Art-O-Mat 15th Anniversary SwapMeet

I can't believe it's already been another 5 years since the last SwapMeet Anniversary.  That was my first 2 week solo road trip including my first camping trip in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, first time to Winston-Salem, NC, first time visiting my sister and her family in NY, first time to Niagara Falls and my first time driving through Canada.

This time around the Art-O-Mat SwapMeet Anniversary is being held in Washington D.C. at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, where they currently host one of the Art-O-Mat Machines.  Join me if you're in the area on Saturday, July 28th, 2012, from 1-4:30pm.  You can meet a bunch of the current artists, watch demos (including mine!) on how they make their art for the machines, talk with Clark Whittington about becoming one of the Artists In Cellophane, and create one of your own mini works of art.

As a special treat for all you other AIC artists at the meet, I've created a special edition of my tree painting blocks, entitled "Washington D.C. Cherry Tree", to swap with you.  Here's a sneak peak of what they look like:  

"Full Moon Rising"

It's been a busy last month.  Ran a new barefoot 1/2 marathon PR in 2:55:00.  That was the Summerfest Rock n Sole on June 23.  A week later I spent vacation time biking and running with family in 100+ degree heat.  Last week I was kayaking and camping in the lovely BWCA.  Not sure how many river miles I put in, but just to keep running in the mix I ran in between loads on the portage trails in my water shoes, sometimes with water still in them.  Got in some swimming, took lots of photos, tested my painting skills using guache (opaque water colors), and made it out just shy of a few drops of rain starting to fall on the windshield of my car.  Once home and unpacked I completed my new business card design from start to finish.  And to top of the end of a great 2 week vacation, I painted this picture today.  I'll be dropping it off, along with a few other works, this week to The Waxwing in Shorewood.  Opening Night Reception is Friday, July 20th, 6-9pm for anyone interested in seeing my new works in person.  They'll be on display for sale through September 18th or so.  After that, contact me if you're interested in buying any of them - I will have my new website up and running by then!  www.ArtByKelli.net

"Full Moon Rising"
July 2012

acrylic on canvas, 20"H x 16"w