MONDAY! DISSONANT MELODIES!
Our next show is MONDAY JUNE 29TH at The Drake Underground.It's nice and early for all you weekday workhorses!
Doors at 8:30PM.
The Guest Bedroom at 9PM.
The Paper Chase (Texas / Kill Rock Stars) at 10PM
$11 advance / $13 door
Doors at 8:30PM.
The Guest Bedroom at 9PM.
The Paper Chase (Texas / Kill Rock Stars) at 10PM
$11 advance / $13 door
Rubbernecker Release & Blog Stroll
We have another exciting release and Blog Stroll for you today. Rubbernecker has just released a gorgeous silhouette floral set with sentiments, a Teddy Bear Inchie set and a cheesecloth background. You will want to start at the Rubbernecker Blog if you happened to come here first. Stroll through the Design Team’s blogs, check out the awesome sampling of cards they have for you today and of course pick up the key word phrases at each stop for a chance to win the set of your choice! My key phrase today is Cheesecloth Be sure to visit Sherry next for more eye candy and the next clue.
My card today features Flower Silhouettes 468. The flower stamp and foliage were colored with Copic markers and misted with Rubbing Alcohol before putting the rubber to paper. I combined colors so they would blend slightly when misted.
The Fern Background is also available from Rubbernecker and one of my favorites. I took a photo of the finished background before the layering so you can see the results. It was created by inking up the background with Adirondack Pigment in Juniper and then sponged with Adirondack Pigment/Terra Cotta. I misted the inked rubber to let the colors meld together before stamping. You won’t want to get it too wet, I use Ranger’s Mini Misters. They are perfect for water, rubbing alcohol, reinkers, perfect pearls……..
Stamps: Flower Silhouettes 468, Fern Background Ink: Distress/Black Soot, Tea Dye Adirondack Pigment/ Juniper, Terra cotta
Copic Markers/ E33 Sand, Y28 Lionet Gold, R08 Vermillion, E09 Burnt Sienna. R22 Light Prawn, G24 Willow, BG75 Abyss Green
Paper: Prism Blush Red Medium, Island Mist Medium & Dark, Naturals Ivory
Accessories: Ranger Mini Misters, Rubbing Alcohol, SEI buttons/Poppy collection, Vintage Trim, Linen Thread.
Have a wonderful day, I hope you enjoy strolling with us!
Wacky Wednesday #17 Tags!
I am hosting the Wacky Wednesday challenge over at the Rubbernecker Blog and the challenge is Tags! Incorporate a tag on your card. It can be a small sentiment tag, the focal point, several tags..... Paper, metal, formica chip or fragment. It just needs to be a tag of some sort. Sound fun? We would love to see your creations, so be sure to link your card/project to the Rubbernecker Blog for a chance to win a 40% Off Certificate for your entire order at Rubbernecker.
My card today features one of the sets to be released by Rubbernecker tomorrow! I used 3 of the stamps in the set and I can tell this will be a favorite go to set for me. Be sure to stop by the Rubbernecker Blog for another blog stroll tomorrow/Thursday to see the sets and the samples the DT has come up with.
Stamps: 468 Flower Silhouettes
Ink: Distress Faded Jeans, Tea Dye, Walnut Stain, Black Soot
Paper: Prism Suede Brown Dark, Tawny Light, 7gypsies 6x6 Paper Pad/nottinghill, Shipping Tag, Mulberry Paper, Mesh Fiber paper/Magenta
Sewing Machine
I hope you have a wonderful Wednesday!
GONZALO FLORES
Gonzalo Flores lives in the countryside of a city named Patagonians´ Gate, BahÃa Blanca, Argentina.
After graduating as an Animation Film Maker (Avellaneda Cinematographic Art Institute) and receiving his degree in Graphic Design (University of Buenos Aires), he embarked on his career as an Illustrator, concept artist and animator.
He has integrated the Art Department of several leader Spanish and Argentinean enterprises, as "Torneos y Competencias Sports"(TV network), "Telefe" (Film and TV Production Company) and "Arbol / Promofilm " (film and TV Production Company), designing and performing concepts and animation works. He has been a part of several important productions, including animated features for TV, both for the Latin American and International market.
