Laura Gibbs Studio Blog

Fall Stockley Gardens Arts Festival this weekend

2011-10-13T11:34:00.000-04:00

Oblique Drift

This weekend, October 15 and 16 is the Stockley Gardens Arts Festival. The Festival is Saturday, October 15 from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm and Sunday, October 16 from 12:00 pm until 5:00 pm. The show is a fund raiser to benefit Hope House Foundation which raises money to help those with developmental disabilities in our area.

More information may be found on Hope House's website http://www.hope-house.org/arts/fall-stockley-gardens-arts-festival/dates-facts.php

Port Warwick Art and Sculpture Festival

2011-10-07T17:20:00.002-04:00

Please join me this weekend in Newport News, VA for the Port Warwick Art and Sculpture Festival. This promises to be a wonderful event with fabulous weather. The show is open Saturday, October 8th from 10am until 6pm and Sunday, October 9th from 10am until 5pm. Further information and directions may be found at http://www.pwartfest.org

October 1st and 2nd 2011

2011-09-27T20:26:00.002-04:00

Punctuated Equilibrium

Mixed water media

My first art show of the fall is this weekend, October 1st and 2nd. It is An Occasion for the Arts at Merchant's Square in Williamsburg, VA. The show hours are 10am to 5pm both days. Here is a link to the show's site where you can get detailed location information http://www.aofta.org/ . This show has been held for 42 years and this year will be a two day show versus the usual Saturday only show.

I have a number of new pieces that will be on display and would really enjoy a chance to speak with you. I look forward to seeing you there.

Prize Winner - Best In Show

2011-07-24T19:17:00.006-04:00

Ground State
Water media

What happened to May and most of June? Where did they go? May was very busy - two outdoor art festivals and a group show at the Courthouse Galleries in Portsmouth, VA.

The show at the Courthouse Galleries is in connection with an art group that I belong to, the Elizabeth River Artists. The theme of this show is "Fresh Paint" and the paintings must be new and never shown before. I had paintings earmarked for this show that I had worked on this past winter and spring. Fortunately for me, I had more sales than I had anticipated so I had to paint more so that I had work for this show at the end of May.

On the first Saturday in June, the juror held a talk in the gallery. She did an excellent job and went through the entire show speaking on each piece. She made some wonderful comments on all three of my pieces and the winner in particular. Here is a picture of the juror with my painting.

Gosport Arts Festival

2011-05-05T09:57:00.003-04:00

The Gosport Arts Festival is this weekend in downtown Portsmouth, VA. Festival Hours: 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Saturday / 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Sunday. I will be in space #C40. Please stop by and take a look at my new work, some of which I am in the process of photographing and framing. Follow this link for more information: http://www.gosportartsfestival.com/

The image shown above is called Byzantine Motion, it was framed last Saturday and sold on Sunday.

Please take a moment and follow my blog by email, just put your email address in the box on the top right had side of my blog and you will receive automatic updates when I post to this blog.

I have been working to update my website as well http://lauragibbs-studio.com/. One of the changes I have been trying (unsuccessfully) to make is to provide a link to my Laura Gibbs Studio facebook page. I have new instructions for this and hope to have it in place next week. If you are on facebook, please look for my page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Laura-Gibbs-Studio/182843148403291?sk=wall.

Art on the Square Williamsburg, VA

2011-04-26T20:39:00.002-04:00

My first show of the season is this Sunday, May 1st.

TIME: Sunday, May 1, 2011 from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

PLACE: Merchant’s Square, Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, Virginia

This will be the first time I have participated in the show and I would love to see you come out and see my new work. I have several new paintings that I will have on display.

Shellbound

2011-04-26T11:26:00.005-04:00

This painting is called Shellbound. It is 10x20 and is the first I've painted on an Ampersand Cradeled panel http://www.ampersandart.com/. This is a really interesting product. It requires no framing, glass or mat. The natural wood cradle rests against the wall for a very unique and contemporary look that I feel works well with abstract art.

Shellbound is a combination of ink, acrylic, silver leaf and water color crayons. It is available for sale.

