Silkscreen and dyeing fabric, ME????

I had simply THE BEST TIME EVER in Rhode Island last weekend with my Artgirlz (including the REAL and WORLD FAMOUS Artgirlz Tracy, Linda and Alison).

We dyed fabric, learned to silkscreen, carved our own rubber stamps from our own hand drawn designs!! And then we sewed. Okay, I didn't think I was much of a sewer, but....WHO KNEW? Look at that face, I painted it on then stitched it using some crazy free motion foot thingy. Wowzers. I am so proud of myself I can barely stand it.

close up of the face ...just look at that stitching!

The front of the finished pillow

Back of the pillow with my very OWN rubber stamped image and an image transfer of a very cute pug. Tracy had the hysterical poodle fabric, perfect!

I'm bbbaaaccckkk......

Okay, I have not vaporized, or moved to the dark side, or become mute. I've just been distracted.

I am back in the saddle, hoeing out my studio, and planning for great new adventures in art.

First up...an Etsy shop.
What's that?
Yup, Etsy.
As in.. stuff out there in public, swinging in the breeze for all to see.
I'd love for you to take a peek. My store is WickedYup10.
(Who do you suppose the other 9 WickedYup's are anywho?)

That's it for now. Have a couple other suprises up my sleeve, stay tuned.

Saint Sebastian

This is Michael deMeng's interpretation of Saint Sebastian. Cool, creepy, thought provoking, YUM! Michael is a genius in the world of Assemblage....assembling art from found objects. The body for St Sabby is a rubber acupuncture model, then he has arrows, screws, light bulbs and all kinds of fun stuff added. Check out the cat claws above his bight bulb eyes! He is half mummified and washed all over with acrylic washes to "grunge" him up. Ahhhhh, it is truly an honor to be living with this amazing art in my home. Check out Michael's other works at http://www.michaeldemeng.com/

Fake Nose and Glasses??

Someone recently turned 50. When I first met him he wore big tortiseshell glasses and a mustache. Since his birthday is October 31st I thought this was a fitting reminder of how fare he'd come! Yes, the pumpkin is wearing jazz shoes.

Portsmouth Adult Education - Collage Class

For the past three Thursday evenings, I had the opportunity to teach one of my favorite classes, Multi-Media Art Collage, at Portsmouth Adult Education.

Each artist created a collage that represents their interests, thoughts, or loves. We had a BLAST! The results are VERY impressive, check 'em out!


Theme: Chariot



Theme: Think Out Loud


Theme: Quilting


Theme: For All Eternity: Love


Theme: Dogz (check out the pup's face in the upper right corner!)

The Creation of an Icon

I have finally had the chance to upload some pictures from the Art is You Retreat, only to find out that I didn't take as many as I thought I did, and the ones I was hoping to see came out all fuzzy!!

Well anyways, here we are now, and I am happy to share the pictures I do have! While on my art journey in CT, I took an AMAZING class with Janette Schuster. We learned how to transfer images on to metal... SO COOL!!! This is a sneak peak of what it looks like when I really get into my artwork!!

Enjoy!

Look at this little lovely. This is what happens when one spends the day with Suze Wineberg and her pots of hot UTEE (Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel). We had a ball and WAY WAY too many laughs!

WOW! What a Weekend!

We have arrived back from an AMAZING "Art is YOU" weekend in Connecticut! Pictures and postings to come soon, so check back in the next day or so.

-Anne

Art Collage Classes!

The registration is open for my Art collage classes in Portsmouth and South Berwick! I've been collecting bits and bobs for you to use in your collages...and gathering ideas. It's going to be a Wicked Good time! Hope you can join us.

2009 Class Calendars - Available NOW!!

The 2009 Class Schedules have been posted through the end of the year. I have a whole new line up of classes that I am excited to share with you! The class descriptions are below the links for the calendars, so check them out and sign up!!

Please note: if you would like to take a class that is held at either Portsmouth Adult Ed or Marshwood Adult Ed, you will need to sign up through them. (The phone number is on the bottom of the calendars.)

I look forward to seeing you in classes or during Studio Time!!

Be still my heart!

LOOK who I ran into at Epcot! This honey muffin (for those who are ....um....un-enlightened) is Edgar Hansen from F/V Northwestern. The Northwestern is one of the crab fishing boats on Deadliest Catch. I've had a HUGE crush on him since the show started. I thought I was standing in line for a kissing booth...imagine my dismay when it was just meet and greet. Oh well, a girl can wish.

