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Blog Interview

I've recently been featured on a few blogs...

California Crafter's Club of Etsy

Photographer's Favorite

Happy Tuesday!

Wren in Silhouette

"Hello" note cards at Whimsy

Modern Silhouette Necklace at The Crafty Wren

The last time my mom came to visit, she brought me a silhouette portrait from when I was around 10 years old. Since I've been working with animal silhouette's lately, it just seemed natural to create something from my own. I'm really pleased with how they turned out.

Shiny Happy Things

Just like little pieces of candy!

I have some new items brewing and as usual not enough time to make everything! I love the new style of pendant I am now making from my art and ephemera. I am also excited that I was accepted as a Capsule SF designer, which means I get to participate in their shows! The next one is October 19th, in Hayes Valley. Yay!

New Items and Breathing Space

Urban Legends: San Francisco Edition

I finally had time to post some new items in my shop. I plan on doing more of these sets as they are fun and I love making cards! I will post a Renegade update soon. Still trying to wind down after the mad rush for that show!

Renegade SF~ 48 Hour Countdown!

If you are in the San Francisco this weekend, make sure to check out Renegade SF. With over 180 vendors, you are sure to find something unique and handcrafted. And make sure to stop by and visit me in booth #12!

This event is admission free!

For more information check out their website... Renegade Craft Fair

One more thing, check out this article re: Renegade SF on Etsy.

Craftaluma Recap

Front, center view of my table. See more pix here

I vended my first ever craft show this past Sunday. It was so much fun and I met so many cool people, not to mention some of my fellow CCCOE teamsters.

Although a small event, there was a steady stream of people until about 3pm. There was live music and a raffle giveaway! (I won a book, Bazaar, Bizarre)!

Many thanks to my pal, Adrienne for helping tend the wares and styling my table!

Next one up is Renegade San Francisco, I have only 2 weeks to prepare! Yikes!

New Work

Sea Bubble

Beach Leaf

Shells

I shot these new TTVs during our road trip to Los Angeles. We had such a great time and I got quite a few new photographs for my new series.

These Chicas Rock!

Photo Credit: Sarah Quiara

My new favorite band, Girl in a Coma, hails from Texas and they are seriously bad ass. They will be playing at Bottom of the Hill in San Francisco on July 13th.

Check out the video for "Say" here

Eons & Eons

Can it really be 2 months since my last post?! I've been busy for sure. I'm happy to announce that I will be participating in 2 great craft shows this summer. These will be the first shows I have ever done! I am excited and EEEK! freaking out as well.

First up is Craftaluma, put on by the Petaluma Craft Mafia. The idea of any sort of mafia having a presence in Petaluma is just hilarious, but the gals are cool and are excited to put on a good show.

Come check it out Sunday, June 29th

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Next up is the First Annual Renegade Craft Fair-San Francisco! This is the big one folks. I am so happy that I will be there to represent! This is a two day event and was super competitive to get into. I will be sharing my booth with 2 great artists, Beetle Lady Books and Curbside Treasure

If you get to any craft fair this summer, make it this one!

July 12th & 13th, Fort Mason, San Francisco
Booth #12

TTV-Fun

Wished, © wrenay gomez charlton

Trace, © wrenay gomez charlton

Happy Wednesday! I've been having fun with my new camera, experimenting and learning the ins and outs of my new toy!

Featured Artists

Every now and then I like to share some of the great things I have come across on Etsy. It really is a wonderful place to discover new artist's and add to your collection.

"Against The Wind", © Roberta Murray

The work of Roberta Murray is truly amazing. She creates her composite images by combining photography, paint and digital techniques. Her work is other worldly and evocative of a long forgotten memory or dream. Perusing her shop is a must.

"Delve", © Diana Crites

I just love this painting. The desconstructed cuckoo clock and its little inhabitant waiting for the perfect time to strike. I had to own a version. Fortunately, for me and you there are limited edition ACEO's available of this painting. You can see more of Diana's delightfully, surreal work here.

Ticket To Ride

"Ticket to Ride"

Another new collage today. I have cabin fever and long for a trip-anywhere! This newest collage is inspired by my need to venture out!

New Collage

Perilous Migration

Another collage this week-but I just received my new Canon XTI today-so I will be busy shooting photos for a while!

I Love Collage

Hopeless Intentions

Separated By Chance

Collage work is great because you can basically create art from bits of rubbish and detritus, smack some acrylic gel medium on it and you have a finished piece! O.k. maybe its not that easy, but it sure is fun.

Some Experiments

See more on my flickr page

I've been working a lot at nothing! At least it feels that way. I have some new client work (work, work) then there is the fun stuff (play, work). I shot some new photos this weekend, using a waist level viewfinder and my digital camera. I love the look of the photos, and plan to experiment shooting through other old cameras with my digital. There is a whole group of people dedicated to this type of photography (TTV: Through the Viewfinder). You can see some of their work here.

About Her III

Here is the latest from my series "About Her"

I've been busy working on so many things, that I have neglected my blog for a few days. I plan to post some new photos to my etsy shop soon. I am also working on a new project featuring ATC-which I will blog about soon.

Have a breezy day!

Inspired Treasury

Fly, from the series Diaphanous Visions

Today I was pleasantly surprised to find that a fellow CCCOE member created a treasury inspired by my photo "Fly".

See all her wonderful picks here....

Things to Ponder on Art and Money

So, I stumbled upon this really great site today, that led me to this really great blog, that led me to this very interesting post by Jen McCleary. I think as artists, we have pondered the same points she brings up. It's a relevant topic...join the discussion.