Anyway, here's a screenshot of my 5 minutes of Etsy fame!
Jun 30, 2008
Whee!
I'm on the front page of Etsy at the moment - and I even got to see it! Often I miss being seeing my work the front page, which is always a bummer because I'm curious to see which photograph made it there. I think it's neat that Splashing made it to the front page today, since I just picked up the gorgeous mounted version from Save the Bay today. I'll have to post some photos of the mounted pieces tomorrow (Splashing and Beach Cartwheels), because they really are pretty cool. They're mounted on furniture-grade plywood and sealed with a UV-resistant layer.
Anyway, here's a screenshot of my 5 minutes of Etsy fame!
Anyway, here's a screenshot of my 5 minutes of Etsy fame!
Jun 28, 2008
Shiny New Product!
Well, it's time for the unveiling... I've got a new super duper cool product available - Photo Wall Decals! To see more details, check out the Etsy listing. And please let me know which of my images you'd like to see as Wall Decals!
The perfect solution for apartments, dorm rooms, or walls that you just don't want to put a hole in... Stickable (and re-stickable) art! Changed your mind about where you want to display your art? Just peel it off and move it elsewhere. I've been having far too much fun moving my test piece around - it's constantly popping up in a new location... almost as if this little bird keeps flying about the house.
These wall decals are simple to install - a few guidelines:
- Make sure the surface is clean before applying. In my enthusiasm I put my test piece up before doing this, and now there is dust stuck to it. Which is fine on a wall, but on a window or mirror the dust shows up a little more.
- Once your surface is clean, simply peel the decal from the backing, stick it on, and gently scrape the wooden applicator (included) along the surface to remove air bubbles.
- Sit back and enjoy!
The perfect solution for apartments, dorm rooms, or walls that you just don't want to put a hole in... Stickable (and re-stickable) art! Changed your mind about where you want to display your art? Just peel it off and move it elsewhere. I've been having far too much fun moving my test piece around - it's constantly popping up in a new location... almost as if this little bird keeps flying about the house.
These wall decals are simple to install - a few guidelines:
- Make sure the surface is clean before applying. In my enthusiasm I put my test piece up before doing this, and now there is dust stuck to it. Which is fine on a wall, but on a window or mirror the dust shows up a little more.
- Once your surface is clean, simply peel the decal from the backing, stick it on, and gently scrape the wooden applicator (included) along the surface to remove air bubbles.
- Sit back and enjoy!
Jun 24, 2008
Today
Had a pretty busy day today. I managed to get down to Roger Williams Park Zoo and take some photos of their "Biofacts" - natural history specimens they use for education. And, on the way out, I stopped by the park's rose gardens, which were looking lovely and dewy just after a thunderstorm. I'll probably have some more rose garden photos to share later this week.
Rather than post the photos individually, here's a lovely little slideshow for you to enjoy!
Rather than post the photos individually, here's a lovely little slideshow for you to enjoy!
Jun 22, 2008
Narragansett Art Festival 2008
Just wanted to post a quick recap of how the weekend went! I am home, the cars are unloaded, and I'm exhausted & badly need a shower, so I'll keep it short. :-)
We had gorgeous weather, despite an ominous forecast of 80% chance of rain on Sunday! I met some wonderful people and amazing artists, I'll probably do a post later this week with some names and website links. I had a lot of fun sharing a booth with the illustrious Julie Beck, and both my husband and my friend Amber were super helpful in keeping me company, going on lunch runs, and generally being awesome. Thanks to all of you who stopped by, it was a treat to see you! And a special thanks to my buyers, I am so thrilled that my work found some good homes.
Perhaps the most exciting news of my weekend was that I received a second place ribbon in the photography category! (The award is for the body of work as a whole, not for just one image.) I believe the award is actually either a second and a half place, or a tie for third. It was a little confusing. The judges had such a hard time deciding that they gave out an extra prize this year. I was honored to receive it, regardless!
I think that's about all I've got for tonight! I hope everyone out there had a great weekend, with something special sprinkled in!
