Kickstarter

In between real work and studio time I've been catching up on emails and surfing the web (as you can tell from the last 2 posts)

Anyhoo, here's an interesting link I received from a friend. I've seen sites similar to this before but this one looks pretty easy and successful. Their description:

Kickstarter is a funding platform for artists, designers, filmmakers, musicians, journalists, inventors, explorers...

So if you have a project that needs funding and you need to ask for donations....here's a venue to help. It's called Kickstarter! Go HERE to see it. And good luck!

Bruce-Mau

Bruce-Mau
Originally uploaded by tejaesart

Stumbled across an inspirational (at least thought provoking) message, great for creative types.

read more here.

Calling all Art Journaling Artists

I came across this call for entry I thought some of you might be interested in participating.

Deadline October 1: Sketchbook Library Sign up to receive sketchbook, filling it up w/art, send it back. Publicly accessible library of sketchbooks that people can browse, peruse, check out. Before joining our perm. coll., sketchbooks exh. at US galleries. $18 fee. See www.thesketchbookproject.com

Have a great Monday!

Colorful Bugs!

Rare pink grasshopper, colorful dragonfly and more. Read the whole story here.

In the studio

Wow, time really flies doesn't it? Pingree was fabulous. Met some amazing polymer clay artists, legends in the polymer clay world. Learned quite a few tips and have a new appreciation for polymer clay work. A new appreciation for color, form and patterns and got my pmc kiln programmed! Thanks Hollie! The trip was full of adventure (huh, julie?) I had a lovely time.

The experience opened a new "discovery" door to me and I've spent quite a bit of time in the studio, experimenting, molding, casting and playing with textures, form and color. I'm working on a collaborative polymer clay 2" square, researching african, greek, modern and contemporary art. Hopfully some of what I'm learning will rub off on my new work. Stay tuned!

On the home front, the honey and I have decided to go to Mexico in December instead of a cruise. (Cancun side) Can't wait!!

Have an artful week!

Getting Ready for Pingree

Geesh, it's been so frantic here this week. My 9-5 job is too too busy but there is a little light at the end of the tunnel.

Hubby and I are planning a cruise in December and we can hardly wait. We're looking forward to some relaxing and something fun.

Also, this weekend I'm taking a 4 hour drive up with Julie to join a group of amazing polymer clay artists in Pingree Colorado. A week of nothing but fresh air, polymer clay and new friends. Hope to have some pictures to show the first of September!

Have a great day!

Published Progress & Possibilities 2008

Published Progress & Possibilities 2008
Originally uploaded by tejaesart

I received my copy of Progress & Possibilities book.

Wow! The artwork in this book is so incredible to look at. It's a compilation of artwork from the last 3 years of Progress & Possibilities exhibition.

I'm thrilled to be included with such wonderful artists such as Kathleen Dustin, Julie Picarello, Barb Fajardo, Judy Dunn, Sally Sotelo, Cynthia Toops, Jana Roberts Benzon, Christi Friesen, Naama Zamir, just to name a few there are many others too!

Hello there.

After that last post you might have gotten the impression I've been working in the studio. Nothing could be further from the truth. I've been really busy at work the past couple of weeks. (some weekends) eeeck!

But I did find a little time to play in the garden. Here's a few photo's.