Excuse the long absence. Following Portland’s "Snowpocalyse," I first went on vacation and then into a technologic isolation (meaning time spent away from the computer); the past months creating anew. Yet fate rustles me out of my hibernatory state by the news that this nest I created shall no longer be mine. The state of the economy is just my landlord now wants it as his. I do not blame him, ‘tis a lovely den located in prime Portland hip artsy zone.
Thus I get ready to ship out. I must repeat the mantra that this too shall pass and pour my anxieties into creative energy.
In the meantime, I created this piece for the 30th Anniversary of the CEO of Metropolitan Group, Eric for his time with the company and his founding of it. A lover of antiques and Art Deco, I created a stylized Art Deco representation of him. The books are all his favorites; the titles written on the spines in my miniscule lettering. The two Art Deco style logos above the bookcase are the past and present company logos; the tie and suit modeled after his dapper fashion sense. The time creating this image was long, taxing, yet rewarding.
In addition, I finished my new website. Or rather, a most wonderful person (Jeff Katz of Galit Consulting) collaborated with me to launch the fabulous new site: http://www.octavineillustration.com. The new site is a one-stop shop for all things Octavine. So please drop by and let me know what you think!~
Glad to be part of the world again. Or at least this world.
20 comments:
Great job on the website! Was hoping you were moving to NY ;-)
I'm so happy to see you in this world again. Hopefully I'll be seeing you out again in the real world very soon too! Congratulations on the recent commission - it's a beautiful piece to be very proud of!
welcome back! love your website and great new work :) you are back with a bang...
if i read this correctly, i'm so very sorry about your home. it's such an insane time. unbelievable with all of our 'advances'. your new online home looks fantastic and so will your next place. if i'm off base, just delete my comment, and i'd be happy to start a new.
no cindy, you are correct. lost my home. but no worries, the new place will be better than ever. and heidi, sorry to say for the both of us, it will not be in nyc, but rather in little ol' portland, oregon. and thanks for all the kudos on the website. means so much coming from such a talented bunch!~
Good to see you back again, it has been a while for sure! Happy to hear of your recent endeavors and love the new painting, hope he loves it as well. Hope you don't have to move too far from your current local and it is a smooth & easy transition :) Off to check out your website!
The website looks gorgeous! I'm sorry about your house, but glad to hear about the new one. Let me know if you need a break from moving and we can go get a cup of coffee. I miss you!
Congrats on all your recent accomplishments! Maybe you should celebrate by getting one of everything at that lovely bakery of yours... <3 I love the portrait. I'm sure the subject loved it, too!
Wow ! Your art is amazing.
Thanks so very much for your thoughtful comment on my rather new little blog .. . I'll look forward to keeping up with your work/life here -
Judith
So sorry to hear about you getting the boot! Hope you find a great new place to create your art :)
Hello Cara,
Congratulations with your amazing new website, it looks really great!!
Like Krissy said, you are back with a big bang! I wish you a lot of success with your new website.
big hug.
Hi Cara, sorry about your home! I hope you found somewhere else that is just as nice. Best of luck with the moving process!
Your website looks lovely!
Trudi
LOVE your new site! Wonderful job!!! Hoping everything is working out with the new place!
Welcome back! I missed you. And I'm very excited to see your new site... I'm off to visit you there right now!
;-)
Moving is so disruptive, I hate it, I hope it all goes smoothly for you.
Off to check out your new website!
Hibernation is often a must! Looking forward to seeing your new work! ;)
Oh Cara, congrats on that gorgeous illustration and on the launch of your new website! Sorry about the having to move bit; so annoying. Here's hoping your next place will be even better!
Sounds like you have been busy, busy - welcome back!
Just found your blog! I love your illustrations!
cara that piece turned out beautifully! thanks for sharing the moments that went into its creation with me :-)
much love and hugs and hope the house search treats you well!
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