Artomatic 2015:

One of my favorite things at Artomatic this year was Raymond Baccari's music instruments. I find myself thinking about them regularly. Raymond totally redefined music for me in one installation. I have always wanted to be able to play an instrument but after trying violin as a kid my confidence hasn't been very high in that department! Now I know which instrument I really want to play! Matilda was fun for all ages. I met a family through our mutual love of her unique sounds. I highly suggest checking out the videos Raymond has posted on facebook (click his name above for the link) to hear them. 

I love Yelena Rodina's whimsical cities. I wish there was an interactive exhibit where we could walk around 3D versions of her creative and imaginative surreal buildings. Her use of color is soothing while still being striking. 

Artomatic 2015:

My apologies for the delay, I was out of town with no internet but now I have returned.

My mom and I made some silk art at Diane Tuckman's space. It was something I had never done before, and super fun!

Continuing our colorful adventure, Liliane Blom's artwork was next. I remember her work from Artomatic Frederick. It's always nice to see familiar artists, especially when they have new pieces or techniques they are working with!
 

Jennifer Droblyen is always an artist I enjoy seeing at Artomatic. We even own a piece of her work. She runs a silent auction during Artomatic, so check it out next time you see her show! Her message about the environmental impact of pollutants, and the importance of bees and jellyfish is not only beautiful but informative as well.


I really enjoyed seeing Thalia Doukas's work. It's hard to tell in the photo, but her winter scene is made up of different cuts of paper. Her skill and attention to detail is beautiful!


Michele Morgan's work continues my colorful day at Artomatic. I found the pieces displayed to be easily relatable with vibrant colors and scenes that made me feel relaxed.

Artomatic 2015 Artwork, Post One:

The first piece of art I saw upon entering Artomatic was Die Antwoord by Michelle Lauren. As a Die Antwoord fan and someone who has seen them in concert multiple times, I was excited to start my Artomatic day off with this piece of Yolandi and Ninja!


To the left of this piece is the controversial "The Last Buffet" in which Lori Ulmer-Hanson has depicted Brad Pitt as Jesus with disciples such as Van Gogh, Einstein, Nelson Mandela, Elvis, John Lennon and even The Pope. I'm going to go ahead and give this piece credit for the dream I had about Brad Pitt later that night. The post-it notes surrounding the piece showed everything from support to outrage, everything a piece of art like this should invoke. I appreciate the take on The Last Supper and chose to see it as a commentary on today's society. I don't know where the post-it notes came from, but what an interesting alternative to a book!

I found Karyne Messina's glass sculptures to be not only beautiful, but soothing to look at. Check out her site for more info and a great gallery of photos of her work!

Moshe Yagho's intricate wood sculptures hardly seem believable. The attention to detail and the tiny pieces that go into the work show a level of skill and dedication to the medium that can sometimes be hard to find. I bet Moshe has no problem completing puzzles!


Davide Prete, an Italian native, hails from my alma mater, Corcoran College of Art and Design and had not only beautiful sculptures on display, but also intricate jewelry. Molto bello!

Painting:

I pretty much never fail to have a paint brush in my mouth while painting.

Prints:

I got these two beautiful prints from Calyn Williams of Vignettenoir at the horror convention. I have some big, ornate gold frames they're going to look awesome in!