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| Just completed the 10th session of this mixed media project. You can also follow progress at Sheilalynnk Art studio on Facebook. This is a composite drawing taken from multiple snapshots that I have taken this year.
During the month of November some friends and I conducted an experimental project.
30 days, 30 pieces, 30 minutes each.
Every day we/I would work 30 minutes on an art project. I would then post the image on my FaceBook Studio page. The majority of my work consisted of experiments with water color and colored pencil. I have limited experience with this media. I wanted to use this idea as a way to improve my skills in this area. I missed three posts during the month but was pretty satisfied with my commitment to this adventure.
I continue to work on portrait projects that have been ordered for Christmas. I will also begin a new mixed media drawing that is for the winner of the mixed media drawing contest from my Facebook page.
December is going to be a busy month.
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Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Session 10
Thursday, October 25, 2012
New Muse?
The Wellsville Art Association Annual Member Show 2012
Memorial Portrait #3 First Place Professional Portrait
Youngest Nephew #3 Second place Professional Portrait
Parody Lane Second Place Scenic Landscape
In February of this year I made the decision to draw birthday portraits for all of my nieces and nephews. I have been working on Portraits all summer. As those jobs were winding down I was inspired to draw a more colorful drawing of my youngest nephew. I wanted it to be similar to the innocent images found in coloring books. I wanted to express the way that children give color to life.
Satisfied with the finished work, I began to develop a composite mixed-media drawing incorporating candid photos of some of the children in my life.
It stalled out.
As autumn began Life and Death got in the way of any desire to create.
The much anticipated visit from my younger sister and her family was a cheerful distraction from my studio mission. Their presence magnetically pulled family members out of the woodwork. This visit was clouded by the unexpected death of a cherished Uncle.
Following his death and all of the emotions associated with that loss, I attempted to re-connect with family members I hadn't seen in years. Soon after that I became consumed by apprehension about the Fungal Meningitis Outbreak . I was on a quest to find out if the meds I received on 9/26/2012 came from NECC, the corrupt Compounding Company that supplied similar medication to clinics around the country.
Because I have spinal adhesive arachnoiditis caused by a medical error in 2007, this concern produced a significant amount of fear and frustration.I began to express this in my sketchbook.
Although I am dealing with complications from the medication that was used, I am relieved to know that my pain management clinic does not do business with this company.
A new shipment of fresh canvas and new paint has inspired me to return to the studio. I have resumed work on this composite mixed-media drawing. These are the early layers of that image.
Memorial Portrait #3 First Place Professional Portrait
Youngest Nephew #3 Second place Professional Portrait
Parody Lane Second Place Scenic Landscape
In February of this year I made the decision to draw birthday portraits for all of my nieces and nephews. I have been working on Portraits all summer. As those jobs were winding down I was inspired to draw a more colorful drawing of my youngest nephew. I wanted it to be similar to the innocent images found in coloring books. I wanted to express the way that children give color to life.
Satisfied with the finished work, I began to develop a composite mixed-media drawing incorporating candid photos of some of the children in my life.
It stalled out.
As autumn began Life and Death got in the way of any desire to create.
The much anticipated visit from my younger sister and her family was a cheerful distraction from my studio mission. Their presence magnetically pulled family members out of the woodwork. This visit was clouded by the unexpected death of a cherished Uncle.
Following his death and all of the emotions associated with that loss, I attempted to re-connect with family members I hadn't seen in years. Soon after that I became consumed by apprehension about the Fungal Meningitis Outbreak . I was on a quest to find out if the meds I received on 9/26/2012 came from NECC, the corrupt Compounding Company that supplied similar medication to clinics around the country.
Because I have spinal adhesive arachnoiditis caused by a medical error in 2007, this concern produced a significant amount of fear and frustration.I began to express this in my sketchbook.
Although I am dealing with complications from the medication that was used, I am relieved to know that my pain management clinic does not do business with this company.
A new shipment of fresh canvas and new paint has inspired me to return to the studio. I have resumed work on this composite mixed-media drawing. These are the early layers of that image.
This work is intentionally colloquial with the intent to express a familiar feeling of youthful exuberance.
