K.Lolley : thoughts, picts & updates

Christmas makin's

2011-12-19T10:13:00.001-08:00

Shadow boxes, ornaments and pillows...oh my!

Wild Times

2011-12-02T09:25:00.002-08:00

Happenings

2011-11-16T09:55:00.000-08:00

Hello everybody,
Had a great time at the Handmade Arcade in Pittsburgh this weekend. Thanks to all who made it out there and stopped by our booth. I love Pittsburgh, it is my second home. In two weeks I will have more prints, handmade jewelry and whatnots at The Cozy Commissary at Please and Thank You in Louisville.

Crafternoons

2011-11-07T07:21:00.000-08:00

Hello fine peoples,

It's getting close to that time of year again.... The Holidays.
Just wanted to leave a little note about some happenings I'm involved in.

I will be in a couple of craft fairs in and around the Louisville and Pittsburgh area.
So if you are around, stop by my booth and say hi.

November 12th:
Handmade Arcade

November 27th:
Cozy Holiday Commissary

December 17th:
A Very Portland Christmas

The Joyful Demon

2011-11-05T19:23:00.000-07:00

The Joyful Demon

In reference to The Fool int the tarot. The fool is an indicator of newness; as well as the purity and open-hearted energy of a child. It is generally considered positive, with the caveat that it's important to be sure that you are "looking where you're going."

New Website

2011-09-27T06:26:00.000-07:00

Hello everybody!

I revamped my website, www.kathleenlolley.com. It needed remodeling, as it was labor intensive to update and difficult to navigate. Yay, more time to make art! Hope you like it. I have a few paintings for sale, the information is located to the right of each piece. I have a couple of new prints in my Etsy shop too.

Hope you are having a wonderful fall. :)

Thank you!

2011-09-24T20:22:00.000-07:00

Someone made this youtube video of my works, I am very honored!
Thank you Andrea for this lovely video collage.

Scenes from a magical garden

2011-09-22T08:11:00.000-07:00

About my artwork 2008-2011:

Recently, I have been experiencing nostalgia for my mother's garden. When I was a child I envisioned the secret life of every creature around me, real and imaginary. I suspected they were up to something special when humans weren't around.

Everything seemed magical and mysterious. Even inanimate objects had life. I watched the bees buzz and the birds sing. I even made friends with a dead animal. I had no idea what death was, I just thought that the creature had taken off its coat. I was not afraid of its bones. I whispered all my secrets into its skull. It kept the secrets safe and sent them into the earth. Which everyone knows, secrets help the garden grow.

Group Show Sept 9th

2011-09-01T14:58:00.001-07:00

Music for a Dark Moon

2011-08-24T11:03:00.000-07:00

There is a Dark Moon this weekend.
That means shadow energies creepin' and ghosts of old wounds dancin'.

But don't worry, for this is a good time to relax, take stock, take note, let the transformations happen and make art.

"The Dark Moon describes our relationship to the absolute, to sacrifice as such, and shows how we let go. In transit, the Dark Moon indicates some form of castration or frustration, frequently in the areas of desire, a powerlessness of the psyche, or a general inhibition. On the other hand, it shows where we question ourselves, our lives, our jobs, and our beliefs. I feel this is important, since it gives us the opportunity to "let go" of something."

Bird Dream of Olympus Mons

2011-08-04T15:39:00.000-07:00

"Bird Dream of Olympus Mons"
size: 18"x18", acrylic on wood

Dig For Fire Show:an Exhibition of Art inspired by the Pixies
C.A.V.E. Gallery
1108 Abbot Kinney Blvd, VENICE

Opening Reception Sept 9th
curated by the wonderful Kevin Titzer
contact:cavegallery@gmail.com

Forest Magic

2011-07-06T12:50:00.000-07:00

She's Not There

2011-06-27T16:06:00.001-07:00

"She's Not There" 17"x23" Acrylic on wood. Sold.
A painting inspired by the Ivory-billed woodpecker.

