{{ HiddenInspiration #2 }}

Random photos, random creations. 

{{ HiddenInspiration #2 }} by Christina Conway (me)

{{ HiddenInspiration #1 }} can be seen in previous post, "Catch Up".

Catch Up & {{ HiddenInspiration #1 }}

Welcome Back!
Has it really been almost a year since I last posted? Despite this time-lapse, I haven't disappeared completely. I have found distracting avenues for posting life's chapters of interesting moments (Facebook) and collecting items of interest (Pinterest). Even my updates of great places to find new music has been befuddled with the introduction of a popular music application (Spotify).

Let's catch up:

• The day after Christmas I started fostering a 5 month old rescue cat (third cat down) that started fetching my hand-crocheted mice and I fell completely head over heals for. We're in the process of getting us both certified to be therapy Pet Partners. I'm hoping to eventually take him to hospitals and convalescent homes, bringing the healing power of fuzzy cuddles and purrrs to everyone he meets. He's learned "high-5", "sit", "shake", "lie down" and walks on a leash. Yes, he's that awesome.  AND... I'm probably THAT Crazy Cat Lady. :)

15 year-old Ashley

8 year-old Baxter

1 year-old Tao - The little dude that is training to be a therapy pet.

• More of my logo design and pattern work has been available in stores via International Arrivals, a client I've had for almost 5 years now. Always fun to see my projects in cute shops around the country. 

• I was recently contacted by Pottery Barn Kids for freelance work and had a chance to visit San Francisco, which I am now completely smitten with this creative city.

• And now I'm back to posting on my blog again for an experiment in inspiration and discipline. I'm calling this project "{{ HiddenInspirations }}", I plan to expand my creativity by randomly picking photos/art/design images and creating repeat patterns, logos, characters, etc. based on the chosen "inspiration". Basically I'm forcing myself to create SOMETHING, ANYTHING based on seeing a photo and putting pencil to paper/ Wacom pen to tablet. My first design is below, the pattern was created after playing around with a shape I found in the photo (shown directly below design). My plan is to create designs based on this structure, at least once a week. Would love to have you follow along and give your feedback and even see your own creations!

{{ HiddenInspiration #1 }} by Christina Conway (me)

Cyber Monday Special!

Ooooh! Support Small Businesses AND Artists with a 'Cyber Monday" sale on Homeroom paintings. Free shipping within the continental U.S.! Yay!!

Beautiful pdf of all pieces here: http://subtextgallery.com/preview_homeroom.pdf

Get your ART on!

Thank you for your support,

Chris, Dylan & Don

Homeroom @ Subtext Gallery Peek

show postcard with Soey Milk's art.

lovely shot of gallery front window by the talented 'gumisforlovers'

three main gallery walls. makes the space look super miniature.

but it was a BIG event. :)

fourth gallery wall "classroom" with original childhood drawings

and photos of the artists.

You can find all the artwork for the show HERE

in a pdf that includes information about each piece.

Reception for "Homeroom" at Subtext Gallery was perfect! The rain stayed away, crowds of art lovers viewed amazing works, drinks were had, people were fed, coloring ensued and the band played loudly. Thank you to everyone for making this event so much fun!

If you missed the show, never fear, I'll be here holding fort every Saturday until the end of the show, Sunday, December 11. Take an intimate look at all the pieces and bring your family and friends. I'll even have the art supplies out for your creative drawing adventures.

Artists' website can be found below. Enjoy and discover great talent:

Allison Sommers www.allisonsommers.com

Audrey Kawasaki www.audrey-kawasaki.com

Celëne Petrulak www.celeneart.com

Chris Ryniak www.chrisryniak.com

Dadu Shin www.dadushin.com

Harmony Gong www.harmonygong.com

JAW Cooper www.jawcooper.carbonmade.com

Jeya www.jeniyang.com

Jennifer Davis www.jenniferdavisart.com

JUURI www.juuriart.com

Kelly Vivanco www.kellyvivanco.com

Leung Ka-Yin, Joey www.leungkayin.com

Martin Hsu www.martinhsu.com

Naoshi www.nao-shi.com

Nimit Malavia nimitmalavia.com

Sean Mahan www.seanmahanart.com

Soey Milk milkbomb.blogspot.com

Tran Nguyen www.studentpages.scad.edu/~tnguye25

Yoskay Yamamoto www.yoskay.com

Zoë Williams zoewilliams.net

A HUGE "Thank You"

to everyone that made

this event possible

and showed their support. -c

Subtext Gallery, 'Homeroom' Early Preview

Late night shots of Subtext Gallery in progress

for opening night Friday, November 11. It's looking AMAZING!

So Proud!

The delightful Jeni Yang photographing her final painting

alongside the original childhood masterpiece.

One of the owners of Subtext Gallery,

the always dedicated, totally stocked,

art enthusiast, Dylan Jones,

giving a well-earned thumbs up.

"Thanks, Subtext guys, for making this possible!"

Nimit Malavia

Ooooh, more progress photos for Homeroom @Subtext. This time it's the intensely brilliant work of Nimit Malavia from Canada. You really need to see this piece in-person to fully appreciate.

Homeroom @ Subtext Gallery

My cat ate my homework. Yes, that's why I haven't updated in so many many days.

Actually, I have been hard at work putting together a stunning show with intensely amazing super incredible talents that have me in awe to be working alongside. The show opens this Friday night, November 11, 2011 at Subtext Gallery in Little Italy, San Diego.

I will now have to make a shortcut to provide more information on the show until I can catch up properly, click HERE for Homeroom: Opening Reception and show information.

Soey Milk's progress shot for her piece in the Homeroom show at Subtext Gallery. Mesmerizing.