Teddywear-our first sale

Even though not directly art related (although I did design the graphics), I just had to share the news....

WE MADE OUR FIRST SALE!

This summer my sister and I started a t-shirt business for teddy bears. Since Build-a-Bears are such a craze these days, we thought that kids would want souvenirs for their teddies. Because of this, we're marketing them to local tourist shops, and had our first sale on Congress Ave. today. If you're visiting Austin, check out the store and maybe buy one for your teddy!

Here's our product:

The Last Moment

The Last Moment

14" X 11"

PastelIt was a great day for thunderstorms...in the distance. We got some nice rain in the afternoon, but the huge anvil heads, like this one, passed us by. But what a view. I only had about five minutes to run into the house and grab my pastels before this one disappeared. I tried my blue paper this time, and I think that caught the light of twilight well. The grey appeared to grow out of the muted blue in the way the clouds do when you can't quite tell whether or not you're seeing sky or a storm. I tried some bright colors for the light on the clouds this time, rather than my usual white or light yellow. It was so fun to add those hints of pink!

Triciclo (It all starts somewhere)

Triciclo

(It all starts somewhere)
Acrylic Painting

18" X 24"

I created this painting with the Bike Art show in mind, but added my own twist. Although Colnago doesn't make trikes, I thought it was a fun way to remind even the best cyclists of their humble beginnings and to encourage cycling children to see themselves as little athletes.

Here's the painting at the Bike Art Reception on Saturday, August 9, 2008. The show goes from August 9 - August 17, 2008, so of you're in Austin, check it out at Real Gallery.