Art Bubble Residency

Before I turned 40 years old, in April of 2019, I thought about how I wanted to celebrate, and I realized that what I really wanted was to take the time for an artist residency. It took a few months to work out all the details, but I was finally scheduled for a two-week residency at the Vermont Studio Center in March 2020. I thought, great, at least I will make it before I turn 41.

That was just before Covid hit. My residency was postponed to May 2020, then postponed again to May 2021. In March 2021, I received word that all VSC residencies were on pause, indefinitely. I would have to re-apply if I wanted to attend in the future, and the re-opening date has not been announced.

Needless to say, I was disappointed. I called one of my long time painting friends, for solace. She was encouraging, and willing to consider the idea of making our own painting retreat. Luckily the stars aligned for us to spend ten days in Mount Gretna, testing out the new Art Bubble Residency. While not what I originally set out to do, this residency was renewing, productive and has set me on a path of making art for the summer.

Two by Two at Cerulean Gallery

Rose Moon, 2020, thread and acrylic on linen, 12 x 12 inches

Two by Two will open at Cerulean Arts on November 25, 2020. The exhibition of small works will feature four of my newest thread paintings, that are each 12 x 12 inches. Each of the artists in the show have created four works of art that are the same size. The works will be installed two over two, highlighting the consistency in format, while inviting viewers to find similarities and differences amongst the artworks.

Virtual Reception and Artists’ Talk: Saturday, December 5 at 2 p.m.
Click here to Register for the Artists’ Talk Event

Exhibition continues through December 24, 2020.

Cerulean Arts is located at 1355 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19123

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People's Response Art Show at Zoetropolis

The People’s Response is a way for Lancaster artists to respond to the climate of our country leading up to the 2020 election in a way that inspires positive change through art. All the artworks were created on newspaper, which easily accessible, and becomes a lovey metaphor as artists literally paint over and transform the news.

Summer night skies loom large in my memories of northern Wisconsin and have become a place that symbolizes escape and meditation, when I need to clear my mind.

The exhibition is free and open to the public through the month on November at Zoetropolis, 112 N. Water St., Lancaster, PA 17603.

Art Barter Mart at Modern Art

Lunch hour ride to the neighborhood Art Barter Mart @itsmodernart 🚲🎯🎨 picked up a really rad trophy and left behind some #stayhomeandread painted bookmarks! #artbartermart Thanks for making my day a lot brighter, Libby 😘 you really are making Lancaster feel better.

My Backyard Garden, a portfolio of coloring pages

I have finally printed a limited edition of “My Backyard Garden, a portfolio of coloring pages.” Rather than binding the pages into a book, these individual drawings of flowering plants and garden critters are ready to be colored and then easily displayed. The 12 x 9” Portfolio includes 10 drawings printed on acid-free cardstock, with signed cover sheet.

About this project: I have always been fascinated by secret gardens. One beautiful spring day, I realized that there was a lovely world of flowering plants in my own backyard. I started making drawings from observation of my backyard garden. The insects and creatures were added, from imagination or photo reference, to the observed floral drawings adding another layer of wonder and magic to the images. I hope you enjoy coloring these pages, as much as I enjoyed drawing them.

Order Details: $14 each. Free Lancaster local delivery. $7 Priority Mail shipping in US.

Click this email link heidileitzke@gmail.com to place your order. The email will prompt you to select your portfolio color (Blossom Pink {pink is sold out,} Robin’s Egg Blue, Sage Green) and select delivery or shipping.

Payment via Venmo, PayPal, cash or check.