Art From The Heart of North Carolina - Dreams Come True at ARTworks Vass

Yesterday marked the one month anniversary of the dream-come-true that is ARTworks Vass.  The month flew, and we're enjoying the entire experience even more than we'd ever imagined. 

We love the classroom.  

We love the gallery.  

We love the special events.  

We love creating here.

We love our Artists in Residence.

We love the ART in all of its forms - Visual, Musical, Performing, Written, Culinary.

In fact, we love being even a small part of this wildly creative community!

Thank you to each of you near and far who have supported this dream.  To those who have listened, encouraged, laughed, cried, planned, supported, painted, built, created, displayed, worked, volunteered, cooked, attended, collected, promoted, performed, served, and generally loved us through our first month; thank you.  

We couldn't have done it without you, and we're looking forward to all that the future holds for us in this magical place.

Thank you for supporting ARTworks Vass.

Thank you for supporting ART from The Heart of North Carolina! 

Here's to a Heartfelt New Year!

New Year!

2017 is going to

filled with

I'm going to 

to the occasion.

Enjoy the

have

each step of the way.

and

Join me?

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Each of the pieces shown above is from 

"When Hearts Take Flight"

an artistic collaboration between 

Jean Skipper and Jodi Ohl.

Watch for more collaborative efforts and exciting news and announcements from Jean, Jodi, and ReMe Retreats in 2017!

Inspiration in Living Color

Since our studios are side-by-side, how could I
my Critters and Creatires not find some inspiration in the
expansive color palette of Jodi Ohl's work?!?

I tend to find creative inspiration all around me everyday.  Often, I'm inspired without even thinking about it consciously, and I almost never find the need to articulate why or how something strikes a cord with me.  

Recently I was asked, "What inspires your work?"  This question caused me to pause, and it set me on a more conscious path toward identifying the sources of my inspiration.  "Color" is an answer that I return to again and again when I'm seeking inspiration.  Often it's the colors in nature that inspire me...the greening of trees in Spring, the blue of our Carolina Sky, or the palette that surrounds me while near the ocean.  

Man made cacophonies of color inspire me in a completely different way.  A few photos from my archives follow.  I find that these images are especially inspirational to me.

Glass in Debbie Keen's Lampworking Studio

Fresh veggies prepped and waiting to be transformed.

A collection of buttons at Creative Studios NC.

While inspiration from bright colors isn't always apparent in my collection,

It's hard to miss it when the mood moves me!

In my jewelry, and in Wanda's Folk Art.

Pattern and texture definitely inspire me as well; but I think I'll save that discussion for another day.

What inspires you?  If it's color, what are some of the images that move you to create and how is this inspiration reflected in your work?

The Best Blind Dates EVER!

Best of all, these Blind Dates are all
Husband Approved!

If the dating experiences of my warm wonderful single friends are any indication, Blind Dates are not for the faint of heart.  When we were on Ocracoke Island for our most recent ReMe Retreat in October, we discovered one solid exception to this rule, and you're going to love it.

Are these Ocracoke Blind Dates...

... in abundant supply? Yes!

... easily accessible? Yes!

... emotionally available?  Yes!

... satisfying?!?!  Yes.  Yes!  YES!!!


These mysterious Blind Dates might just be the best kept secret on Ocracoke Island!  And regardless of your gender, marital status, personal preferences, or geographic location, you can have one or more of your very own!

Thanks to the lovely ladies at Books To Be Red, the sky is the limit when it comes to these Blind Dates!

Here's Jodi with her Blind Date...

...and me with mine!

Blind Dates are ready and waiting for you!

Just a few of the many Blind Dates that are available.

Surprise yourself during the Holidays, with a Blind Date...
or two or three...of your very own!  

Provide your wish list to the Lovely Ladies of Books to Be Red, and they'll provide you with a match made in Heaven.  You may reach Leslie and Heather via their Facebook Page or by calling 252-928-3936.

Love from Ocracoke.  

It doesn't get any easier or better than that.