It has been such a joy to see the trees coming out in bloom in the last few weeks.  Wouldn’t it be great to enjoy the emergence of spring all year round? 

Here are a few images from RED DOT Project artist members that celebrate the season.

Sara Guren  ::  Bud  ::  Photography on canvas

 Barney Taxel  ::  Daffodil Hill, Lakeview Cemetary  ::  Photograph

Fuchs & Kasparek  ::  Erie Spring  ::  Photograph

Lee Heinen  :: Earthly Delights ::  Painting

Here are a few shots of the piece that Rene Culler is working on for GCP Shared Services more commonly known as Positively Cleveland, Greater Cleveland Partnership and COSE.   This is a piece that has been commissioned for their reception area.  The work is comprised of lots (LOTS!) of flat round glass pieces that will be mounted from a the wall with a backing of wire mesh.

Rene has developed a technique to handpaint the glass that gives a range of color and pattern.  I am looking forward to the installation at the end of the month.  Look for more pics then.

Join the Cleveland Sketchcrawl this Saturday, 5 April from 10 am to noon.  Meet at the Arcade (it runs between Superior Ave. and Euclid Ave., about a block or so east of Public Square) at 10 a.m with sketchpad and pen.

 You can catch up on previous crawls at the Cleveland Sketchcrawl blog here.  And at Karen Sandstrom’s blog here.

 One of Karen’s sketches from February at the Cleveland Public Library.

I had the good fortune of doing a studio visit to RED DOT Project artist member, Mona Kolesar.  Mona works in the back of a garage on her abstract wall pieces.  There are skylights that flood the space and a great view of her backyard.  She works with natural materials, such as granite, slate, marble, and stone to create her artwork.   Her work is inspired by natural themes and gives a sense of permanence to our fast changing world.

Mona works largely on commission, working hand in hand with the contractor, architect, and owners to create a piece best suited for the environment.  Just as importantly is the planning the proper supports for these pieces that are heavy due to their materials and lighting to properly illuminate the work.

Some additional images of Mona’s work.

Fracture, 23″ x 68″ x 4″

Nocturnal Sine, 40″ x 72″ x 6″