Friendly Reminder to Wee Art Collectors

From Mice to Monsters : Illustrations for Children

is on view for 1 more week only!

440 Gallery

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A series of artist talks/demos are scheduled on Sundays at 4:40 

:: Tomorrow :: July 15th : Sara Woolley, Kievan Havens & Buket Erdogan

will be presenting work & discussing their process

*Click here for more information :)

Come See Us!

440 Gallery is at 440 6th Ave nr 9th St in Park Slope, Brooklyn

Subway: F & G to 7th Ave; R to 4th 

 Hours: Th & Fri 4-7 pm, Sat & Sun 11-7 pm. show closes July 22nd

Ohhhh, the Dog Days of July

Illustration Friday chose my word SUSPEND as this week's challenge!

If you don't know about this site, take a look. It's a fun way to have your work seen

or to find something fresh out there. No need to be a pro to enter, simply 

illustrate the week's new topic for a chance to have your piece selected and

showcased the following Friday :) 

This week's winner for last week's topic "Refresh" by Liz Apple

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*that happy adorable dog above is not mine :o/

My friend, Melissa, recognized him and owner from a 

Park Slope dog run, great face & demeanor.

We were at a great little cafe called Cafe Madeline 

delicious sandwiches, on Sullivan Street Bakery bread,

refreshing drinks like Watermelon-Mint Aqua Fresca 

& Blueberry Lemonade, plus a very nice staff and atmosphere.

Wish they would open up one in Carroll Gardens*

Love a nice porch

We were working in the lovely neighborhood of Ditmas Park Brooklyn.

There are some stunning Victorian houses (mansions) and beautiful trees 

that create an oasis from the busier sections of Brooklyn, while being within 

walking distance of more typical streets with delis, shops & restaurants.

Love a nice doorknob 

I went with my friend, Robin to Cold Spring, NY on the 4th

Here, she presents kissing couple in Grand Central

A fellow scenic artist threw a party at, what he calls, 

his "hut", right on the water! 

1st we stopped into some cute shops and antique stores.

Such a charming town, can't believe this was my 1st visit.

This is Main Street

glimpse at the tiny parade

Wish I could remember the name of this store with great mannequins.

She sells an array of Blue Q products and I got a sweet hat.

awesome

Bijou Galleries

This guy looks like he could put a spell on you.

I resisted purchasing him.

Bijou Galleries

Had "Happy Hounds" been the original, and not a print, I would

have considered buying it. Despite the beagle looking quite sad. 

love this box from Kismet at Caryn's antique shop

Down by the Hudson

little train filled with kids drives down the quiet street

quaint home

View from my friend's house. I love my camera, but it takes 

lousy pictures at night, so very little to show after 8p.

 Hopefully, you've had your fill of fireworks photos!

 I love my cast iron bookends (above) and a pair of earrings I bought 

at Bijou on Main Street. The owners could not have been nicer or more

helpful. I'd love to return with a vehicle for furniture,

some real beauties, at reasonable prices, too!

Enjoy your weekend!

xo, A

Happy July 4th! xo, Bklyn Animals

Happy 4th of July!

This is my painting for If I Were A Toy store this month.

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Animals enjoy the Fireworks from their Brooklyn Rooftops

Curious pets watch out of the window, while independent ones party above!

Yum! a little BBQ too :)

Have a Fun & Safe 4th 

and remember to protect your pets. 

Mine hide under furniture at the 1st hint of crackle.

 Not at all like these adventurous animals ;)

xo, A

Brooklyn Art Exhibit for Children and Adults alike!

*Empire by Jeffrey Chuang

Thursday night, From Mice to Monsters Opened! 

Feels like I've written this title a million times, either promoting it here 

or on my Facebook page.

It was a bit of a thrill for me, because I have not shown work in a couple of years.

I'm also happy about my latest work, which is specifically geared toward

stories for children.

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Here is a peek at the show...

Melissa Zexter studies my painting closely.

"Absolutely Fabulously Intriguing!" real quote, by real person!

Much of the work in the show is hung at a child's eye level.

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Above my piece hangs one by Kristin deNeeve. 

She's one of the few artists I had a chance to meet, because 

the opening was quite full. I like her work and I just noticed on her site 

that she received her BFA from my Alma Mater, VCU :)

Subway Animals

Scott and Marzena marvel at Gustavo Gondolier and the Animals in Venice.

This gained some extra attention, hanging above the wine and snacks ;)

"Spyglass", hand cut paper, is by my friend, Joyce Leipertz.

It *Sold* !!!

Eye Doctor by Kristin deNeeve

Baby Penguins Everywhere by Melissa Guion

Phil Schneider, Laura Wise, Bryon Finn, Kristy Mitchell & young beauty

Fabulous ladies, Margaret Heidenry & Laura Wise

M. Zexter, captivated by Tim Main's story

The Watering Hole by Kelly Light

Jeffrey Chuang

Kiko by Michelle Farkough

A happy artist and art appreciators :)

Mesmerized onlookers

Tumpsy's Family by Mariko Suzuki

Mama's Watching by Susan Blanchard

The Great Bear and the Little Bear by Kristiana Parn

Here I am with two dashing young men

Mirabelle and Odille mug for the camera!

Big fan and collector, Michael Thibodeau

Confused man, stunned by the heat 

and high level of illustration created for children

Above, is my invitation for the show. I made this because 

I was unable to pick up the printed ones, myself, in time to promote.

My good friend, Melissa Stampley, kindly dropped off my

paintings for me because I had to work last weekend (a good thing :)

Here is the official postcard by wonderful illustrator, Boris Kulikov.

The original is in the show and is one of the illustrations he created 

for "Carnival of the Animals" by John Lithgow.

Stephen Geiger looks on as his wife,

Sarah points out mice under the subway seats. 

Where could the monsters be hiding?

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Hope you've enjoyed my brief round up of the show.

There are many more cute fun quirky pieces on view and 

a series of artist talks/demos are scheduled on Sundays at 4:40 

July 15th and 22nd *Click here for info

Unfortunately, I'm not one of them :(

but, I may stop in to learn something myself :)

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440 Gallery is 440 6th Ave nr 9th St in Park Slope, Brooklyn

                                     Subway: F & G to 7th Ave; R to 4th 

              Hours: Th & Fri 4-7 pm, Sat & Sun 11-7 pm. show closes July 22nd

Oh yeah, Peter Caine couldn't make it, but Alec showed up in his place.

Nice guy!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

xo, A