Memory- Digital Art by Tracey Grumbach

Wow, do we have a lot to catch up on! I've been gone for quite a while, completely swamped in life. Many wonderful things have happened, although the process of all of that has been overwhelmingly stressful. I don't seem to be juggling stress very well these days...not sure why. I'm just a bundle of nervous energy and I am ready to feel settled again.

Professionally, I am excited to catch you up on what has been happening.  First, I am thrilled that several Instagram hubs have recently featured my art. It is always an extreme honor to have others like and share my work. Unfortunately, this has also led to an increase in people stealing my images and calling them their own. Not a stress I would like to deal with!

Second, I am thrilled to announce that the feature artwork and article I am writing for Somerset Digital Studio has been submitted and approved ahead of deadline! That was a huge relief to get off my plate. Now, I just need to wait for the editors to send me PDF proofs of the layout in mid-January before it goes to print. The magazine will hit newsstands on March 1!

I am also proud to say that one of my creations, We Are the Moon, has been featured in a Mobile Art Showcase on Flickr. I have also been invited by Joanne Carter, a well respected photographer and mobile art artist, to join a comprehensive Artist Directory of mobile/digital artists. It is quite an honor to be asked to join this list of amazing artists! I am currently working on getting all my images and biography to her now!

Also, I have been informed that I will be the Featured Artist at Arts By the Bay Gallery for the show opening in April 2017! I am so excited because the show will last through June, which means I can once again hold my fundraiser for Lyme Disease Awareness Month in May! So, be looking for more information on that coming in the months ahead!

Thank you to all who constantly support me and my art. I've sold many pieces lately and I can't describe how it feels to know you like my art enough to purchase it for your homes. It truly is a dream come true.

I am hoping everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and are staying snug and warm while preparing for the winter holidays. God bless...

xo

Thomas' Barn- Landscape Photography by Tracey Grumbach

Thomas' Barn was taken at Poplar Forest, VA

As I mentioned a while ago, my digital art piece, Four Pillars, was selected as one of the displayed images in Havre de Grace library's juried exhibition (there were 77 entries for only 13 spots, so that in and of itself is an honor).  I am so excited to announce that Friday night, I attended the artist's reception with my family and discovered that out of the 13 entries, Four Pillars won honorable mention! One piece of art (a beautiful watercolor called M.I.A.) won grand prize and three others were chosen for honorable mention, mine being one of those three. I was so shocked and pleased that other artists saw value and talent in my work. The show is on display at Havre de Grace Library during regular business hours now through December 7th if you'd like to see all the entries.

Here are a few snapshots from the event:

Four Pillars (top) is on display at Havre de Grace Library.

My beautiful children (including my oldest son's gorgeous girlfriend). From left to right:
Me, Brenna, Zachary, Natalie, Leah, and Tyler.

My husband, Brian, and me.

Also, I will be working at Arts By the Bay Gallery in Havre de Grace this Saturday. Stop in and see me before we switch shows.  This is the last time my current pieces will be hanging there before the new show goes up! I will be there from 11:00AM-2:30PM. Hope to see you there!