I Am My Art

Squidoo

noreply@blogger.com (Kristen Powers) — Fri, 23 May 2008 13:19:00 +0000

I know I haven't posted for a while-just been crazy 'round here! Besides that, I'm slow out the gate getting my photos, videos etc. But I do have a new lens on Squidoo.com and am working diligently on all the new projects...just taking longer than I had hoped. I have so many things going on at once! Once I get it all together, my blog and my site(s) will be exploding with new color and fresh ideas. I hope you will think it's worth the wait. Thanks and :)2u!

kristen

Technical Difficulty

noreply@blogger.com (Kristen Powers) — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:31:00 +0000

Sorry to report there has been a delay in creating the video. Cameraman is sick so it's all postponed till next week. But I promise it's coming really soon! I have not fully recovered from my summer cold yet either-so it's probably better anyway! I don't want to sound 'froggy' on my big debut LOL!! Please don't give up I'm going to deliver all the exciting projects that I promised you! Hope wherever you are that you have sunshine!

:)2u

Kristen

The moment you've been waiting for...

noreply@blogger.com (Kristen Powers) — Mon, 12 May 2008 14:10:00 +0000

It is now officially Summer break around here. Well, at least for the adults anyway! Got the husband all graduated and the kids will be out in two weeks. Now I can really get going on all the projects I've been talking about! Today we are 'shooting' the promercial-so look on my website(s) in a day or two for a sneak peek at some of the craft ideas I will be teaching. Photos will be posted here too. Lots of great stuff to make with your kids on those long, lazy summer days! Can't wait to see what y'all think!

:)2u

Kristen

A Okay

noreply@blogger.com (Kristen Powers) — Fri, 09 May 2008 13:34:00 +0000

I just got my grades-Straight A's WHOO-HOO!!! Yeah, I feel pretty good about that 'cause it was a tough semester. I knew I did pretty well, but I wasn't sure about my Drawing Class or my English Comp class. I'm so excited. I feel like a school girl! LOL

Anyway, I know I've been yakkity yacking about a lot of stuff besides "art stuff" but I promise that's coming soon...we all just need to finish school around here!!

:)2u

Kristen

Getting Personal

noreply@blogger.com (Kristen Powers) — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:48:00 +0000

I usually don't write about my personal life too much, it's not all that exciting really! But today I have news worth sharing (well, at least I think so! LOL) My husband just finished his last final and is graduating from U.M.S.L. on Saturday with his B.S. in Public Policy & Administration! He has worked really hard for this. He has worked and helped with the kids and gone to school for the past eight years, and still maintained his GPA enough to graduate Cum Laude! Wow. Can't believe the day has finally come! He has applied for the Master's Program and a part time Graduate Research Assistant position-so the craziness won't end here! It should be a wild and crazy and busy summer. But I guess I wouldn't have it any other way.

:)2u

Kristen

On the Mend

noreply@blogger.com (Kristen Powers) — Wed, 07 May 2008 15:58:00 +0000

Well I've been out of commission for a few days. Darn summer cold. Actually it felt much worse than a cold but whatever it was I'm back in business! Just a few updates...I have a new lens on Squidoo about to be published. If you haven't yet checked out Squidoo-you really should! It's awesome! For those of you who have, you know what I'm talking about! (FYI it's www.squidoo.com)

Also for those of you waiting with baited breath, the art&craft videos will be out really soon. Look for a promercial (that's my own made up word for promotional-commercial!!) next week-it should wet your appetite. I think (hope) you will be pleasantly surprised with, not only the projects but the format as well.

Nice to be back with the living! See you soon.

:)2u

Kristen

This Blogger Out of Order!

noreply@blogger.com (Kristen Powers) — Wed, 07 May 2008 03:15:00 +0000

Just a note: I'm out of order! (too sick to think of anything to write :) Be back soon!

