Happy 2008 New Year!

Albert and I just got back from visiting with family, and I already have a nice long to-do list of things that need doing (including the prep work for my long awaited Senior Show at the Academy). With it being the New Year though, I took a look at the things I accomplished in 2007, and I made a fresh list of goals for 2008. Last Year (2007), I accomplished these things: -Graduated with my BFA. -Got married. -Moved into a better / bigger studio space with sunlight. -Remodeled website (twice over). -Got an art-related job (two, actually). -Started painting and sketching on a daily basis. -Began formulating a mailing list. -Won one award from a juried show. -Got into an emerging artists gallery. -Was in 10 group shows. -Produced over 30 new drawings (and a few paintings - including a commission). For this year (2008), I want to: -Remodel and organize my studio space for studio visits. -Have an Open Studio. -Get into a more prestigious gallery. -Publish work. -Free up more time for production (work less, paint more). -Show more locally (in San Francisco). It's a short list so far, but I'm having trouble verbalizing some of my goals. As it is every year, I want to push myself to create better art. Part of that will be freeing up my time, and I also need to stop looking at trendy things (and thinking about whether or not my work is trendy). What else it entails, I'll have to wait and see. Other things I have a jump start on (fixing up the studio), and I'll post about them in the next day or two. :) P.S. Got a new camera for Christmas.. nice little Elph 1000 I can throw into my bag. I'm looking forward to snapping some references during my lunch breaks; optimizing time is a must right now.

First Thursday, the show opening!

So this show was actually much bigger and louder than the previous one. We had a dj and a mass crowd of people that made it exceptionally difficult to move around the gallery. It was so much fun! (a special thanks to everyone who came! It was really wonderful seeing you, and hearing your opinions about my work!). Unfortunately, I didn't snag as many photos as I had thought, but here's what I did get. :)

Upcoming show: Reminder

Just a quick reminder that the Paint Soup reception is *this* Thurs from 6-9pm! :) Hope to see you guys there!

"Paint Soup", upcoming show!

Yet another upcoming show! Same place as before, in downtown San Francisco. :) Hope to see you guys there!

Reception photos!

So, before I clock out for the night.. here's a few reception photos! :) We had a great turnout tonight.. toward the latter part of the night both rooms of the gallery were packed! Yeah.. I always have to show the food. Kudos to Anita Shih for pulling together a fantastic munchie buffet! And lastly.. a photo of me with my friend Jared next to the Pop Top series! Soo.. if you missed the reception, the show will be up until the end of March, so go check it out! And don't forget to sign our guestbook! :D

Happy 2007 New Year!

Yeah, that's pretty much all I have to say. :) I'm still visiting family, so there's not much else happening right now. However, if you are in San Francisco on the 4th (this Thurs!), don't forget to check out my show opening at 688 Sutter st! *plug* Hopefully I'll have some photos of the opening to blog on Friday or Saturday. I'm sending Albert there to be my spy (and to semi-represent me in my absence), so it should be fun. :)