After a long hiatus, I am thrilled to announce that I am back to longer studio days, shows + events and blog updates! Life became very busy this spring and I had to prioritize other responsibilities (namely, a car with a blown engine), so I was unfortunately compelled to put my artwork on hold somewhat. Thankfully, that period is over, and I am able allocate longer studio days moving forward. Let’s all do the “happy dance” shall we??
Spring Shows: La Artcore in the Brewery Annex
Even with my busy schedule, I was luckily able to participate an amazing group show at La Artcore in the Brewery Annex this Spring.
Curated by the Brewery’s own Baha Danesh, this show deals with the ideas behind the feminine which encompasses the various aspects gender, mysticism and perceptions of women. I was happy to exhibit my painting “Longing” for the first time at this show, alongside “Rutting Season”, “Shadow Self” and “Carnivores”.
Summer Street Art: Comeback Fest hosted by ArtShare LA, DTLA
I was incredibly honored to have been selected as a live painting artist for the 2023 Comeback Fest in DTLA. Engaging in live painting entails meticulous planning, coupled with spending an entire day under the sun, swiftly capturing the essence of my art. While it can be physically demanding, the experience is undeniably exhilarating and enjoyable. Moreover, I had the pleasure of crossing paths with exceptionally gifted artists from the vibrant LA art scene. For more about the event read Comeback Fest on the web.
In the studio: Reworking older paintings into drawings and prints
One of my newest projects is taking some of my older work, which I feel has Art Nouveau leanings, and reworking the themes into drawings with gouache. These drawings will be turned into prints when the series is complete. Look for upcoming notifications when the print runs are finished (I will send via newsletter) and at the upcoming Brewery ArtWALK in October.
In the studio: Playing with animation
I have also started experimenting with Sakura poster color (for background scenes) and overlays as well as torn paper for animation. I discovered the poster color at the Miyazaki exhibit years ago, since that is what the animators use at Studio Ghibli. The torn paper, silhouette technique is inspired by the great German animator, Lotte Reiniger. I foresee my summer focus being mainly painting and prints, with a return to animation exploration in the fall.
That is all for now. Be on the lookout for upcoming newsletters with studio specials as I get closer to the Brewery Artwalk in October. Thank you as always for being a subscriber and have a fun and safe July!