Still rolling on

Things just keep on rolling. I'm working on a piece to submit for the Gallery at the Airport in Eugene. Meanwhile, at Trader Joe's, we're getting ready for the big Civil War game next week - UofO Ducks vs. OSU Beavers. Oldest rivalry in the nation. And to celebrate, we're going to be ordering TONS of red roses and I'm making a large sign that is the "Civil War for the Roses."

Apparently now, The Oregonian, a state-wide newspaper, will be coming out on Thursday, the day of the game, to do a report on everything we're doing.

Eep!

Add into that an email yesterday, asking if I would like to do a demo sometime this winter at the UofO Creative Duck (where the Tools of the Trade was held). I couldn't have said YES! faster. More details on that as I know them.

Needless to say, I'm bouncing off the walls.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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Tools of the Trade, Day 2!

Wow! What a couple of days! So many wonderful people and artists there, lots and lots of laughs and caffeine, but we made it through, and even got not only a little art done, but a LOT of art done!

"Little Megan"
20"x28" Pastel on Colorfix paper

"Come and Get Me"
20"x28" Pastel on Colorfix paper

"On a Hike"
28"x20" Pastel on Colorfix paper

"Freesia 1"
28"x20" Pastel on Colorfix paper

In case I haven't said it yet (but I know I have) I LOVE COLORFIX! These photos were not edited in any way for color adjustment - that's just how brightly the color pops from the way the paper grabs onto the pastels. And hopefully I've turned some other artists onto it as well.

Some other pictures of other artists at the show...

Erika, who also works for the Creative Duck (where the event was held), has an amazing hand for Illuminated Manuscripts.

Ursula Stocke does beautiful oils with bright, vivid colors. Check out her other stuff too!

Dan Chen (doing the amazing sculpture) and Do Mi Stauber (who does beautiful, detailed colored pencil drawings).

And a few shots of where I was working (and me working.)

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New Website

Well, here's a little something I've been futzing with for about the last week - http://www.wix.com/BrandiYork/Art-of-Brandi-York - A gallery and portfolio site. Don't worry - this will still be around. But that one is a bit more official and everything in one place.

Today was the first day of the Tools of the Trade and MAN! I am BEAT! But it was so amazing and so much fun. Everyone there is just a kick to be around and the energy of all of the artists and art lovers makes me wish this happened more than once a year.

Tomorrow, I'll be posting photos from the show. Stay tuned!

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Grady

A quick sketch of an amazing photo of my brother, taken by Kate Noelle.

I'll hopefully be doing a more refined pastel of this later.

Title: Sketch of Grady
Date: Nov. 13, 2009
Size: 9x12
Medium: Graphite
Availability: NA


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Tools of the Trade

Well, it's almost here. Tools of the Trade is in a week. I've finally about narrowed down what I'm going to be drawing there...mostly. :D If you're in the Eugene area, stop on by. You'll be amazed at this show if you've never been. Having gone in years past, I'm incredibly honored that they've asked me to be one of the demoing artists this year. Let's say I'm just a *little* nervous.

History of Eugene murals - finally completed

Well, the last of the History of Eugene pieces went up at the Trader Joe's in Eugene this last week. Number six depicted the Olympic Track and Field Trials held at Hayward Field, July, 2008.


Title: Track and Field Trials, 2008
Size: 48x72
Medium: Pastel on panel


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Mayor's Art Show piece - finished and detail

Title: Danni
Date: Sept 20, 2009
Size: 20x28
Medium: Pastel on Colorfix paper
Availability: Not yet available


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Mayor's Art Show piece - work in progress 2

Well, here we are - day two of work, about another 3 hours on it; it's slowly starting to meld into the shape I'm looking for. Thank gods for the husband who has an eye for what's wrong. :D

Anyhow, here we are - work in progress number 2. Enjoy!





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Mayor's Art Show piece - work in progress 1

Two posts in one day.... I think this is some sort of a record...

Anyhow, as promised, work in progress shots of the piece I'm doing for the Springfield Mayor's Art Show in October. The piece is 20"x28" (roughly - art paper never seems to be evenly sized) on Colorfix paper.

The reference image - a photo of a dear friend who was sweet enough to do some modeling for me.

Because of the truly bizarre and yet intriguing angle of the photo, I had to graph the image to accurately transfer it. Not something I usually do (or particularly like doing) but I felt it was a necessary evil to get it quickly and accurately enlarged to the page.

