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FINALLY I have it up and running! My long awaited etsy shop. I have dreamed about getting it going for years and now I finally have something to show for my long hours huddled by my craft table. I can't tell you how exciting it is to have a space that showcases my work. It has been awhile since I have really sat in the studio, and now it's all I can think about. Stay tuned for updates on my creative process and be on the lookout for tutorials! Now that I can't stop creating I want to spread the obsession to anyone who stumbles upon my blog! Click on link above if you want to see more! </div>
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I created this surreal pen drawing of a toucan a couple months ago but just forgot to upload. I continue to do these drawings but still have not figured out how to take it to the next level. I don't think of them as complete drawings but rather sketches that will inspire something yet to be determined. I have been doing a lot of surreal pen drawing of various animals, specifically birds, but don't really know why. And I want to know why! It feels like an unconscious doodle, very meditative when I'm drawing these. Hmmm... Can you sense my uncertainty? </div>
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</div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17121652873826314160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4365388119227056382.post-72239152524667570112011-05-16T08:11:00.000-07:002011-05-16T08:11:07.781-07:00Photography<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dRzTGA8aioQ/TdE8qfnhf8I/AAAAAAAAAdE/M4tN7qjDH1Q/s1600/DSC00334.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dRzTGA8aioQ/TdE8qfnhf8I/AAAAAAAAAdE/M4tN7qjDH1Q/s320/DSC00334.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I took this photograph of my father for a painting class and never ended up using it. I ran across it in my iphoto and really enjoyed all the the activity moving around him and the expression on his face. Wish I had a nicer camera but I think even with a basic camera this photo has a strong narrative. My dad is a small business owner in a small central Minnesota town. Its inspiring to be his daughter and know that he had the motivation and drive to take my grandfathers bankrupt company and turn it into a business that has supported our family for 30+ years. </div><br />
</div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17121652873826314160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4365388119227056382.post-8054328967939721362011-03-13T12:25:00.000-07:002011-03-13T12:25:19.085-07:00Rainy Day Illustartion<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-aD2jLPG1tQo/TX0ZwTzjlfI/AAAAAAAAAa4/kBKngrhcycE/s1600/IMG_4220.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="301" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-aD2jLPG1tQo/TX0ZwTzjlfI/AAAAAAAAAa4/kBKngrhcycE/s320/IMG_4220.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I worked on this illustration over the summer while interning at the AhHaa School of the Arts in Telluride, CO and stumbled upon it was I was organizing a mess of papers. Hope you enjoy:)</div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17121652873826314160noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4365388119227056382.post-10484271426165665522011-02-10T15:04:00.000-08:002011-02-10T15:04:02.598-08:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span id="goog_1998657065"></span><span id="goog_1998657066"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IMV63VUqgxc/TVRureGK1-I/AAAAAAAAAaY/TSXLx_jHxvQ/s1600/IMG_4323.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IMV63VUqgxc/TVRureGK1-I/AAAAAAAAAaY/TSXLx_jHxvQ/s320/IMG_4323.JPG" width="228" /></a></div><br />
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</div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17121652873826314160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4365388119227056382.post-38023442135971637412011-02-03T09:58:00.000-08:002011-02-03T09:58:00.563-08:00an Infatuation.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1mqbZgIAA7o/TUrq-i-hAcI/AAAAAAAAAaM/64vpd5qyjR4/s1600/IMG_4317.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1mqbZgIAA7o/TUrq-i-hAcI/AAAAAAAAAaM/64vpd5qyjR4/s320/IMG_4317.JPG" width="219" /></a></div>I've been doing these pen drawings a lot lately and I'm still unsure where they are going to lead. I'd like to try drawing at a larger scale to see what would happen. I'm intrigued by the final results but a little unsure of how to talk about them. It is a mystery at this point. I'm infatuated to say the least. </div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17121652873826314160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4365388119227056382.post-15820238624959083402011-02-03T09:48:00.000-08:002011-02-03T09:48:25.822-08:00More Birds<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1mqbZgIAA7o/TUrpyVTuWLI/AAAAAAAAAaE/n-DRld5vxtM/s1600/IMG_4309.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="302" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1mqbZgIAA7o/TUrpyVTuWLI/AAAAAAAAAaE/n-DRld5vxtM/s320/IMG_4309.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1mqbZgIAA7o/TUGW32gFY2I/AAAAAAAAAZI/8D1HNZjFJcQ/s1600/IMG_4211.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1mqbZgIAA7o/TUGW32gFY2I/AAAAAAAAAZI/8D1HNZjFJcQ/s320/IMG_4211.JPG" width="244" /></a></div>I have been involved so intensely in my student teaching this fall I have had no time to post, but that doesn't mean I wasn't creating art. I worked with an AP Studio class at the high school for the past ten weeks and they inspired me so much. Its great to be surrounded by such creative and innovative students who are willing to soak up any advice and critique you have to give them. Truly an inspiring group. 