Goldsworthy Fun at School & YouTube

At the local Elementary School, I run an Arts "pull-out" for kids who test as being creative. We meet once a week to explore art ideas. I have the help of the Specialist teacher and other artists.

Today, we played outdoors Andy Goldsworthy-style. It was tremendous fun. We watched a short power point about Andy and a segment of Rivers and Tides, the movie about him, to get an idea of his motivations. Each child dove right in and started using found materials to create a natural sculpture or pictorial element. Here are a few photos.

The Family Tree of the Rainbow

The book is available at the EcoMental in Yellow Springs, OH. It is the story drawn from the Maori heritage of Raymond Ruka, the author. I did the layout and illustrations. The cover art is by Tanya Ruka.

We did a story time at YS Library a few years ago - may be time to visit again... You can purchase our book at Eco Mental in YS, a lovely store on Main St - very green!

Book Info

The 'Family Tree of the Rainbow' book will be sold at present at the Emporium in Yellow Springs during the month of July. The US price is $25.00. You may also contact Libby Rudolf or Raymond Ruka to purchase. Here is the Ancient Whispers website, http://www.ancientwhispers.co.nz/index.html

Art and Book Opening

I am exhibiting original watercolor paintings of children, landscapes as well as illustrations from

"Family Tree of the Rainbow", a recently published book, at Emporium Coffee/Underdog Cafe

on Main St, Yellow Springs, OH

July 1-31.

There will be an opening July 14 - 3pm Book reading/sharing with refreshments 1st opportunity to purchase this book in the U.S. * Bring the family! *

Then... 4-5:30pm - music with Jeanne Ulrich, Steve Cheney and friends Wine/snacks - Art Opening

This painting was done from a memory of a visit to a Vermont farm - lots of friendly cows.