Countdown!

I met with K at my ArtPrize venue last night. My spot to fill is HUGE! Time to start creating the piece! The Artist Reception is September 26 (the day before my birthday). My piece is due by September 17. So I have about a month to create a masterpiece Whimsical Oddity. Eeep!

I'm Back.

Whoa! I haven't been here for a while.

Updates:

My project was picked up by a venue for ArtPrize, a local competition here in Grand Rapids, MI open to any artist in the world. I was an avid observer last year and decided to enter this year. Unfortunately, there were some timing and technical difficulties between my venue and I, so we were unable to get the "connection" in by the deadline. So, I am not officially "in" ArtPrize, but the venue is still showing my piece. So that will be fun!

Also, it looks like I am back in the portrait photo biz. I had a photo studio 3 years ago and have since given it up to art direct full-time (yes, a desk job. I have been cubicled). I have started offering limited sessions due to high demand. The most recent sessions this week included a Medieval War fought with foam weapons and two adorable sisters. I may have to start a separate blog to share my normal photos. I really don't think a teenage girl would like to be posted as a "Whimsical Oddity".

C (spouse) and I are collaborating on The Sketchbook Project, a world-wide event where your completed sketchbook goes on tour ultimately ending up in the permanent collection at The Brooklyn Art Library. There are several themes to choose from for your sketchbook--we chose "Raining Cats and Dogs". Having 3 cats certainly feels like it's raining cats at our house!

So stay tuned to hear more about my ArtPrize piece! It is categorized as a Whimsical Oddity-- more details soon!

Ready For Some Nature.

I'm ready to head to the woods. I need some nature!

Well, minus the mosquitoes.

Lucky Teachers

A large percentage of my friends are teachers. Tomorrow is their last day of school. I certainly envy them at noon tomorrow! Here is a photo of some of my teacher friends from last summer.

How Exciting!

Well, I finally entered an art competition. My Whimsical Oddities will soon be FAMOUS! Ha!

Now, just waiting for a venue to accept us.... I'll keep you posted!

Rock On

Ugh. A 12-day work week this week. Heading to NY for my day job for a convention over the weekend. No progress on fun artwork this week.

I will leave you with a photo I took on the shore of Lake Superior ....

Bird Project DONE!

It's done! I have one more donation graphic art project to do, then I may try to get something completed to enter in our local art festival this year.

Bird themed project: "Karma"

7" high

Hand modeled clay characters

Thrifted/recycled cage and nest (wood tealight holder)

Vintage book pages collaged to surfaces

Beeswax accents

Jute twine pulled apart for nest material