New Paintings at Lansing Art Gallery

Sculpture by Norma Penchansky Glasser & Kirk Roda

Lansing Art Gallery is hosting some of my latest work, including two new paintings.

I miss having these painted ladies hanging around my house, but I hope they'll bring a little joy to the eyes that stumble across them at LAG.

Be sure to go visit "She walks with me" and "Step before peace."  You might even want to take them home with you.

CoverGirl... er... CoverArt

 'The Little Lutheran' used my art for their January cover!  It's always a pleasure working on assignments for them, but this was an exciting bit of arty exposure to brighten up my week.

New fine art: "She walks with me"

"She walks with me."
26 x 34 inches. Mixed media on glass/vintage window.

This piece will be available through Lansing Art Gallery by 1/23/14.  Go visit this and my other new work in person!

Taxidermy Tour

I toured the Fanta Taxidermy studio this week in preparation for a project.

Fanta studio is located on a dark & winding country road. So of course I drove there at night in a snow storm, and the snow was sticking to all the address signs.

After missing my turn a few times and calling Mr. Fanta, my GPS said that I had finally arrived.  I pulled into the driveway and looked up at the house where a man was at the front window.  He waved, and I waved back.  He answered the door and said an enthusiastic "Come on in!" So I went in, took off my snowy boots and he led me into a sitting room where an older woman was sitting watching TV.  He took a seat on the couch and said "So what 'cha selling?"

I. was. not. in. the. right. house.

Turns out he was NOT Mr. Fanta of Fanta Taxidermy... He was just a random neighbor who apparently lets strangers into his house in the dark of night. Fortunately these people were not serial killers. They gave me some additional directions and I found my way to the actual studio, where I learned a little about the art of taxidermy.  I was able to take tons of photos and do some sketches of Mr. Fanta while he worked.

In the end it was an interesting night.  And now my husband wants to go visit Mr. Fanta's neighbors to try and sell them some insurance, since they seem very open to drop by visitors.

iTunes Best Children's Album 2013

The Verve Pipe album that I illustrated & art directed is on the iTunes Best Children's Album of 2013 list! Check out the complete list now.

It is a wonderful collection of fun kid-friendly rock songs for ears of all ages, so you should probably go ahead and get your own copy while you're at it...

Amazing 100 Years of My Grandma

My beautiful and sassy Grandma turns 100 on December 18th.  She is the most resourceful, hilarious, wise, vain, exasperating and loving person I know.  To help honor her, my family brainstormed her favorite sayings (which are many) and had me design it.  I chose to use some of her old photos and incorporated cardinals (her favorite bird) and a Christmas cactus, that she can make bloom all year round like she has magic green thumbs.  Happy Birthday Grandma, I love you so much.

International magazine cover: Mennonite Brethren Herald

My mini nativity was chosen to grace the cover (front AND back) of 'Mennonite Brethren Herald' out of Canada. A big thank you to them for featuring my artwork this holiday season!