The Ivory-billed woodpecker is thought to pair for life. The pairs were also known to travel together. They were native to the virgin forests of the southeastern United States. Due to habitat destruction and hunting, its numbers have dwindled to the point where it is uncertain whether any remain.

Misguided Arrow

2011-06-14T16:25:00.000-07:00

Sneak Peak : Indieana Handicraft Exchange

2011-06-07T08:16:00.001-07:00

Just one of the many shadow boxes and prints
I will have at The Indieana
Handicraft Exchange. They
are made from prints and
left over/ recycled paper.

Hope to see you there. Please stop by and say Hi.
I am at booth 29.

June 11th

2011-05-23T06:37:00.000-07:00

Hey there folks.
I will have an indoor booth at the Indieana
Handicraft Exchange this year. Hope to see you there!

Release the Gentle Spirit

2011-04-03T07:48:00.001-07:00

"Release the Gentle Spirit"
acrylic on wood, commission 2011

The Sudden Growth of Seeds Well Planted

2011-03-23T16:41:00.001-07:00

Title: "The Sudden Growth of Seeds Well Planted"
(Ace of Cups)
Available at Together Gallery
in Portland Oregon March 31st

Power of Mother Nature

2011-03-22T06:30:00.000-07:00

Heard this on RadioLab yesterday.

Thought is was worth sharing, a reprieve from all the dark headlines:

http://www.radiolab.org/2010/jun/28/even-the-worst-laid-plans/
www.radiolab.org

Description:

Soren Wheeler takes us to Butte Montana--where an open pit copper mine’s demise leads to a toxic lake filled with corrosive runoff. Reporter Barret Golding goes to visit the pit lake, and writer Edwin Dobb tells Soren the story of a pile of dead snow geese who made an ill-fated landing on the water. Soren also talks to husband-and-wife chemists Andrea Stierle and Don Stierle, whose startling discovery reveals the secret life inside a death trap.

Invasive Spirit

2011-03-06T18:30:00.000-08:00

"Invasive Spirit"
14"x14" sold

Ash and Anchor

2011-02-28T13:38:00.000-08:00

I'm excited to share that my work has been featured on Ash & Anchor .
Ash & Anchor is a blog and design studio out of Baltimore, MD. They are starting a new feature called Art Life, where paintings and illustrations are matched with home decor and fashion accessories that share the same vibe and color palette. I look forward to following their future pairings.

Thanks y'all!

How to Be an Explorer of the World

2011-02-14T20:18:00.000-08:00

Found this on the internet today. Lately I feel like I need a better plan of action in my daily life. I don't know who wrote this(would love to find out), but it is going up on my inspiration wall today.

Bonheur de vivre

(found it here)

Swarm of Bees

2011-02-04T09:35:00.000-08:00

I was included in a beautiful online collection
Swarm of Bees Treasury on Etsy:

"Ghost Bug" original painting, available for sale.

The song Owl, from the album the Garden...

2011-01-30T23:08:00.000-08:00

I love to paint to music. What I've been into recently: The Silver Apples
This song is from the "lost" third album The Garden.

Silver Apples are a psychedelic electronic music duo from New York City composed of Simeon Coxe III on a primitive synthesizer prototype of his own devising (also known as the Simeon - comprising nine audio oscillators and eighty-six manual controls) and drummer Danny Taylor. The group was most active between 1967 and 1969. Coxe and Taylor derived the name "Silver Apples" from a poem by W.B. Yeats:

THE SONG OF WANDERING AENGUS

WENT out to the hazel wood,
Because a fire was in my head,
And cut and peeled a hazel wand,
And hooked a berry to a thread;

And when white moths were on the wing,
And moth-like stars were flickering out,
I dropped the berry in a stream
And caught a little silver trout.

When I had laid it on the floor
I went to blow the fire a-flame,
But something rustled on the floor,
And some one called me by my name:
It had become a glimmering girl
With apple blossom in her hair
Who called me by my name and ran
And faded through the brightening air.