Inspiration

noreply@blogger.com (Kristen Powers) — Sat, 03 May 2008 12:49:00 +0000

Today I want to talk about inspiration. I thought about this because it seems I always have ideas running through my head and yet, sometimes when I would be given an assignment, I could think of absolutely nothing. Then BAM all of a sudden it would hit me! Where does that come from?

Lately, I have been going through some difficult personal trials, and still the creative thoughts do not stop. In fact, it seems that I have been more productive than ever. Why is that? Well, I suppose there are a lot of factors and I guess that is the way my mind works. Just like some people have a head for numbers (I do not!), some have the head for color, pattern, design etc.

and so on. I believe that repetition and practice have a lot to do with this also. Whenever you work at something (whatever it may be) every single day, it will become easier and inspiration begets itself. I, personally, am inspired by many things; my children, the memory of my mom, colors, nature, music, other artists and designers, my instructors, and the thought of showing and teaching others my work. I am inspired by a challenge. I love to see if I can make something that I've seen just by looking at it. I guess that could be akin to playing music by ear. Anyway those are some of the things that motivate me. You notice that money is not on my list? Well, I am not going to lie. I like the thought of making money. But that in itself does not inspire me. Would I like to earn money from what I do? Absolutely. However, it is not a source of my inspiration. I would draw and color and make stuff for free (done it for years now!) I think that the act of creating something by hand, the process of thinking things through and making something from that thought is inspiring in itself and is, in a sense, priceless.

I am not trying to get all philosophical or anything just some of my deep thoughts....kinda like Jack Handy!! LOL...Hey, I'm blogging! I'm going to keep blogging everyday. Very soon I'm gonna have pics and videos and projects to talk about-in the meantime, y'all get some of my deep thoughts!

Okay, so what inspires you?

:)2u,

Kristen

Spring 2008 Photos

noreply@blogger.com (Kristen Powers) — Sat, 03 May 2008 01:16:00 +0000

Check out www.iammyart.com the photos of all my assignments and projects

from this semester are now posted! My goal is to get other art and design students

to send in pictures of their projects too. If anyone out there (from any school) would like their own page on the iammyart website-please contact me!

:)2u

Kristen

This You Gotta See

noreply@blogger.com (Kristen Powers) — Fri, 02 May 2008 14:03:00 +0000

I told you I was going to share more creative people and their websites, so this you've gotta see...

go to www.philinthecircle.com and you can also see his work and his process by taking a look at

http://potw.news.yahoo.com/s/potw/23115/strokes-of-genius

he is truly amazing....

:)2u

kristen

Okay Here I Go

noreply@blogger.com (Kristen Powers) — Thu, 01 May 2008 11:43:00 +0000

I took the day off yesterday, well sort of....I got inspired and started making some new stuff. Turned into a whole day of creating headbands, pony-holders, hair-clips and bracelets!

Yeah, I know, crazy huh?! Sometimes once I get started I just can't stop! So now I have another great new project(s) to share with you. This is all gonna start hitting the internet really soon. I was just waiting to finish up with school. So, now that I have, I'm starting to roll. I will have photos and video both here and on my website within the next couple weeks...keep checking in 'cause if you want to make some really great stuff-this 'll be the artsiest/craftiest place to be!

Thanks and :)2u!

Kristen

All Dressed Up and No Place to Go

noreply@blogger.com (Kristen Powers) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:51:00 +0000

Well, I'm back from my final portfolio review (it went very well!) And so it's really the end of my freshman year! Wow. Funny how that works. You look forward to something for so long then it happens, then it's over. Elation and let down all at once. So here I sit, alone in my studio, all dressed up and no place to go!! I have a lot of work to dive into. Cleaning my office and house and then digging in my heels and getting ready for my videos, new artwork etc.

I think I may just take the rest of today off though....

Well, look for this semesters art and design assignments- I will post them on www.iammyart.com on or by this coming weekend!

Whew!! It's been a great semester. Tough but still great!

