Campbell Art Walk

Just a quick note:

I'll be selling my art at this Friday night at

the Campbell Art Walk in downtown Campbell.

I'm not sure what store I'll be located in front of, but I hope you can stop

by and say hello! :)  It runs from 6pm to 9pm.

Please come on by!

~Yvette

 

SoFA

I'm a little late posting about my first visit to the monthly

South First Fridays, here in San Jose on First Street.

What a total treat for any artist to experience!!

The SubZero Festival was also going on that night as well,

so there was so much to see and do!  It is full of alternative and 

unique art, music and culture.

Several art galleries were open that night, including 
San Jose's Museum of Quilts and Textiles.
These are some photos of some amazing pieces!

 

The following fun yarn creations were all over the street, 

I couldn't resist taking a few shots of them!

Enjoy your summer!
My art to yours,
Yvette

Willow Glen Lifestyle Home Tour

What an awesome weekend!  This is my second successful art show 

with the Willow Glen Lifestyle Home Tour, here in the Bay Area.

The weather was beautiful and the backyard setting was amazing.

 

As always it is a wonderful experience to help out this amazing organization 

supporting the San Jose Day Nursery.  

I plan to extend my help by visiting the daycare 

this summer by creating some fun art with the children.  

I fondly remember doing this with my twin daughter's at their daycare...awhile ago. (They are twelve now)

Before the show, I finished a few new pieces, of which I really 

liked the ending results.  Those pieces have new homes now...

so I'll have to create some more...darn! :)   

 So back to my studio, or should I say 

the Kitchen table...

From my art to yours,

Yvette

February ART Challenge with Rachel Ann Austin

For the month of February I joined Rachel Ann Austin's Art Challenge.  

I've been a huge fan of Rachel Ann Austin for some time now, and thought what a great opportunity for me to take part in her blog event.  The theme is "Home".

Having never participated in an online blog challenge, 

this would be a "real" challenge for me!  

How scary to have your art posted where hundreds of people will see it!  

So I thought I'd start simple and do a ink doodle of what first came to mind- a small detail from an imaginary house, in the style of "doodles" I've been drawing lately. 

It was tons of fun to see my art posted with the other artists on 

Rachel Ann Austin's blog!! 

Now the jitters are gone, and the fun has begun!!

My art to yours,

Yvette

 

Renegade Fun

I made my first trip to the Renegade Craft Fair in San Francisco.  I've heard and read so much about this event, it was something I did not want to miss.  So my teenage son and I braved the weather to go.   It was fun sharing the experience with him...we found so many cool things!

Here's a sample of the flier and several business cards we picked up.  

It was such a treat to meet some of my favorite artists,  

Marisa Haedike with Creative Thursday. I first met her at the Squam Art Workshops in New Hampshire in September.

Another artist I love is Jill Bliss, I finally got to meet her and see her art in person! 

 

Just wanted to put a quick word in about this unique craft fair.  It's not like any other typical arts and craft events. It was a perfect way to spend my day in San Francisco.

 

The Grizzly Bear riding the bike t-shirt, is an early Christmas present for my son.  It's made by Maiden Voyage Clothing.

My art to yours,

Yvette 

Getting Out

This was my first Campbell ArtWalk as a guest artist. 

It was a fun night, thanks to all my friends who stopped by for support!

I received many compliments from people walking by, 
several chatted with me for quite awhile asking more about 
my art mediums and techniques.  
Even though I didn't sell anything that night, the exposure and feed back was worth it.   
If you are ever in the Bay Area, Downtown Campbell is a great place to hang out, great shops and restaurants, dogs are welcome too!

my art to yours
~Yvette

Art Show tomorrow!

Here is a sneak peek at some of my latest artwork...I like to paint enlarged versions of my doodle ink drawings from my sketchbooks.  This floral image is one of my favorite compositions.  Gee, what should I sell this painting for?  I'll be participating in a local art and wine festival this weekend, so wish me luck!

My Art to yours,

Yvette