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To see what I have been up to for the past two months you should check out my "<a href="http://experimentsinarteducation.blogspot.com/">Experiments in Art Education</a>" blog!Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17121652873826314160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4365388119227056382.post-26949268295777906402010-07-28T23:21:00.000-07:002010-07-28T23:26:41.916-07:00Felt Pillows Make Me Happy<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1mqbZgIAA7o/TFEeSn3YTKI/AAAAAAAAARU/Z5b-_HkAtAg/s1600/IMG_3613.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 283px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1mqbZgIAA7o/TFEeSn3YTKI/AAAAAAAAARU/Z5b-_HkAtAg/s320/IMG_3613.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499209925283826850" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span>I made this felt pillow today in hopes of creating a whimsical accent piece for my house. 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Maybe more of a botanical inspired pillow with an emphasis on embroidery?</div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17121652873826314160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4365388119227056382.post-69340806580852771662010-07-27T23:59:00.000-07:002010-07-28T00:00:14.499-07:00Botanical Painting From My Imagination<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1mqbZgIAA7o/TE_VbxUw_eI/AAAAAAAAARM/tX-LB92Ksas/s1600/IMG_3608.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 251px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1mqbZgIAA7o/TE_VbxUw_eI/AAAAAAAAARM/tX-LB92Ksas/s320/IMG_3608.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498848343116283362" /></a>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17121652873826314160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4365388119227056382.post-57623896823661815252010-07-26T19:42:00.000-07:002010-07-26T19:46:30.069-07:00New Ceramic Work<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1mqbZgIAA7o/TE5H61qJeYI/AAAAAAAAAQM/VDdtu22I328/s1600/IMG_3603.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 312px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1mqbZgIAA7o/TE5H61qJeYI/AAAAAAAAAQM/VDdtu22I328/s400/IMG_3603.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498411271227799938" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1mqbZgIAA7o/TE5H6UNmIhI/AAAAAAAAAQE/wsFbUb08BxE/s1600/IMG_3597.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1mqbZgIAA7o/TE5H6UNmIhI/AAAAAAAAAQE/wsFbUb08BxE/s400/IMG_3597.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498411262249673234" /></a>I have been throwing and hand building a lot here and I decided to take some pictures for proof. Im really enjoying this floral motif, it has this whimsical quality that makes me want to make more! Please excuse the poor picture quality...Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17121652873826314160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4365388119227056382.post-69429877933622541872010-07-14T10:55:00.000-07:002010-07-14T10:59:03.394-07:00Snail Mail<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1mqbZgIAA7o/TD36WqHTlDI/AAAAAAAAAP8/nyJ7vU36eoA/s1600/IMG_3509.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1mqbZgIAA7o/TD36WqHTlDI/AAAAAAAAAP8/nyJ7vU36eoA/s400/IMG_3509.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493822387630871602" /></a>Here is another plein air sketch i did that i decided to cut up into postcards to send my loverly roommates while we are all separated in different areas of the country this summer. Miss you guys!Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17121652873826314160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4365388119227056382.post-38688232546406775222010-07-12T21:27:00.000-07:002010-07-12T21:29:18.610-07:00Botanical Drawings From My Imagination<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1mqbZgIAA7o/TDvrfo7hxNI/AAAAAAAAAP0/i8EFz0y5erE/s1600/IMG_3501.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1mqbZgIAA7o/TDvrfo7hxNI/AAAAAAAAAP0/i8EFz0y5erE/s400/IMG_3501.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493243099304019154" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1mqbZgIAA7o/TDvrfM8tmgI/AAAAAAAAAPs/Tc3ROoWHcsk/s1600/IMG_3503.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1mqbZgIAA7o/TDvrfM8tmgI/AAAAAAAAAPs/Tc3ROoWHcsk/s400/IMG_3503.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493243091792796162" /></a>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17121652873826314160noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4365388119227056382.post-64129460203765377392010-07-12T21:22:00.000-07:002010-07-12T21:26:42.824-07:00Plein Air Sketch<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1mqbZgIAA7o/TDvqNepx2pI/AAAAAAAAAPk/iT_Xay91zZE/s1600/IMG_3504.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 357px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1mqbZgIAA7o/TDvqNepx2pI/AAAAAAAAAPk/iT_Xay91zZE/s400/IMG_3504.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493241687795948178" /></a>The Plein Air Festival recently took place in Telluride, CO a week ago. Through out the week there were artist lines up in main street, in ditches, and on trails all capturing the beauty of Telluride one painting at a time. I decided to take part by completing a little sketch along the San Miguel river trail.Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17121652873826314160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4365388119227056382.post-70078209839783181492010-07-12T21:20:00.000-07:002010-07-12T21:22:17.754-07:00Open Figure Drawing 7/12/10<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1mqbZgIAA7o/TDvp0_SGBgI/AAAAAAAAAPc/ta7tV2qELz4/s1600/IMG_3487.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 211px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1mqbZgIAA7o/TDvp0_SGBgI/AAAAAAAAAPc/ta7tV2qELz4/s400/IMG_3487.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493241267058247170" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1mqbZgIAA7o/TDvp0LaZ_nI/AAAAAAAAAPU/L3XofW3iKtY/s1600/IMG_3486.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 258px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1mqbZgIAA7o/TDvp0LaZ_nI/AAAAAAAAAPU/L3XofW3iKtY/s400/IMG_3486.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493241253134466674" /></a>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17121652873826314160noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4365388119227056382.post-48895233324758293162010-07-07T19:30:00.001-07:002010-07-07T19:43:19.768-07:00Some New "Botanical-Like"Drawings<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1mqbZgIAA7o/TDU5O91-WFI/AAAAAAAAAPM/ZGxZXV9YdA4/s1600/IMG_3446.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 296px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1mqbZgIAA7o/TDU5O91-WFI/AAAAAAAAAPM/ZGxZXV9YdA4/s400/IMG_3446.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491358249930086482" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1mqbZgIAA7o/TDU5ORhsTLI/AAAAAAAAAPE/LIjcASOaCDc/s1600/IMG_3444.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1mqbZgIAA7o/TDU5ORhsTLI/AAAAAAAAAPE/LIjcASOaCDc/s400/IMG_3444.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491358238033857714" /></a>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17121652873826314160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4365388119227056382.post-10769457434203414412010-06-29T20:02:00.000-07:002010-06-29T20:11:46.279-07:00Open Figure Drawing 6/28/10<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1mqbZgIAA7o/TCq0W84PSNI/AAAAAAAAAO8/N9OhVr-6_7o/s1600/IMG_3462.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 248px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1mqbZgIAA7o/TCq0W84PSNI/AAAAAAAAAO8/N9OhVr-6_7o/s400/IMG_3462.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488397402296502482" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1mqbZgIAA7o/TCq0WACMnuI/AAAAAAAAAO0/BbDD_97Qw6A/s1600/IMG_3464.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 233px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1mqbZgIAA7o/TCq0WACMnuI/AAAAAAAAAO0/BbDD_97Qw6A/s400/IMG_3464.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488397385963708130" /></a>The AhHaa School for the Arts offers an open drawing studio on Monday nights this summer. I went for the first time yesterday and got some exciting results. I haven't drawn the figure from life in about a year and a half and it felt good to play with line quality and contour lines again. I love exploring other mediums, but it is drawing that really engages my mind and challenges my skills. Hopefully next week I will gain some equally exciting result. (zoom in to check out details)Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17121652873826314160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4365388119227056382.post-9852822567378499082010-06-25T17:59:00.000-07:002010-06-25T18:22:14.558-07:00Telluride, Colorado<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1mqbZgIAA7o/TCVSEw9a95I/AAAAAAAAAOs/DcE4S-YAt9U/s1600/IMG_3448.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1mqbZgIAA7o/TCVSEw9a95I/AAAAAAAAAOs/DcE4S-YAt9U/s400/IMG_3448.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486881962836293522" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1mqbZgIAA7o/TCVSEZQeSaI/AAAAAAAAAOk/JOa5ORsbPyM/s1600/IMG_3447.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 246px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1mqbZgIAA7o/TCVSEZQeSaI/AAAAAAAAAOk/JOa5ORsbPyM/s400/IMG_3447.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486881956473751970" /></a>I have arrived in Telluride, Colorado for an internship this summer and I'm trying to seek inspiration from a place that is in a different direction from my previous work. I've been doing some pen drawings of wild flowers just to get my hand on a drawing utensil but i hope to break out the watercolor soon. I will be taking a plein air adult class at the AhHaa School for the Arts this summer and Im excited to learn about different techniques and practices. Until then, enjoy the simplicity of pen.Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17121652873826314160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4365388119227056382.post-8823745880168369402010-03-07T22:31:00.000-08:002010-03-07T22:33:35.816-08:00Another addition to the series<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1mqbZgIAA7o/S5SZ3qDaOSI/AAAAAAAAAOM/LrW7-97X4Lo/s1600-h/IMG_3104.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 301px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1mqbZgIAA7o/S5SZ3qDaOSI/AAAAAAAAAOM/LrW7-97X4Lo/s400/IMG_3104.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446147030858217762" /></a>Oil on Canvas<div>12"x9"</div><div><br /></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17121652873826314160noreply@blogger.com0