Here's a big pile of randomness for you:
1. GOT MY MOO CARDS!
I ordered some business cards from Moo.com. They let you put your artwork on the back (and front) of the cards. You can enter up to 50 designs. I did about a third of that. They arrived in the mail on Monday and I cannot wait to start handing them out!
2. NIB PEN FOLLOW UP
First up, here's a photo of the sexy beast:
And to answer some of the other questions that were left in the comments:
- This is the Black Cat ink that I'm in love with. (I should have bought this too because my nib is filthy!)
- Here is a wiki article about nib pens. Also known as a dip pen.
- If you use one of the smaller tips, it's amazing how long it will write before you have to re-dip!
3. I'VE GOT A GIVEAWAY
This is the story of a slippery slope. My studio was overrun with stuff. I started to get hysterical. But then I calmed myself down and decided to buy some more storage. This of course led to organizing. Sort of. Mostly it led to emptying some things and moving the stuff to new places. Long story short, I've got a big box of stuff…
…that needs a new home. And since I'm too lazy to mail it, if you live in the New York City area and want to come and pick it up from me in the next day or two, it's yours. Just send me an e-mail (the link is on the left side of the blog) and you can walk away (take a cab, it's heavy) with it. First come, first served.
4. I'M TAKING A CLASS
I've signed up to take a Portrait Drawing class at the Educational Alliance. (They have some great looking classes! The sculpture classes have me salivating. And I'm tempted by some of the painting. But we'll see how this one goes.) Not only am I super excited about the class, but I *have* to go to the art store and buy supplies. I love that. I will be sure to share what I create and talk about the class a bit. It starts next week and I'm already getting all fluttery and happy!
5. I MADE SOMETHING I LOVE
I'm so excited to share this project! Ever make something that you just love? This is one of mine. I see
all the mistakes, but I just don't care! I love it from conception to
realization. (And now that I've said all that, I really hope that you
do too! *nervous*) It's called "Secrets in My Hair."
I made it for the Prima booth at CHA. Some lovely new Prima flowers. It's the biggest painting I've done so far. I definitely want to do some more. Here's the little sketch I drew when I was imagining the canvas in contrast with the final product:
I think the next incarnation will have painted words (as in the sketch) as opposed to the little journaling strips. But we shall see…!
Thanks for stopping by!
Your canvas is fabulous Julie! I love the curls in her hair, and the whole idea of secrets hiding there! Oh, and Moo cards rock!!! I use them too and I just LOVE them!
Your canvas is fabulous Julie! I love the curls in her hair, and the whole idea of secrets hiding there! Oh, and Moo cards rock!!! I use them too and I just LOVE them!
Your canvas is fabulous Julie! I love the curls in her hair, and the whole idea of secrets hiding there! Oh, and Moo cards rock!!! I use them too and I just LOVE them!
Your canvas is fabulous Julie! I love the curls in her hair, and the whole idea of secrets hiding there! Oh, and Moo cards rock!!! I use them too and I just LOVE them!
Ahhh, to live in New York right now 🙂 (Not only to get my hands on your giveaway, but also because I’d have an excuse to take you out for a coffee 🙂
I love the “words in her hair”!!
Ahhh, to live in New York right now 🙂 (Not only to get my hands on your giveaway, but also because I’d have an excuse to take you out for a coffee 🙂
I love the “words in her hair”!!
Ahhh, to live in New York right now 🙂 (Not only to get my hands on your giveaway, but also because I’d have an excuse to take you out for a coffee 🙂
I love the “words in her hair”!!
Ahhh, to live in New York right now 🙂 (Not only to get my hands on your giveaway, but also because I’d have an excuse to take you out for a coffee 🙂
I love the “words in her hair”!!
I love your business cards and your canvas.
I saw your canvas on the Prima blog first and I recognised it as you/yours straight away! It’s fab.
I love your business cards and your canvas.
I saw your canvas on the Prima blog first and I recognised it as you/yours straight away! It’s fab.
I love your business cards and your canvas.
I saw your canvas on the Prima blog first and I recognised it as you/yours straight away! It’s fab.
I love your business cards and your canvas.
I saw your canvas on the Prima blog first and I recognised it as you/yours straight away! It’s fab.
Secrets in my hair is fabulous…the words in her hair is such a great way to hide her secrets!
Secrets in my hair is fabulous…the words in her hair is such a great way to hide her secrets!
Secrets in my hair is fabulous…the words in her hair is such a great way to hide her secrets!
Secrets in my hair is fabulous…the words in her hair is such a great way to hide her secrets!
You definitely rock the painted word style so you know you can’t go wrong with that. I like this version as well though. The little strips of paper look like other strands of hair (with more definition) It’s like she’s got highlights!
