Japan Aid through Etsy Store...Have I got a deal for you....

In an effort to help Japan during this diffacult time, Myriad Studios has elected to donate 50% of all SPECIALLY MARKED ITEM'S sales, MARCH 2011 through JUNE 2011, (minus my listing fees on Etsy), to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. For more info on how to donate otherwise securely, click here...
American Red Cross Oficial Donation Sites

Come on down and check it out, I made some cute domino and Scrabble tile necklaces for this relief effort and hope to contribute as much as possible.   Click here for my shop...Myriad Studios

The sun is finally out today in beautiful Pacific Northwest....time to step out of the studio for a bit!!!

Tosca yTeran

This artist is amazing! I really could identify with her perspective and experiences, and the lucid dreams that can influence art. Also, how "to seems to fall away" when you work and explore new subject matter...fabulous artist...

Handmade Portraits: Nanopod from Etsy on Vimeo.

Pencil on Poplar...something for spring

I have been experimenting for awhile with pencil and graphite on different wood grains..trying to get a textured, transparent look yet still appreciate the wood grain is a challenge, as is finding "good wood" but I am really enjoying the challenge...I am goint o produce four "seasons" of ethereal female forms with different flowers in each drawing; this is "Spring." The Calla Lillies really reflect the enlongated, distorted neck of the girl, so I am happy with this one! Prints available soon, (in Myriad Studios Etsy shop found here....)

http://www.etsy.com/shop/MyriadStudios

"A good painting to me has always been like a friend. It keeps my company, comforts and inspires." -Hedy Lamarr

My favorite featured artist of the day:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/54071764/n956-mussel-envy
This gal's company EXPERIMETAL from Seattle has amazing metal working skills and a very imiginative use of materials...beautiful!!! I don't know why this live link not working probably user error lol..

Soft necklace

These are some spring experiments I have done: Laser woodcut butterflies, a hand-painted chipboard pendant featuring a swallow I have been experimenting with; a soft art necklace..(it is simply stacked eco felt that has been handcut and singed...plus owls are always nifty, lucky omens, right?)and filagree findings mixed with skeleton cameos...

Going to make a few more soft necklaces...fiber is so fun. It's like getting to touch your drawings, when you can cuddle with or wear comfortably the creation you invent...

Northbank Artist's Gallery First Friday Reception March 2011

First public gallery appearance ever....this was fun and diverse;  I am really excited to start work for the September juried show, themed 'extraordinary lies", and curated by noted Portland area artist and PNCA faculty member. (I am working on the name lol)

Thank you North Bank for a great night! (Best pretzel award goes to...) Thank you to my support street crew Annie and Sarah!

The only mystery...who the heck won Viewer's Choice award?????

emerging artists, random work sneak peeks

Hello everyone, check out some of these cool cats:

Brett Superstar

BT Livermore

Jess Bronk


These are all artists I recently discovered at the last Crafty Wonderland in portland Oregon, hope to see you all at this next one!!!

Crafty Wonderland


More links, news and updates soon....

Eve