Though I am old with wandering
Through hollow lands and hilly lands,
I will find out where she has gone,
And kiss her lips and take her hands;
And walk among long dappled grass,
And pluck till time and times are done
The silver apples of the moon,
The golden apples of the sun.

Hunted By Bruce

2011-01-25T11:41:00.000-08:00

"Hunted By Bruce"

14"x14" acrylic on wood
sold at The Green Building Show, 2010

New Items on Etsy!

2011-01-21T14:39:00.000-08:00

Hello there, hope you are keeping warm during this frigid January.
Since I'm limited to inside activities I've been getting lost painting, cleaning out my closet, cuddling my puppy and updating my Etsy store. What have you been up to during these cold dark days?

-stay well

KY artists unite!

2011-01-19T15:02:00.001-08:00

Happy New Year Everyone!
I have a feeling this year is going to rock! For the past few years I've declined from making any new album art, but this fall I collaborated with a local band called The Young Widows. I had a lot of fun making images for their music, very loud, dark and dreamy noise rock. The album was recorded in a funeral home co-produced with Kevin Ratterman (known for his work with My Morning Jacket). 'Future Heart' comes out this April and features two of my most recent paintings. If you are not familiar with their work, you can read about them here:
http://stereogum.com
http://www.facebook.com/Young-Widows

Wishing you health & happiness in 2011

(FYI: For all the other wonderful bands out there, I probably
won't be making any more album art for a few years. Sorry eeep!)

Happy Holidays!

2010-12-25T20:06:00.000-08:00

Thanks everyone!

2010-12-20T20:01:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to thank everyone who made it out to

the Rud and A Very Portland Christmas. If you missed me, don't

worry there are plenty of goodies at Why Louisville and Creative Boutique.
I am out of shadow boxes, but I will be making more in the new year.
Happy Holidays Everybody :)

Little Demons

2010-12-19T19:52:00.001-08:00

Little Demons (2007)
24"x 24" sold

I forgot about this one. Just found it in my old work files.
Just wanted to share....

Arts & Craftythings

2010-12-11T19:28:00.000-08:00

Hi everybody!
I hope you are doing well this holiday season. Have you got all of your holiday shopping out of the way? If not there are two events going on next week that could help you close that gift giving gap. I have made shadow boxes, pillows, ornaments and more. And if you don't find something at my table there are tons of other talented artist at these events, you're bound to find something perfect! I hope to see you there:)

December 17th: Art at the Rud
and
December 18th :A Very Portland Christmas

note: the Rudyard Kipling event spans over three days,
I will be there on Friday, the 17th( I wish I could be
there for all of them). If you miss me there, I will be
at Nelligan Hall on Saturday for that event.

Wild Inside

2010-12-10T17:59:00.001-08:00

"Wild Inside" 6"x6" Acrylic on wood. Available Dec 11th

for the BIG LOVE:LOVE BIG Art Show at Panza Gallery

Pittsburgh, PA. Curated by Cleo Zell.

Broken Hearted

2010-12-08T19:56:00.000-08:00

This past summer I worked on a commercial with Jamie Caliri and a talented
group of people. Well I'm excited to report that it was nominated
for an ASIFA award!

Inspirato: Jiri Trnka

2010-12-05T18:31:00.000-08:00

Jiri Trnka was a Czech puppet maker, illustrator, motion-picture animator and film director, renowned for his stop motion puppet animations.

He graduated from the Prague School of Arts and Crafts. He created a puppet theater in 1936. This group was dissolved when World War II began, and he instead designed stage sets and illustrated books for children throughout the war.

You can read more about him here.

Shadow Boxin'

2010-12-05T17:40:00.000-08:00

Making Crafts for the Holidays

2010-12-01T13:11:00.000-08:00

So it's that time of year again. Holiday Season. Several projects on the horizon.

I'm currently gearing up for two local craft fairs:
Holiday Craft Fair at the Rudyard Kipling: December 17th
A Very Portland Christmas December 18th

I will have one or two pieces available here:
BIG LOVE:LOVE BIG Art Show , Pittsburgh PA: December 11th

Hope you are staying well this holiday season!

