We're in the middle of a Christmas Eve blizzard of historic proportions, or so the weather geek says. Here's wishing everyone a warm and merry Christmas. Safe travels, ya'll!
I used this painting on my Christmas cards this year. It's an ACEO (2.5 inches by 3.5 inches), painted with Daniel Smith watercolors on Arches 140# paper. The text was added in PhotoShop.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
If you find cat hair in my paintings, there's a reason...
I attempted to paint today. I have a large, fabulous desk. I have the paints, the brushes, the tools. I even have some inspiration and inclination. But I also have a furry assistant who refused to get out of the way. If you find cat hair in my paintings, consider it to be her personal contribution to a mixed media work of art.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
My loyal studio assistant...
Two problems with letting the cats into my office/studio: 1) they get cat hair in the paints and 2) they drink the rinse water.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Experimenting with Zazzle...
I just opened a Zazzle store, http://www.zazzle.com/allisonsteinart*. Here are my first items, just to get my feet wet:
http://www.zazzle.com/happy_cat_magnet-147170967530462515
http://www.zazzle.com/happy_cat_button-145267265965064896
http://www.zazzle.com/happy_cat_mug-168623072563423836
create & buy custom products at Zazzle
http://www.zazzle.com/happy_cat_magnet-147170967530462515
http://www.zazzle.com/happy_cat_button-145267265965064896
http://www.zazzle.com/happy_cat_mug-168623072563423836
create & buy custom products at Zazzle
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Still breathing...
Hello. It's been ages since I've posted. Life gets in the way. But I have been painting, participating in shows, and posting new items to ETSY. Take a look at the widget to your right to see what's in my shop right now. I've been reading a lot of art blogs that I hope to mention here in the near future. I also hope to post a few work-in-progress photos soon, too.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Making glass gem pins...
Ah, there's nothing quite like the smell of E-6000* in the morning!This morning I've been making glass pins to wear, to donate to the NFPW Education Fund auction next week, and to sell at Archon next month.
I start with a small image of one of my paintings, apply a glob of glue, then squish the gem into the glob and slide it around until the glue is evenly distributed and the image is centered. The photo shows what it looks like at this stage.
After the glue has had time to cure, I'll trim the edges, glue on the pin back, and then seal the back and edges with a mat varnish.
Alternatively, I could glue a magnet on the back, in which case I'd skip the varnish.
*silcone-based industrial-strength adhesive
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Kitten With Garlic, Watercolor ACEO
I posted this little cutie in my ETSY shop last night. I also have notecards available with this little guy.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
What I've been working on...
A sneak peek at the watercolor mini paintings (ACEO size) I've been working on. I started the sketches while at ConQuest on Memorial Day weekend. I painted on it a little here, a little there, and reached this point during July 4th weekend. I still have a few details to add, and they'll be finished. My two favorites? Middle row left and bottom row center.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Trunk Show June 20
KC-area Etsy Artists and Crafters Host Trunk Show
At ElJay's River Market Coffeehouse, June 20, 2008, 7-10:30 p.m.
WHAT: KCEtsy Artist Trunk Show
WHO: KCEtsy, a group of local artists and crafters
WHEN: Friday, June 20, 2008, 7 p.m. – 10:30 pm
WHERE: Eljay's River Market Coffeehouse, 412 B Delaware, Kansas City, MO. 64105
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