Monkeyhouse Toys,

FREAKS, GEEKS, AND SWORD SWALLOWERS Sideshow Themed Group Show & Toy Release Curated by Jared Deal June 27 - July 12 Opening reception: Saturday, June 27th, 5-9pm Monkeyhouse Toys La. CA

Art For Five

I was stumbling around some of my favorite blogs this afternoon and I found this neat little project thing

on Brandi Milne's page.. I thought it would be a ton of fun so here it goes: I am entering into the following contract with the first 5 people who comment on this post and then commit to do the same on their blog. Just read below and if you feel up to the task copy the following into your blog and leave me a comment.
1. I make no guarantees that you will like what I make. Whatcha get is whatcha get.
2. What I create will be just for you, with love.
3. It’ll be done this year (2009).
4. I will not give you any clue what it’s going to be. It will be something made in the real world and not something cyber.
It may be weird or beautiful. Or it may be monstrous and annoying. 5. I reserve the right to do something strange. 6. In return, all you need to do is post this text on your blog and make 5 things for the first 5 to respond to your blog post.

7. Send me your mailing address - after I contact you.
Come on, don't be shy. Even if you don't think you're the creative type, you might end up surprising yourself - and making 5 other people very happy too! So there you go, be the first 5 to leave a comment and be a part of it! Please leave your email address as well so I can contact you :) PLEASE LEAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESSSSS!!
PS. Brandi Milne got this idea from MUCH LOVE blog, go visit her.

Process Pictures

Here are some pictures of my pieces in progress, for the Carnival/Sideshow at the Monkeyhouse gallery. On the top is "Wolf Boy" a side show attraction that is only fed meat. Next to the painting is a neet looking swirly-purple taro bun. Below him is the painting "Sword Swallower" and "Carnival Fox".

RISD Sale 2009

Here are some old pictures I found of the RISD sale, It looks like it was a really bright day. The sun kept peeping out.

Something Really Cool

I was checking out Etsy this morning and came across this bear rug made by Fringecollection. This is similar to something I've been working on for a while. I finished a tiger rug in college but it was never as durable as I wanted it to be and the orange color started wearing off. Currently I'm working on a wolf rug, but it is months to completion, and I have a million projects to complete before I can continue working on it. The rug above looks wicked durable and fuzzy. It is custom made and comes in a verity of colors, from dirt camofloging black to candy bear pink. Check it out for sale on Etsy.

Japanese Things

My parents just visited from Japan and brought me a ton of cool things. Now I have all kinds of neat little inspirations; toys patterns and stickers. Below are some pictures of some cute sweet little candies with sugar sparkles. The upper left guys with the fish are boy's day candies and the lower right are Girl's day candies. She also found me this tin of candies which seems to have a little parade of daemon critters and monsters on it, which is kind of odd because this is a theme I have been working on in a few of my most recent paintings. Maybe I will do some research ant try and figure out what these little creatures are, they may just be random besties. Below are some stickers with Japanese Engrish "Animal Panic, Can you understand this variation?" soo cute and odd. Finally some really cute animal soy bottles for kid's Bento "lunch" Boxes and some Japanese fabric.

RISD Sale May 2nd

Wooot!

My annual participation in the spring RISD alum sale is rapidly approaching ! (this weekend May 2nd 2009) To celebrate I have ordered these cute Shopping Raccoon stickers from Sticker Robot. They just arrived in the mail today, how shiny! If anyone is in the Providence area this weekend, come check out the sale, I will be there rain or shine with new prints, paintings, buttons and more. Happy Day

Opening Space 242

The opening of the Space 242 show was awesome! The work looked great, I'm glad so many of you guys showed up. I have a few pictures from the opening. Amanda and me signing posters for the show, and below is early in the reception.. It got very crowded! Some of Amanda Clarke's work, cute bunnies and such, and below my favorite piece, the girl with squirrels in her hair. Some of my work below, the images I got of my pieces were a little more blurry. Thanks again to everyone that showed up and you guys that helped me carry my work around. For anyone that missed the reception, the show will be up until March 20th Fridays 6-8pm or by Appointment. Be sure to RSVP for the artist talk Thursday March 19th. http://www.space242.com/

Sweet Meats and Sour Grapes

The Final Touches

Finally I'm getting things tied up for the Space 242 show. I'm now making sure everything is framed and cleaning off fingerprints and scratches. Above is my piece Dark Heart, or Fall Foliage, I have not really decided on the name yet.

