Friday, May 03, 2013

NEW Art & Showcase @ POP / and Thoughts.....

 

So Yes, I had to fall off the end of the Earth for a spell,
but 'm in a fabulous show this month of May at The POP Gallery in Santa Fe!
I'll be attending the reception on the 25th... and hope to see you there!

 Who knows, if you get me drunk enough- I may even start drawin' live!

 
      Some why Dia De Los Muertos so early? Well it's pretty much always Day of the Dead in Santa Fe , New Mexico! ;) But as we all know, Life takes bizarro turns....and this particular art piece helped me get out some major demons...
I didn't want to share the chaos that's been happening in mine and Ricks life the past half a year, as to not focus on negative vibes.... but as we come out of the deep dark forest of Cray Cray, the complete enema of the mind, body & home studio is showing it's positive teeth.

      Sadly in December we lost Rick's Grandma-- Our Alice. Losing G-ma was out of the blue, and we thought we'd get to see her again. The holidays came and went, we looked through old pictures of her with shot guns and awesome 60's hair do's, thick rimmed glasses... you know, those old orange-colored photographs that we all love. It was a bitter sweet season...filled with love and loss. We'll miss you so much Alice.

     Through the healing up, ideas brewing for the year, feeling inspired, and ready to crack into the new year after winters sadness.... February happened. Our back shop for mold making and sculpture came under attack by LA city. Crappily, a neighbor reported us and we had to tear it down due to the fact that there are SO many permits in the city of LA, we couldn't swing the cost to keep in time with compliance date. Either pay out thousands, or knock it down, were our only choices. The sounds of hammers and drills and torn wood filled my soul for months, the paperwork and penalty fees which seemed never ending finally is coming to an end. In light of what happened, we had had to downsize, but the positives are definitely here. I've found them, in that pile of crap behind my easel. ;)The Phoenix in my heart is rising, the debris is clearing, and I'm so thankful to have such a gorgeous place create my work, even though we lost part of it. My awesome family and friends who support my crazy whims, and radical collectors who support my art habit no matter how elaborate I get, I thank you. But most of all, my husband and friend, Rick.

     My art, my mind, and little heart and soul.... thank each and every one of you that have made the last 15, yes, 15 years of my art escapes amazing! I've been in countless comic conventions, published books, made toys, curated shows, live painted, designed animated cartoons for countless studios.... It's been such a ride. A hard, easy and insanely tricky ride... always changing. nimble man. It keeps you nimble. Being able to make a living off my artwork all these years is a total blessing from the fairy gods ( Not to mention sweat and tears) Again, loving and losing... I thank you from the bottom of my heart, and I'm happy you're with me for the next plateau of art making madness and growth. Sending ya'll creativity, and like my husband always says... FORTITUDE.


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MM

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

SteamPunk Minnie - now at WonderGround...


                                     Click to Play my latest video on how these gals are made!
                                                       *& Here for YouTUBE  /  VIMEO HD




This one's dressed to the hilt!
"SteamPunk Minnie" - My latest one of a kind sculpture in my SteamBoat Minnie series....
is currently on display at :
Disneyland's / WonderGround Gallery in the Downtown Disney® District - Anaheim.
Each one of these 'Meticulous Minnie Miniatures' is handcrafted by yours truly, and ready for visitors!

-MM

If you are interested in the availability of my artwork at Wonderground Gallery, please contact:
The Disney Vault @ 714-300-7004

Wednesday, February 06, 2013

Little Miss Mushroom Circus in ArtDollQuarterly!

-Click to enlarge:

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This lil' Miss is in Art Doll Quarterly this month! --- "Take a peek on how my first sculpture -in this style- came to be...
a bit on the process of it all, and how one little Mushroom Circus changed my brain forever.... "
-MM
Pick one up at:

http://www.stampington.com/artdollquarterly/2013/adq_sp13.html

Friday, February 01, 2013

Out of the Winter Cave!

