ...

General You can see the award winning painting,"Waiting", by Karlene Voepel, in person at the Sedona Arts Center through September.  There is a show of members' work in the Special Exhibitiion Gallery.  Monte Voepel's sculpture, "Journey to the Sea", is also in this show.  Visitors have the opportunity to vote for their favorite piece in the show.  The winner will receive $250! tag:blogs.artspan.com,2011-05-22:13941 2011-05-22T18:40:10-04:00

A few months ago I attended my first Renaissance Fair in Phoenix.  What a magical experience!  And, what an inspiration for a series of new paintings!  I am presently working on ...

General A few months ago I attended my first Renaissance Fair in Phoenix.  What a magical experience!  And, what an inspiration for a series of new paintings!  I am presently working on the second oil pastel on watercolor paper.  This is not an easy medium as mistakes are hard to correct.  Some you just have to live with.  These first two paintings have to do with a certain crystal ball.  They almost look like illustrations for a story that doesn't exist.  Or at least, not yet.  I will start showing you the paintings as soon as they, and I am ready.   (Is this how you write a blog??? I'm not experienced in these matters.) tag:blogs.artspan.com,2011-03-27:8921 2011-03-27T22:18:04-04:00

I'm excited to announce that my micaceous clay horses are now available for purchase at the Sedona Arts Center gift gallery.  You will find 4 new ones: "Apache Hunter" is decorated ...

General I'm excited to announce that my micaceous clay horses are now available for purchase at the Sedona Arts Center gift gallery.  You will find 4 new ones: "Apache Hunter" is decorated with beads and feathers, much like a fetish.  "Bermese Myth" has gorgeous brocade with elephant medals (I think they're elephants!)  "Nautilus" has inset ammonites and turquoise.  Finally, "Sky Blanket" has a saddle with an indian motif saddle blanket with a surprise on the back.  If you're near Sedona, check out these new creations. tag:blogs.artspan.com,2011-02-26:6001 2011-02-26T14:03:00-05:00

This Tuesday, March 1st, I will take the painting, "Two Flutes", to the Sedona Arts Center to be hung in the Annual Juried Members Show.  The opening reception is Friday evening, ...

General This Tuesday, March 1st, I will take the painting, "Two Flutes", to the Sedona Arts Center to be hung in the Annual Juried Members Show.  The opening reception is Friday evening, March 4th.  So, you'all come!  There will be lots of good snacks and great art.