Well, hello!
I've been neglecting my little blog here, for shame! I've been busy with all kinds of fun summer activities and haven't been working on many art or crafty projects, but hopefully soon! I did get some Holga photos scanned and got some more film, I can't wait to try black and white!
Here are some of the shows I've been checking out (just a small portion!).
Spanish Gamble at Ronny's
Die Antwoord at Double Door
Titus Andronicus at Pitchfork
A very hot Pitchfork
Pitchfork crowd
Wood Panel in Progress
Trying out some wood panel and it's refreshing to work on a new surface.
Some Embroidery
New and Finished
Finished a painting this weekend and used some new scalloped paper that Sarah sent me. Good times had by all.
Cutting the umbilical cord
I get a little too attached to some of my paintings. Time to let them go! I've never tried to sell large paintings on etsy but I'm giving this a shot! Check out this 48" x 48" painting listed here for local Chicago pick up. It's titled "How You Look and Dress".
School Daze
I see the composition book pattern and can't help but think of middle school and slam books. Maybe that's what we called them, I think they were basically memory books. Did anyone else do those? Aaaaanyways, check these new bookmarks out in my etsy shop!
Weekend
Sketchbook
Having three family members come visit over 2 weeks at separate times didn't leave me with much time for art projects this month so far. I had a blast but now I'm happy to catch up on some crafting, painting, etc. So for now I will post a drawing of my glasses until I can put up something new. Nerd power.
Around the Studio
Buttons!
My work space
Some new drawings
Yours Truly
The Lenny & Me opening for featured artist Liz Weber was last night and it was also a night to show off the new artists and crafters they are carrying, including myself! Photo taken from their Facebook page, check it out for more info on the store and the Three Birds gallery which is located in the back of their lovely vintage shop in Wicker Park.
New Hotness
There are the paintings from "mini-series 1"; 3"x3" on canvas.
First Roll of Film
I have a lot to learn still but here are some of my favorite photos from my first roll for my Holga. I need to figure out what film comes out more saturated.
Art Opening at Lenny & Me
Come mingle and stand next to the Heartless Arts section and talk very loudly about how great my stuff is.
Lenny & Me
Teeny
This is what I'm hoping to finish tonight. These are little 3"x3" canvases and I have so much fun working on them, it's a challenge to work this small for me.
Oh!
Make sure to check out this shop in Wicker Park, they are carrying some of my work!
Lenny & Me Vintage
1323 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(773)384-4300
Almost There...
I'll be dropping off some items at a store in Wicker Park soon, details to come!
The Body as Canvas
I was blown away when I first came across this post on The Daily What. With the internet making it so easy to explore art from all over the world sometimes it's easy to become numb to so much of what you see. This was so refreshing to see and I love how they explored this idea outside the gallery as well by having the painted people walk around like it's any other day. Check out the Flickr set here.
Live from Logan Square
How do I unwind after a long day of being a desk monkey? Well tonight I cooked, then sat in my work area in the apartment, watched Law & Order and took notes from a book I recently finished. Now I think I might just have to have myself a gumballhead. Niiiiiiiice. Even if I don't have the motivation to work on a project I like to sit back here and be surrounded by my art supplies.
