she's a jolly good fellow

2012-01-02T13:23:00.000-08:00

There's a new blog in town

2011-06-16T05:51:00.000-07:00

I'm retiring this blog. Thanks for visiting. My new blog is http://angelaoster.nationbuilder.com/
Hope to see you over there!

The Departure

2011-05-20T12:46:00.001-07:00

The Holden elf came this morning and spirited you away. We will miss you, Oompa Loompa Gnome.

The Narwhal

2011-05-19T20:34:00.000-07:00

Maternity T-Shirt design

2011-05-14T13:24:00.000-07:00

Red Riding Hood

2011-05-09T05:20:00.001-07:00

Sylvie models a cape we made for her best buddy Mary Helen.

My gnome's sponsor

2011-05-03T05:16:00.000-07:00

There were three stories in today's PD on the Spire Institute, the organization who has sponsored my gnome:
Spire sports complex in Geneva compared to an Olympic park

It's a different world at the Spire Institute near Geneva

One man's inspired dream reality in Spire Institute: Tim Warsinskey's Take

Painting workshop

2011-04-28T20:40:00.001-07:00

We are hard at work on the gnome.

Comfort

2011-04-17T20:21:00.000-07:00

I'm grateful to my family and friends who have been so kind and supportive. Thank you.

Baby Perch

2011-04-15T12:17:00.001-07:00

Drawing for Ohio Citizen Action's table at Earth Day.

disbelief

2011-04-13T05:51:00.001-07:00

a catastrophic loss

2011-04-10T20:36:00.000-07:00

This was a sketch from about a week ago...

He's gone?...

2011-04-09T10:48:00.001-07:00

Sherri and the kids

2011-04-08T10:10:00.001-07:00

This drawing was originally inspired by my friend Candy and her incredible capacity to love children half a world away. I recently made another version of this for my day care provider, Sherri. My daughter recently graduated to preschool, so contact Sherri if you live on the west side and are looking for excellent home care. She provides a loving, supportive environment. We will miss you, Sherri...

My big brother

2011-03-29T19:19:00.000-07:00

I lost my brother yesterday.My heart is broken.My all-time favorite family photo. Tommy is the one giving rabbit ears to our brother DJ. I'm the saggy-legged one in the bonnet.

Wheeee!

2011-03-28T16:41:00.001-07:00

Sylvie and cats

2011-03-27T12:18:00.001-07:00

Mommy!

2011-03-26T11:13:00.001-07:00

A face only a mother could love

2011-03-25T05:35:00.000-07:00

Crafty weekend

2011-03-23T07:15:00.000-07:00

Thanks to my cousins and their adorable families for visiting with us this weekend. Coloring with the Melzer girls.
Audrey taught me how to felt!

A piece of lace for Lila Grace

2011-03-13T12:17:00.000-07:00

an experiment with a small scale piece

BAYarts Annual Juried Show "Essentials"

2011-03-12T12:41:00.000-08:00

My piece, "Emily's Lipstick Kleenex" is in the new Fuller House Gallery at BAYarts. BAYarts board member Jim Doughman steals a kiss.
I discovered that the incredibly cool Karen Petkovic is also very talented.
I met a fellow Art fan, Charles

Coming soon

2011-03-09T19:09:00.000-08:00

OPENING RECEPTION - March 11th from 7-9 pm. In the Sullivan Family Gallery Judges: Award winning artist, Mary Lou Ferbert and H. Scott Westover, Curator, Progressive Art Collection

It's Official

2011-03-02T17:10:00.000-08:00

I own the Trade Mark for Fetal Wear - officially registered with the USPTO.

A Day at the Museum

2011-03-01T16:14:00.000-08:00

We took a trip down to Akron this weekend. Saw Sarah Kabot's elegant installation and the Escher show. I was delighted to see that Akron has one of Josef Bueys' felt suits.

Cheerio, Christa

2011-02-23T05:34:00.000-08:00

Here is Christa with her "Many faces of Flip" picture. I miss you!

