Meet Dr Sketchy...

So who is Dr Sketchy you may ask...it's not a who but a when & where.

Dr Sketchy is a once a month getting together of artists and models.

It is a place where artists, painters and photographers can capture the images of the posting model for the whole afternoon. This is a very unique concept that started in NYC and now happening in 40 major cities around the world. So if you happen to be one of the lucky one in those cities, be sure to check it out. Just bring your tools of trade and $10 cover charge plus tips for the lovely models. You're now ready to paint, draw, click, drink and laugh with other art lovers.

Here's some highlight from my Dr Sketchy experience:

Our lovely model, Kate.

The person responsible for bringing me to this event, Josh.

Kate had to hold these posts for up to 20 minutes at a time.

No one told me that our model would pick her favorite sketch in return for free cover on the next event.

I would have hid in the bathroom had I knew ahead of time, haha.

So, ya this is my first attempt at figure drawing, can you tell?!

Room for improvement for SURE, haha ^_^

Overall I had a blast. Looking forward to the next one already.

Be sure to look for your local Dr Sketchy events too.

Happy Sketching ^_^

Grand Opening of Eclectica

It's finally open! The new and improved Eclectica Gallery.

Location: 521 Nevada Way, Boulder City, NV.

This super hip gallery / boutique shop has tons of creative art pieces to offer. From paintings to custom furniture to jewelry to fine art photography (from yours truly ^_^), you can find it here. Eclectica offers a much needed place for local artists to showcase their talents. Only those of us who live here understand how valuable that service is to the small art community of Las Vegas and it's surrounding area. (Thanks Christi & Val!)

So please do stop by the shop and help support these local artists.

Here's so highlight of the shop.

Cool artsy furniture at the storefront.

The team working hard at getting the place ready for opening day.

You can see my Polka Dots paintings at the back wall ^_^

Some of my work, so honored to be here ^_^

The group of art work on the right is by one of my favorite artist Garcell Art.

Now go check out some galleries and support your local art community ^_~

for the guys...

Just some great gift ideas for that special man in your life.

From Design By Helen

by tomatomade

by Cufflinks

by moxy

by City Cowboy

by mariforssell

by MEDIUM CONTROL

Look for more great gifts on etsy.com

Shop hademade^_^

sunbathing pears?!

Did a quick photo shoot on some cute mini pears. Enjoy :)

Title: Sunbath

Title: pear in cup

(still trying to come up with a better title, suggest?)

Title: 3 pears and a cup

Title: fruit bowl

(Bead Bowl courtesy of Garcell Art, love it)

Hope you like them, stay tune for more ^_~

light as a feather

Treasury East featuring super talented etsy artists.

...light as a feather...

Fun @ the Fine Art Festival

My first art booth ever...

We have so much fun at my first art fair this past weekend.

Met lots of fun people and interesting people out there.

It's been tons of hard work leading up to that special day.

A special thank you to my oh so supportive hubby:

Can't do it with out you honey, thanks a bunch!!!

Here are some shots from that day...

Here's my space, number 88. Yay!

Hubby hard at work setting up the tent one day before show.

My space all dress up, finally.

Even got a ribbon, not bad for a first timer. ^_^


Can't wait to do another show.

Hopefully the next one we will have more sale.

See you then.

This just in....

Brand new sets of new 4" x 6" blank note cards.

Coming soon to my ETSY shop.

Image from the left: Dreamy, Morning Glory, Voigtlander & Brownie.