I will again be participating at Tiny Expo 2011 in Ann Arbor on December 10th! From now until December 9th I will be busy making little sculptures to sell at the festival. I also can't wait to eat at this delicious noodle house after. :)
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Tiny Expo 2011
I will again be participating at Tiny Expo 2011 in Ann Arbor on December 10th! From now until December 9th I will be busy making little sculptures to sell at the festival. I also can't wait to eat at this delicious noodle house after. :)
Friday, November 11, 2011
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Out and About
I had today all to myself. I decided I would take advantage of this one day in NYC to go to galleries and finally get to the National History Museum. The day started strong with Breakfast at my hotel.I was pretty hungry but it being NYC everything is freaking overpriced so I just settles on some fruit and sausage to keep me full until lunch.
I then decided to walk to Chelsea to visit the gallery district. It surprisingly wasn't that bad of a walk. I stoped at Starbucks on my way and I pretended that I wasn't just a tourist. I was just a girl on her way to someplace important. I thought about how awesome it might be to actually live in NYC, but I also tought about how tough it would be. I mean even being a mailman or UPS guy looked rough. You had to carry loads of packages and boxes on a cart and hussle. Some mailmen even had horns that they beeped constantly so people got out of the way. Even getting groceries looked like it would be a hassle. So maybe NYC is just a good place to visit for now.
When I finally got into Chelsea I couldn't believe how many galleries there are. Just one after another.Working in a gallery myself, I couldn't even imagine what this would be like. I mean they just had buildings full of galleries and art spaces. It would be so inspiring.It was kind of overwhelming at the same time.
I first went to Joshua Liner gallery and saw Chloe Early's Feathers and Wax and Ryan McLennan's Abominations. Chloe's work was nice but didn't excite or touch me as much as Ryans. His paintings on paper of animals were haunting. The feeling of distress that came across really bothered me. I stared at them for awhile. They were really beautiful and well done.
I then made my way to Lyons Weir gallery for Martin Wittfooths The Passions. His work is amazing. Once again it touched me. Maybe because the subject again was animals in distress and I work with that in my own work. I noticed that a lot of artists I saw are playing a little with this theme. I wanted to go to BOLD HYPE gallery but my timing was off and I got there a half an hour too early.So they were closed. On my way to Jonathan Levine Gallery I happen to stumble upon Marc Dennis's Honey Bunny at Hasted Kraeutler Gallery. WOW! This guy can paint.He wasplaying with the Juxtaposition of guns, fluffy animals, and meat. There was also some frilly lingerie and women's jewelry in there. I was so happy to find this place on accident.
Finally I made my way to Jonathan Levine Gallery. As expected I was amazed. AJ Fosik and Josh Keys were on Exhibition. I could believe the detail that was put into these works. Josh's paintings were amazing. They were so crisp and precise but also playful. Fosik's wooden sculptures blew me away. The way each and every single tiny piece of wood fit and was sculpted...I just stared with my mouth open and maybe drool even came out. He had this one piece where this human, dragon, lion monster thing was chasing this group of rabbits. I could just feel the fear radiating off of the rabbits. Even though they were just made of wood and screws and paint. The way he chose to sculpt them and group them was just perfect.
After my gallery visits I decided it was time for lunch. I had all intentions of just getting a hot dog or piece of pizza but then I saw this restaurant, Cookshop on the corner and I decided to go in. I was not disappointed. i ended up ordering their griddled cheese and their Apple Saused cocktail. Delish! The fries were fresh cut and I think they even made their own ketchup.
After lunch I went down to LULU Cake Bakery. I saw this place on the cooking channel and have been dreaming of it ever since.
I settled on there chocolate covered "twinkie" in yellow cake and red velvet. There was a sign proclaiming that you should wait an hour to eat them right out of the refridgerated case but I ate the yellow cake one right away. It was delish. So at lulu's I found myself standing at 15th and 8th ave. I neede to make it alllll the way to 77th. I thought that'd I'd just walk, I had all day. Oh man. I got hot, then cold while waling. My feet were going to fall off at 55th. but I kept going and finally saw the light at the tunnel when I came to Central Park. I thought what the heck I'll just cut in through there and be fine. Well I wasn't fine. I got turned around twice, I asked a worker for help and he just got mad at me and walked away. I thought I was going to never make it to the History Museum. So when I finally escaped the park, I just caved in and got a cab. It took him like 2 mins. When I finally arrived at the museum it was already 4:30 (I started walking there at 1:30) and it was almost closing. So sadly I was felt rushed but I still got to see the amazing dinosaurs and some awesome animal displays. After the museum I ate at Ocean Grill. It was was great and I even got to sit inside a window and look out over Central Park. After dinner I was about to fall asleep at the table. So I hailed a taxi back to my hotel, What took me 3 hours took him 15 mins. Oh well...I got to see the city!
