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Young fans invited on stage with the Strumbella. One of my favorite moments at the #radonlounge

#radonlounge

Horse and Rider sketch #ink #sketch #wonderifshewillrecognizeit

#sketch #wonderifshewillrecognizeit #ink

Mountain lion finished for the nursery.

Sketch of new work for nursery. #canyoutellwhatitis? #sketch #workinprogress

#sketch #canyoutellwhatitis #workinprogress

Free Shipping @ Society 6. Use the link below: Promo Link for Free Shipping for the House of Black Society 6 Page

#society6 #society 6 #mosaic #bear #feather #feathers #stain glass #stainglass #prints #free shipping

Mountain lion #sketch #abstract

#sketch #abstract

Treasured Heart // Version 2 #pastel

#pastel

Black Friday Alternative #6: Painted Marshmallow

This is a mother/daughter team, so you know things are going to be kick butt. They love making "love making pretty things. Home decor, wall art, jewelry, baby apparel, and more." I love their use of pop-culture quotes, color choices, and rustic lumber.

The daughter of this team is another example of how supporting local artists is supporting the local artist scene. I have seen in person and on Facebook where she encourages other young artists to keep creating. I know her encouragement has been particular helpful to me in my current season of life.

Please check out their Facebook page to check out their wares. If you find something that interests you, you can contact them through their page. Also, they have been announcing flash sales on their Facebook page, so you might get a great deal on a great gift. Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/paintedmarshmallow

#christmas gifts #local artists #localbusiness #rustic signs

Black Friday Alternative #4: Bella Rhys Designs Unique Lampwork Jewelry

The artist I want to talk about today is Amanda Hutchinson. She creates amazing jewelry with unique lampwork beads and elegant metal components. She describes her jewelry "whimsical", by combining "textures, patterns, glass beads, chains and colors." I would agree.

Not only is she an amazing, unique jewelry, she is also a great person. I had the opportunity to have an impromptu art show with her and Christy Freeman (who I blogged about earlier this week). While we were selling our wares, she told me about possible art and craft shows I could participate in. Plus, she was able to look at some my art and gave me some notes on what can separate me from other artists in the area. Artists helping other artists is a beautiful thing.

This is one of the many reasons why investing in local artist is so important. Not only are you investing in that artist, you are investing in inspiration.

Check out her Etsy Shop and her Facebook page. She is adding new pieces almost every day.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/BellaRhysDesigns

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bella-Rhys-Designs-Unique-Lampwork-Jewelry/190274219717

#shoplocal #blackfriday #lampwork #metalwork #homemade jewelry #etsy

Black Friday Alternative #3: The Woodland Brush

The third artist I would like to talk about in this series is Emily Barnett, artist of the Woodland Brush. Her range of subjects include woodland creatures, music quotes, book quotes, holiday wishes, and commission portraits. She has a steady supply of prints available on Etsy and can be ask to do a commission piece of your little heart's desire. Her media includes acrylic, watercolor, gouache or coffee stain.

Please, do yourself a favor and go check out her Etsy store: http://www.etsy.com/shop/thewoodlandbrush/

On Black Friday, you can enter in the code "givethanks" and get 20% off your order.

#etsy #blackfriday #shoplocal #shoplocal artists #holiday prints

Prints available by requests. Just contact me on my Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-House-of-Black/135377603179611

#the house of black #prints #fox #watercolor #horses

Buffalo art. #houseofblackstore

#houseofblackstore

Black Friday Alternative #2: Pen Morrison: Art

This artist will serve you music nerds well. Her name is Pen Morrison and she is not only a fantastic sculpture, but she is also my aunt. She is not local to central Illinois. Believe me when I say the shipping is worth it. All of her work are made of found objects in her neighborhood. If there is a house being "remodeled" in her neighborhood, you can bet you will find her dumpster diving or talking to the contractor about going in and grabbing a few pieces of lapboard. She has a wide range of pieces. Some are very small and feature one word like "Sing" with a hymnal cover and her big pieces (the show-stoppers) include guitars of famous artists made of metal wood, found wire, and a bits of paint . For those on a tighter budget, she has prints of her current guitar collection. She can work on commission, but you better call her now if you want your piece before the holidays. Please check out her Facebook page to contact the artist:

https://www.facebook.com/PenMorrisonArt

PS: I did an art fair with this woman and I would like to state that her pieces are built to last. There was a freak rain storm that caused her tent to collapse and the pieces all came out like nothing happened. She is good at what she does.

#sculpture #found objects #pen morrison #wood and metal

Working on sketches by the fire.

Black Friday Alternatives #1: Christy Freeman

One of the many sad things about leaving my old job is not working with this wonderful woman 5 days a week. Not only is she a great co-worker but she is an amazing artists. In fact, one of the benefits of working with her was having her art up on the walls of the office. She is talented in watercolors, oils, and mixed media. Also, she works on commission pieces, which can include portraits of pets and people in any media you wish for. Please check out her website or Facebook for more information

for more details. http://christystudios.com/

https://www.facebook.com/christystudios

P.S. Stay away from the oil painting of a raccoon. That painting is mine :)

#oil #watercolor #shoplocal #artists