Totally excited that I got into SF Bazaar at Maker Faire! Go here for details. It has meant that I am in deep production of many specimens. Here are some works in progress and I prepare them for full preservation. Taking pictures before the caps go on is nice because you get a little moreContinue reading “Specimens for SF Bazaar at Maker Faire”
Category Archives: Sculpey
A Hippo for Christmas
A new beginning. I love painting but, I also love building with sculpey or other clay. These two styles of mine have been at odds with each other for years. I feel like I had to take a long while away from finishing major illustrations to play with these mediums to find the way toContinue reading “A Hippo for Christmas”
New Set of Specimens
Well I had a baby 6 weeks ago and in 1 week I’m participating in APE. I couldn’t wait to participate in APE when the year began but, I didn’t quite realize how close it came to my baby’s birth. However, I’m not going to let that stop me from making new work! To celebrateContinue reading “New Set of Specimens”
Komodo Dragon
This weekend I am participating in SOS, Somerville Open Studios. I am #80 on the map at 45 Laurel Street #1. We are open from Noon to 6pm both Saturday and Sunday. I have some new work that I will have on display, mounted creature heads. Check out the first one: And of course thereContinue reading “Komodo Dragon”
That’s the Kind of House We Live In!*
This week is full of things to do! Lucien turns 3, he had a first dentist appointment, I went to the first Crafty Biz meeting of 2012, and I have been preparing like a bad woman for Arisia As I have been preserving specimens some of them have not cooperatively moved into their vessels. AContinue reading “That’s the Kind of House We Live In!*”
Arisia
This week I feel like I am cramming for an exam. Although, I’m a little ahead of the day of the test so it’s not that bad. I will have a table in the Art Show at Arisia this year. I am excited to know my work will be on display along with my friendContinue reading “Arisia”
Dani’s Choice
Last Saturday I had the pleasure of having my piece of fan art posted on Dani Jones’ webcomic page for My Sister The Freak. She has reached a milestone for her work having finished 4 issues which she has now printed all together in Volume 1. Congrats to Dani on such an accomplishment! Dani launchedContinue reading “Dani’s Choice”
Trying Out All Lanes
Hello September! Time to start back up with the blog and a new schedule. This week my son started preschool Tuesdays and Wednesdays, which means I have 6 hours two days a week where I can work during the day. So far I have just done some cleaning and catching up. There were many emailsContinue reading “Trying Out All Lanes”
Winner of Spring Giveaway
What a week leading up to an even bigger weekend! I don’t know if I made this clear, I only stated in the post comments, that the giveaway winner announcement was extended to today. I crazily planned that to end in the middle of the NESCBWI Conference. I don’t know what I was thinking! ExcitedContinue reading “Winner of Spring Giveaway”
Giveaway!
All right here are the critters to choose from! We are celebrating spring, success, and opening a new shop! Yes I decided to make a shop just for my critters. To sign up for this giveaway, post a comment below saying which critter you would want. Also to earn more chances for yourself retweet thisContinue reading “Giveaway!”
Matt’s Choice and Wednesday Animal
Yesterday I let myself be sucked into a new piece. It is part of my decision to move forward with making a new portfolio of dimensional work. It is a large undertaking which, is going to require a lot of time and energy. It will probably be a side B to my portfolio. However, thisContinue reading “Matt’s Choice and Wednesday Animal”
Super Vibrant Bunny!
Somerville Open Studios has an Artists Choice Exhibit at the Somerville Museum to help promote artists involved. Often I am out of the loop from lack of attention because, I am trying to be involved in too many things. After critique group Tuesday and an email, I got the information that if I wanted toContinue reading “Super Vibrant Bunny!”
Casey Girard Illustration 