Mission Completed: This Little Piggie

Hey, hey!  It's been a minute!  Here's the latest piece I've completed, and he's a cutie!  Prints will be debuting at the Grand Re-Opening at Broadhope Art Collective on September 12th and will be available at City Flea in Cincinnati on September 20.  Look for it and more of my lovelies in the Broadhope tent.  Happy Friday!

Mission Completed: The Ladies

Finished up a pretty sweet project recently.  I was asked to come up with illustrations of some pretty rockin' ladies for use on a friend's site.  A link will be up shortly.  In the mean time, here's a peek of the finished pieces.

Kathleen Hanna (Bikini Kill, Le Tigre, Julie Ruin, and The Julie Ruin)

Kathleen Hanna, digital illustration  ©Geri Shields 2014

Cyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper, digital illustration    ©Geri Shields 2014

Feline Friday: Harbinger

Tonight is the opening of Metazoa!  I, along with Zach Kestermann and Ryan Young, will have new works on display at Popp=d ART in Cincinnati. 

In honor of tonight, I'm delighted to share the finished painting, Harbinger, which is one of the pieces I completed for the show.  Happy Friday! 

METAZOA
New works by Geri Shields, Zach Kestermann and Ryan Young.


opening:
Friday, Apri 4, 2014
6-10pm
Popp=d ART
2622 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45219

Harbinger, acrylic on canvas, 11"x14"    ©Geri Shields, 2014

Feline Friday: Progress

I'm still hard at work painting the night away in preparation for the upcoming show, Metazoa.  Below is an update of the painting based on the sketch I posted last week.  The background is mostly completed, but the colors on the cat are just blocked in.  I've still got a lot of work to do on this one.  And if you are asking yourself what the heck is going on in this piece, you'll have to wait til the show opening to get an explanation.  Trust me, though, it makes sense. 

And don't forget about Craft Menagerie happening tomorrow! Happy Friday!

©Geri Shields, 2014

Feline Friday: Mask?

What's going on here?  Just a rough sketch of things to come.

F.Y.I. FRIDAY!

A lot has been in the mix lately and today I'd like to share some of the things I've been up to.

First up, I recently completed work on an amazing project, "The Fox and the Fireflies."  It is a storybook site thought up and put together by my talented friend, Alexis.  She is both the writer of the story and designer of the site.  My input for the project was the illustrations.  This is one of my favorite projects that I have been a part of.  Alexis wrote a beautiful story and made my illustrations come to life!  You can check out the final product at foxandfireflies.com.

Second!  Next weekend is Bockfest here in Cincinnati and there is a wonderful craft event that coincides with the celebration.  Craft Menagerie is in it's 3rd year and I'm proud to be a part it! 
I will have a few prints from the Fox and the Fireflies project available at my booth. Stop by Arnold's Bar and Grill on Saturday, March 8, 11-4 to check out the amazing the artists and stay for an amazing burger and a beer!  It's sure to be a grand time!

And, finally, I am currently preparing for a show coming up in April.  "Metazoa" will be a collection of works yours truly, Zach Kestermann and Ryan Young.  The opening reception will be on Friday, April 4 from 6-10pm at Popp=d Art in Cincinnati.  I'm getting excited about the work being done for it.  Mark your calendars and hope to see you there!

 

Fox and the Fireflies illustration, ©Geri Shields, 2014

Fox and the Fireflies illustration, ©Geri Shields, 2014

 

Fox and the Fireflies illustration, ©Geri Shields, 2014

Feline Friday: The Saga of Mr. E

It's been quiet on here for a while.  I do apologize, but things have been a little less than crazy around these parts.  For one, I've been under the weather for a few weeks.  But, the thing that really threw a wrench into things was the development of a hematoma on Mr. E's ear.  It developed almost over night.  Thus, he had to surgery to drain the hematoma and to make matters worse, he also had a couple of problem teeth removed at the same time.  On top of everything else, Mr. F didn't recognize Mr. E when he came home from surgery and hissed and attacked him for the first week.  They had to be kept separate.  It hasn't been the best of months for Mr. E, but things are starting to luck up.  His ear is healing nicely and hopefully he gets his stitches out sometime next week and he can finally shed the dreaded cone!  We are trying to make the best of things and enjoy the remainder of the holidays.  I hope you are too.  Happy Holidays and Happy Friday!

Mr. E post surgery, complete with cone and ear cast.