A few years back I set out to draw a family portrait. Not wanting a traditional, representational portrait, I went for abstract.
We have a very character-ful family. Each of our personlities, styles, appearances, moods, and interests are quite different, and each of us is engaged in interesting pursuits. We are in the semiconductor industry; glass sculpting, casting, fusing, beadmaking, and jewelry making; drawing; baseball playing and umpiring; softball; music, with family members playing classical and jazz piano, euphonium, saxophone, clarinet and baritone; writing; childcare; volunteering; kayaking; beekeeping; classic car restoration; languages including mandarin, french and japanese; vegetarianism; recycling; wrestling; pets including a great dane and a python; and each person has their own brand of intelligence and humor.
I depicted us as a giant sunflower, one of my favorites. Each family member has a section of the sunflower face, with each of us a “puzzle piece” of the whole. Within each family member’s section, I have drawn details about them, their personality and interests. Brent’s and my marriage vows are the thread that ties our whole family together.
Recently I submitted my drawing to the Statewide Drawing and Print Competition and Exhibition at the Triton Museum in Santa Clara. Last week I received a letter with acceptance to the exhibition! Over 600 drawings were submitted and 70 chosen for the exhibition. I am completely pleased to be included!
For local people, the opening reception for the exhibition will be December 11, 7:00 – 9:00pm. www.TritonMuseum.org