ART BASEL

If you are going to Art Basel, please come to Zones Art Fair at Edge Zones.  Right across the street from the Aqua Fair.  Opening is Sat. Dec. 5th from 8pm-12am-I'll be there.

Recent Press on my print for The Working Proof

I just want to give an official THANKS to My Love for you is a Stampede of Horses for the nice write up about my "Mating Hera Buckmoths" print for The Working Proof as well as some of my other work that will be in a show at Edge Zones in Miami, opening Nov. 14th.

Also, I wanted to thank Rose Deniz, a fellow Midwestern gal now blogging all the way from TURKEY!!!  Rose does delightful drawings and illustrations and I was flattered to see her illustration of my print for The Working Proof with her post.  Thanks Rose!

New Work

Two new pieces that will be in a group drawing show at Edge Zones in Miami Nov. 14th.

Milbert's Tortoiseshell and Prusik knots
Gouache, graphite, and watercolor on paper
8" x 10"
2009

Turquoise Turtle Knot
Gouache, and graphite on paper
8" x 10"
2009

THE WORKING PROOF

The limited edition Gocco "Mating Hera Buckmoths" print that I did for The Working Proof will be launched today at 1:30pm!  The Working Proof was started by Anna and Sean of Sub-Studio, this is a great site that brings creativity, charity, and community together.  15% of the gross sale of each print goes to a charity of the artist's choice, I choose The Jane Goodall Institute for my print.  You can see the print and read my interview here.  I'm delighted to be in the company of some really great artistst, keep checking back to The Working Proof as they launch a new print every Tues.

I'm in love

with Sweet Afton.  I try to keep this blog as "art related" as I can but in this case, I just couldn't resist.  Last weekend I paid said bar a second visit, I had a craving.  It opened up in late August I think, dangerously close to my apt, I heard about it from the great Queens food blog Foodista.  Everything from it's warm, inviting decor to the deep fried pickles has sold me (the mac & cheese is to die for too).  I also have discovered that I really do LOVE dirty pickle martinis (made with Gin), who knew?  Savoring every last sip to finally eat the pickle garnish that has just the perfect amount of spice and soaked up alcohol kick.  Any true foodie New Yorker with tell you that Queens is by far the best borough for food but it seems like it's catching up as the best for bars too.  God, I love my neighborhood.

Art season

Art season is among us in NY, it starts in Sept. with non stop shows and openings through the Fall.  Then to top it off-Art Basel in MIAMI in early Dec.!!!!  I've been going for the past three years so it's become a bit of tradition for me.

So yesterday I saw two shows, the first was the Ree Morton show at The Drawing Center which had opened a while back but I only got a chance to see it yesterday.  Her work and range was quite amazing, especially since she only made art seriously for less than a decade before her untimely death in a car accident at the age of 41.  The show is up until Dec. 18th, check it out if you are in Soho.

Also, last night my friend Judith Braun (pictured above) was in a group show at Spattered Columns also in Soho.  Judy did an AMAZING wall drawing piece, using white pastel and her fingers to draw on a wall painted black.  I had seen images of these larger pieces but this was the first one that I saw in person and I'm SO glad I did.  Her smaller pieces delicate yet powerful as well, Judy works in her small drawings by four rules.
1. Graphite
2. Square paper
3. Abstraction
4. Bilateral Symmetry
Definitely check out the show and Judy's wall, it's up until Dec. 16th

My friend Erik Benson is in a group show called "Relocation" curated by Aaron Smith that opened last night too at Sloan Fine Art on the lower east side.  I wasn't able to make it to the opening but I look forward to checking it out in the next few days.  Erik's work is always very impressive to see close up because of his technique, he collages paint that he has cut and pastes it together on the canvas to make urban landscapes which I find very melancholy.

Any other shows out there I should see?

THE WORKING PROOF LAUNCHES

Today The Working Proof launched their website!  This was started by Anna and Sean from the design team Sub-Studio.  Below is their Mission Statement, explaining their great concept!

The Mission: Art + Charity

The Working Proof seeks to promote art and social responsibility. Each print is paired with a charity of the artist's choice, to which we are donating 15% of the sale of each print - creating what we believe to be a product with not just aesthetic, but social value. Besides showcasing emerging artists and great artwork, the intent of the Working Proof is to promote a variety of charities and to expose them to new supporters through the appreciation of art and creativity.

I am very excited to have been asked to create a print for them and to be a part of this.  They release a new print every Tuesday at 1:30pm, I'll post again when my Gocco print is up.

You can also follow them on Twitter right here.  Or sign up for their newsletter here to keep abreast of new prints.

Running Bowline

Another small watercolor piece available in my Etsy shop !

Honestly Art

Honestly Art made me "Artist of the Day" last Friday.  Thanks Honestly Art !

Also today I got to meet and have a cup of coffee with Anna from Sub-Studio .  It's always great to meet people in person whom you've corresponded with in the cybersphere.  I've been a fan of Sub-Studio's work for a while now and chatting with Anna was a pleasure.  I'm happy to be included in a new project of theirs, The Working Proof , due to launch Oct. 13th, so exciting!

Bowline and Shedding

New piece in my Etsy Shop

Studio shots

I love PS1

It never disappoints me, there is always some interesting/inspiring exhibit going on.  Luckily for me, I live in it's neighborhood.  I ended up stopping by last weekend, and witnessed the transformation that had taken place in their courtyard.  This is part of the Young Architects Program 2009 , Five finalists selected by an invited nomination process were asked to present an urban landscape for the large courtyard entrance of P.S.1, with the allotted project budget of $70,000. The architects were required to incorporate elements of shade, water, seating, and bar areas into a proposed project.  The winning the architectural firm was MOS .  Having had a few architect friends, I've heard how frustrating it can be to not have much creative freedom and having to pay their dues by "designing" toilets, etc.  This is a great project that relies on creativity to solve the assignment at hand.

Last days of summer....

I finally made it to the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens after living in NYC for 12 years.  They were gorgeous, despite it being the end of summer.  I can't imagine how beautiful they must be in the Spring when everything is blooming.  Saw some nice large Koi and turtles sunning themselves.  Can't believe summer is over, it lasted about two seconds in NY this year.  Oh well, on to Fall!

I'm officially a Twit

Never say never....
Follow me here.  I promise not to tell you what I'm eating.

Why I love the internet....

One HUGE reason is meeting new talented, interesting people that are super passionate and great at what they do.  A while ago I was introduced to Mothlove , a gorgeous, ethereal clothing line by Gretchen Jones out of Portland, Oregon.  Inspired by one another's craft, certain winged ones, and a mutual namesake, there is something in the works.....stay tuned.  And while you are at it, visit Gretchen J's blog, How We Develop , a new daily stop in cyberspace for moi.