When I felt like all hope was lost, my feet hurt, my bag was too heavy and I just couldn't get to the museum I stumbled upon this cute old couple that was sleeping on a bench. It was the sweetest thing I had ever seen.
I then decided to walk to Chelsea to visit the gallery district. It surprisingly wasn't that bad of a walk. I stoped at Starbucks on my way and I pretended that I wasn't just a tourist. I was just a girl on her way to someplace important. I thought about how awesome it might be to actually live in NYC, but I also tought about how tough it would be. I mean even being a mailman or UPS guy looked rough. You had to carry loads of packages and boxes on a cart and hussle. Some mailmen even had horns that they beeped constantly so people got out of the way. Even getting groceries looked like it would be a hassle. So maybe NYC is just a good place to visit for now.
When I finally got into Chelsea I couldn't believe how many galleries there are. Just one after another.Working in a gallery myself, I couldn't even imagine what this would be like. I mean they just had buildings full of galleries and art spaces. It would be so inspiring.It was kind of overwhelming at the same time.
I first went to Joshua Liner gallery and saw Chloe Early's Feathers and Wax and Ryan McLennan's Abominations. Chloe's work was nice but didn't excite or touch me as much as Ryans. His paintings on paper of animals were haunting. The feeling of distress that came across really bothered me. I stared at them for awhile. They were really beautiful and well done.
I then made my way to Lyons Weir gallery for Martin Wittfooths The Passions. His work is amazing. Once again it touched me. Maybe because the subject again was animals in distress and I work with that in my own work. I noticed that a lot of artists I saw are playing a little with this theme. I wanted to go to BOLD HYPE gallery but my timing was off and I got there a half an hour too early.So they were closed. On my way to Jonathan Levine Gallery I happen to stumble upon Marc Dennis's Honey Bunny at Hasted Kraeutler Gallery. WOW! This guy can paint.He wasplaying with the Juxtaposition of guns, fluffy animals, and meat. There was also some frilly lingerie and women's jewelry in there. I was so happy to find this place on accident.
Finally I made my way to Jonathan Levine Gallery. As expected I was amazed. AJ Fosik and Josh Keys were on Exhibition. I could believe the detail that was put into these works. Josh's paintings were amazing. They were so crisp and precise but also playful. Fosik's wooden sculptures blew me away. The way each and every single tiny piece of wood fit and was sculpted...I just stared with my mouth open and maybe drool even came out. He had this one piece where this human, dragon, lion monster thing was chasing this group of rabbits. I could just feel the fear radiating off of the rabbits. Even though they were just made of wood and screws and paint. The way he chose to sculpt them and group them was just perfect.
After my gallery visits I decided it was time for lunch. I had all intentions of just getting a hot dog or piece of pizza but then I saw this restaurant, Cookshop on the corner and I decided to go in. I was not disappointed. i ended up ordering their griddled cheese and their Apple Saused cocktail. Delish! The fries were fresh cut and I think they even made their own ketchup.
After lunch I went down to LULU Cake Bakery. I saw this place on the cooking channel and have been dreaming of it ever since.
I settled on there chocolate covered "twinkie" in yellow cake and red velvet. There was a sign proclaiming that you should wait an hour to eat them right out of the refridgerated case but I ate the yellow cake one right away. It was delish. So at lulu's I found myself standing at 15th and 8th ave. I neede to make it alllll the way to 77th. I thought that'd I'd just walk, I had all day. Oh man. I got hot, then cold while waling. My feet were going to fall off at 55th. but I kept going and finally saw the light at the tunnel when I came to Central Park. I thought what the heck I'll just cut in through there and be fine. Well I wasn't fine. I got turned around twice, I asked a worker for help and he just got mad at me and walked away. I thought I was going to never make it to the History Museum. So when I finally escaped the park, I just caved in and got a cab. It took him like 2 mins. When I finally arrived at the museum it was already 4:30 (I started walking there at 1:30) and it was almost closing. So sadly I was felt rushed but I still got to see the amazing dinosaurs and some awesome animal displays. After the museum I ate at Ocean Grill. It was was great and I even got to sit inside a window and look out over Central Park. After dinner I was about to fall asleep at the table. So I hailed a taxi back to my hotel, What took me 3 hours took him 15 mins. Oh well...I got to see the city!
