Moon Musings - April
“No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn. April is a promise that May is bound to keep, and we know it.”
What promises do we make to ourselves and our art practices that are somehow sidelined by the obstacles and pressures that inevitably face us in this mortal journey? It’s quite easy to relegate our art practices as something that can fit around the edges of life, rather than giving it the gravitas that it deserves. If you don’t create art, what is your palette? Is it your glorious garden, with the plants you choose functioning as your expression? Is it your kitchen, where you create edible sensations lovingly created to nourish the ones you love? Is it your empathy, which you use to heal your beloveds with your boundless compassion? We all create art in diverse ways and multiple ways. May is bound to keep the promise in our quote, and the assurance that brings is comforting. When it comes to our art practices, whatever form they take, we are bound to keep that promise for ourselves, honoring it as we do. When we do that, we in turn honor ourselves in a deep, foundational, and authentic way.
New Artisan Food Market Items
My, oh my! Our artisan food market is such a hit! Carter’s regulars are making it known that he’s their go-to lunch spot, he’s selling out of sourdough nearly as fast as he can bake it, and he is expanding his offerings to rave reviews.
After you grab a fabulous lunch and sweet treat for dessert, look at the latest items we have in the market! We have Fredericksburg Peach Honey, peach and whiskey BBQ sauce, and Texas flower jellies!
New Workshops!
Our mission to spread art joy and love is continuing to thrive! Head on over to our workshop page to check out the newest workshops including a stamped ceramic tray, collage, and palette painting.
Come play and discover your art passion!
April Artist Reception & Art Walk
Janice Clark
Janice is one of our celebrated Moon Over Water artist for April! Her fascination with pearls led her to create an exquisite line of elegant, yet casual jewelry that you’ll love! Her pieces are highly collectible and make wonderful gifts!
Come celebrate her with us from 4-6 PM on April 13 at Moon Over Water Gallery, 302 South Austin Street in charming downtown Rockport, Texas.
In her own words, Janice says, “I think of my work as unique, handmade artisan jewelry inspired by our beautiful coastal surroundings – colors, shapes, textures, blue sky and blue water. I hope that my elegant but casual creations will be fun and easy to wear and bring back memories of great vacations and easy summer days.”
The April Austin Street Art Walk is Saturday April 13th!
Meet Janice Clark and other MOW artists, enjoy snacks from the deli, and visit all the shops and the Rockport Center for the Arts in downtown Rockport.
April Art Prompt
Make a promise to yourself to work on your art practice for a span of time. Maybe you’ll work in your sketchbook for 10 minutes a day for 10 days. Maybe you’ll research new supplies for an expanded direction in your art, like those new brushes that you’ve been eyeing. Maybe you’ll walk in nature each day for 20 minutes with the express intention of gathering inspiration from the way sunlight lands on leaves. Set the promise and keep it for yourself.