The Unconventional Artist!: April 2014

I noticed that I had not posted in a while but I actually may have a very good excuse this time... I've been a busy artist!!
It's part of the dream to be so busy and successful as an artist that I don't need a day job because the day job is being an artist... I feel closer, this past month, to that dream than ever before!!

Back in February I entered a painting in the CAPS art auction which is a judged art auction to raise money for aids awareness. I was worried about submitting because it is a judged entry and only a select few are accepted. I really hate rejection, especially of my art. But good news I got accepted.
Here is the piece I donated...

Flying Raven

I'm a little sad because I really love this painting and will miss seeing it in my house, but I am also happy to donate it to a good cause. I just hope it is bought by a loving person who will treasure it.

Any way the auction is this weekend so I am super excited because I get to go and dress up and be fancy and elegant.

Another project that has been keeping me really really really busy is the "little art / BIG CAUSE" show at a cute little bar in Portland called Scandals. They have a ton of artists doing 8x8 panels and they hang them all up and people come in buy what they want for $40.00 and then take them home that night. Super cool!!
This Thursday is the opening night and they sell most paintings the first few nights. I am excited because I painted 6 new panels for this one. I only had 28 days to get them done. I worked like a beast to get them finished.

Pure Heart - Deer

Below are the new paintings for the Scandals show.

Play, Laugh, Love - Dolphin

It was so much fun doing these and I have been so revitalized for doing my art.

Untapped Strength - Bear

The other thing I have been busy with is the totems that I do.

I've had a bunch of new clients and interest.

I love doing the totems the most because I get to know so many great people.

I'll share one of those on my next post.

Shine Bright - Peacock

The last thing that has kept me so busy this month is getting ready for the First Thursday street show. I put myself out there on the street (with tons of other artists). Including my dear friends, Pat, Chuck and Derrick to hold my hand and help me feel brave while exposing my heart and soul to the public. I did it last year until I got sick and the first one in April, was rained out :(

We're suppose to have great 80 degree weather and lots of people out there so I am excited to be there and hopefully have some real fun meeting new people who like my art!!! For all my friends who live in Portland I hope you'll come out and see me!!!