Visual Caffeine

2011-04-01T15:40:00.003-04:00

I heard a radio station describe themselves as "Audio Caffeine" and I thought Visual Caffeine would be a good name for a new painting of mine. This painting has a lot of layers and texture. It is 22x30, mixed watermedia. We all thought Spring was coming, but maybe that is an April Fool's joke. It sure doesn't feel like spring.

There will be a number of new painting added and I am working on updating my website now.

I have set up a studio page on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Laura-Gibbs-Studio/182843148403291?ref=ts

Winter

2011-01-05T11:15:00.002-05:00

I hope everyone has had a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year. Prior to Christmas, I finished a couple of new paintings and started a few more. I will be posting them soon.

Many of you may know that I lost my 17 year old Yorkie this past April. I was ready to get a new dog and decided to go with a rescue. I found the most wonderful little Bichon Frise/Maltese mix from VA Bichon Rescue in Suffolk, VA. His name is Winter and he is 1 year old.

October 2010

2010-10-26T15:22:00.003-04:00

October 2010 was a very busy month. With three outdoor shows in a row plus painting new work, etc., it just flew by leaving me exhausted. I am nearly back to normal and ready to paint. I have been invited to join a local art organization, the Elizabeth River Artists. My work will be on display as part of this group at Harbor View Medical Center beginning tomorrow, Oct. 27th.

The painting shown above was completed just in time for the Stockley Gardens show on the 16th and 17th of this month. It is 23x30 framed and is a combination of acrylic, watercolor, gouache and watercolor crayons on handmade paper.

Thanks for taking time to read my blog.

Fall Stockley Gardens Art Festival

2010-10-14T18:22:00.005-04:00

The Fall Stockley Gardens Art Festival is this weekend, Saturday, October 16, 2010, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, October 17, 2010, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Follow this link for more information: http://www.hope-house.org/arts/fall-stockley-gardens-arts-festival/

I have been painting a lot recently, so there are probably new pieces that you haven't seen. I am hoping to put the finishing touches on a mixed media piece before Saturday.

The painting shown above is called "Burnished Groove" and is 20x20 acrylic on canvas.

48th Annual Ocean View Art Show

2010-10-08T13:04:00.003-04:00

Please join me this weekend at Chesapeake Bay Art Association's 48th Annual Ocean View Art show in Norfolk, VA. Follow this link for more information http://www.oceanviewartshow.com/

WHEN: Saturday, October 9th and Sunday, October 10th

WHERE: Ocean View Beach Park, 100 W. Ocean View Ave., Norfolk, VA 23503
HOURS: 10 AM - 5 PM, Both days

The painting above is called Orbital Beats. It is 24X30 acrylic on canvas with gold and silver leaf.

An Occasion for the Arts Williamsburg, VA

2010-10-02T14:01:00.003-04:00

I was out of town most of last week, so I'm rushing around getting ready for a show tomorrow in Williamsburg. This is the first time at this show. One of my new paintings is shown above and there will be some other new work as well. Below is information on the show, or you can follow this link http://www.aofta.org/weekend-schedule/sunday-events/

Sunday, October 3, 2010

An Occasion For The Arts -

Our Premier Art Show and Music Festival

Enjoy a day with the family browsing the art show exhibits and selecting a piece of art from one of our exceptional ARTISTS for your home. Help your children create a masterpiece of their own at the YOUTH ART EXHIBIT AND ACTIVITIES area. Relax and take in some of our PERFORMANCES at one or more of our stages. Sample good FOOD AND WINE!

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Exhibiting artists display and sell their artwork

About 140 visual artists have been selected to show their work at this year's An Occasion For The Arts. The show features painters, print makers, sculptors, jewelers, photographers and other artisans of fine crafts. Visit last year's Artist Award winners:

Three Dimensional Design - Kathy S. Wooldridge
Painting - Faye F. Vander Veer
Jewelry - Susana Brown
Ceramics - Gayle Ennis
Photography - C.W. Banfield
Watercolor/Drawing/Print Making - Eileen McNulty

Rogue Light

2010-09-22T17:03:00.002-04:00

Getting geared up for the three shows that I have scheduled in October. I have two new pieces in process and hope to get to at least one more. The picture above is an acrylic painting called "Rogue Light". It is 10x20 and I finished it the night before the Seawall Art Show in August.

