Well, hasn't it been sometime since I have posted on the art blog.
I am moving down the road in brain cancer treatment. Obviously this takes up most of my focus currently. I am seven months out from my initial craniotomy and have my first MRI tomorrow after Gamma Knife in January. If you want to catch up on this you can go to the Caring Bridge Journal.

I currently have two paintings at the Workhouse in Lorton in the "Women Made" exhibit.



Almost all of the New Mythology paintings have sold and I have three commissions waiting on me, so I'll be back at the easel soon.

Upcoming Exhibit

My next exhibit "Modern Mythologies" and will be hosted by the Howard County Center for the Arts. The shows hangs from November 4 to December 16. The opening reception will be held on November 11 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This show pairs my New Mythology work with the life-sized, figurative sculptures by Maryland artist Sarah Wegner. Here is the HCCA website.

For more information, call 410-313-2787 or email beth@hocoarts.org.

Somaphony Launch Party

My friend, Nate Lewis of Somaphony is proud to announce Open (he)Art Surgery. The Somaphony Launch Party!

Please join Somaphony for an unforgettably funky evening as they officially launch into the District!

Somaphony is a clothing & art line based out of Washington, DC that combines elements of music & anatomy into surreal designs. If you are in the D.C. area, go and support art.

Visit the Somaphony website.

Terry Dixon Reenslavement Revisited at Caton Merchant Gallery

My friend, Chicago artist Terry Dixon has an exhibit in Manassas VA:

"Telling that slavery did not end with the Civil War,Terry Dixon presents a body of work depicting African-Americans being forced to work for free from 1865 to 1945. His work is created through abstract digital images with acrylics, oil pastels and inks. Terry Dixon lives in Chicago where he continues his artistic discipline. He is as associate professor of computer arts."

The show runs from September 8th - October 26th. His work is remarkable, so go see it if you are in the area.

The Helium Burden Blog

I have started back at my other blog The Helium Burden with regular posts about my brain cancer diagnosis. I decided to share that blog here with you, my fellow artist and friends. I love dialogue and welcome it, so don't hesitate to share your thoughts and comments.

Here is the CaringBridge site my husband keeps updated.

Recently, I was approached local artist friends offered to put together a benefit to help Craig and I with medical expenses accruing from my recent diagnosis. I am overwhelmed, humbled by and grateful for the generosity of artists and volunteers who have committed to be a part of this act of service and sacrifice. The event will be on November 5th from 4 to 6 p.m. here in my town of Fredericksburg at my church, New City Fellowship. I am speechless, to be honest.

My hope and desire is to get back to the easel once radiation is over early October.

Until then, I have a few paintings left from the "Birds" show at FCCA if you would like one. As always I can work with you on payment.



"Sparrow"
5"x7" oil on panel
$300



"Black Swan"
5"x7" oil on panel
$300


"Osprey"
5"x7" oil on panel
$300



'Magpie"
5"x7" oil on panel
$300



"Dark Eyed Junco"
5"x7" oil on panel
$300



"Ruby Throated Hummingbird"
30"x24" oil on panel
$1200



"Osprey"
5"x7" oil on panel
$300



"Great Tit (UK)"
5"x7" oil on panel
$300


"Bald Eagle"
30"x24" oil on panel
$1200


"Cedar Waxwing"
5"x7" oil on panel
$300



"Hummingbird"
5"x7" oil on panel
$300

Medical and Art Update.

This coming week I begin six weeks of radiation and chemotherapy to treat my recent diagnosis of GBM Multiforme brain cancer. You can get the details here if you want to catch up on the last month.

My passion, "New Mythology" paintings will be exhibited along with the work of sculptor Sarah Wegner in a show called "Modern Mythologies' at the Howard County Center for the Arts in Ellicott City Maryland this coming November.
The opening reception is Friday November 11th from 6 to 8 p.m. The show will exhibit through Friday December 16th.

I so appreciate and love you all. More than you can know.

A few things.

We have had a quite a journey over the last several weeks. You can read about it here.

The "Birds" show has closed. Here are the paintings that are still available. Shoot me a private message at tracey@traceyclarke.com if you'd like to purchase. As always, payment plans work great for me, too. Thank you to everyone who bought work from the show. Enjoy.