Thursday, December 24, 2009

Merry Christmas!


Merry Christmas!
Originally uploaded by AllisonStein
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.

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.

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.