Eye Spy Art Night at Wood Icing

I made this in my art journal after many attempts at creating one with the computer.
Once again, I was saved by my art supplies!

This week we are getting ready for the next art reception at Wood Icing. My mom and I were brain storming ideas about what we could do this time that could possibly compare to our last one. We had such an awesome turn out and everyone said they had a great time, so we don't want to disappoint.

This time we thought of having our guests play a game for prizes. I'm not gonna lie, my main goal here is to create a situation where our guests are encouraged to look at the art, talk to the artists and hopefully buy some of their art. My other main goal is that everyone has a great time. Soooo, we came up with the Eye Spy Art game. Will give our guests a card that has 10 hints about different art in the room. First, the guests "spy" the art, then they find the artist who made that piece and receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win gift certificates to use at the gallery. The more raffle tickets they get, the more chances they have to win. We will be giving away four $25 gift certificates and two $50 gifts certificates. Yep, we are generous gallery owners! Please mark your calendars for this Friday, October 12th from 6-8pm to come by Wood Icing Gallery and have some "Eye Spying" fun!

I took this picture of my Mom's paint and brushes. Not bad for an amateur, huh?

Also, my mom got some Chalk Paint(TM) with no labels so we have no idea what color is in the can. She has decided to have a guess the color of the chalk paint game and if you guess it right, you win a free wax brush which normally cost $35 so that's a great prize too.

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And as always there will be wine!

Exciting New Adventure

In January I was invited to be a partner at the Gateway Gallery in Clayton, MO. I was really glad to be invited because I didn't really want to leave when my guest artist exhibition ended. Things just felt right at the gallery. The Gateway Gallery is an artist run gallery and I really like all the partners, not to mention the business potential. I am really optimistic about this new adventure. Where else can I get my own little spot of real estate in the heart of Clayton? So for now, this is my newest endeavor and tonight marks my first reception at the gallery as a new partner. We will be welcoming guests to come view our artwork from 6-9 this evening. We are located at 7921 Forsyth Blvd. in Clayton, MO 63105. There is also valet parking available, which is awesome, and it only cost $4. You can't beat that with a stick! I think I might bring my new necklaces to the gallery if you would like to come see them.

These are some of my newest little pendants I have made. I have really been struggling with the pictures for Etsy, but I have shot and re-shot them. They are really so cute in person.

I have had people asking me if I am making jewelry now. No, I just got distracted. They are just so fun and cool and I love to wear them and once again they satisfy my need to make something little. Truth be told, my studio was a wreck and freezing cold and I just didn't want to be in it lately. That has all changed now......I think I will save that for another entry though.