Something about the cooler weather makes me want to work with fabric, texture, thread, and yarn. Here is a sneak peak of what I am working on for the upcoming Yellow Springs Street Fair.

In addition to all the fun paintings I will have Messanger Bags with my images! Fun!! I am so excited! I made a protype for myself about a month ago and have been getting so many compliments, which, no matter what, always makes you feel good. They are fun, whimsical and I love using mine! My laptop slides right into the larger one, and I really love that.

I can't wait to get them all together and finished up and have them available for the festival.

Street Fair & Give Away!

friends...

Michelle and Dan Hosta ( newlyweds ) see how they just smile!! It's the love!




Jen Martin and Me!



view from the booth

karen

lou ann, dave and little grace

Dave Greer and the Jazz Stompers

miss molly, ( an excellent TA! )

the Ottmans

a little rain

the lovely susan and me

a little Peace Tweet!

Street Fair was another wonderful day and I am so Grateful to everyone who came out, to new friends, and those who helped out during the day. I truly could not do it all by myself and quite honestly, I don't want to! I love being able to see so many friends all day long! Dave Greer and the Jazz Stompers set up again, and I love the Music they bring!
To be able to enjoy the energy of it all is such a blessing!

To keep the Summer rolling on this good wave of energy, I will do a random drawing for one of my new pendants!

Just leave a comment here on the blog, or facebook, or send me an email between now and Monday, June 21st!

Good Luck and have a Great Weekend! I am on my way to NOLA to unwind and spend time with family for a long weekend!

Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez.... !

Summer's Here!!! Yeah! Have you noticed how bright, lovely, relaxing, warm and just comfortable summer can make you feel?

My studio has a buzzzzzz happening,,, constant activity,,, have you seen the signs? Facebook, Blogs, Newspapers, everyone and everything talking about how Street Fair is coming THIS weekend!


Psst,,, A Little Bird told me, there will be lots of NEW, Fun, Whimsical Artwork at NOLAA Gallery's Booth! New Prints, Smaller Mixed Media, Large Works on Wood, A new Palette of Colors, soft and simple. Of Course, gotta stay close to my roots, and there will be a new twist on old themes.

Yep, Right in front of the Winds Wine Cafe and Restaurant... Looking forward to a Sunshine Day filled with Art, Music, Food, Friends, Laughter and Good Times..

Laissez les Bon Temps Roulez....

I am over the Moon every single time I see Dave Greer's Jazz Stompers set up outside my tent at Street Fair! We Dance, We Meet People with NOLA stories, see their tattoos, enjoy a little wine and sell art...
I can't gush about them enough!

Here we go!!! Yellow Springs Street Fair Pictures! Oh what a day filled with art, music, friends, old and new! Thank you to everyone who came out and said hello. I am so Grateful for the day we had. Truly Thankful, Grateful & Filled with Joy for what I do.
I don't know what else to say, other than the day went too fast and we had Too Much Fun! Should "work" be this easy?

9am booth set up before the crowds

( those T's are the booth behind me, you can't tell, but there is mesh they are hanging on )

Members of the David Greer Classic Jazz Stompers

They thrill me when they set up, and it is right outside my booth, so you know we are dancing!

L'assisstant, Susan, you can only get those tights in Venice, I already asked for a pair for Christmas!

Caity and Me! She is a native of Yellow Springs and used to visit me in the Gallery, now she is off to BGSU...So glad she came to visit!

New Friend, Ronnie Hall! She has a wonderful photography Blog

She lives in Dayton and how sweet is it to meet people from the virtual world? Love it!

People had to show off their ink stains! This couple was fabulous, they hit Jazz Fest in NOLA every year! Love New Orleans so much they have the Fleur De Lis and the Logo for Jazz Fest tattooed on their ankles!

Thank Goodness Susan was there to share this moment and make me get a picture. I could not have explained it to anyone, definately need the visuals.
More Street Music!

new birds are emerging from the canvas!

See their debut at Street Fair!

Street Fair is coming!!!

Painting backgrounds, getting ready for Street Fair in Yellow Springs THIS weekend! I am pretty stocked on inventory, so right now painting is REALLY fun!
I should have LOTS of work this weekend and I can't wait to see everyone!

Just FOLLOW YOURS....

How LUCKY was I that part of the David Greer Jazz Band set up right across from my booth at the Street Fair in Yellow Springs? What goes better with NOLAA Gallery than New Orleans Jazz Music?! I have to say, I cried a little,,, for real, that music takes me to a place that I think I experienced in a different life. And to top it off, friends I have been to NOLA with were there and it just made it feel like Jazz Fest all over. Ok, I am emotional and sappy about it for sure, but do check out their albums. I believe they play quite frequently in Dayton.

studio time

just a SMALL PEEK at what i have been up to lately - painting like crazy and enjoying EVERY messy minute of it....

JUNE STREET FAIR IS THIS WEEKEND IN YELLOW SPRINGS AND YOU ARE ALL INVITED

Saturday, June 13th

9-5

NOLAA Gallery will have a booth in front of

the Winds Cafe and Wine Cellar

Amy Achor of Wild Woman photos will be at the booth right beside me, not only is she a stunning and talented photographer, but a genuine friend, so I am really looking forward to enjoying the day with her.

and don't forget to check out more of my work as well as art by 22 differnt artists at Village Artisans Gallery at 100 Correy St. It's at the corner of Dayton and Correy Streets, across from Williams Eatery. Village Artisans is hosting a JUNE STUDIO CLEARANCE SALE, with some really great prices on originals, prints, and more.

It looks like it is going to be a really pleasant day, great for strolling this quaint little artsy and quirky town.

Traveling to see family, enjoying spring and all it brings...

Fresh New Paintings...

we've been celebrating birthdays with friends and here at home with my boy!

we have also been painting with little girls... and getting ready for the June Street Fair in Yellow Springs!

It's the start of the weekend! Have a GREAT Memorial Day!

Here comes SummER!!!!!!!!