Having a blast....

Dreams, by Pamela Ramey Tatum, 2010, 

I have been studying mixed-media and collage and have just been having the best time.  I am especially loving just learning something new and exploring other sides to my creativity...

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I am starting to see things and think in terms or abstract and collage rather than just "Oh I want to paint that."  It's so wonderful to be newly inspired.  YAY!

Art/ Poetry Event You Won't Want to Miss

Lazy Monday, oil on board, © Pamela Ramey Tatum, 2010

This is a collaboration of art and poetry that you won't want to miss:

WHEN:  Tuesday October 19, 2010 6:00-7:00PM at :  
Cornell Fine Arts Museum at Rollins College, 

1000 Holt Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789-4499

Link:   http://www.floridabooknews.com/2010/10/poetry-reading-youre-invited.html

Readers will be:Darlyn Finch (past Kerouac writer in residence),
 Susan Lilley, Ilyse Kusnetz and 

current Kerouac writer in residence, Mona R. Washington.


"This is a fantastic collaboration with Rollins College and an exciting collision 

of the Arts Scene in Central Florida"

Anyone here in NSB or Port Orange who wants to car pool with me, let me know.

I normally teach yoga Tuesday nights, but I am getting a sub so I can attend this!

Fun Workshop with Alyson Stanfield

What a day I have had at this workshop about marketing your art with Alyson Stanfield!   She has so much great information, it's difficult to absorb all of it.  At the end of the day yesterday, I felt exhausted and was overflowing with ideas about what to do for my art biz.  I am excited about perhaps starting a salon or doing an online promotion of 30 paintings in 30 days and selling them for $100 each... So many great ideas and wonderful artists floating around at this event.  And the best part is that these kinds of workshops are so energizing and inspiring...  a jump start to taking things to the next level... ah the pleasures of divine discontent!

Artist's Workshop Gallery

It was a fun show and I was thrilled my painting "Toni Eating Cherries" won honorable mention.

Painting Children

Well, it's been a crazy week... My niece had surgery so I have been in Atlanta helping my niece and her husband with their children, Ramey Kate (see my painting of her in my gallery) who is almost two years old, and Warren who is 9 months... I haven't painted at all this week but have the desire to paint more children's portraits... I want to capture that innocence, that vulnerability, that exuberance... I have taken some photographs and hope to do some sketching before I head back to Florida on Monday.
I have renewed admiration for moms... boy this has got to be the world's hardest job!  by their nap time I am pooped and by their bedtime I am really ready to sleep too.  How do they do it all!?  Here's to all the mom's who are also artists and find the time to paint or sculpt or create whatever they are creating.

Members' Showcase 2010

Members Showcase at the Art League of Daytona Beach, opens October 3, 2010, 1-4 p.m.  Come and view some great art, have delightful conversation, and eat, drink and be merry!

"Jump Out of the Box"

"Jump Out of the Box" exhibit at The Artists' Workshop Gallery, opens October 4th.  See you there!