Amoeba Mine

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Art After Hours

Last Friday night was the Art After Hours opening at the Fruitville Library. My work is on display there, along with several other artists', until early October. I was aproached by Heather, who works in the youth department there and who is quite a fan of my work, to participate. Of course I said yes! This was the first time I was asked to participate in a show, and the opening was a success. We had over 70 people come through that night which, given the small scale of the event and the fact that it was on a Friday night at the library, was quite impressive. A number of my local friends as well as my family were there, and it really meant a lot to me to have so many come to look my funny little pictures. Thank you to everyone who came!

The Lonesome Diver (2007)

The Lonesome Diver

2007

The Lonesome Diver dives to escape the solitude of the shore, but is only reminded further of it below the waves. The Lonesome Diver wonders, "If jellyfish can have so many friends, why can't I?" This is one of my favorite little scenes: whimsical, cute, and a bit sad.

Sunday, June 7, 2009

La Di Da

Last Saturday was the Square One group show La Di Da at the Ritz Ybor in Tampa, FL. What a blast! So many people, and so many of them dressed up in the show's circus/fantasy theme, including me in my blue and white circus dress. I had a spot in a nice little corner that got plenty of foot traffic but was roomy enough that I didn't get a claustrophia attack. I got lots of positive feedback on my work, many people laughing and pointing and thanking me for making such fun little paintings. I also met several way cool artists.

There's my friend Daniel, who I met at last year's show. His work can be seen at http://myspace.com/dlhart7635

Then there's Nel, who I met at the meet and greet a couple days before the show. Her stuff is just so cool in a very Pee Wee's Playhouse kind of way. Check out her blog and her etsy shop:
http://nelanipalomino.com
http://drawkwardstore.etsy.com

And finally Virginia, who had the spot next to mine and with whom I had a pleasant time chatting during the show. She fell in love with my Little Nerd, and se we did a print swap at the end of the show: I got one of her lovely and creepy young ladies, she got the Nerd, everyone was happy! Her myspace can be seen at http://myspace.com/poetofpictures.com

There's another show in November and, Lord willing, I'll be doing that one, too. They're not always very lucrative, but the feedback and reactions I get are always well worth it!