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The Winter Doldrums

Where is an artist to find inspiration?

January is traditionally a month where we are recovering from the holidays, striving to keep New Year's resolutions and some of us even go as far as reorganizing our living space.

Me, I am a disorganized mess that finds comfort in chaos so, you won't find me taking part in new year/new me goals.

I'm finding this post holiday month barren. No motivation or inspiration, no photos taken, nor art being made. In an effort to remove my creative block, I decided to be like those early explorers with impossible Spanish and Italian last names. I left my house and ventured out into the world.

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No worries, you don't have to go far to find inspiration.

Visit an antique shop, they are filled with beautiful and curious objects that will capture your imagination. I highly recommend "liking" Wexford General Store Antiques on Facebook. They daily post several eye catching photos.

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On my last inspiration excursion  I purchased a Victorian easel at Dunn's on Route 68 in Harmony. So far, I have not placed a blank canvas on the easel, but I must say the ornate antique sure looks good in the corner of my studio!

The Carnegie Art Museum has several "worth the drive" to Pittsburgh exhibits. Inventing the Modern World: Decorative Arts at the World's Fair 1851-1939, is a DO NOT MISS!

My whole family was captivated by this exhibit. The show is a mixture of furniture, glass wear, ceramics, textiles and jewelry.

While at the museum be sure to also visit the exhibit, Handmade:Contemporary Craft in Ceramics, Glass and Wood.

Click on the link for one of the wonderful objects in the World's Fair exhibit. I tried to take photos of the exhibit, but the staff shut me down. Take heart, there is a very nice coffee table worthy catalogue of the show for sale in the gift shop.

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For more information visit www.carnegiemuseums.org

I highly recommend buying a membership pass, it is so worth it!

 

 

 

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