Colour Me There!
I'm really excited right now because my artwork is currently on display at the wonderful Pandemonium Cafe in Paddington. My exhibition is called: Retroverts (series 1) Colour Me There! It's the first time that I've displayed my art in public (besides the photos I've previously included here on my blog) so I'm a little nervous. I'm more chuffed about it than nervous though, so all good. Pando's is a much loved & popular 70s style retro themed cafe in Brisbane. So the exposure will be great & my paintings certainly do look very happy hangin' out on the lime green wall amongst all the ultra cool retro decor. Displayed (& available for sale!) are twelve (acrylic on 8 x 8 inch stretched canvases) colourful & kitsch/retro inspired paintings. The "Doggone Beat" painting from a few posts ago is also included. Anyways, if you live in Brisbane & would like to check out my little paintings, that would be ever so awesome. If you need a little more incentive, Pando's Cafe has a lovely vibe, oh-so-yummy food & exceptional coffee!
Here's a photo of "Doo-Wop-Biddy-Diddy" - one of the twelve paintings from the exhibition.
I've also submitted "Doo-Wop-Biddy-Diddy" to Illustration Friday this week because I thought the topic for this week, "theory" was perfect for her. I was concerned about her pursuing her dreams of being a doo-wop singer. Or any kind of singer actually, due to the fact that she has no mouth. A distinct disadvantage for one who wishes to sing. So I'm hopeful doo-wop girl will find comfort & inspiration in this week's IF topic, because, in theory, anything is possible! Therefore I believe one should always follow their dreams. Regardless of how silly they may seem to others.
Retroverts (series 1) Colour Me There! - 17 Feb - 19 April.
Pandemonium Cafe, 215 Given Terrace, Paddington, QLD.
Here's a photo of "Doo-Wop-Biddy-Diddy" - one of the twelve paintings from the exhibition.
I've also submitted "Doo-Wop-Biddy-Diddy" to Illustration Friday this week because I thought the topic for this week, "theory" was perfect for her. I was concerned about her pursuing her dreams of being a doo-wop singer. Or any kind of singer actually, due to the fact that she has no mouth. A distinct disadvantage for one who wishes to sing. So I'm hopeful doo-wop girl will find comfort & inspiration in this week's IF topic, because, in theory, anything is possible! Therefore I believe one should always follow their dreams. Regardless of how silly they may seem to others.
Retroverts (series 1) Colour Me There! - 17 Feb - 19 April.
Pandemonium Cafe, 215 Given Terrace, Paddington, QLD.
Comments
Best of luck at your show...I'd drop in, but I'm not up for a 24 hour flight.
Post pics of all your art on display in the show (on the lime walls)
Remember: we're living vicariously through you!
I love the retro look of this and the fun writing. Good for you for getting your work out there for all to enjoy!
Oh, I've meant to ask you if you've ever seen the movie "I Married An Axe Murderer?" There's a Harriet character in it and Mike Meyers plays her beat-poet boyfriend. He does this great song/beat poetry tribute to her which always has me on the floor!
xoxo
Karen Otto
A`Musements
aka Hey Harriet Fan Club Prez
love it!
g'luck with the show!
lolo - I've not seen that movie but I'll try tracking it down because I'm a sucker for bad beat poetry :)
diva - Living vicariously through me? hehe...I'd better liven things up a little then because I have to confess that my life is rather regular & ordinary. Unfortunately not one worth living vicariously through I'm afraid ;)
Karen - Oh Karen you crack me up! Miss Australia? Yikes! So am I expected to parade around in my swimsuit now? Eeeeek! Thanks prez ;) x
i have a suggestion for doowopgirl, could she try singing thru her nose? or an alternative orifice? ;D
Congrats on your exhibit and best of luck! =D
If I was closer, I would go and get the Do Wop piece. I absolutely adore it.
I hope the whole lot sells & you're in further demand.
& not that your work is derivitive of Sanrio- but Hello Kitty doesn't have a mouth either, & she's quite adventuresome!
=^.^=