Mark your calendar...Chicago Art Girls Pop Up Shop!

I've had the pleasure of showing with many of these women over the years here in Chicago at local art fairs. On May 12th, we host our own indoor show! So mark your calendars and come out for a fabulous day of shoppping and fun with some amazing artists and women!

WHAT:  The THE CHICAGO ART GIRLS POP UP SHOP

WHERE:  HELIUM GALLERY. LOCATED AT 4710 N. RAVENSWOOD AVE. CHICAGO, IL.

WHEN:  Saturday, May 12, 2012, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Artist summaries and product photos: https://www.facebook.com/events/346618668713517/  & www.chicagoartgirls.com

Sunday...

Sunday

Another peek in to my sketchbook...

Yesterday...

Forgive my lame mobile upload...just wanted to share yesterday's drawing. Inspired by taxes, indirectly...I snapped this photo in the west loop on the way to my accountant's office. Of course I never draw or paint anything exactly as I see it, it's always just my impression. So long February 2012, you did not disappoint.

This is your LIFE.

Fabulous illustrator, Holly De Wolf, posted this Holstee Manifesto Poster on her blog along with some other wonderful links, including 20 ways to Get Good Karma, by the Dalai Lama. Hope you find them as inspiring as I did! I hope to read this manifesto every morning before I start my day.

Personality Portrait...

This was a commissioned surprise birthday Gift...a "Personality Portrait" featuring all things "Steve".  A big idea man with a love of tennis, golf, travel, good tequila & Vegas! Click to see more Personality Portraits at AnnesArt.com.

Mr. Kilo...an adorable Shih tzu!

I'm the first to admit, smaller dogs are more of a challenge for me - but I love how this Pet Portrait Print of Mr. Kilo turned out, and especially the color scheme of this piece (my client's idea). He is an adorable little Shih Tzu.

Hudson & Holly...Kentucky Goldens

I just shipped this completed Pet Portrait of Golden Retrievers, Hudson & Holly, to their owners in Kentucky. Another Christmas Gift order completed and crossed off my list, my client gave them the preliminary sketch as the gift and they gave me final edits, it was a welcomed gift. Beautiful pups!

Some belated fun pics from my Holiday Open Studio:

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Eva May made sure all the ladies left in style!

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My pal and very talented artist Anastasia Mak with her husband, Kurt.

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Happy customers with their new art & fashions!

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Dennis & Merrill picking up all their custom made holiday gifts for family.

Better late than never...I'm going to see if I can make up for some lost time and share a bit more from 2011. This means no more Facebook at the studio, unless it's business related. Even then I will limit the time and schedule it for the end of the day or I do it at home...please help keep me accountable!