Yikes!

This is why Frankenstein isn't allowed out in the yard without a chaperon! We just went out back for some air. A huge Hawk whooshed by my face, flying low. I couldn't tell what type it was but it was big, real big, with some light reddish brown feathers. Frankenstein and I found a nice sunny spot in the yard, it was so peaceful. My heart rate was almost back to normal. Then I looked down and saw this! The bottom jaw is gone. I am hoping the Hawk comes back for his, lunch. I would rather not have to deal with it. No yard time for the Chug, for a while...yuck!

Update: He came back, or I should say she. It is a female Circus cyaneus or Northern Harrier. She dragged the squirrel behind some flowers and is in the process of ripping it apart. She is gorgeous!
I am very curious to see what if anything she leaves behind.

color as nutrution

During the time I was working on this globe TBIH and I took a day trip to Philly. I spent most of my day, in the Philadelphia Museum of Art. I reawakened my love of Indian Miniature paintings. After the visit I spent hours looking at the Museums image base . I don't think I completely pulled off what I was going for, but I like the idea of pursuing this avenue.
Yesterday I heard from an old pal I know from my life in Brooklyn. Nina, sent me a link to her photo stream and it blew me away! She travels around the world and takes the most amazing photos...the color is breath taking. I am so inspired...I can't wait to get another painting started and attempt to tap into the rich color, for inspiration. Color as nutrition...yummy!

Also, TBIH linked The Hundred Dresses Project to my web site, last night. That means, by going to : http.//traceystpeter.com/ you will be directed to the blog, THDP. Over the next few weeks I will set up the web site, with images of my work. It will be stuff I have posted here and on the photo stream, only no Chug, bees or Big Irish Heads...just art.

I just spoke to Kirsten Gray from The Eric Schindler Gallery, we are setting the date for my show. I am 90% sure it will open on the second Friday in Feb....that is Friday the 13th...spooky..I love it..and can't wait! I will let you know when the date is officially confirmed.

ONWARD!!!!

Happy Birthday Blog

Saturday was the blogs birthday. I finished the small square painting 4, on that day. Over breakfast,while TBIH was eating a bagel and reading the paper. It is sometimes a real drag trying to maintain concentration painting in the heart of in the house, the Kitchen. On Saturday, It all came together in the best way, over bagels and coffee.

For years I have longed to paint a Fall painting, with the colors of the season...this one happened with out me trying. I think that is the only way it can happen and be real.

I have been thinking about the year, for the blog, what I have learned the what has happened, the highlights...but now that it is the actual day, I got nothing. Just like my birthday, nothing. Just another day. I am not feeling nostalgic, nor wise, or very wordy for that matter. I am just feeling like I need to keep working, in pictures....I am in a visual faze...

So Happy Birthday Blog!
What time is is?
Time to make some art!
Onward.....!

frankenstein and his squeeky toy

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Originally uploaded by tracey st.peter

I was sad, so the Chug started a game of: I am So Damn cute, check me Out, to cheer me up. It helped a little.
Snrok!

Update:

getting close...very close....

Small square painting 4, progress.....

day 1
day 2
day 3
today...

I liked the color best on day 2...
on day 3 things took a weird turn, I kept getting interrupted and loosing concentration. To me the colors looked like an old 1980's sweater. It kind of grossed me out! The paint got pretty thick today, so I am going to give it a rest for a while. The colors that are there now remind me of an old fairy tail book I had when I was a kid. Some of the illustrations were printed in that same blue green color....still others were printed solely in a bright yellow. Seeing these colors now, brings on an avalanche of memories...
that is where things stand as of today...it is hard for me to look at...knowing it is in such an awkward place.

Arg, I have this notion that it is important to see these progress reports. To help understand what goes into a painting, or any art form. The day to day of it. Small square painting4, is about the election, it is about late Oct. flowers and bees still working in the warming sunlight, it is about hanging out with my dog, missing NY and my friends there, it is about my new home and new friends, about change, taking a leap and the pause between... it is about being in limbo...

as always....
ONWARD!

Canadian Lady

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Originally uploaded by tracey st.peter

The Big Irish Head is in a band called Canadian Lady, they played their first gig this past Sunday. I posted a few short clips and photos, (I will post a few more later) from the show here.
Payton and I hung out while the boys rocked for Richmond.