Face the Flowers...

2010-11-28T19:34:00.001-08:00

This is a commission piece I did for The Young Widows.

Hedgehog in the Fog

2010-11-26T11:55:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to take a moment and share one of my favorite animated films with you:

Wildflowers

2010-11-22T12:24:00.001-08:00

Wood Cut Bear

2010-11-21T20:44:00.000-08:00

I was looking through photos of my past work and I found this little guy
and thought I would share it with you. It is about 6" tall, acrylic and varnish on wood.
I like him because he looks like he has a tattooed forest on his little body...

She is My Spirit Animal

2010-11-21T07:44:00.001-08:00

Here is another recent painting. Hope you enjoy."She is My Spirit Animal"
38"x38" Available at The Green Building, KY

Spirit of the Hunt

2010-11-19T10:57:00.000-08:00

"Spirit of the Hunt" 18"x 18" acrylic on wood
One of the pieces available at The Green Building, Louisville KY
The show will be up until Dec 17th

Holidaze

2010-11-15T16:05:00.000-08:00

Hello everybody!

I'm back after a few weeks without my computer. Yipee!
Also my etsy store is up and running again and I will have pillows available shortly.
Inherited Leather and I have teamed up to make some beautiful handmade bags for the holidays. Well, she did most of the work. Check out our unique collaborations
on Facebook and her website.

Reminder : my show is up at The Green Building and will be up through Dec 17th.
I wanted to thank everyone who made it out to the opening. I met so many wonderful and interesting people.

Sneeky Peek

2010-10-31T12:39:00.000-07:00

Reminder: Come out to the Green Building this Friday!

Event Info:
Facebook

Solo Show at The Green Building

2010-10-11T13:56:00.000-07:00

Solo Show at The Green Building, Louisville KY
November 5th

L is for Louisville

2010-10-01T07:10:00.000-07:00

L is for Louisville: Book and Exhibition

Holland Brown Books is releasing “L is for Louisville! A Children’s Abecedary & Art Book” (the follow up to the popular Louisville Counts! book) in October. The Green Building Gallery, 732 E. Market St., 561-1162, is exhibiting the original artwork from Oct. 1-19 and is holding a silent auction as well. The book and exhibition are a fundraiser for The Laramie L. Leatherman Art Learning Center (Art Sparks Interactive Gallery), the children's gallery at The Speed Art Museum. I will have one piece of artwork on display for silent auction.

I got the letter V. So please stop by The Green Building tonight and see what the rest of the word is :) Hope to see you there.

The Green Building

Hello Moon

2010-09-26T21:29:00.001-07:00

Hello Moon!
12"x12" acrylic on wood 2010

Readers' Choice 2010

2010-09-22T10:13:00.000-07:00

Thank you Louisville!

http://leoweekly.com/special-issues/issue-readers-readers-readers

Best Visual Artist:

1) Douglas Miller

2) Ken Hardy

3) Kathleen Lolley

Etsy Treasuries:

2010-09-20T12:56:00.000-07:00

A little note:
Recently I've been included in some wonderful Etsy treasuries. Check them out,take a gander... all of the items are beautiful. I am so very proud to be included in these collections.
:)

Above the Trees

Earl the Squirrel

Whooo are you?

First Day of Autumn

Wanderlust

Owl Make You Happy Forever

When Autumn Comes

Texture

Airplanes in the Night Sky

Happy Home

Who's the Boss?

I've also made a treasury of my own:
Idée Fixe

It's a collection of items I'm obsessed with right now: Skulls, books, flowers, leather, feathers, whimsical specimens and other magical items. Enjoy!

Sneek Peek

2010-09-02T13:33:00.000-07:00

Hi all,
Just a friendly reminder that if you are in the Los Angeles area the weekend of September 4th to stop by the Meltdown Gallery and show some love. I will be there in spirit, even though my body will be stuck on the east coast. I wish I could be in two places at once. But since I haven't perfected that trick yet, my spirit will have to do for now. I have six new paintings in this show and there will be beautiful work from Nicole Bruckman, Lindsey Carr & Jennifer Lewis.

