Three New Pen and Ink Drawings, a mermaid, faery and a dancing pixie boy

Its Monday already?<br />Had a nice weekend relaxin and working on art projects. I managed to finish my <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/5708700299/in/photostream/"><strong>Warrior Woman</strong></a> painting, photos will be posted of that soon.<br /><br />I also managed to get off my butt and scan some of my most recent pen and ink drawings:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/5724866087/" title="Graceful messenger by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Graceful messenger" height="500" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5081/5724866087_45e044774f.jpg" width="339" /></a><br />"Graceful Messenger" Original pen and ink drawing by Chelsea Rose<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/5725412320/" title="Merlady by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Merlady" height="500" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5162/5725412320_a7012e5e9a.jpg" width="371" /></a><br />Mermaid pen and ink drawing by Chelsea Rose<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/5724866085/" title="Dancing Fae Boy by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Dancing Fae Boy" height="500" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2280/5724866085_620ec46509.jpg" width="326" /></a><br />Dancing Pixie boy - original pen and ink drawing by Chelsea Rose<br /><br />.....Perhaps these will be made into paintings one of these days.<br /><br />Also check out my better half's most recent music release: <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1302932/285%3E_4422526.jpg?1304552072" /><br />Bone and All: Audio Entheogens Vol. 3 - <a href="http://boneandall.podomatic.com/entry/2011-05-04T16_29_11-07_00"><strong>take a listen</strong></a>, let the vibrations transport you.<br />"Entheogens are a psychoactive substance used for spiritual or shamanic means. Entheogens are mostly derived from plants, but can also been found deep in the vibrations of audio waves.<br />In Audio Entheogens Volume 3 we have more original tracks produced by Bone and All. Opening with the vibrations of "be" that warps into "Persistence of Time", then we dive back into the rolling vibrations of the piece simply titled "be", followed by a voyage out into the aether realm with the "psychedelic eye", and finally, transcending the self through a track known as "up" that features a few words from Alen Watts."<br /><br />Much love!<br />-Chelsea Rose

Three New Pen and Ink Drawings, a mermaid, faery and a dancing pixie boy

Its Monday already? Had a nice weekend relaxin and working on art projects. I managed to finish my Warrior Woman painting, photos will be p...

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Work In Progress painting, Banyan Tree design, Ebru Power

Been keepin busy, take a look : <br /><p align="left"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/5594554332/" title="Orb- work in progress by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Orb- work in progress" height="335" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5225/5594554332_d941750495.jpg" style="WIDTH: 454px; HEIGHT: 293px" width="500" /></a></p>This is a work in progress shot of my acrylic painting in process called "Mistress of the Orb." I have been videotaping myself painting this piece so when I am all done I will have a neat time lapse video of the process to show you!<br /><br> <br /><p align="left"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/5594554386/" title="The Banyan Tree by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="The Banyan Tree" height="379" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5175/5594554386_58238615d6.jpg" style="WIDTH: 386px; HEIGHT: 305px" width="500" /></a></p><br />This is a pen and ink Banyan tree illustration that I custom designed for an etsy customer of mine. It was a very fun illustration to work on and I rather like the way it turned out! Maybe this Banyan tree will be make an apearence in a painting of mine someday soon.<br /><br><br /><p align="left"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/5587244715/" title="My new headband! by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="My new headband!" height="500" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5055/5587244715_cbe167f069.jpg" width="319" /></a></p>And check out my new headband! It was Gifted to me as a 2year dread head anniversary present by my dear misty mountain bard friend from afar. ... makes me feel like a forest nymph when I wear it :) Thank you Sara!<br /><br> And Danny has been busy brewin some Ebru. Check out some of his new pieces: <br /><p align="left"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidopticlab/5592359581/" title="fire mandala by Lucid Optic Lab, on Flickr"><img alt="fire mandala" height="374" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5027/5592359581_a906b3d6e5.jpg" style="WIDTH: 430px; HEIGHT: 329px" width="500" /></a></p>"Fire Mandala"<br> ( original handmade double layer acrylic ebru(Turkish paper marbling) monoprint on kozo paper.) <br /><br><br /><p align="left"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidopticlab/5581479958/" title="peace by Lucid Optic Lab, on Flickr"><img alt="peace" height="500" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5055/5581479958_569576f25d.jpg" width="382" /></a></p>"Peace"<br> (original handmade double layer acrylic ebru(Turkish paper marbling) monoprint on kozo paper.) <br /><br><br />....for more of his most recent work visit the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/lucidopticlab">Lucid Optic Lab flickr account</a>.<br /><br> <br /><p align="left"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/5587838310/" title="Portland Saturday Market April 2nd 2011 by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Portland Saturday Market April 2nd 2011" height="500" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5028/5587838310_593ab54cbd.jpg" width="362" /></a></p>This weekend I will be down at the <a href="http://www.portlandsaturdaymarket.com/">Portland Saturday market</a> selling my art. Come find me!<br> Love and Light,<br> -Chelsea Rose