You definitely rock the painted word style so you know you can’t go wrong with that. I like this version as well though. The little strips of paper look like other strands of hair (with more definition) It’s like she’s got highlights!
You definitely rock the painted word style so you know you can’t go wrong with that. I like this version as well though. The little strips of paper look like other strands of hair (with more definition) It’s like she’s got highlights!
You definitely rock the painted word style so you know you can’t go wrong with that. I like this version as well though. The little strips of paper look like other strands of hair (with more definition) It’s like she’s got highlights!
love the new painting it is beautiful. also the moo cards are great.
wish i lived in nyc so i could get your giveaway.
love the new painting it is beautiful. also the moo cards are great.
wish i lived in nyc so i could get your giveaway.
love the new painting it is beautiful. also the moo cards are great.
wish i lived in nyc so i could get your giveaway.
love the new painting it is beautiful. also the moo cards are great.
wish i lived in nyc so i could get your giveaway.
I love the new painting!! You said it was the biggest, how big is it? Very nice!
I love the new painting!! You said it was the biggest, how big is it? Very nice!
I love the new painting!! You said it was the biggest, how big is it? Very nice!
I love the new painting!! You said it was the biggest, how big is it? Very nice!
1. Those Moo cards are cool. I’ve been wanting to get some done for awhile, but I keep finding other things to have to spend money on. lol
2. That canvas piece is amazing!! Very cool. I can see why you love it so. 🙂
3. Boo hiss that I don’t live in NY and can come get that box! I bet it has tons of fun things to play with. Lucky lady who gets it.
1. Those Moo cards are cool. I’ve been wanting to get some done for awhile, but I keep finding other things to have to spend money on. lol
2. That canvas piece is amazing!! Very cool. I can see why you love it so. 🙂
3. Boo hiss that I don’t live in NY and can come get that box! I bet it has tons of fun things to play with. Lucky lady who gets it.
1. Those Moo cards are cool. I’ve been wanting to get some done for awhile, but I keep finding other things to have to spend money on. lol
2. That canvas piece is amazing!! Very cool. I can see why you love it so. 🙂
3. Boo hiss that I don’t live in NY and can come get that box! I bet it has tons of fun things to play with. Lucky lady who gets it.
1. Those Moo cards are cool. I’ve been wanting to get some done for awhile, but I keep finding other things to have to spend money on. lol
2. That canvas piece is amazing!! Very cool. I can see why you love it so. 🙂
3. Boo hiss that I don’t live in NY and can come get that box! I bet it has tons of fun things to play with. Lucky lady who gets it.
I love your painting too. It is just gorgeous.
I love your painting too. It is just gorgeous.
I love your painting too. It is just gorgeous.
I love your painting too. It is just gorgeous.
OMG Julie, I love your painting…so much! When I first read it I read, “I made something love” and was thinking damn right she made something love!!!! I LOVE IT! =)
Truly gorgeous…it should be hanging in a gallery somewhere.
OMG Julie, I love your painting…so much! When I first read it I read, “I made something love” and was thinking damn right she made something love!!!! I LOVE IT! =)
Truly gorgeous…it should be hanging in a gallery somewhere.
OMG Julie, I love your painting…so much! When I first read it I read, “I made something love” and was thinking damn right she made something love!!!! I LOVE IT! =)
Truly gorgeous…it should be hanging in a gallery somewhere.
OMG Julie, I love your painting…so much! When I first read it I read, “I made something love” and was thinking damn right she made something love!!!! I LOVE IT! =)
Truly gorgeous…it should be hanging in a gallery somewhere.
Oh, your painting is WONDERFUL! I so wish I could see it in person! It brings to mind how I like having longer hair so that I can ‘hide’ behind it. Oh, and your nib pen is curvier than my nip pens … beautiful!
Oh, your painting is WONDERFUL! I so wish I could see it in person! It brings to mind how I like having longer hair so that I can ‘hide’ behind it. Oh, and your nib pen is curvier than my nip pens … beautiful!
Oh, your painting is WONDERFUL! I so wish I could see it in person! It brings to mind how I like having longer hair so that I can ‘hide’ behind it. Oh, and your nib pen is curvier than my nip pens … beautiful!
Oh, your painting is WONDERFUL! I so wish I could see it in person! It brings to mind how I like having longer hair so that I can ‘hide’ behind it. Oh, and your nib pen is curvier than my nip pens … beautiful!
Don’t you just love Moo cards?! The painting is awesome, such a great job!
Don’t you just love Moo cards?! The painting is awesome, such a great job!
Don’t you just love Moo cards?! The painting is awesome, such a great job!
Don’t you just love Moo cards?! The painting is awesome, such a great job!
Wow girl, that painting is AWESOME! I like the little strips for the journaling. I’m sure the ladies at Prima will love it!
