Out & About + Updates

It's been quiet on here for a while now.  I've been in the huge process of moving!  I've been in the new place for about a week now and all is well, though the studio is still in boxes.  Hopefully I'll be tackling that this week and getting back into the swing of things shortly. 

Through the craziness of packing, moving, and unpacking, I did have time to create a promo poster and postcard for an upcoming art show.  The Bird Show: A Celebration of Spring, is an art exhibit curated by The Flying Cat Collective and will be held at Pike Street Lounge in Covington, KY.  I did not have a chance to complete new paintings for this event, but I will have at least one older work that has never been shown before on display for the duration of the show.  I will also have a digital piece (basically the illustration for the promo) on display.  Sadly, I won't be able to attend the opening, which is Friday, May 10th at 7pm, but there is sure to be some fabulous artwork see and talented artist to meet!  If you're in the area, please do stop by! For more info, check The Flying Cat's website.

Mission Completed: Footbridge

I finished up the footbridge painting.  It's currently getting framed and will shortly be on it's happy way to it's recipient.

This piece was a nice break from the usual "cuteness factory" that is my little studio.  I do not do a lot of landscape painting, but from time to time I am asked to and I happily accept the request.  This particular painting is of a small footbridge just off the side of a country road in Warren County Kentucky.  It's actually not that far from where I grew up.  On my last visit home, I got the chance to take a peek at this small wonder and get some good reference for the painting.

Footbridge of Warren County, acrylic on board, 8x10                    copyright Geri Shields, 2013

In the Studio: Footbridge progress

Recently I was asked to do a smallish painting of a footbridge.  It's not my normal subject matter, but sometimes I do like to work on something a little different.  I spent last night in the studio blocking in the colors. 

Mid Week Sketch: Dragons

Companions...

copyright Geri Shields, 2013

copyright Geri Shields, 2013

Mission Completed: Mini Goats

The Craft Menagerie is tomorrow!  Anyone excited?  I know I am!  I had time to make a couple more mini paintings to bring with me.  More goaties in honor of Bockfest!

The Craft Menagerie
Saturday, March 2, 2013
at Arnold's Bar & Grill
210 E. 8th St.
Cincinnati, OH  45202
11am-4pm

Mini goat, acrylic on illustration board, 2.75"x2.75" copyright Geri Shields, 2013  

acrylic on wood plaque, 4"x4"  copyright Geri Shields, 2013

Mission Completed: New Piece for Bockfest

As you may know, I will be at The Craft Menagerie this Saturday!  I've been busy getting ready for the event the past few weeks.  To my surprise, I've finished up my prepping ahead of time.  With this little bit of extra time I have I wanted to come up with a new piece in celebration of the event.  The Craft Menagerie is part of Cincinnati's Bockfest, and since the goat is a staple image of Bockfest, I decided to come up with some goatie goodness of my own to bring to the celebration!  Look for prints of my little billy goat at The Craft Menagerie located in Arnold's Bar during Bockfest this Saturday, 11am-4pm! 

Billy Goat          copyright Geri Shields, 2013

Feline Friday: Bath Time

I can't decide which one to go with for my story book. 

copyright Geri Shields, 2013