Work In Progress painting, Banyan Tree design, Ebru Power

Been keepin busy, take a look : This is a work in progress shot of my acrylic painting in process called "Mistress of the Orb." I ...

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New Pen and Ink Drawings

<div align="left">Its April already? In Portland we broke the 60 degree mark for the 1st time yesterday. Still feels like winter to me! Thus in the evenings I am still tucking myself in a lot, puttin on a good movie and drawing.</div><br /><div align="left">Here are some recents:</div><br /><div align="left"><img alt="Do you like my Fancy Hat?" height="500" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5144/5578789830_733c5a0b7a.jpg" width="366" /> </div><br /><div align="left">"Do You Like My Fancy Hat?" </div><br /><div align="left">original pen and ink drawing by Chelsea Rose </div><br /><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/5578789802/" title="Goddess of the Fields by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Goddess of the Fields" height="500" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5016/5578789802_9d1ba0423a.jpg" width="371" /></a> </p><br /><p>"Goddess Of the Fields" </p><br /><p>Original pen and ink drawing by Chelsea Rose </p><br /><p>In other news, I shall be selling my art this weekend at the <a href="http://www.portlandsaturdaymarket.com/">Portland Saturday Market</a>. If you are in town, come on down and say hi! </p><br /><p>Peace n Love, -Chelsea Rose</p>

New Pen and Ink Drawings

Its April already? In Portland we broke the 60 degree mark for the 1st time yesterday. Still feels like winter to me! Thus in the evenings I...

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New pen and Ink drawing + Danny's PDX love show art sale!

Helloness!<br /><br />I wish I had more photos and things to share but we have been so busy there hasn't been much time for documenting all the happenings.<br />But!<br />I did manage to scan a new drawing of mine:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/5467581518/" title="Mistress and the Orb by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Mistress and the Orb" height="500" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5135/5467581518_07aa3cbb44.jpg" width="375" /></a><br />"Mistress and the Orb"<br />original pen and ink drawing by Chelsea Rose<br /><br />and then I have some exciting news!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/lucidopticlab"><strong>Danny</strong></a> and I went to the closing night of the Portland Love Show and were thrilled when we realized that his Ganesha piece sold!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidopticlab/5443041545/" title="Portland Love Show 2011 by Lucid Optic Lab, on Flickr"><img alt="Portland Love Show 2011" height="500" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5257/5443041545_354a3ed874.jpg" width="387" /></a><br />Here he is standing with his sold art piece: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidopticlab/5424746893/"><strong>Ganesha two layer Ebru(Turkish paper marbling) silkscreen mono print</strong></a><strong><br /></strong>We were lucky enough to meet the purchasers and they were very kind, sweet people.<br />The support is very inspiring :)<br /><br />In other news, we are busily preparing for the <a href="http://snackword.netfirms.com/seportlandartwalk.com/default.htm"><strong>SE art walk</strong></a> coming up this weekend! We will be in The GalleryHomeland building along with 30+ artists. We are sharing the space, some of us downstairs, some in the lobby, we are in the upstairs area( so far as i know.) I was up until about 1:30am last night doing a mock vending booth setup in our living room so we would know what our plan of attack is, what is still needed...stuff like that. We still have some printing/packaging that needs to be done but I THINK thats about it. I am very excited to participate in this- its my first time. More updates on all this soon.<br /><br />How was your weekend? Keepin busy?<br />Much love,<br />-Chelsea Rose

New pen and Ink drawing + Danny's PDX love show art sale!

Helloness! I wish I had more photos and things to share but we have been so busy there hasn't been much time for documenting all the hap...

