The attack of The Femmes!

POP FEMME Sugar Coated Strange 2008

May 23 - June 25, 2008

Opening reception: Saturday, May 24, 5:00

Press Release: Santa Fe, NM Contact: Sharla Throckmorton-McDowell, Owner POP Gallery 505.820.0788 Sharla@popsantafe.com

POP FEMME Sugar Coated Strange Group Exhibit Opens Memorial Weekend

Reception Saturday May 24th 5-7pm

Featured artists:

CJ Metzger, Miss Mindy, Julia Martin, Marie Sena, Susan Turnbull, Holly Wood, Kathie Olivas, Stephanie Roberts, Maureen Burdock, T.R. Logan and Jessica Bea Hillis. An exploration into current works by POP Surreal, Illustrative and graphic artists who happen to be women, a beautiful phenomenon in an art world still predominantly male.

So.... If anybody happens to be driving past Santa Fe... come on by and say hi! --- hmmm... what kinds of imps and fairies leave there? we'll see....

Also.... La Femme is still up at Nucleus until the end of the month.... (lots of Femme shows eh?-- I feel so FouF-ie...) Here are a couple of the peices I'm showing there - I really enjoyed the other ladies work.. I highly recommend joggin' on over and paying Nucleus a visit, thier new space is AMAZING!

"The Show off" - Mixed Media on wood"Priss" - Mixed Media on wood

VTN - this weekend

The Vinyl toy Network show convention is this weekend in Pasadena!

I will be on a panel at 1:00 "2D to 3D"

- Gabbin' about how to turn your 2d designs into toys,

along with Amanda Visell, some folks at Wheaty Wheat toys....and many more!

After that I'll be signing books, and doing drawings for folks at The Baby Tattoo Books Booth.. until 3:3o - I hope to see you there! - here's the info:

Vinyl Toy Network

Pasadena Convention Center

300 E. Green St.

Room 106Pasadena, CA 91101

www.vinyltoys.net

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Art show & Cartoon Premiere!

I will be in a show May 10th at The Nucleus Gallery http://www.gallerynucleus.com/ I hope to see you!


Currently I have been bustin' my rear on a show called The Mighty B!

IT PREMIERES THIS WEEKEND!

(i don't have cable, so let me know how it goes.... funny huh?)

This show is created by some really talented folks, Cynthia True - Amy Poehler - and Erik Wiese - here's the show times on Nickelodeon:

Saturday 10:30am Premiere *Repeats at 1pm, 6pm and 9:30pm

Sunday 10:30am Premiere *Repeats at 3pm and 3:30pm

ps. the above drawing is by Bryan Arnett... thanks for the drawing man!
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:) I hope ya'll are well! - - -mm

Hurray Hoooorah!

So if you make some of these...

you'll look like these! - he he he--naw-

---------But do I feel like these elephants!
yes sir.
I want to hug my own legs to my head with joy! goooosh!

These drawings are by favorite artist in the whole wide world ... Mr. Heinrich Kley. So much has been going on (hence the lack of posts)... I didn't even know what to write because this is very personal... and I usually only post up all my art openings and art Junks. All I can say is that the fairies have been in a wonderfully terrible state of unrest, drinking hard cider out of tiny acorn cups, running around naked and yelling at Rick at I at night... riding around the noisy parrots in the neighborhood telling all the wee ones that the witch and the the tree man will be gettin' hitched at last!

*sigh*

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Up to?

HMMMMM......

Welp. Dink has been helping me finally finish my Paper doll book,
She gets so pissed when I have unfinished projects laying around. ---
Again, thanks for your a patience everyone!


After working on El Tigre at Nickelodeon, with some GREAT folks......

I got scootched on over to work on a new show about an over zealous girl scout.... called 'Mighty B!' - - - -I've hung my old brownie jacket in my office---ahhh the bizarro patches I used to get- The going to Disneyland badge (3 of them) the looking at butterflies badge, the smores badge.
yup.
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As for Art shows, I'm taking the next couple months to really take some time to step it up a bit, as far as my woodcuts and large paintings are concerned- to dive deeper into this odd little brain of mine, without too many shows going on---- dream, and get out some feelings---I'm excited. Most likely fairies will be involved in some way. he he he

Heres what i got lined up for May:________________________
Sugar & Spice - at Gallery Nucleus
May 10, 2008 – June 3, 2008
Opening reception: Saturday, May 10 2008, 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
VIP Preview Show: Friday, May 9th, 2008
Toy and Book signing!


POP Femme - 'Sugar Coated Strange'
Exhibit Opens Memorial Weekend:
Reception Saturday May 24th 5-7pm
POP Gallery
133 West Water Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505.820.0788
http://www.popsantafe.com/

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Hive Art Night....

