On the way...

Working on my "Interpretation Box" for my upcoming show. It's exactly what it sounds like, this show is focused on individual interpretation of childhood memories while being a "grown up". I'll have my interpretations of nature, the destruction of nature, the hunter and the hunted, and being female during the clock-ticking years. What we wanted to be when we "grew up" and what we are in the "now" and how that effects the world around us.
Nurturing our Nature:A Mixed Media show:September 11th:at Old Town Framing Company.

Idaho

So after 3 years of being in the great Northwest, I am Boise bound for a vacation with family and friends. I am so thrilled! I've been needing some "home" time and finally have the opportunity to go. When I come back, I'll have 3 weeks to tie up loose ends before my show at Old Town Framing in Astoria.
"Nurturing Our Nature" is the theme. I'll leave that open to interpretation for now.



Speaking of "home" and "nurturing", my tattoo work is almost done.
The idea for the tattoo is from a quilt by my grandmother. I have 3 birds holding the quilt up. A cardinal, a bluebird and a canary. My grandmother used to have stacks of bird books. It's a fond memory to have... weekends with grandma, looking at her bird books and eating grapefruit out of a very cool set of china. I have that set now, and love it! My grandmother was and will always be a source of positivity in my life.

I'm rambling, a combination of too much to do, a serious americano crash and new ink buzz. So on that note, happy summer and be well!

Amy

new work

new work, originally uploaded by AmyMarieWillis.

Work in Progress

Will be showing in September
More information soon!

unicorn

unicorn, originally uploaded by AmyMarieWillis.

Work in Progress

Will be showing in September
More information soon!

All Apologies WIP

Intuition (Oil) WIP, originally uploaded by AmyMarieWillis.

Work in Progress

Will be showing in September
More information soon!

Rollercoaster3

Rollercoaster3, originally uploaded by AmyMarieWillis.

Work in Progress

Will be showing in September
More information soon!

Jazz Lady

Jazz Lady, originally uploaded by AmyMarieWillis.

Jazz Lady is currently hanging at Coffee Girl in Astoria, Oregon.
She's been purchased and will be given as a birthday gift to someone just as sassy as "Jazz Lady" is.
I love knowing where my work lives.

Hold Fast Art Show

My show at Hold Fast Tattoo and Gallery in Seaside, Oregon. Some of these will not be coming back with me, as they've found new homes.

Show at Hold Fast Tattoo and Gallery

show at Hold Fast Tattoo and Gallery , originally uploaded by AmyMarieWillis.

June is fantastic! School is almost done and I have a show up at Hold Fast Tattoo and Gallery in Seaside, Oregon. I am super honored and so very flattered to be a part of their grand opening.
I have 11 pieces up and with one weeks notice, was able to pull together a pretty little show full of color in a great space. this is the first time I have hung work from my sketchbook. I've also got a little mixed media piece on wood that I love love love called "Ergonomics Gone Awry". I am sharing the walls with 2 other artists and I will have more information and photos as soon as the opening arrives, which is June 5th.
I will also have some work hanging at Coffee Girl, in Pier 39, in Astoria! All of this show stuff happened within the last couple of weeks, and I am thrilled to be ending Spring and entering Summer hanging work and pumping out more work and getting prints available. Yeah!
September is around the corner, and I have a show lined up at Old Town Framing, in downtown Astoria. More info on the theme and dates as it gets a bit closer.

Be well and be safe this Memorial weekend.

A.

Space Camp

Space Camp, originally uploaded by AmyMarieWillis.

My first painted vinyl. What do you think?

Rest In Peace, Buddy

I'm going to keep this short, as I've had little sleep and I am mind-numb. My little sweet golden boy died this morning, and my heart is broken. He was getting old and his last bout of illness was a tough one, with no luck from vets and tests and virtually no recovery. I will miss him more than anyone can know.
He and I have been on this roller coaster called life for over a decade, after I adopted him from the Idaho Humane Society. We were meant to be, he and I, and he's been my best friend since.

Thanks to all who have written such thoughtful sentiments and for the flowers, Laura.

I am posting a few photos as well as a beautiful etching given to me by Casey, of Buddy and I. I am so thankful for Casey being here for me and helping me through this. Our little family just got a lot smaller, as Buddy was our everything.

The sweetest little being on the planet, and I hope his wonderful spirit continues to comfort those in need and make people smile.

Amy

Fade

Fade, originally uploaded by AmyMarieWillis.

Another painting I've recently been reacquainted with digitally!
Thanks again to Philip Weiss who purchased this painting in 1998.

Another letter I will not write

Another letter I will not write, originally uploaded by AmyMarieWillis.

A painting I've recently been reacquainted with digitally!
Thanks to Philip Weiss who purchased this painting in 1998.