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New Pen and Ink drawings

Hello all,<br /><br />I have been getting back into the habit of drawing and wanted to share with you these two new pen and ink illustrations I did this week:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/5326437220/" title="Alien or Angel? by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Alien or Angel?" height="500" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5289/5326437220_0eef1bde4b.jpg" width="407" /></a><br />(original pen and ink drawing by Chelsea Rose)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/5332512460/" title="Bulb Goddess by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Bulb Goddess" height="500" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5167/5332512460_f70e13a486.jpg" width="408" /></a><br />(original pen and ink drawing by Chelsea Rose)<br /><br />With the cold and darkness of winter it seems I have fallen into a bit if a routine involving a lot of time cuddled up on the couch with my cat, my man, my sketch book and movies. Although recently I have been watching not much else other then episodes of Doctor Quinn Medicine woman( I love that show! I am so glad i can get the episode discs from netflix), Full Metal Alchemist( such a strange story line!) and X files( of course.) Recently I have found that i feel a lot less guilty about sitting around on my rump so much if i happen to be doing some drawing at the same time. So yes, I am sure there will be more drawings soon enough.<br /><br />I was looking through some pictures files the other day and came across this photo:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/5326437186/" title="window into summer2010 by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="window into summer2010" height="500" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5130/5326437186_86c66b2f69.jpg" width="335" /></a><br />This was taken during last summer. Right-now in winter with all this cold and dark it is strange to realize only a few months ago our lil patch of world was so much hotter and brighter. The weather report claims snow for Tuesday and Wednesday, we shall see about that.<br /><br />Anyhow, I cant even begin to tell you how thankful i am that its Friday.<br /><br />Do enjoy the weekend.<br /><br />Much love,<br />-Chelsea Rose

New Pen and Ink drawings

Hello all, I have been getting back into the habit of drawing and wanted to share with you these two new pen and ink illustrations I did thi...

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New Drawing, tie dye, Buddha Project work in porgress photos

I am pleased to introduce you to Her Imperil Majesty, Elephantress:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/5092110535/" title="Elephantress by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Elephantress" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4104/5092110535_c0f17a89bf.jpg" width="391" /></a><br />Original pen and ink drawing<br />by Chelsea Rose<br /><br />.....I have always though Elephants held an air of majestic and regal grace so honestly putting one in a fancy court dress wasn't to big of a stretch for my imagination. Also, Elephants are my cousin Allie's fave animal as well as my boyfriends....so i had to try my hand at them at least once. I like her fancy trunk glove/sock or cozy..whatever you want to call it :P<br /><br />...so yes, as you can see i did a bit of drawing over the weekend. I also prepped some painting surfaces for new works in progress. This is what my art table looked like over the weekend:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/5092237872/" title="work bench by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="work bench" height="335" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/5092237872_af2c954a48.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />...the art room got a lot of use in the last couple days.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/lucidopticlab">Danny</a> has been quite busy working on his Ebru( Turkish marbling) and silkscreen Buddha project. He has finished the marbling portion and moved on to silk screening his 3 color Buddha prints onto the marbled sheets.<br /><br />Here some shots i took when he was "Dropping Paint, Not Bombs" :<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidopticlab/5092673572/" title="drop paint not bombs by Lucid Optic Lab, on Flickr"><img alt="drop paint not bombs" height="448" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4092/5092673572_d832490a0a.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br />...and then the screen printing madness over the weekend:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidopticlab/5093920294/" title="buddha project by Lucid Optic Lab, on Flickr"><img alt="buddha project" height="285" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4151/5093920294_c389507458.jpg" width="450" /></a><br />....getting the line up right.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidopticlab/5092793904/" title="buddha project... by Lucid Optic Lab, on Flickr"><img alt="buddha project..." height="285" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4145/5092793904_1dce807f7b.jpg" width="450" /></a><br />...taking a deep breath before putting down the first layer.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidopticlab/5093920496/" title="buddha project by Lucid Optic Lab, on Flickr"><img alt="buddha project" height="289" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4132/5093920496_964e416370.jpg" width="450" /></a><br />pushing the paint for the first layer- note the ridiculous HUGE squeegee!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidopticlab/5093320975/" title="buddha project by Lucid Optic Lab, on Flickr"><img alt="buddha project" height="285" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/5093320975_9fd60489fb.jpg" width="450" /></a><br />...pulling the second color. The final color went on as a light lime green for the Buddha's highlights. I have no posted pictures of that yet but i imagine they will be up soon for viewing.<br />Neat huh?<br /><br />In other news i had rather nostalgic moment this weekend when digging around in various boxes in the art room i came across news articles that my mom must have saved for me from the West side Weekly- one of which a photo of me participating in a sculpting class at age 7 is shown on the front cover followed by a quote in the article saying "I love doing the painting, you can make anything you want. What I love most of all is getting the paint on myself."<br />The photo below the main photo was taken of me at age 7 also in one of the Arts Mecca's painting classes:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/5091891982/" title="Venice Arts Mecca by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Venice Arts Mecca" height="242" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4124/5091891982_169d116579.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />( to read the snip it of article just click on this thumbnail and view large.)<br />...the Venice Arts Mecca was an amazing gift. their classes were more like free-for alls where freedom of expression reigned supreme before rules of technique. The program was given freely to the "underprivileged" youths of Venice, CA. I took many classes there ranging from photography, dark room, Polaroid transfer, painting, clay work, creative writing and more.<br />I wish that more programs like this existed today, throughout the world- they really do make a huge difference. <a href="http://www.venice-arts.org/" rel="nofollow">http://www.venice-arts.org/</a><br /><br />...and Lastly:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/5091727931/" title="Saying goodbye to summer by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Saying goodbye to summer" height="285" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4104/5091727931_3a3a10c395.jpg" width="450" /></a><br />I know summer is long gone but its just begun to really feel that way. The wind is cold, first frost approaches, my morning glory vines have died out including my other potted wildflower garden. This weekend i took down the wasted vines, flowers...consolidated the left of soil and stacked empty pots. My patio is now bare save for my basil, chamomile and Chile plants which i will be bringing inside very soon in hopes of keeping them alive for winter. while i am sad to watch the "abundance" of summer come to a close i am elated at the changes in the air, the glow of fall in the trees...the inevitable "rest" of winter.<br />....but its photos like this, taken in summer's height that will help get through the coming months of getting up in the dark chill( but i really do love winter!!)...and spring is such a miracle- to watch the green roll back in with such force! i cant wait to have my morning glory vines growing and flowering again. this time i will start the seeds indoors as soon as spring hits. should be good.<br /><br />So that's it for now, more coming soon as always.<br /><br />...and remember kids, Drop Paint, Not Bombs.<br />-Chelsea Rose<br />Lucid Optic Lab