Here we are about an hour after graphing. Mostly laid in the background, starting a bit of detailing here and there. It's going along quite well so far, I think, and I'm reminded just how much I LOVE Colorfix paper. It's a bit pricey but worth every penny.

More to come!

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Upcoming show

I got a very interesting and exciting phone call today while working at Trader Joe's. The University of Oregon has their annual Tools of the Trade show in November (this year, the 18th and 19th). I've attended the last two years as much as I could to see the various product demos and pick up some tips from the artists demoing.

This year, they have asked me to demo pastels.

I'm incredibly excited about this prospect. Just to get to spend two days talking art with people and drawing... And I'm also terrified.... What am I going to draw?!

Meanwhile, I have a piece in the pre-work stages that will be entered into the Springfield Mayor's Art Show. I will post progress photos of that once I am able to start it.

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Continuing on...

Number 5 in the series of History of Eugene for Trader Joe's.



Title: Filming of 'Animal House', 1977
Size: 48x72
Medium: Pastel on panel



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Been a while

Work has kept me busy, but as I sit relaxing in San Francisco, I finally find some time to post a few of the pieces I've been working on for Trader Joe's in Eugene. Currently, 5 of 6 are finished. But for the moment, here are 3 of them.



Title: Eugene Fire Department, 1913
Size: 48x72
Medium: Pastel on panel



Title: Willamette Street, 1940
Size: 48x72
Medium: Pastel on panel



Title: Willamette Street, c.1960
Size: 48x72
Medium: Pastel on panel



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World of Warcraft Portrait commissions open

Commissions are now open for World of Warcraft character portraits!

Below are examples of mediums available, all using my human warlock Adrazel as an example.

Mediums, sizes and prices -

Pencil 8.5"x11" $40


Marker (greyscale) 4.5"x7" $20; 9"x12" $40


Pastel 9"x12" $40

*All prices are for bust shots only. Full body piece prices will be discussed (based on complexity of armor)*

What will I need from you? A couple good screenshots of your character (different angles are preferred) and if there is anyone that you picture you character looking like. (Actors, singers, your grandmother...if that's the case, please supply photos. :D)

Please feel free to email me if you have any questions or comments or want to order a commission!

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July 2, 2009

Today's daily offering is a completed painting, plus a work in progress of yet another painting. Enjoy! And as always, if you have any questions, please feel free to email me or post a comment.


Title: Rose 1
Date: July 2, 2009
Size: 24"x30"
Medium: Oil on canvas
Availability: For Sale - $600


Title: Untitled work in progress
Date: July 2, 2009
Size: 16"x20"
Medium: Oil on canvas
Availability: Not yet available

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Where have I been?

Well, I had to slack off a bit for a while. My inlaws were in town, and much to my great pleasure, they helped get my studio in tip-top shape. So I thought I would share some of the fantastic changes!

New light!!!!

Check out all of the storage!

And of course - it's Mouse approved.

Work in Progress - June 16, 2009

I thought I would share an oil painting I've been working on the past few days. Inspired by a rose in the garden that screamed to be painted.




I will post further progress as I draw closer (ha, no pun intended) to finishing the piece.

Daily Offering for June 15, 2009

Title: Mistress of the Blade
Date: June 15, 2009
Size: 4.5"x7"
Medium: Copic Marker
Availability: For Sale - $30

Daily Offering for June 14, 2009

Title: Elven Rogue
Date: June 14, 2009
Size: 4.5"x7"
Medium: Copic Marker
Availability: For Sale - $30

Daily Offering for June 13, 2009

So yes, I know it's the 14th, but the piece was done and supposed to be posted yesterday. So, today is a double dosing of Daily Offerings.



Title: The Hunters
Date: June 13, 2009
Size: 4.5"x7"
Medium: Copic Marker
Availability: For Sale - $30

Daily Offering for June 12, 2009

The first Daily Offering.


Title: Take Flight
Date: June 12, 2009
Size: 4.5"x7"
Medium: Copic Marker
Availability: For Sale - $30

Well, here we are. I'm just getting my feet a bit wet here, but it's not as though I've never blogged before. *grin*

Ideally, this will be where I post daily small pieces of art and on occasion, larger pieces, both finished and in progress. So, with that in mind, away I go!