Wow girl, that painting is AWESOME! I like the little strips for the journaling. I’m sure the ladies at Prima will love it!
Wow girl, that painting is AWESOME! I like the little strips for the journaling. I’m sure the ladies at Prima will love it!
Wow girl, that painting is AWESOME! I like the little strips for the journaling. I’m sure the ladies at Prima will love it!
Julie, your painting is fabulous, beautifully inspired. And your cards are very very cool 😉
Julie, your painting is fabulous, beautifully inspired. And your cards are very very cool 😉
Julie, your painting is fabulous, beautifully inspired. And your cards are very very cool 😉
Julie, your painting is fabulous, beautifully inspired. And your cards are very very cool 😉
holy moly, that canvas is BEAUTIFUL! i absolutely ADORE it!! 🙂
holy moly, that canvas is BEAUTIFUL! i absolutely ADORE it!! 🙂
holy moly, that canvas is BEAUTIFUL! i absolutely ADORE it!! 🙂
holy moly, that canvas is BEAUTIFUL! i absolutely ADORE it!! 🙂
i got moo cards too – i just love the paper that they are printed on – so heavy and smooth. that painting is awesome! i really like the secrets in the hair, very original.
i got moo cards too – i just love the paper that they are printed on – so heavy and smooth. that painting is awesome! i really like the secrets in the hair, very original.
i got moo cards too – i just love the paper that they are printed on – so heavy and smooth. that painting is awesome! i really like the secrets in the hair, very original.
i got moo cards too – i just love the paper that they are printed on – so heavy and smooth. that painting is awesome! i really like the secrets in the hair, very original.
Wow! Wow! Wow! The secrets in my hair canvas is stunning! And I too hate it when I HAVE to go the the art or scrapbook store for supplies!
Wow! Wow! Wow! The secrets in my hair canvas is stunning! And I too hate it when I HAVE to go the the art or scrapbook store for supplies!
Wow! Wow! Wow! The secrets in my hair canvas is stunning! And I too hate it when I HAVE to go the the art or scrapbook store for supplies!
Wow! Wow! Wow! The secrets in my hair canvas is stunning! And I too hate it when I HAVE to go the the art or scrapbook store for supplies!
Your canvas is amazing! Love it! And YAY for Moo cards! 🙂
Your canvas is amazing! Love it! And YAY for Moo cards! 🙂
Your canvas is amazing! Love it! And YAY for Moo cards! 🙂
Your canvas is amazing! Love it! And YAY for Moo cards! 🙂
Ooohhh, love that painting. Saw it on the Prima blog yesterday and stared at all the details for a good long while :o) You are truly inspiring!
Ooohhh, love that painting. Saw it on the Prima blog yesterday and stared at all the details for a good long while :o) You are truly inspiring!
Ooohhh, love that painting. Saw it on the Prima blog yesterday and stared at all the details for a good long while :o) You are truly inspiring!
Ooohhh, love that painting. Saw it on the Prima blog yesterday and stared at all the details for a good long while :o) You are truly inspiring!
that is gorgeous. I love the text in the hair swirls. really beautiful!
that is gorgeous. I love the text in the hair swirls. really beautiful!
that is gorgeous. I love the text in the hair swirls. really beautiful!
that is gorgeous. I love the text in the hair swirls. really beautiful!
Gorgeous painting!! Love it.
Gorgeous painting!! Love it.
Gorgeous painting!! Love it.
Gorgeous painting!! Love it.
those business cards are too cute! and I love your artwork.
those business cards are too cute! and I love your artwork.
those business cards are too cute! and I love your artwork.
those business cards are too cute! and I love your artwork.
I….LOVE….THAT… PAINTING!! SO amazing. You are SOOO talented!
I….LOVE….THAT… PAINTING!! SO amazing. You are SOOO talented!
I….LOVE….THAT… PAINTING!! SO amazing. You are SOOO talented!
I….LOVE….THAT… PAINTING!! SO amazing. You are SOOO talented!
oooh i love your cards! and i want that box of stuff! i’ll pay for john to take it to work + ship, hahaha. did someone claim it? 🙂
oooh i love your cards! and i want that box of stuff! i’ll pay for john to take it to work + ship, hahaha. did someone claim it? 🙂
oooh i love your cards! and i want that box of stuff! i’ll pay for john to take it to work + ship, hahaha. did someone claim it? 🙂
oooh i love your cards! and i want that box of stuff! i’ll pay for john to take it to work + ship, hahaha. did someone claim it? 🙂
That painting is amazing! Did you really teach yourself to paint faces? Your are an amazing artist!
That painting is amazing! Did you really teach yourself to paint faces? Your are an amazing artist!
That painting is amazing! Did you really teach yourself to paint faces? Your are an amazing artist!
That painting is amazing! Did you really teach yourself to paint faces? Your are an amazing artist!