February Recap -

There has been so much going on - since mid-January in fact, that I've kind of given up on catching up in any comprehensive way, so I'm just going to post an overview or two. This one of the whirl-wind that was February....

It started with Greg Spalenka's Alla Prima workshop (which I did have time to document here).

This was quickly followed by the coterie of French artists coming to town - the first event with them being their gallery open at Krab Jab Studio -

- immediately followed by Virginie Ropar's one-day workshop for TLCWorkshops.

Greg Spalenka came to town, and Krab Jab Studio hosted his Artist As Brand TLCWorkshop.

All the above artists, and *more* were all guests at MythicWorlds (I was the 'artist wrangler - acting as liason for all of their mini-workshops for the convention).

A few days later, David Thierree and Yoann Lossel taught their TLCWorkshop....

All in all, it was a crazy-busy month - full of art, artists, learning and good times. Still recovering from it all.

Workshop alert!

Hey, if you're in the Seattle area (or even if you're not), this week is your last chance to register for the impending Greg Spalenka's amazing Artist As Brand workshop! TLCWorkshops is collaborating with Krab Jab Studio and MythicWorlds to present this incredible workshop that is just rife with extra perks!

You can read more about Greg, this particular workshop and all the amazing benefits here.

And, don't miss out on your chance to register (extra discount given to students and educators): here!

Succulent Saturday - another photo shoot!

Greg Spalenka and his lovely wife, Roxana Villa are in town this weekend - primarily for the Chocolate and Artisan Fragrance Salon this weekend...

In a few hours of downtime today, we got together again for another photoshoot like we did in March -

This time we were in a tiny studio-condo...

(It was very entertaining seeing the contortions Greg went through to get interesting shots!)

Roxana was also on hand to give input- since a number of these shots are for her botanical fragrances...

There was some playing around and trying out the props-

(in this case, enormous elk antlers...)

(using the antlers in the actual shoot... Photoshop may or may not be involved in the outcome... :-)

Many different variations were tried..

A number of hours later, exhausted but happy, we called it a (lovely!) day...

Music Monday - Marrakesh Night Market (plus photoshoot!)

After an amazing weekend with Greg Spalenka's Artist as Brand workshop (you can see my report on it here), we had one final afternoon before I had to return him to the airport which I spent helping him out with a fantabulous photoshoot. It ended up feeling a bit fairy-ethnic as we listened to Loreena McKennitt in the background, so you get to as well, as you peruse the following pictures:

Greg connected with a local model, Jessica Lough. She and I both brought boxes and bags of fabrics, accouterments and costuming elements to choose from.

Greg was very inventive with our limited resources.

 Many variations of costume and lighting were attempted.

(Is this not the best profile *ever*?!!!) 

Jessica's fabulous significant other was put to work right and left -

- from light-holding, to fan-holding -

-to photographer holding!

 Fun shoot. Great weekend overall!

Workshop Weekend:

Right now, we're smack dab in the middle of Greg Spalenka's Artist As Brand workshop via TLCWorkshops. Follow along and see what fun we're having. :-)

Me and Greg Spalenka -

Greg Spalenka has posted a blog entry interview where I discuss amongst other things, attending his Artist as Brand workshop and the evolution of TLCWorkshops. Go forth and read here.

Catch up Wednesday - Artist as Brand Workshop

The other thing I did while I was in Kansas City was attend Greg Spalenka's Artist as Brand workshop! (there is a great description of on the site of the objectives of this workshop - which was perfect for me and where I am right now.)

10 artists gathered for three days to get to know ourselves and our objectives better and plan for our futures - 

Greg led us in exercises, both visual and self evaluation. We also had guest speakers  - a Skype session with  Greg Montana too help nail our Core Virtues, and a visit from the amazing Mrs. Spalenka, Roxana Villa to hear about her ventures from illustration to now concocting scrumptuous botanical perfumes....

We all got some one-on-one time with Greg reviewing our portfolios and future plans -

- as well as interacting with and learning from each other.

Fun, visiting time - even during our lunch breaks (this day with the fabulous Sue Cornelison, Paul Micich and Greg Spalenka).

It was a great three days. I am thinking new and different thoughts about my art and my approach to the whole business... I'm still working these things out in my head. Stay tuned. I'll let you know where it all lands...

WIP Wednesday - On the Road

I am sitting on the 18th floor of a fancy Marriott Hotel, overlooking the Power & Light District in Kansas City. I'm here attending Greg Spalenka's Artist As Brand workshop (www.artistasbrand.com)(which is being awesome-albeit possibly confusing the issue even more for me)for one more day, and then I'll be going to the brand-spanking new Spectrum Live Convention over the weekend. Good art week, yes? I seem to know a number of people coming to Spectrum, and my art friend, Sue Cornelison is sharing my room and going to the workshop with me. So Much Art & Career Discussion! Sadly, I haven't figured out how to deal with photos on this iPad, so pictures will have to wait until I get back next week. Meanwhile, tune into twitter or facebook for updates.