RABBIT'S MOON ASHEVILLE STUDIO

GETTING SET UP FOR THE SUMMER.

THE STUDIO IS SURROUNDED BY NATURE.  THERE IS NOT A VIEW THAT DOES NOT CALL OF LUSH GREEN NEWLY LEAFING TREES.  BIRD FEEDERS SET OUT, IT TAKES A WHILE FOR THE BIRDS TO REALIZE WE ARE BACK.



 A EARLY VISITOR TO GREET US,  ROCKY RACCON, SO NAMED.  HE APPEARS TO BE FOND OF BIRD SEED.  HE IS ACTUALLY FAIRLY FRIENDLY, A YOUNG FELLOW I THINK.

THIS IS THE UPPER STUDIO, THERE IS A WORKSHOP IN THE GARAGE FOR SAWING, PAINTING, AND CONSTRUCTION.  THIS IS FOR PLANNING AND FINE WORK.  THE HORNETS NEST WAS FOUND BY A NEIGHBOR WHO WAS BORN AND RAISED IN THIS AREA.  ON HIS WALKS IN THE WOODS HE FINDS TREASURES HE BRINGS BACK FOR ME.  ONCE IT WAS SNAKE SKINS, ANOTHER TIME A BIRDS NEST OR AN UNUSUAL FUNGI OR INSECT.

IN THE DRAWERS OF MY TOOL BOX ARE A COLLECTION OF YEARS OF FINDS, OBJECTS OF DELIGHT.  SOME THINGS APPEAR ON THE STREET, OR ALLEY, SOME IN AN ANTIQUE SHOP OR THRIFT SHOP AND SOME ARE GIVE BY FRIENDS WHO KNOW I LOVES RUST AND INTERESTING FOUND OBJECTS.

NATURE INSPIRES ARTISTS, IT INSPIRES ME.  TO LOOK OUT AND SEE SUCH BEAUTY WHILE YOU CREATE CANNOT HELP BUT LEND TO THE WHOLE PROCESS.   

I WILL ADD PICTURES OF THE DOWNSTAIR WORKSHOP LATER SO YOU CAN GET A FEEL FOR THE WHOLE AREA.

VINCI, LEONARDO DA VINCI, IS THE STUDIO DOG.  HE KEEPS ME COMPANY AND GUARDS THE AREA FROM CAT INTERFERENCE AND THE LIKE.  HE TAKES HIS JOB VERY SERIOUSLY, KEEPING THE CAT AWAY THAT IS!

Joseph Cavalieri Continues to Shine!

JOSEPH CAVALIERI          NEW WORKS

Joseph is one of our favorite artists who we art Rabbit's Moon Studio love to follow. We first met Joseph at Duncan McClellen's Glass Studio where he was guest artist. He is an energetic highly productive artists.  He is constantly exhibiting, making art, or teaching.  His work is wonderful and I have an idea his workshops are fantastic as well.  I can hardly wait to sign up myself, as I am always loving to explore new media and learn new techniques. I think when an artist is willing to do that there is constant growth in oneself and ones art! You owe yourself a treat, check out Joseph on his website, go see his work in a show, or sign up for a workshop.  I plan too!

New York Artist Joseph Cavalieri was asked to create new work for a gallery in New York.  The work is entitled "Motown to Def JAM2.  The show was curated by Sou L Eo.  It will take place in Harlem on June 11th(6-9pm).  The address is La Maison d'Art Private Gallery at 259 West 132 Street New York.  It will be part of the ArtCrawl.
Cavalieri named worked with the song Soulsville by Isaac Hayes for inspiration.
slums, ghetto and blac, belt, they are all one and the same. And I call it Soulsville.

This song represents a look at the portrait of a depressive inner city in the 1970's and ends with a glint of hope that God will put an end to all of this misery or so it says in the song.

Blue Ridge Mountains on Site Blog with Rabbits Moon Studio

For the next few weeks Rabbits Moon Studio blog will be on site in the Asheville, North Carolina in the Blue Ridge/Smoky Mountains. Back in the Asheville studio...we will be getting everything out and set up again for in the studio. 

Mother and calf in the Blue Ridge mist   

View on our Mountain 

Pumpkin Patch in the late afternoon fall light

Fall is on its way

Rabbit's Moon Studio and House

 We will explore artists, craftsmen, foods, culture and the change of seasons.  We will have a round of visitors who love to do photography and art...so we hope to get them to share with us and all of you.  
The leaves have not turned yet, but the pumpkins are out ready for carving.  For those of you who don't know about pumpkin carving and live in areas where this is not a custom we will share this American custom with you and some recipes using pumpkin.  

WOW!  25,000 views since August.   A new bench mark for us here at Rabbit's Moon Studio!  We never thought when we sat down with a computer one day this would happen and we are so thankful for all of you who read our blog and who have become members.  There is a special treat waiting for members who have been so loyal this year!  We thank you from the bottom our hearts!!!!

Elizabeth Gordon

May art always be in you heart and lives!