Sweet Little Art Pins!

Real quickly here are some of the latest additions to the Gumball Grenade shop. Cute little shrink plastic pins! Yay! So I just got back from beautiful California and made a visit to the amazing Renegade Craft Show. I went to the show with the intent to preview the event and see if it's something I'd like to participate in. I have to say I was impressed! Lot's of impressive artists showcased some amazing items and some displayed work created using really interesting techniques. Some favorite Etsy sellers were there such as Mary Ink and Berkley Illustration. Another seller was quite innovative with an image transfer process he developed and used to print his graphic art on to leather! I was amazed! So much creativity in one place lots of good energy. Anyway, enough of my rambling!

Some New Bethezda Goodies

I've been meaning to get back to making some Bethezda illustrations. When I look at her I see the sweet yet occasionally sassy temperament that female cats are famous for. It is my opinion that girl cats are far more sassy and independent creatures than their male counterparts (but in a good way). This one is called "Bethezda in Blossoms," she's looking a little zen here setteled into a bed of sweet spring cherry blossoms. She can think of no better way to meditate about life's events. I'd love to be sitting there as well.

So the other night I was thinking of making some fun little art pins and pendants and then received a comment from a collector that inquired if Bethezda would ever make an appearance on a pin. Well that was the kick in the pants I needed to develop an illustration and sweet little matching art brooch.

Next on my creative to do list is revisit my sketchbook project, finish up my pins, and work on some new illustrations...Oh and I also need to finish up a paper clay and cloth doll class that I've taken online.