More Work For Space 242

I've been doing a ton of new work recently. I'm almost done with a short cat-story series that I will be showing at Space 242 in Feb. I've also been working on some 12" square paintings for a show in NYC in Jan. Below is a little preview and some process images of my most recent paintings I will be posting precess images shortly for a 3-d wolf head I'm working on...

Sweet Meats and Sour Grapes

FEBRUARY 27 THROUGH MARCH 20, 2009 JENNIFER LEWIS & AMANDA CLARKE

They have posted the add for the show on the Gallery 242 website!! http://www.space242.com/node/29

Almost Done

Here are some more images of my piece "The Little Things". It is almost finished, I just have a few touch-ups to do.

New Pieces

Here is a little preview of the paintings I am working on for the Gallery 242 show in Feb. So far the title is Sweet Meats. Above is a picture of some tiny unfinished woodland themed pieces, they are all under 4". This is a pencil sketch on Bristol that I'm starting to paint with acrylics, on the right is a cute plastic frame. The title of this piece is "The Little Things", a girl is opening an acorn to find a grub. I have been working on this painting for ever, oils take so long to dry. I think this is about a 12" square piece, a little cat carnival.. the frame I have for this is amazing! Enjoy the preview.. More updates to come

Infinity Squared

"Infinity Squared" at the Distinction Gallery. The show will be in December and the add should be in the December issue of Juxtapoz as well as featured on their website. I will have two 8" by 8" pieces in the show.

Mail Me Art Book

The Mail Me Art book is available for pre-order! I'm not exactly sure if my work will be in it but I hope so. It should be cool: [link] and there is also info on the exhibit if you are in the U.K. Oh, and the link to the book may be on the uk Amazon website, but you can just search for Mail Me Art on the us Amazon site and it will be cheaper (not in pounds).

Winter Shows

Open studios was a huge success, the weather was beautiful there was just the right amount of fall chill in the air. Tom's brother brought two gallons of fresh cider and a hand-full of farm fresh apples -Yum! I just sent out three pieces (Eclair, Fighting Bears and a cute little nurse) to Monkeyhouse for the Itty Bitty Art Show. Next week I will be sending out my two pieces for the Infinity Squared show. The show is in December at the Distinction Gallery. Keep an eye pealed for the add in Juxtapoz! A few weeks ago I got invited to do a show at Space 242, opening Feb 27th (save the date). This show should be really amazing.. I have some great ideas for new pieces!

POP EUPHORIA

I will be participating in:

POP EUPHORIA Charity Art Show to benefit Toys for Tots The Aurora Gallery 660 Main St. Worcester, MA 01609

http://moduslotus.blogspot.com/ http://www.artsworcester.org/

A to Z Alphabet Show

A Preview of Things to Come

I have a lot of things coming up in the fall. Sep. 12, 13th and 14th I will be at the Boston Arts Festival in Christopher Columbus Park. This is a great event with live music, food, art and crafts. [link][link] (this website is not up yet but should be finished by August) Oct.17-19 I will have most of my work and some of my larger pieces at the FPAC open studios [link] Monkeyhouse shows [link] Sep. Alphabet Group show (the letter "C") Oct. Custom Vinyl Show (so far this guy is looking really cute) Nov. Small Canvas Show In December I will have 2-3 8"by8" paintings at Distinction Gallery & Artist Studios I will update with more info later. [link] Thanks for stopping by, -Jen