Art, Design, and Nonsense

2009-06-15T07:49:00.001-07:00

Hey Guys,

I am going to delete this blogger account and just stil with my Tumblr and regular blog.

You can also follow me on facebook, the link is in my blog

www.reneemichele.net/blog

reneeandolina.tumblr.com

a little story

2009-06-02T21:52:00.000-07:00

I posted a photo story on my website blog.

duckies, hummingbirds, beach, bees!!

Click here to see it!

Bored? Try Doodling To Keep The Brain On Task

2009-05-28T17:08:00.000-07:00

Check out this awesome article and podcast from NPR about doodling and your brain here!I am totally using this in my thesis.

sugar sugar, ohh honey honey.

2009-05-26T21:50:00.000-07:00

Hope everyone had a fantasmo Memorial Day weekend! My weekend involved the Bald Hill Fair, mini pig race, getting nauseous on rides, John Harvards beer, baby ducks on my lawn, playing baseball, BBQ party, wine, more wine, and just lots of good times. The best part of my weekend was going to this beautiful and secluded hum

mingbird sanctuary out east. The place was deserted, except for me, Jimmy, bumble bees, hummingbirds, and the ocean. I have a few pictures and drawings I will be uploading in the next day or so.

The newest painting is finished!! I won’t be posting the final image online until it’s released to the wild at the 1st Anniversary Genuine Artikle show June 20 from 7-11pm with live music and all new artwork.

Click on the image below to view the flier.

Oh, and BTW I am starting to make wallets again, so if you wanted one please email me or leave me a comment on here and I’ll get to it!

artwork in the local paper

2009-05-21T13:06:00.000-07:00

So if you click here, it will bring you to an article that I illustrated for the sports hall of shame. Its featured in the local papers on the North Shore of Long Island called the Times Beacon Record. Check it out!

more in progress

2009-05-19T19:40:00.000-07:00

A few updates on the new painting. I normally work things out as a whole, but in this case, only the beginning was worked out like that. I would have liked to work more on this today, but I’ve been coming down with something and exhausted.

In Progress

2009-05-15T11:52:00.000-07:00

A few photos of my newest painting in progress. I wanted to show you a few of my works in progress, because I feel sometimes its better to see the process over product. I am expecting this painting to be done in the next few days.

Notice the great studio space.

Art VS Design

2009-05-14T14:13:00.000-07:00

Hey Guys,

I am currently in an ART VS DESIGN competition. Please click on the link below to view the profile I have set up and vote for me!!!

http://www.artistswanted.org/rengren99

when you scroll down it will say "click here to participate" and you can vote against 2 pieces Art VS Design

a few art updates...

2009-05-14T11:17:00.001-07:00

Hello all!!

Just wanted to keep everyone updated on what’s new, what’s old, and what’s happening.

I am currently finishing up an illustration that was commissioned for the local newspaper. If you live on the North Shore of Long Island, pick up a copy of the Times Beacon this coming Wednesday I believe. Another painting will be finished for the 1st anniversary Genuine Artikle show. The painting is another piece from my Sugar Babies series. When I get more information on the dates to the show I will let you know ASAP.

Towards the end of June me and the class at SVA are holding an art show at the gallery on 21st street between 6th and 7th ave. There will be an opening reception, along with yours truly. It’s going to be a busy month!

WHO DRAWS THE CROWD, WHO PLAYS SO LOUD BABY, IT’S THE GUITAR MAN.

2009-05-12T09:06:00.001-07:00

wide-awakeness

2009-05-01T08:49:00.001-07:00

On Monday night, the class and I will be in the presence of Maxine Greene in her apartment on the upper east side. Maxine is one of the most well known philosophers on education and the arts in the world. You can click on her name above to learn more.

Oh, Maxine, how I went through this year struggling to understand your writings. As amazing as she is, I have a really hard time reading her, mostly because her English skills are far beyond what I have ever heard of. Nonetheless, when I do begin to understand, I realize how incredible her philosophies are.

In the next few days I will think of what I will say, while drowning my stomach in wine & cheese.

On another subject, I have 3 pieces which are almost done for a new show. I have a bit more time now, which is great and awful at the same time. Below is a smidgen of a fraction of a thumbnail:

Tee Shirt Designs

2009-04-23T14:38:00.001-07:00

you can find some of my tee shirt designs here at Crooked Monkey Clothing

12:08am

2009-04-20T21:19:00.001-07:00

This is me finishing up a five month curriculum:

Other than typing, I’ve been spending my last few days loving life. Roller Derby Disco, joy riding around in the finally beautiful weather, and shooting a bunch of new pictures with a new lens I’m trying out. Spring is slowly but surely creeping in, and I am welcoming it with open arms.

To keep my happiness rolling, I am going to a live showing of This American Life this Thursday. Ira Glass hosts this once a year live, and while I went to see him in the city last year, this year I am going to see it streamed in the local movie theater. This, only because I didn’t know when the tickets went on sale, and they were sold out immediately. Brent, you are a lucky cat. If you haven’t heard of This American Life, please click on the link and check it out.

sketchbook diaries

2009-04-14T08:42:00.000-07:00

sly

2009-04-09T09:43:00.001-07:00

from renee to renee

2009-04-08T06:46:00.000-07:00

I am now getting portrait requests in class. Here's to boredom!

can't stop won't stop.

2009-04-06T08:48:00.000-07:00

but the animals are all dead.

reliving old drawings

2009-04-01T09:40:00.001-07:00

I was cleaning out my studio (aka spare room) and found a few forgotten drawings, including this one:

I had remembered the model for these drawings, and I remember that day. This drawing is over a year old. Weird that an image can bring back an entire memory of an ordinary day in your live.

On a side note, student teaching is over. Which means I will actually have time to sleep, draw, and relax. I will be picking up more on this blog again too.

still going...

2009-03-24T09:28:00.000-07:00

I am now also on TWITTER and TUMBLR

can't stop won't stop.

2009-03-21T07:17:00.000-07:00

I have not been on the computer for longer than checking my email the last month. I am giving my eyes a rest from this computer screen. It's nice out, finally. March has been a dead month for me due to the massive amount of graduate work I have been immersed in. I have also been spending most of my mornings with this nice fella:

I am taking a short trip at the beginning of April, breathing fresh air, and taking lots of photos.

Welcome!

2009-03-21T07:01:00.000-07:00

For those of you who have a gmail account or a blogger, I've decided to create a duplicate blog from www.reneemichele.net/blog to here.

That way, you can follow me.

Posts from both blogs will be the same. yey!