Instagram Progress shots

I recently joined instagram, and have been sharing some progress and process shots as a way to document the final 2 months of work on my solo show. Feel free to add me! (mllemia)
Here is an instagrid link for those of you not on instagram, if you want to take a peek at last week's action.

I also cross post some of the photos on facebook and twitter, but the instagrid link will continually update as well. Above is a drawing study of one of my models, several of which I plan on including in the exhibition.

More soon!
xxx

Solo Show...save the date!

     Quick post so you can mark your calendars...and here is the first super-washed out progress pic that I can share from my new body of work, to be unveiled in just over two months at Corey Helford Gallery! This is a detail from one of the larger pieces in the show.

And now, back to work!

Sketches and studies

Here is a sketchdump of a bunch of stuff I've been doing on the side over the last couple months. Drawing comes more naturally to me, so whenever I need to take a break from painting, I like to do studies like this. The first several are large-sized drawings done on newsprint, the last 5 are from my sketchbook.
And yes, the lighting in these photos is a tad too warm- apologies!

Art Fusion at Last Rites Gallery

I've been working like a madwoman on my show (what's new?), and still going...but here's something I can share at the moment!  

Tomorrow at Last Rites Gallery, a very interesting artist collaboration and live painting event will be taking place, and I am honored to be a part of it. The participating artists who are not on the east coast (I am one of those) were asked to make a 24"x30"ish sketch on a provided canvas, which will then be painted by the local artists who are attending the live-painting event tomorrow afternoon. The finished collaboration pieces will be auctioned off that evening to raise money for the International Child Art Foundation. Here is the press release if you'd like more info.

Follow this link to view all of the canvas sketches. Mine is below:

 For those of you in New York, here is the info to attend, as well as the list of participating artists. Should be fun to watch the painters at work, so if you are able to make it and take photos, feel free to post a link in the comments :)

I have some very busy months ahead, but I will try to post more often! Hope you've all been well :)

P.S.: Thanks SO much to everyone who's been buying postcards and prints the past couple months- every little bit helps me to keep doing what I'm doing, and I'm extremely grateful! xxx

UPDATE: Follow this link for the ebay listings for all of the collab paintings, and to see how they all turned out! This is your chance to get some great deals on artwork by all of the artists involved, and to help a good cause at the same time.

Postcard Set

Hope everyone had a lovely end of the last year! I'm working like mad, but thought I'd take a breather to let you know that postcard sets are now available to order here at my online store. They are only $4 each + free shipping. Details below:

 You will receive all of the above postcards.
One will be signed at random.

 

Two of the cards have images on both sides (above). The other two have text on the back.
Phone numbers and old email addresses on those are defunct, by the way ;)

Free shipping on all orders via USPS first class mail. (International buyers have the option of adding tracking for an additional cost). Here is the fancy blue envelope you will receive, snugly enclosing your order!

Sketchbook stuff (and maybe some sneak peeks and process stuff) soon...but now, the easel beckons!

Prints on Sale Now!

See the previous post for details on the sketch-giveaway!

Print Release Details...and a Giveaway!

Finally- print release details! "Sleeping Sickness" will be available in 2 editions on Thursday, December 15th at 1PM PST at my webshop: www.miafineart.bigcartel.com

Since this is the first time that I am releasing my own prints, I've decided to do two editions- a larger-sized, more 'collectible' piece with a small edition size...and a mini print with a larger edition size, for those of you who just want this image on your wall. Read on for pricing, exact sizes, etc:

 Pretty sure most of you can imagine how big the large print will be, so this is the image size of the mini-print. It will have a wider border on each side though: 

And here is the fan appreciation part! I've decided to give more people the opportunity to win a mini-original from me, and just as before, randomness shall be the judge.

Every 5 five orders, I will choose a number at random, and include a free mini-sketch with the winner's order. 1-5, 6-10, 11-15...all the way up to 75, a number will be selected within each batch. So there will be 15 chances to win on mini-print orders (75 divided by 5 is 15...), and 5 chances to win on large-print orders (25 divided by 5...well, you get it!).  In total, 20 mini-sketches will be awarded.
I will leave it a surprise, so if you win, you will know when you open your package. Limit 2 orders per customer (in case you are getting a gift for a friend and one for yourself...but please stick to this guys, or I shall be cross).

Below are some of the mini-sketches that I will be giving away...they measure roughly 3 1/2" x 4 1/2", graphite and white pencil on toned paper:

Check back here on Thursday morning for a reminder, or follow me on facebook and twitter!