I’ve taken a bit of a break after the opening of my show to take some much needed relaxation and catch up on non-work related things. Sorry it’s taken me so long to post these.
Wohoo! I just received my online version of the November (Issue 49) American Art Collector magazine. It will be in bookstores (Barnes & Noble, Borders) by the end of October/beginning of November. It features 18 solo shows across the US this month, and mine is one of them! I am very honored to be alongside such amazing artists. Check it out!
This November, I will be exhibiting 20 new figurative works that all focus on the profile view in a solo show, entitled Profile, at Robert Lange Studios in Charleston, South Carolina. The opening reception will be held Friday, November 6 from 5:30-8:30 PM. As part of CFADA’s annual Fine Art Weekend, I will be plein air painting along with 20 other artists in Washington Park from 9Am-noon on Saturday, November 7. The paintings done in the park on Saturday morning will be auctioned off at the Charleston Art Auction Saturday evening to raise money for schoolchildren’s art supplies.
image above: Nathan Durfee, The Arrival, 22″ x 22″, oil on panel
For those of you fortunate enough to be in the Charleston area (unlike myself), please go check out the show tonight at ROBERT LANGE STUDIOS in their new gorgeous space located just a block away from their old spot. Fantastical artist Nathan Durfee will undoubtedly bring the space to life with his colorfully whimsical paintings as he presents many new works in his show “Thoughts Between the Sky and Sea.”
Friday, October 2, 5-8 PM
Robert Lange Studios (new location!)
2 Queen St.
Charleston, SC
While visiting LA in May, I jumped on board as Production Designer for HGTV’s (Home and Garden Television) summer commercial campaign Directed by Mike Goubeaux. The project was co-produced by the Dandy Dwarves (my hubby’s company!) and LA motion graphics company Roger. Josh (my hubby) produced the live action shoot and Roger added the motion graphics in post production. We created HGTV’s whole summer broadcast campaign, which consists of six :15 ID spots (seen below) and one :30 commercial spot (seen above).
As Production Designer, I had four days to find, pick out, obtain, and put together essentially EVERYTHING you see in this commercial – from the plants and grass, to the picnic set-up including the food, to the clothing worn by the actors, etc….all the little details down to the salt that rimmed the margarita glasses. Basically, everything but the actors themselves. It was a crazy sleepless week, but it was a blast and the end product looks great! Watch for this commercial and the other six 15 second spots throughout the summer on HGTV!
Initially, I only put the 30 second spot in this post, but decided to add this video with the six 15 second spots combined because I remembered that one of them uses *sparklers*! I thought it would be a bright way of saying Happy 4th of July!
Hope you all take some time to be with friends and family to celebrate our independence!
{ all photos above from my wedding taken by Christine Hall }
A huge thanks to the amazing photographer, Christine Hall, for your ever so flattering and thoughtful blog post! I had the pleasure of meeting Chrissy when she photographed our wedding. She is such a fun spirit and insanely talented photographer! I always love when inspiration is reciprocal between artists! I got to visit with her in May in her new studio space in Savannah. If you are in the market for a photographer to shoot a wedding or portrait of your family, please check out her work: www.christinehallphotography.com
the following excerpt is from Christine Hall’s blog:
Wow, it is amazing how just her visiting and talking to her at the studio it put me into this creative frenzy. I hit lulls now and again and think so much about the business now a days that when I feel that creative side in me stirring inside I feel like I did in college, free, fun, and endless ideas that I knew were possible and trusting my instinct instead of what is safe or popular. If you are searching for a great painted portrait look no further then Amy Lind, I can ‘t wait to get mine, and ps we make a very good team with her painting from some of my portraits. Her website is amylind.com fabulous amazing beautiful inside and out.”
After traveling all around the US for nearly the past six months, my hubby and I have finally settled into a new home in Los Angeles! Among other things, our travels mainly consisted of adventures with family and friends….we made it to numerous (BEAUTIFUL!) weddings as well as the birth of our new (ADORABLE!) niece! It has certainly been a fruitful time both personally and job-wise and has filled us up with many good memories. Thanks to all who made it so special.
Now that I am back in my “official” studio space, I am gearing up for a show in November.
I was very thrilled to read Nick Smith’s review in the Charleston City Paper of the group Show, “Yellow Versus Blue” at Robert Lange Studios. Specifically, his last two paragraphs: : )
“Surprisingly, nothing seems out of place amidst the trippy acrylics, solid oils, fabric collages and abstract images on display. The regulated color scheme helps. Even more surprisingly, the most traditional paintings are also the most memorable: Kerry Brooks’ cinematic close-ups, Amy Lind’s portraits, and Joshua Flint’s Grand Central Station scenes are full of life and feeling.
Brimming with vigor and confidence, this show has deservedly become RLS’ most popular group show so far. A sequel is in the planning stages. Is anyone up for Brown Versus Pink?”