Hello Everyone!! I am finishing up the calendar and hopefully shipping by the end of the week (Dec 7). It's been so busy that I'm a little late this year, but better late than never;) They are the same sizes as last year- a large size for $35 (about 12.5x17.5) and a small size for $20 (about 9x12). These calendars are wonderful gifts for anyone, and bring happiness to a home all year long (and a lot of good luck;) The numbers are hand painted like last year and they are large so that you can see what day it is from across the room (small number calendars drive me nuts). If you want to write in events for the day- there is space, but in a more organic way- this is a think outside of the box calendar! If you would like to purchase a calendar, choose large or small and then click the button in the top right corner that says The Spice of Life 2017. If you live internationally and would like a calendar, please email me at theredbowstudio@gmail.com and we can work out shipping prices. If you know me and would like to pay by check, email me or text me. If you live near me, I am happy to do drop offs. Remember this makes a GREAT GIFT. Teachers especially like them. The original paintings are for sale for $375 each, unframed. (The ones marked with a red dot are sold or NFS and the missing ones will be filled in tomorrow.) You can buy prints- I am setting up a Society 6 page of that and I will add the link this week. Please email me with any questions that I may not have answered. Happy Holidays!
YES IT'S TRUE- my calendar is finished and off to the printers!! Yay. I will be sending/delivering calendars by the end of November, and am opening up shop for pre-orders now (which will be shipped by December 1st). There is a large size for $35 (about 12.5x17.5) and a small size for $20 (about 9x12). These calendars are wonderful gifts for anyone, and bring happiness to a home all year long (and if you're really special- it will bring good luck;) I have changed it up a little bit this year as I am now painting the numbers as well. I made them large so that you can see what day it is from across the room (small number calendars drive me nuts). If you want to write in events for the day- there is space, but in a more organic way- this is a think outside of the box calendar! If you would like to purchase a calendar, choose large or small and then click the button in the top right corner that says Love is Everything 2017. It will lead you to paypal and shipping, etc. If you live internationally and would like a calendar, please email me at theredbowstudio at gmail dot com and we can work out shipping prices. If you know me and would like to pay by check, email me or text me. If you live near me, I am happy to do drop offs. Remember this makes a GREAT GIFT. Teachers especially like them.
Thank you to all the people who waited patiently and were sad when there was no calendar last year. The calendar is A TON of work and I needed to take a year break. I also didn't think anyone would miss it that much- I was surprised when I received texts from unknown people "where is the calendar this year?!?!?" This year the calendar is dedicated to all of you who are avid lovers of it. I try to include as many people as possible who buy the calendar in it. As always, each month is an event in the last year or two that I am grateful for. The paintings try to capture the energy of the moment. Please enjoy and I hope that it brings endless joy to your home!
The calendar has been sent to the printer, and yet again, it took longer than I had anticipated! I hope that everyone's 2014 has been lovely- I can't believe there is less than a month left. If you would like to order the 2015 calendar, please contact me personally via email- pkaegi at gmail dot com to pay by check or cash, or to pay by Paypal, click the icon on the side of the blog and it will take you to directly to Paypal where you can place an order. There are two choices- a letter sized calendar on heavy glossy paper that when opened measures 11"x17" for the price of $20 and a large size on a heavy glossy paper that is 13.5"x19" for the price of $35. If the calendar is a gift, please tell me and I will wrap it and include a note (you can write a note in comments on Paypal) for the recipient when I send them out. The calendars will be sent out next week.
All of the paintings are 9""x12" gouache on paper and they are for sale for $250 each (or framed for $300 each). If you would like to buy one of the original artworks, please contact me. I also have prints of each painting available for $35 each ($95 framed).
The calendar has been sent to the printer, and yet again, it took longer than I had anticipated! I hope that everyone's 2013 has been lovely- I can't believe there is less than a month left. If you would like to order the 2014 calendar, please contact me personally via email- pkaegi at gmail dot com to pay by check or cash, or to pay by Paypal, click the icon on the side of the blog and it will take you to directly to Paypal where you can place an order. There are two choices- a letter sized calendar on heavy glossy paper that when opened measures 11"x17" for the price of $20 and a large size on a heavy linen paper that is 13.5"x19" for the price of $35. If the calendar is a gift, please tell me and I will wrap it and include a note (you can write a note in comments on Paypal) for the recipient when I send them out.THE CALENDARS WILL BE SENT OUT DECEMBER 14th.
