2012 APRIL BLOG
CONSTRUCT #5 The image is of another CONSTRUCT (abstract designs were discussed more in last month's blog). This and other paintings from our SikesArt website were projected on two large screens for one of the continuing education sessions at the University of Texas. At the invitation of Bob Coffee, my artist husband and I kicked off the "Austin Artists" series for Quest members on the U.T. Campus. QUEST is one of 4 very popular continuing ed programs at the University of Texas at Austin. LAMP, SAGE, QUEST AND FORUM were founded in that order. All have a curriculum of a variety of subjects to interest their members who must be 55 years of age or older. Several years ago we made a similar presentation to members of SAGE. To both groups I remarked that they were getting two painters for the price of one. To many it seems a curiosity that Charles and I are both painters. We began sharing our interest in art at age 14 when we were in high school...