Renee Mendler

Artists from L to R: Julie Schumer, Vivien Collens (sculpture), Maggie Kruger, and Blair Vaughn-Gruler

Renee Mendler, “Rainbow Vision I and II”, Acrylic, Gold leaf, and resin on panel (left) and “Pure Joy No. 10 and No. 14”, Acrylic on canvas by Hans Petersen

Imani Bilál, “If Dreams Could Wander”, Acylic paint and ink on canvas (left) and work from the “Accumulation” series by Blair Vaughn-Gruler, Oil, mixed media, wood, on canvas

Michelle Gordon, “Ocean Splash”, Oil on canvas

This past weekend was the Second Saturday ArtWalk in St. Pete, Florida with numerous galleries staying open into the evening. Above are images from the recently opened Drew Marc Gallery, part of The Factory St. Pete’s complex in the Warehouse District. In addition to the artwork, the gallery also had live painting by Michelle Gordon.

At Morean Center for Clay is Lauren Hope: Time (pictured below), a solo exhibition that includes the artist’s ceramic work and photography.

From the gallery-

...Time is an investigation of alternative photographic process, using clay as a catalyst for record keeping. Using ceramic vessels as pin hole cameras, Lauren captures moments in time and transfers them onto ceramic surfaces. This exhibition will be a collection of photographic prints, vessels, cyanotypes, and handmade pinhole cameras.

Her statement about her work-

My work is heavily influenced by the complexity of hues, forms, and patterns found in the natural world. This studio practice has become deeply cathartic, signifying the ephemeral and fleeting notions of time.

Ceramic vessels within this collection are wheel-thrown, altered, and sculpted. Every striation carved serves as a visual representation and a gentle reminder of the delicate passing moment. This method of subtractive carving has become transformative, developing into deep states of meditation and reflection.

Experimental photography is used as an explorative process, allowing for the convergence of internal and external experiences. By casting memories and photographic recollections onto stoneware, I attempt to immortalize my profound experiences and revelations.

This exhibition will be on view until 12/30.

At Soft Water Gallery are two exhibitions- Water Relics, watercolor work by Carol Carter on view until 1/6/24. Women of the Diasporas, which just opened, consists of work by four Florida artists who have migrated to the United States from various parts of the world- Alicia Brown (St. Ann, Jamaica), Kate Downing (Sheffield, United Kingdom), Anja Palombo (Hamburg, Germany), and Vlasta Smola (Ukraine). It will be on view until 2/3/24.

Work by Carol Carter (above)

Work by Vlasta Smola and Kate Downing (center)

Work by Alicia Brown (Carol Carter’s work on the far left)

ArtLofts above Florida CraftArt opens for every ArtWalk and its a great chance to check out the many artist studios as well as the latest exhibition on view (images below)

Work by Christine Di Staola

Paintings by Kay Keeling (left) and Amanda Pratt (three on the right)

Finally, John Monteiro’s exhibition continues in The Factory’s gallery space. The show includes several of his paintings, drawings and illustrations. His scratchboard work, like Shattered, pictured below, is particularly impressive.

I miss my wife.

(she doesn’t know I exist)

I'm tagging @awesomeapplegirl @fallingfortragedy @unsolved-gays @farmlesbians if they would like to do this!

I forgot to add that @jimneighbors tagged me to post 5 songs I really like right now (sorry very long day)

For people who are as music centered as I am- heres some of the stuff I'm gonna listen to instead of taylor bc I need a break. My taste is all over the place but it's here if you need ideas

- muna

- my chemical romance

- fallout boy

- disney songs

- Xmas music

- Sabrina carpenter

- panic at the disco (I still hate Brendon tho)

- stardew valley soundtrack

- Selena gomez

- Renee rap

- Bridget mendler

- paramore

Portrait of a dead girl by the last dinner party

Erase me by lizzy mcalpine

Snow Angel by Renee rapp

Summer still comes by the big moon

Always get this way by the aces

Forgot to laugh by Bridgit mendler (don't mind me I was feeling nostalgic)

Into the walls by griff

Cardinal by Kacey musgraves

Milk by nanna

Slut! by Taylor swift

tagged by @taylortruther to shuffle my on repeat on Spotify and post the first 10 songs!

boredom

ok, so I can across this game that i reblogged 7 years ago. And I now feel old on so many levels ...