Thanks to all the folks who braved downtown LA this last weekend! Nice.... good vibe - - -
no major bar fights.....And my new little Centaur painting just strummed her ukulele all night. Above are some pictures of how the art looks... ( so sorry for the quality of my crappy photos, I'll post a pixelated video soon!) ahhhh here it is.... see it's like you didn't miss a thing!

he he -- see TheHIVEGallery for more info- - - -

Also... here's some press in Art Business News... wow!
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The Hive!

Here's a progress Report on the installation peices that I've been working on for the HIVE show Sat. Feb. 2nd - - -

soup to nuts. - he he he...thank you Rick! - he has helped me so much over the past couple weeks... Mr. Bird.
hmmm. here's the concept for the scene..... and a couple childhood spirits below-

The Hive Gallery... will be hosting us sisters as featured artists for this month! We hope you will join us for a night of live painting and BRAND NEW ART !

The Hive Gallery Reception: February 2nd, 8:30 - 12:30 / Show ends Feb 23rd
http://www.thehivegallery.com/

The art peice on the card - - -"Idolette" (above) was from a show we did last year at Gallery Revisited... see below for this months group show info:Gallery Revisited Reception: January 26th 6pm - 10pm / Show ends February 23rd.
http://www.galleryrevisited.com

12 grapes!

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all yous out there.... and may many funny fannied fairies infest you garden! - Hide yer booze, and don't you snooze.... the fat lil' fairies are on the looze... ( ok, ok... I know 'Looze?') Hmmmm... anyway- We went to Arizona this Christmas and took my flying squirrel "mappy" with us (Dink was pissed.)

Here's a couple shots of the magical scenery along the route.....


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My attempt at festive cookie.... Italian speedo cookie, underwear ghost cookie, weird blue moose cookie.....

And whatta cool guy here cookie? I wasn't around to actually see him jump up on that thing.And certainly lastly and leastly, myself and my drunk niece on a an old car rally tour in Pasadena. I love that kid.

Speaking of Kiddos, Here is a peice I painted for a childrens benefit At The Wind Up Gallery!

The art is first done by a child, then we do a rendition in our style inspired by their art & story....

very cool, I like how she made 'Cilia' have a giant protection belt. Check out the gallery for show details!

Also, as far as art shows.... my sister and some other folks who have shown at Gallery Revisited in the past, were invited back to do a group show together... so check out the gallery site for more details!

I hope everyones holidays were good, and yer all in one piece -A very Happy New Year to you all - - - -& Here's to some Positive change this 2008 !
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Happy Holidays Folks!

Have a good Christmas, from my Dink to yours....

and to end this year on a high note, here are some letters that some really cool kids wrote & drew of Dink! .... It's a program through Nickelodeon where you go to an elementary school, one of us reads, and the other one animates the story... i love kids, they're so much cooler than we are. he he he....


Safe Journey to all ye travelers.....
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Mucho Crap-ola in December!

Dink hopes you had a good thanksgiving.....

TOY NEWS FLASH! - Looks like there's a slow up at the toy factory for Dink, and also my sisters toy- Maeve. New colorways, and also Our blind box sets will be availibale most likely in March! - uggggh - I know, lots of ya'll wanted 'em for christmas, but due to the new regulations on paints and plastics- we gotta hang tight. I'm really excited about the new colorways - so I'll keep you posted as I find out when they will be coming in. Thanks so much for you patience everbody!
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ART Shows i'm in this month:

POP Gallery: Santa Fe "Tales and Toys" thru December - - - -
http://www.popsantafe.com/

Wonderful World Art Gallery: culver city "carnival of the strange"
Both mine and my sisters art is on diplay in the gallery & online thru December!http://www.animationartgallery.com/

http://www.jflynngallery.com/
http://www.monkeyhousetoys.com/
Thanks to all who joined us at The Vinyl Toy Network signing this Sunday.... Here's some photos of the baby tattoo booth with Nutty Uncle Bob Self (Mr. Baby Tattoo) & Ragnar signing away!

ahhhhh... Our Annual Holiday Open Studio, Dec. 8th 5-9pm.
If yer not on my mailing list, (preferable un-psycho) &
would like to join us... please email me for more info!


Many Folks have been wondering what the hell I've been up to, (lack of posts...etc... sorry!) Welp, besides finishing up books, painting and designing toys - I have been working on a show called El Tigre, at Nickelodeon! I got to load up on some new computer skills... "whaaa? you?" - "but you cut wood and have hairy feet" you say... yes indeed, it's been a great time, learned a alot, and I got to work with some awesome peoples (check out my added links!), I just wish the show was granted some more seasons (yukko corporate crap happened.) booo.... I'll have to send the pixies on after them!
Here is my 'lil character from the show that the lovely Sandra Equihua designed! (notice I am as tall as the main KID character in the show.... ha ha ha very funny.)
but Yes, I still am cutting wood in my cave like normal as well... There will plenty more fat pixies and weird underpants ladies, ornaments-etc coming out for the holidays.... So hopefully you'll be able to make it to one of these crazy shows/events that I have plastered above!
good health to you all-
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Happy Feasting Folks!