New Drawing, tie dye, Buddha Project work in porgress photos

I am pleased to introduce you to Her Imperil Majesty, Elephantress: Original pen and ink drawing by Chelsea Rose .....I have always though E...

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Spirit Walker pen and ink drawing + painting in progress and new tie dye shirts

This weekend was one of those rainy, stay at home, draw, bake goodies and watch a bunch of movies kind of weekend.<br /><br />I drew Spirit Walker:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/5005697391/" title="Spirit walker by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Spirit walker" height="640" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4151/5005697391_a948ae018e_z.jpg" width="466" /></a><br />( original pen and ink drawing by Chelsea Rose)<br />I have made 5"x7" prints of her available on etsy- <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/56923551/spirit-walker-goddess-pen-and-ink"><strong>click here</strong></a>!<br /><br />and then i hastened to start a lil painting of her:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/5005266196/" title="Spirit painting work in progress by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Spirit painting work in progress" height="640" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4088/5005266196_112516f73d_z.jpg" width="428" /></a><br />...work in progress shot of my lil painting. I think its a 6" x 9" stretched canvas piece. I wanted to do her large initially since she has lots of detail and the image is long but realized i had this 6" x 9" to work on. I guess small is better these days because if patron's are interested in purchasing they are generally less then the bigger paintings. But i really do adore working larger and have often dreamed of doing a mural- it will happen one day!<br /><br />Speaking of big check this out:<br /><img src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs670.snc4/61072_1644411229994_1228268935_31790896_3791535_n.jpg" /><br />A photograph from my body painting series has been hung in the Portland Museum of Art!!!<br /><br />...just kidding...<br />I WISH i could print my photos this big and have a place to display them but no. I had waaay to much fun playing with this <a href="http://www.dumpr.net/museumr.php"><strong>website</strong></a>.<br /><br />In other news..... new tie dye creations for sale:<br /><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.175971107.jpg" /><br />Divine Purple Green tie dye shirt<br />size: large<br />bust: 40"<br />hips: 50"<br />On sale for $20. check out the shop listing <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/56773027/divine-purple-green-tie-dye-shirt"><strong>here</strong></a>.<br /><br />Also done up in Green and Blue:<br /><img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.175976576.jpg" /><br />Green Blue Vortex tie dye shirt<br />100% cotton<br />bust: 43"<br />hips: 44"<br />also selling for $20 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/56774837/green-blue-vortex-tie-dye-shirt?ref=v1_other_1"><strong>here</strong></a>.<br /><br />and lastly:<br /><img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.175968725.jpg" /><br />Divine Blue Green Spiral tie dye<br />100% cotton<br /><br />Size: 2XL<br />bust: 48"<br />hips: 50"<br /><br />also for $20 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/56772447/divine-blue-green-spiral-tie-dye?ref=v1_other_2"><strong>here</strong></a>.<br /><br />Anyhoo....my 13th body painting session of my series was canceled for the 18th and is now on for the 25th. So hopefully some new body painting photos shall be created soon and i shall be sharing them next week.<br /><br />Peace n Love!<br />-Chelsea Rose

