Creepy Cute Art Show at ZaPow!

More recently, I have been getting requests for pets painted in costumes. I must say, I thoroughly enjoy this!! It makes me laugh out loud. Here is "Napoleon Dog" and below is "Dexter Kitty." The illustration and pop art gallery, ZaPow, (where my space dog and kitty paintings are), is having a Creepy Cute Art Show today and I submitted this painting of Dexter Kitty. Since it is in Asheville, NC, I won't be able to attend the opening, but I am so excited to see how things go today!

After Christmas, Before the New Year

Here are some of the latest portraits from Amy's Creative Corner. This holiday season was quite busy and I truly appreciate all of my wonderful customers!!

A different Christmas

I just feel like typing my thoughts. Let's get personal.

This is the first Christmas away from my family in North Carolina. Thanksgiving was nice and I got to cook dinner with my fiance and spend time together. But Christmas is different. It will be strange to not go to two different homes. Eat two different meals (one at his family's house, one at my family's house), open two sets of gifts. We will spend it together with our two dogs. We will have a nice Christmas Eve and Day. It is just a new feeling...but new is okay.

The end of this year has been the busiest in Amy's Creative Corner yet. I completed 21 different pet portraits, a few pendant necklaces, and prints that were sent out as Christmas gifts. They were shipped all over! To Australia, Finland, London, which is very exciting. I think it felt crazier and more hectic than it has in the past is because I simultaneously had to work my full time job, as a manager/event coordinator at a Vineyard. My fiance has been a great help to me and I appreciate him for his support.

I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. Thank you for your support in my business. I hope to continue to progress in the New Year. 2013 was good, but I think 2014 will be even better!

Cheers!

Holiday Bazaar at the Vineyard at Gruene

It has been a while since my last art show, craft fair or holiday market. This one is special for a few reasons: It is the first one outside of NC since moving to TX. It is at the venue where I work as the manager and event coordinator. It is the first time I have been on the other side of a show. Coordinating!

It has been so nice seeing all of the interest from local vendors to share their wares. We are going to have an eclectic group of vendors. Jewelry makers, kettle corn makers, basket weavers, face painting, fondu sets, beauty products, etc.

I am so excited for this Saturday, December 7 from noon-4pm at the Vineyard at Gruene. I will have my table set up outside but will be running around taking care of business too. Should be interesting!

Amy's Creative Corner Holiday Ordering Deadline

Take note! Sunday, November 3, 2013 will be the last day to order custom painted pet portraits and have them shipped/delivered before the Holidays. So get your orders in soon if you want your loved ones to open a gift that will put a smile on their face! 

And not to worry, if you miss the cut-off, I will be happy to ship out Gift Cards, which are also a treat to open up, before December 10. Feel free to order any other handmade gifts including stationery, prints and pendant necklaces up until December 10 as well. 

Visit www.amyscreativecorner.etsy.com to see samples of work.

SPCA of Wake County Fur Ball Auctioned Painting

A couple of months ago, I was chosen to be the artist for the 2013 Fur Ball in Raleigh, NC put on by the SPCA of Wake County. I was so delighted and honored to be chosen for this awesome event, which helps save furry lives all over Wake County. 

What is even more exciting is that it was auctioned off for $1,400! I was so happy to hear of this great news. 

A friend of mine attended the ball and took this photo of the big screen which displayed my painting. The painting is of Elwood, who is a furry friend who is up for adoption. I used the photo of Elwood which was taken by the talented photographer, Tara Lynn from In Between the Blinks.

Dog treat Advertising at On the Grind

If you are in the New Braunfels, Texas area, then stop by On the Grind for a delicious caffeine treat. This is a drive through coffee spot that serves up freshly made coffees, smoothies, etc. I had the ''grinder" and it was very tasty! 

The owner is a super cool guy from the North West. He is willing to pass out my doggy biscuits advertisement to the customers who may have their fur babies in their ride! They will notice a little coupon code at the bottom for my Etsy shop. 

I am so thankful for him doing this for me. Thank you! And may all creatures enjoy delicious treats.