I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and is welcoming the new year with an open heart and an open mind. I, for one, am very excited for 2012. For one thing, I’ll be celebrating my birthday on 12/12/12 – how awesome is that?! Only once in my lifetime will that happen! But of course, it’s a long ways away. In the meanwhile, I can see myself playing a lot in my studio (once homeschooling is done, of course). I’ve invested in a new medium – encaustics – and I am in love! Encaustics is the most exciting, most sensuous medium I’ve ever played with. I’m feeling that this year will be a very productive year for me. (I hope, I hope, I hope!)
Here’s my first encaustic painting that I did last night. I’m not sure if it’s done already but I’ll let it rest for now. What do you think of it? And what are you looking forward to this year?
encaustic and mixed media on cradled panel
Can you believe it’s holiday season again?! Seemed like the year just started and now we’re nearing its end! Where I live, it’s even time to take out our winter coats because it’s getting ridiculously chilly outside – although the cold weather didn’t stop Rinoa from riding her bike this morning for an hour!
Anyway, I wanted to share what I prepared for the holiday shows I’m participating in this year. The first one was last Saturday and it went well considering the fact that most people were not in a Christmas shopping mood yet – too busy preparing for this week’s Thanksgiving dinner – and my two daughters kept asking me for money so that they can shop around! Rinoa definitely rocked the house with cards that featured two of her awesome artworks. (I’ll be sharing more on that in a future post.)
I have two more upcoming events – Rockford Handmade Market on December 1 at the Prairie Street Brewhouse and Holly Jolly Market on December 2 and 3 at the Millenium Center. (You can find more details on the right sidebar.) If you can’t come, worry not! You can shop right here at the site! :)
Mini Tree Kirigami Holiday Card
Mini Tree Kirigami Holiday Card (cover)
Gift with Bow Kirigami Holiday Card
Gift with Bow Kirigami Holiday Card (cover)
Reindeer Kirigami Holiday Card
Reindeer Kirigami Holiday Card (cover)
Star Kirigami Holiday Card
Star Tree Kirigami Holiday Card (cover)
Kirigami is the Japanese art of papercutting that involves a folded base and usually has a symmetrical design. All the cards featured here were hand-cut with an X-acto knife and are available at the shop.
Thank you so much for all those who posted a comment for my Fall Giveaway! I had fun reading the comments. And the winner is Trea Newsome! Congratulations, you will receive the cards in the photo. Please email me your mailing address this week so I can send them to you.
