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a walk a day, day 22

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I pretty much haven’t left my studio for the last 10 hours. Im preparing for a show that I’m hanging tomorrow morning and I think that I had to have walked at least a mile today while pacing all over this room!

something new

Finally….I’ve had a sudden burst of inspiration. I love when this happens. It seems to be the best side of me and I don’t want to leave the studio when it happens. I have three shows just around the corner and I have been worried that I wouldn’t have anything new. As usual though, if I have a little pressure and a deadline approaching, I perform at my best. Here are the dates and locations of my upcoming shows:

I have a reception on February 4th from 10-noon at Ozark Natural Foods

March-April my work will be on display at NWACC (location TBA)

July is my large show with John L. Newman of The University of Arkansas at the Arts Center of the Ozarks.

finalement.

 

finalement. a new post along with some new work. I have been working towards building a new body of work for a few upcoming shows. (and by upcoming I mean next month!) I’ve missed you dear blog.

enjoy.

no.1 and no.2

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my new geometric notecards! i have to say that these were a blast to make. i watercolored directly onto the cards to make a one of a kind gift.

Happy Monday!

5 x 5

Here are my two contributions to the Arts Center of the Ozarks annual 5 x 5 inch canvas fundraiser. Area artists are given a canvas (or sometimes 2!) to do with as they please and then return for an auction to raise money for the non-profit organization.

i like to read.

a new etching {with watercolor}.

colleen kinsella

some new found inspiration.

lovely etchings {and mixed media prints} by colleen kinsella of portland, maine.

{OH deer}

a new etching with a coffee stained deer and thread. i like this direction.

sewing on coffee stains {again}

i made this over the summer in search of finding something to do. i think it turned out nice.

the age of analysis

a handmade book given to abby and suzanne upon their move to England. they are missed.

Illustration Friday: artificial

for some reason a plastic water bottle seemed fitting for this weeks topic {artificial}. I’ve always thought that there was something ironic about purchasing water in a bottle…especially ones that say things such as “pure”, “natural”, “spring water”…and so forth. what are your thoughts?

subtle

a new collagraph series i recently completed. after these were printed (and dried), i watercolored onto them and sewed onto a few.

{one of these is on its way to the UK right now!}

$100 art sale

I’m clearing out my studio to make room for new work. Take advantage of this ridiculously unique opportunity to grab an original painting for a great price!

{click an image below to learn more about a piece}

That’s right. All works listed above are only $100.
Sorry folks, due to the nature of the sale, local pickups only.
If you are interested in purchasing a piece, please contact me at amber@amberperrodin.com

oh jennifer davis….

ability

almost

of two minds

tea for me

obviously couldnt choose just one to share. i originally discovered jennifer davis‘ work at tiny showcase. her color palette and use of negative spaces are only two reasons i love her work. incredibly inspiring.

sea of emotion [detail]

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something full of meaningless symbols. satisfying nonetheless.

{red chimneys}

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i found this while flipping through a book at the library yesterday. i find great comfort and inspiration in this watercolor by charles demuth from 1918.

{some of the same}

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a little something i made last week. i have been coming back to this chair a lot lately in my work.

colorado in a nutshell

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our big trip to colorado. these photos only scratch the surface of what we did the entire time we were there. for a trip that we almost didnt take…i think we had a great time.

{gift}

Jen Corace

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jeff depner

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found these today…thought id share some beauty.

have a lovely day!

raine and keith

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chuck close’s painting titled “keith” featured at the st louis art museum. even though we made it to the museum 30 minutes before closing time, we were still able to see a few amazing pieces…..this being one of them. raine particularly liked this one.

{watered chair}

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our rocking chair painted in watercolor.

{farewell}

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im glad the semester is over.

summer school begins soon…<sigh>

{kansas city}

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checking out where to go next...

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a little explosion of silent energy near a beckman piece...

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angry at the "black suits" (aka: security gaurds) trying to control him

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i had fun, and i think ezmah could have cared less...

recent trip to the nelson-atkins museum

ric stultz

floating homes

floating homes

finding the old flame

finding the old flame

sharing is caring

sharing is caring

i just spent the last hour looking at this guys site. something has to be said about his work if i spent so long looking at it. i just thought id share it with you guys…

{I have to thank charla for sendng me the link}

{drenched}

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here’s a quick little drawing i threw some watercolor onto…i think shes sort of cute….even with the big mole-looking-thing on her face.

hope youre all having a good friday {thirteenth}!!