WoRk tAbLe

Here is a glimpse of what I am working on for Art Fiberfest. More reclaimed dolls, and trying my hand at some fabric and mixed media cuffs... Lot of work to do .. wish me luck...

uPcYcliNG tHE hOPeLeSsly TaCKy

So I have this small obsession with wandering the isles of dollar stores or big box craft stores looking for items to reclaim and upcycle. These items are inevitably soulless and aesthetically challenged. I like to resurrect the hopelessly tacky ballerina doll and turn her into dark and meaningful art. Gesso, a dremel, and a blow torch are my favorite weapons of resurrection.. Enjoy..

SkEtChY pLAy

I haven't been keeping my usual visual journal much at all this year. But I have been sketching, doodling, and generally playing with pens more since taking Theo's class at Artfest. I have really been enjoying it and feel like there are some new interesting images coming to me. I think some of these images may become collage paintings at some point. So not much to say but wanted to share some new visual fun...

DeALS aNd DiSCouNtS

If you local and can brave the Ski to Sea crowds there are amazing deals on beautiful art at:

Good Earth Pottery's Annual 2nds Sale
Sunday, May 24, 2009
10:00am - 6:00pm
Location:
In front of Good Earth Pottery
Street:
1000 Harris Ave
City/Town:
Bellingham, WA

I will not be present for the sale as I am going to enjoy the first Memorial day weekend off in 10 years. But I did drop off 3 boxes work. Pottery hangings that the glaze didn't turn out quite right, older work that just needs a good home(including some mixed media work), cracked pieces that would be fabulous for a mosaic artist, and other strange treasures.
Go early for the best selection . Happy weekend! Enjoy the beautiful weather

MoNdaY MoSAiC

So I always admire Cathy Cullis's mosaic mondays on her blog. I have found lots of inspiring amazing artists through her choices. But being a hands-on kind of girl I want to do it myself!! After several trys I think I made it work.. fingers crossed.. and thank you to all the amazing artists that share there work through Flickr.



1. travels - journal16, 2. queen bee and the angel, 3. What It Is To Be Human, 4. 017, 5. Les Fleurs de Versailles, 6. intent, 7. Blue and Green, 8. the sisters of perpetual road rage, 9. ballet at the crossing of the river styx, 10. The old symbol of the planet Earth has escaped !, 11. "eSpEcTRo" aka "cEraLiA", 12. He didn't deserve either one of them, 13. baby jesus, 14. 4 manly faces, 15. wip, 16. Pouty baby monster doll, 17. VOGELEMANSJE MAUWIE, 18. vogelemansje, 19. Carmen, 20. Voodoo Bunch, 21. horse, 22. Marinette, 23. Alicia, 24. sketch 365, day 9, 25. פסלי עיסת נייר 2 035, 26. hallowed tree south of Barrie, 27. Vintage Collage, 28. Stiched Flower Postcard, 29. pendants, 30. Josephine, 31. trio, 32. looking up, 33. Febrifuge (new title), 34. hospital, 35. Luna Parc 2008 (18), 36. Luna Parc 2008 (23)

tHe HaRD wORk oF SeLF cARE

So I had to make a tough decision this last week... I cancelled a big commitment. I did not go to the University District Street Fair as a Vendor this weekend. Between a 10 day dance with the wretched flu, selling so much work at Artfest (super grateful!), SEAF, and the regular stresses of living on this planet and having relationships with other humans, I was a total wiped out ball of stress last Monday morning. So with lots of guilt, self doubt, and watching money disappear down the toilet, I made the tough decision to take care of myself and cancel my commitment...
I have spent the week eating well and exercising, spending time doing nothing, and working on exciting new projects. I feel much better... except for the lil twinges of guilt. So I apologize if you looked for me at the Udistrict fair this last weekend. I was busy doing the hard work of taking care of myself...

HOt aND sPiCY ArTwORK SEAF 09

Do you like you artwork a little hot and spicy or a little off the beaten path?

Well, then don't miss the Seattle Erotic Arts Festival going on this weekend May 1-3
http://www.seattleerotic.org/

There is so much amazing artwork and entertainment planned I can't even summerize but check out the website and join me if you dare,

I am proud to have one of the 215 pieces chosen from 2,100 submissions , included in the exhibition.
I also will have a good showing of new smaller pieces in the festival store.
and here is a little sneak peak of some of those new pieces...

A BreAk

Ok I have gone on and on about Artfest.. and I still have one more class to write about.. but tonight I wanted to play with a slide show application.. I am in love with the melting!! This spring I seem to be kind of obsessed with dolls and faces.. So here is a glimpse of my recent melting work. Most of these pieces have already found new homes...

ARtFest ClAsSes CoNtiNuEd...

My second day class was with Theo Ellsworth, Mystery Play Inside and it was all about doodling. Now doodling doesn't seem all that exciting, but Theo presented doodling in a whole new light for me. He referred to doodling as equivalent to taking a long walk inside you own head. We did a series of three different exercises and made three doodle drawings on person shaped pieces of board. We spent almost six hours of time quietly doodling, it was so relaxing and almost meditative for me. I spent some time in art school and read "drawing on the right side of the brain" and through those two things spent a lot of time learning to draw what I what I see as appose to drawing what I thought I seen. So it was a complete mind trip to have Theo talk about drawing from you memory.. drawing something the way you think it might look.. Drawing like a child. It was extremely freeing and fun and I was amazed at the crazy creatures I "allowed" myself to draw. We drew with our eyes closed (actually blindfolded with these great blindfold he made), and then with our non dominant hand, and then with both hands at once. I was really excited about the images created with my left hand. Want to do more drawing that way.. So I am now officially hooked on doodling, went and bought some new fine tipped pens and have been taking my journal with me everywhere. GREAT CLASS !! Thanks Theo!