One Day Sale & Open Studio 12/10/16!

Test prints of sold out editions for sale!

I'm having a ONE DAY ONLY Sale and Open Studio event 

with my friend and fellow Mpls artist Amy Rice!

Sat Dec 10, 2016- 11am- 4pm at Amy's studio (#602) in the California Building, NE Mpls (map) Lots of hand-painted thrift store tchotchkes! I'll have lots of prints (including some test prints from sold out editions!), original paintings, painted found-object thrift store sculptures, handmade paint earrings, etc. (at discounted prices.) Original paintings... Handmade 100% poured paint earrings! Amy will be selling all kinds of neato things from her "nice nest press" line. Letterpress prints and hand-printed textiles by Amy Rice for "a nice nest press." This event takes place during the California Building's monthly "Second Saturday's" self-guided tour of open studios. Lots of artists open their studio doors for casual browsing, shopping and collecting so you can make an afternoon of it- it's fun! Hanging some artwork... Please come out and visit if you're in the area?

Fancy Schmancy Gallery

Hollywood, 12x16", acrylic/graphite on mounted panel.

Exciting News!
The Jealous Curator has started a brand new art gallery, Fancy Schmancy Gallery!
I made this futuristic Hollywood Sign painting for the first show.

"MAKING EXCLUSIVE ARTWORK ACCESSIBLE, ONE FANCY SCHMANCY SHOW AT A TIME.

Fancy Schmancy Gallery is open all day, every day. No appointments necessary. No need to find parking. Whether you live in a huge city or a tiny town you can "wander" through Fancy Schmancy whenever you like.

Every two months there will be a new show, filled with original artwork that was created specifically for that show, and available nowhere else... fancy, right?
Fancy Schmancy Gallery was created by Danielle Krysa, aka The Jealous Curator, with hopes of making unique, original art accessible to everyone everywhere. (Also, Danielle just wanted an excuse to give assignments to her favorite artists to see what they'd make!). She also works with artists and collectors all over the world, so if there is work that you're looking for that you can't find, Danielle will be happy to help."

"West" also features work by: Anthony Zinonos, Martha Rich, Sandra Eterovic, Jessica Brilli, and Stephanie K. Clark.
Check out the show here: https://fancyschmancygallery.com/

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New REVERSIBLE Prints!

"Bird/Dog", 11x14" eight color screen prints are in my shop!

I had a blast as the guest artist at the Lawrence Arts Center in Kansas!
I was there for one week as the inaugural artist for their new "Ad Astra Editions" Professional Print Series from the John Talleur Print Shop.

Here's me in the Print Shop gazing lovingly at my freshly completed prints. (Pic by @GraceDChin)

This was my first time screen printing since I made a Fugazi T-shirt in high school! 

I learned all about the entire process from three amazing pros: Tonja Torgerson (Print Studio Fellow), Tressa Jones (Printmaking Artist in Residence) and Grace Chin (Artist Extraordinaire from WonderFair.

Photo of me, Tonja and Grace by Marlo Angell via LawrenceArtsCenter.org

We created an edition of 160, 8 color screen prints of my painting "Bird/Dog."

These prints, and the original painting, are now available in my Etsy shop!

The prints are 11x14" each and they are REVERSIBLE: it's a bird and if you flip it upside down it's a dog!

Here are a few more photos from my time in at the LAC:

 

Proofs of each layer with corresponding screens below. We hung these on the wall for the Print Release party to show the process.

Tonja using her amazing eagle eyes to check the registration. 

Registration of the screen with a test print.

Loading the paper onto the vacuum table for printing- Pic by Marlo Angell via LawrenceArtsCenter.org

Four colors done- Pic by Marlo Angell via LawrenceArtsCenter.org

Pic by Marlo Angell via LawrenceArtsCenter.org

Front entrance of LAC. #AllTheFilters

Blue ink layer.