So, Yeah... I had to go a bit underground for awhile!
What? January? what January... ;)

But hey Kiddo's!
Miss Mindy's back on her Art Makin' Wagon with a brand new video of some of my recent creations, Enjoy the process... n' toodley 'ol music....Click Pic!

currently on Display at :
Disneyland's / WonderGround Gallery in the Downtown Disney® District - AnaheimHD Vimeo
You Tube
current show:
GOOD Vs. EVIL
ARTWORK LINK
I've been getting so many questions about how they are made,
and the crazy meticulous process it is...
Hopefully this video will give you a little window into how I create these 16" ladies! _
 I also have tons of process pictures in my past entries / In this blog / of how I make my Minnies,
and customize vinyl...I go into detail, and hope that it helps you with your creations!
So Peek around at my past...
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Extra Fun:
Thinking Of Summer...Hula Time Tattoo!
 I don't post commissions all the time, but this one was so much fun - and reminded me of the days I wanted to be a tattoo artist. I also worked with Hard Rock cafĂ© designing waitress, and hard-core rock pins for awhile-- so chances are- if you have a collectible pin from like, 10 years ago- It may be mine! Muwahaha! - I'm everywhere. kind of.

Little 'Doodle' fun:
Well, I got carried away... ;) I was asked by a fellow vinyl artist Evilos to contribute to a very fun doodle series for his vinylmation blind bags.... and here they are! I don't do these that often, and wanted to show some love to the vinyl community for all the support they've given me over the last year.. Thanks guys! - enjoy your finds... all these guys are gone already- sorry!

Lil' "Spook": 
 
 
A fun little commission  I recently created - Enjoy your latest Vinyl Don!

Here's to a positive, productive, yet chill n' healthy,
Happy New Year to you all!
(even though it's Feb. -  lil' late...)
I wish you good time with family and friends, taking time out for pancakes on Sundays, unplugged camping trips , and long drives to no where - in a good way....
Keep Integrity alive, challenge the norm, and have fun in your own skin and self!
~
MM

Monday, December 24, 2012

Happy Christmas & Winter Holidays!!


A Very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to You!
love, Miss Mindy, Ricky-Dee and Radio
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2012

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Good Vs. Evil ART at The Wonderground Gallery/Opening 12-2012



Thanks to all who supported us crazy artists this last Saturday!
We had a great time- literally "chillin" with all the folks who attended! brrrr.

Below are pictures of the Artwork I created for the current
WonderGround Gallery / Good vs. Evil Showcase!

Ariel/Ursula, Snow and the Evil Queen stand at roughly 16" tall,
and are completely hand made by this little elf.

They are really fun to see in person, so swing on by!
The WonderGround Gallery

in the Downtown Disney® District at the Disneyland® Resort in Anaheim, CA

For more information visit: www.ArtofDisneyParks.com.




 If you are interested in the availability of my artwork at Wonderground Gallery, please contact:
The Disney Vault @ 714-300-7004
 -and my Vinylmation contribution this time is.. Cruella DeVil on The VM95 body.
 
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A Very Happy Christmas and Holidays to you!!
 love Miss Mindy and Ricky Dee


Thank you for all of your artistic support & energy , I'm so thankful, and appreciate every bit!
~

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Good Vs. Evil - New Vinyl customs and Sculptures


I’m excited to announce that I’ll be apart of the next show at WonderGround Gallery
this Saturday,  Dec. 15th  I’ll be attending the Grand Opening that morning from 9-11am to chat, sign prints n’ artwork, and talk shop about my work…. I hope to see you there!

( I KNOW.....it's early - and most the people I know arn't awake yet, but come in your jammies anyhow - I may be in mine with all the all-nighters I've been pulling!)

Below is the skinny about the show... and a link to the Disney site with all the nitty gritty's..
I know I've been doing tons with them lately, it's pretty exciting to be doing my own sculpted versions of classic Disney characters... I think you'll enjoy my latest set of heroines and villain's!
 
