Thursday, June 24, 2010
Hello Darling Painting Finished!
I just finished the bouquet painting for Hello Darling, and I couldn't wait till tomorrow to post it because it turned out so beautiful. When I say things like this, I don't feel like I'm bragging....my process is a team effort. This painting wouldn't be what it is without the artistic talent of Natalie, owner of Hello Darling. She both created the bouquet and took the photograph with no composition cropping on my part. I can't wait to see this piece in her lovely studio. Before it heads there though, it will be on display tomorrow night (Friday, June 25th @ 6:30pm) at the Lemont Art Walk. Please come out and see this piece in person...it's so much better in person. Cheers to a finished painting and art walks in summer!
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Eventful and Events
Two fun bits of news to share in both of my camps, Reenie Rose and Reeniebeans.
The first bit is the most exciting for me cause it's a big leap for Reenie Rose. I've taken out an ad! In this June's issue of Chicago Social Brides magazine, I have a half page ad featured. Chicago Social Brides is a local magazine that focuses on the luxury end of the wedding business. With a very targeted audience, I am hoping to bring Reenie Rose to the attention of readers with an eye for something special. CS Brides is a free publication and can be found at most wedding related businesses. If you can't find it somewhere nearby, check it out online at their digital edition (hint: I'm on pg 253 & 264). Below is the ad, but to actually be able to view it in something that someone else has produced is really something. Go check it out!
The other good news is that I will be participating in the Lemont Art Walk taking place next Friday (June 25th). My Smokey Row mural will be featured at none other than The Inn at Smokey Row. I am so excited for the inn to finally receive some public recognition....and if it has to be done at my expense, well, I guess I will deal with that. If you are in the area or wish to check out good old Historic Downtown Lemont, come by the inn and visit me. I will also have the Hello Darling painting on display in its finished state (to be completed this week). This is a great opportunity to see a Reenie Rose painting in person. I hope I will get a chance to see you there!
Enjoy the weekend and the real start of summer!
The first bit is the most exciting for me cause it's a big leap for Reenie Rose. I've taken out an ad! In this June's issue of Chicago Social Brides magazine, I have a half page ad featured. Chicago Social Brides is a local magazine that focuses on the luxury end of the wedding business. With a very targeted audience, I am hoping to bring Reenie Rose to the attention of readers with an eye for something special. CS Brides is a free publication and can be found at most wedding related businesses. If you can't find it somewhere nearby, check it out online at their digital edition (hint: I'm on pg 253 & 264). Below is the ad, but to actually be able to view it in something that someone else has produced is really something. Go check it out!
The other good news is that I will be participating in the Lemont Art Walk taking place next Friday (June 25th). My Smokey Row mural will be featured at none other than The Inn at Smokey Row. I am so excited for the inn to finally receive some public recognition....and if it has to be done at my expense, well, I guess I will deal with that. If you are in the area or wish to check out good old Historic Downtown Lemont, come by the inn and visit me. I will also have the Hello Darling painting on display in its finished state (to be completed this week). This is a great opportunity to see a Reenie Rose painting in person. I hope I will get a chance to see you there!
Enjoy the weekend and the real start of summer!
Monday, June 14, 2010
Which project first?
Summertime is just a burst of energy for creative projects. There's spring cleaning that brings on remodeling updates, wedding season and this urge to think outside the box...fresh and new. Thankfully, many of these ideas have come my way...all at once. Between blog posts, I have been trying to organize all of my projects while visiting friends, enjoying the start of summer weather and, a must mention, the Blackhawks winning the Stanley cup (yay!).
A couple of weekends ago, I took a trip up to Traverse City, MI to visit some old college friends of mine for a girls weekend. To kill two birds with one stone, I also had a painting project going on. You may remember my involvement in the TC Parade of Homes last year where my surfer mural and flower baby's room were featured. This year I am graciously being included again by my good friends, Dean and Tricia Adams of Bay Area Contracting. The room I worked on was somewhat of a different project for me since it involved a more mature approach while still getting creative. The homeowner's 21 year old daughter wanted something unique for the wall behind her bed. After tossing around different ideas about painting on the wall, it was decided to paint on canvases instead to bring some dimension to the wall. Below is the final product. I hope to be showing a fully decorated room shot in the future (I'll be back up in TC for another mural this summer!).
On going projects include the Hello Darling painting, Brandon and Karen's bouquet painting, and (new to the list) a portrait for Father's Day. Stay tuned for full updates on these projects as they progress.
A couple of weekends ago, I took a trip up to Traverse City, MI to visit some old college friends of mine for a girls weekend. To kill two birds with one stone, I also had a painting project going on. You may remember my involvement in the TC Parade of Homes last year where my surfer mural and flower baby's room were featured. This year I am graciously being included again by my good friends, Dean and Tricia Adams of Bay Area Contracting. The room I worked on was somewhat of a different project for me since it involved a more mature approach while still getting creative. The homeowner's 21 year old daughter wanted something unique for the wall behind her bed. After tossing around different ideas about painting on the wall, it was decided to paint on canvases instead to bring some dimension to the wall. Below is the final product. I hope to be showing a fully decorated room shot in the future (I'll be back up in TC for another mural this summer!).
On going projects include the Hello Darling painting, Brandon and Karen's bouquet painting, and (new to the list) a portrait for Father's Day. Stay tuned for full updates on these projects as they progress.
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