Sylvie, Chippy and Mary Helen

2011-02-19T19:03:00.000-08:00

Stopped by Arts Collinwood to see Chiplis' new work. Outstanding, as always.

Holden Arboretum reception

2011-02-17T12:41:00.000-08:00

I had a swell time meeting a few of the other Gnome artists last night in Kirtland. Here I am with Sylvia Masek and Chris Dillon.

Sylvie silhouette

2011-02-14T15:55:00.001-08:00

A valentine I made for Tom

Introducing...

2011-02-13T14:09:00.000-08:00

Bobbie McSprinkles. New to the family this weekend.

Run amok

2011-02-13T11:54:00.000-08:00

Sylvie running around the Zaller gallery on Friday night.

Cat Nap

2011-02-07T12:14:00.000-08:00

Another Drawing for 2nd ANNUAL WATERLOO ALLEY CAT PROJECT FUNDRAISER
Friday, February 11 · 7:00pm - 11:30pm. 100% of the proceeds will go to the care (spay/neuter, shelter, and food) of the homeless cats in and around the Waterloo business district.

One week from today

2011-02-05T16:02:00.000-08:00

Art and Music Extravaganza! Saturday, February 12 · 6:00pm - 10:00pm. The Zaller Gallery
16006 Waterloo Road

Feral Cat

2011-02-04T05:17:00.000-08:00

a drawing for the feral cat benefit at Zaller Gallery next Friday

Lips like sugar

2011-02-02T14:41:00.000-08:00

I've been working on making lace out of embroidered text

Another weeping willow

2011-02-02T06:58:00.000-08:00

You're Mine!

2011-01-29T13:04:00.001-08:00

A small piece i put together the Love Stinks Show

The arrival

2011-01-26T09:13:00.000-08:00

Our gnome has arrived! He came dressed in his snow camoflage.

Walleye gallery

2011-01-14T20:09:00.000-08:00

Art Luminaries Michelle Ann Muldrow, Douglas Max Utter, and Amy Casey.

Gnome & Garden

2011-01-13T11:20:00.000-08:00

I'll be painting one of these 5 foot gnomes for The Holden Arboretum. which one? - the flying monkey or the oompa loopa?

Weeping Willow

2010-12-31T06:25:00.001-08:00

Lonesome Pine

2010-12-29T17:09:00.001-08:00

Until the pensive spring returns

2010-12-28T18:09:00.000-08:00

Inspiration and execution

2010-12-17T08:38:00.000-08:00

these twisted christmas decorations inspired the crop creepy snow people i made - for sale tomorrow at Blue Arrow Boutique in Collinwood...

holiday card 2010

2010-12-16T17:59:00.001-08:00

Tiny tots with their eyes all a-glow - I was actually organized enough to make my cards this year...

Holiday prints

2010-12-14T13:00:00.001-08:00

prints for sale at the Blue Arrow Boutique's Holiday Extravaganza! Saturday, December 18. Artists will be set up from 1 - 6 p.m. selling jewelry, prints, fiber, holiday items, and more!

At 6:00 p.m. Joanna Wilson (Christmas TV Companion BLOG) will give a reading from her new book, Tis the Season TV.

A lovely note from Caroline Beidler

2010-12-13T11:56:00.001-08:00

One of my drawings was presented as an award to Caroline Beidler, an activist in a campaign to clean up a manganese factory. She sent me the sweetest note saying how much she liked the picture. She also wrote, "I count myself very blessed to have been able to meet and work with you." The honor was mine, Caroline.photo:Melissa English, Caroline Beidler and Rachael Belz at Ohio Citizen Action's 35th anniversary party in Cincinnati.

Bears in a tree

2010-12-06T19:03:00.000-08:00

Everyone drew a bear

Eventized: A Michael Neno Blog

2010-12-05T19:14:00.001-08:00

I met this lovely and talented fellow at Genghis Con - he gave me a shout-out on his blog. Thanks Michael!!

Snow People

2010-11-30T19:56:00.000-08:00

these guys will become holiday decorations - will be for sale at Blue Arrow Vintage soon...