The Thanksgiving Elf wishes you "Tiny feet and a big REAR this time of year!"
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Kokeshi Doll show at Subtext....

Hi Folks! This weekend is The Kokeshi Doll show at SUBTEXT. I hope to see some of ya'll there...My pal Brandy and I will be painting the town some kind of color tomorrow... so we hope to see you San Diego Way! Above is my painted doll for the show.. with her chicken boyfriend -
NEW flickr for all Kokeshi:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/15007243@N06/sets/72157602862019339/
Chris(tina) The Curators Blog:
http://2winks.blogspot.com/
some press! http://www.vinylpulse.com/2007/10/preview-kokeshi.html
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Witchy under-pants says....

BIG SHOW! Carnival of the Strange.....

STEP RIGHT UP! STEP RIGHT UP!

TO THE CARNIVAL OF THE STRANGE…Ladies and Gentlemen, Here are a couple peices I will be showing at the WWGallery this friday....I hope you will join us, and if you can't honor us with your presence this Friday... it's up until Dec. 22nd! (but you'll miss the carnies... "Dink" wouldn't go unless there were carnies.)

WHO: Wonderful World Art Gallery (WWA) is proud to announce Carnival of the Strange: Highlighting Original Works of Emily the Strange. The exhibition will showcase original artwork by the creative forces behind the world’s most intriguing 13 year old girl - the international cult phenomenon, Emily the Strange.

WHAT: The “Carnival of the Strange” opening will feature a spectacular three-ring celebration of Emily-inspired carnie fare. Prepare to be amazed by the sideshow-inspired displays of “strange” original works including art by Tim Burton and movie storyboards from his famous Nightmare Before Christmas. Also on display will be traditional Mongolian paper cuttings of the amazing Turo “Scissorhands,” paintings and shadowbox ensembles by the whimsical duo CJ Metzger and Miss Mindy, along with Gris Grimly, and the Secret Art and Unorthodox Taxidermy collections of Dr. Seuss. Gallery guests will be met by a cast of Carnies as soon as they walk in the door, while they sip on the gallery’s “Carnie Cosmos,” and as they have their fortunes foretold.

WHERE: Wonderful World Art Gallery is located in downtown Culver City, among many fine eateries and adjacent to Sony Pictures Entertainment.

The Gallery is located at 9517 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232.

WHEN: Friday, October 26, from 6PM – 9PM.

On display through December 22nd.

The Gallery is open Tuesday – Wednesday from 10AM – 6PM and Thursday – Saturday from 11AM – 7PM. The gallery is closed Sunday, and is open Monday by appointment only.

Wonderful World Art Gallery (310) 836-4992 http://www.animationartgallery.com/
For further information or photographs, please contact the gallery directly.

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Giant Orange Foot.

Howdy-Hi folks! oh god... more pictures of Dink.... What can I say? I don't have any children, but have given birth to a little plastic thing. - - - -I just want to take her everywhere, In fact, Now she's with me at work. I couldn't leave her at home... to eat all the crackers and cheese, watch old re-runs of Robotech, Columbo and what not..... ohhhh no. So, she's found that the trash dumpster in the alley is fun... and she really likes the big orange foot on the sign. But she's pissed that 'Double Dare' is off the air... and no slime comes out of the fountain anymore. (gees... picky eh? pixies these days...corrupt - fulla junk food...n' bitchy)

SHOW IN! - Please join me in San Diego next month @ subtext for a "Kokeshi" doll show....

ANOTHER SHOW IN! - I'm in Group show this Saturday with my sister and many other art folks....
at The Carmichael Gallery for Contemporary Art - Join us!

New Link happiness - - - I have revamped my links, and spruced up the blog a bit ( like anyone cares... he he he) but dammit! it gives me joy when starring blankly at my screen at night...like a new area for some pretty classy broads that I adore.... and Fairy Folks! If I have left anyone out... it's on purpose. he he he...
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Puppets at the FarmLab...

Here's a video of the Puppet show this last weekend... called: "Puppets After Hours" and presented by Farm Lab...... so cool!

also.. here's a link to Puppetry around the world! The site also helps w/ making yer own puppet stuff- I'm making a stage, and puppets, if anyone wants to hire me for birthday parties.... he he he...naw really! I'm serious! I feel like I found a peice of my soul that was missing.... I adore puppets. a lot.

Congrats & Hodge Podge. . .

2 of my favorite people are gettin' hitched!
Congratulations to My best Friend Brandy & her beau Eddie!
No more hookers for you! Awwww...

