Octopus #2
I completed two octopus illustrations for a friend who is looking for a tattoo design. I really enjoyed the simplicity of the pen and ink and am very happy with the resulting illustrations. I can see doing more of these in watercolor and ink.
Octopus #1
I just sold my first painting on www.bendystar.etsy.com It’s the painting of the garlic and onion. I am so happy that it went to a good home and will be graced on a kitchen wall surrounded by other oil paintings of various vegetables and spices. I delivered the painting to La Jolla since the buyer was in my area, so the sale doesn’t show on the etsy site. But believe me, it’s a good start! Here’s a picture of the sold painting. 
I have finally started my very own etsy shop online where you can purchase original paintings easily! Please visit www.bendystar.etsy.com to shop or just browse. Thank you for visiting!
Many of you have asked me to notify you of this event- I will have 3 paintings up for sale. “The Soccer Player”, “Religion Can Be Dangerous”, and “Keith Drinking Wine”. I hope you can attend, and if not- wish me luck!
From their website: “San Diego Art Institute: Museum of the Living Artist is proud to present:
Summer C-Note Event
It is time once more for the most anticipated, lively and capricious of fundraisers…C-Note consists of original artwork – donated by our members, emerging regional artists, and sold right off the wall for one ($100), two ($200) or three ($300) C-Notes. It gives new and experienced art collectors alike an opportunity to purchase original works at less-expensive prices.
Don’t miss the C-Note Night on: May 16, 2009, 5-8 PM.
Preview Only: May 15 and 16, 10 am-4pm C-Note runs: May 15 –May 31, 2009.
The SDAI’s C-Note Fundraiser benefits many programs
For more information call: (619) 236-0011. Free Admission for SDAI Members. $3 for non members.”
or please visit http://www.sandiego-art.org
I went on location to Coronado and set up for a study of the dinghy landing. It was a more active area than I anticipated and was lucky enough to have finished the painting right as the owner came to take his dinghy away. I am happy to report, he approved of this painting. 
