2010 Cedars Open Studio Tour

Mark your calendars to visit Dallas' Cedars neighborhood ... November 20, 2010. The Cedars in Dallas will be opening up the studios. Studio Art and Soul will be participating. Visit us at 1505 Beaumont.

Studio Art & Soul Artists

The Artists of Studio Art & Soul

Here we are...All eleven of us at the Open Studio Tour.

What a fun, creative bunch of artists!!!

From left to right: Grant, Gail, Linda, Donna, Kay,

Karen, Mark Carol, Michael, Suzy and Sharon.

Sharon Hodges: "See Spot Run", 30x40x2

See Spot splash is more accurate, yes? And 'spot'? how many retrievers do you know named Spot? Not a regal name for one of the smartest working dogs on the planet, nevertheless, you get the idea. This is the start of something new for me, style-wise. First, it is larger (30x40x2)....I am happier painting in a large format, as the size allows for broader, more intense gestures.......and, instead of painting a 'picture', I am trying to capture the raw emotion in a specific moment. If you have ever had the pleasure of observing a well trained retriever on the hunt, you know exactly what I mean....these majestic animals yearn for the moment that they are released to retrieve, in this instance, a fallen duck....and the exploding joy of that moment is palpable. Let me know what you think....To purchase this painting, use the button below, $900 plus s/h. To see more of my paintings, please visit my BLOG. Thanks for viewing my art.

Sharon Hodges: "Well, are you gonna share?", 11x14x2

I damaged my shoulder a few weeks ago....Holding a brush was actually painful, so I am painting with my left hand. This is challenging, but likely a very good exercise. It forces me to slow down, and frankly, I am pleased with this left handed painting. These folks were enjoying a spring day in Asheville, NC. I hope he shared the snack with his dog. To purchase this painting, please click the link below. This is painted on gallery canvas, so no need to frame. (Sold)

Sharon, Kay, Karen, Donna and Carol!

Dutch Art Gallery Reception

Artists of Texas Show: Somewhere in Texas...A Painting Begins

Saturday, October 17, 2009

In photo: Sharon Hodges, Kay Wyne, Karen Rike, Donna Page, and Carol Morgan (all Studio Art & Soul Artists) standing in front of Sharon's paintings. I don't know where Suzy was when this was taken, and Mark missed out on the photo also. A good time...lots of art at the show!