Mega Update: New Watercolor paintings, Artwalk photos, henna dread details

So i have some catching up to do seeing that i have not posted anything since the 20th!
First off i wanted to share some watercolor painting i did over the weekend which are all now available for sale in our etsy shop :


Faery ah Glow
4" x 6"
original watercolor painting by Chelsea Rose
On sale for $60. Check out the sale listing HERE.


Harpy in Moonlight
4" x 6"
original watercolor painting by Chelsea Rose
On sale for $60. Check out the sale listing HERE.


Fish of Perception
4" x 6"
original watercolor painting by Chelsea Rose
On sale for $60. Check out the sale listing HERE.


Conversation with a Pixie
4"x6"
Original watercolor painting by Chelsea Rose
On extra sale for $50. See the sale listing HERE.

And some snapshots danny took of me working on these:

as you can see i took over the dining room table with my watercolor supplies!


Honestly i had been itching to play with watercolor ever since i sold one of my originals- talk about inspiration and encouragement!

In other news- we must now backtrack to Thursday the 26th which was the Last Thursday Artwalk on Alberta st for August:

This was our booth set up. As always we were selling original art, silkscreen prints, tie dye and more.

I painted my face up in hopes to entice some souls to have their own faces/bodies painted by me for a few bucks:

(photo by Bert Steele )
...and so it did attract quite a few moms and their kids to have their faces painted:

and all was well and super fun until the unthinkable happened....Wells Fargo set up a table to "sign up accounts" right next to us!!! I was truly outraged by this and confronted them about it. I pretty much said that i was very uncomfortable with their presence at what is supposed to be a community based independent artwork festival. I hope i made my disgust known enough for them to think twice about setting up again. This may be a sign that its the beginning of the end for the Alberta arts festivals but i am determined to not be too disheartened. We will see how it goes for September's last Thursday art walk.

...Oh and for those who are wondering why my dreads are suddenly red- i colored it with Henna( all natural plant based hair coloring!)
The process was pretty messy and looked something like this:

but i had fun making the mess as always and the henna was so soothing and healing for my scalp.
The color change was pretty dramatic as you can see- but i love it! Change is good.

Danny has been super busy finsing these huge screens for a Buddha silkscreen/marbling project he has in the works:

As you can see- he is all done with the three screens needed to make up his 3 color Buddha print. Instead of using the photo emulsion method of creating these silkscreens he hand painted them with drawing fluid. The next step is getting all his supplies ready to begin marbling big sheets of paper that he will then print the buddha onto. i cant wait to see the outcome but we have to wait awhile and let the $$ come in so that he can purchase all the supplies.



a quick snap of Danny and I over the weekend. We spent a good amount of time hanging out on the patio, conversing and drinkin tea.
I hope every one's weekend went well.

more updates coming soon.

Best wishes,
-Chelsea Rose

FREE DOWNLOAD: J PERIOD MAN OR THE MUSIC "Michael Jackson Tribute Mixtape + Spike Lee x J Period Tribute in Prospect Park

SPIKE LEE x J PERIOD x 40 Acres
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LUV2FUNK: no one does it like...

immortals

GALAKTIKAT: "The Return of the Feline Tribe" my exhibit flicks!

The opening was amazing...I'll let the pictures speak for themselves.

"I-Chi, The Fire Liogon" (L) & "The Catship Oracle" (R)

Quan Luv x Lichiban collabo "The Return" (L) & "Shakti Leopard Lux of the Rising Serpent Force" (R)

photos below are courtesy of the amazing Mari J Brooklyn (designer/photographer)

Al-Khemi 9 (owl) & Tigga Calore (tiger) :: D Fab (lion)

Melo-X & Quan Luv, spiritual fam (bull)

Kesed :: Jean Lebrun

big shout out to DiscoMakeup Arie for the make-up art & Mari J Brooklyn for the photography!

Kesed...collaborations in the works, one of the projects I've been working on behind the scenes

Enki (my DJ) & Soul aka Al-Khemi 9, one of my collaborators (made the Dogon-inspired jewelry)

 

(1) Divine :: Sun Ru

(2) McKenzie of Platinum Mustache & Jean Lebrun w/ crew (3) Johnny Voltik & Enki hosted the open mic :: Teen Mogul on the mic was mad funny

Designer/poet Nacinimod of House of Nassat (he made the crocheted pieces in the photoshoot w/ WEZN) & Divine(R)

Fellow artist, Sophie w/ friend :: the lovely Dion

Sun Ru & Bentley of Kings of Genre

painters' mudras are their own secret language. artist Ibrahim Yaqut, one of my collaborators on 'The Healer' piece.

