Ready for a Show !

This has been a full and exciting year full of art opportunities. Changes in the economy has let to changes in the art community, galleries and the market . Artists like myself have long conversations about pricing, opportunities and still we all agree to continue to paint paint and paint some more ! Having my very talented friend Ziya move to Austin is fantastic for so many reasons ! We both love to paint, love to show and plan future shows ! We are taking a deep breath and ready to jump into our paints !

2009 Holiday Art & Gift Sale next week

2009 Annual Holiday Art Show & Gift Sale
4401 Sinclair Ave. Austin 78756
(Inside house or back patio depending on Austin weather )
Fri. Dec. 11th 1-7pm & Sat. Dec. 12th 10am-4pm

Participating Artists:

Bill Bowers “Evil Genius Organics”
Previously known as Lather Monkey Soap works
www.lathermonkey.com
Eileen Dolan Guatemalan key chains, stocking stuffers and more ……
Edie Kemp modern mola accessories, pillows & large scale vintage jewelry
Ziya Neema Afro-Caribbean inspired originals & prints, mobiles
www.ziyaneema.com
Robbin Robertson Polter originals, prints, folk art & ornaments
www.robbinrobertsonstudios.com
Beth Watson silver jewelry & yummy casseroles “To go” by
“Our Lady of the Lunch” (great for the holidays)
Donna Weaver artwork, glass, ornaments & dog biscuit treats
www.austinartcoop.com & www.dallasdogtreats.com
Ginny Burnett – fabulous knitted goodie
Roweena Guinnessey –knitted purses out of recycled materiels and chair massages

12x12 show this Saturday Dec. 5th !

MARANDA PLEASANT GALLERY: 12X12 HOLIDAY ART BOX SHOW Pick up your 12x12x2 panel to create your contribution to this posh and popular show, which features more than 450 pieces of original artwork for $100 each. See website for details. Deadline: Dec. 3. Exhibition: Sat., Dec. 5, 6-10pm. 2235 E. Sixth, 713/922-8584.bigmodernart.com.

This is a fantastic show for collectors to buy art for 100$ a panal regardless of the artist ! This is also a great way to meet artists. Doors open at 6pm and people are given red dots to buy art and check out with your 12x12 under your arm !