:)2u,

Kristen

2 for 1

noreply@blogger.com (Kristen Powers) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:17:00 +0000

This time you get a 2 for 1....meaning I sort of missed a day!! But it is one in the morning so I'm not too far off! So today was crazy. I had my Art History final. I'm 99.9 % sure I aced it :)

Oh Yeah...Whoo Hoo!! LOL Okay, so anyway today (yes, today) at 11 .a.m. I have my portfolio review. Then that's it. Stick a fork in me 'cause I'm done! (At least for the summer.) Ahhhhhh.

But ever since I finished with my test this afternoon I have been working on my final for my Design II class. About 10 hours worth of stage design for Oscar Wilde's Lady Windermere's Fan.

Not my all time favorite assignment in design. Oh well it's as done as it's gonna be. I'm going to sleep now!

Goodnight.

:)2u

Kristen

Sunday not Funday

noreply@blogger.com (Kristen Powers) — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 13:53:00 +0000

This Sunday is not Funday. It's my last day before my Art History Final and then my portfolio review. So as you can imagine I am a teensy bit busy. Therefore I must go. 2 more days and I will be....ahhhh....so relieved! And don't worry, I will keep you posted! LOL

:) 2 u

Kristen

Where am I coming from? Who am I?Where is this going?

noreply@blogger.com (Kristen Powers) — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 09:38:00 +0000

Ha Ha...It's supposed to be a take on Gauguin's masterpiece! But it seemed so appropriate and fitting of the way I feel about this blog. I guess I am still trying to define it and create something that is interesting to read and informative. At least that is what I am aiming for-I am not saying it is there yet. Sometimes I think I want it to be about school and the being a non traditional student. Sometimes I want it to be about arts and crafts. And sometimes I want it to be like an art history lesson or introduction to different creative people and places. Just about ALL the things I am doing and enjoying. Then I worry and think I should have more of a focus, then I worry and think it'll get too boring....I know there must be a happy medium. Anyway, I suppose I have time to find my niche, as I don't have any complaints so far! (I'd have to have readers for that! LOL)

oh well, I'm going to continue blogging-I figure it still beats actually talking to myself!

And for anyone slightly interested...photos 2 b posted next weekend of this semesters art projects and some samples of my work for the upcoming technique/how-to videos.

a :) day 2u...

Kristen

Lookie Here

noreply@blogger.com (Kristen Powers) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:37:00 +0000

Today I just want to say look at this great websites I found...

Alijart.com ...her artwork is lovely (I love it I think you will too)

I will share a few more cool people/websites soon- for now I gotta run.

:)2u

Kristen

Wrapping It Up

noreply@blogger.com (Kristen Powers) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:26:00 +0000

It's Thursday, April 24. Today is officially my last day of classes for the year! Happy? Yeah. Sorta sad though too :( Never get to be a freshman again. And I'll miss some of the people I met too. Don't really know if I'll see them again next semester of not. Also my Drawing, Design and Art History classes are finished and I really enjoyed those. So yes, I'm happy and a bit relieved that this semester is coming to a close but there is always a flip side to everything.

And time just continues to fly by.

Looking ahead, here is a brief list of the projects that I will be doing for my instructional videos (coming soon!!!):

1. Papier Fleurs- flowers made from paper...make frames, gift toppers and wearable art!

2. Ode to Whatever- create both 2-d and 3-d shrines...funky art to use as greetings & gifts.

3. Light it Up- create a functional lamp that is a work of art.

4. Bodacious Boxes- 5 ways to turn a cigar box into super cool stuff.

(that's just for starters!)

Look for photos of these finished projects in about 2 weeks :)

Thanks and :)2u

Kristen

black and blue

noreply@blogger.com (Kristen Powers) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:47:00 +0000

Today my title DOES have something to do with the way I feel! I have to say, it's been a rough semester and I'm feeling a little beat up! I usually don't like to wish my time away-but I can't help but count days until I'm finished for the year! I am welcoming summer break with open arms...