Tidal Flow

2010-09-08T16:52:00.005-04:00

Here is a new mixed media painting. The original is 24 x 36. I will be posting several new pieces in the next few weeks as I get ready for 3 shows in the month of October.

Pirate's Booty

2010-09-08T16:45:00.002-04:00

The Seawall Art Show was quite a success - the weather was absolutely wonderful and sales were great. The painting that was in my last post has been renamed. As I spoke with a man who later decided to purchase this painting, he began to show me what he saw when he looked at the painting. I agreed with him, it was pointing out jewels and pearls, etc. So, together we renamed this painting "Pirate's Booty".

Seawall Art Show

2010-08-27T11:32:00.006-04:00

This weekend is the 40th Annual Seawall Art Show. The hours are Saturday 10:00 am until 6:00pm and Sunday, 10:00am until 5:00pm. I will be in space #70 which is 5 spaces in from the corner of High Street and Crawford Parkway. If you are on High Street looking toward the water, I will be on your far right. Follow this link for more information http://www.seawallartshow.org/ .

I would love to have you stop by for a visit and see my new work. One of the new pieces is shown above. It is an acrylic on canvas titled Nippon Blue.

Hope you have a great weekend, the weather should be excellent. See you soon.

Blue Lace

2010-07-29T17:12:00.002-04:00

Here is a new abstract of mine painted in watercolor on Yupo (synthetic paper). This paper was originally used in the printing industry. It is slick and non-absorbent, the paint literally sits on the surface . You need to be patient and careful or all of your hard work will simply lift off when you apply more layers. I tried this several years ago and didn't care for it. I have painted several abstract or semi-abstract paintings with it and find that I really love it, at least at the present time.

Web Site Issues

2010-07-19T19:43:00.002-04:00

A couple of weeks ago, I was notified by my web host that my site had been potentially targeted by hackers. I needed to replace the existing information, so I decided to do a completely new site. What a job! It is still in progress and probably will be for another month. There are a couple of pages there now and I will be adding them as they are ready. http://lauragibbs-studio.com/

As you have probably noticed, my work is becoming more and more abstract. The painting on the right is the largest painting I have worked on. It is 30x60, acrylic with gold and silver leaf on canvas. It was so much fun, the gold and silver are kind of embedded just in a few areas, so that they kind of peek out. I was intimidated initially, but pleased with the finished work. I will be working larger in the future though probably not this large.

The name of this painting is Muse.

Prints and cards will be available on my Fine Art America page http://fineartamerica.com/art/all/laura+gibbs/all

Stockley Gardens Arts Festival

2010-05-13T17:56:00.003-04:00

The spring Stockley Gardens Arts Festival is this weekend, May 15 and 16, 2010. We will be open on Saturday from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm and on Sunday from 12:00 pm until 6:00 pm.
I don't have my space number, but I believe that I will be in section B. If you get a chance to see this show, please stop in and say hello.

More information on the show may be found and Hope House Foundation's website:
http://hope-house.org/arts/spring-stockley-gardens-arts-festival

Gosport Arts Festival

2010-05-05T18:42:00.006-04:00

The Gosport Arts Festival is this weekend - May 8th and 9th in Olde Town Portsmouth. The show will be open from 10am until 6pm on Saturday and 10am until 5pm on Sunday. Follow the link above for directions. http://www.gosportartsfestival.com/portsmouth_virginia.html

Winter went by in a whirl wind and Spring is almost as busy. I have been painting and will have new work on display this weekend and also at the Stockley show the following weekend. I have been working on mixed media and abstracts mostly with a few others thrown into the mix. The painting above is one of the mixed media works. In addition to painting, I have been out of town several times, gardening, gardening, gardening and helping my sister decorate her new co-op in New York.

I will in section D this year (as opposed to my usual section C) due to construction at the Children's Museum. Please stop in and visit me in my new tent and location.

Nautilus

2010-01-23T12:57:00.003-05:00

Here is a new miniature painting (5x7). It is acrylic and gold leaf on canvas. This painting will be displayed at Nansemond-Suffolk Academy as part of their annual Art Show.

