Fire On The Water, the Dragon Boat art show opens this Thursday. It's at Portland'5 Centers for the Arts, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205. Different artists show their take on the theme. Above is my contribution, called On Breakfast Island.
These dudes are excited to be delivered to Portland Nursery. They are already the second lot to travel there this spring- apparently they don't have too much trouble getting adopted.
My sketchbooks through the years have all been decorated so that I can tell them apart. It's great to look back through them and remember the things I was working on at the time. Also a great source of ideas.
When I start a new sketch book I always personalize it on the outside with some paint.
I took a wheel throwing class and brought home some very lopsided pottery. It's hard to make them straight and even, but then again, maybe it doesn't matter as long as there is a sleeping otter on there.
I made a whole bunch of new garden pets. Some of them will be available at Portland Nursery.
Mykle made me this flat file and table top combo for christmas and I re-arranged things in the basement to make space for the new improved photo set-up. A new coat of paint always changes things for the better, especially if it covers the pastel yellow that was there before. This makes me happy!
To all the lovie dovies out there. Some of these snugglers are on display at Guardino Gallery.
Commission for a duck portrait of beloved pet duck Utya.
Three spots for Puget Sound Electric that I designed. Directed by Mark Gustafson at House Special.
I designed both the characters and the sets for these three spots for Puget Sound Energy. Mark Gustafson directed. It was fun to work with all my old buddies from House Special again.
We've done it! Christmas is here and we all deserve some eggnog. The last day of my advent calendar: Best Present Ever. Click to see all the doors that are already open on my advent calendar. And let me know if I should do this again next year!
So many of you asked if they could buy these guys. I only made this one set, so I decided to auction them off on ebay! Auction closes on Tuesday December 22nd.
I had to do it, couldn't resist. My contribution to the mounting excitement.
Count down to Christmas! Here is day 1 of my advent calendar: Harold's New Sweater. Click to see all the doors that are already open on my advent calendar. You can also get the image delivered to you every day from now until December 24th by signing up for email delivery.
Count down to Christmas with me, traditional german style with an advent calendar. Every day from December 1st to December 24th I will open one door and share what's behind it with you!
The Black Wagon show is still up until December 7! Swing by if you are out and about on Mississippi Ave.
Meet her tonight at Guardino Gallery.
Little Things opens tomorrow at Guardino Gallery. Happy Thanksgiving!
Working on many things at the same time right now. Pictured: ornaments and candy colored ear wax.
Nine Footlers and Thumb Twiddlers! Also new from me: Elephantoms, Yoga Goddesses and more. These guys will make their debut at Guardino Gallery next Friday for the yearly Little Things show. Lots of great artists participate. Opening Reception Friday November 27th, 6-9pm.
Finally! People have been asking for weather-proof sculptures from me for ages. And these guys just get better every year if they are left outside to put on moss. My new concrete garden sculptures will be available, among lots of other work, at the Kennedy School in NE Portland next weekend. I'm going to be part of the Siren Nation Art and Craft Sale. Sunday, November 15th, 10am to 4pm. Have a beer with your art.