I got my date for my portfolio review. It is Tuesday, April 23rd at 11 a.m. After that I'm out and officially 1/4 of the way through. I'll be a sophomore. (but hopefully not sophomoric!) Whoo-Hoo! Yeah, so I'm happy about all of that. It's just been a difficult semester and I am tired. I need a bit of a break so that I can refocus and get reenergized. A change will do me good and not having a million things going on at once will be helpful. I've been going, going, going and somethings gotta give-at least for a little while...So like I said, Tuesday and I'm outta there for a few months (no I'm NOT taking any summer courses!) But I will take this opportunity to give myself a pat on the back...I'm in finals with all A's! Oh Yeah. Not to say I will end up with straight A's, because I'm not done with finals-but either way my grades are lookin' pretty good. So that is something I really feel good about. And you know, we need to find all we can in our lives that makes us feel good. So, I'm going to color something today, how about you?

:)2U

Kristen

pink polka dots

noreply@blogger.com (Kristen Powers) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:18:00 +0000

My title today has absolutely nothing to do with anything...I just thought it was a cute heading!

Seriously, i know those of you who may be reading this may be a little bored (yawn) as I've not said, done or posted anything to exciting...only my thoughts (yawn again) and ideas for what is to come. That's okay though, because very soon I'm gonna be busting out the creative juice!! LOL :)

So, it may seem like a slow start but I'm just getting ready. Hope you are too. I believe we're gonna have a lively little blog and my site(s) will be a great source of information for those of you who enjoy making stuff.

Off to school today-1 more week and then summertime freedom is mine!!

:)2U

Kristen

P.S. color something today.

Designer Hell

noreply@blogger.com (Kristen Powers) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:49:00 +0000

I never got that doughnut. But that's alright, the craving passed. More pressing matters at hand! I finished my research paper (on Dr. Seuss) and now I'm just faced with 2 more hurdles. 1.) Art History test a week from today. 2.) Design project from Hell!!! Yeah, we are doing a set design from a play. Whatever play we chose, we must do all scenes involved. So I chose Lady Windermere's Fan by Oscar Wilde. It really shouldn't be too difficult, as it only has 3 scenes. However, I only have 1 week to get it done and no experience and no clue...so between the Art History Final and this project I am a little stressed and busy and really looking forward to being done!!! Whew.

This summer will still be busy, of course. But I am looking forward to devoting all my time to drawing and creating my craft books and videos and hanging out with the kids doing summery stuff. I hope to work out in the yard some, as it has been very neglected!

For anyone who may be local-I am doing a 'boutique' at JuJu B's Salon and Spa (olive and woodsmill) on Friday May 9th. I will have a lot of my Bee You Collection artwork on t-shirts and gift items as well as some of my hand painted charms and such. So come by if you get a chance!

TTFN :)

Kristen

Rainbow Sprinkles

noreply@blogger.com (Kristen Powers) — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 12:50:00 +0000

I'm having coffee now and writing this blog. I sure wish I had a doughnut. I'm not even picky about what kind of doughnut. I'd take glazed, plain cake or chocolate iced. Any kind. It just sounds good right now. Problem is, I don't feel like getting out and driving anywhere. It seems like once I do that, it sort of breaks up my thoughts and my momentum of getting stuff done in my studio. Besides I certainly don't NEED a doughnut. Why is it that I am always thinking of losing weight while simultaneously thinking of things like doughnuts and apple pie?