New Art

2010-01-16T16:51:00.006-05:00

This year is flying by as fast as 2009 did. January is a busy month for me, I am participating in three different shows and have been painting to get ready for them. Here are two of the new pieces, both are mixed media.

I will be posting in the next couple of days with show information.

Stockley Gardens Fall Arts Festival

2009-10-16T17:59:00.004-04:00

The painting above was just finished today. It is part of my "Pairings" Series. My husband took some wonderful pictures of camels last year and I couldn't resist painting this mother and baby.

This painting along with other new works will be on display this weekend at the 2009 Stockley Gardens Fall Arts Festival. The hours are as follows: Saturday, October 17, 2009, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, October 18, 2009, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Drop by and see my new work. I'm in Section B2, space #20. For more information, please follow this link http://www.hope-house.org/arts/stockley-gardens/dates-facts.php

Ocean View Park Art Show

2009-10-09T11:36:00.004-04:00

Come on out and visit me this weekend at the art show sponsored by THE CHESAPEAKE BAY ART ASSOCIATION

October 10 & 11, 2009
Where: Ocean View Beach Park, W. Ocean View Ave., Norfolk, Va
Hours: 10 AM - 5 PM, Saturday & Sunday

Seawall Art Show

2009-08-27T11:53:00.005-04:00

Come out and see my new art this weekend at the Seawall Art Show http://tinyurl.com/nc9clu. Info can also be found on my website http://www.lauragibbs-studio.com/ .

The image on the left is a new painting called "Rocky Mountain Glow". It is mixed media on illustration board and is framed to 16 1/2 x 36. This is a different format for me and a lot of fun.

The image on the right is also new. It is called "Strata" and is acrylic on paper, framed to 22x29.

Anticipation

2009-08-11T20:01:00.001-04:00

This is another of my recent works, mixed water media on handmade paper. It was based on figure drawings during a session with a model, Misha had such interesting costumes, she was so much fun to draw and to paint.

Intrepid

2009-08-11T19:52:00.003-04:00

New art work from this summer - acrylic on gold leaf. Lots of fun to paint, another new surface to work with.

New Profile Picture

2009-07-31T17:06:00.003-04:00

I'm trying out a new picture for my profile. This is a miniature mixed media portrait that I will probably use in a collage.

Summer update

2009-07-31T11:44:00.004-04:00

I can't believe that the summer is flying by. It has been extremely busy - two workshops, a 50th Anniversary party for my parents, birthday's, visits with family, some kind of summer sinus thing, etc. I have been cleaning up the studio and taking an inventory. Lots of new work to post. Keep a look out - you will be getting email notifications soon!

Hope everyone out there is having lots of fun this summer.

Take care,
Laura

Stockley Gardens Spring Arts Festival

2009-05-14T20:16:00.003-04:00

Stockley Gardens Arts Festival
May 16 & 17, 2009
Saturday, May 16th - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sunday, May 17th - noon to 6:00 pm
This year is the 25th Anniversary of the show. The festival is held at Stockley Gardens Park in the Ghent Section of Norfolk. Directions and additional information may be found by following this link: http://www.hope-house.org/arts/stockley-gardens/

Hope to see you there!!

New Art

2009-05-08T10:18:00.014-04:00

Here are a few of the new paintings that I will have on display this weekend. Come on by and take a look!!!!

Gosport Arts Festival

2009-05-07T20:22:00.003-04:00

The image above is a new mixed medial piece titled "Alot of Oysters - No Pearls". It is one of several new mixed media pieces that I will have on display this weekend.

Well, I'm nearly ready for the Gosport Arts Festival this weekend. Just posting some new paintings and doing last minute printings and packing. I will be in space C-28 which is usually in the vicinity of the Children's Museum.

I hope to see you all there. Please stop by and say hello!

Below is the show information:

Saturday, May 9th - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sunday, May 10th - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

The show will be held on High Street in Portsmouth, Virginia from the waterfront to Court Street. For additional information, please follow this link: http://www.gosportartsfestival.com/

Sketch Book page

2009-04-22T12:33:00.003-04:00

Getting things lined up for the Chesapeake Art Show this weekend, the first of the season. The image below is a sketch from yesterday.

