Crazy Vuitton Handbag

I just had to share this image with you all. It's a truly a amazing piece-but is it wrong to have it make me feel sad and a bit creepy at the same time? I still really like it.

Co-Lab Dec. 13th

I'm vending at this year's Co-Lab at Gallery Nucleus. Stop by and check out all the goodies to consider for "gifting" or keeping this holiday season. I'm working on several new items that'll make an appearance there. Click here for more info.

Xmas 2009

It's that time of year again. I'm wishing for some snow this year. I bought a few small trees after Christmas last year (I got one for only $4.50!) and set up a small pink and lavender forest in my home.

Oilcloth Warehouse Sale This Saturday

Head out to Highland Park, CA this Saturday between 9am-2pm and you won't be disappointed. Oilcloth International is having one of their bi-annual warehouse sales. I personally am hoping to snag some faux bois first and foremost. I already have a "plushy" plan for it and would love to reupholster two ottomen in my home that are starting to look really sad and worn.

For more info click here.

Plush Workshop!!!

Hope you can join me for this workshop that I'll be giving in early December. This is a great opportunity for anyone who has "plush aspirations" and wants to learn the basics to get started on his/her own creations. I'm going to be teaching stuff like pattern-making and various techniques in embellishment. Everything learned can totally be moulded into creating anything from really physical pieces to something simpler but just as full of wander! The class will then culminate in everyone making their own sushi cushion modeled after my own plush sushi.

It's going to be a super-fun Sunday afternoon. Please visit either www.tafriendly.com or www.gallerynucleus.com for more information on the event.

New Painting for Misfits Series

The first show for this series was held in the summer at Flying pigeon in Highland Park and as the date approached, I kicked myself for not being able to complete more pieces. But thankfully, the four paintings I had fit in nicely at F.P. Now that I have more time (finally!) I wanted to add more pieces to this series. In the tradition that I've set for this series named Misfits and Tablecloths, I've also named this new painting after a Misfits song. It's called Green Hell.

If you guys get a chance, stop by Salon on 6 (www.SalonOn6.com) in Downtown LA to take a gander at the complete series in person. I'll have them up for this month's Art Walk which is on Thursday (Nov. 12th).

The piece's info is below:

Amy Ortiz
Green Hell (Misfits and Tablecloths), 2009
Acrylic on Cloth
52 x 55 inches
$700

New Taxidermy

For a long while now, I've been thinking about which new animal I should introduce into my arsenal of faux taxidermy. After a much needed trip to the Natural History Museum for inspiration. I came to the now obvious conclusion that I should make "bird" Stuft Acquaintances. In December, I want to introduce them properly in an exhibit which will be swamped, or should I say flocked with these new guys. Here's a sneak peek at one of them...