For now, here is a sneak peek:

"Go Away Black Bird" 12"x12" acrylic on wood

The Woods are Lovely , Dark and Deep

2010-08-28T08:25:00.001-07:00

New Paintings at Meltdown Gallery Sept 4th

2010-08-12T15:39:00.000-07:00

"Moth Stump" acrylic on wood 12"x12"

I will be in a group show at
Meltdown Gallery, Sept 4th Los Angeles, CA
Lately I've been inspired by summer, nature, my own back yard, love and loss.

Hope I can make it out there. I have a lot going on at the moment but I will try to make it. If you are in that area, stop by, take a gander and tell me what you think.
Stay well :)

More Production Photos for Brooke's Broken Heart

2010-07-24T13:37:00.000-07:00

More Photos:

Little Friends

2010-07-17T14:21:00.000-07:00

Out in the heat today, giving some attention to my poor neglected yard. It's always nice to have critter company when working outside.

Definitely planning to include them in the next series of paintings.

For the Gulf:

2010-07-14T20:32:00.000-07:00

A portion of the proceeds from my sale section on my Etsy page will go to The National Wildlife Federation to help with the crisis in the Gulf. My heart bleeds for the land, water and animals down there. The damage is unfathomable , but I want to help. I know you do too. This is the only thing I can think of right now. Every little bit helps. Let's take action people. :) If you want to donate directly, go here: National Wildlife Federation

Summer Sale!

2010-07-12T21:35:00.000-07:00

So far it's been a busy summer, but I found some time to make new prints , now available in my Etsy shop.

Pop Up Book Style Commercials

2010-07-04T07:55:00.000-07:00

For the past three months I've been working with Duck Studios & Jamie Caliri on three pop up book style commercials for the Children's Medical Center. We were set up in beautiful Ojai , California. I feel so lucky to have worked in such a magical place, with an incredibly talented crew. Click the links to enjoy all the hard work:

Jubilee beats cancer

Adrian's new kidney

Brooke's broken heart

Can't Let Go

2010-04-27T14:41:00.000-07:00

"Can't Let Go" acrylic on wood: sold
From the show "Owl vs Crow", up till May 9th at Why Louisville.

Thank you Louisville!

2010-04-12T16:31:00.000-07:00

"Captive Light" acrylic on wood: sold

Had a wonderful time Friday night, a big thanks to all who came out! I met so many interesting artists and Louisvillians. Can't wait to do it again....

Afternoon Frenzy

2010-04-01T13:19:00.000-07:00

Crows mob an unsuspecting owl....
acrylic on wood, available April 9th at Why Louisville.

Where I Spend Most of My Time....

2010-03-30T09:27:00.000-07:00

Animal Inspiration

2010-03-23T18:22:00.000-07:00

White duck at the Louisville Zoo

Who Killed the Crow?

2010-03-18T07:56:00.001-07:00

My Gargoyle and co-worker

2010-02-28T07:36:00.000-08:00

Busy Bee

2010-02-24T07:07:00.000-08:00

Painted a forest in the back of WHY Louisville. My wares are now available there as well as the Makery. I love these two stores and they are wonderful places to find gifts for a loved one or yourself. I'm not 100% positive yet, but I am thinking about shutting down my Etsy store for a month or two, so they will be the best places to go for prints and stuff.

stay well

Sneak Peek

2010-02-19T11:06:00.001-08:00

image title: "Don't Bother the Crow"
medium : acrylic & gouache on wood
size: 14"x14"

I made this piece for my April 9th show "Owl vs Crow" at WHY Louisville.
Hope to see you there....

Studio picts

2010-02-16T06:18:00.000-08:00

2010-02-15T09:17:00.000-08:00

I recently spent the day in Henderson , KY at the John James Audubon State Park and Museum. This is a place of wonder and silent beauty. I saw about 15 different types of birds flutter outside the cobblestone museum, which is nestled between a forest and a lake. The lake was frozen and covered in snow, which gave the appearance of foggy milk.
(photo by J.Swain)

Audubon was a French-American ornithologist, naturalist, hunter, and painter. He painted, catalogued, and described the birds of North America in a form far superior to what had gone before. Audubon was one of the first conservationist, speaking out against the destruction of the natural environment. I am deeply inspired by his work and his travels in the U.S.