All of the paintings are 11"x14" gouache on paper and they are for sale for $225 each. If you would like to buy one of the original artworks, please contact me. I also have prints of each painting available for $35 each.
ALREADY SOLD: April/ Yoga Circle, May/Sea Cliff Springfest, October/Penny & Mia on Bench, and July/Double Baptism.
Hello to all! Well I'm back with a new calendar for 2013 and I think it's the best yet. It's great as a gift that keeps on giving all year long! If you would like to order, please contact me personally via email- pkaegi at gmail dot com (for check or cash) or to pay by credit card or Paypal click the icon on the side of the blog and it will take you to Paypal where you can place an immediate order. There are two choices- a letter sized calendar on heavy glossy paper that when open measures 11"x17" for the price of $20 and a large size on a heavy linen paper that is 13.5"x19 for the price of $35. Due to extenuating circumstances, the calendar will be sent out the first week of January. If the calendar is a Christmas gift and you would like to have something to give your recipient, please tell me and I can send you or them a postcard telling them that my calendar is a gift and when it will arrive to them. If the calendar is a gift, please tell me and I will wrap it and include a note for the recipient when I send them out. All of the below paintings are 11"x14" gouache on paper and they are for sale for $175 each. If you would like to invest in one of these original artworks, please contact me. March (Twin Lakes), April (Redwood Gove), July (Marin County Fair), August (Sunny Cove), have already been sold.
Other than my calendar I have been working on a bunch of cigar box decoupage pieces. All of this artwork is decoupaged on some part of a cigar box- some are lids and others are the box part. I LOVE the results. The colors are even more fabulous in real life, but that's how it always is. I am going to post some of these pieces in my Etsy shop for $95. As of right now they are all available. If you see a particular "Kaegi" original that you would like to add to your collection, please contact me and I will reserve the piece.
Last year Jen of Painted Fish Studio came to visit and brought some of her goods to sell at my local street fair. One of her "Hello Journals" was bought by my daughter, who as you can see, has given it a lot of love. People always show pictures of new products, and I love the idea of the untouched, but even more, I like to see what has transpired with the item sold. Where is it sitting? Does it make the owner think of the creator? Does it put a smile on someone's face? When an owner of one of my artworks tells me how happy they are to see it in their house every day, it puts a smile on my face. There is nothing better than passing a little goodness on to another person.
There are a couple of reasons why I bring this up. Jen has brought a lot of goodness and inspiration into my life and I love to catch up with her during her "twice a year NYC pilgrimages". She and I tour the city well. Walk and shop a little, sit for lunch and wine, walk and talk a little more, and then oh you've guessed it, another glass of wine. NYC is a good place for that kind of tour considering there is a bar on every corner.
Recently while drinking one of these glasses of wine Jen asked, so how's the calendar going? I told her it wasn't, but I realized that I HAD TO DO IT. And she's one of the biggest reasons why. To honor that well needed kick in the butt, I wanted to drop a hint about Jen's creations, and her shop, and how wonderful it is to find just the right gift for a special loved one, especially one who likes paper products. She's put a smile in my life, let her put a smile in yours:)
YAY! I have been so busy this year and had decided not to do my annual calendar, until people started coming out of the woodwork asking "How's you're calendar going?". The first person who had asked I could shrug off, but after the fifth or sixth person, I knew people were expecting it and I couldn't disappoint. Well here it is, the best yet. If you would like to order, please contact me personally via email or phone- pkaegi at gmail dot com or click the icon on the side of the blog and it will take you to Paypal. There are two choices- a letter sized calendar on heavy glossy paper that when open measures 11"x17" for the price of $20 and a large size on linen paper that is 13.5"x19 for the price of $35. I will be sending the calendars out late next week (around December 10th), so if you order now, expect them mid month. If the calendar is a gift, please tell me and I will wrap it and include a note for the recipient. All of the above paintings are 9.5"x11.5" gouache on paper and they are for sale for $175 each. If you would like to invest in one of these original artworks, please contact me. January (Girl on Bike), February, (Birthday at Red Bow), June (Weiss Stock), September (Beach Scene), November (Bridge Lessons), and December (Black Lab) have already been sold.
