Blog Hops-Inspirational Artist

I have been invited by two wonderfully talented artist friends to join them on Blog Hops. Although I love to write and dream of stories, it is rare that I find time to do so. Let me introduce to you these two wonderful women whom I call "Friend".

Deborah Velasquez is an amazingly talented artist who has been winning design challenges and is licensed with World Art Group. You can read about Deb and follow her art journey at her blog and buy directly from her here at her shop.

The questions are:

What are you working on/writing?

Why do you create/write what you do?

How does your creative process work?

Elizabeth Gonzalez is such a gifted artist with a variety of projects on her table at all times. Her intuition directs her in the creation of all her art. You can follow Elizabeth on her art journey on her blog and if you would like to buy some of her art you can find here Etsy.

These are the questions I received from Elizabeth.
What am I working on? 
 How does my work differ from others of its genre? 
 Why do I create what I do? 
 How does my creative process work? 

I will be blogging two separate posts for each hop. I also have to choose 2-3 artsy friends to blog as well. If you're interested in joining us let me know, otherwise you could be receiving a surprise invitation from me.

Why am I walking Surtex after exhibitng for the past two years?

Why?
Sometimes as artist we do things differently...creatively!

So, after two years of exhibiting this year I AM WALKING!

As an exhibitor I didn't want to leave my booth, afraid I might miss someone who was coming by to discuss licensing. On quick trips to the restroom I would walk a different isle to see what was happening in other areas of the show, but always anxious to get back to my booth.

The manufacturers walk by so hurridly.......so fast. Last year I realized my booth was to BuSy. Good grief, it looked like the Golden factory blew up in there.

I found this picture while getting ready for Surtex 2013. I had no idea this picture was the beginning shot of one of their videos. I was so excited!!! But it wasn't my claim to fame. Still, no one knew who I was.

Everyone always remembered one thing about my booth and of me...that is The Chicken Coop Series with Cuppa Joe and Just Be Happy. Although I have a huge variety of art, evidently these two are Un-For-Gettable!

I had lots of FB friends stop by to say hello which was nice, especially during the slow times. But remember..even during those times that seem slow there are still manufacturing reps walking the floor, so always be ready!

So...to answer the question, Why am I walking the show this year and not exhibiting?  Well, for one thing it's a whole hecka of alot less expensive! I know I won't be showing my art, but I will have the opportunity to walk each isle and study booth designs, which I am in desperate need of. I will be able to say a quick howdy or hey y'all as I walk by. I will be able to see the type of art being represented and decide if mine would be a fit with any of the agents...if I decide I want to wonder down that path. I will sit and take notes with no worry of who I may miss while taking a class on Branding this year. I will build on relationships and work on more, seeing old friends and making new ones!

Here are a FEW pictures from last year, many wouldn't open correctly from my phone, err!  

See you soon!  

 

This is my main booth helper Karen. Very talented artist. http://www.karenreevesstudio.com

Stephanie Ryan  Fantastic artsy friends!  Deborah Velasquez

Alex Colombo                            Elizabeth Gonzalez

    

Julie Hamilton                          Monica Lee Hennell

 

Here is a list of a few others I met.

Lilla Rogers

Deb Eiseman

 Ming Platt

Patti Gay

natalietimmons.com

Cherish Flieder

Shannon Crandall

Linda and Dona

Sarah Hudock

Jessica Sporn

and there were sooo many more. 

 

and the banners from my walls????

Well, they are becoming Banner Bags!

and I must give credit to Tori of toridesignworks.com

She gave me the idea and I love it! 

Thanks Tori!

 

Class by

 Wan Marsh

at Random Arts

                                                           Beauty Comes From Within
                                                   The picture above was finished at home.
                                                  The picture below is my piece from class.

                                                        Wan was an excellent teacher!
                                                      I was so consumed with the class
                                                      that this is the only picture I took.

                             If you ever get a chance to go to Saluda NC make sure you stop by                                          Random Arts where you will find some really fun goods!

My fabric.

Flying Sweetly Fabric Collection

I'm so happy to share my new fabric collection Flying Sweetly, available for order now. 

Shipping Summer 2014

P&B Textiles has a beautiful new web site with all the new fabrics.

Help me spread the word, share with your local quilt shops.

Have a HaPpY Day!

Kim

Tropical Fusion-My First Blog Hop

Hey y’all!

I’m so happy to have you visit !

I have been painting and creating for over 25 years.

Painting my dreams since 2009.

Became a Licensed artist in 2013 with fabric shipping in July 2014

from the Flying Sweetly Collection.

This is for Tropical Fusion- The Camouflaged Frog

Inks and Fluid Acrylics on Watercolor Paper.

I started out by blowing the inks with a straw, creating odd blobs.

Then the nose of a frog appeared.

I LoVe Intuitive Painting!

I defined the frog and leaves with green then blew some orange for the flowers.

And separated the background with our Radiant Orchid.

A little more detail to the outlines and a few more blobs of  green.

More to come…

You have probably hopped here from Lisa

http://lisadeighan.com/?p=564

 I hope you enjoyed her beautiful work

The Blog stops here!

BUT….

If you would like to start at the beginning of the Blog Hop it starts here at Mary Tanana’s Blog

Thank You Mary for hosting such a wonderful Blog Hop.

http://groovitydesigns.com/2014/01/18/tropical-fusion-bloghop/

and…

Thank-You Lisa Rivas for creating our Blog Badge.

http://www.lisarivas.com/blog/

If you would like to follow my art closer join me here….

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New Place

Hello Friends! 

I have a new place now,

 so join me there to see what's happening in my art world.

http://www.kgartstudio.com 

Make sure you hop over to 

the moon from my attic

the sweet and talented Alex Colombo has shared her interview of me.

Make Art Thar Sells - an e-course

Make Art That Sells...what a course. WOW!

5 intense weeks

 followed by a two week period

 to create a piece of art for the 

Global Talent Search

The course was amazing.

My portfolio grew and will grow with at least 3 new collections.

 This was my first assignment. I drew everything, painted it, scanned it and created the layout in Photoshop. Things got a little distorted, but now I know how to do it. One lesson learned.

 This is one of the layout's with handwritten lettering and a light chocolate background.

 I really liked the cream colored background. I think it would make a nice kitchen towel and I like the clean font.

 I played with Photoshop and created the pattern from the spots on one of the mushrooms.

 While working on the pattern I also played with colorways...another lesson learned!

 One more pattern from the peas.

 This was in my comfort zone, but not something I would have ever dreamed of painting. Acrylic on canvas board.

 This one a favorite. I love collage. I love the intuition it takes to create such a piece. This will grow into a 4 piece collection. Mixed media on 24x24 wood panel.

 This one was just fun! 100% Photoshop. I went through my pictures and chose some colorful pieces, cut them out from the backgrounds and collaged them together. This will also become a collection. After I submitted I realized I had made a mistake. The word bubble should come from one of the other animals. I have a special place in mind to submit this collection. I hope they like it!

 Another fun piece.Every week I wanted to incorporate my chickens into a piece of art, but they never fit the assignment. Finally, I got to fit them in. Would make a great journal cover, huh?

 

This will also become a collection of four. They will be perfect for a set of dinnerware.

Here is the link for Make Art That Sells with Lilla Rogers.

http://www.lillarogers.com

Hugs! Kim