Thanks for coming!

Thank you everyone who made it out to Screen Ink last night for the reception!
It was great to see both new and familiar faces. Here's some photos from the evening.

 There was live screen printing that night on t-shirts.
Here the color is being printed by the pro's at Screen Ink!
 

The show will be up at Screen Ink for the entire month of February.

Store Hours:

Monday thru Friday: 9am - 5pm

Lux Center Gala Print

Here is a print I have been working on the last couple days. This piece was commissioned by the Lux Center for the Arts in Lincoln, NE.

The mission of Lux Center for the Arts is to enhance the lives of a diverse public through the visual arts by providing exceptional learning opportunities in contemporary art, craft, and design. These opportunities, honoring the legacy of arts educator Gladys M. Lux, include art classes, residence programs, gallery exhibitions, and community outreach.

Coming up this September they are having "A deLUX Art Gala" benefit dinner and art auction. Every person who attends this event will receive one of this prints! I printed these on handmade paper (variety of colors - light blue, cream, sparkle, white!) by my favorite paper place, Porridge Papers.

The Lux Center has supported many artists as well as the community. Please come and support the Lux by participating "A deLUX Art Gala"! Event is September 19, 4:30 pm at the Grand Manse in Lincoln.

For more information and to register for the event visit here.

One Day PRINT SALE!

Nicole's Wondrous Etching Sale - 1/2 Off Prints!

Graham Gallery is participating in the Hastings downtown sidewalk sale this Saturday, and I decided to have my unframed etchings 1/2 OFF. I also may have some *secret* pieces for sale too!!! You'll just have to check it out!

Just for this Saturday only!

Kelsey Letterpress!

Well ladies and gentleman...after a couple years of searching for a little tabletop letterpress I finally got one! Meet my 6x10 Kelsey Excelsior Model X. (A more proper name will come later, once I figure out the personality.)

It needs cleaned up and rollers, but I'm ready for the challenge. I even might get it up and running for Cottonwood festival and print on site. Any advice on restoring presses...feel free to comment!

B-Day Giveaway!

While the world seems concentrated on Valentines Day this February 14th, I'll be celebrating my 25th birthday! To celebrate I'm doing an artwork giveaway. All you have to do is leave a comment on my blog. I will randomly select 3 winners - first, second, and third place.

First Place Prize
Watercolours, 11.25 x 14, Gouache & Ink, 2009

2nd Place Prize
Crystal Cake, 5 x 7, Gouache & Ink, 2009


Third Place Prize
Tree House, 2.375 x 5, Relief Print, 2009

All you need to do to for a chance to win is leave a comment. (You must comment on THIS blog post to be eligible for a prize.) Can't think of anything to post??? Tell me your favorite hideout as a kid...mine would have been my tree house. (BIG surprise right!)

I will randomly select three winners and post them on February 15th.
If you are a winner all I need is your address and you'll receive your winning artwork in the mail!

It's been a pretty good 25 years so far and thank you for your support!

Porridge Papers!

Yesterday Porridge Papers in Lincoln, NE celebrated their Sweet 16! Porridge papers specializes in handmade paper and letterpress (invites, prints, and more!). They asked local designers to make designs to be printed on their paper and given away in a Schwag Bag at the party! Above is my printed design that I came up with.

Check out their store in Lincoln, and see more at their blog.
Congrats Porridge! I can't wait to celebrate more birthday's to come.

Testing...yup still works.

Soooo....I know when my parents ask if my blog still works that it's time to update!

It's been a pretty crazy month, between moving (trying to decide where I should jam all my stuff) and going on vacation to Minnesota (thanks Lindsey & Tom). My studio's still a mess but I hope to start painting again soon! But for now here's a photo log of what I've been up to this last month or so...

(As you can see my life consists of mostly plants + cats of some sort or another)

Studio Sale!

Hey everyone...I'm having a moving/studio sale! Below are some pieces that I've done over the years, either experiments, college work, or pieces that I've just decided that it's finally time to part with.

If you are interested in any of these pieces just email me and can do they payment through paypal. If you live in Lincoln, NE or Hastings, NE I will deliver the piece to you myself. If you need it shipped to you we can work that out as well. If you have questions or want additional pictures just let me know. Also willing to do art swap!