If you aren't familiar with his work, start here, but the park is a better place to start.

(American Crow by J.Audubon)

Getting Ready for my next solo show in April

2010-02-10T13:00:00.000-08:00

Details:

APRIL 9th: NEW WORKS
A solo exhibit at WHY Louisville
opening reception 3pm-9pm
1583 Bardstown Road
Louisville, KY
Why Louisville

Owl Remedy T-Shirts

2010-01-27T10:03:00.000-08:00

My lovely sister printed these
Owl Remedy T-Shirts only available in my etsy shop.
(Only Medium and Large sizes left)

Commune with the Bird Spirits

2010-01-26T09:20:00.000-08:00

Spent the day at O'Bannon Woods in Indiana searching for bird spirits.
Saw plenty of cranes and woodpeckers...even saw a juvenile eagle. Truly this a place for critter inspiration. Unfortunately I am not quick with the digital camera, so I did not capture any of the winged wonders on 'film'. However I will try to capture their elusive beauty in my next series of paintings.

Belly of the Beast

2010-01-22T20:19:00.000-08:00

Back by popular demand. I did a series of these in 2008, they were so popular I decided to make them again. However, it will be the last run of this particular piece.
Lolley's shop

Wooden Bird Sculpture

2010-01-13T15:07:00.000-08:00

Wooden Bird Sculpture

Better Together Print

2010-01-06T12:29:00.001-08:00

"Better Together"
mini print now available in my Etsy Shop.

Inspiration through vintage photography

2009-12-27T12:10:00.001-08:00

Originally uploaded by hannahkristinametz

Love this lady's fashion blog

2009-12-27T11:10:00.001-08:00

The Lost Gyllenhaal
Originally uploaded by irene_adler

She blogs under the name Irene Adler, I think she lives in Finland and her style is super cute. I definitely look here for inspiration when I am having trouble dressing myself.

her blog in Finnish

black bird

2009-12-24T13:01:00.000-08:00

Wooden wall sculpture I made for my sis.
I hope she likes it.

Floral Owl Pillows

2009-12-20T14:29:00.000-08:00

Made a bunch of these little guys for the Holiday season.
I'm almost sold out, but no worries I will have a fresh batch made
after the New Years.
www.lolley.etsy.com

Good Egg Ornament

2009-12-05T11:22:00.001-08:00

"Good Egg" wooden ornament .

Eggs in progress

2009-12-04T14:47:00.000-08:00

Hand painted these little wooden eggs.
Soon I'm going to attach a metal hook in the top for hanging purposes.

Forest owl gnome

2009-12-02T10:22:00.000-08:00

Etsy Stalked

2009-12-01T22:53:00.001-08:00

Nice to Meet You

2009-11-29T16:46:00.001-08:00

Winter Sale

2009-11-24T09:07:00.000-08:00

Working on ornaments, cards and such...
will be available soon.
I also will have lots of items on sale this wintery season.
stay tuned.....

Aurora of Polar Bears: Group Show at Gallery Meltdown

2009-11-18T15:22:00.001-08:00

"Herd of Reindeer"
18"x18" guache on paper
Gallery Meltdown: opening reception Dec 5th, Los Angeles CA
There is an amazing line up of artists in this group show, only wish I
could be there in person.
But I will be there is spirit.

Lolley take out at Why Louisville

2009-10-13T14:03:00.001-07:00

Window display at the Why Louisville Store

2009-10-06T07:12:00.000-07:00

Hello there,
It's been a while since my last post. Been busy with family business,
but now I'm working on arty business! Just want to let you folks know that the Why Louisville store now carries some of my items, such as little bird houses,
pillows and prints. They also made a nifty window display so if you are local you should stop by and take a gander.