I was showing some of my students (1st graders) my sketchbook, and once they saw the the chibi characters, they wanted to learn how to draw them. So chibitime began, and let me tell you, some of the children drew them all weekend long (like my daughter- I woke up Sunday morning to find a table full of chibis and it makes me so excited that she retained so much of the information!). So one of my creative outflows for Friday was teaching students chibi characters that they ADORE! And of course, my results above, which now hang in the front door of the studio. Below are some of my daughter's chibis.
Well, I'm back (at least for now;) I am going to try to participate as best I can in Art Every Day Month masterminded by Leah Piken Kolidas. I hopped on that train at the last minute, and my biggest challenge isn't creating, but actually posting pictures of the dang things... I mean lovely creations of course. So the above is AEDM#1- sketches that I did to prepare for a How to Draw video for eHOW. I tape thirty videos in one session, so I like to sketch out all my drawings beforehand. I had no clue what a chibi was, but now I do (as shown above). I would post the video so you can see that I actually completed it, but it's not out yet.
Above is AEDM#2...in the midst of everything else, I've been working on 23 cigar box creations and I finished gluing my last one yesterday. Now I get to go back to them all and add my acrylic touches. I'm sure I will post more on this as it is consuming 25% of my life (a lot).
Last, but not least AEDM#3, A SKETCHBOOK! (Do you hear the angels singing in the background?) It's because I finished it, finally. I bind all my sketchbooks because I am a particular about my paper (Ever tried using watercolor on paper in a sketchbook with drawing paper?- YUCK. And even worse, purchasing a watercolor sketchbook for $25 and getting 10 pages? Double yuck. So I bind my own.) I love binding my sketchbooks, because it has two meanings, letting go of my previous sketchbook- a chapter closed, but not forgotten, and a opening a new sketchbook- a whole new world of possibilities. The above is for my friend Holly on the west coast, and she's been waiting for it since May. I can't wait to see her possibilities when I visit her over Thanksgiving!!
Now for my pledge- I PROMISE TO TRY TO POST MY AEDMs IN A MORE TIMELY MANNER, BUT PLEASE, DON'T HOLD YOUR BREATH!
At the end of 2010 I participated in the Sketchbook Project with a group of women in my Tuesday Night Art Journaling class at Red Bow Studio. Each sketchbook is given a theme, and ours was "It's Raining Dogs and Cats". We acquired our sketchbook at the end of the year, with not much time to fill it, but I have to say that everyone put in a good effort, and we had a lot to show for it. I'm really happy with ours. All pages are original works, which we are proud of. Above and below are some of my pages. If you'd like to see more visit here.
Hello all! Thank you so much to everyone who left a comment on my OWOH post. I hope that you all had a wonderful trip through the blogosphere.
This morning I rolled out of bed, immediately went to Random.org and picked three numbers...Well maybe I had coffee first, but I illustrated the numbers and the winners are... 43)Bonnie of Nanbon's Corner 49)Janna of Palimpa Lim 80)Debra of It's All Good Congratulations! And a HUGE thank you to Lisa Swifka of a Whimsical Bohemianfor putting together such a wonderful event.
Thank you for stopping by my small corner of the universe. I am an artist living in Sea Cliff, New York, and this is the second time I have participated in OWOH. One World One Heart is a blogging bonanza masterminded by the wonderful Lisa Swifka of A Whimsical Bohemian. It was created so that blogging artists and creative types could meet from all around the world.
I had such a blast last year flying on my magic carpet around the world meeting so many new and fabulous people that I'm so glad to be back! I have been in a blogging slump, so I hope I can fly away on the wings of OWOH, back to weekly postings!
So...since last year's OWOH so much has happened in my life. 1. The biggest event is that I started my own business and I opened up my own Artist's Teaching Studio in Sea Cliff, NY. This has really filled my schedule up with new and wonderful people and ideas. 2. I've gone to 3 weddings. 3. I've finished another calendar. 4. I've sent my oldest daughter to kindergarten. 5. I've seen more snow in NY state since 1920. (There's a mountain in front of my house!) 6. I've lived in my house for more than a year now!