Spirit Walker pen and ink drawing + painting in progress and new tie dye shirts

This weekend was one of those rainy, stay at home, draw, bake goodies and watch a bunch of movies kind of weekend. I drew Spirit Walker: ( o...

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Hand made Coloring book and Fortune cat drawing!

Alright...made it to Friday in one piece!<br />Its been an intense week between watching <a href="http://www.truthartspace.com/">T.Ruth Artspace gallery</a>, creating my commissioned coloring book, working on my Fortune cat drawings and trying to finish editing the photos from my last body painting photo shoot.<br />But i managed!<br /><br />Check out the groovy coloring book i made:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4646987744/" title="I made a coloring book by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="I made a coloring book" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4646987744_5a398be96b.jpg" width="335" /></a><br />This was quite possibly one of the most interesting commissions yet. This was made for a dear blogger/etsy friend who wanted to give a "Chelsea rose art's coloring book" to her daughter for her 7th b-day.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4646985070/" title="I made a coloring book by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="I made a coloring book" height="304" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/4646985070_76fe064839.jpg" width="450" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4646978594/" title="I made a coloring book by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="I made a coloring book" height="330" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4646978594_0206a32395.jpg" width="450" /></a><br />Honestly i feel like i couldn't get a good picture of this creation- i don't think the photos do it justice. I made it with a mix of mediums: pen, ink, watercolor, watercolor paper, printer paper, decorative paper, ribbon, string, iridescent medium, yes paste and more.<br />The hardest part was figuring out how i was going to bind it all together. Initially i had wanted to use a sewing machine( which turned out a really bad idea since the machine i tried that with ended up having its timing screwed up) but i ended up just taking it over to OfficeMax where they spiral bound it for only $1! Now that i have made one I'm thinking about making more to put around in the local boutiques and inside my etsy shop...we shall see!<br /><br />Here is my Maneki Neko inspired drawing:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4646396351/" title="Fortune Cat by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Fortune Cat" height="717" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4646396351_473f430ffe_o.jpg" width="330" /></a><br />original pen and ink drawing<br />by Chelsea Rose<br /><br />.....I have always really loved the cute <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maneki_neko">Japanese Fortune cat</a> statues that you see in shops sometimes so a week or so ago i was doodling and to my surprise a very rough beginning sketch of the Maneki Neko appeared out of the blue! I took that as a good sign seeing that this symbol is a good luck totem so i decided to work on the drawing a bit more. I am thinking about eventually turning the drawing into an acrylic painting as well. If my research was correct the kanji symbol i drew means "prosperity."<br /><br />Anyhow...thats what i have been up to!<br />So far i dont have any extravagant plans for the weekend. I will be watching T.Ruth artspace gallery for a few hours. I hope to finally finish the painting i have been neglecting...but mainly im looking forward to some quiet cozy time inside my new apartment. There has been little time for that lately and i feel i have yet to really relax/enjoy the new surroundings. So wish me luck with that endeavour!<br /><br />Many blessings,<br />-Chelsea Rose<br /><br />P.S.<br /><br />SALE offer ending May 31st:<br /><br />put three of my art prints on special discount:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/3711154999/" title="Blog GIVE AWAY! by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Blog GIVE AWAY!" height="365" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2603/3711154999_d3694a6864.jpg" width="450" /></a><br />a trio of high quality 5"x7" digital art prints<br />original artwork by Chelsea Rose<br /><br />Limited time offer:<br />Buy all three of the displayed art prints for just $10<br />(normally priced at $7 each)<br /><br />Going from left to right, I am pleased to introduce you to the Debutant,the Poetess and Masquerade Ball. I decided to put these three art prints of mine on SALE for the month of May in honor of Mother's day and spring cleaning!<br />click <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/47332459/sale-decadent-ladies-trio-gowns-and"><strong>here</strong></a> to view the SALE listing.