Over the next sixteen years, he has amassed an interesting portfolio with special emphasis on fantasy, science fiction, iconic designs, characters, creatures, costumes, cultures, environments and technology.
He is also a Fine Artist and his paintings have been displayed in England, Italy, Spain and Argentina in exhibitions organized by The National Academy of Antique and Modern Art of Italy (Accademia Nazionale d’Arte Antica e Moderna d’Italia), the European Community of Art Critics, A.C.E.A.’S (International Federation of Fine Artists), the Society of Wildlife Art (S.W.L.A) of U. K., among others.
http://www.gonzaloflores.com
When did you first decide to become an illustrator? Was there a pivotal moment?
I´ve grown up among oils and brushes. Since I was a child, drawing and painting were my most important languages. Eventually I realized that my drawings could get life and movement and I fell in love with animation and the Disney universe. I dreamed of spending my life among these fantastic characters. But I think the pivotal moment in which I realized that these wishes could become real was when I was chosen among a lot of graphic designers to work for a leading TV Channel's art department. There I came to understand that I could make a living with my craft.
Who or what inspires you?
There are a lot of things that inspire me, but mostly I find inspiration in the process of drawing. There I find a way to understand the world, a way of knowledge. Drawing and painting from life reveals to me the beauty which is hidden out there. I also pay attention to what other artists are doing and I try to understand their way of seeing the world.
Where does your training come from? Self-taught? College/Art School?
I graduated from The Avellaneda Cinematographic Institute and I have a degree in Graphic Design from Buenos Aires University, Argentina. But I actually learned the method to understanding form and color from my professor Carlos Marchi. I studied with him for six wonderful years!
How do you keep "fresh" within your industry?
I try to find ways to improve myself in each work. Each illustration implies a challenge for me. Sometimes I research a specific type of light. And sometimes I experiment with composition and perspective. In addition I visit as many art exhibitions as I can.
What are some of your current projects?
Presently I’m working in a Star Wars RPG book and I have a project of my own: I’m working on a full color graphic novel. I’m in the very beginning stages of the project, designing characters and environments. I’m also planning a series of big oil epic paintings.
Which of your projects are you the most proud of? And why?
Definitely, the Star Wars covers I made in 2008. They were a huge challenge for me. I’m really happy with the results I reached on these covers!
Are there any areas, techniques, mediums, projects in your field that you have yet to try?
Oh yes! Fortunately there are always techniques and mediums to explore. I’m interested in getting deeper into watercolor technique, I love this medium and I want to improve my skills in dealing with it.
Any advice to the novice designer/ illustrator?
I think is important to keep in mind what Picasso said: this craft is 90% work and 10 % talent. Illustrators have to train themselves every day in several topics and use this knowledge to improve their expression skills.
What makes a designed piece or illustration successful?
Well is really hard to understand this matter. It’s a very interesting question. I think it’s a mix of a good technique and understanding of the medium we are using and a fresh soul reflected in that piece. Something like an old man and a baby living into the same person.
What do you do to keep yourself motivated and avoid burn-out?
I always try to set myself a specific goal to achieve and I keep my mind focused on that particular topic. I enjoy the challenge of getting into the language of painting the several materials that I have to work on: metal,leather, cloth, skin,hair.
Finish this sentence. "If I weren't a designer/illustrator I would have been a..."
...I would work into the film industry, in the field of special effects.
And finally, what is the best thing on prime-time TV right now?
I’m so sorry but I don’t watch TV.
WALKING THE PLANK
Good show at The Boat the other night! Thanks so much to everyone that came out and sacrificed a good nights sleep with us. Real Cops (pizza lovers and makers of great shirts) were awesome, BA kicked off his set with a full venue crawl amidst a flurry of sparklers, and our favourite east coast road warriors The Stolen Minks (as seen below) played all our favourite jams! A+ TIMES.
Pssst . . . we've got brand new t-shirts! Men's S/M/L. If you'd like to add one of these beauties to your ever expanding summer t-shirt collection they are $10 + shipping. Send us an email: theguestbedroom@gmail.com
Rubbernecker Release & Blog Stroll
If you have started here, you may want to buzz on over to the Rubbernecker Blog to see the sets being released today. Then, stroll the design teams blogs for more inspiration with the awesome samples that were created using the new sets.
