A few days before the next show

Apples are beautiful, tasty and symbolic.....of lust of sin of knowledge....

Lately, I've been working hard, but mainly to escape from constantly obsessing over my poverty.  I know it's uncool to worry about anything as mundane as money, but I can't stop worrying and fretting and wondering.  It's probably unfair to Sparky, he's doing his best, and besides has this deep faith thing going on that keeps him from worry and despair, and occasionally I can put it aside and be in the moment, but mainly when I'm working.

I'm not "sharing" these thoughts on facebook......

Website redone

So after weeks of dithering, finally got my website redone.  Thank god it's over.....well at least for now....

Check it out:

http://www.faithwilsonart.com/

Later that month.....

I'm getting ready for the Paradise City Northampton Arts Festival.....AND  finally almost finished my new website!

http://www.faithwilsonart.com/

http://www.paradisecityarts.com/october/homeoct.html

Recipe for Disaster (Chicken)

Really Southern Fried Chicken

Separate the legs from the thighs; cut the breast into four pieces.  Remove the wings; cut off the small part of the wing.  Mix one cup flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper in a shallow pan.

Coat Chicken in flour mixture; shake off excess.  Heat suffiecient shortening in a heavy, 10 inch fry pan to a depth of about 3/4 inch.  Heat over medium-high heat until very hot.  Add four pieces of chicken, or five, depending upon size.  Immediately turn heat to medium; cover pan.   Turn chicken often.  You may turn the heat back to medium high if the chicken seems to be browning slowly.  It takes about 15 minutes to cook a piece of chicken.  You may pierce the piece-thickest part with a toothpick.  If the juice runs clear, the chicken is done.  Also you will learn to “hear” that it is done-the frying sound quiets down as the chicken cooks.  Place the cooked pieces on paper towels, on a shallow pan.  When chicken is done, turn heat onto high.  Leave house, and sit outside on a blanket and eat your chicken.  When the firemen come, share the chicken with them.

September

Well, here it is, September, and back to work, getting ready for Fall Shows.  Fall shows include:

Northampton, Mass. - http://www.paradisecityarts.com/october/homeoct.html

Philadelphia, Pa. - http://pmacraftshow.org/

Washington, DC - http://www.craftsamericashows.com/WASH_main.htm

and

Boston, Mass. - http://www.societyofcrafts.org/cbholiday/holidayinfo.asp


The piece above, is titled "family" and was inspired by a family gathering this summer.

End of summer

End of summer......now I'm getting ready for fall shows.  I haven't finished my website (dammit) and have to get back to work on it.  But I did finish 7 pieces this week, and am looking forward to the fall.

My biggest excitement is that I'll be doing the Philadelphia Museum Show!!

http://pmacraftshow.org/

So keep tuned.  Also, keep tuned to my other blog, faitheism, for other thoughts.

Floorcloth Workshop

Make your own floorcloth in an intensive 5 day workshop on Maryland’s Beautiful Eastern Shore

Award winning artist Faith Wilson has shown in America’s most prestigious Art/Craft Shows, including: American Craft Council shows, The Smithsonian Craft Show, The Washington Craft Show, and The American Craft Exposition.  To see more, visit: www.faithwilsonart.com

Enjoy the Farmstay Experience at Crow Farms’ Bed & Breakfast

You will be staying at Crow Farms B & B, a beautiful farm and winery just north of historic Chestertown.  Included in the five day workshop are four nights, breakfasts and lunches.  Supper is optional and an additional  nominal fee will be asked for this.  There are many wonderful eateries nearby. And we can order pizza to be delivered.

Although the workshop is intensive, there will be opportunities to tour the area, or just relax and enjoy your stay at the farm.  There is a pool, a wine tasting room, and a wonderful vegetable garden.  To learn more about Crow Farm, please visit the site:

http://www.crowfarmmd.com/

for more information:  email me at:

fai.wilson@gmail.com