9.29.2010

Perspectives 172: Kirsten Pieroth

Opening reception for "Perspectives 172: Kirsten Pieroth"

6:30pm: Gallery walk-through with the artist 7-9pm: Opening reception
September 30th, 2010
CAMH
5216 Montrose Blvd., Houston, TX, 77006
Help us celebrate the opening of work by Berlin-based artist Kirsten Pieroth. "Perspectives 172" is her first solo museum exhibition. The artist will lead a gallery walk-through at 6:30pm. Reception with cash bar and Fusion Taco truck.

9.18.2010

Who is Lydia?

I have been asked to post the answer to one essential question..."Who is Lydia?"

Well here goes… Lydia was my former middle name before I was married. I loved my middle name and since I replaced my middle name with my maiden name I had to find a way to make my name live on through other means. Well before I established my company I always signed my paintings as “Lydia”….so it was only natural for me to use this name for my company!

I of course could not just name my company LYDIA… so the word vision was attached.

I had a nephew named Logan Zion Houston, he was my God-son and first nephew, the most beautiful baby I ever set my eyes on. He passed away when he was 8 months old very suddenly, and it had torn a hole in my family and my heart.

When using the word “vision” I changed it to “ViZion” to include my nephew’s middle name.

The name LYDIA’S VIZIONS represents important things I have lost in my life, so I used them to bring life in my company.

Hence…. LYD!A’S VIZ!ONS!!!

9.17.2010

ART.Social

HOUSTON WE HAVE SOME WINE......

ART.Social
For grown ups only

Open a bottle of wine and let your creativity flow while you create your own masterpiece with one of Art League Houston's outstanding teaching artists! Great for absolute beginners and experienced artists alike, in this class you will produce works of high quality to take home at the end of the evening. Come alone or with friends and bring your beverage of choice. We provide everything else, including glasses, bottle openers, and your artistic materials. There is a refrigerator on site to keep your drinks cold. Sign up for one, two, or all sessions! Each class will have a different instructor and project. Details to follow.

Time:
6:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.
Thursday class dates:
(AS-1) Sept. 30, (AS-2) Oct. 21, (AS-3) Nov.11, or (AS-4) Dec. 2
Friday class dates:
(AS-5) Sept. 24, (AS-6) Oct. 8, (AS-7) Nov. 5, or (AS-8) Dec. 3


Tuition PER SESSION is $35 members / $45 non-members. Price includes supplies. Space is limited to 28 per session, so call us today to register! To register or for more information contact us at 713-523-9530.

9.09.2010

Frida Kahlo Quotes

Feet, what do I need you for when I have wings to fly?
-Frida Kahlo

I leave you my portrait so that you will have my presence all the days and nights that I am away from you.
-Frida Kahlo

I love you more than my own skin.
-Frida Kahlo

I never paint dreams or nightmares. I paint my own reality.
-Frida Kahlo

I paint my own reality. The only thing I know is that I paint because I need to, and I paint whatever passes through my head without any other consideration.
-Frida Kahlo

I paint self-portraits because I am so often alone, because I am the person I know best.
-Frida Kahlo

I tried to drown my sorrows, but the bastards learned how to swim, and now I am overwhelmed by this decent and good feeling.
-Frida Kahlo

My painting carries with it the message of pain.
-Frida Kahlo

Painting completed my life.
-Frida Kahlo

The only thing I know is that I paint because I need to, and I paint whatever passes through my head without any other consideration.
-Frida Kahlo

There have been two great accidents in my life. One was the trolley, and the other was Diego. Diego was by far the worst.
-Frida Kahlo

9.01.2010

Skession: Sketch Session

Bring your black books and pens. This is an open event to get your mind going and discuss art projects and art shows. Boondocks is providing $1 well drinks ALL night and $2.50 drafts until 8pm. Spread the word!

Every Wednesday from 5-8pm
Boondocks, 1417 Westheimer Rd