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"Black Lives Matter" in Seattle

As I said to a friend a little while ago: "I'm really not angry all the time!" But you know... the summer of 2014 really made me worry about my children's safety once they're no longer little and cute. It just all hangs over my head... but fortunately, I'm not alone in my concern.

This altered book, "A Terrible Dream," grew out of that simmering anxiety and frustration. So when I found out about "Black Lives Matter: Humanity Not Negotiable," I leaped at the chance to submit some of my work. I'm proud to say the jurors chose two -- the one above, and "Janus: Restless."

I'd love to see you at the reception of this exhibit, if you're in Seattle. Details:

Yes, this exhibit is about serious ideas, but don't let that scare you off. Think of it as the opportunity for a thoughtful conversation, a chance to get out of your own head, and into someone else's for a while.

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Experimenting with intoxicating art substances

I've been experimenting with some addictive substances:

StencilGirl stencils. Don't judge.

*Credit: College for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI*

Full disclosure: I've been friends with the StencilGirl herself, MaryBeth Shaw, since LK Ludwig introduced us back in 2010 at an art retreat dance party. (Hence the blackmail photo below.)

*Gettin' down with LK Ludwig (center) and MaryBeth Shaw (right) at Artfest 2010.*

So I felt I could ask her to let me take a couple of stencils for test runs. I ended up making three new pieces, two of which you'll find on the StencilGirl Talk blog on Thursday, March 19th. Bonus: using my new stencils turned out to be so much fun, I accidentally got some WORK done in the process.

This piece (which you'll also see in my guest blog post) has been accepted into an upcoming exhibit: "Black Lives Matter" at Columbia City Gallery! The show opens April 18th. More details to come...

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Artist Trust auction: the anticipation builds

My artwork is delivered for the Artist Trust auction...

... and now, the anticipation. I can't wait to see everyone's amazing work in person!

*Artist Trust auction 2014. Credit: Robert Wade/Artist Trust*

Online ticket sales are done, but there will still be a few at the door. You can either bid on the mindblowing selection of art works on display, or you can purchase an art experience. Like lunch with an author...

or a private tour of an artist's island studio. You lucky thing, you.

Besides all the fabulousness, every ticket-holder is buying a little more time for artists to do what they do -- make art. Artist Trust is one of the few organizations that gives grant money directly to artists, as well as providing other invaluable resources and connections.

Gotta go make sure I have a Little Black Dress for the occasion. I should probably scrub the paint off my nails too, so I might be a while...