I have been absolutely fascinated...

 

I have been absolutely fascinated with the French philosopher Michael Foucault and the Surrealist painter Rene Magrittee.  These two men had a wonderful exchange about a work Magrittee painted called: This is Not A Pipe.

 I frequently return and reread the exchange because it is all about reality and just is reality.  A topic that has fascinated me before the movie “The Matrix” but when The Matrix made visible what philosopher’s have been debating for a long time and still are.

This morning I came across the writer Sol LeWill – I have come across is writing frequently but this little saying he wrote hit the nail on the head for me. 

Obviously a drawing of a person

Is not a real person, but the drawing

Of a line is a real line.

Abstraction

 

Featured image: White Road- A Creative's Journey

There must always be a beginning, and the beginning is quite abstract. Abstraction begins the journey to imagination and creativity. Imagination and Creativity lead to conceptualism and theory. 

Thus the journey begins.

Gypsy Accepted Into Exhibition

 

Featured image: Gypsy

I am incredibly honored that my work, "Gypsy," has been invited by jurors Chuck Rouse (AWS, NWS, WFWS, SDWS) and Keiko Tanabe (AWS, NWS, SDWS) to participate in the 15th Annual Signature American Watermedia International Exhibition at the Fallbrook Art Center in Fallbrook, California. The exhibition dates are from 3/3/24 to 3/31/24, with the Opening Reception scheduled for March 15th.

Western Federation of Watercolor Societies #49 Announcement

 

Featured work: Field of Dreams

I am so honored to be chosen and wanted to share the announcement with you! -CEA

Western Federation of Watercolor Societies #49 Announcement

The Western Federation of Watercolor Societies is a group of watercolors societies:  WFWS Members: Arizona Watercolor Association (AWA), Colorado Watercolor Society (CWS), Idaho Watercolor Society (IWS), New Mexico Watercolor Society (NMWS), San Diego Watercolor Society (SDWS), Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild (SAWG),        Southwestern Watercolor Society (SWS), Utah Watercolor Society (UWS), Watercolor Society of Oregon (WSO), and        West Texas Watercolor Society (WTWS)Christine Alfery is a member of several of these societies.  She recently submitted her work to be juried for the WFWS49 exhibition, through the Arizonia Watercolor Societies members. Christine submitted her work “Field of Dreams” for this exhibition.  Stan Miller juried the entries. Stan Miller has been a professional painter in watercolor and egg tempera for more than thirty years.  He is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society as well as an AWS award winner.

Christine’s artwork “Field of Dreams” was selected to be a part of this exhibition from all the membership entries from the WFWS members.  Christine states, “I just can’t believe that this work was selected for this outstanding exhibition, and I am truly honored out of all those outstanding artists from these art societies.”

I'm Honored!

Featured image: The Cowboy 

I was so honored and surprised to see that the Red River Watercolor Society's announcement for their 2024 exhibition used my painting Cowboy.  Just thought I would share!

My Circles

 

Featured image: Just Because

“I am seeking. I am striving. I am in it with all my heart.” Vincent van Gogh 

My Circles

drawn with innocent

immediate

mark making

free from inhibition

full, empty, imperfect?

oh yes

my circle is….

creation and just is.

Green Dress Accepted Into Exhibition

 

Featured image: Green Dress

I am thrilled and honored to announce that my artwork, Green Dress, has been accepted into the 47th International Watermedia Exhibition at the Watercolor Art Society - Houston being held March 3-31, 2024. Grateful for this incredible opportunity to showcase my work alongside talented artists from around the world!