Oh, Portland....

Portland, Oregon is a beautiful city. Unless you're trying to navigate through construction on one-way streets.

Finding my way to the downtown Art Media store for the demo yesterday morning was not so bad until I discovered two blocks before my destination was closed down.... Thank goodness I was running super early and had time to circle the area three times before finally getting onto the right street just to find out where to park.

Oh, Portland...

The demo at the Downtown Art Media was quiet. Several people interested in discovering what PanPastels were, but just quiet in general.

Then off like a shot to Beaverton....what should have taken 13 minutes (according to Google Maps) took closer to 40 while trying to find my way to the streets the map directed after re-routing from the parking structure. Inhaled some food and into the Beaverton Art Media where a number of people were waiting for me!

The day was overall very exciting, meeting new people and showing them a new-ish medium.

Coming up, there's a show opening at the Emerald Art Center November 2nd featuring students of Jerry Dame's workshops this past year. I'll have a portrait and a still-life on display. If you're in the Springfield area, check it out.

Also, shortly thereafter, it's time for the Tools of the Trade show at the UofO! One of my favorite events all year.





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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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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.

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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