Well folks…it happens from time to time, and I have to admit it has happened to me. What is the ‘it’ you ask? Well…since you asked…I have been in a slump. Most of you that are familiar with my work know that I tend to diversify quite a bit and am always experimenting. Sometimes this experimenting frenzy can lead to lots and lots of work and ideas; and sometimes it just doesn’t get up and go. I burn myself out I think. Then I don’t work. Then I get very short tempered. Then I get downright down and sad. This is where I have been for a bit now...just plain blah.  I find it very interesting how the sadness moves about on its journey. It starts as a little twinge of an idea in my mind, then settles in my eyes for a while, then decides to move its way down to my heart and sits heavy there for what seems the longest time.  

I took a little hiatus to Florida to spend time with family and friends and that helped to put some sun back in my heart and soul. Vitamin D and Love very much dried up some of the sadness. But have no fear I’m on an upward climb with…you guessed it…new ideas, media combinations and subject matter.
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Fishing in Florida. I caught a Sheep Head!
I am currently working on a triptych that I hope to have finished by the end of the month. I would give you a sneak peek…but then what fun would it be to see the whole thing come together in the end? I promise to have pictures and such as it is complete. Those of you, who have stopped by to Studio 8 either for 2nd Friday events or for a little visit, have already seen how it is progressing. For the rest of you…you will just have to wait.
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I have a show going on right now through May 30th at the Creative Arts Gallery on the main floor of the Creative Arts and Event Center. My show is called: Layered Senses: Works by Cagney King. It is the first time that all of my work has been assembled together in one place and I have to say for me it seems almost like a journey in time. It is definitely an interesting exercise to walk through the gallery show, then come up to my studio and see what I’m currently working on…very different indeed.

And, conveniently while the body of work is out of my studio, I have been able to make some changes there. I am happy to announce that Studio 8 has expanded! I have taken over the connecting space next to me and have spread out a bit! Whew…the much needed space is a welcome one as I was getting very cramped and also having difficulty working on larger pieces. The expansion will allow me to work on larger pieces and also I won’t have to worry about disturbing my current body of work while working on new paintings. (Over spatter and such was becoming a worry). So I can now proudly say that we are now Studio 8 and 8b! I’m in the process of setting everything up and moving things around to suit me…but I have no doubt soon I will tire of this nesting process and just jump into working again…I hope…that would be good anyway…that is the plan…yes! I am sticking to the plan...  

Keep your notes and e-mails coming…they are definitely what keep me going strong! If you have a chance, do come and visit Studio 8 and 8b…the next 2nd Friday will be on May 14th!
 


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John King
04/20/2010 10:24

Should we be concerned for the artist who was formerly in Studio 8b? This does not have anything to do with you borrowing that plastic wrap and shovel does it? =)

The expansion sounds very exciting and hopefully it will allow you to spread out your work so all of your amazing art can be seen by those that visit the studio.

After you get settled I will have to come check it out.

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Janet
04/20/2010 13:33

I'm glad you have more space now! Woohoo! Throw those elbows around and start splashin' some more paint, sister!

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studio 12A
04/20/2010 16:50

I hear you concerning having "down" times. I too have been in a slump. After viewing the art at the Cleveland Clinic, I found exciting, contemporary expression-some even with video. Also took a trip to Cleveland's Museum of Art. Thought of you when I saw Cubists' works and the sand mixed in with the paint. Roger bought me a new sketchbook, pocketsize, that expands like a Japanese book. Went to pleine air on Saturday and sketch building in Charlottesville.
Happy for you too-expanding-eager to see your show too. I hope to be there May 14. Art shows this week are keeping me close to the kids.

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Tina Steele Lindsey link
04/20/2010 17:49

Cagney, Tina here, must be something in the air we artists are feeling deeply. It was that way for me last week, ruined two paintings, literally, put them down, mojo just not there. It will get better, my best to you!

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Claudia link
05/06/2010 10:17

Congrats on the new space!
Yes..lack of sun and family makes for the blues....this is why we are planning to begin spending our winters in summer (going south)!
Love & light to you,
Claudia

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