Category: Katherine McDermott Artist

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Good Grief Time Flies!

Wow, I sincerely cannot believe it has been more than a month since I last posted. I’ve been painting when at home studio and cleaning up/rearranging the gallery, when I’m here. That’s where I am now. Working on getting all my online stuff up to date. Egad! I forgot I have a MySpace page! and I haven’t posted a new video in awhile, though I have several recorded. I need to clone myself so I can keep up! Now it’s headlong into summer and ArtsFest, Theatre, Music and on and on.

Before I get there, though, I’m participating in the AAFPO weekend Retail Association Sale. I’ll be doing live demos at the Enchanted Home Design Center on Saturday the 12th. Can you hear the wind blowing as zoom ahead? Time to catch my breath and move on!

In the mean time, I have done a few more paintings, in case you don’t follow me on Facebook, here are a few:
“So Sleepy, so so sleepy” 12 x 6 Acrylic on Panel
“What? Sun’s Up Already?” 12 x 6 Acrylic on Panel.

Detecting a trend? Yes, personal reflection. Sleep has been elusive. No wonder I’m brain dead.
Here’s one more. It is 12 x 12, on the diagonal (duh). I call it: “The Welcoming Committee”
Cheers all, and head to Angel Fire soon!

Angel Fire ArtSpace,
3469 Mountain View Blvd, Suites B2-4 Angel Fire NM
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New Work Available NOW!


I know. I said I wasn’t going to post them till June or so. I’ve changed my mind (it’s my prerogative, you know. The truth is, I’m virtually out of panels and canvas and NOT out of ideas of what to paint next! Gotta move some. Besides, there is no more room in the studio for more. I have paintings hanging from plant hangers and stacked on the stairs. Atop the bin of drawers, on the TV and the window sill in the living room. Time to let some go. So, here’s a few (and there are lots more on my facebook page.)

Angel Fire ArtSpace,
3469 Mountain View Blvd, Suites B2-4 Angel Fire NM
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Painting Bliss

That’s my excuse. For not posting, that is. I’ve been in painting bliss, letting the strokes wash away the stress, the fears and the frustrations. It would not have been fun to post anyway, based on where my head was.

And so, I painted, and painted and painted. I’ve finished 17 and number 18 is in process. I have plans for 6 more. I won’t start posting them until June 15th in preparation for ArtsFest, so you’ll just have to wait and check back. Sunflowers, poppies, hibiscus and landscapes. Spring, fall and summer. Maybe I’ll relent and post one or two before then. There are so many new pieces my little studio is bursting at the seams with color and life.

Thus, I’m posting from the gallery. And hoping someone will walk through door with the hope buying a treasure.

Angel Fire ArtSpace,
3469 Mountain View Blvd, Suites B2-4 Angel Fire NM
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Stunning Sunday

It is gorgeous here. 61 degrees, snow is melting like the earth underneath is hot. Husband and I had a relaxing and rejuvenating respite on the way home from Airport from whence I retrieved him. Home now and wow.

I recorded a short video on Friday evening. it’s below. It’s funny because it looks black and white, but the camera is color and so is the video! It’s the time of day. With still a lot of snow around evenings look black and white. Anyway, pardon the bumpy ride down the hill, as I was holding on to the dog fence with one hand and the camera with the other, but wow, well worth the effort. So beautiful, so melodic, too bad you can’t smell it. Breathe deeply and enjoy.

Angel Fire ArtSpace,
3469 Mountain View Blvd, Suites B2-4 Angel Fire NM
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Arghh. Computer Problems-AGAIN!

Brother. What a nightmare. After all my fights with Dell and Vista I thought all was humming along smoothly. That is, it was, until I decided to install my wireless trackball and keyboard. I fought with it for two days (should have been plug and play, mind you, and they both work fine on the xp machine at the gallery.) sigh.

First, I went toLogitech, and made sure the software I have was current. It was not, so I downloaded and installed it. No change. So I called. No help. I kept banging on it. Then I went to Dell support. I paid for extended warranty service. Not so much service. I didn’t buy the Logitech devices from Dell, so even though it’s a windows error, no service.

Finally, I went to my support team (iyogi.com) and they worked at it all afternoon, remotely controlling the laptop, but alas, no luck. They sent the issue to “their research team”. I’m supposed to hear back from them on Wednesday morning. Good grief. Guess I should start saving for a MAC!

The good thing is that while the IYOGI tech was trying again and again and again to install the trackman and keyboard, I was painting. How awesome is that! Still, here I sit with the laptop on my lap, instead of on the stand I moved into the studio to support it and the two wireless devices. Best laid plans. I’m off for 10 days. I don’t intend to let it distract me from relaxing!

Angel Fire ArtSpace,
3469 Mountain View Blvd, Suites B2-4 Angel Fire NM
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March 20th and 0 degrees

Brrrr. March 20th, 0 degrees and a foot (or more) of new snow!

Take a look.
Ice fog is heavy in the air. The snow has stopped falling…at least for now.

I doubt I’ll make it to the gallery today. Not a really big deal, Saturdays are slow anyway. Once the Post Office closes at noon, it’s snoozeville. Good for me…I can be where I’m happiest, in my studio! I have a painting to finish and it’s coming along nicely. I’ll post it when its done.

In the meantime, it’s still, quiet and I’ll pour a cup of Joe and watch the fog lift. Happy morning to you.

Angel Fire ArtSpace,
3469 Mountain View Blvd, Suites B2-4 Angel Fire NM
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New Studio and New Paintings

It’s been a bit since I posted because I was working like mad in all my free time (of which there is very little) to finish the new studio and move in. So, bruised and banged, still getting paint from my hair, it’s done and I’m in. It feels so good, I don’t want to leave it and don’t look at it on days I’m headed to the gallery cuz if I do, that’s where I’m drawn! So, here are some pics for you:
this is looking from the dining room, down into the studio. Sorry it’s a little dark, the light from the windows confused the camera!

This look in from the master bath, which is on the same level as the studio (three steps down from the rest of the house.)
and this is standing in the corner by the first window, looking back toward the stairs and the dining room. I’m particularly proud of the way the rammed earth wall with the engraved zia came out painted. I didn’t know if would work, but I love it!

here is a painting I just finished:

It is 30 high and 24 wide, acrylic and gold on canvas. “A River Runs Through It”.

And this is what you see on my table in the studio photos. It is a diptich..two 36 x 12 canvases, and also acrylic. I hope to finish it on Sunday…or maybe I’ll take it to the Visitor Center and finish it on Saturday. We’ll see.

I’m going to call it “Transitions: Self Reflection”

So, you see, I have been busy! In the meantime, John and I celebrated 21 years of marriage, and I was re-elected the board of the Chamber of Commerce. That’s enough for two weeks!

Angel Fire ArtSpace,
3469 Mountain View Blvd, Suites B2-4 Angel Fire NM