Still Life Auditions
I'm starting a new still life commission for a client. (This work will be a gift for someone, so shh!)
These are the candidates; we'll see who makes the cut.
If you've never made a special trip to the produce section just for still life material, I recommend you do this. Otherwise, you might never try things like the cherimoya.
Isn't she pretty? Pretty like a pangolin!
Women's Works 2014
That's When I Knew, acrylic on unstretched canvas, 2013 by Sarah Atlee. Some rights reserved.
I'm very pleased to announce that my painting That's When I Knew will be on display as part of the 27th annual Women's Works show at the Old Court House Arts Center in Woodstock, Illinois.
This juried exhibition, showcasing work by female artists, is mounted every year by the Northwest Area Arts Council of McHenry County, Illinois. Visitors to the show can also see Little Women's Works, a show by artists aged 6-17.
There will be an opening reception Saturday, 22 March 2014, from 7-9 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
The show runs from 13 March to 27 April 2014. Gallery hours are Thursday-Saturday 11:00-5:00, Sunday 1:00-5:00. For more information, contact the Old Court House Arts Center at (815) 338-4525.
My thanks to the exhibition's jurors for their consideration and all the people who work hard to make Women's Works happen.
Marketing. BOOM.
These days I'm spending most of my workday painting, since my new solo exhibition is right around the corner. Yesterday was a little different.
11:15 a.m. : Postcards arrive
I ordered my postcards from a new (to me) printer this time around. Their turnaround time was a little longer than I expected, but their rates are very competetive and the print quality came out looking great.
COMPARISON SHOPPING. KA-CHOW.
12:30 p.m. : Unpack postcards and affix address labels
Soundtrack: Valerie June, Pushin' Against a Stone
1:15 p.m. : Affix postage stamps
Between the day when I last ordered postage stamps and the day it was time to use them, I expanded my mailing list by about 50 names.* Was it a problem when I ran out of postcard stamps? NOPE. I had enough first-class stamps for the remaining postcards.
ADAPTABILITY. BAM.
2:30 p.m. : Sort cards into ZIP code bundles
I heard once that this makes it easier for USPS to sort and deliver them. Correct me if you know otherwise.
ERRING ON THE SIDE OF CAUTION. OH YEAH.
Soundtrack for final push: Everything is Awesome
2:45 p.m. : SAFETY BREAK
3:45 p.m. : Deliver postcards to outgoing mail drop
OUT THE DOOR. SHAZZAM.
4:00 p.m. : Celebrate with hoagie from Southside Flying Pizza
Turnaround time: 3.5 hours.
THAT'S HOW WE DO IT DOWNTOWN.
Now back to our regularly scheduled painting.
I'd like to thank Alyson Stanfield and the members of the Art Biz Bootcamp and Art Biz Incubator Silver groups for their continued advice and encouragement. Y'all help me stay psyched about this business.
* Hey, would you like to get my postcards, too? You can sign up right here.
The Untitled Girl Project is now The Jennifer Rooms
The Jennifer RoomsA new solo exhibition of abstract paintings by Sarah Atlee 4-26 April 2014 at aka gallery in Oklahoma City
Little Memorial 12: Unicorn Club. Acrylic on canvas, 8 x 8 inches, 2014 by Sarah Atlee.
Jennifer: the most popular girl's name in the United States between the years of 1970-1984.
Room: the amount of space required; the people who are present; a distinct interior; opportunity; scope; forum; dwelling space.
Join me for the opening reception during Paseo's First Friday Art Walk.
Where: aka gallery, 3001 Paseo, OKC OK 73103 (gallery map) When: Friday, 4 April 2014, 6-10 pm Free and open to the public, casual dress, light refreshments. For more information, call aka gallery at (405) 606-2522
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One Stitch at a Time
I'm repairing a 30-year-old quilt as part of my current body of work. This process is not as spontaneous or expressive as painting, however it's a lovely, peaceful way to start my day.