Congrats to Sal Scalora, the new host of channel 14's "Artists and Authors."

Last year, I was interviewed on the local Northeast Connecticut arts program, the Charter cable channel 14 TV show Artists and Authors. The longtime host of the show, Erica Pagliuco, resigned recently--so the show's producers put out a call for a new host.

So, I was asked by the producer of Artists and Authors to return to their studios and be an interviewee for some potential hosts they were auditioning.

I was happy to help, as the show is fantastic and it needs to continue!

I am thrilled to report that the wonderful and knowledgeable Salvatore "Sal" Scalora was chosen as the new host of Artists and Authors.

Sal was most recently the Director of the Benton Museum at the University of Connecticut.

Sal Scalora received the President’s Award for Promoting Multiculturalism and Affirmative Action at UConn last year. He was a Resident Visiting Artist and Wampler Professor of Art at James Madison University in 1995. He graduated from UConn with a fine arts degree before earning his master’s degree at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1976.

Sal and his vast knowledge and experience will be as asset to the show. Congrats, Sal!

And best of luck to former host, Erica Pagliuco-- you left some big shoes to fill! Erica was a great interviewer and I had so much fun appearing with her on the December 2007 Artists and Authors show.

Artists and Authors starts filming new episodes with Sal next month. If you live in Northeast Connecticut and you get channel 14, tune in and check it out. This show is a Northeast Connecticut gem.

Thank you for promoting the arts, Artists and Authors. I wish you continued success!

Today's image is a detail from Legend III: The Godolphin Arabian. It is for sale and is currently featured in my art exhibit at the Willimantic Food Co-op Art Gallery, 91 Valley St., Willimantic, CT.

It is professionally matted and framed.

Please contact me at soundthebuglestudio (at) charter.net if you would like to add this piece to your collection.

go here for details on this piece:

http://www.soundthebuglestudio.com/legendiii.htm

"Collected" featured in Polo Players' Edition magazine

Collected was juried into Polo Players' edition 23rd Annual Sporting Art issue. Give the link a click and check it out:

Polo Players' Edition Art Issue

The theme this year was Connection. I chose to submit my drawing Collected because it depicts the connection that can be attained between a horse and rider in dressage. The horse has his ears back; listening to the subtle cues from his rider. There is no force or resistance; only harmony. The rider's seat is relaxed; hands soft and giving. The horse is in a round, collected frame and is moving forward in complete connection with his rider.

To ride like this is a true joy...

It is an honor to be chosen! Many thanks to Polo Players' Edition.

Collected is currently for sale--contact me at soundthebuglestudio (at) charter.net to for purchasing information.