Rabu, 10 Maret 2010

Chronicle Books One Sketch a Day: A Visual Journal

the front and below the back of the journal

all photos by Chronicle Books 2010

When Patti from Chronicle Books sent this over to me I could only say: wow! simply beautiful! I would love to get my hands on some of these for presents for my talented friends... There is nothing like a fabulous journal to get you started on your way. Here's what Chronicle has to say:

This charming keepsake sketchbook features spaces to draw each day for one year. Visual journaling is vastly popular, and it's easy to see why—the practice of daily sketching allows budding artists to capture impressions that might otherwise pass them by, to see the evolution and rhythm of their thoughts and inspiration. Students, doodlers, aspiring and established artists will want to make this journal their constant companion, one they can then keep as a lasting record of their work and imagination.

There is also another book called The Designer's Notebook which is equally stunning:

This functional and imminently accessible notebook is the perfect place for graphic designers and creative types of all stripes to capture ideas, sketch out visuals, and develop projects. Straightforward questions walk users through the design process while still allowing plenty of room for imagination and creativity to run wild.Perfect for design students, aspirants, recent grads and current practitioners, the notebook is loaded with useful bells and whistles—including tracing paper, organizational stickers, and a removable ruler—as well as a handy resource section in back that provides essential facts, measurements, and frequently referenced charts.

Thanks Patti!

Senin, 08 Maret 2010

More shots of the show!

amy rice
alena hennessy
molly bosley
amy rice
amy rice
Just a few more detail shots of the show -- it's online for sale now in the shop right here!

Sabtu, 06 Maret 2010

Our front window


Full window shot!, originally uploaded by artstreamstudios.

Looking pretty springy in here... almost all set up!
See you all on Monday...

Kamis, 04 Maret 2010

fishes one - monotype with ink

just a quick post to share a work which i have been adding to and wrapping up for a nice invitation to exhibit in Bristol, UK. Very excited!
Thanks to Camilla for asking. They have a little interview with me over there on their blog as well, if you are interested.... more on this show a little later!

Seasonal Travel :: installation shots



front window right



Pretty tired out today, I will admit it to you all -- lots of hanging going on these days with new shows coming fast and furious.
We are thrilled to focus today though on tweaking up the new one featuring three amazing women: Amy Rice, Alena Hennessy and Molly Bosley called Seasonal Travel.

The work is incredible and variety abounds in subject matter AND surfaces. Paper cuts the size of huge posters, three dimensional papercuts, resin work and soft mixed medias, gocco and stencils on wooden plates and bowls, collage on wood, boxes painted inside and out oh MY! Everything is live on the shop now -- thanks to Rainer and his hard work...
Next Saturday mark your calendars to come for the reception from 5-7 p.m. It's going to be fun fun fun and Molly will be here on hand to answer questions and drink a little wine with us!

Rabu, 03 Maret 2010

Seasonal Travel for March

click to enlarge for details!

at artstream! Going up in the gallery today- lots of lovely VERY affordable works by three mega talented women: Amy Rice, Alena Hennessy, Molly Bosley. Check it out online tomorrow for the preview at artstream.

Senin, 01 Maret 2010

Hello March!


Welcome to almost-spring-it's-a-frozen-then-thawed-mudfest here in NH. I must admit, March is not my favorite month, but this year I am going to embrace it and mold it to my will. Yes, a good pair of rainboots and a smile each day if I can muster it will be a big help.
Vacationing the last week of February (which of course is a great runner up to the worst month of the year - saved only by the Olympics for me this time around) helped me get on top of a few pressing items here at chez Schwake which were lingering menaces.
Like getting the curtains finished for our winter bedroom. Fabulous idea - four months in the making. But up now and making me very happy... no drafts in our room...and the illustrated Marimeko Kalevala surrounds us! (not that we are the remotest bit Finnish!)
And sorting out the backsplash tile situation for the almost-not-quite-done kitchen. It's down to these three contenders. And some cheery wallpaper for the top half of the wall perhaps?
Frolicking in Boston with the teen at the Museum of Science - experiencing the butterfly room was heavenly on the most grey day of the week last week!
The teen bean and I also had a marathon shopping trip which almost killed me as I am not a shopper, but we managed to have a lot of fun and get the items we needed. So good overall.
Lots of home cooking went down in the kitchen too. Go over here to make some fabulous stock which you can simply down as is or add more good things to at will!Justify Full
Thursday we played in the mudroom with Megan all afternoon making wall pieces. Chloe's is incredible. Photos will come later. Mine shown is ho-hum at this stage, but has promise.
And oh those Olympics. I am not a sport-o at all, but I just love the Olympics. Right down to the surreal closing ceremonies! Wasn't Neil Young his fabulous self? Inflatable mounties gave me some wild dreams last night, but besides that horror, it was a great time in Vancouver!
Looks like March will be taking it's normal course here - starting off mighty grey - but please, dear month o March, do not serve us any more rain!
Happy Monday! New show information on the heels of this diatribe.