INSTACANV.AS/MYDEARCLEMENTINE & update

Hello Everyone!

I have disappeared for a few weeks due to finals and all the prep for finals. But I now have an etching to post, and another one almost finished. And also progress pictures on my SECOND public sculpture, that will be installed behind the University of Montevallo's Carmichael Library (hopefully around the end of May 2012). Buttt, as mentioned in my bio, have a big interest in photography. My dad got me an iPhone recently, and I have being Instagram obsessed!!! It's such a great way for me to keep up with my friends, myself, and express a little bit of my creativity every day. I've been using it as inspiration and encouragement for many projects. It's also nice to see how creative my friends are, as well as the many other Instagram users. With all that said, if anyone out there is actually reading this blog, PLEASEEE visit the URL:

instacanv.as/mydearclementine

and help me get my gallery open faster, REQUEST GALLERY OPENING!

I promise you won't be disappointed! Basically, not only will it allow other people to view my work, but also gives the opportunity for people to order a canvas of one of my images! I'm very excited about trying to get this going and every bit of help would be awesome. Also, if you request my opening, and you decide to open one yourself, comment with the URL and I will gladly return the favor.

Thanks to my anonymous viewers :)   

Sculpture

Environmental Sculpture: Temporary Installation

Found Art Sculpture: Permanent Installation at Ebenezar Swamp in Montevallo, AL.

It is constructed completely from old car parts and random metal pieces found in my grandparents backyard. My grandfather collected and restored old cars for 60 something years, and he gave me free range to anything I could use.

*I am currently working on another permanent installation at the University of Montevallo. It is a sculptural bike rack. Pictures to be posted when finished.

**Also, many more pictures of other sculptures to come.

Printmaking

Color Reduction Woodcut a.k.a. "Suicide Cuts"
Title: Maeva the Great
Edition of 6
$25

Black and White Woodcut
Title: Sweet Memories
Edition of 6
$25

Line Etching
Title: In the Sun
Edition of 5
$35
*this etching has different versions in aquatint


*monoprints and more etchings to come.

A little about the artist...

My name is Kirsten Bowman and, as you might have gathered from my "about me" section, I am an artist.

To be a little more specific, I am currently pursuing my BFA in Sculpture and Drawing at the University of Montevallo. For my first few entries, I want to post a few portfolio examples of the work that I do. Each post will have the media as the title and then pictures and captions of the work to follow. As my interests continue to grow and become refined, more work will be posted.

I currently am part-time employed as a cashier and also as a Mary Kay consultant (if anyone needs any make-up, face wash, or consultation). Ultimately I hope to be able to have my art as my full-time job, as most artist do. But for now, I do take commissions! Work that can be commissioned or sold will be indicated by bold letters, followed by measurements, cost, and if prints are available.

Also, constructive criticism is welcome! Please feel free to comment about anything posted! I love to hear feedback :)

Thank you!
(whoever is reading this)

Sincerely,
K.ASH