This could be interesting. Because I have so little else to do.
At first, I didn’t like the theme restrictions, but I keep thinking about “mountains…”

This could be interesting. Because I have so little else to do.
At first, I didn’t like the theme restrictions, but I keep thinking about “mountains…”

I finally took photos of all the individual pieces from my Artwalk installation and added them to my website. Here they are, in case you’re interested.
I didn’t just take pictures for posterity–I’ve seen some calls for artists in FiberArts magazine that I’m considering submitting to. Most places want you to submit photos of 3 pieces (although they may or may not accept all three). I can’t figure out if I should submit three pieces that range in strength but that go together more (like, this + this + this) or a more diverse offering of my pieces with more strength (like this one, this one, and this one). Disclaimer: I’m basing my assessment of “strength” based on a combination of my personal favorites plus reactions I saw at Artwalk–for example, I don’t much care for this piece, personally, but lots of people at Artwalk seemed to especially take to it.
Not being an actual Artist, I’m not sure what would be the better submission technique. Plus, there are three calls for which I think my pieces would be appropriate to submit, but I have to figure out if any of the shipping or show dates overlap, because I can’t very well submit the same piece to two different shows at the same time, now can I?
It’s so funny–I have a great handle on this sort of submission process for writing, but this different media totally escapes me. There’s none of this “submit three examples of your work” type thing. When you submit a short story, you submit the one story and they take it or leave it. I think I’d much rather have it that way.

This coming Wednesday, November 11, is Veterans Day, a U.S. holiday and many of you gentle readers may have the day off from work to honor our veterans. And what better way to celebrate veterans who fought for our freedoms by celebrating our freedom to make art and stuff?
I’m going to be home all day at my studio at the Brewery making stuff. If you feel like making stuff, come on by. Let’s say anytime between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.-ish is good. It’s probably best to call/text/email me and let me know if you’re gonna come by. BYOS (stuff to make and snacks). Come for all day or some of the day.
**This is not in any way to be construed as or otherwise affiliated with an offical Craft Day(tm). This does not preclude any other arrangement I may have made with individuals on any other given days. No cash value. Void where prohibited.

So what’s the first thing a girl needs to do after Artwalk? Take the sewing machine(s) in for a cleaning an tune-up. They sure need it after all that hard work. But wait! First I needed to finish my (slightly overdue) October block for the Stash Busting Bee:
It was only after that was completed and crossed off the to-do list that I could take in the machines. WHile they’re away, the place looks pretty empty:

Look at that design wall, just begging for some ideas:

But don’t fret, gentle readers! Even sans sewing machine, there is lots to be done! Cutting out pieces, for example:

And of course, buying fabric for what I think will be the beginning of a whole new directional theme for Spring 2010 Artwalk…


I’m not quite ready to give away the whole secret yet, but let’s just say that if you see any good milk, cheese, meat, bread, or rice-themed printed cotton fabrics, please email me ASAP!

I totally just crossed “Artwalk” (and all it’s subcategories, and sub-subcategories) off of my to-do list. That was weird.
Now what? :)

Yesterday’s Artwalk was really enjoyable, way more fun and a lot less cranky-making than I expected it to be. I got a lot of positive responses to my work (and is anyone had negative things to say, they must have been tactful enough to wait until they left. :)
There’s still a whole ‘nother day of Artwalk ahead today, so come on by and check it out! Here’s a hint of my exhibition to tempt you out:

Brewery Artwalk
2100 N. Main Street
Los Angeles, CA 90031
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Free!

So it’s 5:30 a.m. The morning of my very first Artwalk, and despite being prescribed a number of drugs that are supposed to keep me asleep, I woke up and am raring to go. This is good in some ways, because I still havent hung a single piece of my stuff on the wall yet. It’s bad because, well, it’s 5:30 in the morning, which is usually not an acceptible time for nailing things in walls.
Thankfully, I don’t live in a normal place where that sort of thing would be an issue. In fact, it sounds like my upstairs neighbors have already been hard at work for a while this morning.
Further updates throughout the day as events warrant…

In case you’re new to this blog or have just been living under a rock or something: this weekend is the Brewery Artwalk. That’s right, this weekend!
Brewery Artwalk
2100 N. Main Street
Los Angeles, CA 90031
Saturday and Sunday, October 23-24, 2009
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
My studio is in the Atrium and I’ll be sharing my space with two other talents artists, Robin Dodge and Chuck Revell. There will be a lot of other studios open and great art to see, tasty treats to eat, and heck, it’s just fun to wander around the Brewery and check it out, especially if you’ve never been.
I do hope you’ll come by and see what all this blogging has been about!