During the Blog Stroll, Rubbernecker will be giving away 5 of any of our new Releases (since the 1st in April) as BLOG PRIZES. In order to qualify for one of the prizes, you must leave a comment on the Red-Hot Mommas’ blogs. During the Blog Stroll, you will find a phrase word on our individual blogs. If you gather all the words to complete the phrase in the proper order, you will have another chance to win. Email the phrase along with your mailing address to Sherry at scheever@insightbb.com with the subject line RNBLOGSTROLLJUNE18.
My phrase word is NEWEST, now stroll over to Sherry’s Blog for the next word.
The Blog Stroll will end at 12:00 Noon on Friday, June 19. The individual winners will be announced on the Rubbernecker Blog.
Stamps: 470 Soccer Co-Ed, 460 Soccer Sentiments Paper: My Minds Eye DP, Celery, Red, Turquoise, Black and White CS.
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black Accessories: Misc. Ribbons, Staple, 11/4” & 1 3//8” Circle Punches
This card is pretty self explanatory. I cut the bright blue frame using my 12” Fiskars paper cutter. The grass was just created by cutting a strip of cardstock to fit under the frame and is about 3/4” wide. I used my Tim Holtz scissors to finely cut the blades of grass and then ruffled the edges. The soccer Dad looks like he is having a ball, so that is the sentiment I went with. Oh, the net and ball behind him is from the Soccer Kids set.
Stamps: Soccer Sentiments, Soccer Co-Ed
Paper: Prism Classic Yellow/Green, Frosted Teal, Nautical Blue Med., Suede Brown Dk., classic Red
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, Copic Markers
Accessories: Square Brad, May Arts Ribbon, Tim Holtz craft scissors to cut grass
I hope you are as excited about the new sets as the DT is and that you enjoy your stroll.
Have fun and good luck!
Wacky Wednesday #16
The challenge today is to incorporate ovals into your project. My card ended up with only 1 oval, unless you count the coffee bean background. Coffee beans are ovals, right? The coffee cup and sentiment are from a new set to be released by Rubbernecker tomorrow. Stop back to check out the awesome cards the DT has come up with for the Blog Stroll. Today’s card:
Stamps:
Coffee Time 458, Flourish Inchies 423, Scratches & Stains 461, Coffee Bean Background
Paper: Ivory, Prism black & Crabapple Dk. 7gypsies gypsy market Rye 12 x 12
Ink: Versamagic Chalk ink Jumbo Java, Distress Tea Dye, Black Soot. Reinkers/ Brushed Corduroy & Tea Dye.
Accessories: Spellbinders Petite Ovals, Small Labels. May Arts Ribbon, Black eyelets, foam dimensional tape.
Today we will be giving away one 40% Off Certificate for your entire order at Rubbernecker. In order to qualify to win, you must post a link to your card/project on the Rubbernecker Blog Post by June 22.The winner will be announced on Tuesday, June 23. Remember to post a direct link to your card.
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FUN TOMORROW? We’ve got 6 sets being released tomorrow.
We know you LOVE to stroll along with us, so . . . THERE’S ANOTHER STROLL TOMORROW TOO! There will be 5 prizes awarded . . . your choice of any one new release.
Kind, Caring, Dad…………
It’s Wednesday and that means it’s another Wacky Wednesday challenge day. This week, Joan is challenging us to make a Fathers Day card. I chose to add a shipping tag to my card using 7gypsies 6x6 gypsy market papers on the top portion with flourishes stamped on the bottom portion. The man is stamped on acetate and layered over the top. Actually, the stamp is by KK Originals and is titled Isabelle. So, I am guessing it is supposed to be a female but I thought it looked like a guy. The Kind and Caring definitions are cardstock stickers by Pebbles Inc. I added a spiral clip and a hinge clip by Tim Holtz. The alpha brads are from an unknown source. The flourishes stamped on the card base were stamped with Distress Black Soot ink and misted with water to soften them into the cardstock and the wet edges were sponged in black as well. The tag is raised on foam dimensional tape.
Stamps: Flourish Set 463, Isabelle 6607-M KK originals
Paper: Prism Blush Red Dk, Black. Medium shipping Tag, 7gypsies 6x6 gypsy market
Ink: Stazon Jet Black, Distress Black Soot & Fired Brick
Accessories: Tim Holtz hinge clip, spiral clip, alpha brads, CS definition stickers, Acetate, Hemp, Fibers. Foam dimensional tape.