A page from my sketch book

2009-04-09T17:54:00.003-04:00

This image is a page from my sketch book. I have been doing these graphic "doodles" for the last 6 to 8 months and really enjoy them. It started as a way to keep my hands busy during a necessary, but boring 2 day seminar on retirement planning. Now, I find them very relaxing. Initially, they were just in black ink and just a couple of weeks ago, I started using colored pens as well.

Spring Show Information

2009-04-03T18:03:00.003-04:00

Spring 2009 Events
Chesapeake Art Show

April 25 &26 2009

Saturday, April 25th - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Sunday, April 26th - noon to 5:00 pm

This year, the event will be held at Portlock Galleries in SoNo, 3815 Bainbridge Blvd., Chesapeake, VA 23324. Additional information may be found at the following web sites: http://www.hope-house.org/arts/chesapeake/ and http://www.portlockgalleries.com/ My artwork will be used on promotional information.

Gosport Arts Festival

May 9 & 10, 2009

Saturday, May 9th - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Sunday, May 10th - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

The show will be held on High Street in Portsmouth, Virginia from the waterfront to Court Street. For additional information, please follow this link: http://www.gosportartsfestival.com/

Stockley Gardens Arts Festival

May 16 & 17, 2009

Saturday, May 16th - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Sunday, May 17th - noon to 6:00 pm

This year is the 25th Anniversary of the show. The festival is held at Stockley Gardens Park in the Ghent Section of Norfolk. Directions and additional information may be found by following this link: http://www.hope-house.org/arts/stockley-gardens/

New Monoprints

2009-04-01T12:20:00.007-04:00

A number of years ago, I enjoyed monoprints. A while back I had access to a printing press and made a stack of them. The two in this post are on their way to a show at the Riverview Gallery with a spring planting, farming theme. It was so much fun to do these prints. These were made using water-based printing ink on a plate. Then I drew into the ink and ran it through a press.

Chesapeake Art Show

2009-03-27T12:05:00.003-04:00

I will be in an art show April 25th and 26th at the Chesapeake Museum in Chesapeake, VA. This painting will be used for their publicity. Can't wait to see the posters, etc. This was so much fun to paint, I just love whimsical and colorful.

Riverview Gallery - Wildlife Art

2009-03-06T14:52:00.008-05:00

I have decided to rent space at the Riverview Gallery starting this week. I will have work on exhibit there on a regular basis. In addition to resident artists, there will also be period theme shows. Tonight is the opening for:

A Wild Evening at Riverview!

Multi Media Wildlife Art.

free and open to the public refreshments served

First Friday Reception March 6th 5pm to 8pm
Wild Life show to be featured through end of March

Come on by and check out my new space and the show, if not at the opening then sometime during the month.

Riverview Gallery is located in downtown Portsmouth at 1 High Street Portsmouth, VA 23701. For more information, just follow the link. http://riverviewgallery.biz/

Show news and paintings

2009-03-04T15:54:00.005-05:00

Hope everyone has been staying warm this week, just another typical March here in Hampton Roads.

I have now heard from two of the shows that I applied to. I'll be doing the Chesapeake Art Show and Stockley Gardens this spring. More information on these to follow.

Also, I am posting two new paintings. The one on the left is a row of pears in mixed media. The other is a whimsical guitar painting in water media.

Katie Dog

2009-03-01T20:01:00.002-05:00

I haven't painted any of my "Kaleidoscopia" animals in a while, so today I painted one that I had drawn a couple of months ago. I'm trying a new technique that I learned in a workshop where there is some drawing done in acrylic paint.

This is a painting of an English Setter named Katie. We always called her Katie Dog and she was with us for 17 years.

Pairings Series

2009-02-17T20:38:00.003-05:00

Here is a painting that I finished in January, but have not posted before. It is mixed media and is part of my "Pairings" series. It is based on a picture that I took in New York city several years ago. When I visit my sister (who lives in NYC) I always take lots of photos.

February Happenings

2009-02-17T20:27:00.003-05:00

February has been a busy month so far. I participated in a show at Nansemond-Suffolk Academy and had a couple of sales. Always a good thing. I am working on a painting that will be used as a poster for a show this spring. I'll post it when it's finished.