When I felt like all hope was lost, my feet hurt, my bag was too heavy and I just couldn't get to the museum I stumbled upon this cute old couple that was sleeping on a bench. It was the sweetest thing I had ever seen.
College Fair in NYC
So as I said the main reason I am here in NYC is to be a rep at a college fair and a portfolio day. Last night was the New York City Performing and Visual Arts NACAC fair. I felt that it was basically a selling spree. You set up your table, they opened the doors to a flood of high school students and anyone that even glanced at your table you need to tell them why your art school was the best. It was hard. Even though I went to the school I still felt that I couldn't answer some questions. :( I even got a kids name wrong. I felt like an ass. But I did my best and most kids left my table happy. It was also funny and sad to see people look at my sign and see that CCS is in Detroit and the look on their faces was like absolute horror. It's weird coming from Detroit and seeing what everyone outside thinks. As they say, It was written all over their face.
Here's some pictures of my table and the event.
The Javits center was very close to my hotel. I am also very close to the Lincoln Tunnel. I took a few pictures of my walk back from the fair. Please excuse how boring they are. At least the lights are pretty.
Well today is my free day. I already have it all planned out. Lot's of walking, galleries, food and The American National History Museum Finally! Every time I come to NYC it's always on my list. So the next blog post will be FUUUULLL of pictures!
Here's some pictures of my table and the event.
The Javits center was very close to my hotel. I am also very close to the Lincoln Tunnel. I took a few pictures of my walk back from the fair. Please excuse how boring they are. At least the lights are pretty.
Well today is my free day. I already have it all planned out. Lot's of walking, galleries, food and The American National History Museum Finally! Every time I come to NYC it's always on my list. So the next blog post will be FUUUULLL of pictures!
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Little Girl in the Big City....
SO here I find myself alone in NYC. Why am I here? well I get to represent CCS. My college Alma mater. It's a free trip and it's NYC so why would I say no when they asked?? I have to do a little work while I am here. Tonight, for example, I have to make my way to Javits Convention Center and meet with prospective college students. I'll pass out brochures and answer questions. It should be fun. My first day here has been great so far. I still can't believe it is only 2:30 pm when I feel it should be at least 8pm. But maybe that's because I was up this morning at 5:45 am!
My flight in was smooth and I even got to listen to a few songs on the new Florence album. The Taxi ride sucked ass. It took me 45 mins to get to my hotel! I know NYC has awful traffic but the constant start and stop made me feel like I might barf. I did pass through the fashion district and I couldn't believe how many fabric stores their are.
I finally arrived at my hotel, Yotel and was pleasantly surprised. It's pretty nice. It's very small but, It's only me staying here. Not a family of five.
The bed is pretty sweet and perfect for a reader like me. You can move it up and down so you're either sitting or laying. They even have little lights for me to shine down on my book.:)
I arrived to the hotel starving so I was directed by the concierge to somewhere close for lunch. I ended up at this little italian restaurant a few blocks away. I was a little apprehensive to go in because no one was in the place. But as I was glancing at the menu a waiter came out and started telling me about the specials and how the chef will cook me whatever I'd like so I decided to not break this guys heart and I went in. To my surprise it was really, really good.
I have italian at home a lot but it's always good to have when you need something comforting. The bread was good, the salad was amazing and the lasagna made me feel all warm inside. I could have eaten bowls of that salad. So I was feeling good about my choice but then in the window they had a notice saying their food and health inspection grade was pending! I thought " what the hell?" As I walked back to the hotel I noticed that all the restaurants had grades. In Michigan they don't post anything like that on the windows, and maybe they should. I asked the hotel about it when I got back and of course they told me not to worry. It's a new thing NY is doing and I should just stay away from places that have like a C in their window. :)Oh well, I'll let you know if I get sick or not.
