Mission Completed: Aquatica Promo for Broadhope

Recently, I had the privilege of joining Broadhope Art Collective in Cheviot, OH.  It is a store and collaborative space featuring the work of many wonderful, local artists.  If you live in the Cincinnati area, definitely stop by and check it out.  My work is on display in the shop, and on occasion I can also be found in house behind the register or working on projects in the shared studio space.  

At the end of June, Broadhope Art Collective will be starting a new series of themed art shows featuring original works by the collective members.  The first of these shows will be "Aquatica."  It opens Friday, June 28.  In addition to having a piece or two for this show, I designed the poster for the event.  For more info on Broadhope and the Aquatica show, check out the events section of my blog or the Broadhope Art Collective website.

Feline Friday: Lily Pads

The studio is still in shambles from the move, but things are starting to get back to normal.  And with that being said, this is the return to Feline Fridays!  I know.  You're excited. 

I'm still working on sketching out the illustrations for my story book.  I had gotten away from that as well as painting during the move.  Now, I'm back at it and here is the latest sketch!  At least the latest sketch involving a cat.  There have been other doodlings going on that I will share at a later date.  Just hang in there.  Anyway, here is rough sketch of yet another misadventure of the main character of my story. 

©Geri Shields, 2013

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