My Desk Is Clean!

It's one of those rare, scarcely seen events when my desk is clean and organized, so I decided to document it for all to see. This is my work area for my blogging, etsying, scanning, designing, and more!

See the amazing little shelf to the left? I built that yesterday and then went color crazy at Menards when I found out that there's the small tubs of paint for just $5! I also have my inspiration board where I pin all my favorite postcards and drawings. See anything you recognize?

Auction is Live!

"Hey You Guy's" online silent auction is going on now! Check out the site and bid on your favorites. Just click the artists name on the right!

Proceeds go to Donors Choose to help classrooms and students in need of art supplies.

Twentysix Tiny Tombstones

E is for Ernest, 5 x 7, Gouache & Ink on Wood, 2009

Twentysix Tiny tombstones is a tribute to the marvelous book created by the genius mind of Edward Gorey (1925-2000) The Gashlycrumb Tinies (1963). The blog is created by Patricio Oliver.

Check out the site for more Gorey tribues!

Gallery Nucleus PIN Show

Power In Numbers (PIN) combines a love of art with philanthropy for their biggest event of the year!

Gallery Nucleus's 4th Annual Power in Numbers (PIN4) event aims to be more epic than ever as we invite artists and illustrators from all backgrounds, industries and aesthetics to take part in creating art for a cause. Having been consistently well received in the past, the PIN exhibit features over 100 international and local artists creating 5" X 7", 2-dimentional, original artwork in the desired medium and theme of their choosing.

Each artwork piece will be priced at $100.00 and a selection of artworks will be auctioned. A portion of the night’s sales will benefit the American Red Cross (San Gabriel Pomona Valley Chapter) on emergency response efforts.

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Here are my pieces that I did for Gallery Nucleus's Power in Numbers show.

Bottle Hovel, 5 x 7, Gouache & Ink on Wood, 2009

Flower Noms, 5 x 7, Gouache & Ink on Wood, 2009

Terrarium Tree, 7 x 5, Gouache & Ink on Wood, 2009

Stowaway, 7 x 5, Gouache & Ink on Wood, 2009

Check out Gallery Nucleus for a list of all the participating artists and more info! Show runs December 12th -28th

Hot Chocolate Cake

Most of my free time today was spent baking this cake. I saw this recipe in Fine Cooking Magazine and thought it would be fun to try for Thanksgiving!!! It only took 4 trips to the grocery store, googling what Lyle's Golden Syrup was, and a few minor obstacles. My only major error was not realizing that this was a THREE layer cake not TWO!!!

But all's good that tastes good! (See the white slab in the background...that's homemade marshmallows!!!)

"Hey You Guys!" Charity Event

"Hey You Guys! 2009 Poster by Israel Sanchez

"Hey You Guys Charity" is a small group of artists, friends and family who want to make a change by keeping art education in schools.

Last year the event raised over $2, 000 with only internet and word-of-mouth advertising, and helped over 300 students and teachers. We are once again raising money for Donors Choose, a program that helps teachers keep the arts alive in schools. Donors Choose purchases the art supplies that kids need to keep their imaginations alive.

The classic comedy GHOSTBUSTERS will be shown at the Rialto Theater,in South Pasadena, CA. There will also be a silent art auction featuring original artwork from known gallery artists, concessions, and a raffle!

Event takes place December 5th, ONLINE silent auction begins November 30th.

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Below is my donation piece for the event. I love Ghostbusters and choose to depict a haunted library with my favorite ghosts and ghouls!

"Who You Gonna Call?" Gouache & Ink on Wood, 2009

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Check out "Hey You Guys" website for more information!!!

Winter Rabbits!

Winter Hovel, 5x7, Gouache & Ink on Wood, 2009

Afternoon Tea, 7x5, Gouache & Ink on Wood, 2009

Here's two pieces that are currently at Graham Gallery in Hastings, NE. There's no snow on the ground right now, but I know it's coming sooner or later! Check out Graham Gallery for more great artwork in our Holiday Showcase.

We are Siamese...

We enjoy sunny mornings, naps, and playing with any paper that crinkles. Most enjoyable is the occasional fancy feast or chicken scrap. Also enjoy reading and batting around paint brushes with some girl that seems to live here...