-MM

"The battle between good and evil has never been stronger. So the questions become … Who will rise to the challenge? Who will prevail? Only a peek inside WonderGround Gallery will reveal the ever-lasting rivalries of our fairytale world. Join in the excitement Dec. 15 at WonderGround Gallery in the Downtown Disney® District at the Disneyland® Resort in Anaheim, CA, as interpretations of frightful and delightful characters by various artists are unveiled as part of ‘Good vs. Evil.’ For more information visit www.ArtofDisneyParks.com " or the EVENT LINK HERE.

I hope to see your sweet face!!

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

'Frosty Holiday' Minnie Sculpts a' comin'!

 
 
Announcing my lil' 'Frosty Holiday Minnie's' !  
~ and in honor of these lil' darlin's ~
I'll be signing down at
Wonderground Gallery from 1-4 pm DEC. 1st...

In addition, a limited number of 3-inch Vinylmation™ holiday ornaments designed by moi will be
 availiable at store opening ! - Wristband distribution guidelines apply.
- - - so stay tuned for sneek peek on FB & Twitter n' check out the Disney blog for the event info!

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for Availiability of One of a Kinds by Miss Mindy, Please call: The Disney Vault / 714-300-7004
Or visit D Street Downtown Disney / and the Wonderground Gallery

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Thank you so much for all of your kind emails and for supporting the arts!
Ya'll have been so amazing with all of my new adventures. . .

A very Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
love, Miss Mindy , Ricky dee and Radio.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012

Miss Mindy's Wonderland - Custom Vinyls!



Miss Mindy Festival of the Masters/Vinylmation Video
Click PIC to see!



I'm excited to announce that 3 of my one of a Kind Vinylmations
will be at the Walt Disney World, Florida
'Festival of the Masters'
event at Downtown Disney This Weekend! Walt Disney World Resort has hosted this event since 1975,
and I'm excited to be apart of it & show you my latest Vinylmation customs-
'Miss Mindy's Wonderland!'
A continuing series, from last years D23....
( Remember the Red Queen and White Rabbit?) - Welp, now it's The White Queen, Flower's and Mr. Caterpillar's turn! They will be on display this coming weekend, so stop by and say hello to my art for me if yer in Florida!
I was graciously invited to go down and sign with these lil' guys, but am soooooo filled to the gills making art for an amazing show at Wonderground in Dec., that I can't leave my studio... Yeep!
Stay Tuned kids, and enjoy the pictures....

-Miss Mindy

To Inquite about purchasing, Please email me: Info@missmindy.com
or call Disney at (877) 560-6477 option 2 - Thanks!














 
-MM
(all images copyright Miss Mindy & Disney -Thanks!)

Saturday, October 13, 2012

Announcing my latest creation... 'SteamBoat Minnie' - !

Oh It's gettin' Excitin'...
I'm currently creating a Limited edition series of 25,
One of a Kind - art figures, entitled...

 
"SteamBoat Minnie"
The first one is ready for you to feast your eyes upon at:
The Wonderground Gallery in The Downtown Disney District - Anaheim  


- She's hand crafted and painted with hand cast resin elements. Each Minnie has her very own flair & style, sculpted props & features that make every one unique... Swing on by to see my latest creation!

Special Note!: This lil gal has a remote control to turn on the Steam Boat Mickey Scene..Woow- gees! - It flickers like the old black and white cartoon... sure was tricky figuring out this step- So ask the Wonderground Cast members to give ya a glimpse of Miss Mindy goin' high tech!

-Copyright Miss Mindy and Disney



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NEWSFLASH! "Miss Mindy will be back for one day at the WonderGround Gallery in the Downtown Disney® District on December 1, 2012 from 1pm to 4pm for a special meet and greet opportunity!" -  Disney Blog

'SteamBoat Minnie' - Dimensions: 13" tall x 6" (varies per figure due to prop changes...)
for Availability of One of a Kinds by Miss Mindy,
Please call: The Disney Vault / 714-300-7004

Or visit  the Wonderground Gallery.
+Shipping is Available for you out of towners... yay!



Ciao!
-MM