Under the sea

2010-11-15T16:27:00.001-08:00

quick fabric piece

Tiny gurus

2010-11-14T17:52:00.000-08:00

six tiny gurus - character studies for comic

Fun A Plenty

2010-11-13T12:53:00.000-08:00

one more item for BayArts holiday shop

Out of this world

2010-11-13T12:52:00.000-08:00

another item for BayArts holiday shop

Oh!

2010-11-13T12:50:00.000-08:00

item for BayArts holiday shop

Tiny Yogi

2010-11-10T15:44:00.000-08:00

I started on the cover of a comic I'm making for the Genghis Con Underground comic fest.

Machine

2010-10-29T05:39:00.000-07:00

This machine prints in thread. I'm thinking about throwing down the last of the fellowship funds on this baby..

Cleveland rainbow

2010-10-27T19:52:00.000-07:00

Party pics

2010-10-25T18:49:00.001-07:00

I spent Saturday night with many old friends at Ohio Citizen Action's 35th anniversary party. Here is one of my most nearest and dearest - Miss Vicky.

Turtles for Jane

2010-10-18T13:11:00.000-07:00

In honor of her many years of dedicated work, everyone drew Jane a turtle. Good luck in your adventures at school! I will miss you...

Center for Creativity at the Columbus Museum of Art

2010-10-15T10:28:00.000-07:00

I went down to Columbus yesterday for a "creativity in your life" conference. Artie Isaac was the main presenter - he was witty and entertaining and made the whole trip worthwhile. The keynote was Pullitzer Prize winner, Michael Chabon. He was also great.Fiber artist and professor at CCAD, Jon Wahling
Danielle, Janet and I participated in a breakout session on brainstorming.

Radioathon contest submission

2010-10-13T07:45:00.001-07:00

I'm a huge fan of the station, especially "Pleasure Leftist" on Thursday mornings.

Golden Skwerl

2010-10-10T13:08:00.001-07:00

Julia Butterfly Bulldog

2010-10-09T18:25:00.000-07:00

Inspired by Julia Butterfly Hill - best known for living in a 180-foot-tall, roughly 1500-year-old California Redwood tree for 738 days between December 10, 1997 and December 18, 1999. Hill lived in the tree to prevent loggers of the Pacific Lumber Company from cutting it down.

Yo Gabba Gabba T-shirts

2010-10-08T16:02:00.001-07:00

Home-made shirts to wear to the Yo Gabba Gabba Live show. Brobee for Mary Helen and Muno for Sylvie. DJ Biz Markie was definitely the highlight. He was like a big beat boxing santa claus - he sat kids from the audience on his lap and taught them a beat. So Cute!!

Hippie Dog

2010-10-06T09:25:00.000-07:00

Animal Protest 2

2010-09-30T10:41:00.000-07:00

Kiddie protestors

2010-09-28T10:16:00.000-07:00

Dog Power Salute

2010-09-27T18:32:00.000-07:00

Another great moment in Doggie History inspired by...

The 1968 Olympics Black Power salute was a noted black power protest and one of the most overtly political statements[1] in the history of the modern Olympic Games. African American athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos performed the Black power salute at the Olympic Stadium in Mexico City.

Kent Henrickson

2010-09-26T13:12:00.000-07:00

Tom went to the Cleveland Print Show yesterday and spotted work by an amazing artist, Kent Henrickson. This is Judith Solodkin from SOLO Impression Inc - she's holding the print we purchased, The Children’s Fable I (Pink). It's a lithograph on pink linen with digital embroidery. I loved everything at their table. Seeing his work combined with Emily's workshop last week has got my mind spinning.

Emily Felderman workshop

2010-09-24T09:32:00.000-07:00

(photo: Charla, Karen, Emily, me, Carole, Helen, and ???!!!)
Yesterday I spent the day with some delightful ladies. The Cleveland Museum of Art hosted a workshop by Emily Felderman, a local textile artist. Her technique involves the accumulation of hundreds of teeny, tiny stitches. I'll post a photo of my piece when it's a little further along.

