Sketchbook Project

Sooo... I was gonna do the Sketchbook Project, and then I didn't fill my book in time, so I have a half baked lil' sketchbook on my hands. Ah well!

Here a few drawings that never got scanned in... the theme was "And Then There was None," so I wanted to interpret it as mythological/ extinct things...

The Golden Fleece

Another drawing inspired by Jason and the Argonauts! (and the wonderfully wooly Golden Fleece)

I also got a set of portrait shade Tombo markers, which are totally my favorite new art toy right now. And I'm on a "cream" set of pages in my Fabriano journal, which makes me just as happy : D

Unicornitopia

Another great show this weekend for those in the SoCal area!

Unicornucopia
noun /yoo-ni-kawrn-uh-koh-pee-uh/
Def:An Abundant, Bountiful Supply of Mono-Horned Mystical Beasts

Opening Reception: Saturday, December 11th, 7-11pm
Runs: December 11 - January 2, 2011
Closed December 25, 26, Jan 1

A group show featuring:
Frank Kozik, Liz McGrath, Kukula, Becca, Jeremy Fish, Bwana Spoons, Melissa Contreras, Michael C. Hsiung, Sherry Delorme, Laurie Hassold, Cheryl Cambras, Kelly Castillo, Glenn Arthur, Joey Syta, Aileen Holmes, Michael White, Jesse La Tour, Daisy Church, Alex Chiu, Crayon Fawn, Ryan Clemens, Amber B. Dianda, Hi-Tree, Mustachio, TD Flynn, Jennie Cotterill, Industry Giant, Kitty Brown, JoshR, Craig Roccanova, Bradlee Cooper, Sara Haase, and more

Live Entertainment & Unicorn-Themed Refreshments including Einhorn Beer
Sponsored by IZZE Sparkling Juice
Free parking available in the lot or parking structure at the corner of Clementine and Center Street Promenade

Check out the blog for viewing hours during the run and more info:
www.unicornucopiaartshow.blogspot.com

Curated by Tracey Taylor 

Upcoming Group show @ Compound Gallery

"The End" at Compound Gallery
107 NW 5th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209


Opening November 4th, 2010
7pm


Show runs through Nov 28th

Themed "The End," this show at Portland's Compound Gallery features artwork by seven artists, curated by Matt Wagner.

Daisy Church:
Axelhoney:;
Daniel St. George:
chris Pastras:
Angel Davis:
Kalina Torino:
Wishcandy:

My three pieces highlight mythological figures representing different deities somehow relating to destruction.

$80

Ix Chel is the Mayan goddess who brings about the destruction of the third creation by causing a great flood.
She is actually one diety who takes shape in three different forms: her other forms are Chak Chel and Young Moon Goddess.

$80

Sekhmet is an Egyptian lioness-headed goddess of war and destruction.

$80

Kali is the Hindu goddess of time and change, and associated with death and black energy.

All three pieces are 8.5" round in diameter, and are acrylic on found mahogany wood.

For purchasing information, please contact matt at compoundgallery dot com

Compound Gallery
107 NW 5th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
map/ directions

Open 7 days a week
Mon-Sat 12:00-8:00pm
Sunday 12:00-6:00pm
Phone 503.796.2733

Shark Week Mermaid!

In honor of shark week, I am drawing sharks with mermaids!

Waif-ish type of mermaid queen

Swoon Show Wrap-Up!

Thank you to EVERYBODY who made it out last night to check out my show, hosted by Swoon Gallery and our friends at Tub Tim Siam!

It was a wonderful evening, and we had a great turn-out. I created over a dozen new original paintings for the show, as well as framed sketches and drawings of my studies for the final paintings.

I did a series of ten bowls, each representing a different Japanese animal and woman, and two separate pieces representing Japanese witches/demons.

Here are a few samples of some of the bowls and demon pieces:

You can see pictures of all the pieces and photos from the show here:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=252293&id=506994044&l=242ddad096

If you are interested in purchasing any of the remaining pieces, please see the official gallery site for availability and prices!

http://swoongallery.com/julie-b-daisy-church/

Upcoming Art Show! : D

Hi everyone!

I'd like to invite you to a reception and online viewing of my upcoming dual show with Julie B with Swoon Gallery!

I've created a series of small portraits on wood bowls of Japanese women and Japanese totem animals...

Reception info!

Friday, July 16th

6pm-9pm

Tub Tim Siam Restaurant

1806 Hillhurst Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90027

www.swoongallery.com

Please join us at a reception for the artists! 

Wine and light appetizers will be served. full dinner menu at the restaurant will also be available.

The show pieces will be available & on display in the private room of the restaurant.

If you cannot make the event, but are interested in artworks, or would like to be on the preview list, please email swoon923 at gmail.com

More rabbit girls

Triumphant return!

I'm back! Sorry for the long absence; was traveling cross-country with my husband and WOW did we have some crazy adventures! I'll be trying to update over the next few days, so be prepared for lots of drawings with even more stories attached!

I think this was for an old Illustration Friday theme, serpent, which has long since passed, but if you want to keep count, this is my illo from May 28th.

A Mythical Creature

One of my favorite things to do is to read. Fantasy is one of my favorite genres with the magic, battles, heroes, heroines, and the mythical creatures. The mythical creature that I love the most is the dragon. Dragons are magnificent creatures that can fly gracefully through the air, while also being ferocious in battle. Movies, television, and books often portray the graceful giants as angry, vicious, blood-thirsty monsters, but in my mind dragons should be beautiful, elegant, shy creatures.
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We all need a little fantasy, a little magic, a little of the unbelievable in our lives.

Keep Dreaming,
Star

Another Harpy study