Paintings / Mar 9-15

Robot Heads are fun. That's all I have to say about that. ;].

From top to bottom ...

-Auntie Tenna. *SOLD*

-Chrome Dome *SOLD*

-Bucket Head. *SOLD*

-Tetsujin *SOLD*

-Sentinel *SOLD*

-Robby *SOLD*

-Radar Robo. *SOLD*

*Click on an image for a larger version.*

Interview

I did an interview for this cool blog called "Artist Shout Outs".

Go and Check it out!
http://artshouts.blogspot.com/2009/03/artist-feature-erika-schulz.html

Aceo / Mar 2-8

More studies of flowers. These ones, like the others, are supposed to be like mini paintings. I drew them exactly like I would if I was to tackle a canvas. The composition and the backgrounds are totally indicative of my process in acrylic.

-Begonia

-Daliah

-Lily

-Columbine *SOLD*

-Honka Daliah

-Daisy

-Cone Flower *SOLD*

*Click on the image to magnify.*

$12.00 each.

Aceo / Feb 23 - Mar 1

More and more aceo's. I did these ones like I would my paintings. They are little thumbnails.

- Bleeding Hearts *SOLD*

- Lanterns *SOLD*

- Lilies *SOLD*

- Violets

- Prairie Mallow

- Magnolia

- Tradescantia

*Click on the image to magnify.*

$12.00 each.

Paintings / Feb 16-22

Spaceships ... what's not to like? Nothing. Its allllll gooood. :)

Actually these paintings were a little harder than the average painting. Trying to design something that dosnt look like a classic/cult design is challenging. The 5th piece is the most classic though. Its design is based on the Mercury Capsule. The 4th painting is also a classic design used in tin toys.

- The Arrow

- Deep Space

- Alien

- Made for Speed *Sold*

- Mercury or Bust

- Event Horizon

- The Hornet

*Click on the image to magnify.*

$30.00 each.

Paintings / Feb 9-15

Ok, so I will eventually get the hang of actually posting my one a day artworks when they are done. As opposed to weeks after the fact. Until that day comes though, you just get to enjoy them as they come. ;]

Here they are. Just pure fun.
MICROBES!!!

From top to bottom they are;

- STD 123

- Silicate

- Blue Algae

- Acute Syndrome

- Bacterium

- Polyp *Sold*

- Viral Agent *Sold*

*Click on the image to magnify. *

$30.00 each.

Aceo / Feb 2-8

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There should be seven drawings here, but I dont like the way one turned out, so im not showing it. These others though, I really like. I was tempted to colour the leaves in, because the actual colours are really beautiful, but I am always afraid I will wreck a drawing by adding colour. If I intend for it to be a colour drawing from the begining thats a different story, but there is something to be said for the purity of a straight on ink or graphite drawing.

*Click on the image to magnify.*

One a Days in Jan

If you want to check out all the paintings I did in January, you need to go to my website and see the whole collection there.

*Click to enter the site.*
http://www.tempeststudios.net/paintings.htm

I worked on my "Stone Icon" series in January, which culminated in the previously mentioned exhibit (Stone Icons: Revisited) at my Gallery in February.

Stone Icons: Revisited @ Gallery IS. Feb 2-28.

I have finally finished the paintings for my new show "Stone Icons: Revisited". Yay me! :)

I basically just started working on this show in January, but I figured since I am doing the artwork a day project, I might as well kill 2 birds with 1 stone.
All told, I have about 28 brand spanking new paintings. I may sneak in a couple more this week, and have them ready for show by the opening on Friday the 6th (6-8pm), but we shall see if that works out. ;]
Here are a few examples of the paintings. I will begin posting all the new works I completed in January this week as well.

Stone Icon: Cunning Rabbit, Stone Icon: Angry Lion, Stone Icon: Hungry Bear, Stone Icon: Wise Goat.

Gallery IS. 4930 Ross st. Downtown Red Deer, Ab. 403-341-4641. isgallery.blogspot.com

ACEO's / Jan 5 - 11

Aceo's are 2.5x3.5 inches.

-Orange Day Lily

-Yellow Day Lily *SOLD*

-Pink Day Lily *SOLD*

-Clematis One

-Clematis Two *SOLD*

-Magnolia

-Burgundy Columbine

*Click on the image to magnify.*

365 Challenge

In 2009 I have set myself a challenge. Inspired by the "painting a day", I will be working on 7 pieces of artwork every week, of every month this year. These pieces will primarily be miniatures, ranging from aceo's (2.5''x3.5'') to 5x7 inch canvas's. If I am painting in a series I may sneak some larger sizes in there. Expect paintings and drawings.

I will be blogging about my progress here, and showing off the completed works. I wont be posting everyday, but as often as I can.

As far as the trials and tribulations go, I didn't get off to the best of starts. My first 4 pieces (Jan 1st-4th) were way below standards so I gessoed/primed over them and plan on creating new works for those days. Let me tell you, I almost never paint over my paintings, so that indicates how awful they really were. At least I thought so. Trust me the new paintings will be much, much better.

This last week (Jan 5th - 11th) was a vast improvement. I completed 7 aceo's, all of which I am very pleased with. I shall be posting the images of these drawings very soon.

So I had a small stumble at the gate, but my momentum is growing for the better. Only 354 days to go!

SNOW!!

Well finally, we have some snow on the ground. Seriously, what does an Alberta girl have to do these days to see some of that white stuff fall from the sky? Sky dances? Magic potions? Cloud seeding?

I'm hoping this little bit of snow sticks around, and hopefully it wont be +10 next week.

Also, in case you didnt notice I have updated my website and there are many, many new paintings to see.

Also, I have miniature works in the Gallery IS Miniatures Exhibit during the month of December. Make sure you add Downtown Red Deer to your list of places to look for unique gifts. Its a really great show this year.

Have a Happy Holiday Season everyone! :)

Website Woes

There has'nt been many opportunities to update my website as of late, but very soon I will be getting that done.

I have a lot of artwork to display in the galleries, and lots more updates. If you have been paying attention, you will have seen a few of my newest works in my various journals/galleries and also in my Etsy shop.

Tempest Studios shall come out of its long sleep very soon. :)

Go and check out my friend Sara's Blog. In it she interviews other artists. I always find it interesting to hear what fellow artists have to say about themselves and their work.

http://artshouts.blogspot.com/

Someday soon she may even interview me. You will not want to miss that, because, well, im fascinateing. ;]