The Big 500 Show.

Have you heard of The Big 500 Show

at the Peoples Art of Portland Gallery?

It's an amazing array of art from 500 local Artists,

all for sale for only $40!

Here are a few collages featuring my 

scratchboard animals that will be available.

Show starts at 2pm on Saturday, December 13th,

get there early for the best selection!

Scratchboard Progression.

I thought you might like to see how I work.

So here is a little series of shots taken as I worked

on this new scratchboard of Toots the goat.

First I draw the major outlines of my subjects body.

And then start on one little corner creating scratches

that create texture and shading.

I continue, and give myself pep talks to keep going.

Sometimes I get anxious about how it will turn out.

And finally when I feel I have scratched enough,

I say it's done.  

It's such a fun art form.  I feel quite lucky to have stumbled upon it.

Artist of the Month at Crafty Wonderland.

I feel so honored to be selected to be November's Artist of the Month

at the Crafty Wonderland shop in downtown Portland.

Cathy and Torie did such a fantastic job setting up my wares.

Head on down to the shop and find my Original Collages,

Collage and Scratchboard Prints, Magnets, Jewelry and Notecards.

Plus a few other fun bits and bobs.

Here is a link to the Crafty Wonderland write up about me

with more pictures and information.

Plus, come see me at the Super Colossal Crafty Wonderland Sale,

December 8th and 9th at the Oregon Convention Center.