Moving On

Ok........So the Flea Market show didn't go really well. It was terribly windy. Luckily hubby brought 45 lb. weights to hold my canopy down, but my stuff kept blowing away and I had to chase it down. Not fun. Also it was like 180 degrees out, alright, I exagerate a bit but it was hot! I have sunburn to prove it. So not too many people were out and about.

I did get a lot of my flyers out about my classes though. And I did have fun talking to all the other vendors, many of which are fellow etsyans. So I am going to gather these other etsy sellers and we are going to have our own show! In June. So stay tuned for that. I tried to video tape this show but I was too busy running after escaping objects and such so I only shot about 3 minutes of my hubby and our friend Neal trying to put the canopy up in the wind, pure comedy, I gotta say!

I'm working on some larger canvasses and wood panels. Also doing some clay work as well. I will post my progress with that soon. You all have a great art filled week and keep the paint flowing!

Much love

Ellen

Almost Showtime!

I hope everyone had a great Easter holiday. Mine was very relaxing. I didn't even have to cook! My family and I went out to eat and just lounged around the restaurant laughing and joking and just enjoying each others company.

The countdown is on. I am busting my rear getting all the last minute things done before sunday. I have set up a mock display just so i can have an idea of how I want it to look before the show and I am trying to finish up some last minute paintings as well.

I completed this painting yesterday, again, while I was at work. I just need to varnish it today and it's done. I really like how this turned out. It is a acrylic and enamel diptych on canvas the colors are luscious and bright and it's all set off really well in two floating frames which I painted black. I am going to try and make a video of the show this weekend. If I do I will post it for all of you to see. have a great week!

More Art..Art Is Life!!!

I am busy getting ready for the show. I have been going non-stop all week trying to get my artist statement revised, my display thought out and of course creating more works!

The photos I just uploaded here are of a few small 4X6 photo size encaustic paintings. I think having some small works to sell will be to my advantage. I really want to get information about my classes out there. I have plenty of openings left and we are having a ball with them! We are all getting to know each other and my students are creating beautiful works of their own.

I am searching for another featured artist to put up here on my site. If you want to be featured, just e-mail me and let me know. Also, if you have never checked out WetCanvas, you really need to do so. Lots of wonderful artists and and beautiful artworks are there as well as being a very supportive group of people. I have been a member there for years and it has been a real inspiration to me. See the link on the right.

Talk at you all later!
hugs
Ellen

The "Blues" Have It

Happy Sunday!....I am meeting up with my kids for a birthday brunch for my son. Then it is off to work.

In my previous post from yesterday, I told you all that I had a lot of new work so I thought I would post another quickie before I go to breakfast.

This is a three part painting known as a Tryptich. This one has an incredible amount of texture in it as well as gold leaf.It is called "Earthen Seas" I am a texture freak! I love to add all kinds of unusual things to my paintings. This one has crushed eggshells. Thanks to Gary Reef for all the inspiration! I am currently working on a 3D type of painting and I think I will make a video of my progress on it so stay tuned.

I hope you all have an art filled Sunday :)

Ellen

Featured Artist

I would like to introduce you to Mo Godbeer. Mo is a very talented artist who works abstractually and does magnificent encaustic paintings. Encaustics are paintings done using hot wax. You can see more of her work here, http://www.youtube.com/mogodbeer