September 20, 2010 | Posted By: Annie
Filed Under Art Shows, Life
So, Indie Craft Parade was amazing, thousands of people came and gathered all the pretty things, pretty things that I didn’t get to see. I loved talking to people about my paintings, but oi! I wished so badly to be wandering around to see the overflowing tables and booths. One booth I did see was that of Involution Design, felted jewelry. I pined for the long necklaces, but could only score a few of these amazing beads. Still figuring out the very bestest thing to do with them.
More of the Parade on Erin’s blog.
Two online magazines I have been clicking through, food, Sweet Paul (beautiful!), house, Rue.
August 31, 2010 | Posted By: Annie
Filed Under Friends + Family, Life
A wedding of flowers to do this weekend, next week Indie Craft Parade! Oi!
Today watched my weekly batch of little boys for a kid-watch swap I do with another mom from church. . . we made these little boats inspired by the Jonah story and prop a smart teacher did for the kids in Sunday School this Sunday. . . I wish my own audience had been entertained for longer by them, I think I could have made them all day! Here are some directions to fold your own. Its fun to cut out sharks and schools of fish to lay around on the floor. . . if you actually have the time, I did consider an ark of animals, but my paper wasn’t quite big enough.
August 15, 2010 | Posted By: Annie
Filed Under Art Shows, Friends + Family, Kid Art Show, Life
The kid show. I am terribly exhausted, but, it was the best show I have ever hung. The walls of this old house have never been so refreshed I think. What a night, downpour of rain that made a river through the walk, Dan swooping in like a hero, the clouds peeling pack with my prayers, and many more adoring art fans than I anticipated. I wish the world could have seen these pieces, especially the titles, I’ll post some more about that tomorrow. I am now the owner of Jude’s “the bluish shine” and Helena’s elegant wire face, should it not be in the MOMA?
August 9, 2010 | Posted By: Annie
Filed Under Artist Love, Life, Like + Love
I had already bought the little gray dove and then we did a trade for a few more. . . look at those eyes! Aren’t they wonderful? The strong brush strokes and shining feathers. Thank you Diane for the honor of a trade!
August 4, 2010 | Posted By: Annie
Filed Under Art Shows, Friends + Family, Kid Art Show, Life
The title, what Marshall says for “little bit”, usually used when asking for a taste of my ice cream, or wanting more of a cartoon. . .
Images, preview of the Kid Art Show we are throwing at White Whale, Saturday August 14th at 6:30 pm. There will be cookies made by the mothers of all the artists (all are great cooks actually), hopefully a dry sidewalk for chalk drawing, and a sheet tent I have yet to configure. And lots of great art, painted and drawn with a rare abandon that most of us since have lost. Some of the pieces will be for sale, others reserved for archives. The monster (google eyes), triceratops (blues with pink pencils), and collage by Marshall. The photos of the cake and the sculpture were taken by Mollie, they are done by Jude and Henry. We are all hoping for more cakes, I have a feeling that one’s for the archive. . .
July 30, 2010 | Posted By: Chris
Filed Under Chris, Friends + Family, Life, Our Artwork, Portraits
As Annie already mentioned, I recently got back from Comic-Con 2010, and I’m still recovering. To say it was overwhelming and overstimulating is an understatement. But I’m already looking forward to next year. Met so many great new friends, artists I’ve long admired… good times.
After getting back home, I started and finished a portrait commission for a certain Nick, a surprise birthday present from his awesomely thoughtful wife. Nick loves icons and he makes the benediction gesture a lot (really). Yay for me: I recently picked up a fantastic old book full of giant color reproductions of icons, MAJOR inspiration as of late, so this commission was such a blast. I can’t wait to hear about his reaction…. YAY
Some pics of the finished piece, some showing the glossy coats of varnish. I’ll probably post some in-progress pictures after this so you can see the various stages.
July 30, 2010 | Posted By: Annie
Filed Under Life, Like + Love
Found, creepy clown book. Brilliant painted illustrations, love the polka dots. That Bear doesn’t look particularly happy to be riding that scooter. Maybe he just doesn’t like the ruffle collar.
More colorful ideas, bright hand painted dresser, triangles galore, Elle Decoration.
The happy face brooch from Made By Anna
And this many patterned pillow from fav pillow maker, Sukan
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