Wild Turkeys....

....were the first things that I saw after landing in Newburgh, NY on Friday morning. 

I didn't know what to expect of New York and I was so thrilled to be surrounded by gorgeous landscapes and fresh air and the relaxing and adorable town of Beacon - home to Clutter Magazine

It's a fantastic space run by fantastic people - and I had such a blast.

Rockin' out!

There will be more photos from the event later, so for now you should check out the work!  It's all online at Clutter Magazine's website

** Click Here! **

and, here are some of my favorite pieces! 

"Claude's Chameleon Carnival" 

by Clarisa Swenson

(the chameleon has tiny leg warmers which just slays me)

Wolfman

by Michael Wright-Ward

(perfect and adorable)

Tentacle 4

by Zoë Williams

(I love Zoë's work and seeing it in person made me happy!)

Tasty Treat

by Jordan Elise Perme

(always a treat!)

and then, omg

Woolly Two Shakes

by Travis Lampe

(love, love love love, want want want!)

Everything was amazing though, so check 'em all out.  

***

After the long and lovely weekend it was back to the airport

Where I had myself a few beers and sketched out things for some upcoming events.  I've got another soft-sculpture event coming and some paintings to work on, and I'm excited to share all that soon!

And!

My painting from the other show this month, Saturday Morning Cartoons, is now available as a print in my Etsy shop!

There are only 20 of these, so head over if you're interested:

melissasueart.etsy.com

I think I might keep one in my kitchen for a while!

xoxox

New York!

 

"New Growth"

 

Frame is about 7" x 10", she creeps out about 6"
From horn-tip to hair-tip she's 28" total

 

This new wall monster was made especially for:
Stitched, a Plush and Soft Sculpture Exhibition

at

Clutter Gallery (Clutter Magazine)

Beacon, NY

Opens this Saturday, April 13th!

 

 

Here's some details:

Curated by the lovely Lana Crooks, this show will feature pieces by a number of talented individuals within the designer plush scene, including: Amanda Louise Spayd, Careful It Bites, Carisa Swenson, Cat Rabbit, Dena Rea, Denise Ferguson~Yummy Pancake, Diane Koss, Eric Diaz, Hiné Mizushima, House of Darkly, Jezebel Nekranea, Jordan Elise Perme, Joshua Ben Longo, Keely Benkey-Reichman, Kelly Denato, Kit Lane, Leeanna Butcher, Lety RZ, Love & a Sandwich, Mariangela Tan~plushPLAY, Melissa Sue Stanley, Melita Curphy~Miss Monster, Michal Wright-Ward, Moons Creations, Nonesuch Garden, Pock-It Palz, Rachel de Urioste, Robyn Fabsits, Shawnimals, Steff Bomb, Steph Laberis, Stitches and Glue, Travis Lampe, Veggiesomething, and Zoë Willaims.

 

Work from the “Stitched” exhibition will be available for viewing through May 4th, 2013 and on www.cluttermagazine.com, where pieces from the show will be available for purchase.

For those interested in buying pieces but unable to attend the show, they can join the Clutter Gallery Preview List, which allows members to purchase items for a limited time prior to the opening reception.

 

 

 

 

 

 



Strange and Unusual

Here's my finished painting of Lydia, for this Saturday's show

at the Comic Hero Univeristy

Fullerton, CA

!

 

 

Strange and Unusual

watercolor and colored pencil on paper

7" x 10"

 

Available through the Comic Hero University gallery - this Saturday!

 

And if you can't make it to the show, I should have info on the CHU's gallery website shortly!

 

And, there may be prints soon...

C2E2, anyone....?

 

xo!