More proofs with corresponding screens. Imagine printing each of 8 screen layers onto the print x 160...over 1280 pulls of ink across the screen...all done by hand over the course of a few days. 

One more layer to go...the final navy/outline.

HUGE thank you to everyone that made my time in Lawrence so special and fun- opportunity of a lifetime!!!

Printmaking Residency at Lawrence Arts Center in KS

The brand new custom Takach press at the John Taller Print Studio, Lawrence Arts Center. (Photo via @thinkgirlpress)

I've been invited to participate in an exciting art-making opportunity at the Lawrence Arts Center in Lawrence, KS! 

On Monday, Aug 29, I'll be starting a print-making residency at the John Talleur Print Studio.

This will be my first time (since I made a Fugazi T-shirt in 11th grade...25 years ago!) silkscreening- I'm nervous and excited.

The studio is creating a new program to publish limited edition artist prints, educate the public about printmaking, support artists, and raise funds for more printmaking programming at the Lawrence Arts Center. 

I am so thrilled to be the Print Shop's inaugural Ad Astra Print Edition Artist!

I'll work directly with a team of printmakers, led by Tonja Torgerson (LAC Printmaking Fellow), to publish a professional edition based on one of my new paintings.

If you're in the area, please join us on September 2nd from 5:00-7:30 pm (remarks at 6:00 pm) to celebrate with an Open House of the new John Talleur Printmaking Studio and launch of Ad Astra Editions first artist’s print. 

I'm keeping the artwork under wraps for now but you can follow along on my adventures via Instagram: Intsagram.com/JenniferDavisArt. 

New prints coming SOON!

Enormous Tiny Art Show #20!

Details of new little car paintings for ETA #20!

I am pleased to announce that I am once again participating in the Enormous Tiny Art Show at Nahcotta in Portsmouth, NH. This is the TWENTIETH iteration of the show! 20!!!

Ford Fairlane 500, 5x5", acrylic/graphite on mounted panel, $100 (Sold)

True Story: I got locked out of my own car insurance loan because when I called the lender with a billing issue I was unable to answer Security Questions such as: 

"What is the model of your car?", "What year is your car?", "What year did you buy your car?" and so on... I only know that my car is GRAY! Oh- and a HONDA!

My point is that I don't really care much about cars. I wouldn't own one if I didn't live in the Frigid Tundra. However, I have amassed a large collection of photos of adorable cars that I see on walks and bike rides around Minneapolis. 

Dodge Tradesman 200, 5x5", acrylic/graphite on mounted panel, $100 (Sold)

I've participated in the Enormous Tiny Art Show about...11 times??? Maybe more.

Enormous Tiny Art Show ?- collaged book covers

Enormous Tiny Art Show 5- tiny dog BFF paintings

Enormous Tiny Art Show 6- creepy little paintings

Enormous Tiny Art Show 7- lovey dovey little paintings

Enormous Tiny Art Show 9- weird little paintings

Enormous Tiny Art Show 10- little painted wooden fruits

Enormous Tiny Art Show 11- little paintings

Enormous Tiny Art Show 12- painted lady portraits

Enormous Tiny Art Show 14- painted thrift store birds

Enormous Tiny Art Show 19- 8" painted wooden boxes

Jeep Wagoneer, 5x5", acrylic/graphite on mounted panel, $100

It's been a fun challenge to come up with a new art project for each show. A perfect use for the car photos I've collected over the years...

Mercury Cougar (hotly debated on my FB), 5x5", acrylic/graphite on mounted panel, $100

Jaguar XJ6, 5x5", acrylic/graphite on mounted panel, $100

Dodge Dart, 5x5", acrylic/graphite on mounted panel, $100

Ford Galaxie, 5x5", acrylic/graphite on mounted panel, $100

Thank you for looking! 

My work from the show is available for purchase here.

Check out the entire show (IT'S MASSIVE!) online here or attend the opening reception in person at

Nahcotta on Fri Sept 2, 2016, 5-8pm.

