The Art of Motherhood

Mother's Day is this Sunday and I wish all the moms out there a relaxing day. Let's hope that it's the one day that you don't have to clean the kitchen. I know otherwise though.
I will be working a double-shift that day so I can't say that I'm looking forward to Mother's Day but I'm hoping for a restful Monday.

  If you don't have anything planned yet for Mother's Day you might want to take in the Art of Motherhood exhibition and tea being held at the Fort Langley Centennial Museum 2-4pm. I have my Restful Dream monotype in the show and it will be auctioned off with numerous other mother themed work to help raise funds for the Langley Memorial Hospital's maternity ward. The actual auction will take place on July 20th so you will have plenty of time to place a reserving bid.

My submission to this year's Wingtip Press Leftovers

I just sent off this little linocut dragon to this years Wingtip Press's Leftovers. This has been a great fundraiser for hunger relief and I've participated in it for the past three years.  Do take a look at previous entries.

Two trial proof's are available in the shop.

This image has been floating around in my sketchbook and computer for a little while now and I was happy to finally get it out and onto paper. I cut it into thin lino and printed it with my press. I used to hand-burnish all my linos onto thin paper because they were always mounted on blocks but it's been so much easier to use the press.You can see a short video I did of proofing the print on my press here.

I got my Leftovers!

I almost forgot to tell you that I got my Leftovers! Many thanks to Wingtip Press for organizing this fun print exchange. Below is a picture of a few of my favorites that were sent to me.

L-R: Amy Nack, J. Lombardi, Olson

To see the full exhibition in person check out the tour locations and dates on the Wingtip Press site. 

Have some leftover print paper yourself? It won't be long at all before the next call is put up and you can join this exchange too.

6x6 in New York

Eeek! Housework and spring cleaning has kept me hostage and I haven't been able to work on very much lately. I feel really unproductive even though I've been working my butt off.
I did create a couple trace monotypes that I sent off to the 6x6 Show at the Rochester Center for Contemporary Art. Today is the final day for submissions and soon they will post images of the hundreds of 6"x6" pieces of art that have been donated by artists from all over the world. You will be able to buy online or if your lucky enough to live in the area, you can snag one at the preview showing.

 All pieces are anonymous until after being sold but I will give you a peek at mine for fun.