Featured Artist at the Paper Hat!

Tomorrow's the day! I can't believe how quickly the past few months have gone by. I've been working so hard on the creation of a new collection of prints that will be unveiled at my featured artist reception at the Paper Hat in Minneapolis tomorrow night! 
If you're unable to make it to the reception, my prints will be on display through the second week of January. If you live in the Twin Cities or perhaps will be visiting family or friends over the holiday season, I hope you're able to stop by for a quick look-see! :) 

**Come back soon :: I will be posting photos of my 

new prints beginning next week!**

Artist Reception for Wooden Spoon Editions

It's getting close! Some of you may remember that I will be the featured artist at the Paper Hat beginning mid November through the end of the year! I've been working on lots of new designs and am getting so excited to share them with you! 

If you happen to find yourself in the Twin Cities on Saturday, November 17th, I hope you stop by the Paper Hat for my artist reception and introduce yourself! Sip some wine, nosh on some tasty treats, do some holiday shopping...it's bound to be a great evening! 

Check out the event that Paper Hat has created on Facebook and RSVP there.

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Paper Hat

2309 West 50th Street

Minneapolis, MN

Artist Reception for Wooden Spoon Editions  

Saturday, November 17th

5 - 9 pm

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Delivery

I just got home from dropping off some more of my prints to be sold at the Paper Hat! While there, I was tickled to see three of my prints displayed right behind the register and another in the front window! 
If you find yourself in south Minneapolis, make sure to stop by and check out this darling shop!
Have a happy weekend!

RAW : natural born artists

I'm looking forward to attending RAW tonight at the Fine Line. Should be a fun evening filled with independent creatives in visual art, film, fashion, music, hair and makeup artistry, photography, models and performing art....whew, did I get it all?! :) For more info check it here.

THE Weekend of Minneapolis Art Fairs!

This weekend, Minneapolis will be showcasing works of over 650 regional, national, and international artists. If you have a few hours to spare this weekend and are in the Twin Cities, I highly recommend checking out at least one of the three art fairs mentioned below. It's what everyone will be talking about...and you don't want to feel left out, do you?  :) 

The 48th annual nationally acclaimed and award winning Uptown Art Fair, and the largest of the three art fairs this weekend, is my personal favorite. You'll see everything here :: printmaking, fiber, ceramics, jewelry, painting, glass, photography, furniture...the list goes on. Make sure to stop by and stroll the many artist booths, enjoy live music, tasty food, wine tasting, & art activities for families.

Friday :: 12pm - 8 pm

Saturday :: 10 am - 8 pm

Sunday :: 10 am - 6 pm

The 20th annual Powderhorn Art Fair is a family friendly, multi-cultural event set in a 66-acre city park. This years fair offers artists of varied disciplines, children's activities, & live music! 

Saturday :: 10am - 6pm

Sunday :: 10am - 5pm

The Loring Park Art Festival has a variety of regional and national artists in a variety of media including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, printmaking, etc. There will also be good food and beverages!

Saturday :: 10am - 6pm

Sunday :: 10am - 6pm

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Lastly, don't stress about parking...download a free Metro Transit ArtPass 

for a FREE ride between the three art fairs! BONUS!

Click here and then print

Bike Night at the MIA

:: Tonight is Bike Night at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts! ::

 Thursday, July 21, 2011
6 - 9 pm
Museum-wide

Bike Right In to the MIA. Join the group ride that leaves from Gold Medal Park at 5 p.m.

Park It at Freewheel Bike's free bike valet.

Tune Up with quick bike checks from The Hub

Catch a Flick at the Bicycle Film Festival's opening night

Check Out locally bred bikes by the Twin Cities' most exciting frame builders.

Enter Raffles for bikes from Surly and The Hub, Twin Six gear, or Nice Ride swag.

Create Your Own bike accessories with Secrets of the City using recycled bicycle parts.

Rock It to Joey Ryan & The Inks while sipping cocktails in the "Angry Catfish Bike Lounge."

Outside, weather permitting

Free; refreshments for sale

via MIA

Bike-friendly

Minnesota was named "Best Trails State" by American Trails, ranked among the top "bicycle friendly" states by the League of American Cyclists, and Minneapolis was named the number one bicycling city in the U.S. by Bicycling Magazine......that said, it's no surprise that my next print is of a bike!  :)  I'm actually thinking of doing a series of different bikes from various perspectives :: stay tuned!
Here are a few pics I snapped for inspiration while out and about this weekend, as well as a peak at how my block carving is coming. I think I'll be printing this one in the next day or two, so check back soon for the final result!

this illustration made me smile  :)