More New Greeting Cards

I'm thrilled to be working with Artists to Watch in MN to grow my line of greeting cards!

Two new Valentines and a Father's Day Card.

All 19 of my card designs are available individually and wholesale via ArtiststoWatch.com (and in select stores too!)

"You Knock My Tube Socks Off! Happy Valentine's Day" is available for $3.90 here.

"Happy Valentine's Day, You Wild Thing!" is available for $3.90 here.

"You're a Classic! Happy Father's Day" is available for $3.90 here.

Love Heals at SpotSpa

Pick a card! Any Card! 

The "Love Heals" deck for Spot Spas.

Please join me for "Love Heals" at Spot Spa Uptown in Minneapolis (map)

Thursday, July 17, 2016 

6:30 - 8:30pm

Facebook event page here.

I'll have 12 new, little paintings on display. 

Twelve new 6x6" paintings!

Trust, Begin(sold), Trust(sold), Peace(sold), Create(sold), Forgive, Completion(Sold), Gratitude, Reach, Plant, Love, Renew.

Paintings are in my Etsy shop.

The paintings were created as illustrations for Spot Spa's "Love Heals Tune-In Deck".

Draw a random card to set your intention. 

What is the "Love Heals" deck?
The brainchild of Nell Sue Rueckl, it's a set of tarot-like cards that correspond with the Chakras. Draw a card from the deck to set your intention and inspire healing thoughts.
The cards are illustrated by me and designed by Marinte Forte Sticha. 

They're available exclusively at Spot Spas in Minneapolis for $25/deck. 
BUY THEM online here.

Here's a little video of the deck via @SpotSpas Instagram.

The 12 original paintings/illustrations will also be on display and available for purchase.
(The paintings are currently in my Etsy shop!)

The original paintings.

Exclusively at Spot Spa for $25/set. (Kits available online here.)

I've also been working on lots of brand new handmade EARRINGS and I'll be slinging those at the event too. ;0) 

These and many more- $25/pair.

Delightful 10 Paintings

Huge thanks to everyone that came our for "Delightful 10" at Track 29 Gallery last night.
I had a blast.

Special thanks to Ross Fefercorn, Cynde Randall, Jan Elftmann, Anna, Jaci, Connie and the wonderful staff at Track 29 for making our night so special.

Big love to Amy Rice. I hope we get to do this kind of thing many more times throughout the years.

 

Amy and I and Amy's purse in front of Amy's paintings! (Photo by Jan Elftmann.)

www.AmyRiceArt.com

Here are my paintings from the show (except "Succulents" because I forgot to scan it. Doh!)
Please direct inquiries to Anna at Track 29: trkpropmgr@villagegreen.com

Ice Cream, 12w x 16h", acrylic/graphite on mounted panel (SOLD)

Pineapple, 12w x 16h", acrylic/graphite/gold leaf on mounted panel (SOLD)

Succulents, 12w x 16h", acrylic/graphite on mounted panel (SOLD)

Rabbits, 12w x 16h", acrylic/graphite on mounted panel

Running Dog 24" diameter, acrylic/graphite on mounted panel

Scaredy Cat, 24" diameter, acrylic/graphite on mounted panel

Sea Lion, 12w x 16"h, acrylic/graphite on mounted panel

Sentient, 12w x 16"h, acrylic/graphite on mounted panel (SOLD)

Deer, 12w x 16"h, acrylic/graphite on mounted panel (SOLD)

Snake, 24" diameter, acrylic/graphite on mounted panel (SOLD)

Owls, 24" diameter, acrylic/graphite on mounted panel (SOLD)

Nightbird, 24" diameter, acrylic/graphite on mounted panel (SOLD)

Aqua Lung, 12w x 16h", acrylic/graphite on mounted panel

Apparition, 12w x 16h", acrylic/graphite on mounted panel

Well, 12w x 16h", acrylic/graphite (Sold)

Thank you for looking! -jd