Hello! This is for this week's Illustration Friday theme - SOAR
Monday, December 21, 2015
Saturday, December 19, 2015
Special Holiday Sale - .99 on digital watercolor clip art sheets until 12/14
I'm having a special holiday sale on all of my digital watercolor clip art.
It's available in my Etsy store here.
I don't plan on having another sale on clipart for a while so get it for .99 per sheet while you can!
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Monday, September 21, 2015
Recap of Southwest Iowa Art Tour
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| Inside the new gallery, Fine Art on Fifth |
This past weekend was the second year of the Southwest Iowa Art Tour which included ten communities.
I had the pleasure of being in Malvern, Iowa for the second year and all of us displaying were in both the Classic Cafe, a local restaurant, as well as at the new art gallery, Fine Art on Fifth. We were so thrilled by the number of people who came through Malvern to see the art and make purchases for their homes. There was a steady stream of enthusiastic people the whole weekend. The people are why I love living in the Midwest (it's definitely not for the cold!)
This weekend was the soft opening of the new gallery which has lived many different lives from housing junk to being a laundromat and a chicken hatchery! With rustic walls of brick and up-cycled barn wood, it is being transformed into a charming creative space. A group of us whipped it into shape last Friday filling it with paintings, prints, and 3-d work by a dozen area artists.
One of my good friends, Marge Boska, is going to be the proprietor and we are all excited by the enthusiastic support from Malvern residents as well as those in surrounding communities. The grand opening is scheduled for early November to coincide with Malvern's beloved local artist, Zack Jones' holiday open house at his Art Church. I plan on both showing in the gallery and offering watercolor classes. I will keep you updated.
I'm calling SWI Art Tour 2015 a success. We had perfect weather and this introvert thoroughly enjoyed her weekend visiting with everyone who came through Malvern on the Southwest Iowa Art Tour. And warmest thanks to those of you who purchased artwork from me and signed up for my monthly newsletter. I wouldn't be here without your continuing support. ;)
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Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Four years later....
What if you could step back and see the full value that challenge has added to your life? You would seek it out endlessly. ~Ralph Marston greatday.com
Yesterday I realized that just 4 years ago I was getting ready to quit my job so I could attend school full time and finish my degree in graphic design. That time in my life feels like so long ago but then it doesn't seem like so long ago. Looking back I would never have guessed that I would be in the middle of illustrating 3 children's books four years later, but that's what I'm doing!
I just finished the first one about four horses. The author was a pleasure to work with. My clients have been extraordinary. I really am so grateful.
Next on my plate involves a little bee and a disgruntled pig and then a precocious little girl who loves math. Both should be lots of fun.
Yesterday I realized that just 4 years ago I was getting ready to quit my job so I could attend school full time and finish my degree in graphic design. That time in my life feels like so long ago but then it doesn't seem like so long ago. Looking back I would never have guessed that I would be in the middle of illustrating 3 children's books four years later, but that's what I'm doing!
I just finished the first one about four horses. The author was a pleasure to work with. My clients have been extraordinary. I really am so grateful.
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| Finished illustrations for The Tale of Josephine Rose: A Horse's Magical Neigh |
Next on my plate involves a little bee and a disgruntled pig and then a precocious little girl who loves math. Both should be lots of fun.
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Proposed Copyright Legislation not favorable to artists
This is so important that I wanted to share it in case you aren't already aware of discussions concerning possible changes to artists' copyrights. It would be very unfavorable to artists if it were to pass. Will Terry interviewed Brad Holland, a well known editorial illustrator who has been very active in standing up for artists' rights regarding these legislation talks.
Please consider sending a letter to the copyright office, but it is due on July 23 - only two days away! There are lots of other links to more information including sample letters on Will Terry's YouTube page.
Submit your letter here!
http://copyright.gov/policy/visualwor...
Will Terry Interviews Brad Holland on possible change to artists' copyrights
Please consider sending a letter to the copyright office, but it is due on July 23 - only two days away! There are lots of other links to more information including sample letters on Will Terry's YouTube page.
Submit your letter here!
http://copyright.gov/policy/visualwor...
Will Terry Interviews Brad Holland on possible change to artists' copyrights
Saturday, July 04, 2015
Sunday, June 21, 2015
Happy Father's Day to all you Dad's out there!
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