Monday, October 4, 2010

My Artist Residency


I arrived at the Huyck Preserve in Rensselaerville, NY on Friday near the end of an absolute deluge here in the upper Hudson Valley (and elsewhere). We had 5 inches of rain in about 24 hours. That afternoon seemed all about water! In any case, I am finally here in this beautiful place for my week as one of several ComEnArt Artists in Residence over this season. This program allows artists to stay for one or two weeks at the beautiful Preserve to work in a retreat-like setting. In return, the artist donates one or two pieces of artwork completed during the stay. I have contemplated applying for this residency for several years - finally got it together this year and I was pleased to be accepted.

I have been taking lots of photos (these are from my twilight walk to Myosotis Lake on Friday) and started some drawings that are helping me to narrow my focus and decide on a project to complete by Friday this week.

Now I am off to set up my studio in the research building. Rain is expected today, so it will be good time to settle in there.

1 comment:

The Itsy Bitsy Spill said...

Chris good morning! It's about 7am Wednesday another sleepless night it was for me and so I woke up and found your lovely message in my blog. First and foremost it is nice to meet you!

I love your blog!!! Very inspiring orgainic and beautiful. Taking a stroll through your blog was refreshing and welcoming!

thanks for your visit!