Allie's Painting Journal

Self Portrait 3 of 30

2012-01-29T11:20:00.010-05:00

To celebrate my 30th birthday, I am painting 30 self portraits for my 30th year. This one is #3 of the 30 part series.

In Progress: Paint Doodles

2012-01-27T08:29:00.001-05:00

The Year of the Dragon

2012-01-22T22:14:00.003-05:00

Jan 23rd is the Chinese New Year. This year is the year of the Dragon. In celebration (and because I just read the Inheritance Cycle- a series about dragons & their riders- THAT I LOVED) I decided to challenge myself to painting a few dragons this weekend. I think they turned out alright considering I've never even sketched one of these creatures before.

Self Portrait 2 of 30

2012-01-18T17:21:00.005-05:00

Well, between last night and this morning, I ruined 2 watercolor self portraits.

When I set out for the third I decided to try using purple as a base coat- I think it turned out surprisingly well.

IN Progress: Self Portrait 1 of 30

2012-01-17T12:53:00.002-05:00

2012 Goals: Portraits and Grad School?

2012-01-01T20:52:00.004-05:00

Most of us make Resolutions for the New Year.

Here are a few of my 2012 Art Resolutions. Im writing them here to help me stick to them.

30 Self Portraits

Why? Well, Im turning 30 this year. I refuse to hide from this or be sad about it. I am happier now than any other time in my life and I think this new decade might be the best decade yet.
I also think challenging myself to 30 portraits will challenge me to create in new ways.

GRAD School

This year I WILL figure out if pursuing an MFA is something that I should do, and if so- I WILL figure out what I need to do to get into Grad School.

I am hoping these 2 goals will propel me closer to where I want to be artisticly.

Acrylics

SO many fantastic artists paint with Acrylics: Dan May, Jessey Schaudt, and Mark Elliott to name a few. I plan to expand my talent with acrylics this year.

Monster-mas for Chirstmas

2011-12-25T23:29:00.003-05:00

Two more watercolor monster doodles for you viewing pleasure. Also, Merry Christmas everyone.

Monster Doodles for Christmas

2011-12-24T18:23:00.004-05:00

Fun with Watercolors + Sharpies = New Monsters.

Enjoy:

all monsters copyright: Allie Kelley

(as always)

In Progress: Mixed Media

2011-12-23T23:05:00.007-05:00

I'm having a wonderful pre-Christmas week. Ive been able to spend a fair amount of time on creating a new mixed media quote pieces. Here are a few peices that are at least half way finished:

Expect many more of these to show up in the near future.

Merry Christmas, everyone.

a few more mixed media with Quotes

2011-12-16T23:10:00.008-05:00

Mish Mish Reception

2011-12-06T12:52:00.005-05:00

Black Friday through Cyber Monday

2011-11-26T00:52:00.014-05:00

I am having a sale at my ETSY store.

Biggest Sale of the Year: 20% anything in my ETSY store. Enter code HOLIDAYSALE at the checkout! Sale ends Monday Night!

Here are a few other ETSY sellers having a sale:

BizarreRealms use coupon code: BLACK to save 10%

MadScientistsDesigns has some really neat jewelry! Use code: BLACKFRIDAY to save 25%

corelladesign is one of the neatest sellers on ETSY. Her store is having a Free Shipping Special through Cyber Monday.

DevikaBox also has handmade jewelry use coupon code: "BLACKFRIDAY10" TO GET 10% DISCOUNT

AnnaDelores is having a huge sale use Coupon code BLACKFRIDAY for 40% off e v e r y t h i n g! Plus free shipping on calendars and gift sets.

DizzyOwl makes lovely crocheted bags, purses, and accessories. USE COUPON CODE BLKFRI10 TO GET 10% OFF YOUR PURCHASE and FREE GIFT FOR ANY PURCHASE OVER $50

Please try to support Artists (of any kind) when choosing your gifts this year! Happy Shopping!

if I missed your ETSY sale, please leave the details in the comments below!

