Terra: Artwork Inspired by Nature – Show at Gallery Nucleus!!

I’m so pleased to be taking part in this invitational group show at Gallery Nucleus, in Alhambra, California:

Terra: Artwork Inspired by Nature

March 29, 2014 – April 13, 2014
Opening Reception / Mar 29, 7:00PM – 10:00PM

Here is the piece I shipped down to the gallery – “Soil” – watercolor, 7×10.”

“From the forces that gift us with sunshine and curse us with storms to the countless creatures that roam sky, earth and sea, from the plants that provide us with breath and life to even the tiniest of organisms yet to be discovered, we are surrounded by Mother Nature at every moment. Nucleus presents an exciting group of diversely skilled artists that have come together to create a compelling collection of work that celebrates the harmonious existence of all things that live, breathe, and even photosynthesize. This visually stunning exhibition features a variety of media from a global roster of inspiring talent and urges us to connect to the beauty, power and balance within the natural world. ” (Gallery Nucleus)

Exhibiting Artists:

Alex Louisa
APAK
Brooks Shane Salzwedel
Christina Mrozik
Corinne Reid
Edward Kinsella
Erica Williams
Frank Gonzales
Hannah Yata
Jan Huling
Joshua Harker
Junyi Wu
Karina Eibatova
Katherine Brannock
Kikyz1313
Laura Bifano
Linda Kim
Mab Graves
Michael Brown
Otto Björnik
Natasha Durley
Richard Kirk
Sam Yong
Sean Avery
Stasia Burrington
Teagan White
Vikki Chu
Yellena
Zoe Poster

(Oh my god! Some incredible artists here! I feel so honored to be showing with them! …And intimidated… oh, don’t tell anyone)

Here are some other small paintings I’ve done recently – I took a small break from work this last month to spend some time in Montana with my sister, brother-in-law and brand new nephew (!), who I’m head-over-heels in love with. Needless to say, I didn’t get much done. But we were able to sneak in a little time to play around with watercolor pencils!

“Spring”

 

 

 

“Little Garden”

“Two Peonies”  

 

“Merging Views” Group Show at GR2!

Oh my god. I am so excited to be taking part in a group show at GR2 down in Los Angeles! The art will be going out in the mail tomorrow, and I hate seeing it go!

“This One’s for Rumi” 22×30,” charcoal, ink, acrylic and cotton on handmade paper

“Sigh,” 9×12,” charcoal, ink, watercolor on handmade paper

“A Dreamy Mess” 22×30,” charcoal, ink, acrylic and cotton on handmade paper

“Sigh 2,” 9×12,” charcoal, ink, watercolor on handmade paper

“Steep” 22×30,” charcoal, ink, acrylic and cotton on handmade paper

“Mark,” 9×12,” charcoal, ink, watercolor on handmade paper

“Whiplash” 22×30,” charcoal, ink, acrylic and cotton on handmade paper

“Sigh 3,” 9×12,” charcoal, ink, watercolor on handmade paper

Artist Crush: Hellen Jo

She is so cool.

Her super-saturated colors, watercolor washes, badass girls and incredible lines. UGH! See more here.

All I want to do is sleep

Because it’s the middle of winter and I’m convinced I’m part bear.

But, you know, I’m a grown up now and at around 11am I get thirsty so do get out of bed. Yesterday I was SUPER grown up and cleaned the house. Today I made these. Little drawings this time, 5x7in, on the kraft paper with charcoal, ink and acrylic. Lazy Bones.

The small originals are all up in the shop here.

Are you (my Northern hemisphere friends) all having the same hibernating problem, or is it just me? How do you kick it? Or, how do you not stay in bed all day, especially when you have thick blankets and like, a million pillows, and your sweetheart makes you coffee in the morning so you don’t even have to get up?

Of course, this’d probably be different were I still a student or had a day job where I was expected somewhere at a certain hour. But then again, I’d probably be playing hookey.

STICKAZ! Colored by artist Linda Foote!

Wow – I just realized I’ve never posted these – here are some color-yourself-sticker sets which Perth artist/illustrator/cartoonist Linda Foote colored, and then shared with me! Aren’t they beautiful?? See her online gallery here, and her etsy shop here. Aah, she vastly improved the original drawings. Coloring is something I’m determined to work hard on this year!

Makes me wanna go buy some markers! Let’s have a coloring party!