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Many changes in the studio this year.
Many changes this year.
The studio now has a canvas4life account to special order
high quality Giclee prints of works displayed here, on my website http://sheilalynnkart.com/home.html
and on my new FaceBook page https://www.facebook.com/SheilalynnkArtStudio
 COMPLETED THE FACING PHASES SERIES STARTED IN 2009 Honesty&Hope (a.k.a. No Pain,No gain) http://sheilalynnkart.com/artwork/2493931_Honesty_Hope_a_k_a_No_Pain_No_Gain.html was completed in February 2012. June 18, 2012;This painting was digitally displayed in Times Square in participation with the Art Takes Times Square Campaign. http://www.see.me/june18th/ sponsored by Artists Wanted.  |
| Out with the old... |
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| In with the new. |
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| New portrait price list |
First shipment (August 2012) of studio supplies funded by ACCESS-VR small business sponsor. Grant awarded based on studio business plan 2010 submitted 2011.
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| The ostrich cot ...making portraits possible... http://www.amazon.com/Ostrich-Chair-CHS1002B-Folding-Chaise/dp/B0042B4AHM |
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| Family tree mural commissioned by an Alfred,NY patron. Completed July 2012 |
Parody Lane, a new, transitional,
landscape painting was completed this summer.
Looking forward to a productive season.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Studio News
In 2010 I completed the Entrepreneurial Assistance Program at
Business Services at Accord Corporation Allegany County NY
With the assistance of the staff involved in this program I completed a very detailed business plan for my future art studio. This is a live/work studio space that accommodates the limitations of Arachnoiditis.
In 2011 I submitted this business plan to VESID, now known as Access-VR , for review. This February I received notification that my business plan and budget proposal had been approved. This small business grant will provide funding to assist with some of the start-up expenses for the studio.
This blessing puts me another BIG step closer to creating a self-sustaining, independent revenue source within my studio. The studio goal is to make work to share with the public and to improve my own quality of life.
Many thanks go out to Paula, Marge, Gretchen, Mike, and Jackie...couldn't have done this without your support.
Business Services at Accord Corporation Allegany County NY
With the assistance of the staff involved in this program I completed a very detailed business plan for my future art studio. This is a live/work studio space that accommodates the limitations of Arachnoiditis.
In 2011 I submitted this business plan to VESID, now known as Access-VR , for review. This February I received notification that my business plan and budget proposal had been approved. This small business grant will provide funding to assist with some of the start-up expenses for the studio.
This blessing puts me another BIG step closer to creating a self-sustaining, independent revenue source within my studio. The studio goal is to make work to share with the public and to improve my own quality of life.
Many thanks go out to Paula, Marge, Gretchen, Mike, and Jackie...couldn't have done this without your support.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Studio Goals
At the end of 2011 I finally received my zoning variance and permit to open my studio to the public.
My goals for 2012 include:
-portrait projects for friends and family members
- participation in the Annual Wellsville Art Association shows at the David A. Howe library
( Click here to learn more about Wellsville Art Association schedule, updates, and photos on their new FaceBook page.Click here to learn more about Howe Happenings -events, services, classes, technology, BOOKS, and much more offered at our local library.)
-improvements to the sheilalynnkart web page
-budget changes that permit participation in competitions for International Art magazine and Art News
-completion of the Facing Phases series that I started in 2009
-Facing Phases open to the public by the end of 2012...at least one One-Man Show/Exhibition by the end of the year
-beginning the new project
My goals for 2012 include:
-portrait projects for friends and family members
- participation in the Annual Wellsville Art Association shows at the David A. Howe library
( Click here to learn more about Wellsville Art Association schedule, updates, and photos on their new FaceBook page.Click here to learn more about Howe Happenings -events, services, classes, technology, BOOKS, and much more offered at our local library.)
-improvements to the sheilalynnkart web page
-budget changes that permit participation in competitions for International Art magazine and Art News
-completion of the Facing Phases series that I started in 2009
-Facing Phases open to the public by the end of 2012...at least one One-Man Show/Exhibition by the end of the year
-beginning the new project
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