4.17.2011
Jennifer's First Sale!
I got the news yesterday from Artworks that one of my pieces sold! This is one day before our art comes down off the walls. It was a pleasant surprise and an encouragement. When I was in school I used to doodle random designs on my notebook pages - this piece of art was an offshoot of those doodles from long ago.
4.09.2011
2nd Art Showing
Thanks to Jennifer's boyfriend, Chaz, Jacki had an opportunity to show off her HATs! series of acrylic paintings at a scholarship event held by Beulah Road Baptist Church. The event was held at the Jefferson Lakeside Country Club. Chaz connected us to Earnestine Epps-Locke, who owns a hat shop downtown called Chic Chapeau(200 E Grace Street). She graciously allowed us to be a co-exhibitor alongside her hat/clothing vendor table at the scholarship event. Many compliments were received on her work. We look forward to future opportunities to partner with Ms. Epps-Locke and hopefully introduce the "Accessory Artist" to more people!
3.27.2011
The Art Opening
The art show opening went well. We had a number of people circulating through our space and we enjoyed talking to people and meeting other artists. A good friend came from out of town with her husband to support me and a couple of my mom's current and former coworkers came by as well. It was interesting to see which pieces people responded to - my boyfriend elicited comments from people walking through the gallery and got some video so I was able to hear some feedback. Mom and I learned a lot from this experience and look forward to more opportunities to show our work. Thanks to those who came out to the show and those who sent messages of support before the show. There is more to come!
3.22.2011
3.18.2011
The story behind the art: "Calm in the Storm"
When I was working in New Orleans, one of my jobs was to drive to the homes of disaster victims who had requested emergency housing to see where the FEMA trailer could fit on the property. At one home in Gentilly, my coworkers and I arrived at the house at about the same time as the homeowner. The homeowners asked if I had seen the inside of any flooded houses. I said no, and he motioned for me to follow him. He unlocked the door and we walked into the living room. The walls were covered in mold and mildew. The owner pointed out that the mold stopped right below a large white cross he had on the wall. We both paused, taking in the moment. I wondered what significance this could have. I knew it was meaningful to him and perhaps one had to seek some kind of sign, some indication that God was present, even in the midst of so much devastation. We then proceeded to peek into other rooms – the water had come through and swirled his belongings like a washing machine – large, heavy pieces of furniture were upended and belongings were strewn everywhere.
3.17.2011
One week to go!!
Mom and I are excited as the time for our first art show approaches. Next week it will be time to go in and figure out how we want to display our work on each wall. This week we are putting the finishing touches on our art pieces, and getting out price list together.
If you can't make it to the show we will have pictures from opening night on this blog next weekend so you can see how it all unfolded.
If you can't make it to the show we will have pictures from opening night on this blog next weekend so you can see how it all unfolded.
3.03.2011
Price List
Please click on the link below to see images and prices for each art piece.
http://tinyurl.com/4lm28x3
We can also make prints of any of our art.
Currently we have 8 x 10 canvas prints available for the following:
Wine & Orchids, Orange Swirl, Wandering Line, and the HATs! series.
The canvas prints are $30/each.
http://tinyurl.com/4lm28x3
We can also make prints of any of our art.
Currently we have 8 x 10 canvas prints available for the following:
Wine & Orchids, Orange Swirl, Wandering Line, and the HATs! series.
The canvas prints are $30/each.
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