a few stories to tell

Hello! I was lucky enough to have a friend shoot some of my newer work, and she's amazingly talented in all things, so the shots came out just beautifully ~ I'm so thankful.

So thanks to Erika, here's a sneak peek at some of the pieces that will be in a show I'm doing in May:

Holiday Art Fair this weekend!

I'm all set for the Cedarburg Artists Guild's Holiday Art Fair this weekend. Set up is tonight, and the show is Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Whew ~ it's always exhausting, but also a blast. I share a booth with my friend Kelley and together we, and the other artists participating, have tons of great stuff for Holiday shoppers! Here's a peek at just some of the things I'll have on hand:

Cedarburg is a great town in general and the weather is supposed to be beautiful this weekend, so I highly recommend checking it out. If you decide to come to the show, stop by booth #14 and say Hi!

Cedarburg Artists Guild

Holiday Art Fair

Friday: 10am - 8pm

Saturday: 10am - 5pm

Sunday: 11am - 4pm

Cedarburg Community Center Gym

W63 N641 Washington Ave, Downtown Cedarburg

gallery night

Isn't this guy great? I'm loving working with old photos in these new pieces. I grab shots in antique stores that seem to want to tell a story. I hope I'm getting it right for them.

It's not the best shot...these pieces are fairly dimensional- so they go in a custom made shadow box my fabulous husband helps me build. Since the glass is built into the frame, there's no way I can get a shot of a finished piece without the glass, and I have no idea what to do to diminish glare. Hopefully it's enough to give you an idea of what I'm up to these days.

If you're in Milwaukee, come visit me tonight in the Third Ward for Gallery night! I'll be showing with a group at Kindness Architecture and Planning on Menomonee, from 6 til 9. 

That said, time to get the last few pieces wired up. Thanks for stopping!

forward ho

Is that a real phrase? Whatever~ it's September, we're back in a routine, and I've uncovered my studio. Here's proof:

fearless

I'll be back in a few days with details on some fall shows I've got lined up. I'm off to enjoy the swirling winds and crisp, clear air. I love autumn the mostest.

done for a while

So, obviously I've not been a very consistent blogger this summer. I don't make a lot of art in the summer...the kids and I hang and do summer in the summer. I have had a few wonderful shows this season though- made some great sales and some new friends. Thanks so much to any of you who are stopping by because I shoved my business card at you and said "visit my blog!!"

I think, though, that I'm going to officially take a break from the ol' blog for a while. It's occurred to me more and more that I just don't really want to be a "blogger". So I've decided it's time for me to honor that. Otherwise, I find that I'm really critical of myself when I don't post enough.

I'm going to be making art though, so I'll put it up here when I do!

Have a happy summer!
xo
Megan

flora and fauna

(i know the trend is over, but these mushrooms are just fun to make)

Hello! Long time no post ~ summer does that to me!

I've been finishing up a few new pieces to prepare for my next show. Two shows in one season...I must be getting serious about this stuff.

This weekend I'm participating in a one day show in Bay View, WI. Come say hi if you're in the area:

South Shore Frolics Festival of Art

Sunday, July 15

10am - 5pm

South Shore Park, Bay View, WI

confidence (bit of vintage picture-frame molding attached on bottom)

show prep

here now

new tags and notecards

DIY grab-bags of vintage ephemera

making labels

So, I've been busy lately- really busy- getting ready for the Hawthorne Hill Farm show I'm doing next weekend. I have no idea what to expect in terms of sales- there's such a great mix of art, craft and antiques and vintage treasures at these shows that I know I'll fit in aesthetically, but it's always hard to guess how much people will actually buy, or what they're going to be in the mood for when they're out poking around. 

It's been fun to prepare though- my awesome husband built me some new booth walls, I've worked up several new paintings and lots and lots of new paper-goods. I've also decided to share the wealth in terms of my ever-growing collection of vintage ephemera by putting together grab-bags filled with a whole slew of fun materials that would be great for journalling, scrapbooking and art-making. All in all, I feel like my booth will be fun to look through, even if (as we tell the kids) "it's not a buying day" for everyone. 

I don't do a ton of shows- so my set up and prep is maybe not as efficient as the veterans, but I love creating a display, and I really love chatting with people who come out to look around. So if you're in the area, please stop by and say hi!

Hawthorne Hill Farm Shopping Market

"Rust, Ruffles, Restore!"

June 22, 23, 24

10am - 5pm