Seeing Black and White

I'm usually really colorful when it comes to artwork and decor.

The art I collect is normally vibrant, my own palette is usually super saturated- it's sometimes just  straight up, right out of the flipping tube. 

My color theory professor would choke on her eyeballs rolling back into her head at some of the pieces I've painted.

But lately I've had a side thing with ink, and it's starting to seep into everything else.

I'm also way into white. Like, really into it. 

I'm getting worried. What's happening to me?!

This is actually leading to a proliferation of pens on my work table.

They are slowly creeping out of their 2 designated existing supply drawers and crowding out the slots reserved for brushes and paint.

I truly thank my lucky stars I'm not into copic markers. That would be a nightmare.

I think it might be time to get a bit more organized and test out the new products from my shops.

Red Bubble offers studio pouches, like the one pictured below.

I am especially loving this pouch, and it's one of my favorite designs that was totally free form and that puts me in a nice headspace.

"You were in my Dream" Studio Pouch.

But, I also like this pattern that I created this week.

(and there will be free printable PDFs for Patrons, yo!)

I really like the clean white with the gold zipper on this design.

I got a notification from Society6 that I can offer this design as a Carry-All and also offer free shipping and 15% off on Carry Alls as an artist promo.

For whatever reason, not all of my designs are available on the new Carry-Alls, yet.

This one, Celtic Kisses Medley, is.

It looks a tad more grey, but I think that may be because of the cotton/poly blend.

The lining is definitely a plus, especially in the larger sizes. The 3 pack is only $40, and the large could certainly hold my iPad. I really wish I could mix and match...

 Along with a handful of other designs, my fox and fawn are on pouches- so that's making it tougher.

Maybe it's not so black and white after-all.

 le sigh...

Click this link and get free shipping plus 15% off any Carry-All Pouch in my Society6 shop.

But you have to click through the link to get the deal. 

What do you think?

How do you organize your pens?

Do you have any studio pouches or carry-alls?

Let me know in the comments!

Cyber Man Day?

 Oh no, wait a sec, that's just my Dr. Who nerd. 
It's Cyber Monday. 
(click here to share your shop link on my fb page)

Use code CYBER25 for 25% off any purchase in my Etsy shop this week.

There's also a big sale going on in my Society6 shop today.

This includes the leggings! Aggghhhhh! 

 Yay leggings

and the framed prints, pillows, the mugs, posters, tote bags, tank tops, phone cases, wall tapestries, clocks, (there's a lot more)

you name it- it's on sale with free shipping.

Plus, my fine art America/ pixels site has free shipping at least until midnight, and it's the only place to get the limited time promotion of a large stretched canvas reproduction of 

The Noble Guardians.

Attn. Artist friends!

Dick Blick has free shipping on orders of $79 or more, and 15, 20, & 25% scaled savings when you use the code

CYB2015 

(Saving on supplies! <3)

And I just can't write a shopping post all about my stores- 

today I get to shop, too!

Here's a winter treasury I curated to get me started.

Do you have an online store?

What's your Cyber Monday Sale?

I still have some shopping to do,

let me know in the comments! :)

Small Business Saturday, Turkey recap, & More

Wow. That flew by!

Use the code SHOPSMALL in my Etsy store to save 30% on orders $50&+. 

(Become a patron w/ a support pledge to get a 30% code with no minimum purchase.)

I can't believe it's Small Business Saturday already. I'm still all caught up in Thanksgiving. 

I don't eat turkeys, so I painted one.

This was the progress shot after a bit of wine made me decide it was time to take a break and kick off the holiday with cheesy television specials. 

(OMG, who saw Turkey Hollow?!!!! I adore all things Henson, and Steenburgen's character is pretty much me in 30 years.)

Image source.

This shot was from the trail Thanksgiving morning.

See the center of the photo? Look down slightly.

That's a large, wild turkey.

That tree is over 50ft tall.

Yup.

Turkeys fly. (It always irritates me when people mistakenly say they don't.) 

Domesticated, fattened, hormone pumped turkeys don't fly.

I am lucky to live in an area with lots of wild turkeys.

The Joe Hutto book Illumination in the Flatwoods and Nature documentary My Life as a Turkey was actually based in Florida. :)

Here's the finished watercolor. What would you title this turkey?

Swing by my Facebook page to give your suggestion, or let me know in the comments. :)

Oh! And here's the newest pattern coloring page for Patreon supporters.

I was somewhere in between thinking of slices of pie and snowflakes. This is what came out.

It's free for supporters, and it's as little as only $1 a month to pledge your support.

Patrons also have a nifty code over there for 30% off any purchase in my Etsy shop with no minimum, all weekend long. 

Happy Small Biz Saturday!

How are you planning to support local and small business owners this holiday season?

Black Friday, Small Biz Saturday, & Cyber Monday Discount Codes

 After all the leftovers are crowding the refrigerator and you've had your share of pie, there will be lots of football to watch and tons of big retailers vying for your business.
If you're avoiding the shopping crowds, this weekend is still definitely the time to shop online. You can shop my Etsy store this weekend and save from the comfort of your couch.
 Have you been wanting to add an original piece of art to your home, office, or as a special gift for the Holidays? This Thursday-Monday is the perfect time.
(Black Friday code is active Thursday,too! ;)

          As an extra bonus, a signed, archival print will be gifted to all purchases over $150.

Shop my Etsy store & enter codes at checkout.

This 8x10 watercolor print will be gifted exclusively for those special orders and is not available for purchase.

 











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