Fiesta de Frida Entry (Frida Kahlo)

Frida Kahlo Portrait, originally uploaded by plasticpumpkin.

This is an entry I did for the Duke City Renegades Art Guild summer Fiesta de Frida art show, to be hosted in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

She will be auctioned off, with proceeds going to The Carrie Tingley Foundation (medical research). She is done with traditional Chinese brush painting techniques on white rice paper and mounted on pine.

Frida had to endure numerous experimental back surgeries and medical treatments after an accident in her youth left her damaged. The Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation was happy to work with us, and we’re happy to know that our silent auction proceeds may benefit people in medical need, as Frida was.

The Duke City Renegades are throwing the Fiesta de Frida in honor of her brave spirit, wild personality, and her moving, dynamic paintings; she held on and expressed herself with the fearlessness of someone who has faced the edge, and walked back from it.

If you’re interested in attending the Fiesta de Frida, I will have a booth there (and my Frida Kahlo portrait will be up for bidding).

First Annual Fiesta de Frida Arts & Crafts Show
hosted by the Duke City RenegadesDate:
Sunday, July 6th, 2008 (Frida’s 101st B-Day Party!)
10 am - 5 pm

Location:
Roosevelt Park
Located at Spruce and Coal, in Nob Hill
Albuquerque, New Mexico

What:
Wild arts & crafts festival, in honor of Frida Kahlo. Enjoy artwork by a batch of talented local artists. Enjoy strolling mariachis, bid on art at the silent auction tent, peruse original paintings, crafts, purses, bags, body products, t-shirts, sculpture, mosaics, mixed media collage, glass, and other goodies, and grab lunch at a food booth, in the shade.

Come one, come all!

 

You’re invited! Mama’s Minerals Presents: The Wooden Cow Gallery and Art Space Silent Auction Fundraiser Friday, June 6th, 2008, 5 - 8 pm Silent auction ends at 8 pm (you need not be present at 8 pm to win) Location: Mama’s Minerals 1100 San Mateo Blvd NE #15 Albuquerque, NM 87110 Event Type: fundraiser, silent auction (art, jewelry, and other artsy goodness) Join Mama’s Minerals in welcoming a burgeoning art gallery, The Wooden Cow Gallery and Art Space. The “Cow”, as she is affectionately known, has been born, and her founding “parents” are throwing a silent auction to raise funds for the new, upcoming gallery and art space. Bid on original multi-media artwork, paintings, wire and polymer clay jewelry, mixed media art, and photographs by local Albuquerque artists: Cindy Chavez, Sharon Bloom, Annie Hooten, Fenton Ayres, Caitlin Padilla, Heather Larson, Ren Adams, Regina Portscheller, Raine Klover, Jill Riester, Leau Phillips, Camilla Haneberg, and LaRue Claros. Artwork will be on display at Mama’s Minerals beginning May 30, 2008, with the silent auction beginning at 5 pm on Friday, June 6, 2008 and concluding at 8pm that same evening. You need not be present at 8 pm to win. Simply place a bid or bids any time during that time span. Winners who are not present will be notified after the auction. Meet the talented artists, partake in good conversation and enjoy refreshments, 5 pm to 8 pm. Every dollar counts! Help support a gallery and creative space that’s BY artists FOR artists (and the community!).     The Wooden Cow’s Mission Statement The Wooden Cow Gallery and Art Space is a creative environment devoted to providing area artists and craftspeople with a quality retail showroom, working studios, and a positive environment, designed to encourage growth of the Albuquerque artist, while increasing general art awareness, and enhancing the Albuquerque, New Mexico art community at large. The Wooden Cow Gallery and Art Space is devoted to becoming an active part of the local visual arts, performing arts, and literary arts scene, offering a rich line-up of classes and workshops, shows, poetry readings, special events, programs, educational opportunities, performance pieces, charity events, and services designed to promote the arts and enliven the creative experience for all. The Wooden Cow Gallery and Art Space is a democratic co-operative that strives to make a difference. We are also proud to be in preparation to work with local charities, groups, and foundations. We see art as the ultimate transmission of the spirit—an earmark of society, imagination, and culture. We also believe the art and crafts are of equal, important value to society, and to the art collector. The Wooden Cow Gallery and Art Space Blog - http://thewoodencow.wordpress.com

Givin’ Love to DaWanda

I registered with DaWanda, an international arts & crafts shopping site, almost a year ago. I haven’t done much with my ID over there, but I was pretty impressed with the site look, feel, layout, and most especially–with the deep, international nature of it.

This year, I am renewing my interest in online arts & crafts sales venues, given some of the recent problems at Etsy, and DaWanda is heading my list. I have been busy posting work on DaWanda all morning, and enjoying the work of others. It’s easy to list on there, and free, too (they take a small commission if you sell).

DaWanda allows you to pin favorites, add comments to products you like, and share mini galleries you make of your favorite items.

If you enjoy shopping for original arts & crafts, or if you’re an artist/crafter looking for more online places to sell your wares, check it out this weekend. I’m diggin’ it.

