Art Show in the Works

I will be showing work at the West Philly gallery Borrowed Time. It's still in the works until this weekend when I receive word of finalization's. Until then I am posting the as details that I know below.

"The Time Came When The Risk To Remain Tight In The Bud Was More Painful Than The Risk It Took To Blossom." - A show on art & mental illness.
Artists- Kirsten Ashley & 1 TBA artist.
Date- Saturday, December 6th, 2008.
Time- TBA- Expected to be in the evening.
Gallery- Borrowed Time. 1202 S. 46th Street, Philadelphia PA

Everyone in the area come out! I'll be selling most of the work I have up. There should be a reception and all that fun stuff. Very laid back environment. Come show your support!

New Items At My Etsy Shoppe!

Buy Handmade!

Etsy Buy Handmade KirstenAshley

My Art As A Book Cover!

I have my very first book cover out at www.maverickduckpress.com for the book Pre-Elixer by J. Michael Wahlgren. Check it out at Maverick Duck Press and review it on Goodreads.com.

Sometimes The Artist Becomes The Subject.

Here is a sketch of my friend and I at my booth during Big Art Show 11.It was drawn by Aaron Krolikowski of www.interview-press.com. More sketches from the show are up at the site.

Print Sale!

I'm having a sale on art prints. One 8.5 X 11 inch print is $20. Buy 2 for $30. Each print comes with in an archival acetate bag, with the option of being signed.
Below are the prints available and the quantities left so far:

1. "Hollow Eyed" (2 available.)


2. "Flower Of Naivety" (2 available.)


3. "Stab" (1 available.)


4. "This Heavy Heart, This Heavy Jewel" (1 available.)


5. "I Give You My Heart" (1 available.)


6. "Cerulean Goddess" (1 available.)


7. "Shattered Mirror" (1 available.)



8. "Peacock Rides" (1 available.)


9. "Children Of The Ice" (1 available.)


10. "Faerie In Spooky Tree" (1 available.)


11. "Pods In The Abyss" (1 available.)


12. "Joined At The Heart" (1 available.)


To order prints CLICK HERE to send me an email (or copy and paste my email address: dawlheart@hotmail.com) with what prints you want and your zip code for shipping calculation. I will then send you an invoice via email.

Big Art Show

I will be showing some new work and selling prints at Big Art Show this Saturday. If you're in the Philadelphia area come out and see me.


BIG ART SHOW PHILADELPHIA #11

Saturday, July 26th
@ Backseat Conceptions 941 Theater:
941 N.



Front Street - Philadelphia, PA (Northern Liberties)
Doors @ 7 ~ $5 (non-participants) ~ All Ages ~ 21 to drink

THIS IS THE LAST BIG ART SHOW FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE! YOU SHOULD COME!!!!!

Bring your art! Bring your friends! Have some fun! Meet some artsy types! Listen to
some music! Free beer!!!

Everyone who wants to can come be part of the show! Only the people on the list are
guaranteed space, but if you'd like to bring a piece we will find room for you!


MUSIC!
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Sailboat!
Eric n’ Eric
Peer Pressure
Friendship Bracelet
Le Petit Champignon

ART!
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Bevan McShea
Mike Cicalese
Mara Wave
Ilya Stolyar
joe trotter
suelynne in the city
Krystal Heuser
damian mathews
travis applegate
Jolie Prom
pat aulisio
gabriel lopez
Mary L.



McCullough - Shadow Elements
Laura Facenda
Geekboy Press
Laura S.



Reinhard
elizabeth deegan
Monique Phillips
Aaron Weber
Bevan McShea (Citylinear)
mandy carmichael/ mandala glassworks
Katie Wieser
Tiffany J.



Davis
grandalto. com
Joy Hunsberger
@ari-ya apparel
Steven J. Martin, Jr.




Niaka Gruneberg
Stephanie Harvey
Emily K
Jill Sprague
Liz Krick

Kristen Margiotta
Andrea Ramirez
Visual Art Assassination
Terri Attridge
Kirsten Ashley
Eric Remer
Shirley Lightfoot
Cassandra Armstrong
Yummy Luv Press.




