I Met Some New Artists

And I want to introduce another Art Tribe friend.

I haven't quit the flower project ...

  

... but I've also been checking out some of the short workshops on  Sketchbook Revival.  Last time I mentioned I checked it because a couple artist I follow were doing workshops.  Well, I found two new ones to follow. 

Both of the new ones are Urban Sketchers and since I’ve recently joined Urban Sketchers West Michigan I wanted to check what they were teaching.  Love what they do!  The two are Dutch artist Koosje Koene  and Irish artist Roisin Cure.  If you’re interested in what Urban Sketchers is all about check these two artists out.

And as long as I’m introducing, meet another Art Tribe friend, Bette DelVechio.  Here’s a sample of her work.

Bette grew up in Pittsburgh, Pa. She tells me “It’s possible the diversity of the people and the area has had some influence on my work.

Like my friend Sandy, Bette has always known she was an artist.  As a young girl she was always designing and sewing outfits for her dolls.   When she was 5 or 6 she was designing and sewing complete outfits for a baby doll! What great fun!

I can certainly relate to what motivates her – she says “It’s just a need.  If I don’t spend time in my studio regularly I get cranky.”  I hope I don’t get cranky but I know, like Bette, I just have to do it.

Most of Bette’s work these days is 2D (paintings) but she still does clay work and a bit of jewelry. When I asked her if her work has changed over the years she said as she continues her trek into art, she learns and grows.  “Hopefully, I’m getting better.”

Bette also enjoys entertaining friends with a good meal when she has time to cook.  Cooking is another creative outlet and you’ll find some of those creative treats when the Art Tribe has it’s exhibit at the Gallery Uptown in July.  Plan on it.