We had gorgeous weather, despite an ominous forecast of 80% chance of rain on Sunday! I met some wonderful people and amazing artists, I'll probably do a post later this week with some names and website links. I had a lot of fun sharing a booth with the illustrious Julie Beck, and both my husband and my friend Amber were super helpful in keeping me company, going on lunch runs, and generally being awesome. Thanks to all of you who stopped by, it was a treat to see you! And a special thanks to my buyers, I am so thrilled that my work found some good homes.
Perhaps the most exciting news of my weekend was that I received a second place ribbon in the photography category! (The award is for the body of work as a whole, not for just one image.) I believe the award is actually either a second and a half place, or a tie for third. It was a little confusing. The judges had such a hard time deciding that they gave out an extra prize this year. I was honored to receive it, regardless!
I think that's about all I've got for tonight! I hope everyone out there had a great weekend, with something special sprinkled in!
Jun 21, 2008
Narragansett Art Festival
Come visit me this weekend at theNarragansett Art Festival
June 21 & 22, 9am to 5pm
Narragansett Pier, Narragansett, RI
The beach and a great ice cream shop are all nearby - you know you want to!
Jun 18, 2008
More from today
2 more shots from today... I like how cropping out the actual viewfinder border allows the pale colors to dominate the images.
Pinecone
Yellow Lotus
Pinecone
Yellow Lotus
More Fun with Glass
Enjoy these new TtV images, taken through the viewfinder of a Duaflex III. Comment and vote on your favorite!
Lavender
The Butterfly Case
Coral
1908 Eggs
Thanks to the RISD Nature Lab staff for their help!
Lavender
The Butterfly Case
Coral
1908 Eggs
Thanks to the RISD Nature Lab staff for their help!
Jun 16, 2008
Fun and Games with the Duaflex
I'm officially addicted to TtV. I think a field trip to a park is in order later this week - if the rain holds off!
New Toy
I have a new photo toy. One I've been wanting for a while now....
A Kodak Duaflex! I'm so excited. I brought it home, grabbed a photo mailing tube, and taped it right on there. Why? So I can take actual Through the Viewfinder (TtV) photographs! Here are the preliminary results. I'm sure there will be more coming soon! I've got to practice more with setting up the composition instinctively. Because of how the lens works on the Duaflex, everything looks backwards in the viewfinder...
A Kodak Duaflex! I'm so excited. I brought it home, grabbed a photo mailing tube, and taped it right on there. Why? So I can take actual Through the Viewfinder (TtV) photographs! Here are the preliminary results. I'm sure there will be more coming soon! I've got to practice more with setting up the composition instinctively. Because of how the lens works on the Duaflex, everything looks backwards in the viewfinder...
Save the Bay
Hey all - don't forget the Save the Bay show runs until July 27! It's free just to go and view the art, and the Save the Bay center is a pretty cool building too.
And check it out - I'm on Save the Bay's homepage!
I have more exciting things to share later, but for now I'll leave you in suspense!
And check it out - I'm on Save the Bay's homepage!
I have more exciting things to share later, but for now I'll leave you in suspense!
Jun 11, 2008
Work In Progress
My friend and fellow Arts in RI member Linda, of à la mode, has been doing a weekly desktop diary on her blog. It's really interesting to see a snapshot of the creative process - usually we only get to see the final product. You know, the one that's been revisited time and time again until it's perfect.
Linda has inspired me to post about one of my works in progress. I've been wanting to play around with this idea/product for a while. Now that it's warm out (the adhesive fumes aren't quite so awful outside) I've decided to give it a go. I'm not even sure what the final product will be, but I have some ideas. Maybe magnets, or necklace pendants... what do you think?
Linda has inspired me to post about one of my works in progress. I've been wanting to play around with this idea/product for a while. Now that it's warm out (the adhesive fumes aren't quite so awful outside) I've decided to give it a go. I'm not even sure what the final product will be, but I have some ideas. Maybe magnets, or necklace pendants... what do you think?
Jun 9, 2008
Did you know...
You can now send some of my photographs as free eCards, through Trunkt! Just head on over to www.trunkt.org/dsbrennan, click on the photograph you want to use, and then click on the "send this as an eCard" button. Fill in your message and contact details and you're good to go!
