Inspirational Artist :: Transmuted Spaces

San Francisco based artist Tobias Tovera creates paintings that beg the viewer to let go and let the mind wander. I love the fluidity and organic feel of his work :: very relaxing don't you think?

images via artist's website

Fresh Ink :: Ladybugs + Red

I'm really happy with how these little ladybugs turned out! I will be mailing them off to their new owner tomorrow :)

Etsy Spotlight!

My shop is in the Art category Etsy spotlight again today. It's a pretty nifty way to gain more exposure :) 
Today I'll be adding red to the ladybugs I printed last week....come back soon to see how they look!

mnartists.org

My ladybug print is on the mnartists.org homepage this morning :: happy face!

Fresh Ink :: Lady + Bug

Step 1 of 2 is complete! I just wrapped up printing these little ladies, and now have to wait for them to dry before I can begin step 2. 
They were a bit tricky at times during printing since there isn't a lot of inked block for the paper to "hang" onto.
But, with some careful hand placement and patience, I think this little commission piece turned out pretty well! 

  

Shop Update

I finally took the time to update the banner for my Etsy shop!

Check it here

I would love to hear your thoughts :)

Ready, Set!

All carved and ready for printing! 

Printing Soon!

A quick peek of my progress on the ladybugs...they will be ready to print soon!

Happy Spring

Wishing you a good weekend 

.:. 

and a Happy Easter to those who celebrate it! :)

Miniature Iris at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 

One Down .:. Two to Go!

These little buggers are tricky to carve!
Happy hump day!

Oh So Careful

This ladybug is almost complete! I just have to carve out what will be red on the wings. It's tricky getting the antennea and legs as thin as I'm wanting :: similar to when I carved the maidenhair fern. 
Lots of little breaks are needed so I don't cut too far!

Ladybugs

The ladybugs are all ready for carving! Stay tuned for their progress...

Celebration

Yesterday we celebrated Nisse's 1st birthday :: complete with pup pie and presents! 

The Birthday girl

Abby (my parent's dog) and Nisse 

Abby was much more motivated to open the presents than Nisse :)

Happily chewing on her new toy after the party guests left :)