New Toys

by | Feb 17, 2010 | Photos

Just picked myself up a couple oldies Polaroid Land Cameras. One is a model J66.. the other is the Square Shooter 2. If I were a gun slingin’ cowgirl, I think I’d call myself Square Shooter.
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I digress. The best thrift store in the world is right here in my hometown: bought 15 wine glasses, 2 old-timey butter knives and 2 chopping knives for five buckaroos. The cameras came free – lady says she never knows if they work or not so she just gives them away. The model J66 is in almost perfect condition – came in the original leather case with handwritten notes from its original owner. Apparently it had been thrown in the trash at the thrift store but somebody dug it out and left it for me. Now I just have to figure out where to find film and how to use it…

MWAF Recap

by | Feb 16, 2010 | Art Fairs & Art Travels

Thanks to everybody who came out to the Mid-Winter Art Fair at Ward Parkway Center in Kansas City last weekend! I met a lot of great folks and had myself a really nice time.
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I was honored and flattered to receive a Second Place ribbon for the mixed media category, especially being among lots of veteran Hallmark (as in the greeting card company) artists.

I enjoyed chatting with my booth neighbor Denny Dowdy – a talented watercolor artist who only began painting two years ago. One of his early originals is now hanging in my living room! Check out some of his work here: http://www.theparkplacegallery.com/artwork/fine-art/denny-dowdy.

I also enjoyed meeting Bob Pettes, somewhat of a legend in Americana art. You’d probably recognize his work – take a look here: http://www.ceaco.com/ceaco/index.php?artist=70.

There were so many great artists and photographers there and I was thrilled to be among them. Thanks again to everybody that stopped by! I’ll be back next year!

Mid Winter Art Fair at Ward Parkway Center

by | Feb 8, 2010 | Cut Paper, New Work!, News & Events

I’ve been accepted into the juried Mid Winter Art Fair at Ward Parkway Center in Kansas City on Feb. 12 – 14, 2010. I will be there for about 72 hours straight.. so come by. Look for the birds. Bring me a coffee and I will give you free stuff.
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HOURS
Friday: 10am – 9pm
Saturday: 10am – 9pm
Sunday: 12pm – 5:30pm

Ward Parkway Center
8600 Ward Parkway
Kansas City, MO 64114

Paper Cutting Exhibit Opens Friday

by | Feb 3, 2010 | News & Events

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This Friday marks the opening of my paper cutting exhibit at Crosstown Station in Kansas City in conjunction with the First Friday art celebration in the Crossroads District. I’ll have 10 new works hanging with the theme of “Symmetry.” Many of these new works are inspired by the Rorschach Ink Blot tests. They will be there through the first week in March so stop by and check them out if you get a chance.

Crosstown Station
1522 McGee Street
Kansas City, MO 64108

www.crosstownstation.com