Happiness is...crappy pictures, sneak peeks and letting go.

1. Here is a sneak peek into what I've been up to in the studio over the last week. Having my work so close to me since moving out of the trailer is convenient & enjoyable. I just go back and forth to the garage and house working. They are not finished, so be kind. :)



2. I forgot to mention a really great conversation with an old friend/studiomate I had a couple weeks ago. We had not spoken this candidly in a while and it was so refreshing and needed on my end. The talk really helped me to let go of some pre-conceived 'notions' I have had and so called standards I expected myself to uphold...even if wasn't in the best interest of the art I was producing. So, thank you Brandon. You are appreciated!



3. Amazingly lovely weather for SXSW week. If you are anywhere near Austin this time of year...you hear the hummmmm of music and the music lovers have flocked to central Texas for SXSW. Official and unofficial offerings are a plenty and there is no reason to stay inside. Some of the BEST people watching you'll ever get! Here are a couple of links if you need help planning your attack:

Official SXSW
Crafty Redhead Blog
Showlist Austin
Austinist
Austin 360

Happy almost Spring!!

studio wall detail

studio wall detail
Originally uploaded by stephanienancestudio

I've taken to using my wall as a paint palette as well.

painting wall

painting wall
Originally uploaded by stephanienancestudio

Just another studio shot from this morning.

Happiness is...photoshop.

I've been in the studio trying to get back into the groove after a hiatus. Here are some photographs to prove it!

my new little painting nook after moving out of the trailer

Detail of some paintings I've been working on...rain drops are my new thing I think
Just a nice juxtaposition of a stencil and some spray painted polka dots on the wall

I also had some fun in Photoshop...while waiting for paint to dry...

Happy Hump Day!!!

Happiness is...chchchchanges.

1. I'm trying to embrace the recent move out of my trailer and into my garage as I am trying to sell said trailer/studio. I decided, after much agony, that it was time to get more space. And my garage provides just that, and saves me money. So, there ya go. I'm sad to leave that part of my studio life behind, but looking forward to being able to work from home.

2. I am now an officially licensed artist. Yay. Artists to Watch will be carrying a greeting card with one of my images on it for their Holiday 2009 line. 100% recycled paper and soy based inks!!!!! Woo ah!

3. A clean dog!

4. Having a couple of days off to get things done!

5. RAIN, hopefully!

Happiness is Sundays off and...

1. Unexpected gorgeous shadows.

I took these pictures with my phone and was really delighted with their turnout. It is from the permanant sculpture outside of the Blanton Museum here in Austin. We frolicked through the long rubber tubing hanging down in a 10ft square curtain.

2. Sunday brunch with lovely friends at Olivia.

I highly recommend the yummy brioche french toast with pears and the smoked German ham & gruyere cheese omlette!

3. Blanton Museum visit to see opening day of "Birth of the Cool" inspired by Miles Davis' album of the same name.

4. Pictures taken from phone turning out nicely.

5. Being impressed with the set design of tonights Oscars. Nice job guys.

Eat My Shorts: Appropriated from Carrie, who stole it from Devon

You know, I'm such a slow writer, and I long to blog more often but don't, as it gets a tad burdensome for me. My friend Carrie Elkin makes a list of her top five highlights of the day (or every few days), a "Sweet List of Goodness" she calls it. I think I will follow her and the unsuspecting Devon's lead and create my own weetle wist.

So, now introducing....a list I haven't named yet...

1. Jurying my first art event EVER (high school). Even though I find it hard to "judge" art, the point was to give the kids positive feedback and to encourage them to further explore their creative endeavors. It was an experience I hope to have again. I interviewed a couple dozen kids, met some cool peeps and then went on to help determine state qualifiers. Thanks to my new friend, Cristina for the awesome opportunity!

2. Attending retiring prof. Neal Wilson's retrospective art exhibit at TX State Univ. Gallery. I never had him as an instructor...in fact, I never took a painting class...but he is of the generation of profs that I love so much and I wanted to support that. It was completely enjoyable.

3. Chatting & catching up with Michel Conroy (my old cermics prof) & getting a studio tour.

4. Seeing my dears...Derrick, Brandon, Kat, Bunny, Michael, not Robyn, and Red10 studio.

5. My view in the restroom at Red10:

Hello Again...

WOW. It has been entirely too long since my last posting. Frankly, it's hard to say anything has really been going on, so you haven't missed much.

This year's resolution has been to simplify as much as possible, so I made the horribly hard decision to sell my trailer to a new loving owner. This conclusion was based on several realities and believe it or not, the trailer might just end up in it's first home on S.1st Street where my shop was. I have been working extra hard in between sickness & nursing the sick and the trailer is almost ready for presentation to possible buyers. Admittedly, I've been obsessing over details and perfections so it is just right for the new owner and it is impressive how nice it's looking. It is bittersweet, but I still feel confident about the decision. I felt for so long that there would be disappointment among my friends who have helped and supported me on the project, however I feel they would ultimately want me to be happy, unburdened and free to create in a space that is conducive to my groove. Thank you!

cleaning the chaos

{horrible}
{bad}
{getting better}

this is what's going on today in my world. utterly necessary in order for my life to continue. :)

Blue Genie aRT Bazaar has commenced!

Well, kids...the Blue Genie Art Bazaar is underway and got kick started with an official opening party last night (of which I didn't make it to). The caliber of work and the displays are of exceptionally higher quality this year. Two purchases of art were already made on my part as I couldn't resist. I could have spent more dinero, but I didn't want to blow my wad on the first night. We'll see what resonates in my mind and then we'll go for it.

Here are some pictures of my "booth." They came out blurrier than wanted, but get the point across. Enjoy.