News: FibroShark Hungry, custom paper & other holiday gifts, encaustic season

A number of FibroShark stickers

In case you missed it, last week was a bit of a fucking nightmare, pardon my Klatchian. Because of said nightmare, there wasn't any news, so here's two weeks of news.

• FibroShark Hungry update
• I also made some stamps & stickers
• And a flipbook!
• Some ideas for your gift-giving needs
• Stay tuned for an update to the store, just as soon as I get a moment to take care of that
• Encaustic season is around the corner, so last chance to jump on those pieces from last year!

I'm feeling much better this week, so I think I should be able to get quite a bit of work done! Also, Happy National Coming Out Day to everyone who was able to come out! (And to those who weren't, thanks for keeping yourself safe.)

❤❤R

News: the rain is back!; & also some stuff about art

"Arborist Vincent" the first foray into referencing famous
paintings in my own work - it's kind of cheating, so I may
not do it again...

The rain has returned to Seattle after months of drought! As much as I loved the warm, sunny weather, I missed the rain so much I feel compelled to make it the beginning of this week's news blog. And yes, the news is out early this week because I have a date tomorrow. So there.

Here's what's new!

• The store is up & running & actually selling stuff!
• Arborist works are continuing into the foreseeable future - because y'all seem to really love it
• But I am still working on FibroShark Hungry, as promised
• Paper experiments are also happening & turning out really well!

As per usual, you can find pictures of me & my work (& my dog) on Instagram, & follow Setzer Studio Arts & FibroShark on Facebook.

News: Arborist, store!, & whatnot

detail "Arborist Dreamtime", digitally enhanced

Greetings friends! This last week has been a bit of a bugger healthwise, but I've been able to get a few things done. Here's what's new:

• All Arborist pieces available in the Setzer Studio Arts online store!
• And, btw, there's a lot of Arborist pieces!
• Prints & other work coming soon...
• As well as a pre-order item for FibroShark Hungry 
• Meanwhile, I have a cute new hair color

Follow me on the Instagram, & like Setzer Studio Arts & FibroShark on Facebook. My Instagram is pretty fun, actually. You'd like it.

❤❤R

News! Recap Sunday Market & some other things

more Arbory in the near future, fear not!

What's going on this week?

• Brief recap of the Fremont Sunday Market
• Making paper with flower petals could lead to an exclusive wedding service
• Missing Critical NW to work on FibroShark Hungry
• Arborist pieces going up for sale online... imminently

Follow me on the Instagram, the Facebook, & the Facebook.

❤❤R

News, early July

what's with the look? it goes with the face

Let's get right to it, shall we?

• FibroShark Hungry update
• New work: Arborist 
• Fremont Street Faire 7/12/15
• I think that's about it, actually

Don't forget to follow me on the Instagram for pictures of my process, pug, & some of the funny faces I make. And of course, make sure you've liked both Setzer Studio Arts & FibroShark on Facebook.

❤❤R

News: FibroShark, Pride; & the death of Chris Squire

Yes it's a mess, but it's MINE.

Here's the latest headlines...

• FibroShark Hungry illustration officially 50% complete!
• I'm not entirely sure I did anything else last week... 
• Well, I did, but it's really more "procraftinating" than any actual work
• New meds actually contributing to overall productivity
• A few words & links to more words on the death of Chris Squire of Yes

As always, follow me on Instagram to keep up with what I'm arting; Setzer Studio Arts & FibroShark on Facebook.

❤❤R

Updates & news & whatnot

"math" & sexy sexy leg hairs

One of these days I'm going to have something exciting to tell you, but this week it's just the usual slow-&-steady-wins-the-race bits. So, let's get to it...

• FibroShark officially 20% complete according to "math"
• artist's pain apparently under control
• my latest hair coloring experiment is super-fucking-cool
• it turns out dogs are terrible office assistants

As always, you can find my work on Instagram & Facebook, & you can keep an eye on FibroShark on Facebook as well.

❤❤R

News, early June

This is what my thoughts look like

What's new for June?

• Fun with watercolor in the FibroShark book
• Go see Elise Wagner's encaustic masterpieces at Frederick Holmes & Co in Pioneer Square; & Amelia Marsh's sculpture at Trabant Coffee & Chai downtown
• Art dates & studio visits with potential collaboration in the mix
• Seattle Arts Coalition: call for art by disabled artists 

I'm still stalkable on Instagram & Facebook. You can also follow the progress of FibroShark Hungry on Facebook.

❤❤R

News, middle of May

Self-portrait with hearts on a Monday

Alright, what's new...

• Studio update
• FibroShark Hungry update
• PianoTime?
• Exploration of watercolor for fun & prophet
• A bit about my health, in case you're worried

If you're not following Setzer Studio Arts on Facebook & Instagram, why not? You can also check out FibroShark on Facebook.

❤❤R

The Book of Rainbows & Other News of Late April

Here's what's new this week!

• The Book of Rainbows!
• FibroShark now with greater computing power!
• Map Lotuses
• Exciting images of the inside of my face
• And a long conversation with the Director of Alumni Relations at Cornish

As per usual, you can find me & all my wonderful insanity on Facebook & Instagram. You can also find FibroShark on Facebook & keep up with the progress on the book from there.

❤❤Rachel

Remarkably little time-travel this week...

Now, this face I can draw.

I spent today watching the X-Files & trying to draw myself as a comic character.

I've never really been much for figure-drawing, but I'm getting a little more into it since I'm illustrating a book with humanoid figures in it. (Humanoid in the sense of two-arms-two-legs-one-head.)

Yesterday, tho, someone asked what I do... "I'm an illustrator right now," I said, a little bit of pride welling up. Being self-employed & making my own money is one thing, but holy moses, making money doing art is new. 

But this week wasn't just for making work, I also went to a couple of show openings to see recent work from a few of my EDGE colleagues.

cARTtography at Ryan James Fine Arts in Kirkland - featuring work from Erika Norris & Vikram Madan - is a collection of work that explores narrative thru map-making. As a Timelord, I'm a big fan of maps & I enjoyed a lot of the work I saw. Especially a piece the title of which implied that even the most logical among us flips to the horoscope section of The Stranger.

And Saturday saw the opening of Black Lives Matter: Humanity Not Negotiable at Columbia City Gallery. This show was a huge hit (at least, if the mob out front of the door was any indication), due in no small part to the pieces from my good friend Lisa Myers-Bulmash. All in all, the show is a well-curated collection of works from Seattle's often-neglected artists of color, and is well worth your time if you end up wandering thru Columbia City.

I wish I could write more about these shows, but it's fairly difficult for me to spend sufficient time in a gallery. Instead of taking my word for it, tho, you should get out & visit these shows while they're up.

Real. Working. Artist.

Here's what's going on in the Setzer Studio:

• FibroShark! FibroShark! Does whatever a FibroShark does!
• The ongoing quest for paper
• Relative Time & Space
• 6x6 Encaustic Series
• interval/tempo

Stay tuned to this blog for art rants & various updates. Also, provide me with some much-deserved emotional validation on Facebook & Instagram.