Bold the names you recognize; strike the names of the people you dislike.

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#30DaysWritingChallenge Day 22 : Put 10 Songs on Shuffle

I don’t have any specific music preferences so I basically listen to everything, and that’s exactly the reason why I created playlists for each type of music. The result might be so random but let’s just try.

Here we go..

The Sound - The 1975 

Atlantis - Bridgit Mendler feat. Kaiydo

I Will Follow You Into the Dark - Daniela Andrade 

Ku Ingin Kau Tahu - TheOvertunes 

Where You Wanna Be - Charles Williams

Time After Time - Eva Cassidy

The Only Exception - Paramore

Reason - Eva Celia

A Love That Will Last - Renee Olstead

Speak for Me - John Mayer 

 Yay.

The Get To Know Me Tag Thing

I was tagged by longlive-thedreamers (thanks Renee!)

Rules: Answer 30 questions and then tag 20 blogs you would like to know better.

1. Nicknames: H, Boo Boo, I have a friend that calls me HaeBaeBae sometimes… 2. Gender: Female 3. Star sign: Sagittarius 4. Height: 5′4" 5. Time: 7:55pm 6. Birthday: Nov 26 7. Favorite bands: Onerepublic, Imagine Dragons, Paramore, AJR, Karmin, Us The Duo, Tenth Avenue North, twentyonepilots, NEEDTOBREATHE, R5, Bad Suns, Maroon 5, way too many more… 8. Favorite solo artists: Sara Bareilles, Alessia Cara, Sabrina Carpenter, Hollyn, Bridgit Mendler, Jamie Grace, Tori Kelly, Colbie Caillat, Zara Larsson, Ingrid Michaelson, Taylor Swift, Lorde, Mat Kearney, Jon Bellion, Andy Grammar, Charlie Puth, even way way more 9. Song stuck in my head: I didn’t have any but now that I’m reading the question Capsize by FRENSHIP popped in my head 10. Last movie watched: Descendants 2 (shocker) 11. Last show watched: Big Brother (US 19) 12. When did I create my blog: ah idk 2011 probably eek 13. What do I post: whatever I feel 14. Last thing I googled: api developer definition 15. Do you have other blogs: nobody got time for dat 16. Do you get asks: yea but rarely 17. Why did you choose your url: “put on my favorite song” is a lyric from Sara Bareilles’ song Little Black Dress that she wrote on her uke (my fave!) in a hotel in NYC (a city I spend a lot of my time) about just getting through a hard time in beautiful way (“this doesn’t have to be a sad song”) ugh I love it and I altered since my blog is more tv than music 18. Following: 40 19. Followers: 923 20. Favorite colours: Turquoise/Teal, any blue/green combo or blue itself 21. Average hours of sleep: 5ish unless I can sleep in then like 10 lol 22. Lucky number: 26 (birthdate I’m lame) 23. Instruments: Piano, Ukulele, and Guitar but piano I played for years and learned how to read music and play classical and jazz whereas I just like to BS some chords on guitar/uke 24. What am I wearing: high waisted shorts and a tank top. Both blue. 25. How many blankets I sleep with: One big fuzzy comforter in the summer heat like a f o o l 26. Dream job: songwriter or video editor 27. Dream trip: Random but I kind of wanna check out Seattle. Also, I really should visit my birthplace (Bogota, Colombia) 28. Favorite food: Shrimp!! I love seafood, tacos are great, popcorn for snacking, and can never go wrong with a Shake Shack burger 29. Nationality: Colombian (no hablo espanol tho) 30. Favorite song now: Moonlight - Grace Vanderwaal, Miss You - Gabrielle Aplin, WAITING - NEEDTOBREATHE, Chillin’ Like A Villain - Sofia Carson & Descendants 2 Cast, Ultralife - Oh Wonder, God Bless This Mess - Jillian Jacqueline

Tagging: all my mutuals 👌🏼

Purple Haze, Renee Mendler

Medium: Professional Acrylic on Birchwood *This beauty comes framed in a white float frame, wired and ready to hang *Signed and dated on back, shipped with a signed certificate of authenticity.

https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-Purple-Haze/984756/3714691/view

You Had Me At Hello, Renee Mendler

My lifelong love and longing to be by the ocean inspires me to bring the viewer closer to the sea.

https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-You-Had-Me-At-Hello/984756/3836866/view