Sketchbook Project 2012 is complete!

Here are my last 4 pages of my Sketchbook Project sketchbook.

Now, all I have left is a cover design. I think I'll incorporate color into it, as the rest of the book was all done with one Bic pen. 

I really enjoyed working on this project, and am considering joining in again for the Sketchbook Project: Limited Edition. This one is limited to 5,000 artists and your work will published in the Limited Edition art book series. I like the idea of being published!

If you'd like to see my entire 2012 Sketchbook Project, check out my Flickr page.

Have a fab second half of the week. Ta-Ta!

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Class Critique

I've never been to Abilene

8" x 10" on canvas.

One of the things I miss about being in school is the community of artists I was a part of. If you had a question about your work or were looking for feedback, there was always someone in the studio to consult and bounce ideas off of.

Flickr, Twitter, and Etsy have become my new art community. I'm grateful to have found a group of creative people to learn and grow from in the cyber word.

So I'm reaching out to you about "I've never been to Abilene". I don't know how I feel about this one. I can't put my finger on it, but it needs something, or needs to be edited.

Thoughts? Suggestions? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Don't worry, I have a thick skin. Say what you feel.

Ciao!

We Have a Winner

Originally uploaded by Annette Q

Congratulations to Annette Quirke, winner of the "Come Sit Next to Me" print!

Annette is a mixed media artist herself, with a beautiful blog and flickr photo stream. I encourage you to take a peek.

Thanks to all who entered, tweeted, followed, and blogged my giveaway. I appreciate your support and encouragement of my work.

Happy Tuesday.

And the Winner is.......

bored, originally uploaded by l_budde.

Well, I don't have one yet. I am still waiting to hear back from the winner of my "Come Sit Next to Me" print. If I don't hear back soon, I will choose another winner, so don't lose hope yet!

I will leave you today with this beautiful self-portrait photo from my student Leah Budde. I just love the genuine expression she has on her face here. Check out her photo stream on flickr....She has quite a knack for self-portraiture.

Happy Tuesday.

New Art Supplies Breeds New Art

This is my first ever piece on cradled hardboard. I'm hooked! I love the firmness of working on wood and the detail it allows me to create. I finished this piece off with some UV-resistant acrylic sealant and now its ready to hang. I have a show coming up in a few weeks and the less framing I have to do the better.

Thanks to my flickr friend LethaColleen, I started using mounting film (basically glue in a sheet form) on this piece. Its the best! The pieces stay nice and flat and theres no glue seeping out of edges. It also makes it possible for me to still embellish with pen/ink on the hardboard surface, something I can't do when working on canvas.

New art supply finds are the best! Hardboard and mounting film may just revolutionize my work!

"I'll Be There", the print is available for sale in my Etsy shop and is included in my Chair Sale.

Have a good week all. I'm actually a little excited for my first full week with my art babies.