The Artist Life for Me

This weekend is the 12th Annual Pilsen Open Studios and there is much art to see and events to check out. My very first art exhibition was during Pilsen Open Studios in 2005!

Oct. 18th (12-9pm) & Oct. 19th (12-6pm): Mujeres Mutantes will be at Sip n’ Splash and are #17 on the map!  We are exhibiting work that includes paintings, mosaic, mixed media art, and jewelry. 

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Mutantes Zine (Vol. 1) will be available for $5.00 and will fund future zines and public art projects by Mujeres Mutantes.

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Splash Wall 2014, Little Village, Chicago, Illinois

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Top left to right: Zena, Phina, Bel2, Stef. Bottom: Monstrochika, Beloved

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June: I will sing, dance & shine….

The Coaster Show at Cobalt Studio opening on June 13th will be lots of fun! It is my second time participating and it is so cool to see what all the artists come up with for their coaster designs. Opens June 13 and runs through July 13.

June is always a joyous time for me as it is my birthday month!

I also need to post here that one of the greatest wordsmiths of our time Maya Angelou passed away on May 28, 2014.

When I learned about you as a young girl I was never the same.

“Nothing can dim the light which shines from within.”

Thank you.

 

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A little Monster…

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Hello again! Above is my latest little sculpted monster straight city chillin’. He is now at Elevarte Community Studio in Pilsen waiting for his new home!

This little guy will be part of a silent auction this Thursday, May 29th at Elevarte’s 3rd Annual Art As Our First Language Fundraiser.

There will be many wonderful items from local artists and businesses in this auction so go purchase your ticket to support this amazing organization!

Visit their site at Elevartestudio.org. What else do you see in the picture above? SUNSHINE!

I am off to continue enjoying the beautiful weather that has arrived in Chicago while it lasts. Until next time friends. Peace!

POP-UP ART Galleries 2011

The Candy Store Pop-Up Art Gallery

@ Right-Brained Studio
140 Harrison Street
Oak Park, IL

Right Brained Art Studio is a super cute lil’ art studio run by my very talented artist friend Kelly Pelka. Kelly and her super rad crew of teaching artists and friends are exhibiting for the month of August! Gallery hours & opening reception info are posted on the Right-Brained Blog.

Workshops are also scheduled! The Monstrochika monster drawing workshop is scheduled for 8/24 and you can see details as well as view the rest of the awesome schedule here. Continue reading “POP-UP ART Galleries 2011”