June 5th, 2009
My painting titled “Orphan Girl” is currently showing at Matteo’s Coffee in Klamath Falls. The original has been sold, however, prints in various sizes will be available for purchase, shortly. A portion of the proceeds from the “Orphan Girl” prints purchased through Matteo’s will go towards a local non-profit. More info on that later.
April 23rd, 2009
5-6 pm Pre-Auction Viewing of Art, Refreshments, Music
6-8 pm Auction bidding begins.
Sounds like a fun event to at least go check out, see the art, and maybe find something you like.
I’ll be there scoping it out.
See ya Saturday!
-Alisha
April 22nd, 2009
My sister, Taneisha, is hosting a comedy dinner and silent auction to raise funds for Leukemia and Lymphoma research. It’s this Friday at the Sierra Sky Ranch in Oakhurst, CA. Four of my abstract prints will be available at the silent auction.
In addition, any of my readers (yes, first time readers qualify), who donate $25 or more to my sister’s fundraising efforts, on or by Friday the 24th, will receive a print of their choice, completely free! Donations can be made at www.oakhurstarea.com/tc
After your donation is made, simply email me (alisha.vernon@gmail.com) with the name that the donation was made under, mailing address, and choice of print. It’s that easy!
Available prints can be viewed at: www.alishavernon.etsy.com
March 29th, 2009
I asked a friend of mine, who is an artist, how she got the idea for the type of paintings that she does. (ie. her style) She told me that it’s just what she doodles when she’s not really thinking…like in a boring class. It’s just sort of something you have in you.
I liked that idea. I thought about what I draw when I’m not thinking too hard about it…and it’s usually these flowers. So I thought I’d make them a little more official and see what happens. I’m pretty happy with them so far. I especially like how they look in a frame that holds 3 to 5 images horizontally.
March 23rd, 2009
One of my paintings, titled “Beautiful Mother”, was purchased and is on it’s way to Australia! It was a good learning experience, as far as becoming familiar with shipping large items overseas. It turns out that the best solution was to ship it in a wooden box.
March 21st, 2009
Here’s my newest print that is available in my Etsy shop. While it’s just now available for sale, this is a piece I did several years ago.
Title: Crash & Flow
Medium: Acrylic Paint
Print Size: 8″ x 10″
March 5th, 2009
Congratulations to Carolyn in Illinois!
She’s the winner from the “We Love Etsy Feedback.com” giveaway, and has chosen “Calm Blue Peace” as her free print of choice.
February 10th, 2009
January 11th, 2009
Oh women!
Rise up
to see your beauty.
Reach up
and hold tight to your worth.
Press it firm to your chest
and stay far from
anyone,
anything,
any thought
that ever threatens to take just a piece.
If you find yourself without it
Because it has been stolen
Tirelessly seek it
day and night
Grasp it with your strength
as if it were the last rope you pass as you fall to your death
With fire in your eyes
Rip it off from their neck
like a pendant on a chain
And take back what is yours.
Oh women!
Know that you are
Truly
Captivating.
Oh women!
Know that you are not
what you put on.
But the accumulation of
what you allow in.
Oh women!
Know that you are exquisite.
The most rare
Exotic
flower is a
tumble weed
next to the awe
you offer this world.
Oh women!
I say “No more!”
Do not hide yourself
away in the dark
away from the water, light, and fertile ground.
Crushing the seeds before they have bloomed.
Oh women!
No more plucking your feathers
And strapping your ankles with weights
Know that you are
A beloved
Child of God
Untie this anchor
And hold up your arms
While you rise to the surface
Stand in the sunshine
After the rain
And bloom.
And finally
Talk hold of what you know
And
Dare to Fly.
-Alisha Vernon
