Kiss From A Rose

This will be obligatory "snow" post.

Yesterday I busted out the old Sony Cybershot and had some fun walking around Addison Circle in the falling snow. I haven't done that in years, and it was a really wonderful experience.

Every now and then, Dallas just needs 11 inches of snow. :)

Remember, tonight is the big "Valentine's Day Is..." show at Dunn Bros Beltline. Live music, local art, and friendly artist-types! What more can you ask for? Shenanigans begin at 8 and go until 10.30; I'll be there around 8, so come by and say hi!

**PS- I didn't get any good shots of the mister and I in our fancy pants finery, so you'll just have to imagine. Suffice it to say that we had a really great time.

Don't Want No Paper Gangsta

For The Love Of Toast

The Great Escape

I have also finished my piece for the Valentine's Day Is...(2) show on Friday. (follow the link and you will see my name in the list! eek!) But, you can't see this fabulous piece of artistic genius unless you come to the show. Hah! Yessir, I am keeping this one to myself...so, incentive! There will apparently be live music and other fabulous spectacle, so it will definitely be worth getting out in the cold weather. :)

Tonight my hunny is taking me out to a fancy pants Valentine's Day dinner at Abacus. I will be freezing my po-tooty off in a tiny little sexy dress, and I can't wait! Hopefully I'll remember to snap a few pictures for you guys.

Happy hump day!

*Oprah voice* HERE ARE SOME NEW PAAAAAAAINTIIIIIIINGS!

Versus

It's Good To Be In Love

Plus One Half

Star Five

I have been planning to do some Mario fan art for some time now, and I was so excited to finally be in a position to do it! I'm pretty sure that I originally sketched this one sometime early last year. I have also finished up a piece as a super belated birthday gift for my best friend. That's right, Ashley, a pretty something will be coming your way soon!

This is also super belated, but I wanted to post about a craft swap (organized by Kate of Skunkboy Creatures fame) that I participated in last month. I was paired with Melanie of Grey Moogie, who makes the cutest letter press/stationary ever. Here are the goodies that she sent me!

And this is the watercolor that I sent her, titled No Evil The First.

Remember, there are lots of items that have been discounted in the shop that will not be re-listed once they expire! Now it is time for a little home-made-cookie-and-milk break. Happy Friday, one and all!

Lots of painting has been happening this week. I'm starting to get used to this whole unemployment thing. ;)

Gentleman Lover

Every Rose Has Its Thorn

I have made good on my promise of a huge, massive, SALE. I'm not adding to the Fifty Nifty or FF vs LB series', so I think that it is time to clear what I can out of the studio and focus on some newer concepts. As much as I feel that each piece is a little part of myself, I am definitely ready to move on. Go to the sale section of my shop to view the new lowlowlow (20%-60% off) prices!

**Update**

I forgot to mention earlier that I will probably not re-list these sale items once their etsy listings expire (in about four months), so as the car salesmen say, these deals won't last forever. Once they expire, I will not put them up for sale again, so get while the getting is good!

Late Night Harmony

My finger is still all stitched up and horrible, but I feel like I'm getting my mojo back, so I have been working on some fun new pieces! I plan to participate in the upcoming "VDay Is..." themed art show organized by the Kunstallationists at the Dunn Bros on Beltline and Midway!

Exciting! One of my goals for 2010 is to show my work outside of my own little makeshift "home studio," and this is a perfect opportunity! If you can make it, you should definitely come out and support local art. What could be better than fun art and friendly baristas? Feb 12 from 8 to 11pm...be there!

There has definitely been a marked shift in my work the past few months, and I am ready to be out with the old, so to speak. So, I am planning to set up a huge sale in my shop in the next few days. I know I already kind of did, but I'm thinking that I am going to bump it up to epic status. So, stay tuned.

Yellow Elm Giveaway!

Just wanted to let everyone know that one of the cutest little stores, Yellow Elm, is having a give away! So, go leave a comment on this blog post for a chance to win these adorable little pins/clips. Sooooo cute for Valentine's Day!

This week is going to be a bear, unfortunately...wish me luck!

Somewhere In Between

I'm needing to make some room in my side of the shared studio/office, so I've reduced the price of some pieces from an older collection. Go check out the SALE section of my shop!

Also, I slipped on a patch of ice last night and skinned up my other hand. What's next, universe!? Some good news, though- the hubby and I are making a trip to see our parents tomorrow! I haven't seen my family since Christmas, so I'm really excited to hang out with them for a few hours. :)

As for today- dreaming up some Valentine's goodness for next month!

Knit Hearts by YesJess

I wish you were more convincing...

...or I wish I were more gullible.

Typing is uncomfortable, so here's an outline of yesterday:

1. Job offer = acceptance

2. Stew preparation = cut finger

3. ER visit = tetanus shot + stitches

4. PAIN

FIN

Songbird

Two new pieces today:

To Pontificate

L-O-V-E

I'm already getting in the Valentine's mood. :) Perhaps I will have a holiday sale?

I've been really into a few Jillian Edwards songs the past few days. I was going to see her live with Sleeperstar last month at HOB, but it didn't work out. Maybe they will be at Taste Addison?

Well, happy Tuesday, kids!

Is It Soft and Slow?

Finished up another piece today that I really like. I can't seem to get a good photo of it, but here is the best that I can do with the fading light.

No Evil The Second

I'll probably re-shoot this one tomorrow morning when the light is better. Either way, I really enjoyed making this piece, and I am thrilled with how it turned out.

My interview went well, and now I play the waiting game!

The Moment I Said It

There's a new listing up at the shop:

Fat Kid Loves Cake

The greatest love in the world is the love between a fat kid and his cake.

I've got another interview this afternoon, and let's hope that it goes better than the ones last week! Wish me luck!

Candlelight

So, I finally got with it and created a facebook page for Shertown Studios. Please, please, pretty please go be a fan!

Suggest to your friends and I will love you forever. :)

Also, I am really enjoying "Candlelight" by Imogen Heap right now. Obvious, I know, but I love it so.

I Don't Think You're Ready For This Jelly

The best part of my day is getting to put on some tv for company and sitting down to paint. Some days I don't get to do this and I get grouchy. Like today. I did, however, get to photograph the latest piece, which is honestly my favorite thing in my store right now.

Cheese Course

You know, Bootylicious just came up on my iTunes. I'm not grouchy any more. :)

w00tw00t

There are officially 50 people out there who like my store. This is an exciting thing!

Stay tuned in the next few days for some exciting new pieces!

Rake It In

My etsy shop hearts have reached 49! Just one away from my month goal! You know, this whole New Year's resolutions thing isn't half bad! Maybe just a third bad. Who knows, it may even one day prove to be only one quarter bad.

So, let's validate my ambitions by fulfilling an arbitrary quota! I think we can do one heart in nine days.

Honestly, it is just super exciting when I know that people are looking at my shop. Little ol' me. Little ol' Shertown Studios. We'll make it to the big time one day. :)