The drawback of submitting to a few calls for art at once is that you also increase the likelihood of rejection. Both calls for art I submitted to in March fit into that category—garnering two rejections within two days. But hey, I had a 50% chance of being accepted, and that is 100% more likely […]
“This Saturday, 14 unsuspecting souls will be coming to visit my studio …dunh, dunh, duuuuunnnnnhhhhhh!†~ Lauren Levato  This was the warning posted on Lauren Levato’s Facebook page, incidentally the day after my sister-in-law announced it was Health Care Decisions day and urged everyone to get their living will in order. Now if I […]
Recently I attended a bookbinding workshop at the Chicago Printmakers Collaborative. It was an ambitious class, with a few too many projects for the 6 hours allotted, but I had a blast learning and surveying all the techniques. We made a mini ‘origami’ book that can house strips of fortune cookie fortunes. It makes an […]
Lincoln Park’s Artrageous event concluded Saturday with the Main Event Extravaganza. I had a lot of fun getting to know this corridor of Chicago. Knowing parking might be an issue with various events going on that day, I opted for the L and walked the long stretch to Clark Street. It was quite the scenic […]
Happy Friday! Once again, I’ve sacrificed blogging time for people time, and the notes that are half-way transcribed need to wait another day or so to become the information-packed blog I want to post. Strolling the magnificent mile was lovely, as always. There is a Holly Golightly in all of us, isn’t there? Some days […]
This weekend a few Chicago Painters and Artists‘ members explored the Artrageous art walk. Our meeting point at Hanig’s Slipper Box had two mixed media dimensional pieces. Gone but Not Forgotten assemblage piece by Shel Beugen It was a chilly overcast day, but the rain stayed away and entering the various stores helped us stay […]
Tomorrow the fabulous ladies of WIN are gathering for Spa & Cupcakes. I’m busy on a deadline, so I am still reveling in last Tuesday’s fabulous event. I splurged on a professional styling and then traveled in style. 😉 Here’s the Magnificent Mile. Water Tower Place is home to a Lego store.  I did my […]
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On Friday, Artrageous opened to the public. You can now vote online for your favorite pieces, which are all listed here. The Swift Swallowtails are number 42, which made me think of the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. In this case, I fully agree that the answer, and vote, is 42! I attended the opening […]
I’m transcribing notes from my weekend events, but the combination of freelance work and Marvels events preclude me from having that ready for you today. Galas and opening parties are fun to make time for, but it does cut away from other activities, such as blogging. So you’ll have to contend with a few snapshots […]
This promises to be another fabulous week. 2011 was wonderful, but this year I’ve had numerous “pinch me, I must be dreaming†moments. Artrageous has opened, I attended a very inspiring studio visit, and the Red Admirals obliged me a little bit in posing for me on Sunday. I’m not sure my adrenaline-meter can keep […]
