Tiny Tease

Something new is in the works... But it is so new that I can only give you a small taste.

Art of making friends

Worry Doll by Josie age 11

My friend (who's really my sister's friend but I totally stole her to also be my friend because she's awesome) Doreen and her daughters came over to visit last night. This artistic family brought me some goodies from their latest creations.

Her oldest daughter Josie made a 'worry doll' that celebrates Albinism (my daughter's genetic uniqueness). I traded a small tiger drawing for this beautiful little doll and happily added it to my collection of cool stuff.

Doreen, a jewelry artist for Katalyst, hand-crafted this adorable cuff bracelet to fit my scrawny wrist. Not only was it great to catch up with this charismatic family, but I'm also enjoying my new pieces of handmade art!

Cuff by Doreen Earle

Wine & Stein Design

My design for this year's Wine & Stein at Potter Park Zoo is a celebration of the mighty Mandrill. They have the best crazy eyes in the whole zoo, so it was time that they received a little of the spot-light.

For more information on this event visit PPZ's website.

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.