My best and worst moment in 2010 was realizing my dream of a business- it's not easy!! So much to be proud of, but so much stress.
This year I am again giving away 3 of my 2011 calendars. It is a 12 month calendar filled with my artwork. I know you will get it a month late, but it will still be with you for 11 glorious 2011 months and it comes with good luck (at least that's what people say;)
Please leave a comment and tell me where you're from. I'd love to hear about your best moment of 2010 (but it's not required, just fodder for a fun comment). Make sure I can contact you if you win!! I will use the random number picker to find my winners on February 17th. Anyone is welcome to leave a comment.
I am addicted to books. My dream room (besides a large home studio), would be a huge library with comfy chairs, a fireplace, and floor to ceiling bookcases filled with my books (and a hidden bar;). My affinity for books has created a very discerning regard towards my sketchbooks. I have tried them all- the ring bound hard back of many sizes, the hardbound book style (still an inexpensive favorite), the Moleskins of many sizes, and many types (and now so many beautiful colors), but with all of them, the paper sucks. You can splurge and get the watercolor paper sketchbooks, but lucky you, 15 pages! I'd finish it in two weeks and it'd blow the budget (not to mention take up a lot of storage space I don't have- that would be about 25 a year). Being the ingenious girl I am, I decided to bind my own. I pretty much made up the recipe myself (with a little help from Gwen Diehn- a personal hero), and the first one I ever did was hardbound, not soft.
Now, five years and many sketchbooks later, I pretty much have it down to a science. I used to bind some for friends every once in awhile (the ones who would appreciate what they were getting), and now at Red Bow I have some on the shelves for sale. They aren't cheap, so I don't try to talk the unwilling buyer into one, and I believe you have to be drawn to it (not a pun!), and ready to pay the price. A true connoisseur knows what they're getting, and that it's actually a steal. I don't like to part with one unless I know it's going to a good home; I bind my books with love. For myself I always bind a new size sketchbook with a new color leather- in all my years, I never seem to want to use a color twice! It brings back memories of a certain "sketchbook" time period, and who wants to relive the past (okay, maybe sometimes), but I can never do the same color twice (don't worry, the guy pulled out the color palette of all the leathers he had, and there's hundreds, so I won't run out anytime soon).
I like to bind mine big enough that I can get a decent sized painting on my pages, but that I can carry around somewhat viably. (this one measures 10"x10") I show my sketchbooks no mercy. I am not afraid of a new book- I embrace it, for it's nothing until filled.What is an unlived life? Wasted. No one should have such a great book and not fill it to the brim! I have scratches on the covers, newsprint stains, water stains, you name it, and the more there is, the better it looks, because it shows my book has been places. This yellow one has seen ferry rides, wolf packs, California missions and mountains, as well as sunny beaches and benches, Boston buildings, Rhode Island poolscapes (thanks Christine;), and many other jaunts. Its around 90 pages of Arches text-laid paper- my sketchbook favorite, and not easy to find off the internet.
Recently I opened an Etsy shop and this is where I have the most luck selling my sketchbooks. Over Thanksgiving, the most wonderful thing happened. Lovely Nancy of SilverMagpies featured one of my sketchbooks in her Etsy treasury, and loved it so much she bought it. THAT is the highest complement in my book;)
Now that this yellow one is almost filled...I'm thinking gold. Or silver. I want to make a splash into 2011.
I've been fighting a cold all day, so I stayed in bed this morning carving plastic stamps and watching Dexter. I LOVE DEXTER. If you aren't familiar, I highly advise you to watch this show. A great way to spend a morning: with an xacto knife, a Staedler plastic block, and Dexter. (I'm also addicted to Martha Stewart craft punches- I punched hundreds of hearts out of the current Bloomingdale's catalog.)
