Instant nostalgia

Friends, Bob & Timmy's, Horseneck Beach, Tortilla Flats, Snickers Ice Cream bars, and I went fishing. I used Rollip to filter these photos. See you later, one crazy summer.

Charles LeDray at the ICA

Last night some friends and I checked out the Charles LeDray show at the ICA and it was the craziest and coolest thing ever. If you were ever into collecting minitures as a kid (aka if you are female) it is particularly mind blowing although anybody will be impressed by LeDray's talent. There are literally thousands of tiny handmade pieces of clothing and accessories and every detail is spot on. Out of the entire show there are only three found objects, which means when you're looking at the painstakingly recreated clothing stores LeDray made everything from the dust covered drop ceiling to the rows and rows of pint sized hangers.

Top image: Charles LeDray, "Overcoat," 2004.
Collection of Tom and Alice Tisch, New York.
Bottom image: Charles LeDray, MENS SUITS (installation view), 2009.
Courtesy of the artist and Sperone Westwater, New York. Photo: John Kennard.
Both from: http://www.icaboston.org

Dead Flowers Progress

Made some progress on my most recent cut paper piece. Still have approximately one million little flowers and skulls to paint and cut. AIEEEEEEE!!!! Then tonight, PEE WEE at the Brattle!!!!

Sketch of the Day 34: Bird Banner

Here's another sketch in the flash-tattooish style I've been thinking about.

Flashy flash

The last time I was in Chicago I was looking for some Mike Giant books but ended up getting Tattoo Mystique-The Art and World of Angelique Houtkamp instead. Check it out! Also the staff at Quimbys was super nice and helpful. Two thumbs up. Here's a flash/tattoo inspired lady.

Dead Flowers colorstudy

Inspired in part by The Rolling Stones, my friend Karina's favorite color palette, wedding season, fascinators and my earlier ghostwords piece...soon to be painted cut and pieced together.

Paper Machete!

The first issue of Paper Machete is here! I'm so stoked to be part of this awesome magazine that has brought together so many amazing and talented people. Hi-fives all around and a big thank you to Jason for including me in the first issue. You can see a preview of what's inside here. Ask me if you're interested in getting a copy.

Sketch of the Day 33: Beach Party

Experimented with a new combo of digital and traditional for this test-going to make it into a finished piece. WITH SOMETHING IN THE WATER. And the water won't be a photo. Also, this is the coolest thing I got from Quimby's this past weekend in Chicago. Batforum. Prepare to pee your pants. Unless you don't think the idea of bats talking about art is funny. I also saw Fantastic Mr. Fox. I hadn't cause I was all "whatever. how good can it be?" The answer is really "cussing" good.

Pills!

I picked up Valley of the Dolls from the infamous free table at work. I haven't ready any of it yet but it's pink and about drug abuse so I'm sure it's going to be a super read. Here's a detail of a piece I'm working on that's along the same lines.

Painting Preview

A detail of a piece I just finished for my show in July. Exciting details to come!

Sketch of the Day 32: Ghostwords

A sketch for one of the new paintings I'm working on. I have a lot to do! And lots of exciting things are happening! AGGGHHHH!!!

Sketch of the Day 31: Ladies

Look-more sketches of girls! Also a big thank you to all the people who came out to the second "Get Your Freak On!" opening at Space 242 last Friday. The artist talk for the show is May 21st from 7-8pm. For more info got to http://www.space242.com/.

Sketch of the Day 30: Ring of Fire

"Love is a burning flame..."

Sketch of the Day 29: ZZZZZZ

Wow. I've really taken a break from this haven't I? I've been busy, I swear! I went to Chicago! Tonight I'll be at Space242 for the 2nd opening of Get Your Freak On! Be there! Free adult beverages! 242 E. Berkeley St 2nd Floor 6-8pm get there on time because they literally kick everyone out at 8. xoxo-Amanda

Sketch of the Day 28: Friends!

Sometimes you hate things for the wrong reasons. Like, I'm not talking about the Starlite Lounge, but maybe I am. And then one day you accept it for what it is-a place to watch your friends eat corndogs and listen to 90's hip hop. My bad.

