Patchwork Indie Arts & Crafts Festival

What a crazy 2010. My goal was to do a bunch of shows after I did the Holiday Unique Show, but with my son's wrestling schedule going all year, all week and every weekend, it just wasn't possible. But I did manage to squeeze in one show and got accepted to The Patchwork Show on Sunday, June 6 from 11am to 5 pm. I'm so excited because it's in my backyard. This show is in Santa Ana and it's a show I really want to do to get exposure to my local crowd and show them what I do. So hopefully I'll see familiar faces (hint, hint). In other words, please come out and show your support!

It's a lot of fun. It's not huge and overwhelming but there are so many local artists and crafters to shop from. And such talent in one area. There's also music and food vendors. I love the joy and spirit in the air. You can really feel it. The show is pet friendly too. Go to the Patchwork Show page and Join it to keep up with the show's current events.

As for me, I'm pretty much going insane making new things and new displays. What I'll be selling is completely different from what I have on my website for the most part. I'm going to be selling the tops like I had blogged a few posts back. Skirts with applied vintage embellishments and accessories to be determined still. I'll be taking orders for custom pet portraits and I'll be taking portrait pics on the spot if the dog is present and the owner wants it. I'll also be selling the jewelry mixed media photo art pieces that are on my website.

Custom Pet Portraits - Mixed Media Photo Art

I love the face of the owner when I give them the finished portrait! It's always a huge smile. These pets are so adorable and have been a blast to work with, even if they are only digital images. Today I was featured on Rare Bird Finds. If you want more info on getting a custom portrait of your own. There is more info there.

The portraits are slightly different. This was for a Hawaiian themed room. I added a little flower for the theme.  The colors are chosen by the owners and the font portrays the personality of the pet. These all happen to be dogs, because up until now, that's all the requests have been, but that's not all I can do. Any pet will do!

Griffey passed away last year and this is an homage to him. He was an old guy and he had a mind of his own. He was very loved and he's obviously very missed. I really loved doing this portrait and wanted to make it just perfect.

Little painted details like swirls are fun to add as well. I use dots, so anything that can be done with dots is workable.

And of course I had to do Flick, my dog. He's got his ball here. He's a silly dog and full of energy as his picture and font depicts.