Jun 7, 2008
Hot Fun in the Summertime
It's hot out! Should be in the mid-90's this weekend, here in Rhode Island. I'm glad that our house is well-shaded - we're staying cool and comfortable inside. (I'm sure any readers from Arizona or Florida will scoff at my calling this hot!)
Despite the heat wave, I'm enjoying discovering all of the growing things coming up in the yard. It's our first June as homeowners, and it's magical to always have fresh flowers blooming around us. I also love the fact that, since it's our property, we can cut a few here and there and bring a piece of nature inside. Especially on a day like today when it's too hot to venture out for long!
Take this pretty Cow Parsley, for example:
(Available as a print in my Etsy shop)
Stay cool, and enjoy your weekend!
Despite the heat wave, I'm enjoying discovering all of the growing things coming up in the yard. It's our first June as homeowners, and it's magical to always have fresh flowers blooming around us. I also love the fact that, since it's our property, we can cut a few here and there and bring a piece of nature inside. Especially on a day like today when it's too hot to venture out for long!
Take this pretty Cow Parsley, for example:
(Available as a print in my Etsy shop)
Stay cool, and enjoy your weekend!
Jun 6, 2008
Splash!
Tomorrow!
What's tomorrow? Why, the "Rhode Island Artists for Save the Bay" event, of course. I'm super excited about it. I'm a little bummed that my friend who works at Save the Bay will be out of town, but oh well. I got a sneak peek at the other art when I dropped my pieces off, and there is SO MUCH! It's really going to be phenomenal. Drop on by and see if you can figure out which one is my favorite. (Besides my own, of course, they're my babies, I have to love them best!)
If you can't attend actual event, you should drop by the exhibit and see the art. The Save the Bay Center itself is also worth checking out - very cool, eco-friendly building. Green roof, restored salt marsh, very awesome map of Narragansett Bay inlaid in the lobby...
The opening reception is June 7 from 5:00-8:30PM. Get tickets here, they are still available! The exhibit itself is free and runs from June 9 - June 27. Hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-4:30PM. Call in advance to make an appointment to see the art.
What's tomorrow? Why, the "Rhode Island Artists for Save the Bay" event, of course. I'm super excited about it. I'm a little bummed that my friend who works at Save the Bay will be out of town, but oh well. I got a sneak peek at the other art when I dropped my pieces off, and there is SO MUCH! It's really going to be phenomenal. Drop on by and see if you can figure out which one is my favorite. (Besides my own, of course, they're my babies, I have to love them best!)
If you can't attend actual event, you should drop by the exhibit and see the art. The Save the Bay Center itself is also worth checking out - very cool, eco-friendly building. Green roof, restored salt marsh, very awesome map of Narragansett Bay inlaid in the lobby...
The opening reception is June 7 from 5:00-8:30PM. Get tickets here, they are still available! The exhibit itself is free and runs from June 9 - June 27. Hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-4:30PM. Call in advance to make an appointment to see the art.
Jun 2, 2008
My week in review...
Life has calmed down significantly now that my first outdoor show is finished! I finally have time to do a nice big blog post, so here's what I've been up to lately...
While grand hopes for camping over Memorial Day weekend didn't pan out, we did do some hiking with friends. My camera definitely needed some exercise, so it came along too and captured these pretty violets.
All that work paid off when Saturday afternoon rolled around and I only had a few errands left to run in order to get ready. Sunday was the big day, and it started early. We had absolutely stunning weather, and I had a lot of fun. My booth was inbetween two friends - painter Julie Beck and Linda of à la mode. I met some great people, traded Flickr account addresses, and made a few sales. A big thank you to the buyers - I'm thrilled that my work found such good homes.
While grand hopes for camping over Memorial Day weekend didn't pan out, we did do some hiking with friends. My camera definitely needed some exercise, so it came along too and captured these pretty violets.
All that work paid off when Saturday afternoon rolled around and I only had a few errands left to run in order to get ready. Sunday was the big day, and it started early. We had absolutely stunning weather, and I had a lot of fun. My booth was inbetween two friends - painter Julie Beck and Linda of à la mode. I met some great people, traded Flickr account addresses, and made a few sales. A big thank you to the buyers - I'm thrilled that my work found such good homes.
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