The Lion, the Fashinista and the Flower

"Not So Cowardly Lion", 2015 Ethereal Flowers Series

6x6", acrylic on wood panel

"Courage! What makes a king out of a slave? Courage! What makes the flag on the mast to wave? Courage! What makes the elephant charge his tusk in the misty mist, or the dusky dusk? What makes the muskrat guard his musk? Courage! What makes the sphinx the seventh wonder? Courage! What makes the dawn come up like thunder? Courage! What makes the Hottentot so hot? What puts the "ape" in apricot? What have they got that I ain't got?" - The Cowardly Lion, Wizard of Oz

Now, go face the day,
(and make it a nice one!)
Rebecca

Ps. My sweet anthropomorphic Ethereal Sunflowers can be first viewed this year at the Acworth ArtFest April 11th & 12th. See you then!

The Lion, the Fashinista and the Flower

Gearing up for a hoppin' good time!

Green Beauty 6x6", acrylic on wood panel

..and what a happy Spring it is! We are indeed the happy reapers of our cultivating hands here at Smelly Rhino Studio.   I am posting my newsletter tonight as a blogpost so you can see an example! If you are interested in periodic news about my new work and invitations to events, please feel free to use the subscribe link on the right column of my blog to sign up!  Here's what's upcoming this month. I hope you'll join me for some of the festivities as this magnificent Spring works its way toward Summer! First off, you'll find me at every First Friday Art Walk in Marietta Square, whether I'm in our gallery (Marietta Square Artist's Attic) or below on the sidewalk displaying some new fun paintings! If you've not experienced the magic of this monthly flight of art and music and libation fancy, you are really missing out! It's a treat that anyone will savor!  It's for families, kids, date night, girls night out, whateves!  Musicians will be on every corner, all the galleries in the square will be open until 9 as well as most of the boutiques and restaurants, which will all host local artists inside their establishments and on the sidewalks. It is the best evening of every month, and you really need to get out and treat yourself! The fine galleries of Marietta Square include 2 Rules Fine Art at the top of the Square (85 Church St), DK Gallery in the middle of the block on the west side (25 Park Square), The Red Door and the MSAA (Marietta Square Artist's Attic, above The Local Exchange) are both on the south side of the Square (48 & 120 S. Park Square, respectively.) Next, I hope you will join us in Acworth on April 11th and 12th for the Acworth Art Fest, a weekend show with over 100 artists and fine crafters, food from Henry's Louisiana Grill and other yummy vendors, a performance stage for bands, kids play area, and maybe even a contest or two! Ours will be booth 8, near the East entrance across from the stage! After that, April 25th will be our first appearance on the street at the Marietta Square Artist's Market, a regular Saturday market for artists and crafters, held on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month through November.  Carolyn de Turenne will be joining me again all year at the Saturday Market as we continue to combine art with fashion & design. You will find her one of a kind handbags, pillows and decor items irresistible. Can't wait to see you all again for a wonderful artful year! Have a nice evening, Rebecca Salcedo Smelly Rhino Studio - reeking of creativity since 2006

Gearing up for a hoppin' good time!

Be a happy reaper! Sow your garden now!

New Parents
6x6", acrylic on wood panel

It's planting season and if you haven't started yet, get out there this weekend and get dirty! Soon, you'll reap the rewards of your efforts and your little family of garden lovelies will blossom before your eyes. Just think, you could be the proud parent of a sweet daisy like these two are, or a dahlia, or maybe a tomato (the gift that keeps on giving!)

Another in my 2015 Ethereal Flower series, a new daisy family welcomes their first little lovely into the world! Visit my booth at the Acworth ArtFest April 11th & 12th to see my sweet little Ethereal Flowers rising up to enjoy the sun! (fingers crossed.)

Acworth Art Fest

Have a great day,
Rebecca

Be a happy reaper! Sow your garden now!

I'm Baroque, but I'm happy!

It's been a while since the last Ethereal Flower left my studio and many have asked when they will bloom again.  Well, they're back! For 2015, you can expect a long running season of Ethereal Flowers of all sizes! (yay!) The first to awaken: A petite floating blue stringy sunflower!

I've been working like a mad girl preparing for my second year at the Acworth ArtFest, coming up on April 11th and 12th in Historic Acworth on Main St.  Here, you will find over 100 fine art and craft vendors.  I will be near the beginning of the festival in booth 8 (third booth from the beginning, across from the stage!)  My flowers will be hanging out with me, so stop by and say hello!  After the Acworth Artfest, you can expect to see me at the Saturday market in Marietta Square (2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month) and of course, you can always find me and my work at the Marietta Square Artist's Attic; A Local Gallery.

"Floater"
6x6; Acrylic on wood panel

Speaking of blooming, it's always a good time to talk about music, since it helps me paint and be happy!  This morning's mix is a bit of Baroque! I love it. Who doesn't? Not a fan of Classical music? Trust me, you love Baroque music! You DO!-- you just don't know you do! Hey, without Baroque, we would not have the chord progression of 90% of today's modern songs! (maybe more than 90%)

...Here, I'll prove it, listen to these quick, funny and enlightening musical comedy sketches!

Pachelbel!
and, here's another super funny medley...Axis of Awesome!

Acworth Art Fest

Marietta Square Artist's Attic on Facebook

Marietta Square Artist's Market

I'm Baroque, but I'm happy!

Thinking of Tripp...

Temple Circles18x24", acrylic on Canvas

For some reason, The red circles are almost like alarm bells in a fire station, but believe me, my feelings about this painting are really far from there.  I was early into this painting when its name, Temple Circles came to mind, because rather than the jolt of an alarm,  I was really thinking of the serenity of a pagoda.  I love the wispy feel of the eaves of pagodas, those beautiful downward sloping rooflines that just at the last moment, turn so graciously toward Heaven in such an organic movement as the branches of an evergreen would.  I've never traveled to Asia, but I know I would love the landscape. I often think of that type of scenery when I'm painting. Not sure what that is telling me, but the imagery seems to define peace, and I like peace. I am drawn to it. 

As I was finishing up, I was reminded of Tripp, a very young man, for whom I had the joy of painting a mural. He lives in India now with his parents. I think a painting in the future may play on the vibe of Tripp's mural, which is a sweet tree with nesting owls, from whose branches hang what we lovingly refer to as croquet balls, but were really inspired by the Turkish Eye that Tripp's parents brought home from one of their 'trips.' (They travel so much that I'm sure naming their son was easy.)  Thinking of you, today, Tripp. I hope you are putting your cape to good use!  

Have a nice day, Rebecca

Thinking of Tripp...