Little Goat

I kicked ass this Tuesday. I got so much work done! Go me!

Us

These illustrations are going in a group show next week.

Hood

There are 8 Portland artists participating! I'm honored to be in a show with so many well known Portland artists.

Portland Heart Oregon

If you're in the Portland area, please stop by for the opening.

Let's Go on an adventure

The reception is at Gigantic Gallery. The address is 1720 NW Lovejoy #103. The party starts at 5:30! I hope to see you there.

Gather

I said goodbye to my paintings today.

They are on their way to Fayetteville, Arkansas. They are going to be in a show at the Fayetteville Underground starting July 7th. I hope they arrive safely. I hope they are well received. I hope they are enjoyed by people and that people are able to connect to them.

I spent the rest of my day puttering. a little of this, a little of that, trying to gather thoughts and figure out the next step. It's an ongoing part of my life, and many others too, I think.

I was able to list a new painting in my shop. It was extremely hard to difficult because it has a layer of varnish on it. It's very, very, shiny. If anyone has any tips or tricks on photographing shiny paintings, please share! :)

Hope eveyone had a wonderful Tuesday.

This Feels Right

I've been really getting back into the Etsy groove this week.

I've made six new items for my shop, I've been participating in the forums and on Twitter, and I feel like I'm getting back into a nice routine.

I think one of the most important thing you can do for your Etsy shop is to post new items weekly and really promote yourself.

Doing all this has kept me busy, and that's a good thing for sure.
Sometimes I feel like if I don't stay busy doing something I'll just drive myself crazy with my thoughts. I guess that's one of the great benefits of making art for me. It helps me stay sane. Well, sometimes...

Today is going well. It's a beautiful warm day and I'm thinking of heading down to First Thursday. I haven't been in such a long time...

Maybe I can get some pictures to share.
Hope everyone's day is going well :)

Home

Have I mentioned yet how much I love being home?

I'm sitting at the Bi-Partisan Cafe right now, listening to the baristas shout out orders, and Wilco playing over the speakers. I love this. I rode my bike here, and was actually a little afraid to come out this morning...

It's weird to have lived in a place, where I felt almost stuck inside for so long. Now, that I have the freedom to ride my bike, to do something as simple as get a cup of coffee, is really intimidating for me. But, I decided that I needed to get out of the house this morning, and coffee is always on my list of favorite things...so I did it. I'm so glad I did.

I was in search of a little inspiration this morning, and I think I've found it.

Hope everyone is having a great Thursday. I'm planning on heading out to First Thursday this evening. If you live in Portland, and wander downtown tonight, maybe I'll see you there.

Friday!

It's Friday.
There's always a buzz in the air on Fridays. I feel it anyway.

It's been a great last few days. Last night we rode our bikes up to alberta for Last Thursday.
Portland has a First Thursday, too, but a few years ago The Pearl District (where First Thursday is held) required you to have a permit to sell art on the street. So, all of the artists who sell art in the street decided that they would just go up to alberta, on the last Thursday of the month. It started out pretty small, but over the last few years it's gotten pretty huge. They have to close down a good portion of the street now, to accommodate all the pedestrians and street performers.

I'm not usually that into Last Thursdays, but just the idea that I could ride my bike somewhere, where a lot of people would be, made me really happy. It made me even more happier when I ran into a couple of people I know :)

We are almost done with moving in. I'm settling into my new office as I type this. There are a few things that still need to be done. as soon as they are, I will for sure post pictures to share with you!

For now I'll share the two new prints I posted today!
Hope everyone has a good weekend!! :D