More of my Slackerdom

Day two of my goal not going well. Spent a day at the beach instead of drawing or painting. BUT... I read an art book on the beach!! If you have never read Art and Fear, please do so. One of my favessss.


So I mentioned before about losing our golden retriever. Well now I have a question for the probably small audience who may read this. Our 3 year old beagle seems to be dealing with some doggie depression now that hes lost his buddy, and we don't quite know how to help. Does anyone have any wise words of advice on this matter, because it certainly breaks my little heart to see this pup so sad.


Now... on a happy note :) It is currently 4 AM and I am getting ready for work. While this may not seem happy to you, it means I did not oversleep like I did on monday and I won't be 45 minutes late for work. Also, the day I spent at the beach yesterday was with my siblings and my 17 yr old brothers friends. I think its a great day when you realize you and your brothers and sisters are finally all close enough where you can hang out for a day and not want to fight like 5 year olds.

And since I did no creating today (yesterday?? we'll just say Tuesday), then today I must do double. (Note to self... blogs at 4AM ramble... avoid this in the future...) Time for some coffee!

New Goal

One drawing per day (non-work related) and one painting or large drawing per week. That is my new goal. And considering that it is monday, the beginning of the week, that is what I will work on after this.


So I'm pretty bummy today, and have been pretty much all weekend, aside from a few good times here and there. We had to put our 11yr old golden retriever/yellow lab, Jack, to sleep on Friday. Our whole family was and still is devasted, to say the least. We had never lost a pet til now, and even though I always knew it would be really hard, this REALLY sucks. Well 11 years of the best dog ever is better than none.


So on a happy note (because who wants to end a bloggity post on that), I had the most delicious watermelon today with lunch. Mikey brought half in and we ate a ridiculous amount of it. Then before I went home today I bought one for my fam, which we will hopefully enjoy after dinner tonight. Summer fruits are definitely the best.

slacker

okok I knowwww... I have been a terrible slacker. I don't think I have updated this little guy in ages. But that is all going to change! Promise. This is for a number of reasons, the main one being i need to stop being so lazy and be more proactive. And I can owe much of this to a recent coffeedate I had with a few good friends from school who graduated the year after I did, and who I outwardly admit I wish had graduated with. You can actually check out her fun little blog and I think you'll be amused by miss JanaBailey .


Aside from that, I made a little page to start selling old/new drawings and paintings. Again, proactive. So go buy some and make me smile .


Another life update I'm fairly sure I left you out on is my new, fun, exciting employment since last year. I got a job as a Sign Artist at Trader Joe's in North Wales. I work with 2 other very talented and fun artists at the store, and the three of us do the display boards and shelf signs for the store. So, if you're ever around North Wales, or even if you're not, some stop by, check out our art, sample some food, and see if you can find Ollie the Orca.

Anyway, i'll be back soon. Promise!

Info

Nothing super new. Working on 2 paintings, no pics yet but I'm working on it. Expect them within the next few days.

Just was asked to do a ceiling mural in my friends parents bathroom, so thats good news. It's a start! Things are progressing!

Anyway, just wanted to put out there that I am available for commissions. Paintings, drawings, illustrations, and murals. Contact me! amy.kitzinger@gmail.com


Anyway, heres a photo from my thesis show in May.

What I'm Working On

work in progress...

More Art from College

Shoes on Satin
Painting III.5
Oil on Wood Panel, 24" x 36"
2007

White Shoes
Painting III
Oil on Wood Panel, 24" x 36"
2007

Jewels
Senior Studio
Oil on Canvas, 24" x 36"
2007

The Little Arteest
Childrens Book Illustration, 2006
Front and Back Cover Spread
Colored Pencil on Illu. Board 12x18

The Little Arteest
Childrens Book Illustration, 2006
Two-Page Spread
Colored Pencil on Illu. Board 12x18

The Little Arteest
Childrens Book Illustration, 2006
Two-Page Spread
Colored Pencil on Illu. Board 12x18

Goodnight Moon Cover Recreation
Childrens Book Illustration, 2006
Black Marker on Bristol Board 9x12

Duomo of Florence
Pen and Ink on Bristol Board 18x12
2008

The Colosseum of Rome
Pen and Ink on Bristol Board 18x12
2008


Seashell
Scientific Illustration
Pen and Ink Stippling on Bristol Board 9x12
2008



A Painting for My Pop
Oil on Canvas 24"x24"
2007

Senior Thesis

Here is a bunch of work I made in college. Sorry the quality is so poor, I'm working on getting them professionally photographed.

The first 6 are from my senior thesis. The five paintings of shoes are family portraits of my family and my cousins, aunts and uncles. The sixth is my grandfathers chair with his shoes still tucked underneath. He passed away about a year ago and it affected me deeply. My thesis was dedicated to and inspired by him and his unending love for his wonderfully large family.

All are 36" x 48", oil on canvas, worked on from January until April of 2008. All were given to members of my family, none are for sale.

My Sister, Two Brothers, Mother, Father, and Myself

Uncle Mike, Aunt Dawn, Ian, and Patrick

Uncle Steve and Nan

Uncle Ted, Aunt Lori, Joseph, and Grace

Uncle Tim, Aunt Lisa, Nick, Kevin, Dan, and Mary

Pop's Chair with Pop's Shoes and Nan's Shoe