Monday, May 7, 2012
The fine art of illustration
Some days you are inspired and spoken to, by the powers of the universe. So listen up, and don't ignore the signs. Sunday, May 6th was one of those days... My friend Deb and I went to a great fabric store in NYC, called The City Quilter on 25th St.. Not far from FIT. I can't sew but have always loved fabrics.
I was a textile artist, designer for 12 years. Needless to say, we didn't leave empty handed... I have been slowly developing my art to : combine my watercolors with flat shapes and adding pattern with either material or some kind of mixed media. Crazy as it sounds, this path and direction was being shown to me, and nudging me on, all during the day. We later went to the monthly CBIG meeting and the Senoir Art Director, Patti Ann Harris and Editor-in-Chief, Liza Baker, from Little Brown And Company gave a very informative talk about what they publish and are looking for. Great stories and fabulous artists! They also encouraged us all to develop our creativity, try new things, experiment with mixed media, keep a sketch book or journal and work on evolving our art! I felt like they were talking to me, even though they did not review our porfolios. They were super guest speakers... and I would love to work on a project with them. Moving forward, we all had a laugh when this gallery invitation fell from the sky????. I don't know why I got it or where it came from, one of those - you had to be their moments. A fun day, with great Thai food, (Thanks again to, Marilyn ) good friends, and inspiration. The painting of the little boy, (my son Jason) blowing out the birthday candles is a direction I want to continue in with my illustration and fine art. I will be participating in a few up coming gallery shows, and working on some new pieces as well.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Gallery Connect Children's Book Illustrators Show
"Two by Two"
c2002 Laura Goetz
Framed Zebra print for sale at:
Gallery Connect: March 4-30, 2012
Children's Book Illustrators Show
320 Broadway/Greenlawn Road
Huntington NY 11743
631 271-0271
c3churchli.com
To view more images of the show visit:
http://cbig-nyc.blogspot.com
Gallery Connect Children's Book Illustrators Show
"The Shepherd Boy"
c2012 Laura Goetz
Children's Book illustrators Show,
organized by Deborah Cueno, featuring Bible art and other
children's book illustrations by LICWI and CBIG members.
The show is up for the month of March.
Original Watercolor for sale at:
Gallery Connect
320 Broadway/Greenlawn Road
Huntington NY 11743
631 271-0271
c3churchli.com
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Polar Bear Hugs
This painting was created a few years ago, but Hugs never go out of style. A bookmark was created and donated to the Behind the Book Benefit in 2007, at the Society of Illustrators. All Rights reserved by the artist, Laura Goetz.
Friday, November 11, 2011
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