"Get Lucky" at SooVAC in Minneapolis

Summer, 18x18", acrylic/graphite

I have donated my painting, "Summer" to Soo Visual Art Center for their annual gala (silent auction) fundraiser event, "Get Lucky." 

Beautiful invitations designed by Kai Benson.

The party is ALWAYS super fun- featuring drinks, amazing complimentary food (from local restaurants and caterers) and a silent auction with art from dozens of local (MN) artists.

Saturday, January 23 from 7:00pm - 11:00pm

Preview more of the art donations and get your tickets here.

If you can not attend but would like to make a proxy bid on any of the artworks please email info@soovac.org before the event.

The silent auction will feature work by Alyssa Baguss, Ashley Barlow, John Bell, Emily Bennett-Beck, Kai Benson, Mary Bergs, Ute Bertog, Amelia Biewald, Carolina Borja, Andrea Carlson, Jaron Childs, Tara Costello, Paige Dansinger, Brian David Downs, Jennifer Davis, John Diebel, Pete Driessen, Aaron Dysart, Shannon Estlund, Clea Felien, Toni Gallo, Greg Gossel, Lindsy Halleckson, Geoffrey Hamerlinck, Noah Harmon, Christopher Harrison, Tom Hazelmyer, Alison Hiltner, Betsy Hunt and Zach Moser, Kate Iverson, Joel Jannetto, Brett Kallusky, Shana Kaplow, Sarah Knobel, Keren Kroul, John Largaespada, Chris Larson, David Lefkowitz, Rob McBroom, Paula McCartney, Shelly Mosman, Kelly O'Brien, Terrence Payne, Garrett Perry, Jesse Matthew Petersen, Drew Peterson, Jesse Dale Peterson, Liseli Polivka, Melba Price, David Rathman, Amy Rice, Erika Ritzel, Areca Roe, Elaine Rutherford, Jay Schmidt, Joe Sinness, Lindsay Smith, David Sollie, Aaron Squadroni, Bruce Tapola, Lex Thompson, Amy Toscani, Tim Tozer, Sean Tubridy, Megan Vossler, Caitlin Warner, Samual Weinberg and a few surprises.

Event poster by Kai Benson.

I've had a long and lovey-dovey connection to SooVAC - and Get Lucky. 

This is my eight year participating in the silent auction. Check out my previous art donations here.

 ***UPDATE***
SooVAC has added TONS of photos from the party to their Facebook Page: photo album here.

Me and my friend Teri in the photo booth. =0)

Ditch Gallery in Minneapolis, MN

Levitation, acrylic/graphite, 16x20"

I have four paintings in a new group show at Ditch gallery in Minneapolis!

Join us Thursday January 21st for the opening reception of
Friends And Strangers: A Portrait Collection 

Thursday, January 21 at 6 PM - 9 PM

Featuring work by Jennifer Davis, Michael Gaughan, Andres Guzman, Sarah Hedlund, DC Ice, Jonny Kelson, Collin Marx, Justin Schlepp, Katelyn Farstad, and Kelsey Olson. 

Work in Progress, acrylic/graphite, 16x20"

Space Cadet, acrylic/graphite, 12x16"

Fruit, acrylic/graphite, 12x16"

...so happy together...

15 New Greeting Cards!

Samples of my 15 New Greeting Cards!

Artists to Watch has licensed 15 of my paintings for a series of new greeting cards. 

They were looking to expand their line to include some new "sentiments" (pet loss/sympathy, new home congrats, etc.)- and some new boxed sets- and lucky for me some of my artwork fit the bill. 

I am so excited about this new partnership!

Check out all of my new cards here. 

Wholesale or individual orders are available.

My favorite is the boxed set of Kitty Thank You cards- featuring pet portraits of my friend's (Joe, Liz, Paul, Joe, and Jo) cats!

You get two of each design (8 cards with envelopes) for $10. 

Check them out here.

These two designs are for "Congratulations on Your New Home" stuffs. 

Available here and here.

...just your basic "Thinking of You" cards. 

Available here and here.

Lots more (birthday cards, sympathy cards, pet loss cards, etc) on the Artists to Watch Website.