Hand made Coloring book and Fortune cat drawing!

Alright...made it to Friday in one piece! Its been an intense week between watching T.Ruth Artspace gallery , creating my commissioned color...

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A new drawing and stuff on SALE

Hello all!<br />Not much has been going on other then gearing up the mind, body and stuff for the move to a new apartment.<br />But i did do some doodling a few nights ago:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4586408829/" title="Fanged and Feathered by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Fanged and Feathered" height="500" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3327/4586408829_254c0bb357.jpg" width="381" /></a><br />(original pen and ink drawing by Chelsea Rose)<br />...so i thought i would share.<br /><br />I have also done some more painting on my current <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4564239113/"><strong>work in progress</strong></a>. Now i have gone in and done a dark vignette around the subject while adding more highlights and shading into the main details. I'm pretty much finished now i just have to work on the hands...so hopefully i will have some time this weekend to get it done and photographed to share come Monday. We shall see...i might be busy garage sale hunting for rugs, sofas, dressers and patio chairs. Wish me luck!<br /><br />In the meantime i wanted to announce a few items i have put into SALE mode in our etsy shop:<br /><br />I put three of my art prints on special discount:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/3711154999/" title="Blog GIVE AWAY! by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Blog GIVE AWAY!" height="365" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2603/3711154999_d3694a6864.jpg" width="450" /></a><br />a trio of high quality 5"x7" digital art prints<br />original artwork by Chelsea Rose<br /><br />Limited time offer:<br />Buy all three of the displayed art prints for just $10<br />(normally priced at $7 each)<br /><br />Going from left to right, I am pleased to introduce you to the Debutant,the Poetess and Masquerade Ball. I decided to put these three art prints of mine on SALE for the month of March in honor of Mother's day and spring cleaning!<br />click <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/46412489/sale-decadent-ladies-trio-gowns-and"><strong>here</strong></a> to view the SALE listing.<br /><br />Also up for SALE:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/3611304253/" title="Purple Mushroom screen print Dress by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Purple Mushroom screen print Dress" height="500" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2465/3611304253_3c14320f9e.jpg" width="334" /></a><br />Purple Mushroom screen print dress!<br />Original price: $30<br />SALE price: $20<br />click <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/26147200/spring-sale-purple-mushroom-silkscreen"><strong>here</strong></a> to see sale listing for more details and photos!<br /><img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.74412812.jpg" /><br />...its hard to believe this dress hasn't sold yet. Its perfect for spring and summer. ...this is truly a one of a kind dress, you wont find another like it! The purple dress was found in a super groovy thrift shop and it had just begged for a new creative makeover. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/lucidopticlab"><strong>Danny</strong></a> hand designed the mushroom and then hand screen printed it onto the dress and a few other shirts. The screen print has since been retired and this is one of the few articles of clothing with the print that has yet to sell! If you are a lover of Mushrooms...and purple, how could you resist!?<br /><br />So thats it for now folks!<br />Have a wonderful weekend, peace be with you.<br />-Chelsea Rose

A new drawing and stuff on SALE

Hello all! Not much has been going on other then gearing up the mind, body and stuff for the move to a new apartment. But i did do some dood...

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New artwork and work in progress

