Pink Ladies

It was pink and black night in the Dartgun world Friday night. Here you see the Vignettes: Emie, Suzie, and me, in our special pink wigs, plus Melodie, who is a true rock star and a true friend: she bailed us out by filling in as drummer for the show (unfortunately, Billy has quite the band, and we are sad. We are also looking for a new drummer so if you know of anybody please send them our way).

Here we are on stage at the Ash Street.

Chuck and Suzie in the green room:

At Suzie's apartment getting ready before the show - we are so lucky to have a makeup artist in the band (I should say, a Beauty Dominator):

We played with Hairspray Blues:

...and the Pity Fucks (they have a rad keyboard sound):

...and it was a CD release party for Scott "Deluxe" Drake (of the Humpers fame):

But this is my picture, taken in the bathroom of me and my love:

I know I have been blogging a lot more about the band lately than I have about my art, and I'm sorry! I have been busy in the studio, but haven't had much to say about it.

I'm mostly restocking a lot of my sold designs and getting ready for the Recycled Arts Festival this coming weekend. It's June 27 - 28, 9 am - 4 pm both days, at Esther Short Park in Vancouver. This will be the fourth year that I've participated in the event. I'm looking forward to it. See photos from the 2008 and 2007 shows if you like.

I have a new wholesale order in the works for Grasshopper 510 in Chicago.

In the news: my work has recently been reviewed by Mandala Colors , Tethyis Dreams, Portland Picks, Handmade Nation's facebook page, Gay List Daily, Colorful Dayz, Mable's Unique Gifts, Best Green Home Tips, Etsy Lounge, and Sweet Margarita Studio.

I've also been interviewed for an article that should be coming out this Thursday in the Columbian. It should be in their special section on green living called Clark County Revitalized. The article is about home decor made from recycled materials and will be published just two days before the Clark County Recycled Arts Festival - I'm really hoping it will help me sell some home decor items to Vancouverites at the show!

My kids are out of school and having loads of fun hanging around the house. We celebrated Chuck's grandma's 86th birthday at a family picnic out in the beautiful country. Juke's birthday is coming up and he is planning an Oaks Park adventure. We are also looking forward to going to the beach for the first week of July - four nights in a yurt! I am super excited. See pictures from our vacation last summer here. Yes, we will be hanging up the velvet Elvis.

Tonight - Dartgun & the Vignettes at the Ash Street

Dartgun rocks your world

We played a show Wednesday night at the Tonic Lounge. The girls all had up-do's with big dahlias stuck in the back. Here's Kat doing a little pre-show primping (note her fabulous Record Cuff!)
I have to say, I LOVE playing with the band. It is so much fun, I want to play all the time. Our next gig is scheduled for October 30 (it's a doo-wop hop) at the Ash Street in downtown PDX, with the Hickmans, Cootie Platoon and Hello Cleveland.

Here's the guys during the sound check - unfortunately I don't have any pics of our actual performance but you can check out more band photos on Dartgun's myspace page.

Rock Star wears Eye Pop Art Record Cuff

Last night Chuck and I went out to the Ash Street for the "Girls Kick Ass" rock show. The gorgeous and talented Melodie Beirwagen of the totally kick-ass punk rock band Cootie Platoon wore one of my Basic Black Record Cuffs on her guitar-shreddin' wrist! Of course, she also happens to be my best friend...

There was also an edgy fashion show from Zombie Couture featuring lots of reconstructed DIY ensembles. The event, a benefit for abused women, was sponsored by Music Fashion Magazine.

Above: Kristin, Melodie, and Rico from Cootie Platoon - you guys rock my world!