Just a quickie

Arrived home yesterday with my head spinning and LOADS of laundry. Absolutely worth it! This is how we spent Thursday August 6th...

I love my life!

CHA Orlando

Hi Bloggers:

Just a quick note from steamy Orlando, the site of this summer's Craft and Hobby Association trade show. I've taken some great classes from Tim Holtz, Mayrah Johnson and others and have loads of ideas for GREAT technique workshops bubbling in my head. The exhibitors have really done amazing jobs displaying sample projects and new ideas. The Tattered angels booth is gorgeous, and everything has a lovely glimmery sheen!

Ranger Ink has some really fun new products and I've already placed that HUMONGOUS order so be looking for fun new metal embellishment in fall classes. I've found a great new company, Buzz and Bloom, from Australia (http://www.buzzandbloom.com/) and will be ordering their fab laser cut chipboard today.

Here's a photo of one of Tim's sample projects will replicate in a class soon....love the suitcase handle atop the canvas, too cute! You'll be using words that mean something to you so put those thinking caps on!

I had dinner the other night with a friend from HIGH SCHOOL...can you believe that was 30 years ago. Thought you might like to see the snap of the two of us reminiscing and remembering pour horrid fashion faux pas thanks to Stan remembering to bring our Senior year book......one word....YIKES!

10" x 10" Photo Album

This was a commission to welcome baby Mackenzie. I used Ten Seconds Studios "Kiss Me Pink" metal on the from and back covers. The ribbon is from May Arts. A bit of alcohol ink to color the letters and little daises and voila!

Thank you for your support!

The weather was stunning, there were dogs all around and best of all you came out to visit, view the art and support the Cocheco Valley Humane Society! Tom took some photos while we were setting up, you can click on this link to see the display and get a look at the photo albums and bracelets that have been consuming my waking hours!


http://picasaweb.google.com/TBobotas1031/July11thArtisanFestivalForHumaneSociety#

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Just a reminder

Tomorrow is the "BIG DAY". My first art showing and sale......Loads of lovely stuff and a brand new line of bracelets never before shown...not even on the blog!

The pewter covered photo albums are to die for if I say so myself. And if you are a card sender you can certainly fulfill ALL your card needs for the next several decades. Stop by and say "hi"

WHAT: 4th Annual Summer Sun & Fun Craft Festival
WHEN: July 11,2009 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Calef's Field in Barrington, NH


To view a listing of the crafters that will be in attendance and to see what else is going on, click the link: http://www.cochecovalleyhumanesoc.org/craftfair.cfm It's for a great cause!
See you there!

Glimmer Mists : Tattered Angels

Extreme makeovers being all the rage.... Glimmer Mist has gotten a new look.

It is the same great product with a Fabulous NEW Look!

When you are at your local independent store, look for these new bottles...

There is almost nothing that can't be made better with a bit of glimmer!

For your chance to win a set of three colors, not yet released to the public, visit http://www.mytatteredangels.com/. They will be giving away three sets of the BRAND NEW 2009 winter colors, yum!

Photo Albums

I've been busy creating photo albums for the July 11th event. This example is covered in copper (front and back) and then aged with patina. The inside covers have decorative paper so all edges are covered. The book rings make it easy to add pages if the 20 included aren't enough. This album has 5" x 7" pages. There is a larger size with 8 1/2" x 11" pages also.

Some have been covered with copper, some with aluminum and one magnificent example has pewter covers. All sorts of themes and price points. You'll be able to custom order an album in the size, theme and metal you desire.

I think these will make a swell gift or perfect coffee table conversation piece for your treasured photos.

Gel Transfers

This is a "little something" bound for a home in South Africa. It all started with a map of Kruger National Park and built from there. You'll notice the fun Tim Holtz masks and a gel transfer image of a young ellie.

The funky "A" was made by embossing a piece of aluminum with Ten Seconds Studios tools and the beads actually came home with us on from our last African adventure, they were picked up in Botswana if memory serves.

New Copic Markers and Color Chart

To all of my fellow Copic Marker Lovers:

Copic has released the revised color chart including the new 12 extra-pale Sketch colors!!

I have posted the updated revised black and white Copic Marker color chart for you to fill in. Print it out on high quality paper, and fill it in with all of your favorites, old AND new!

Enjoy!