Animal Protestors

2010-09-23T16:57:00.001-07:00

Power to the Poodles

2010-09-22T18:37:00.000-07:00

First in a series - Great Moments in Doggie History. Also an homage to the great Tomi Ungerer and his poster of Angela Davis...

Kiddie coterie

2010-09-10T08:21:00.001-07:00

Inside a bear at the fair

2010-09-06T19:54:00.001-07:00

Miss Priss

2010-09-04T11:33:00.001-07:00

Cocktail Illustrations on Etsy

2010-08-24T07:10:00.000-07:00

thanks to Sarah Lohman of Four Pounds Flour.

Space canvasser

2010-08-23T07:54:00.001-07:00

Parting is such sweet sorrow

2010-08-20T12:06:00.000-07:00

a drawing of Sylvie & Sara floating effortlessly along

Dylan's petri dish - everyone drew a microorganism

Pearl White

2010-08-18T18:33:00.000-07:00

Drawing for Animal Shelter benefit

2010-08-16T20:13:00.000-07:00

drawing for Celebrity HumpDay bartending happy hour - September 1 · 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Garage Bar, 1859 West 25th Street.

Baby Algae

2010-08-13T19:59:00.001-07:00

Lakewood Arts Fest

2010-08-08T12:15:00.001-07:00

The beautiful and talented Ikuko Miklowski.

Summer Market Day 1

2010-07-31T05:22:00.000-07:00

Monkey

2010-07-30T09:27:00.001-07:00

Fish Boy

2010-07-29T20:18:00.001-07:00

Kiddie A-Go-Go

2010-07-29T08:00:00.000-07:00

Beach Boy

2010-07-28T20:32:00.001-07:00

Quitter's Quilt

2010-07-27T18:32:00.000-07:00

A security blanket for a poor soul trying to kick nicotine

Sylvie gets canvassed

2010-07-27T16:27:00.001-07:00

Two cats

2010-07-08T18:39:00.001-07:00

Bullfrog

2010-06-29T06:52:00.000-07:00

I drew this bullfrog for a project at work. He's featured on a T-shirt reading "My lawmaker went to the Statehouse and all I got was this Bullfrog". A cute video related to the campaign: Here is a link to more info

Yo suckah suckah

2010-06-15T20:09:00.000-07:00

Here are some favors i made for Sylvie's birthday party. Thanks to Sara for helping!!!

Maine Cousins

2010-06-14T20:05:00.000-07:00

Sylvie in a moment of solitude on Lake Eriethe long climb home after Honey Hut with Heather and Peter, our cousins from Maine. in the grass

Parade the Circle

2010-06-12T19:10:00.000-07:00

Sylvie and her entourage watched a lovely parade and ate lots of kettle corn. Ended up spending the evening with family. What a lovely June day...

Took the plunge

2010-06-10T20:57:00.000-07:00

I now have a business account and EIN # for tax purposes.

Coupla dresses for a coupla kids

2010-06-09T20:11:00.000-07:00

I need to use these patterns before Sylvie outgrows the clothes i never made... I also have some fantastic fabric that is perfect for toddlers. This pattern has one piece. It is the simplest garment I've ever sewn...and it's reversible! Amy gave me some cute sock monkey fabric, so I made a dress for Mary Helen, too. still need to do buttons/buttonholes...

Memorial Day

2010-05-31T09:57:00.000-07:00

Kristin, Eileen, and Sylvie. I made the little shirt she's wearing.A visit by the ice cream truck and another view of the shirt..

Fabric sketch

2010-05-28T08:50:00.000-07:00

Bouncing Baby heads in a hopper...

MatterofTrust

2010-05-26T20:18:00.000-07:00

Got a haircut from the sweet and talented Anna at Details Salon in Rocky River. Anna says that they are participating in a project to help clean up the oil spill in the Gulf - an organization called matteroftrust recycles hair into containment booms that soak up oil.