All of the challenge details are on the Rubbernecker Stamp Company BLOG We hope you will join the Design Team in the challenge and play along!
Check out the Sale going on at Rubbernecker too!
TSUKINEKO PRODUCTS ON SALE
3 days only June 9th - June 11th begins immediately
10% Off all Tsukineko products when you order online at www.rubbernecker.com Tuesday, June 9th thru Thursday, June 11th. We hope you can take advantage of the great savings on our #1 Ink Company, Tsukineko!Inks for every application ..... StazOn, Brilliance, Encore, Opalite, VersaMagic, VersaFine, VersaMark, VersaColor, Kaleidacolor, Memento and more. Tsukineko has it all!
Christine and Jason 5.23.09
I had the opportunity to spend Memorial Day weekend with an amazing family. We worked on Christine and Jason's wedding for 16 months and the results were fabulous. I can't say enough nice things about the families that this couple comes from. The ceremony and reception were held at The Hilton President Hotel on May 23rd. Karyn from Sidelines provided the floral and the most incredible Chuppah I have ever laid eyes on. She is truly fantastic. The President staff was professional, quick and incredibly gracious as they accommodated a weekend of activities from hospitality suites on Friday to the Sunday brunch that was hosted by the groom's family. The guests were treated with so many wonderful treats from a tour of Kansas City to welcome bags stuffed full of goodies, midnight snacks and cupcakes on Sunday. I have to say that the most wonderful treat of all was watching Christine and Jason together. They are such a wonderful couple and the love that they have for each other and their families was contagious. I truly feel honored to have been a part of this celebration. Adrienne Maples again captured the day like only she can and the Michael Beers Band had guests dancing again before it was even time to dance. The wedding cake was provided by Lynne Mueller and the wedding gown was from Bridal Extraordinaire. The end of Memorial Day weekend was bittersweet for me because I will truly miss working on this wedding but the magic that was created that weekend will always bring a smile to my face!
SHOW IN TORONTO WITH OUR FRIENDS
Very happy to have the Stolen Minks back in town... even if it's only for 1 day.
minksminksminks
Should be a good show! BA is always awesome and Real Cops are new!
JUNE 17
THE BOAT
9PM
$5$
THE GUEST BEDROOM
www.myspace.com/theguestbedroom
THE STOLEN MINKS (HALIFAX)
www.myspace.com/stolenminks
B.A. JOHNSTON
www.myspace.com/bajohnston
REAL COPS
www.myspace.com/therealrealcops
Wacky Wednesday #14 – a color challenge
Prism: Spring Willow Medium, Intense Orange, Intense Yellow (SU! Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Summer Sun) the combination goes perfectly with 7gypsies Market Paper. I used 2 different patterns from the 12 x 12 collection.
All of the details are on the Rubbernecker Stamp Company BLOG We hope you will join the Design Team in the challenge.
Bev - Savor the Journey
Broni - Splashes of Watercolor
Candy - Candys Land
Joan - Stamping with a Passion!
Jules - Stampin with Inky Fingers
Kittie - Kittie Kraft
Linda - Linda’s Works of Heart
Sherry - Walkin' on the BAD Side!
The Faux Metal bamboo layer was created by cutting a lightweight coaster to the desired size, pressing it into an embossing ink pad and then Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel. I used a melting pot to heat/melt the powder because the large particles don’t fly all over the place like they do using a heat gun. 3 layers of UTEE were added and then the Bamboo stamp inked with Stazon Jet Black was pressed in to the hot layers. The stamp will stick to the UTEE. Just leave it and let the whole thing cool for a few minutes before seperating the rubber from the embossed chipboard.
Stamps: KK Originals Solid Bamboo & Life
Life is a Journey sentiment from Scratches & Stains set
Paper: Prism Spring Willow Medium, Intense Orange, Intense Yellow, Birchtone Dark. 7gypsies Market 12 x 12 papers
Ink: Embossing, Stazon Jet Black
Accessories: UTEE Gold, Wired Organdy, Chinese Coin Charm, Foam Dimensional Tape, Melting Pot.
Stamps, papers & supplies available from Rubbernecker Stamps.
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