MEGA x Al-Khemi 9 x Lichiban collabo "The Three Goddesses" :: (L) & Arie & Mari (R)

(1) Kimaya, my little muse, soon-to-be Lotus Lakshmi :: Alicia Boone, one of my beautiful hostesses (2) George aka G4, we are in the lab working on a collabo

These are some of my photos of the night...I apologize for missing a lot of folks, but I only pulled my camera out toward the end.

Watch out for these cats, they are working on some surprises behind the scenes:

Melo-X, RIP Ruler & Kesed

Livingroom Johnston's elephants are ready to dance 

Livingroom Johnston & Blue

Livingroom Johnston x Lichiban collabo "Tiger Tara: Love Is The True Magic"

I'm taking orders for interior design projects..got already a few on the way and open for more.

MEGA (tiger) 'HoverBoard Mask'

MEGA x Lichiban collabo 'Eternal Glo Goddess' : jewelry by Al-Khemi 9

Soul, Bradford James, Divine, Casandra & Fabian

my beautiful friend Liza came through w/ her brother & her husband, Victor aka amazing artist/designer Marka 27

more mudras:: Stephanie & Kimaya :: shout out to Enki & Johnny Voltik for holding down the wheels & the mic..

Sophie & crew :: King Texas, one of my collaborators & Melo

Stephanie, Stevie Lee, Soul & Kesed

only in Brooklyn....thank you ladies!

the Jamaican connection...

Taj 'King Gnep' (R) was responsible for half of the interior design/paint of the LOTUS Gallery and also came up with the idea of cutting out the Liogon piece. thank you!

MEGA x Al-Khemi 9 x Lichiban collabo "Three Goddesses"

and yet more mudras..Muvlikamor, vocalist Sun Ru & producer/ DJ Kiva, these two just finished recording their EP

Thanks again for everyone who came out..I must say I had the best looking & most gifted crowd present...I'm still soaking in the energy---this was the seed of something new, about to blossom. Much love to everyone, your love & support fuels my work.

Stay tuned for more artist features, behind-the-scenes photos and the releases of yet unseen photo, music & video collabos.

UPCOMING LIVE ART show:I'll be painting at the LEVI'S Curve ID Jeans Event this Friday, Aug 27th

I'll be live painting along with Marka 27 and Ron Upperman at this LEVI'S event featuring the lovely Janelle Monae! It's free..and yeah, ladies, you can bring your old pair of jeans to get a new one that follows your curves instead.

10 Am- 4PM

There are moments in our lives when things don't fit anymore. Starting at 10 AM on Friday, August 27th, stop by Bryant and bring something that doesn't fit (which will be donated to Goodwill) and at the same time, get something that does. A free pair of Levi's® Curve ID jeans. New custom fits for women. Because hotness really does come in all shapes and sizes.

Park and bring somethinP.S. Songstress Janelle Monae will perform live and celebrity stylist Bobbie Thomas will be there to give you styling tips.

Note: Admission is free and is first come first serve! While supplies last. One per customer.

FACEBOOK link to event

UPCOMING SHOWS: WHITE TRAIN “Create. Collaborate. Inspire”Group Show (FRIDAY) & Across The Board: Artists For Autism Awareness (SATURDAY)

I'll be part of two group shows this weekend. The roster is pretty exciting, don't miss these!

FRIDAY: The White Train is excited to announce the first of a 3 part series of events, called “Create. Collaborate. Inspire”. In this first event titled Space on White, we have broken down our creative platform into three sections:

The GROUND LEVEL will introduce our photographers, as well as showcasing the products of our online store.
The BOTTOM LEVEL will re-introduce our artists and their new works since the Launch Event.
The UPPER LEVEL will unveil new artists and their works.

Space on White
Friday, August 27th
6 to 10pm,
81 White Street
New York, NY 10013

www.SpaceOnWhite.com

SATURDAY: Across The Board: Artists For Autism Awareness

On Saturday, August 28, 2010, the Soapstone Gallery in midtown NYC will host over 30 artists transforming raw skateboards into one of a kind works of art. All pieces will be on sale with a portion of each sale donated to Autism Speaks.

Across the Board: Artists For Autism Awareness at Soapstone Gallery NYC: Organized and conceptualized by Laurie Markiewicz, her love for skateboarding, art and most of all her child, Jack. At 2 years of age, Jack was diagnosed with PDD-NOS(a non-specified type of autism). It has been Laurie’s mission to raise autism awareness and advocate for more programs and services for families within the NYC autism community. “Across The Board” is one way of achieving her goal. Featuring artists such as Miguel Paredes, One9, BlusterOne, TooFly, Alice Mizrachi, Gigi Bio, MERES, Marthalicia, Lichiban, 2ESAE, and Damion Silver, veteran as well as emerging artists give voice not only to autism awareness, but to relevant community issues. “Across The Board” is an open discussion, but a dialogue that is ultimately designed to create a greater urgency about Autism.