Its Friday. We made it.<br />Unfortunately the Last Thursday art walk on Alberta st was rained out so we didn't get to partake in those festivities. Its been rained out two months in a row! I do so hope next month will be favorable. I miss the community, the art, the exchange and the madness of the Alberta art walks. I normally love rain so I know the rain dance....just not the rain go away dance. Ah well, the art walk will manifest when the time is right!<br /><br />In the meantime i am releasing some of my new creations:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4564867768/" title="Green Pixie vibes by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Green Pixie vibes" height="414" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3430/4564867768_950726e532.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />Green Pixie<br />9"x12"<br />pen and ink drawing over acrylic painted canvas.<br />by Chelsea Rose<br />Gloss varnished and ready to hang as is.<br />Going for $45.<br />...and she is ready to go to a good home. check out her sale listing <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/45903917/green-pixie-vibes-ink-drawing-over"><strong>here</strong></a><strong><br /></strong><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4564231159/" title="Blue Wind by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Blue Wind" height="500" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3393/4564231159_da8f8e0263.jpg" width="428" /></a><br />Blue Wind Spirit<br />9"x12"<br />pen and ink drawing over acrylic painted canvas.<br />by Chelsea Rose<br />Gloss varnished and ready to hang as is<br />Going for $45<br />check out the sale listing <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/45903092/blue-wind-spirit-ink-on-acrylic-painting"><strong>here</strong>.</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4564234389/" title="Pink Pixie by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Pink Pixie" height="355" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3412/4564234389_1def05a87c.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />Pink Pixie<br />9"x12"<br />pen and ink drawing over acrylic painted canvas.<br />by Chelsea Rose<br />Gloss varnished and ready to hang as is.<br />only $45<br />listed for sale <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/45903534/pink-pixie-ink-drawing-over-acrylic"><strong>here</strong></a><br /><br />....I love making these! I have a bunch of canvas and Masonite boards that i have begun to paint base colors on so that i can create some more of these ink drawings over acrylic.<br />I have a bunch of others listed for sale in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LucidOpticLab?section_id=5532602"><strong>original artwork section</strong></a> of my etsy shop...so take a peak!<br />Also, If you have a certain <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/sets/72157610826119454/"><strong>pen and ink drawing</strong></a> of mine that you wish to have revisited in this manner please feel free to ask for a custom order! You are welcome to indicate what color background you would like said drawing to be done on.<br /><br />I also wanted to share the bit of progress i made on the painting i am currently working on:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4564239113/" title="work in progress by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="work in progress" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4068/4564239113_2c966ac6c3.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />this is a 11"x14" painting that i started last weekend. She is based of off <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4141252596/in/set-72157623715783287/"><strong>this drawing</strong></a> of mine that i made while watching a neat cartoon movie about Wonder Woman's amazonian princess origins. Seeing all the fierce strong warrior women was inspiring. I got to doodling and this daunting creature came out. I think she is some kind of druid, high priestess warrior woman who is "endowed" with an extra set of "windows to the soul." I wonder if they shoot laser beams?! :P<br />A friend came over last night and when i asked if this particular creature was menacing he said simply " she looks like a business woman of sorts"...i thought that was a fun response.<br />I still need to do work to her. i feel the painting is missing something- i need to do something with the background perhaps. Maybe a city skyline or a simple dark oval vignette would do. not sure. I also need to flesh out and work on the hands....and add more layers of color and shine to her. She does have a good bit more color then is present in this photo...i think the lighting washed her out a bit.<br /><br />After work today Danny is picking me up and whisking me away to Vancouver Washington for a great time to be had at Guerrilla Media's newest gallery/venue. It will be a music and art night featuring some local folk bands and "graf" inspired art.<br />the invitation reads as follows:<br /><br />Time: April 30, 2010 from 8pm to 11:45pm<br />Location: Guerrilla Gallery<br />Organized By: Olin<br /><img src="http://api.ning.com/files/tlr0NWVNPaT5QA80C4kZ7*Foj19Pss5n3j1WLMM4ReSqhVWodQoy-eZVo*6z8pOfb0KVQUwxkPozQ37LcathGxXHWM6emrCo/guerrillafolkflyer.jpg?width=400" /><br />Guerrilla Folk<br />Music by: Aram Arslanian, The Shivas<br />Abstract, neo-contemporary and graf-inspired art by: voidc, drop, ecru and atoms.<br /><strong>Come out and plan the destruction of the status quo with fellow conspirators.</strong><br />Friday, April 30rd<br />8pm-midnite<br />Drinks w/ ID<br />Guerrilla Gallery<br />1001 Main St. (Upstairs)<br />Vancouver, WA 98660<br /><a href="http://www.guerrilla-media.com/"><strong>Guerilla-Media.com</strong></a><strong> </strong><br /><a href="mailto:contact@guerrilla-media.com">contact@guerrilla-media.com</a><br /><br />......sounds yummy, no?<br /><br />I hope everyone has a splendid weekend.<br /><br />Much love and many blessings,<br />-Chelsea Rose

New artwork and work in progress

Its Friday. We made it. Unfortunately the Last Thursday art walk on Alberta st was rained out so we didn't get to partake in those festi...

