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1. Tell me about someone in your life whose has served as a muse, inspiration, or mentor in your artistic life. What kind of difference did he/she make in your life?
I have been fortunate enough to have had three mentor’s in my artistic life, all of them were teachers. The [...]
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Another brilliant logo design entry for our art contest! This one comes to us from Michael Draper.
Thanks Michael!
Everyone: Please leave comments and share contest details on twitter and facebook! Thank you.
Kristy
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I am pleased and honored to present to you, Michael Wooten’s biography and artwork. I was blown away by his artwork when I noticed it on my friend’s facebook page, and just as impressed by the following artist biography.
If you are interested in buying any of the paintings below, [...]
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If you’re an artist whose been cramped for time and didn’t think you could make our September 15th deadline, you’re in luck. We are extending the deadline for the KidXpress Logo Design contest to October 15th!
As a reminder, KidXpress is an organization that pairs children with artist and writer mentors, [...]
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This logo design comes to us from Laura Givens.
Check out her portfolio here at: www.lauragivens-artist.com
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Dear Friends,
This is a reminder to send in submissions to the first ever Artist Alcove art contest. THE DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 18TH. We are looking to choose a logo design for KidXpress, a non-profit organization that pairs artists and writers with children. The winner will receive a $100 gift certificate [...]
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To purchase a painting contact me at: kristy@awordwithyoupress.com
Thanks!
Take a Bow, Acrylic painting on wood panel, 19 x 45 inches.
$300.00
From the Heart, Acrylic painting on wooden panel, 19 x 45 inches
$300.00
Katie’s artwork caught my eye the moment she was referred to me. She explores the mother-child bond with brilliant, beautiful expression. They have a natural and mystical appeal that exudes warmth and nurturing. I am proud to be featuring her on The Artist Alcove as I feel [...]
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“You must be the change you want to see in the world.” Mohandis Gandhi.
Fellow artists, remember that person from childhood
that believed in you,
encouraged you to follow your dreams?
Remember [...]
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To purchase a piece of Rachel’s work please email me at: kristy@awordwithyoupress.com
And if you haven’t already, make sure to read her bio and interview
in the previous blog!
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I hate cameras. They are so much more sure than I am about everything. -John Steinbeck
Rachel Walker is a third generation San Diegan who dreams of snow. A storyteller, poet, and photographer, her work runs the gamut from the bizarre to the beautiful and tends to settle [...]
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My friend, artist and writer Michael Draper, whom I’ve featured before, just shared this site with me and I just had to share it with the artist community.
www.vangoghcomplex.com/default.html
This is a site devoted to showcasing artwork by bipolar artists.
This is [...]
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This story of mine was recently and originally published in the newest anthology by Girl Child Press (www.girlchildpress.com) , “Woman’s Work.”
The Conscience of Spiders
by Kristy Webster
Before I was a woman, I was a spider. My [...]
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About five years ago or so, I found myself with nothing to do. I had just finished another semester at The Evergreen State College in Olympia Washington, and both my sons were visiting their father for the weekend. Like usual in Olympia, it was pouring down rain. Not that kind of [...]
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“Say something meaningful about yourself and your creative legacy will endure.”– Ed Coonce
To purchase a painting please contact me at: kristy@awordwithyoupress.com.
Interview With Ed Coonce:
1. Has art always been of significant importance in your life?
Art, or I should say [...]
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For purchasing details contact me at: kristy@awordwithyoupress.com
It’s fitting that the first time I viewed Laurie’s work was on Valentine’s Day, because I fell in love. Her Valentine’s Day exhibit was held at a salon in Ballard, Washington, one of Seattle’s (newly) hippest communities.
Everything about Laurie’s [...]
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