Well now I must get ready to talk to High School students. I think I'll take a nap. Tomorrow is my free day. It will be a gallery and museum day!
My flight in was smooth and I even got to listen to a few songs on the new Florence album. The Taxi ride sucked ass. It took me 45 mins to get to my hotel! I know NYC has awful traffic but the constant start and stop made me feel like I might barf. I did pass through the fashion district and I couldn't believe how many fabric stores their are.
I finally arrived at my hotel, Yotel and was pleasantly surprised. It's pretty nice. It's very small but, It's only me staying here. Not a family of five.
The bed is pretty sweet and perfect for a reader like me. You can move it up and down so you're either sitting or laying. They even have little lights for me to shine down on my book.:)
I arrived to the hotel starving so I was directed by the concierge to somewhere close for lunch. I ended up at this little italian restaurant a few blocks away. I was a little apprehensive to go in because no one was in the place. But as I was glancing at the menu a waiter came out and started telling me about the specials and how the chef will cook me whatever I'd like so I decided to not break this guys heart and I went in. To my surprise it was really, really good.
I have italian at home a lot but it's always good to have when you need something comforting. The bread was good, the salad was amazing and the lasagna made me feel all warm inside. I could have eaten bowls of that salad. So I was feeling good about my choice but then in the window they had a notice saying their food and health inspection grade was pending! I thought " what the hell?" As I walked back to the hotel I noticed that all the restaurants had grades. In Michigan they don't post anything like that on the windows, and maybe they should. I asked the hotel about it when I got back and of course they told me not to worry. It's a new thing NY is doing and I should just stay away from places that have like a C in their window. :)Oh well, I'll let you know if I get sick or not.
Well now I must get ready to talk to High School students. I think I'll take a nap. Tomorrow is my free day. It will be a gallery and museum day!
Monday, October 31, 2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Unattained Goals...
So I've been feeling uber stressed and pretty blah about the way things have been going in my life. About a year ago I had all these goals of making art everyday, going to school, possibly getting a new awesome, better paying job. But alas, a year later I am still kind of stuck. I have taken a few tiny steps by starting a website, trying to maintain this blog, taking some design classes and I even had an amazing two woman show. But still I am in the same rut. Maybe it's because I don't really know what I want to do. I know I want to make art...I want to be a success...but those are kind of vague and not that solid.I just thought at 27 I'd be something. Something important...I am sure to many peoples eyes I am doing just fine but I still don't feel satisfied.
I guess I really need to do some major journaling and thinking... get things squared away. Otherwise who knows, I might be 37 and feeling this way and that will be no fun.
Until then I will be busy in the studio preparing for Tiny Expo 2011 in Ann Arbor. It is a fun relaxing one day event and I am very excited. (Even if I am only really excited to eat at this great Chinese noodle house after :) )
I guess I really need to do some major journaling and thinking... get things squared away. Otherwise who knows, I might be 37 and feeling this way and that will be no fun.
Until then I will be busy in the studio preparing for Tiny Expo 2011 in Ann Arbor. It is a fun relaxing one day event and I am very excited. (Even if I am only really excited to eat at this great Chinese noodle house after :) )
Monday, August 22, 2011
Old Cars & Bratty Dogs
Well this weekend was the weekend of the Woodward Dream Cruise. OOOOOO, AHHHHHH. Nope, it was awful. On Saturday during the peak of the Cruise I decided to take Missy for a walk. As I was walking I realized that the Cruise is nothing more than another excuse for people to gather and get wasted. It's kind of scary because this getting trashed involves cars. I don't think Missy liked it as well because when I sat on the grass with her to people watch she decided to back up just enough so her butt was on my legs.
I was laughing so hard at this butt on my legs. Overall I just thought the cruise was noisy but the old muscle cars are pretty sexy.
In February I will be goig on a cruise. Since most of my family is involved I need to find someone to watch my little Muffin for 5 days. I thought Dan's mom would be a good choice because she has a dog. Well, we had them meet yesterday and it wasn't fun. My dog is the biggest brat. I think the anger stemed from the fact that the other dog stole her bone but still, why can't my dog just be friends with other dogs. I am begining to realize that I may need to find someone who can stay at the house with her or off to a Doggy Hotel she goes. :(
Monday, August 8, 2011
Me and Little Miss
Since I have started school I feel that my little dog Missy hasn't been getting enough attention. Well, she probably gets more attention than any dog in the world but, I know I have been slacking on the walks and on Mondays the poor thing is left home pretty much all day.So Sunday I decided I would spend it with her. We went on three walks and one of those walks was to the Rust Belt in Ferndale. Ferndale is an AWESOME place to live, we have a lot of mom and pop bars, restaurants and bakeries. We even have started to see an influx of Food trucks! It's easy and fun to walk anywhere too.