The most time consuming thing I've been working on is setting up a new computer - installing all my programs and moving data from the old one. I spent most of the weekend on it and I'm still not finished. I am running both of them now - the old one is just about at the end of it's useful life.

Pepper

2009-01-18T21:31:00.002-05:00

This is a painting that was just finished this month. It is 5x7 and is a mixture of several different types of water media. It is worked in many layers over an acrylic medium. Paint is put on and taken off until it works. Usually, I would frame something this size to be approximately 14x16, however, it could be framed as is in a 5x7 frame.

January News

2009-01-18T13:35:00.006-05:00

I was thinking that things are kind of quiet in the art world, but they really aren't. January has been busy - I just finished participating in a show at Norfolk Collegiate and will be in one at Nansemond Suffolk Academy at the end of the month. Also, this is the time that a lot of show applications go in. Now comes the waiting game to see which ones will result in an acceptance letter. I have also finished two new pieces and have more in progress.

The group of friends that I paint, the Blue Eggs, are participating in a group show at the Larchmont Branch of the Norfolk Public Library.

2009-01-13T16:27:00.000-05:00

A friend's son needed help designing a patch for his training squadron. He is a Marine aviator and the training was to be in December. The guys had an idea - a girl in a santa suit, but needed the actual drawing. Several of those asked submitted a design and mine was chosen.

Here is the patch and a picture of the pilots wearing them after their training was completed.

It was exciting to be able to help out and when I received the patch and picture I was just thrilled. It was great to have my work chosen but incredible to see it in use.

Smithfield Monthly Arts Stroll SmARTS

2008-11-13T18:16:00.000-05:00

I will be displaying my artwork as part of Smithfield's Monthly Arts Stroll this Friday, November 14th , 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. I will be at En Core Pilates & Physical Therapy: ww.EnCorePilatesAndPT.com En Core is located above the Visitor's Center at 337 Main Street. Come on upstairs, look around and say hello.

This month will feature a FREE Tram Service. It will continuously loop from the shops at Smithfield Station, travel up Church Street, make its way down Main Street, and return to Smithfield Station. Stroll through the shops of Historic Downtown Smithfield where you will view stunning art, listen to captivating music and enjoy beverages and a light bite to eat. For more information:

http://www.smithfield-virginia.com/SmARTS.html

Don't forget about the reception for "Out and About Norfolk 2008" on Saturday, November 15th, from 6-8pm. A friend and I were outside today painting in the rain, well actually under a pavilion at Ocean View park. Even with the weather, it was a lot of fun. Hopefully, tomorrow will be better.

2008-11-12T18:22:00.000-05:00

Come watch 60 artists paint the town! A 'Plein Air Paint Out
Thursday and Friday - Nov 13th & 14th
I will be participating in this outdoor painting event. My plan is to paint in the Ocean View area on Thursday and somewhere in downtown Norfolk on Friday. This is my painting from 2007, it won a purchase award! It was a great event, we all had so much fun and that was before the award.
"Out & About Norfolk 2008" 2nd Annual Norfolk VA Paint Out. November 13th - 15th.
Presented by Karen Kinser & The Studios at Monticello.
Artists will be "out and about" painting within the city limits of
Norfolk, Virginia for 2 full days this year. "WET PAINTING SALE"
and (fabulous) RECEPTION" will be held Saturday evening, Nov 15th! from 6-8pm
Generous Artist Amenities, Awards & Sales Opportunities.
Over $5000 in Purchase and Cash Awards were presented in 2007.
This event's middle name is "Promotion Promotion Promotion" - !
2007's "1st Annual " received rave reviews, from artists, the media,
art collectors and enthusiasts. 'Aiming even higher for 2008!
'Hope you can join us! Follow this link for address and more information http://www.studiosatmonticello.com/schedule.html

Show News

2008-11-05T20:08:00.000-05:00

On Saturday, I will have my art displayed at Lighthouse Pointe Retirement Community in the Great Bridge area of Chesapeake. The address is 933 Cedar Road,Chesapeake, VA 23322 and the link to their site for additional information is http://www.lighthousepointe.net/