brokenlizard2

Although beginning my summer classes tomorrow will be a bummer, I am pretty happy that I'll be able to escape from Shreveport...even if it just a day.
Brett and I will be heading to Dallas toward the end of July for the Gorilla vs. Bear Festival! (hooray!)

I had a wonderful time in New Orleans for my birthday and Mardi Gras (Mardi Gras fell on it for my 21st birthday this year).
Anyway, coming back home snapped me back into my hum-drum reality: it's scholarship deadline and midterm season.
Although I had a goal of submitting applications for 5 scholarships this year, it looks like I'm down to two right now. I feel like my art over the last year has regressed, so I'll try again next year.

It's not a huge problem. Since I'll be in two major local art shows at the end of next month, I can just add the new pieces to my portfolio next year.

I'm not sure if this was on the national news, but Louisiana has not only cut the public art budget, but they have also approved a state-wide college budget cut (despite the many petitions and rallies comprised of students, teachers, and faculty against it).
It's a real shame: the tuition has increased and to add insult to injury, most of the classes the collective student population need to take aren't even available because they either fired most of the instructors or canceled the classes (I can't even take printmaking until 2014!)
     As you can imagine, some of the previous scholarships available at my school are either no longer available or you have to have a ridiculously high GPA and a LOOONG list of extracurricular/community service activities on your resume.
     So to combat this, a few friends and I are going to be throwing an art show/fundraiser within the next few months to help us pay for college related expenses (ie: housing, tuition, study abroad, etc).
     If any of you have any experience with hosting an art show or you have any advice or tips, please let me know. I want it to be a great experience for the artists and the attendees.

*Thank you bumpynights for giving me this idea: I also want to add if you are interested in showing, please let me know. I would prefer local artists (including those from the Ark-La-Tex) because they wouldn't have to worry about expensive shipping for framed pieces or packaging. However, if you are genuinely interested and are not from this region, contact me also. Donations for the fundraiser will also be accepted. We're open to 2-D and 3-D work (3-D work examples: small ceramics, stationary items with artwork on them-like stickers, glasswork, woodwork, jewelry, fabric and stitch work, etc.)

new school year.
new school.
and my own apartment to boot.

yay!!

I finally received my box of paint as I stepped out of the door before leaving for work. I'm so EXCITED(it took them FOREVER to ship it).
I thought about painting all throughout my shift because I was so eager to get started painting my glasses! When I got home I cleaned a small wine glass and painted a pair of dancing Japanese cranes.
To promote my new wares, I am offering this glass for a promotional giveaway! The winner will be chosen at random on Wednesday, July 28th. To participate, simply note me with the subject line "glasses."

Or to order a custom glass or piece of ceramic ware, note me with the subject line "glass order inquiry." I am offering more than the wine glasses so let me know what you would like in the body of the letter.
A standard 14 oz. ceramic mugs (one subject) begins at $20 (plus shipping and handling). I will also be offering clear glass pendants and painted domino pendants. Sizes: 1"x1" round, 1"x1" square, and 1 7/8"x 7/8" rectangle. The domino pendants are 1"x2". These make excellent magnets, necklaces, and even unique pet ID/collar accessories. My supplies will be purchased from
Pendants begin at $12 plus FREE SHIPPING! HURRY! The first 5 orders will receive a 10% discount!

Purchasers will be doing me a huge favor! I need to purchase a car and I will be moving out in August for school (yippee!!).