Open Studios this weekend!

I have just begun hanging some artwork for Open Studios in my building this weekend. It is happening in the Art Explosion building at 744 Alabama St. @ 19th St. in the Mission (SF, CA) this Friday night (7-11pm), Saturday (12-5pm) and Sunday (12-5pm). I will be in attendance as much as possible and will be selling artwork as well as necklaces and card sets. I have some work hung in the front entry area of the 3rd floor and also have lots of work in my space. I am on the 3rd floor in the back, space 369. Come by and say hi! 

Pop-up Shop at Fayes Video and Espresso Bar

I have a tiny pop-up shop at my favorite video store (yes, I still rent videos!) Fayes Video store in SF! I am selling necklaces, bracelets, cards and framed artwork. Pick up something special for yourself or a friend when you stop in for the latest DVD (I am picking up Life of Pi) or get  yourself a coffee as you head over to Dolores Park. Fayes is at 3614 18th St @ Guerrero in the Mission, right across from Tartine. 

Superduperultracool Shoppe

My friend Lisa Solomon curated an excellent pop-up shoppe that is open in the store front of NIAD Art Center in Richmond, CA from March 15 - April 26. She asked me to include some necklaces and a few of my mom's amazing knitted wall hangings. There are also numerous other Bay Area artists selling their wares. Check out the shoppe as well as the gallery space at NIAD Art Center. They are a fantastic organization doing great things for adult artists with disabilities. My visit there was inspirational.

career day blog post

Micaela over at Drifter and the Gypsy blog kindly featured me in her latest Career Day post. I got the chance to answer questions about my full time position as a retail display designer and about my own personal work. Plus she featured pics of my studio and work. It was such a pleasure to be a part of and I hope it inspires some young people out there.

Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Market

I've been busy making necklaces and fixtures for the forthcoming Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Market taking place in San Francisco in mid-December. I will post some photos soon of product I will be selling but for now here is the info for the event. It's a free event with lots of amazing craft makers and their wares. I have been a regular attendee for the past few years and can't say enough good things about it. Hope you can make it! 

wrap bracelets

this week i added new wrap bracelet/necklaces to my Etsy shop. they are easy to wear, mix with other jewelry and layer in multiples. hand-knit from cotton, wool and silk yarns. 

painting a dress

I am working on hand-painting a dress for someone this week. The design will be black on white. It's something that I have never done before and it's really been an interesting project. I will share some process shots and a photo of the finished product once it is complete. 

necklaces on Etsy

I've been busy making these new necklaces and I have posted a few in my Etsy shop. I am working on another necklace/bracelet design as well as a strictly bracelet design. Watch for these in the coming month. I am also hoping to sell a few at a booth at a local San Francisco craft fair this summer. I will post info when it's confirmed.