Dear Friends of Hempel Studios,
As many of you may already know, Hempel Studios has pulled up stakes from the studio beneath the Blue Elephant in Frederick. I have not yet established a new physical studio space, so there are sculptures in process in the foyer of our new little 1930s cottage. We have yet to sell our fabulous little bungalow in Frederick. Please send real-estate well-wishes in our direction!
For the next few months, I will be working on the final capstone project for my Master's degree at Hood College. I've been taking classes part-time for the past four years and now I am nearly complete! My course of study has been a chance for me to delve into the history and tradition of Medieval and Renaissance art. The final paper will focus on a fifteenth-century Italian altarpiece by Piero della Francesca. Bruce Cole says of Piero della Fransceca that “while basing his art firmly on time-honored traditions, principles, and types, he was able to create a highly original style and interpretation.” This is my goal as well and I hope that I am able to take away from this paper some valuable things that I can incorporate into my studio work.
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Many Blessings,
Sarah
