Weekend Recap 11.9.07 - 11.11.07

What a whirlwind of a weekend. First it was Hal's birthday. Thanks to it, I now have a custom screenprinted hat. It was removed from my head and printed on site. The crafty work of Michael Arreaga!



The next morning was Art Chicas Unidas. I can not begin to explain what a great time I had with my students. I had two amazing young women in my class. The objective was to produce a finished piece with each girl. We spent the morning discussing perspective, point of view, history, and camera mechanics. Then off on a photo safari we went. We walked around for one hour and the gals snapped away. I was really impressed with how much they absorbed in one day. A big thank you to Sarah Jane for asking me to fill out an application. I am so glad I did!!


That evening was the reception for the Girls' from Art Chicas and the opening of Three of a Kind. I can never thank everyone enough who attends all of these art functions month after month. Without all of you there would be none of us. You rock!!! Not only did a really close friend of mine drive up for the show, she also purchased a piece. The other two art gals will be watching some of their work head off to new homes at the end of the show as well! All in all a great night!



Sunday lead to the Whirlyball Adventure!! Art Conspiracy is rounding the corner. We are having meetings once a week and the emails are constant. So we decided to play a little hookey. Instead of meeting around a table we met face to face on the giggly court of WhirlyBall. The perfect ending to a incredibly long week.

Art Chicas, Three of a Kind, Whirlyball and More...

It is Friday.... typically a day achieved that creates relief. Not the case this week. The last five days have been a wonderfully hectic build-up to this weekend. Tonight there is a crazy get together for Hal Samples and friends at SPACE. I hear there is even a surprise performance scheduled for this evening. Hopefully I get to bed early for tomorrow brings a new adventure.

Bright and early I will arrive at City Gallery to set-up for a day of sharing and mentoring. Me and a group of other female artists are involved in phase one of a new program called "Art Chicas Unidas". The program was started by La Reunion, they are up to all kinds of good in Dallas. I will be working with a group of high school girls and some cameras. The goal is to teach them a little history, some mechanics, some computer skills, and presentation. The end result will be a a framed photograph to hang in a show. Did I mention the show is tomorrow night? Well it sure is. The show will be installed at the end of the day and all can come and see the work. Reception is from 7pm - 9pm. There is more....

After Art Chicas Unidas I will be heading to Kettle Art for the opening of "Three of a Kind". We installed this show on wednesday and I am excited to see what the crowd thinks. There are 34 pieces total for your viewing pleasure. Come on out for an evening of fun!



Lastly on Sunday the Art Conspiracy gang is having a team building outing. WHIRLYBALL!!! If you are not familiar with this sport click on whirlyball for more information. The last time I played this game I giggled uncontrollably. I can not think of a better way to end the weekend! Art Conspiracy is drawing near, the artists slots are full, the bands are scheduled, and a huge mural is being painted next weekend. Don't forget to put December 9th in your calendars 6-10pm.

Three of a Kind and a Freelance Life

Well most of the work was dropped off at the gallery last night. This show is going to be fun. We are waiting on one more artist to drop by and then hang hang hang! I love being involved prior to an opening. i get to spend time with each individual piece without a bunch of people standing around. On another note things are moving forward for Art Conspiracy III. I am so honored to be the Art Coordinator this year. I never thought I would say "I am playing email tag with 100+ artists!" but I am. One of the beauties of being a freelance gal is that I can get up and go right to work. Meaning, I am still in my pajamas. haha. If you can make it out this Saturday, I would love to see you. Also mark your calendars for Art Conspiracy III, Sunday December 9th

Lovie + Collaborations

11.3.07


The closing reception for Collaboration was last saturday night. It was a great turn out and a couple more pieces will be going away to some new homes. The energy was bubbly for directly after the closing reception we walked next store to Club Dada for Lovie's CD release party. What a blast! These girls make you giggle and wiggle. I danced, sang, hooted and hollered. At one point I counted six photographers in front snapping away. I even joined the gals on-stage as one of three cheerleaders the other two being Leah and Andrea. We shook are red pom-poms in the air and danced until we could not dance anymore. If you had not heard these gals play check them out. The CD is called "Harshmellow" and it is available at CD World and Good Records.

The Eve of 30

10.20.07 @ Space
Life has been a whirlwind the last couple of months. I have still not reflected on an evening of complete joy. On the eve of my 30th birthday there was a party. I was not privy to any of the details and therefore was not at all prepared for what happened next. I can not thank everyone enough for an evening I will never forget. I have always wanted a night where all the corners of my life meet in the middle and mingle. I was surrounded by family, friends, art, and music. What more could a girl ask for? Nothing, it was perfect. I am one lucky woman. An extended thank you to the musicians who played that evening: Johnny Citizen, Heather Knox, and Lovie.

Three of a Kind @ Kettle Art Saturday 11.10.07

Three of a Kind 11.10.07 - 12.01.07

I have been working on a new series of work for the last 6 months. I have finished six more. I should have around 11 pieces in the show. Every piece tells a story from inside or out. They touch on various issues from political, enviromental, or mental. I am excited to be hanging on the walls with both Lisa Lindholm and Jayme Nourallah. None of us gals work in similar styles but the work has a flow. The show hangs until December 1st. Come on out!

"Constant Struggle" Composite Photograph 2007

Finding San Antonio

Journey to San Antonio 10.30.07 - 11.02.07


I have to admit my negative thoughts toward a city I used to call home. I closed my eyes to this city and needed to wipe them clean once again. We seem to place our emotional response to life on a physical location. I was a young lost girl while living in San Antonio therefore deeming it a dark hole. I took a trip down to San Antonio for both work and art. This trip I wanted to alter my incorrect views. I am sure glad that I did! San Antonio is a city full of amazing architecture, art, and adventure. I spent an afternoon out arting with a good art pal Mirka Hokkanen who was also visiting San Antonio. We started at Trinity University where she is a visiting artist at the moment. From there we went to these amazing places: McNay Museum, Blue Star Contemporary Art Center, Studios and Galleries around Blue Star, Unit B Gallery, Art Pace, and Galeria Ortiz Contemporary. The day was truly inspirational. I will never be so hard on any one place ever again. Below are a few snaps from the day. Check out my flickr for more.