"The Water Bearer" painting

This is one of my recent paintings titled "The Water Bearer" 

It's acrylic on 24x36 in. stretched canvas.  The idea behind this painting came from wanting to know more about the astrological signs.  I did some research and decided that I would do a series of 12 paintings based off of the astrological signs.  I'm sorry but I'm not going to focus on the new sign at all.  Mainly because it reduces my sign (scorpio) down to a measly few days and puts me into a different sign which I dislike very much!   "The Water Bearer" is based off of the signs and symbols of Aquarius.  I'm excited to start the rest of the series :) 

"The Water Bearer" 2012 (c) stephanie allison

I also started two new paintings that I have in mind for an upcoming group show in April.  I just wish I had more time to paint!!

Collaboration with Tammy Mae Moon

The lovely and talented painter, Moon Spiral Art (Tammy Mae Moon) and I are collaborating on two new pieces. We are each starting one painting, then shipping it to each other to complete the other half. This is the first time that we have collaborated together and it's turning out to be a lot of fun so far. In fact this is the first collaboration that I have done and I hope to do more in the future because I'm enjoying the process very much! 

Today she posted a blog on the process of the first painting in which she's working on and you can view her progression shots ->  HERE 

Here is what I've been working on:

 I drew my image directly on the canvas panel and then got carried away while watching the Grammy's and didn't take many progress shots....  

initial rough sketch

starting to apply skin tones which in my case is grey skin 

adding some leaf/feather details to the shoulder

adding some more detail, playing around with the color scheme.  

The finished image is in my head, however the colors are usually something that comes to me while i'm creating her.  This is just a few hours of work, still lots to do!!  I can't wait to see how these paintings will turn out when completed!

End of the year wrap up!!

Well, it's the end to another fabulous year and I'm ready to see what next year brings!!  My first show of 2012 is going to be at the new Lamp Post Bar in Fresno,

	607 Divisadero St,, Fresno, CA 93721

I will have 8 paintings on display there for ArtHop, January 5th.  Hope to see you out there!! 

Here is my final painting from class, it's an acrylic/mixed media portrait of the "american girl". 

"She was a Young American" 2011

This next painting was a commission, and I've heard that shereally loves it and was very surprised to received it on Christmas Eve. 

"Melina" 2011 acrylic on canvas

This was another commission that was a Christmas Gift

"dolphin" 2011 mixed media on tea-stained paper

And this last one was a commission that went along with 2 previously completed paintings. She now happily owns 3 of them and has them hung in her bathroom.  :-)

"miss beluga" 2011 mixed media on tea-stained paper

Thank you to everyone who commissioned me to create a painting this holiday season. stay tuned for a new series of paintings related to the astrological signs.  I'm going to have to do some research on this and then get started on this new series!!! I'll also have a few new valentine's themed paintings ♥

where have i been!!

I feel so bad i have not updated my website in months!!! school is really keeping me busy this semester with 5 classes, and next semester i'll probably have 6.  this winter break i really hope to get a small series done. I'm toying with ideas at the moment, but also have a few commissions that need to get done!  Here are some pictures from my most recent event which was Arthop at Colligo Studios w/in Broadway Studios on 12.1.2011

upcoming shows

Next month is going to be really fun and busy for me in regards to shows.  First off I'll have 3 paintings at the Fresno Fair so make sure and stop by the fine art exhibition building and say hello to them.  Arthop will be on October 6th and I'll have artwork in 3 different locations...The Treasury is celebrating their 1 year anniversary which is soo awesome, i'm honored to be a part of that show.  I'll have one painting over there.  Also, the Pink Show will be celebrating it's 6th year at Chris Sorensen's Gallery and i'm currently working on a new painting for that show.  Lastly (for arthop) I'll be in a Halloween group art show at Colligo Studio which is within Broadway Studios.  I'll have a new painting for this show as well, plus a couple of oldies but goodies.  On October 8th i'll have a table at the 2nd annual Cancer Awareness Fundraiser at BeBeO's, i'll also hopefully be live painting there.  On October 15th I'll have a booth at the Get Pinked event at NoTown Tattoo..  On October 21st (friday) i'll most likely be in another halloween show at BeBeO's...the details on that one are not confirmed as of yet though!  So that's it in a nutshell....  hope to see you at 1 or more of these events next month!!  

artsy update

i'm here in Santa Cruz visitng my mom and family.  thought i'd post a little artsy update before i head off to an art show at the steinbeck center which is in honor of my great aunt, Auntie Arline.   We are very excited to be able to show her paintings at the national steinbeck center, it's going to be great fun..  

Also, i have a show going on tomorrow night in Culver City if you're in that area.  it's a fundraiser show for L.A.'s homeless.  Lunch Bunch was created by the wonderfully talented Ana Bagayan and i'm really excited and happy to be able to contribute to a great cause.  After the show ends, the paintings/prints will go on ebay for auction.  i will post more details later on...

 

http://lunchbunchco.blogspot.com/



This is the painting that will be auctioned off, 100% of the proceeds going to Lunch Bunch

Below is my newest completed painting, titled "blossom" acrylic on 18x24inch canvas.  This painting is soley for the Fresno Fair Blossom Trail Contest.  I'll be crossing my fingers to win this one.  The winner gets $700 and will be on the blossom trail poster for 2012.  I could really use tht money for school!!

"Blossom" 2011

Below is one of my newer paintings that i never posted, it was on display at Somos in Salinas last month...

"Metamorphosis" 2011

More soon!!  :)

artsy update

 what a busy week!! i've been busily working on finishing up a new painting for Friday's group show at SOMOS in Salinas.  Finally finished that one on sunday.  This week i've been tackling the final touches on the painting that i did for Beautiology Beauty Salon.  it's the biggest painting i've ever done. I'm loving it, and i hope they love it too!!  Thursday 8.4.11 is arthop and i'll be at the salon (event page) for most of the night with a few of my paintings and merchandise.  make sure and stop by to see the new beautiology painting!!  i'll also have a couple of paintings at City Hall thanks to Ma Ly, who has a large exhibit there on ArtHop night.  Friday morning i head out to the coast for the Somos Alumni Group Art Show.  Should be tons of fun!

sneak peak at my new piece for the somos alumni group art show.

snapshot from july's arthop

some of my loot from july's arthop..art by Jessica & Amber

at BeBeO's July 22nd for the art reception i had there.

 Thanks so much to everyone who came out to the art reception at BeBeO's!  It was a fun, chill evening and great to meet some of the folks that i've seen around facebook :-)

BeBeO's

Maya

 Check out the full album of the photos that Maya took during the 100 Girls show which was on June 2nd, 2011. I think she did a nice job!!  view more pics here >>  A 5 year old's perspective of the 100 Girls Show

Below the cupcake tower...photo by Maya