This week's illustration theme is "linked." My contribution is the piece "Burning Memory." I chose this because of the metaphorical linking to childhood and my past coupled with the literal links of the chains on the swing.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Linked
I'm submitting to IllustrationFriday.com for the first time on this lovely cool Friday evening, after hearing of the site through this article.
This week's illustration theme is "linked." My contribution is the piece "Burning Memory." I chose this because of the metaphorical linking to childhood and my past coupled with the literal links of the chains on the swing.
This week's illustration theme is "linked." My contribution is the piece "Burning Memory." I chose this because of the metaphorical linking to childhood and my past coupled with the literal links of the chains on the swing.
Friday, March 26, 2010
TOMORROW!
The show at Abigail Rose is TOMORROW! CLICK HERE for more details. It's indoors, so you don't even need to worry about the umbrella. Come out and browse art, buy some cute one of kind/vintage finds, and say hello to me of course.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Kirsten Ashley At The Abigail Rose Boutique This Weekend
To all you Norfolk, Richmond, and Hampton Roads area Virginian's: Please come join me in Norfolk's historic Ghent area this Saturday. I'll be showing original artwork at the Abigail Rose boutique as part of their new Craft Weekend series.
Here is all the nitty gritty-
LOCATION: Abigail Rose Boutique
Norfolk, VA
PHONE: 757-351-3619
DATE: Saturday, March 27th
TIME: 9AM-6PM
WEBSITE: Abigailroseva.com
If you aren't in the local area, or aren't able to make it for whatever reason but would still like to show your support please go HERE for a downloadable/printable flyer. Repost it on facebook or twitter, print it out and hang it in your favorite coffee shop or bar. Any help promoting this is appreciated! It's my first try at an event down south. I need all the rallying I can muster up.
Here is all the nitty gritty-
LOCATION: Abigail Rose Boutique
Norfolk, VA
PHONE: 757-351-3619
DATE: Saturday, March 27th
TIME: 9AM-6PM
WEBSITE: Abigailroseva.com
If you aren't in the local area, or aren't able to make it for whatever reason but would still like to show your support please go HERE for a downloadable/printable flyer. Repost it on facebook or twitter, print it out and hang it in your favorite coffee shop or bar. Any help promoting this is appreciated! It's my first try at an event down south. I need all the rallying I can muster up.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
New Supplies
I have new Easter themed supplies in my shop now- adorable little bunny rings!
Also new to the shop is a vintage cookbook.
Keep an eye out for upcoming framed prints, necklaces, and rings.
Also new to the shop is a vintage cookbook.
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Keep an eye out for upcoming framed prints, necklaces, and rings.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
A Stroke Of Luck
This blog is my place to post about my own artwork and happenings surrounding it, but not so anti-community as to not mention my good fortune in regard to the people I've come into contact with in the art community. Mind you, most of this is online. But that isn't a bad thing. See? The internet is not just for porn.
Recently I was sent 2 beautiful watercolor pieces by fellow Deviantart artist Blake Krause.
Here I am holding them up with glee as I don't have a spot to hang them yet.
I also recently won a set of buttons from doll artist Christie Bastet of Bastet Creepy Doll fame. I won them via the forums on Etsy, so you Etsiers, keep your eyes peeled.
And lastly, I was gifted a pair of earrings from my (real life!) friend Sweetji. I love them!
Recently I was sent 2 beautiful watercolor pieces by fellow Deviantart artist Blake Krause.
Here I am holding them up with glee as I don't have a spot to hang them yet.
I also recently won a set of buttons from doll artist Christie Bastet of Bastet Creepy Doll fame. I won them via the forums on Etsy, so you Etsiers, keep your eyes peeled.
And lastly, I was gifted a pair of earrings from my (real life!) friend Sweetji. I love them!
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
And The Day Came When The Risk To Remain Tight In The Bud Was More Painful Than The Risk It Took To Blossom.
A few weeks ago I found a ad for a job dream. Nothing too glamorous, but a step in the right direction to make my fantasies come true- a job getting paid to make art. It was a few states away from where I am, but I took the risk. Within a few days I recieved a call in response to my application. Last weekend I carted my portfolio and my best sunday dress to the interview. There was a copy- this- xeroxed- design- in sharpie sort of challenge, and a 3 minute minute sketch challenge. The first one I nailed. The latter could have been improved, but wasn't horrible for a 3 minute sketch on the fly. My interviewer was also impressed with this quick portrait I had completed the day before the interview of Amanda Palmer :
And today I received an email telling me that I've made it to the second "audition" round. I'm not hired, but I made it to the next step! So from now until Saturday afternoon I'll be practicing like mad. If you have a good photo you'd like turned into a pastel portrait email it to me. I'll let you know if I use your photo, and if I do I'll be posting it on this blog.
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And today I received an email telling me that I've made it to the second "audition" round. I'm not hired, but I made it to the next step! So from now until Saturday afternoon I'll be practicing like mad. If you have a good photo you'd like turned into a pastel portrait email it to me. I'll let you know if I use your photo, and if I do I'll be posting it on this blog.------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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