Mandalas, Classes, and England...
My 2-month installation at the Snohomish Arts Council Gallery Store was a great success! So they've invited me to keep my mandala mirrors and some of the smaller mixed media mandalas on site (and have requested more mirrors!). It's so exciting that they were well-received.

I am going to be offering more classes this fall - mixed media mandala mirrors, shrines of my mind, and more! I'll keep you posted.

My son and I just returned from a 2-week trip to England. It was GLORIOUS! We visited with our friends and made many new friends. I have been invited back as a featured artist in this new gallery in Burslem in Stoke-on-Trent. I hope to go back to do a show and do some teaching there, as well as in Nottingham. England is so beautiful! It was a grand adventure. I'll post links to photos soon.

Gallery installation

I'm excited to announce that my mandala art will be featured in the Snohomish Arts Council Gallery Store from July 9-August 20 in Everett, WA.

The installation will include mixed media mandala on canvas and mandala mirrors. In addition, some new work will be included that uses a combination of handcarved mandala stamps, collage, and dimensional elements.

A friend recently came up for the weekend for a "Girl's Art Weekend." She said, "You really need to see the mandalas up close and in person to appreciate the beautiful colors and intricate designs. The website doesn't do them justice."

Well, here's hoping folks will appreciate them up close and personal at the Gallery Store!

The web is awesome!

Every time I find some incredible site on the internet, it seems like it leads me to yet another incredible site, and another, and so on and so on and so on. Some people say computer games or TV is addictive? I could literally spend hours just surfin' the web, clicking on one link to another. I LOVE the web!

For example, check out this site: buyolympia.com

It was started by a couple of artists, originally from Olympia, WA and now operating out of Portland, OR. It's basically a local "Etsy" but more controlled in scope. But the artists they feature make really, really cool stuff! Anyway, definitely check it out... and buy LOCAL!

So much good stuff to see and do!

I have compulsions. Many, but the one that is a favorite is my compulsion to share information - about stuff to do, things to see, people to meet, places to visit, and more. If I find it of interest, or find it funny, or am intrigued, chances are some of you may be, as well (or you just have tolerated it when I have sent an e-mail about it!).

I get so excited when I find something new or discover information that I didn't know I wanted to know but am now so glad I know now! And my excitement bubbles over and I must share it!

Maybe that's what a blog is about. I guess we'll see.

Does that mean I'll stop sending out my "Fun things to do this weekend" or "OMG, have you seen this?" e-mails? Probably not... because what if I put them on my blog and nobody READ them? hee, hee!

Stay tuned... there is so much info to share!

New class offering: Mixed media mandala mirror

Mixed Media Mandala Mirror Class

Saturday, June 27, 2009
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Lowell Art Works
5205 S. 2nd Ave, Everett, WA

Learn how to create a colorful mixed media mirror featuring your own unique mandala. Mandalas have been created and used throughout the ages in various spiritual traditions. The geometric pattern has come to represent a sense of oneness and unity with the universe.

Our mandala mirror will include collaged papers and acrylic painting. Students will be able to choose from a wide variety of colors and patterns of paper and paint.
This class is appropriate for beginning, as well as experienced artists. Adults and teens are welcome.

Class size limited so please sign up early!

$85 per person. All supplies provided.

Optional supplies:

• Sack lunch or snacks
• Water bottle or other beverage(s)
• Paint shirt or apron

For more information & registration contact Nikki Wheeler at Lowell Art Works: wheeler.nikki@gmail.com