pieces of the show

i forgot to post some of my work i had up in the group show called ALCHEMY.  i didn't forget, they've just been in my trunk since august. i think i should take better care of the things i create.

these are some close ups of the mixed media collages i made. it's time to draw and paint and collage more.

artist // jennifer davis

the details are fuzzy.

i'm not sure which coffee house i was at, but it was in minneapolis, years ago. it was freezing out and  i had a chai (or coffee) in my hand and i was looking at flyers for upcoming events while my friend got her latte. it was then i saw a few samples of jennifer davis's work.

i know i loved them, instantly, that part was crystal clear.

her paintings are windows into hidden worlds. but in those worlds, you know the people and creatures living in them, fondly and they invite you in for secrets and tea.

whenever i'm stuck creatively, i like to peek at her website. it always stirs up new ideas. she's good, real good. 

secret concerts

what a fantastic collaboration.

find out more:
> bowerbirds
> monica canilao
> the amazing photography of liz gorman. (more images/video on her site)

art, hair and spinning shoes

pushing through

i've been watching some of st. vincent's tour videos from a couple of years ago. i love what she says about making embarrassing music (replace music with whatever your thing is). if you feel like you're in a not so comfortable place with your art or craft, keep pushing. you'll get there.
alright, if you a fellow wisconsin sport lover, i hope we are in for an amazing weekend.
cheers!
stephanie

[artist/opening] monica canilao // what's lost is safe

i could have photographed monica canilao's artwork for hours and sky high gallery is a quaint
space resting in an amazing skate shop in milwaukee.
what she created and built in the room feels like it flows on forever and ever;
like you've entered narnia or space mountain or an elaborate ispy book. pure magic my friends.
i hope you'll look into her. you'll be changed.
oh and that pretty young thang up in the first photo is my beautiful sister, samantha faith.
go be inspired now.