If you don't know what the Rust Belt is, it's basically a indoor art fair! It's awesome because it's all local artists and they come together every weekend and sell their awesome wares. It's also DOG FRIENDLY, like many place in Ferndale. So I had a date with Missy there.
Here is the Rust Belt!
Missy walking with me :)
Inside the Rust Belt.
Missy was surprisingly good inside. She walked slowly with me and sniffed at the floor a bit. She always surprises me. On our walk back home we found this awesome tree with a hole in it. No critter was living inside, but I kind of wish I could.
If you don't know what the Rust Belt is, it's basically a indoor art fair! It's awesome because it's all local artists and they come together every weekend and sell their awesome wares. It's also DOG FRIENDLY, like many place in Ferndale. So I had a date with Missy there.
Here is the Rust Belt!
Missy walking with me :)
Inside the Rust Belt.
Missy was surprisingly good inside. She walked slowly with me and sniffed at the floor a bit. She always surprises me. On our walk back home we found this awesome tree with a hole in it. No critter was living inside, but I kind of wish I could.
Monday, August 1, 2011
Photoshop magic
For all you computer wizards out there this image probably isn't the greatest but I am pretty proud of myself. Right now I am taking some beginning photoshop/computer design classes at a local community college. This was our first big assignment where we had to use all the skills we learned from the past 5 weeks. I have only dabbled in photoshop but am beginning to realize all the amazing this I can now do with it. I can now make this blog look better and even my website look awesome, only now I have to find time.
<3
Best Weekend Ever 2 &3...
Last weekend Dan and I went and saw the final Harry Potter at the IMAX Theater in Historical Greenfield Village. The movie was amazing.Being such a huge fan of the books and movies I thought it was a great finale. I did cry, quite hard at times,over the deaths of characters. I knew it was going to happen but actually seeing it was sad. It is a bittersweet ending but now I can run out and buy all the movies and watch them any time I like. They won't be on a ginormous screen or in 3D but at least I can cry alone instead of next to complete strangers.
Last Sunday we had Audrey and her husband over for lunch and we went to the flea market. I didn't find much but Dan bought an old gun and was super happy. :) I also got to go roller skating!!! Such a blast.
This weekend was just as fun! Saturday Katie Kutthroat visited and we just hung out with my dog Missy. During conversation we saw Missy rolling in the grass, sniffing something, then rolling again. Turns out it was this...
A disgusting half rotted mouse. I don't understand dogs!!! She was smelling good from a bath but she decided maggot mouse smelled better.
That evening Dan and I rode our bikes to Pig and Whiskey. It's a new BBQ festival that is held just blocks away from our house. We ate delicious BBQ and drank too much. We had to move Audrey out of her studio the next day so maybe pounding back 6 beers before bed wasn't a good idea. Look at the size of this polish sausage...
I was a little embarassed to try and eat this thing.
Cheers to the summer weekends and friends. It really is the best.
Last Sunday we had Audrey and her husband over for lunch and we went to the flea market. I didn't find much but Dan bought an old gun and was super happy. :) I also got to go roller skating!!! Such a blast.
This weekend was just as fun! Saturday Katie Kutthroat visited and we just hung out with my dog Missy. During conversation we saw Missy rolling in the grass, sniffing something, then rolling again. Turns out it was this...
A disgusting half rotted mouse. I don't understand dogs!!! She was smelling good from a bath but she decided maggot mouse smelled better.
That evening Dan and I rode our bikes to Pig and Whiskey. It's a new BBQ festival that is held just blocks away from our house. We ate delicious BBQ and drank too much. We had to move Audrey out of her studio the next day so maybe pounding back 6 beers before bed wasn't a good idea. Look at the size of this polish sausage...
I was a little embarassed to try and eat this thing.
Cheers to the summer weekends and friends. It really is the best.
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