Bauble Tree, 18" x 24", Oil on Canvas, $50.00 SOLD

Plant Spirit, 11.25" x 11.25" Acrylic on Wood, $45.00 SOLD

Raven, 12.125" x 5.5" Watercolor on Paper, $75.00 SOLD


Mario World, 22.75" x 6.75", Watercolor on Paper, $65.00 SOLD


Gouache Workshop Poster, 9.375" x 15.25" Gouache on paper, $45.00

Lock and Key, 8.75" x 11.75", Etching, $35.00 SOLD
(matted with archival white mat & backing)


Powerlines, 9" x 12" Linocut, $35.00 SOLD
(matted with Archival white mat & backing)

Roots, 11.75" x 17.75", Etching, $50.00 SOLD
(matted with Archival white mat & backing)

Opps! Found some more hanging out... (Added 7-14-09, 1:45pm)

Doorway, 8.5" x 11.75", Etching $35.00 SOLD
(matted with Archival white mat & backing)


Flight, 8.75" x 11.75", Etching, $50.00 SOLD
(matted with Archival white mat & backing)

Thanks for looking!

Finished Tree House Print

Here's the finished print for the thank you cards I was cutting the other day. This is printed on some nice handmade paper by Porridge Paper. I might do other colors for the different seasons...

Yay for Linoleum!

I've been working on some designs for thank you cards. Here's what the blocks look like before their printed (the dark blue is just marker so i can see the design better). I'll print the leaf & grass block first and then the tree block. I haven't cut away all of the grass yet because I wanted to check registration first.

Haven't decided on colors yet so it will be a surprise!

Build a House #3

Build a House #3, Lino Print, 5x7, 2009

I got another print done this weekend in the "Build a House" series. I hope someday to have a bunch of these bright little prints done.

Here you can see how I set up the rainbow roll to make the different color blends. (You can also see how I went too deep cutting into the linolum and went right into the particle board...oops!)

Here' s the press we use at the Lux Center.

It's a nice feeling seeing all the prints laid out. When I work on etchings I stick them under the drying boards right away so they dry nice and flat, and I kind of forget about them hanging out under there. Look for these on my etsy store at the end of the week!

Avard

Avards Mysterious Selection, Etching and Aquatint, 3"x4", 2008

Meet Avard Hagley, he enjoys reading mystery novels, taking a hop in the park, and having crazy adventures with his friends.

This print and others are currently on exhibition at the Lux Center in Lincoln!

Wanderfrost at the Lux Center

Thanks to everyone that came out to the reception on Friday! Shows up for the rest of the month. I'm also giving a lecture on my work at the Lux Center on Tuesday, May 5th at 6:30.

Warren

Warren, 6"x8", Etching & Aquatint, 2009.

An etching from my upcoming show "Wanderfrost" at the Lux Center for the arts. I've always been fascinated with bonsai techniques of binding plants to shape them into a certain forms or directions. Here the rabbits have been forming the tree for some unknown reason, but have kept about it quite diligently...

Show opens this Friday, May 1st, with a gallery reception from 5:00 - 7:00pm.

Wanderfrost

Wanderfrost, 6x8, Etching & Aquatint, 2009.

I'm gearing up for my show at the Lux Center for the Arts. Show runs May 1st - 30th. Gallery reception is Friday May 1st from 5-7.

Just a few more etchings to go!

Intaglio Printmaking Class!

Brilliant Bloom Cave, 4"x5", Intaglio Etching and Aquatint, 2008

I am teaching an Intaglio class starting October 29th. Below is the class description!

Intaglio is a historically rich medium known for its beautiful line quality and broad value ranges. Students will learn how to manipulate the plate surface and print images in multiples. A variety of intaglio techniques will be explored including dry point, etching, aquatint, and collagraph. All skill levels are welcome.

Class #PRT-02 Wed., Oct. 29-Dec. 10, 6:30-9pm (no class Nov. 26)

Instructor: Nicole Gustafsson

Tuition: $160 (Lux Members $144) Copper plates will be available for purchase. Students supply their own paper.

Contact the Lux Center if your interested in taking this class!!!

Minden

The reception in Minden went really great and thank you for all who came! Here are three collaborative pieces that Todd, Cody, and I did together. We each started one then passed it along to the next person to add.

Todd Brown started this piece with the box structure, I painted it, and Cody added the ceramic bowls.

Cody started with the ceramic forms, Todd added the wood structure, and I added the prints and wood dangles at the bottom.

I started this piece with the plant painted on wood, Cody added the ceramic holders, and Todd added the wood details.