My first post falls on Bastille Day!

How appropriate that my first post on my new PipART blog should be on Bastille Day, given how many of my most admired artists come from France - Delacroix, Gericault, Monet, David and others - so many talented artists, way too many to name them all. When I look at the work of the artists who came before me I am humbled by their skill, encouraged by their example, and honored to be a small part of that history of artists contributing good to the world.

Most of you who read this already know me. You know I work mainly in collage, that I also love colored pencil, that I am passionate about creating art and knowing its history. You know that I feel strongly about the importance of art education. You may also know that I do my best to support and strengthen the cultural wealth of this amazing city, Dayton, Ohio. However, you may discover some new things about Marsha, the artist. I sure hope so!

I promise to keep my posts short and readable, and, hopefully, interesting. I plan to pop in every Monday to plant my thoughts on things art. In the meantime, you can check my website: www.pippengerart.com or go to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marsha.pippenger. 

I have my personal FB and two pages you may want to check: Pippengerart: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pippengerart 

or Pip's Awesome Cards: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pips-Awesome-Cards.

I will also have work on Pinterest soon. 

Well, that's it. Happy Bastille Day! And, if you are inspired, feed the artist with your comments..