The annual Pre-Shrunk Exhibit at Argyle Fine Art opened last week with a great crowd, despite the wretched weather! This show is dedicated to tiny works all measuring roughly 4×5 inches. I submitted two paintings for the show. Photos below!

I’ve been so busy between design projects, art shows and life that I haven’t posted photos of this event yet. Well here they are! Thank you to Peter Farmer of The Paragon Theatre for making this event happen – and inviting me to participate!

A full set of photos taken by Photographer David J.Crewe can be viewed HERE

The Paragon Theatre Industry Night features the ZODIAC show.

12 painters collaborate to paint the full zodiac live during a party atmosphere. With The industry night DJ’s and these 12 talented painters this Tuesday night will be mental fun.

The Painters will be lined up in a giant ring and will be assigned one zodiac sign each. They will only have a few hours to make these blank canvases into celestial symbols. The finished works will be for sale the night of show. S

My design “Flock” for Red Spruce Handwork Rugs is featured in Azure Magazine! I am totally thrilled. It has always been a dream to be featured in print :)

This week the Good Day Bear I print has been included in the lovely collection of fabulous drawn items available on Etsy. This treasury was put together by smallthreads of www.shopsmallthreads.blogspot.com

Wow, that’s one way to put it in perspective! Only 54 days to go, Bululu Gems reminds us with her Etsy treasury “It’s coming to town“. My second treasury inclusion! Thanks a lot! Glad to see people enjoy these lovely little cards! :)

Hand printed holiday greeting cards listing on Etsy

I am still new to Etsy, how things run there and all it’s glory. I received a message today from a fellow Etsian letting me know they included me in their treasury. What I understand about these treasuries is that they are a list of items a user compiles that shares some sort of theme, colour scheme, etc. Thanks to fawnpotter I have been included in my first Etsy Treasury. My lovely hand-printed cards have been added to the treasury named “Franny’s Lil Aligator Bag” which is packed full of wonderful, bright finds. Check it out here:

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=90891

I am ecstatic to share that “Flock” designed for Red Spruce is in the Autumn 2009 issue of Modern Carpets and Textiles Magazine! View the project on my portfolio site.

Breaking Into Freelance Illustration: a guide for artists, designers & illustrators.
By Holly DeWolf

If you have ever had even the slightest interest in learning about becoming an illustrator this book is a must read. The author of the book, a grad from NSCAD University, has been working as an illustrator for years. The book offers loads of information which flows smoothly amongst recommended readings, websites, quotes and advice from established illustrators. You can check out her work online at www.hollydewolf.com and the book pictured here is available on Amazon.

The second annual Nocturne Festival is this Saturday (October 17) evening from 6pm onwards. Most of the art galleries, studios and associations are taking part and should be quite the night! I personally am looking forward to it and will have art in two locations! Briana from Union Studio in Dartmouth has offered to host a few on my paintings for the event and as well, I have a piece in the UAG Art Collective “Haunted Gallery” Show at the Rock Garden in Halifax. If you live in Dartmouth be sure to drop by Union Studio on your way to Halifax and see the wonderful work of Briana and Troy Scott.

Union Studio to Participate in “Nocturne” Halifax, 2009
October 17th, 6pm-12am. Free
224 Portland St. Dartmouth

UAG Art Collective “The Haunted Gallery”
The Rock Garden 6pm-12am. Free
2304 Hunter St, Across from Music Stop