DaWanda is in English, French, and German, and prices show in Euros (although anyone, anywhere can purchase products from the site). I like to use this US Dollars to Euros conversion site when working on Etsy.  Think of the extra exposure US sellers will get when listing on DaWanda! If you’re in the US, and only want to ship to the US, you can still join–just don’t offer international shipping on your items.

Here’s my newly updated DaWanda shop

Here’s one of my “pinboards” of other peoples’ items: Fun Stuff

New ACEO Cards on Flickr

A whole slew of new ACEO (artist trading cards) are up and available on Etsy.

I enjoy making these. They are tiny moments in time.

I sell them through Etsy, but I also trade them.

Resolutions - A Themed Art Show Experience

**Resolutions**A Themed Art Show Event

When:
First Friday, January 4th, 2008
6 - 11 p.m.

Where:
The Factory on 5th Art Space
1715 5th St NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102
(between Aspen and Haines–not far from Mountain).

What:
Special themed art show “RESOLUTIONS.” Find out what “resolutions” means to a variety of studio and local Albuquerque artists.

Paintings, collage, jewelry, photography, and other unique items will be on display in the main gallery building.

Refreshments provided. Free parking. Enjoy art in the evening and meet the artists!

I will have two new series on display (photos coming soon on the blog): Zen Resolutions and Modern Resolutions.

C’mon down!

Last Minute Holiday Shopping

Gift Certificates are now available for artwork and art prints, through my Etsy shop.

If you’re not sure what to get the art lover on your list, why not let them choose?

$10, $25, and $50 gift certificates are currently available. Larger denominations can also be arranged. The certificates can be used on all of my available artwork and art prints.

If my art isn’t your style, don’t fret. I highly recommend these artists and crafters who are also offering gift certificates for their online Etsy shops:

JaredKS - Photography
Simple Silhouettes - What Else? Silhouette Art
Earmark - Edgy and mod letterpress stationery goods
Sweet Spice - natural, handmade body products

New Mini Prints on Etsy

Check out my new Mini Prints on Etsy!

These little fine art reproductions are done on textured Canson Mi-Teintes paper. They have almost surreal, intense color and they look and feel great. They make great last-minute gifts.

TONIGHT (Dec. 7, ‘07) Holiday Art Show @ The Factory

Where:
Factory on 5th Artspace
1715 5th St. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(between Aspen and Haines)

Dec. 7th, 6 - 11 p.m.

Friday Night Art at the Factory on 5th

Our Holiday Art Show features work by a variety of local artists. You can also come down and enjoy a live performance by local band Scream Machine, in the large gallery (studio D).

Art will be on display throughout the building. Get some holiday shopping time in!

“Art on the Edge” Artscrawl evening show features work by our studio artists. Enjoy paintings, photography, sculpture, jewelry, and mixed media in an offbeat gallery setting. Showcased artists include Robert Redus, Paula Manning-Lewis, Ken Murakami, Veronica Rodriguez, PD Rearick, Ren Adams, Barbara Besser, Cari Pier, and many others.

Refreshments provided. Free parking.

For information call: 505-261-3752
Or visit our blog: http://factoryon5th.wordpress.com/

Be there or be square!

Nov. 30 Duke City Winter Arts & Crafts Show

Winter Arts & Crafts Show
presented by the Duke City Renegades Art Guild

Come on by the Factory and get a little holidy shopping time in!

What:

The Duke City Renegades, a local arts & crafts guild, is hosting their first-ever winter art show.

You’ll find original paintings, art boxes, photography, designer purses & bags, crochet handicrafts, vintage-inspired jewelry, assemblage, beaded and hand-forged jewelry, and even recycled fashion clothing–all under one roof! A wide range of prices and items will give you something to talk about!

The show is indoors in the main Factory gallery building.

When:
Friday, November 30th, 2007. 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Where:
At the Factory on 5th Art Space (in the main red brick factory building).
1715 5th St. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(between Aspen and Haines).

From I-40, take the 6th st. exit (one way, heading south), then make a left on Aspen and a left on 5th St. (one way, heading north). The Factory is on 5th St., right between Aspen and Haines.

 

Refreshments provided. Free parking.
Contact: aunteres@juno.com for any additional info.

Hope to see you there!

 

 

You can also check out the Factory on 5th WordPress Blog.

Nov. 16th, Third Friday “Art on the Edge” Downtown Artscrawl Art Show

Hey guys n’ gals!

The Factory on 5th Art Space is hosting a Third Friday Artscrawl evening art show, if any of you are interested in dropping by. It’s happening on Friday, Nov. 16th (from 6 - 11 p.m.), in the Factory main space.

I have new work on display (Lotus Blossom series, spiders, and other new work) and we’ve got a nice lineup of studio artists and some outside artists for you to enjoy. As usual, the Factory is offering wine and snacks in a laid-back environment.

Thanks again for supporting the arts!

The Factory is located at:
1715 5th St. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(between Aspen and Haines)
Check out the Factory blog for more info: http://factoryon5th.wordpress.com

I hope to see some of you down there.

Art by Ren Adams
Original Chinese Brush Paintings
Oil Pastels
Mixed Media

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