I am in hermit mode officially, making holiday items for
Why Louisville, The Makery, Art Star, Youngblood & Etsy.

Cancelled:

2009-09-11T10:51:00.000-07:00

RENEGADE CRAFT FAIR CHICAGO

I won't have a booth at Renegade Craft Fair Chicago due to personal business.
I apologize for any inconvenience. But I will have the items available in my etsy shop shortly.�

Dark Arts & Crafts

2009-09-05T10:45:00.001-07:00

I will be living in the Black Forest, PA for awhile.

Items like this little wooden sculpture will be available at Renegade Chicago Sept 12 & 13th.
Whatever is left over will be for sale at my Etsy site.

Tree Ritual

2009-08-25T07:55:00.000-07:00

Title: "Tree Ritual"
Oil painting on wood/found object.
Available at Thinkspace Gallery

Making Bees

2009-08-24T10:37:00.000-07:00

I have tons of bees in my back yard
and those little guys have inspired these ornaments.
Will be selling them at Renegade craft fair this year.

Autopilot

2009-08-21T12:04:00.000-07:00

Drawing I did circa 2006,
found it today in my digital library,
whilst looking for images for KY Home & Garden Magazine.

Gettin' ready for Renegade Chicago

2009-08-10T12:49:00.000-07:00

Renegade is September 12 +13:

I will have a booth at Renegade Craft Fair Chicago with my friends Skeleton Royal and Kinship.
There will be new prints, wooden creatures and more!

More information available at www.renegadecraft.com/chicago

See you there!

2009-08-08T08:34:00.000-07:00

Hello folks and fine fellows,

It’s time for a midyear update!

First bit of news:

I know this is last minute, but I was recently asked to create a painting for the Blab! show at
Copro Nason Gallery in Los Angeles.

Opening night, tonight, Aug. 8th. The show has an Apocalypse
theme and there is an amazing line up of super talented artists. I will not be able to attend, so those of you out there on the south west coast, you should definitely check it out. You won’t regret it, I promise!

http://www.blabshow.com
http://www.copronason.com

Wish you all well!

-K.Lolley

Vintage-inspired necklace on my wish list.

2009-07-20T11:46:00.000-07:00

Owl Pocket Watch

Vintage-inspired necklace on my wish list. You can find it at http://www.modcloth.com

Would love to see this in person:

2009-07-10T08:07:00.000-07:00

Leonora Carrington Sculpture Exhibit:

As part of the City’s effort to provide access to art and Mexican history, a collection of bronze sculptures by famed surrealist artist and sculptor Leonora Carrington are currently on display in the boulevard on Paseo Reforma, between the Museum of Modern art and the Anthropology Museum. Carrington, born in England in 1917, left Europe during World War II, and relocated to Mexico City. She currently spends her time in Mexico and New York. Carrington is one of the premier modern surrealist artists and is considered an adopted member of the Mexican art family.

Found Something Old

2009-07-03T05:30:00.000-07:00

Found pictures of polymer clay sculptures I made 2004/05.
Wish I still had these little guys.
I'm pretty sure the dog ate them both.

Summer Sales and Wildlife

2009-07-01T09:25:00.000-07:00

I wanted to do something for the environment, so during the month of July, I've decided to give 25% of profits from items in my SALE section to EarthJustice.

One subject in particular that I'm interested in is stopping mountaintop removal mining. I've recently written to my state senator Mitch McConnell. He sent me a automated letter saying he was more concerned about the economic hardships than environmental. I understand that. But I feel we won't have an economy if we don't have an environment. Simple as that.

For more info about this organization please go to www.earthjustice.org

Big Art in Little City

2009-06-30T04:40:00.000-07:00

When: now

Where: KinShip Gallery

Who: Patrick Jil"bay"

Southern Surrealist

2009-06-23T09:15:00.000-07:00

The past few days I've been dipping into my water color set. Recently my doctor advised to take a break from oil paints due to my sensitivity. Not going to give up oils entirely, just for a few months.