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This piece, titled “Storytelling”, was published as the cover to the 2008 Inscape Art & Literary Magazine. I’ve finally gotten around to adding it as a print to my Papermoth shop. I think the style fits in well with some of the newer illustrative work I’ve been offering as archival prints. This image was put together in Photoshop with scanned images of my original paintings and photographs incorporated as a source for texture. The concept for this image is influenced by old, worn story-books and how memory and the physical world change with age. I like the idea that as we grow older, the things we loved as children take on different meanings for us. In that way, they age with us and this is usually paralleled by their physical condition as well.

“Contemplation”, “The World Standing Still” and “Hope for Better” are three of my more recent works that share a similar approach in style to “Storytelling”.

The Fall season is in full effect now. This is my favorite time of year – great for reflection and celebration. And of course, there’s Halloween and the great change-over and then fall of the leaves. It’s been colder than usual this time of year.  I’m hoping for a warm-up right before Winter, but it’s looking like the temps have settled into the 60′s by day. The season has inspired some new fall-themed prints. They are available in the Papermoth shop now. These are all variations of the same image and can be grouped together for display. Digitally painted and designed in Photoshop with scanned textures and ink.

Just sent out three original paintings and a set of prints to Bella Aeris in Nashville, TN this week. The pic on the cardboard was taken after the final coat of varnish was applied.

Ann and Mark contacted me last month about selling my art in their shop and they have been very nice to work with. Bella Aeris stocks artwork from other Etsy sellers as well, so I think my contemporary nature pieces are a good fit. Their store offers a unique collection of hand-crafted art pieces. If you are in the area, please stop by their shop at The Mall at Green Hills in Nashville. You will have a chance to view these paintings in person and the prints as well. My print selection will include some of the “Perennial Moment” variations and “The World Standing Still”.

You can also view some of the beautiful work by the other artisans on their site at www.BellaAeris.com

I’ve added a gallery to showcase my design work. A good chunk of the work was done within the last year at Morehead State University’s Marketing Department. Some of my freelance work is in there as well.

I’ve also updated the Illustration gallery.

Work has now begun on a long overdue site overhaul as well.

Commotion – Eclectic Handmade Goods in Lexington, Kentucky are now carrying a selection of my 8″x10″ and 12″x18″ prints. Commotion has a nice range of original handmade art pieces from around the world. You can check out their myspace page here or stop by their shop in downtown lexington. The street address is:  214 W.Maxwell St.  Lexington, KY 40508 

Commotion is owned by Heather Marchiafava (pictured below), who is extremely friendly and helpful. She picked a charming old historical building to run her shop out of. You can see more of Heather’s own work and her supply store at her Etsy shops - www.commotionsupplies.etsy.com and www.barrettesbycommotion.etsy.com     

 

Ann at www.happyhooks.blogspot.com and I, are giving away two 8×10 prints from my papermoth shop, to two lucky winners this week over at her blog. Just leave a comment on her blog with the name of the print you would like to win. This giveaway runs until the end of the week and is open to entrants worldwirde.

A big thank you to Ann who keeps a regularly updated blog about craft addiction and fashion. She has been extremely helpful and patient while we set everything up this week.

Winners for the Perch giveaway were Cyndi Ball of Tucson, AZ and Asma Faizal from Selangor, Malaysia.

Justina Selim at Perch is holding a giveaway this week for a chance to win two 8×10 prints from my Papermoth shop at Etsy. Just leave a comment under the giveaway post at her blog for a chance to win. There will be two winners for this one who will pick the print of their choice from my shop.

Perch is a nice lifestyle blog run by self-confessed shopping addict Justina Selim. She holds regular giveaways on the site and posts about fashion, style and just being a mom.

The Papermoth giveaway will last from Saturday August 9th until Friday August 15th at midnight. http://onmyperch.blogspot.com/