And We're Back
My studio, featuring Submerge and Anonymous Niece.
How have you been? Glad to hear it.
I've enrolled in the Blog Triage online class taught by Alyson Stanfield and Cynthia Morris in an effort to spruce this place up. These smart ladies have started the course by asking participants to think about what goals they want their blogs to accomplish, and who they're writing for.
In other words, why do I have this blog? What do I hope you'll get out of it?
Interesting, interested people
I read a log of blogs. Like a ton, every day. My favorite posts on other people's blogs are the ones where I learn something new. About anything, not just art. This is my mission here - share what I've learned with you.
I post about painting techniques, sketches and experimental work, artists whose work I admire, art events happening in my area, and thoughts and ideas that roll across my landscape. If I think it's interesting, someone out there will be interested. I'll share with you; I hope you'll continue to share with me too.
What's interested me lately
David Rees sharpens pencils. I just love it when people find the thing they love to do.
I've been grooving to the beats of Kinshasa One Two for several weeks.
A cardboard arcade made by 9-year old Caine inspires me to build what I want using what I've got.
Ze Frank reminds us that we can begin anywhere. Like here.
Sarah Atlee at the Girlie Show! 2010.11.05-06
It's Girlie Show time! Friday and Saturday, November 5th and 6th, 2010, at the Farmer's Public Market in the heart of Oklahoma City. (map link) I'll be doing live portrait drawing, folks. Get your own 1-minute portrait for just five bucks!
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5 7 P.M. TO 11 P.M.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6 NOON TO 5 P.M.
FARMER’S PUBLIC MARKET BUILDING 311 S. KLEIN, OKC
What’s The Girlie Show?
The Girlie Show is art, creativity, craftsmanship and funk. Hand-designed … sometimes refined … and all by chicks. It’s not stuffy like an art show or fluffy like a craft show. Think less haute, more hot. Guys, girls, good times. And this year is rockin’ number seven.
See you there!
Dr. Sketchy's OKC, Roller Derby Edition 2010.03.14
Hey Sketchers, come join me tonight at IAO Gallery for another episode of Dames, Drinking, and Drawing. In that order. Marilyn sez, "If you bring gently used or new art supplies you have a chance to win a fabulous prize. These art goodies will be going to Haiti." Yee-haw!
Abstract Dr. Sketchy's 8, ink on paper, 2010 by Sarah Atlee. Click image to view source.
Check out the new additions to my Flickr site - abstract drawings from this year's previous Dr. Sketchy's sessions.
Dr. Sketchy's OKC Sunday, 2010.02.21
Tonight's session will feature Daphne Chardonnay and the Red Hot Mannequins.
4 models, 2 stages, live body painting, drawing contests, prizes, cash bar & great music, 'nough said!
Join us at IAO's beautiful new space, 706 W Sheridan in downtown OKC.
I'm Nominated for an Okie Blog Award!
Carl Sandburg: Crimson, prismacolor in altered book, 2009 by Sarah Atlee. Click image to view source.
It's a cliche, but I'm honored just to be nominated. Some of my favoite blogs are also up for awards, like Debby Kaspari's Drawing the Motmot and OVAC's excellent blog. Vote by February 14!