Cleaning OUT that closet!

I am listing my "skeletons" for sale on Etsy. Click here to see them. I am also going to be giving a sneak peek at my new work RIGHT NOW. These new LOVELY pieces will be available this week and I'll let ya know when!

Love and Stars,
Stephanie

SKELETONS IN THE CLOSET - ramblings

lately, i've been a little nostalgic. with the recent activity of 'high school reunions' on Facebook, i've been thinking of that era in my life...sometimes reluctantly, sometimes with a smile on my face; and then the recent re-discovery of some artwork i did in college, it all has caused me to revisit past processes and techniques and loves...mainly in art.

i've been struggling with the over saturated blogland out there because there is so much amazing talent and i get so wrapped up in the brilliance, it sometimes leads to intimidation. and then, sometimes i'll see ideas that i had once thought of doing being done and it upsets me that i didn't get to it sooner. so, then that leads to paralysis, of the creative kind. it's one big self sabotage snowball. I look at blogs and the lack of fear written in them, they are so confident and show no vulnerability. i like to show mine sometimes, i am human. ALL artists are vulnerable, some just choose to not show it and that is fine. for me, wearing it on my sleeve (occasionally) is okay.

here are some new pieces i have been working on. more on the fine art side, if you will. they don't have imagery on them yet, but will. i do love them just the way the are though too...so i am sort of torn. i'm thoroughly enjoying the process of making them and the way they evolve and the fact that the techniques i'm using don't allow for complete control. accidental art maybe? with a hint of deliberateness.

as for the blog front, i'm on a bit of a fast. i will visit my faves of course, but try not to get wrapped up and spend more time in the studio.

and here is a computer sketch i did before i physically did any of the paintings/collages. to give you a hint of what i am after!

SKELETONS IN THE CLOSET

i am working on some new pieces (on paper) that i am way too excited about. i wish i didn't have to work so i could be in the studio today. i'll have to keep you in suspence for a day or two until i get them scanned. you will LOVE them! and then i'll explain this post title.

have a wonderful day!

TAIL BLING

My dog might have to have the tip of his tail amputated! We spent the first half of the day at the ER vet clinic as Denver cut the crap out of his tail at the dog washing place. He sliced it on a piece of torn sheet metal. Poor guy! The dog place was super nice about it all and are graciously picking up the tab. It was a simple accident. We won't know about the amputation until tomorrow or next week. The tip of the tail has hardly any circulation, so it might not want to heal. So we just wait to see. He has such a cute little piggie curl on the tip complete with a kink in it, I'd hate to see it go. We'll hope for the best. For now, he looks like he has a big golf ball on the end of his tail with the bandages.

SKETCH TUESDAYS

Oh, I so want this in Austin. Anybody? Anybody??

"Each month they invite a bunch of artists to come out and create affordable pieces of art work. It is a great way to meet artists in your area and also for artists in the community to connect and say hello. Another component of the sketch tuesday party is that each month, the artist of the month, gets to invite their favorite artists and friends to come out and draw." - Ferris Plock

IN HOPES

So, when my friend Renee helped me install the new electrical wiring in the trailer everything seemed to work after we finished. Since moving the trailer to the East side, some of the outlets and light boxes have decided to not work. Poo!

I found someone (that hopefully pans out!) that is willing to trade some electrical work for art thru Craigslist! I am so excited and hope it works out!!!!!!!!!!!

Yay!

SOMEBODY LOVES ME

i was surprised this AM when i realized that i have over 400 peeps that heart me on Etsy. what a wonderful treat to find. i don't know why i don't check on that more often, i guess it leaves room for happiness when i DO check it out. i'm going to celebrate somehow...

BLOCKAGE

i've had this desire to make little art blocks for awhile now. you know, like alphabet blocks but with designs, drawings or bits on them. small pieces that can be showcased on a shelf not the wall. to be stacked on top of each other if one so wishes. i am going to experiment today with the idea. it's even more portable than my little bite sized paintings.


~alphabet and designs of Alexander Girard, who was a long time textile designer for Herman Miller and all around amazing artist. check them out by clicking here.
~neat re-purposed alphabet blocks by SushiPot on Etsy.~creepy yet aluring photo by Jennifer Dennis Potter

OH HOLY MOTHER OF A WACOM TABLET

i just played with Jean's sacred Wacom tablet and oh geez...i'm in love. i mean L U V!!! can't you see this as a lovely little greeting card or even print?? I know where my next little bundle of dinero is heading...

OH, I WENT...AND SANG MY HEART OUT DAMN IT.

I reluctantly went. I wasn't up for all of the emo lesbo sing-a-long because they "get me" shit, but I went because J bought me a ticket. It was hot too and I don't do well in heat. J and T went early (as they normally do) and got their spot, so by the time B and I got there we had excellent sight of the stage. Brandi Carlyle opened and she blew me away. I wasn't expecting it. She has an amazing voice. And the Indigo Girls, as trite as it is to see them, are FLIPPING BRILLIANT in concert. They were 'acoustic' and it was beautiful and they loved hearing us sing, and I did sing along (I normally hate singing along at shows, but I had to...it's required at IG shows). It was like being at a campfire sing a long and they are so grateful. Damn it, I had a blast...reluctantly, mind you.