All I can say is that I am FINALLY finished with my 2011 calendar which is soon to be hot off the press! My life has been at a standstill while I madly painted all the work inside of the calendar, but it's done and I've been drinking champagne to celebrate. In my opinion, it's the best yet, and sure to class up you wall. If your interested in purchasing one, you can find the Paypal button on the side of my blog, or you can always go to my Etsy shop. If you live near me, feel free to stop by my house or Red Bow and pick one (or ten) up;) I will be shipping calendars out next week.
There are two sizes- small (8.5"x11" or 17"Hx11"L when hanging on a wall) printed on heavyweight glossy paper for $20 plus shipping and XLarge (19"Hx13.5"L when hanging on a wall) printed on a heavyweight linen paper for $35 plus shipping. Both are fabulous (and a great gift for anyone).
Sorry I've been missing again (I know I've been doing this frequently, lately. Having two young children, a new business, and other projects leave me little blog time anymore. I'll work on it though. You can always find me at Red Bow Studio.)
Above is a peek at the month of May for my 2011 calendar (my most current project).
I am so proud to have my first interview with Jen of Painted Fish Studio. We met via a craft swap years ago and then kept up with each other's blogs until she visited NYC and I was able to meet up with her IN PERSON. I don't know if it's because we both like to guzzle red wine, or if it's because we're the same age, or even because we're both creative people, but whenever I see Jen, I have a blast!
Jen will be back in NYC in October, and I'm so pleased to say that she will be hosting 2 bookmaking workshops at Red Bow Studio. If you're near Long Island, please join us! You can find more information at Red Bow Studio. Most momentous moment in your life?
there have been so many! the most recent: being invited to participate in a local artist gift mart at the walker art center. they found me, which is very cool, and the event was so much fun – i sold some of my work, i met other artists, and felt like a true artist. i wish every day was like that!
Ocean or mountains?
both are fascinating: i grew up (and still live) in the Midwest, so seeing either is a treat for me.
Sweet or salty?
oh boy. both. not at the same time, but both.
Favorite ice cream flavor?
chocolate chip with those little candy pieces in it.
An instance of blind faith?
i’m slowly learning to let go of fear of failure and just jump right in! in the last few months i’ve decided to do everything i can to see where my creative career (painted fish studio) will lead me. if i fail, i fail -- it’s a lot better than not trying.
What did you dream of doing when you were younger?
being an artist, and opening my own store where i’d sell the stuff i make.
Something you recommend doing before you die?
travel to a different country! and learn to like yourself.
What do you wish you were doing less of?
i do wish i wasn’t working full-time!
What do you wish you were doing more of?
i wish i was creating more, and exploring the possibilities...
When you’re walking down a city street, what makes you stop in awe?
if i’m in a city, that probably means i am out of my usual routine, and i am actually in the present, which is rare. being in the present really makes me stop and realize “i am HERE. i am in this amazing city.”. i feel that way when i’m traveling, and when i’m exploring downtown Minneapolis.
You are well known for the pARTys that you host for your friends...how did they start, and how do you feel that they have evolved over the years?
pARTy’s started after i took a stained glass course through community education in 2003, and i went a little bonkers and bought lots and lots of glass. so i asked my friends if they wanted to come over and make stuff from what i learned, and to help me get rid of the glass i bought. we all drank wine, we had a blast, and only one soldering iron incident. the evening then became a monthly event. i’m constantly trying new things, and trying to think of new projects for us to play with. the core group has remained pretty much the same over the last 7 (7!) years, and while we haven’t evolved much from the original format (project, cheese, wine), it’s so amazing to see what my friends create!
I for one can say that you are an inspiration for many people. I love your Polaroids and the many other wonderful goodies you create. Which is your favorite?
thank you! it’s such an honor to be called an inspiration. i’m just doing what makes me feel productive/creative. usually my favorite projects are my most recent: i really love the punch cards, and am excited to see how those evolve. and Polaroid film will continue to play a role in my creativity. i love the little magnets!
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? In 10 years?
in 5 years, i really hope my IT career has taken a lesser role than it has now. i’m not sure i’ll ever fully be able to support myself with my creative pursuits, but i’m going to do my damnedest to try. hopefully in 5 years i’m either working part-time or consulting and setting my schedule. in 10 years? who knows! i don’t like planning that far ahead, because i think having “a plan” can make it difficult to see potential in different opportunities that are right in front of you.
