taking a break

"Independence Day"

I'm taking a break from painting this week. I feel really guilty about this, but I just need some time to think. I've been learning so much in my "Flying Lessons" I just need a week to take some time to process it.

Also, I have an exhibit coming up with my studio quilts. I know I said those were behind me, but I made nine quilts this spring that I think really need to be exhibited and I have an opportunity to do so with the Lincoln Artists' Guild.

So, I'll see you next week...for those of you in the United States, have a safe, fun, happy, wonderful FOURTH OF JULY!!

"the wedding cake"

© Heather Hingst Bennett

“The Wedding Cake”

from the COUTURE CONFECTIONS series

5″ x 7″

mixed-media acrylic with collage pieces on Ampersand Clayboard

Here's a sweet little piece I've been working on. I latched onto a "bridal guide" at the thrift store a few years ago and like to incorporate pieces from it in my cake paintings.

"madam no. 13"

© 2010 Heather Hingst Bennett
“Madam No. 13” from the COUTURE CONFECTIONS series< 8" x 10" x 1-1/2" acrylic, collage on stretched canvas

I think I finally got this how I want it. It took a lot of toil and re-working. I especially love the name. She does look like a "madam."

I'm also very excited to be taking Kelly Rae Roberts ecourse called FLYING LESSONS TIPS AND TRICKS TO HELP YOUR BUSINESS SOAR! I'm sure I'll learn a lot, but also hope to meet lots of other creative types. The class starts tomorrow!