I am also getting ready for the Crafty Bastards show at the beginning of October.  Pls check it out if you are in the DC area on October 2nd. Hope to see ya there!

Crafty Bastards
Washington DC
Saturday, October 2, 2010
10am – 5pm
Marie Reed Learning Center at 18th & Wyoming in Adams Morgan

I am working on some super sweet new items based on an inspiration board that I put together, below  is the mood board that I put together. For those of you who are asking what is a mood board, they are a collage of pictures of existing artwork and products that convey a theme that is used for inspiration for a design collection.   I am very inspired by the 70′s right now. You will see colors and themes in the new items that are directly pulled from this time period but updated so that they are contemporary. Here is the mood board below.

The first new item is hot off the presses. It is a necklace made of cute wooden dolls that have fabulous little tassel dresses. Check it out. The Wishing Doll necklace is currently for sale on my website. The necklace is made of  fabric and chain. The wooden dolls are hand painted and their tassel dresses are handmade too. You can purchase the deluxe necklace that has 5 dolls or a necklace with just one doll on it. The individual doll pendant is on sterling chain. Check them out here.




I am also working on a brand new necklace called Love Birds, here is a sneak peek. Its not ready yet but at least here’s a little sneak peek. This will be a leather and wood necklace. The necklace will be available in a few weeks on my site. I will send a blog update with all of the colors that will be available.

That’s it for now. Stay tuned for more new jewelry and artwork coming soon. Have a fabulous September!

I also wanted to share a brand new print Sugar Chirps.The Nerdy Birds are at it again. This time they are assisting some lovely gals that worship anything sweet. These girlies are all about creating pastries, candies, cookies, waffles, cupcakes, etc. Their motto is keepin’ it sweet. The Nerdy Birdys always make kitchen an interesting place to be. They are definitely a pinch mischievous and a spoonful of humor. This is the third painting in the series called Keepin’ It Sweet.

That about it for now! Stay tuned for more jewelry, art and other fun tsai-fi stuff coming soon.

xoxo,

tsai-fi

When I visited Kauai a few years ago, I was struck by the amazing natural beauty everywhere. The calm beaches and the sensational waterfalls were almost too much to take in. I was in love with this place and I did not want to leave. Another part of Kauai that I couldn’t get over were the wild chickens everywhere. I was so inspired. I have been waiting to create this painting for a while. I wanted to incorporate a paddle boarder that I saw in Nawiliwili Park with the chickens that I saw everywhere.

Paddle Boarder in Nawiliwili Park in Kauai, HI

Chickens on Poipu Beach in Kauai, HI.

So after giving you the back story, here is the brand spank’in new painting. This little lady goes by the name of Lanikai Kauai. She lives to paddle board! She often picks up feathered passengers on her pineapple shopping trips. This print is now for sale. Click to check it out!

That’s it for now. More new art is coming soon.

To receive the free print, add the Smashed at Sea 5 x 7 print to your cart and enter the Promo code: freeprint in the promotional code box when you check out. Another item of any value must be purchased at the same to receive the free print.

This fun promo is also featured on www.scoutiegirl.com

I would also like to share a drawing was done for an Art show called MOAI opening in June 18, 2010. The theme is things that make you happy. The title for my piece is called The Sweetest Thing. Nothing makes me happier than the three C’s: cupcakes, champagne and company. The original is 12″ x 16″. The prints can be purchases on my website now. The show is at The Gallery at the Rothick Arthaus located at 170 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim. CA 92805

The next art update is in regards to a new piece that I created for some special fans. This print is the first in a collection of Baby Mermaid prints. Since my art tends to be a little adult themed in nature, I have has many requests for mermaids that are appropriate for all ages. This print is called Octopus Babysitter. Stay tuned for more young mermaid prints.

The final  art update is a collaboration with Indiefixx, the feed your soul art project. This project was created so everyone could enjoy art even in these hard times.  I submitted a piece of art called Dust Bunni Land.  You can download the art for your own personal use. This artwork is not for commercial duplication of any kind.

Next, I would like to share the new fun items that I have created on Zazzle with my art that are available for purchase. Shown below are the Smashed at Sea shoes. There are also a coffee mug and a beer mug. More items are coming soon.

Thanks again for everything! More fun stuff is coming soon.

Check out these amazing pics that Robyn sent of her tsai-fi tats. I have also added them to the custom section of my website because they are so beautiful! They are posted here on the website.

I also wanted to share this blog mention on Meylah called Go Team: 3 Ways to Collaborate on products. I was mentioned for the digital art collaboration with Project Detonate.

That’s it for now. Stay tuned for more new products, custom items and updates.

I vended at the Unique LA independent design show in Los Angeles, California last weekend April 24 and 25. It was a fun weekend, met a lot of fabulous Angelenos and saw a ton of super cute stuff. I also noshed on some delicious handmade ice cream sandwiches with a balsamic and fig ice cream. Here are some pics of my booth.

I have been also working on a custom piece for a client inspired by my Mistress collection. I have finished and I wanted to share the art piece with you. The client had commissioned a drawing of her and her Jack Russell Trixie in the Mistress style. She had asked for pearls, butterflies and bubbles. Here is the artwork below. The art piece is 12″ x  16″ and it is done in chalk pencil.  The piece is called the Trixie Mistress.

That’s it for now. I will have some more updates later this week. Thanks again for all of your support!

Love,

Tsai-fi

The new print is another in the series of the Keeping it Sweet series, It was painted with acrylics on a wood panel and it is called Tweets and Treats. The print is currently being sold as a 8″ x 10″ but is can also be custom ordered as 9″ x 12″ and 11″ x 14″. Check it out below!

Next, I just finished up a Nerdy Birdy collection that includes a ring and pendant. They were hand sculpted in wax and casted in sterling silver. They come with either pink or blue rhinestone eyes. The ring is available in sizes 5, 6 ,7 ,8.

I also finished up a Dust Bunni Collection of jewelry that includes a pendant, earrings and a ring. The jewelry is all made of sterling silver. The ring is available in sizes 5, 6 ,7 ,8.

That’s it for now. Make sure to mark your calendars for Unique LA in 2 weeks! I will be vending all weekend, April 24 and 25 at the California Mart in downtown LA.