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New body painting photos, tie dye and ink on acrylic paintings

Whats new?<br /><br />Well here are a couple more shots that i released over this week of my last body painting session:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4439220121/" title="Rebel Heiress by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Rebel Heiress" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/4439220121_161596946a.jpg" width="357" /></a><br />(body painting and photography by Chelsea Rose<br />model: Thierra)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4437357208/" title="Rebel Heiress by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Rebel Heiress" height="169" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2747/4437357208_5b3a1027bf_m.jpg" width="240" /></a><br />(body painting and photography by Chelsea Rose<br />model: Thierra)<br />I have a lot more to show! And i will be releasing them gradually :)<br /><img src="http://truthartspace.com/images/bpflyer.png" /><br />This weekend on Saturday I will be back inside <a href="http://www.truthartspace.com/"><strong>T.Ruth Artspace Gallery</strong></a> doing yet another body painting and photography session...So if you are in Portland and have some time to kill on Saturday please feel welcome to drop by and hang out inside the gallery while I create a live art instillation.<br /><br />In other news I have been trying to pump out a bunch of smaller creations for selling in our etsy shop and in person at the up and coming art walks around town.<br />check out the new digs:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4441928619/" title="sage green River Spirit by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="sage green River Spirit" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4013/4441928619_322e24aaf2.jpg" width="372"></a><br />River Spirit<br />sage green<br />9"x12"<br />hand drawn pen and ink illustration and acrylic painting on canvas<br />by Chelsea Rose<br />and this is ready for purchase, going for $40.<br />Feel free to check out the listing <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=42966165"><strong>here</strong>.</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4441945189/" title="Pink Pixie by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Pink Pixie" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/4441945189_26798c553b.jpg" width="389"></a><br />Pink Pixie<br />9"x12"<br />hand drawn pen and ink illustration and acrylic painting on canvas<br />by Chelsea Rose<br />also for sale, going for $40.<br />Feel free to check out the listing <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=42966523"><strong>here</strong>.</a><br /><br />(If you have a certain pen and ink <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/sets/72157610826119454/"><strong>drawing</strong></a> of mine that you wish to have revisited in this manner please feel free to ask for a custom order via an etsy conversation message. You are welcome to indicate what color background you would like said drawing to be done on.)<br /><br />Also, last night for the first time we released the first prints of Danny's Mandala panintings for sale. check it out:<br /><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2723/4396617875_4e8feecbe9.jpg" /><br />8x10 high quality print<br />Green and Purple Anahata mandala<br />Original India ink and watercolor painting by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/lucidopticlab"><strong>Danny Rodriguez</strong></a><br />on sale now for $14. check out the listing <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=43027786"><strong>here</strong>.</a><br /><br />Over the week I listed some new tie dye wears!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4437305846/" title="blue tunnel by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="blue tunnel" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4437305846_b9bee114f9.jpg" width="335" /></a><br />Blue Tunnel<br />tie dye shirt<br />100% cotton<br />size: small<br />bust: 36"<br />hand tie dyed with lots of love!<br />priced at $20 in our etsy shop, have a look at the listing <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=42814316"><strong>here</strong>.</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4445048579/" title="Soft Blue Sky long skirt tie dye by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Soft Blue Sky long skirt tie dye" height="374" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2784/4445048579_6560e53f3c.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />Soft Sky Blue tie dye skirt<br />100% cotton long skirt<br />with a synthetic material half slip inside<br />elastic waist band<br />waist un stretched: 28"<br />waist stretched: 40"<br />hips: 22"<br />length 36"<br />i think this is the perfect sorta thing for spring. im tempted to keep it for myself :P<br />But I did list it last night on sale in our etsy shop for $20.<br />click <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=43026280"><strong>here</strong></a> to view the listing.<br /><br />...and last but not least : Tie dye pants!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4445829136/" title="Mint Chip tie dye yoga pants by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Mint Chip tie dye yoga pants" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4445829136_2d74e31665.jpg" width="335" /></a><br />Mint chip<br />striped tie dye pants<br />size medium<br />100% cotton<br />elastic waist band<br />waist unstretched: 30"<br />waist stretched: 36"<br />length: 34"<br />dye colors used: Burgundy and Turquoise<br />listed for $20 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=42887765"><strong>here</strong>.</a><br /><br />...So, i guess thats all the news for now!<br />Im looking forward to this weekend's art projects. And there are a lot because we are getting ready for the art fairs. In fact, yesterday's main project was to hunt down a bunch more folding tables to display our art work and prints on. We ended up on one of those oh so crazy craigslist quests, but we got em in the end and for super cheap!<br /><br />So yes, I look forward to posting again on monday and giving you a peak into the weekend madness.<br /><br />Till then, much love!<br />-Chelsea Rose

New body painting photos, tie dye and ink on acrylic paintings

Whats new? Well here are a couple more shots that i released over this week of my last body painting session: (body painting and photography...

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