Sketch of the Day 27: Ghost Park

Here is a picture of a beautiful and magical park I saw in Belgium. Then I drew some ghosts on it.

Sketch of the Day 26: Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who helped make my birthday so awesome. You're the best!

Sketch of the Day 25: Girlmonster

Attack!

Sketch of the Day 24: Bunny Beignet

Floro bunnies serving baked goods!

Sketch of the Day 23: Creep

"Oh my GOD. Look at all these CREEPS!!!!"

Sketch of the Day 22: Smiths

Mozz! Forever & ever. I drew this on the back of a really nice note someone wrote me.

Sketch of the Day 21: That Teenage Feeling

This weekend was like summer vacation.

Sketch of the Day 20: Veggie Burger Breakup

R.F. O'Sullivan's has amazing burgers, it's true. But their best kept secret was their veggie burgers. They were handmade and they were amazing. And then one day they were gone. I just wish I knew what I did to push them away, you know? I imagine bumping into them on the street and practice what I would say. In the end I'd probably just play it cool, even though they were the only veggie burgers I ever truly loved.

Sister of the Bride

Sometimes the free table at work has really amazing things. Like the copy of Sundown I found on VHS. Or Dustin Diamond's memoir "Behind the Bell". My friend found this beat up copy of Beverly Cleary's "Sister of the Bride" and though it smells not unlike death, I really like the illustrations by Beth and Joe Krush. Also, breaking news-it stopped raining.

Sketch of the Day 19: Cloudhead

It's been raining forever. It's really uplifting. I'm being sarcastic.

Sketch of the Day 18: Finished Rainboots painting

Ta-da! The finished rain boots painting. Giving it to my friend tonight for her birthday-hope she likes it!

Sketch of the Day 17: Red Raincoat

Working on a small painting for a friend-here are my two options-white background or black?

Sketch of the Day 16: Brush Pens

I picked up some sepia brush pens a while ago. Here's some stuff I did with them while thinking about that bearded lady painting I finished recently. Now off to the square with Jordo. Woot.

Sketch of the Day 14 & 15

"I was a hippie I had a skateboard..." Hey you know what's kind of a challenge? Posting a sketch every day. First world problems!!!!

Sketch of the Day 13: Burrito Bunny

I'm starving! Here's a bunny I drew in Flash! And my bearded lady piece is going to be in the 242 "Get Your Freak On!" show. Hooooo-ray!

Sketch of the Day 12

Sketch of the Day 11:I like stuff!

OMGIT'SNICEOUTSIDE. And I no longer feel like I have demons in my stomach! YESSSSS. Here are some things I like: iced coffee! hilarious garage rock video! everything bagel! bunnies! hearts!

Sketch of the Day 10: Hey Ho Let's Go!

Here's the Ramones painting that I did for my brother for his birthday. Yay Jordo!

Sketch of the Day 9

I skipped a day but it was only because I felt like I was getting punched in the gut constantly yesterday. Which incidentally made me think of death. And skulls.

Sketch of the Day 8

Sketch of the Day 7: Evil Beer

The immortal words of Henry from Party Down.

Sketch of the Day: 6

My brother's birthday is coming up. My brother who loves the Ramones.

I Was A Teenage Bearded Lady: Sketch of the Day 5

Detail of a piece I submitted for the Space242 "Get Your Freak On!" show. It's not a sketch! It's a painting! Owowowow.

Deep Thoughts: Sketch of the Day 4

Oh snap! What is this like, day 3? Day 4? and I'm still doing this? Wow. I'm totally gonna do it for, like, a week kid. For real.

Sketch of the Day: Day 3

Inspired by Janice from the muppets and this awful show. Since my mystery cable went away I have been redefining what I consider acceptable television entertainment, but I'm not that desperate CW. Geez.

Sketch of the Day: Day 2

New rules!!!! It's a sketch of the day, and I might give it a time limit like, under 30 min. Anyway, day 2. Wooooo!

Experimental Jet Set

Once upon a time I said I was going to do a sketch everyday and post it on the interwebs. And now, I think I might actually do it. I've already set the bar really, really high with this meaningful piece I created just last night. It's about the human condition, obviously.