A few more finished Collages -

2011-11-20T15:01:00.001-05:00

New Work: Collages

2011-11-15T09:01:00.002-05:00

I am taking a mental break from painting, but to keep my creativity up - I have been collage- ing. I got a huge dose of inspiration for this from Tesha Moore YouTube videos and a wonderful ETSY shop:Nannyems.

All the work pictured here is my own. Please enjoy!

November Art Giveaway / Caption Contest

2011-11-10T18:03:00.005-05:00

November Art Giveaway/Caption Contest:

To win, just add your best caption of this collage to the comments on my facebook Artist page.
go to: https://www.facebook.com/#!/allie.kelley.art
and "like" my page. Then you can add your caption and be in the running. Best Caption Wins! (Second best caption wins, too!)

The winner will receive a print of their choice from my ETSY store and a pack of Owl Art postcards. The runner up will also win a print of their choice from my ETSY site:
www.HunnyBunny.ETSY.com

Caption contest ends at 11:59pm on November 17th, 2011

Miller Off Main - Reception

2011-11-10T07:55:00.004-05:00

I am having a collaborative show with Ghangbin Kim that runs from nov2 to nov29.
The reception was last weekend. Here are some pics from that.

I am having a collaborative show with Ghangbin Kim that runs from nov2 to nov29.
The reception was last weekend. Here are some pics from that.

Other People's work

2011-10-30T14:41:00.003-04:00

There are so many amazing artists and items on ETSY. I wanted to post a few of my favorites. To see more of these items, just click the item you love.

collages

2011-10-27T22:35:00.004-04:00

Last Friday I took over 2 dozen paintings to a local gallery for a collaborative show I have coming up. I thought I wanted to take a small break from painting, but I still had a powerful urge to create.

This last week I have butchered several editions of National Geographic, a vintage Atlas I found at the YMCA, and I broke out the stamp pads.

Here are the first 3 collages:

A life to learn how to live- postcards.

2011-10-07T23:26:00.008-04:00

I am just so impressed with the printing job I get from Zazzle. After receiving a fantastic coupon I ordered a few more postcards for Day of the Dead- and whatnot. Im so delighted that I just HAD TO SHARE them here. Makes me want to travel more, just so I can send postcards to friends and loved ones! Orbitz often has promotions and savings

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POSTCARDS!!!

2011-10-04T10:28:00.004-04:00

I recently ordered several postcards made from images of my art. I just couldnt be happier with them.

Of course, if you would like to see more- please check the ETSY site.

Progress Report..

2011-09-27T16:27:00.003-04:00

A visual note on a few paintings that are nearly finished:

Just Finished: MerLincoln

2011-09-26T11:45:00.000-04:00

I am ridiculously happy about this one.

in-progress paintings....

2011-09-10T00:58:00.004-04:00

Just a visual note on what I'm working on. Hoping to have these finished up in the next few weeks....

Hand Painted Owl Greeting Cards

2011-08-25T01:02:00.004-04:00

More Owl ART!

Apparently, i'm a wee bit obsessed. I have many many other things to be painted- but if I dont lock my watercolors up in another room I wont go 20 minutes with out painting a freakin' OWL!

To see more, please check the ESTY site. Thank you!

Ive been watercolor painting owls like a mofo!

2011-08-22T23:28:00.006-04:00

I have recently re-discovered watercolor paints. I bought a cheep set awhile back and have been meaning to get back into them. Last night I decided to see how well they would do on blank card stock packaged for card making.

holy-moly! Once I started painting these critters I couldn't stop. I smattered watercolors on everything within reach of my desk. The two paintings above the text are normal sized (9x12inches) and everything below this text is a greeting card or in process of becoming one.

I hope you are enjoying this little owl mania I've been going through. Feel free to check ETSY for even more Owl art of mine.