Jenn Kakoyannis

PLEASE TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW!!! Help spread the word! We can't do this without you!!! Forward this mail! Repost on the internet! PLEASE!!!!

Thanks!

www. bigartshow. com

Black Liquid

One of my pieces is featured in the online zine Black Liquid. It's on page 10 of the third issue. You can check out issue 3 by clicking HERE.
You can buy a hard copy that comes with an audio CD by emailing blackliquidsubmissions@yahoo.com or looking for it locally through this link.
In other news, I'll be showing work and selling prints at Big Art Show #11 in Philadelphia. Here is the info for that:

BIG ART SHOW PHILADELPHIA #11
Saturday, July 26th
@ Backseat Conceptions,
941 Theater
941 N.Front St. Philadelphia, PA
Doors @ 7 ~ $5 (non-participants) ~ All Ages

Original Art For Sale

These paintings are for sale. If you'd like to purchase one click on the google checkout button below the image. If you have questions or wish to use an alternative payment method than credit card (check or money order.) send me an email to dawlheart@hotmail.com.

7 by 9 inch acrylic painting on canvas board.

My First Album Cover!

I completed my first album cover for Alphane Reality Generator's album Nature Of My Circuitry.

You can check the album (and it's cover art) at these sites:
[x] Last.fm
[x] Alphane Reality Generator's main site
Listen to streaming tracks or you can download the entire album for free. Go do it. Stick it on your mp3 player of choice.

Venereal Kittens

Has there ever been a better online zine name than Venereal Kittens? No, I think not. Whats more, I get to say "I'm on Venereal Kittens!"
CLICK HERE to see my pieces posted there. And be sure to check out the other artists, writers, and musicians up as well.

Print Purchase Feedback

This post is for people who have bought prints from me directly to give their feedback. Please post a comment to let everyone know what you think of the quality and satisfaction from buying art prints/artwork from me.

Banner Exchange!

I have a new set of banners for the banner exchange on my site as well as my myspace page. Feel free to grab one for your myspace, blog, or other web presence. If you take one please let me know. The "exchange" part is for other artists, crafters, writers, musicians, etc. I will feature your banner on my myspace profile in exchange for you posting mine in your blog, on your site, or wherever you have a web presence. It's a bit of comradeship for myself and other self representing artists. If your interested feel free to message me via myspace or post a comment on my blog.

<br /><a href="http://kirstenashley.tripod.com"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/dawlheart/artwork/ka-rose-banner.jpg"></a> <br />

<br /><a href="http://kirstenashley.tripod.com"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/dawlheart/artwork/ka-blue-goddess-banner.jpg"></a> <br />







<br /><a href="http://kirstenashley.tripod.com"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/dawlheart/artwork/ka-hollow-banner.jpg"></a> <br />

<br /><a href="http://kirstenashley.tripod.com"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/dawlheart/artwork/sepia-girl-banner.jpg"></a> <br />

Featured Artist

I'm a featured artist on the Talent Database website. I was very surprised to get the email in my inbox today. I really wasn't expecting it. Needless to say, I have a smile on my face. My favorite part of the email was "Expect thousands of people a day to check out your talent listing; our editors think that you deserve it!"
Everyone should go check it out. Give me bookmarks and acknowledgments!

Oh My Blog!

I've been Blogged!
Larry from the site www.findartbuyart.com has written an entry about my work showcased on his site.
"Tuesday, January 29, 2008
“Sometimes my mood takes control of my hand.”
How can you not look at the results of that hand? Today we are looking at the work of Kirsten Ashley. Her alias is Dawlheart and she can be found at http://dawlheart.findartbuyart.com/. She has a varied style inside the fantasy world. She displays an interesting eye for the elf/fairy/mermaid genre. I see this artwork adorning a young woman’s room"
Click HERE to see the full entry. And be sure to check out his blog, Art Fan. Oh, and to check out my presence on findartbuyart go HERE.

Site Updates And Whatnot.

After a bit of a "hiatus" I'm reworking a few things with my web presence. I've been rebuilding a few sections of my art site. I'm adding a few things to the shoppe. I have some left over stock from previous art shows that I'm putting up for direct sale, as well as a few limited edition prints mounted on wood block.

Here are the wood mounted prints: