Welp, I'm featured again at the Art Bank, this time for June.
I can add event planning to my resume if I pull this month off!
I'm focusing on my aerosols/acrylics for the month, and, as such, trying to churn out new work. Good thing about aerosols is that I've learned new things to add to my technique. So I've been able to make a few multiples, using different color combinations and such. I've made a few windmills, a few Star Trek uniforms and a few space 'themed' ones. And I have a few more in the works, at various stages of completion. I've set up my enclosed back porch as like a spray factory. I've even joked that I should get a bunch of my friends together for a Warhol-style factory party! (Just bring your own coke, 'cause I'm not gonna mess with that!) I'm really happy with the new set-up and I feel it helps me work more efficiently.
I've had some time to work with the Liquitex... they're...okay. Problem is, the paint doesn't really like to stick too well, or can come off the canvas! On the upside, they match the liquid paints to the T, which is good for touch ups, but still a pain. And my red color I'd bought had some kind of issue with the cap. I can tell there's paint in there, but it's like it drools on itself. *Sigh* I ended up buying a new one, just to finish the project I was working on!
So here's a rundown of my events!
Thursday, May 31st: Preview Show!
My friend and musician, Stephanie Kaleto will be providing music via her original songs, and we'll all just kind of be there for those that want to come take in the art without the manic crowd that First Friday can become. (Not that there's anything wrong with manic, art-loving crowds, especially if they're loving MY art, just sayin!). It will be a more personal setting, so if anyone wants to come have a chat about my...artiness, this would be the time. Less noise, less chance of me being pulled in 20 directions, and if you liked the yummy salsa and apple pop from March, there will be plenty of that! The event runs 6-9pm.
First Friday, June 1st: "Yeah--Aerosols and Acrylics by Joy Hernandez" and Five Year Mission!
Our normal First Friday wonderfulness, joining forces with local Star Trek tribute band Five Year Mission! AND, if it couldn't get any better, Northern Lights Entertainment will be doing their trademark fire-twirling, as it gets darker, and we'll have Captain Kirk...and his hot sauce! This must be seen to be believed! First Friday is listed as 6-9pm, but we won't leave until you all do. Five Year Mission will take the stage 7-9pm, and NLE will follow.
Friday, June 8th: Pet Pals TV THANKS YOU!
Some of you all know (or have maybe watched the show) that I work with Patty Spitler and Pet Pals TV for the show of the same name that runs on WNDY at 10:30am on Saturdays. (I've even started doing stories all by myself! Look out, I'm off the chain now!) We decided to hold a get-together, a thank you to all of Pet Pals' sponsors, fans, friends and supporters. And as if that wasn't a good enough reason, we're also collecting donations for a wonderful dog, Sweetie, that was horribly injured in a hit-and-run. Humane Society for Hamilton County took on her medical care, and now she's happy and wagging, walking and still sweet! Any extra cash beyond the cost of Sweetie's care will go to HSHC for the medical care of a future hurt critter. We will have all kinds of booths and vendors, pets are welcome, adoptables will be available, and much fun will be had. I'd list all of who's coming, but the list keeps getting longer, so you'll just have to come see! And we'll have happy musics provided by DJ Allan Dare! The event runs 6-9pm. In case of horrible rain, a rain date will be issued. In case of sprinkles, we'll just tough it out and hope you join us!
Oh yeah, and if all that wasn't enough, 10% of my art sales for the month will go to Sweetie and HSHC, so if you even needed an excuse to redecorate your walls, or you know, just support local art, now's the time!
I've got a few more events in the pipeline, stuff to be ironed out. I'll issue a post on that as it gets solidified. And I'll post some nice pics of the art I've been knocking out. I'm on a roll!
