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.....
:)mm

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-
:)mm

Happy Feasting Folks!

The Thanksgiving Elf wishes you "Tiny feet and a big REAR this time of year!"
-mm

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...
:)mm

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!)
:)mm