Hmmm. I think I'll start a new line of foodstuff art work. I could paint cakes and doughnuts with rainbow sprinkles!! Yeah, my a.d.d. mind works like that! LOL. But really it's not a bad idea...after all, Wayne Thiebaud did it. So when you see my stuff you can say you heard about it here first!! :)

H.D. (happy day)

Kristen

It's gonna get crafty around here

noreply@blogger.com (Kristen Powers) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:55:00 +0000

Just a quick note today (it'll be a B.L. instead of a B.L.O.G.) June 1st my videos will be up on my kristenpowersart site...along with that will be my new craft and coloring book. It's the stuff that I'm working on now-so if anyone is reading this and has ANY thoughts or ideas please share them with me. You can email me through my site or post a comment (either way...) I am not going to be blogging much (awww I know you'll miss me!!LOL) 'cause I have finals and portfolio reviews coming up over the next 2 weeks. Once the videos and the projects i am creating come out- we'll get to discussing techniques and ideas rather just my random thoughts about school etc! So just hang with me another couple weeks!

It's gonna get crafty around here soon! If you are interested in stamping, card and gift making, scrap booking, coloring and making cool stuff in general....keep (or start) hanging around!

TTFN :)

Kristen

Object Transformation

noreply@blogger.com (Kristen Powers) — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:37:00 +0000

Today is Thursday, which is "my Friday"! This only means that I don't actually have classes on Fridays. So today (Thursdays) my first class is 3-D design. I love this class. But I still have two projects due (and only two weeks of class time!) both of which are giving me stress! The first, is "object transformation". The assignment is to take an object (either many of the same object or multiple, different, found objects) and transform them into something else. Sounds easy. And maybe for some, it is. Not for me. I tried to make a pig out of pennies and coins. Yeah. actually it could've probably worked out, if I had about 40 hours to devote. Which I don't. On to Plan B.

Just that I don't really have plan B! I am not sure if I am just plain tired out from the workload this semester, if I am having 'artist's block' or if I just suck at object transformation!? I mean it really doesn't seem like it should be that difficult-some people in my class are already done and I don't even have an idea yet.

Well I know my blog isn't exactly being read by the masses (yet!!) but if anyone out there reads this and has a brilliant idea for me-please feel free to suggest away!! LOL

It's about 4 a.m. now, so I am going to sign off and go look at 'objects'!)

happy :) day

Kristen

Still Life

noreply@blogger.com (Kristen Powers) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 06:38:00 +0000

It's taken me so long to figure out what I want to be when I grow up. And actually I still don't know for sure. I decided to get my BFA in graphic design for a few different reasons and I really do like the program so far. I am just not 100% sure that I wouldn't rather go after my Studio Art degree instead. It just seems like the Graphic route may be a little more 'practical' and marketable and give me the computer skills I am after too. I wish that I could be more of a self learner on the computer stuff....I mean, I know that I don't have to go to school or get a degree to be really good on the computer-I just don't have the natural ability or knack for it that a lot of people have. I am not saying that I am questioning my decision, it is just hard because there is so much I am interested in. I really want to take more studio classes, like painting and metal smithing (again), I love english and writing (want to take creative writing soon) I love art history. There is just SO MUCH that interests me and not enough time!!! Studio classes are such long classes (about 6 hours IN class time and about 4-10 hours on projects OUT of class per week). So that means that between the classes that i am required to take for my degree, it is very difficult to squeeze in any extras-especially studio classes. So I am not sure what I want to do? I have thought of a minor in English or in Studio Art but it is hard to minor in something when I am going after my BFA. My advisor probably thinks I am crazy because I have already talked to her about minoring and then about possibly switching my major all together (to interactive design) Oh well...honestly when I graduate in 3 years with ANY degree I will be thrilled. I just want to enjoy what I am doing and really try to make sure that I am making the best decision-'cause it's not like this opportunity is going to be knocking again!!

Okay, wow, that was long winded! More later...

TTFN & happy :) day.

Kristen

Artwork from the Fall

noreply@blogger.com (Kristen Powers) — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:58:00 +0000

Just a quick blah,blah, blog today/night to let you all know that iammyart.com now has all the photos of my student artwork from the fall 2007 semester posted. As soon as this semester is finished and my portfolio review is complete, I will put all this semesters work up too!

The Fall was mostly working all in black and white, so the new stuff will be a lot more colorful!

TTFN

Kristen