invisible stains

Last month was such a whirlwind I never got to post about the pieces in "Splinters & Paper Cuts"

I probably wont be able to remember to post about all of them, but I do want to try if I can.

"Seep" - 16x20 - oil on canvas

this is the beginning of things she cant understand or even really see. 

Its the first stage. 

When whatever has been opened on the inside starts to bleed and seep through.

Splinters & Paper Cuts #2

Less than a month away. Currently working hard on my last couple pieces.

Here is the flyer for the show.

you can click the images to see them bigger.

this piece is a collaboration between Tim and I.

Im so happy with it. 

Tims work is so good! I will have more detailed shots of  this piece very soon, along with more peaks at other pieces as well. 

Here is Tim's blog, go see some  of his work!

http://studiomanifestations.blogspot.com/

So those of you in Michigan, I hope you can make it, it will make me very happy to see you there :)

xoxo

Splinters and Paper Cuts

Ive been hustling away finishing up my last couple pieces for the show.

We've titled the show "Splinters & Paper Cuts", referring to Tims woodwork, and my theme of paper dolls in the show.

These pieces were a bit of a challenge for me. I wanted to work bigger, so I can incorporate more into a piece. I also tried a few other techniques. I dont ever want to become stagnant, and that means I have to push myself. Having learned on my own, Im still learning things I may have if I went to art school, so its always hard growing correctly. 

And of course I already want to start a new body of work, since figuring out some things with these pieces. I see my next step. 

Here are some more sneak peaks.

I will be posting full images of a couple pieces next month.

For those of you in Michigan

The show opens

October 6th 2012

Rivers Edge Gallery

Wyandotte

paper cuts

here are some sneak peeks of pieces that I have done for a 2 person show in September. 

just a couple for now. 

Im working bigger these days, so each piece is taking a little longer than normal.

The idea for the pieces in this show started off inspired by the Antique paper dolls I have. These fragile, thin paper dolls like a metaphor for childhood. Such a delicate state and so easily torn. 

The pieces will be like a sequence of stages, beginning to end. Innocence, the damages and then the reconstruction. Using the adversity to rebuild.

So I will be posting sneak peeks of the pieces along the way.

I will have more info on the show within the next month.

next show

this show is curated by the lovelies over at Perfect Laughter

when they asked me to be part, I didnt hesitate, and I liked the idea of stepping outside of my normal process.

I didnt realize how difficult it is for me to do so. ha!

But it all worked out and Im pretty happy with my piece

heres a little preview.

its a bit hard to tell whats going on maybe, but I'll explain later ;) 

if any of you live in Michigan, they show is at Rivers Edge Gallery in Wyandotte, on Friday the 21st

New Print.

I will have a new print available through Rivers Edge Gallery, for the show next week.

"The Taxidermist's Daughter"

16x20

giclee print on velvet art paper

limited to 25

signed and numbered

you can get one online starting the 18th, and in gallery on opening night, the 19th

flyer

sneak peaks soon.

Ryan+Me = super rad show!

I met Ryan at an art fair we both did when I was first starting out. And instantly liked him. His work has a combination of chaos and beauty. And hes a super cool cat to boot. I had been wanting to do this series of work, and knew I would need someone with the same life ambitions as myself to partner up with, and Ryan was 1st in my mind.

heres some of his past works.

see more Ryan G Hill

The Great Balancing Act

Ive been working on pieces for this show since the beginning of the year. Me and Ryan ( who will be my partner this time) were having trouble on a title for the show. But we finally decided on "The Great Balancing Act". These pieces are very personal, and important subjects to me. Balancing life is something I struggle with everyday. I tend to lean off to one side very easily. But once there I want to go to the other side. I have a hard time finding balance, and its balance that I want. I also find it amusing that I am a Gemini. Though I dont really believe in Astrology, I find it fascinating. I can see why we have been looking to the stars for information, its alluring and mysterious, but I ultimately believe the universe has a whole other purpose. But I digress. Balance is the inspiration for these new pieces. Everything has to have balance, or it all can topple over in a great huge mess. If we lean to one side, so far we cant even see the other side, whats to happen?

here is a sneak peak. I will eventually show the whole piece once its professionally scanned.

the show is set for June 12th.

I'll be posting more info throughout the next couple months.