ah sorry for my lack of updates! Just came back from the UK recently. I'm planning to make a new website soon, I promise! In the meantime, I'm trying out cargo:

 http://cargocollective.com/monicalew/

CCA Spring Fair

Here's to another successful CCA Spring fair. I shared the table with my friend iju chiang. Needless to say, it was pretty fun! Met new people and artists, and got great feedback which is always a plus. Just a thanks to all those supporting (and returning) customers! :)

 Me and Iju

Iju's lovely artful green tea and chocolate cupcakes. They're edible!

Update

My apologies for a long hiatus. I've been working with ceramics at a paint your own ceramic cafe, Cafe Ceramica in England, UK for the past 5 months. Its been a blast, met lots of amazing people and learned a lot about ceramic technology... I'm back now in the states and, here are some things I've made.

 

gift tag ornaments.

 

personal bowl piece

 

sample pieces for the studio

Happy 2011

Happy New Year from England~
Sorry for the lack of posting... please stand by

News

 http://www.facebook.com/Etsy?v=wall

Hamsters

Happy Hedgehogs

Bunnies

Pink Wedding 
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Another note: I spent the day painting with my little cousin.

 

She painted abstract, I painted birds.

She wanted to keep mine.

And these are hers.

Cards in progress

I'm on a mission to make a card a day. Why, not? Everyone is need of a card someway am I right? Hopefully I'll find a quicker way to make them, perhaps it'll be easier once I buy a new printer..

** edit** added a paypal option below, if you're interested and want to buy directly if you dont want to use etsy..if you would like a custom card, please feel free to email me! (or any queries such as payment!) monica@monicalew.com

PS my etsy has been updated too.

Father's day-sailboat Birthday- Yellow Birthday-Pink Thank You card- green/pnk

Old stuff

found some old sketches of mine...should do more sketching these day. Shame on me, shame on me.. Also, I'm in need of a flatbed scanner...also a nice printer...if anyone has recommendations please fill me in.

graduation

Its graduation day! yay for gowns and berets! So long art school...

Baccalaureate exhibition

please come! I have a piece in the show!

Reception: Thurs., May 6, 6–9 p.m. (show will be up til may 11)
Hours: Fri.–Tues., 10 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

The best work of CCA's undergraduate class of 2010, featuring works in all media, from painting to sculpture, photography, media arts, and more. Please note that on Thursday, May 6, the show does not open to the public until the reception begins at 6 p.m.!

Address:
CCA
1111 Eighth Street
San Francisco, CA 94017

Spring fair

So I must say its time for a blog update dont you think? Ive been pretty busy lately with everything, but wishing I had more time to paint.

I started working with textiles and making more elaborate card designs. I can say I'm doing well. Last Saturday was the Spring Fair at CCA (sorry I forgot to mention an open invite on here) but I thank those who came, and those who bought my stuff and gave helpful tips on where to go next. You have no idea how surprised I am with the outcome!...Perhaps you'll be seeing my cards and work in stores sometime soon... :) anyway here's some pictures for those who missed the Fair.

Ps trying to keep the etsy store updated!

beatles and coloring books..

During the holidays, I attempted a beatles portrait painting(4 faces..yikes!) in acrylics because its been a long long time. Gotta say, it was good practice.

Also, made some dyi coloring books for my little cousins by revamping old illustrations. So far its kept me sane from developing post graduate syndromes..hah..however, I am itching to do more work..

Happy 2010!
Looks like it'll be a good year.

CHRISTMAS TIME

On Dasher and Prancer, Comet and Cupid and..rudolph?

Here's my christmas eve to ya!
and

HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO YA

time to open presents!

From santa

my little cousin got something in the mail from santa...

If this isnt cute, I dont know what is. you know you want one, too!

Thesis! Ollie's Adventures in England

postcard style.. :)

 

Ollie rows a boat in beautiful Stratford-Upon-Avon on a sunny day.

On safari in Birmingham, Ollie finds the herbivores a bit too close for comfort.

 Ollie catches some radical waves in Newquay, Cornwall.

Ollie gets a little hungry while fishing in the Lake District. Yum!

The Walrus takes Ollie on the Magical Mystery Tour in Liverpool.

Ollie learns that seagulls in Brighton don't wait for scraps..

Ollie rocks out at a music festival in kent.

 Hay on Wye

Blackpool

--okay, in case you havent heard, my thesis is based on some of my fun travels I had in England. Traveling has been a huge part of my life so I couldnt resist. My experiences are shared through a character I created named, Ollie (hedgehog). These pieces are actually postcards format, with captions on the backside. Once I get my self together, I will be selling them soon! Please feel free to comment in the meantime. Enjoy! Thanks.

Thesis part 1

here are some of my sketches