In keeping with that mission, premiering at the event is “The Across The Board Project” a short documentary filmed and edited by participants from VONYʼs (Voices Of New York) “Dare To Dream Project” youth program. Featuring autistic children, participants from VONYʼs (Voices Of New York) “Kids Dream In Color” youth program with teaching artist Lichiban, artist mentor Marthalicia, singer Bilal, and art therapist Lina Meza-Murillo. The Across the Board project is a workshop produced and organized by Laurie Markiewicz (Across The Board) and Suzanna Ali-Oliver (VONY Executive Director) offering children on the spectrum a chance to partner up with VONY kids to design and paint their own skateboards to premier at the “Across The Board” event.

Saturday, August 28, 2010 from 7pm-Midnight

Soapstone Gallery

11 West 36th Street 5th Floor

New York, NY 10018

Open to All Ages

$5-10 suggested donation

Light refreshments served

MUSE: Little Goddess,LAKSHMI LOTUS meets The Fire Liogon, I-Chi

My next piece's inspiration manifested as LOTUS LAKSHMI at my opening last night. For the first time, little goddess met I-CHI, the young fire liogon, her dream vehicle & soon-to-be friend.

I'm still recovering from the amazing night that just took place at the LOTUS Gallery. ..will post pics soon. Thank you for everyone who made it out, we got a slice of the Brooklyn Renaissance in full effect. Also thanks to those who couldn't make it & sent me well-wishes, as well as those who were there in spirit. I feel ever more blessed to know all the beautiful people in my life.

[thanks to Stephanie R. for the photos & bringing the little goddess into my life]

Body Painting Commission Photos and Original Watercolor Paintings for sale!

It proved to be a fairly mellow week with some much better behaved weather that did not leave my brain melted into a puddle between my feet.
On Tuesday Danny and I drove out to Scholl Oregon to meet a photographer and his pregnant model for a body painting commission.
The photographer was hoping for a somewhat "earth mama" vibed body painting since he intended to photograph the maternity shoot amongst Oregon's lush greenery.
While i worked Danny took some photos of the process:

As seen in the above photo i started the body painting by blocking out some color and then going into it to create detail and shape in order to create flowers.

The flowers were inspired by the big "dinner plate Dahlia" flowers.


The lotus was a fun addition with its roots delving into a very mysterious eye. I liked the back piece the best.
With this body painting i was trying to part ways a bit from the body painting style i have been using for my women's study body painting seires. I want to keep that look of mine soly under my name in hopes that my project will remain consistent and easily recognizable.
...Anyhow i am interested to see photos from the photographer and i will share a few with his permission on the blog when he does come out with them.

Just yesterday i decided to list more of my original watercolor paintings for sale in my etsy shop so i now pleased to announce that the following three have made it into the shop and are available for purchase:


Goddess In Full Bloom
9" x 12" watercolor painting on watercolor paper
by Chelsea Rose
Priced at $100
click here for the sale listing.


Evening Gown
9" x 12"
Original watercolor painting on watercolor paper
by Chelsea Rose
Priced at $100
Click here for the sale listing.

and also:

Sweet Water Gem
9" x 12"
original watercolor painting
by Chelsea Rose
Priced at $100
Click here for the sale listing.

....i will be listing 4 more watercolor paintings for sale in the etsy shop very soon!

Otherwise, summer continues to beat its drum and my morning glory flowers are blooming in a fever!


....and this pleases me :)

Danny got our basil clippings to begin rooting in some of my antique bottles:

...so as of yesterday they have been happily potted on the patio.
I love the way the basil smells in the morning and i am greatly anticipating some of danny's home made pesto made from our home grown plant!

And here is a look at a goofy pic i took of myself the other day when i was playing around with my locs:

I enjoyed this style because it reminded me of the hair of my current mermaid painting that i am working on:

see?
:P
I ordered some Henna dye for my dready tendrils just the other day so if the powder arrives today or tomorrow I may end up with "Irish red" locs for Monday. we shall see!
Otherwise, as far as this weekend goes i am pleased to say there are no "big plans." I hope to enjoy, relax and get a bunch of work done on my mermaid painting. wish me luck!

Best wishes and much love,
-Chelsea Rose

P.S.
I am happy to share that my body painting work has been featured in Eva Beyond Reason's blog. Click here to check it out!
Eva, thanks so much for your kindness and support- it means a lot!