Can you believe October is upon us? I LOVE it! This is the start of the most magical time of year-- if you ask me! (I'm not sure you did.) Here are some updates-- what I've been up to and what's coming up! In September I painted my first food cart! Not just any food cart-- a TEXAS Style Mesquite BBQ food cart! As a major fan of RoadRunner BBQ, I was thrilled to be asked to paint some pigs for them. Thrilled...and amused...amused that I was born and raised in Texas but it wasn't until living in Portland for 10 years that I painted my first Texas ever...and it's on a bbq truck clear across the country. Irony and hilarity. Seriously, though, theirs rivals the bbq I love IN Texas...but I guess that's because they're FROM Texas. RoadRunner BBQ is at 5205 SE Foster Rd in Portland, OR. It was so much fun! (And I guess I do this now?) This selection of art should be up for another week or so! Everything is under $100 with most prices ranging from $40-$70. OCTOBER 6, 6p-9p Honor Thy Music: A Rock n Roll Day of The Dead Show Gallery 135 135 NW Park Ave Portland, OR I have one piece in this show and I couldn't be more honored to be included with these incredible artists! ::swoon:: Official Facebook Event Page OCTOBER 8 National PKU Alliance Auction 100% of the proceeds of this auction go to the PKU Alliance. I have donated two pieces to the cause. Here is the link to the auction site. My pieces are under the 'Stylish Living' section! NOVEMBER/DECEMBER: So much stuff coming up! More details on these events (and more) soon. -Siren Nation Arts & Crafts Sale at Kennedy School *November 13, stay tuned! -The Big 500 (omg!) *December 10, stay tuned! -Arleta Library Cafe, duo show with THE Chris Haberman *All of December, stay tuned! Lastly, I try to keep my blog current and do a pretty decent job. But the best way to stay most current is probably social media!
Follow me on Twitter/Instagram/Facebook...or email me! Facebook: AmyMcLainPDX Instagram: amymclainart Twitter: amydoesart Email: amymclainart@gmail.com I hope y'all have had a good summer. It's been pretty great over here as far as summers go! I certainly won't complain about the mild weather we've had. If you know me, though, you know I'm ready for rain and Fall flavors! Here are a few of my latest pet portraits. And a dog video.
This dog video certainly isn't new, but it never gets old! There are other great ones on the Talking Animals YouTube Channel. I have no connection to this channel, I just think it's awesome. What's your favorite animal video?
Share the link in the comments or email it to me directly! amymclainart@gmail.com Hello!
I just updated my commissions page with new photos and some additional details about ordering. If you're interested in a custom pet portrait, take a look and then drop me a line. I'd love to hear from you! The latest: Here are a few updates on where I'm headed next. My pet portrait business has really taken off! THANK YOU! And that's the focus for the next few months. I'll be doing some basic rebranding and updates to my website-- to highlight the pet portraits but also make it easier to navigate! You should know that I have a blast doing these pet portraits-- because I LOVE ANIMALS.. Like crazy. So, naturally, I love other animal lovers' reactions to seeing their pets as a work of art! Interested in one of your own? Go HERE! And then email me at amymclainart@gmail.com. Here are my most recent commissions: HAPPENING IN MAY: SIREN NATION'S 2016 Paint Your Art Out
(Click for offical Facebook Event Page) WHERE: Salvage Works (2024 N Argyle St Portland) WHEN: Opening night Thursday May 19th 6-9pm AND a month-long show on view through June 14th I am a DEMO ARTIST at this year's event. Say whaaaat?!? Come see me do some live painting along with these other demo artists: Consu Tolosa Jenn Feeney Peggy Pfenninger Reed Alyssa Kubitz --- Also featuring art by the following: Alea Bone Alyssa Kubitz Amy McLain Annamieka Hopps Davidson Beth Lorio Cate Anevski Consu Tolosa Di Pinsonault Elizabeth See Karen Wu Laura Hippensteel Liz McDonald Heide Davis Jaclyn Evalds Janet Julian Juliet Buri Peggy Pfenninger Reed Jamila Clarke Jen Bracy Jenn Feeney Jennifer Cerasin Joan McGinnis Julz Nally Lisa Laser Lucinda Drake Megan Valle Nicole Curcio Nicole Gartland Nikki Blackwood Robin Phillips Occhipinti Rosemary Cohen Ruth Oliver Samyak Yamauchi Sierra Briano Sofía Acosta Suzy Laruffa Veronica Guzman Zeratha Young Hope to see you there! Thanks for stopping by! I hope your year is off to a great start. I'm totally CRUSHING some goals and I'm missing the mark on others...but at least I've got 'em, right? I am open for two more commissions to be completed in APRIL. *The start date will be March 28th with a completion date of April 11. Go HERE for more info and then email me if you're interested! amymclainart@gmail.com This is Biscuit, my most recent commission. Biscuit has two owners--Steve and Star. But it's really all about STEVE in Biscuit's life. True love. This lil doggy was so much fun to do and I got to meet him which is always a rad treat! Is the next one yours?? I hope so! amymclainart@gmail.com Once again I want to thank everyone who buys my art or just supports the arts in general! It's SO important and I'm GRATEFUL to be a part of the Portland art community. I've been welcomed with open arms and will always return the favor to anyone who has questions about what I do or how I got started. Email me if you want! amymclainart@gmail.com HAPPENING CURRENTLY: I've got the following three piece in the Love of Portland show through 3/20! WHERE: Peoples Art of Portland, Pioneer Place ADDRESS: Pioneer Place, 700 SW 5th Ave (Portland), 3rd Floor GALLERY HOURS: Thursday-Sunday, NOON-6pm IN MARCH: I've got a booth at the Buckman Arts Show & Sell this year! This is my first time participating and I'm thrilled to be selected. WHERE: Buckman Arts Focus Elementary School 320 SE 16th Ave in Portland, OR WHEN: March 12th & 13th, 10a-4p (TWO DAYS!!) *I will have lots of funky animal art (dogs AND cats) as well as my popular ROBOTS and other fun art for all ages. I'll also be debuting my long-awaited selection of note cards! Say whaaat?!? Hope to see you there! Until next time...
Hey, y'all! Just want to say hello before I'm off with my guy for a much-needed weekender. I was thrilled to deliver my latest pet commission to its new household last night! Monster McSnotty In Space. It was created for a wonderful couple! Their very first baby arrives in the next few weeks and this will be in her nursery. How exciting!
I've got a few things coming up: The 5th Annual Love of Portland Show at Peoples Art Gallery (Pioneer Place, 3rd floor) --This is one is all about love, Portland, and/or the Love of Portland. I'll have 2-3 pieces in this show. Opening reception: Saturday, February 20. 5-9pm. Show runs February 20 – March 13, 2016 Gallery house: Thurs-Sunday, NOON-6pm. 2016 Buckman Art Show & Sell, March 12-13. More info here: Buckman Art Show & Sell: Talk soon!
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