Crafty Halloween

I love Halloween. I love making stuff. I love the creativity that comes out with people. I love candy. I love zombies. I love horror movies. What more can I say? When friend, Kate, decided to have a bunch of crafty girls get together, I thought it was the perfect time to try out a Halloween craft. Here's my candy craft.

Hammy is a BUTTON!

My tribute painting to my hamster (R.I.P.) Hammy has been turned into a button. Tanya Madoff runs a super cool button club out of San Francisco. Check out her blog and join her nifty button club that features an artist each month.

I like how the buttons really make him look like he's running in a ball! Thanks Tanya!

If you're interested in having your pet painted...let me know! I just finished a series of huskies for some friends. Pics coming soon!

Updated Studio

I haven't been doing much creative stuff lately because I finally repainted my studio/guest room/makeup space. It is Benjamin Moore Dijon. A buttery, warm, mustard-y, gold. Now I have no excuses and should get back to it!

The art table area.

I finally have a shelf to keep my books!

The book I'm reading now. J'aime le Petit Prince and this is the POP-UP VERSION!

Well, I guess he does...

Pope in the Woods, Acrylic on Canvas, 24" x 24"

Here's a recent painting I did for a girl who is a huge fan of The Big Lebowski. In the usual style of work I've been doing, but not the typical subject matter. It was a fun challenge and funny to do!

It's me...I'm THREE

My artist and friend Kate had a residency at Art Central in November. She did a series of "awkward birthday photos". I had one, she painted me. It now proudly hangs in my living room. I haven't changed a bit!

Minneapolis

Minneapolis, Oil and Mixed Media on Canvas, 30" x 30"

Here's the painting I made for my brother for Christmas (so Happy Christmas, Adam, if you see this before I get to give it to you). I wanted to photograph it before I unstretched it. I used old Playboy magazines and color TV circuit board diagrams as that "little something extra" in this painting. I really enjoy mixing media. Even some of the buildings are pieces of canvas sewn onto together.

The buildings are loosely based on the Minneapolis skyline, to where my brother recently moved. And yes, that IS the man with the golden gun.

Mini Abstract

Mini Abstract, Acrylic on board, 5" x 5"

An older painting I did on a whim. I've started back-tracking to styles I used to work in back in art school. I got out my oil paints the other day, set up shop in my dining room and got working on some new, big, messy, abstract paintings. I'm excited about the work in progress, stay tuned for photos.