If only Dink could stay on the right side of the road. settle down. Yet again, she's been 'lingering around' BrackenFern Manor, "drinking tea"...(so she whispered to me...) while reeking of scotch! -we'll i never! She thoroughly enjoys it at the Manor due to the fact it is an old Cat House/Brothel... waay back in the days of prohibition & Bugsy Siegel. Dink is so happy prohibition is over.. she's making up for lost time.

- - - - - - - ART- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Here's my messy desk, - I've been finishing up my paperdoll book,
(thanks to all who have already pre-ordered... and for your patience, I'll keep ya'll posted as I go throught the motions. . .)
I stare at these way too much... These are the toys on top of my Desk... you know how you sit there, trying to get a composition right.. "what the hell am I drawing..??"blah blah bluuuuuuhh - - - -Betty always wins the starring contest, and freaks me out from time to time.

- - - - - - - -this is a commission I just finished... she wanted her 'pooch' in the painting...- - - - - - - - - -How I feel about my paintings from time to time.
- - - - - - - - -ahhh a nature Mural for a preschool, we just finished! ( notice the massive bird which will give kids nightmares!)
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Toy & Show News.....

Thanks everybody - - -The Limited Edition Pre-Release "DINK" is sold out at 3DRetro..., but is available at Cardboard Spaceship , Munky KING & our current gallery show at the Wind Up Gallery (they had a few in their store.... so, send 'em an email if you wanna nab one!)

ALSO: to answer some ?'s about Dink...
Q: "How the hell does she stand?"
A: She has ball and socket joint wings... so she stands like a tripod. You can also make her fly around - or pull them out and throw them at your little sister.
Q: "When's the color version coming out?"
A: In September I heard, DKE is the distribution company.. and they sell to many of the local toy stores. yay!
Q: "How come I don't see wings on the picture above?"
A: That particular Dink is the resin prototype I painted awhile back...
(She couldn't get her wings yet.. he he he he) - The vinyl you buy in the stores - will include wings like in the picture below.
Q: "What does Dink enjoy the most?"
A: Neil Diamond, John Denver, old reruns of Columbo & watching David Bowies pants in Labyrinth.
Q: "What doesn't she like?... so I don't get beat up by my new Pixie."
A: Wet party hats, fake Cheetos and complicated eating schedules.

Here's some cool press from the shows Me and Sis are in right now....
JUXTAPOZ PRESS for The WIND up Gallery Show
LA WEEKLY PRESS for the LA MYTH Show at Meltdown
KID ROBOT - a cool discussion about Mine & Sissy's Kustom vinyls!




TITLE: Gretchen's - - - - - -for LA MYTH show @ Meltdown
WHY? - What Mythical creature has the power to make all the Hollywood women look the same?
hmmmm.... why Gretchen's Tummy Tuk and JUG Implant emporium- of course!

:)mm - have a nice day.

Travel time w/ DINK! & Bran spankin' new SHOWS!

Dink enjoyed her Journey to Arizona this last weekend.... We stopped at the dinosaurs, and the General Patton museum - (she really liked the tanks.) The Wind UP Gallery show went great - Thanks so much to the owners - Anthony and Lindsay, we felt welcome in Mesa! Check out the show here, if ya don't go on the Arizona trek! (click on current shows...)






Meltodown Reception Pictures: Check 'em out!

Me and my sis... and not to mention a load of other great folks - are in this show this Saturday, 8pm - at Meltdown in Hollwood! - see LAMYTH for more info! Thanks for the invite Aaron!

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*sigh* ... The Beast is done!

Ahhh - - - - pish posh... Le booth of the Artist Sisters, up at last with alla le junk in tow! Comic-con has come and gone, and man - what a wild time it was! So many new people - the air conditioning was REALLY working this year, and honestly, since they capped the attendees, it was much more comfortable for them... I didn't see screaming babies this year, and as many couples fighting. he he he ...Anyway, Thanks to everyone for supporting our art & Toy and Book Signings! It was a great time, and we look forward to next years hall of madness.
This Robot was a collaboration done by the us sisters...
It's now on Display in San Diego at the Mindstyle showroom...

Ahhhh... The lovely Denise Clark, My childhood friend - who helped us through the mayhem this year..... Thank you!!!! & two very talented ladies, 1 being-our hot sauce neighbor (whom I promise to get ya'll her web info as soon as i dig through all my crap!) and Ver Mar.

Signing at the Vinyl Toy Network on Saturday was amazing! such great people... Me and sis were all new beans to the toy world! - DINK is on the loose, and so is my sisters toy Mischievous Maeve.... You can get 'em at 3D RETRO

Also, here's a cool blurb about us gals on VINYL PULSE!

Thanks again to ya'll for the continued support, It was great to see all the friends we've made over the years, drink too much, not sleep, and try and stay awake during convention hours... he he he... see ya when we do it again next year!
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Comic-con 2007