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Paintings going home…

31 May

Well it was a great run at the Warwick Museum of Art but today I am happy to say my illustrations go back home to The Story Emporium. The one’s that didn’t sell of course 🙂 I just want to thank everyone that went and supported me and for those who didn’t don’t you worry, there will be many more to come with new pieces!

Yesterday I finally dragged my butt back into the studio and prepped my workspace to create some new stuff which I’m really looking forward to making. As I work I will post my progress so you can see what’s coming your way.

Like always… thanks for following!

Erin

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Posted by on May 31, 2012 in 2012, art, Balance, Charlies Head Series, Clown, erin, Evil Puppet Master, Evil Ring Master, illustration, Original Oil Painting, Painting, steampunk, summertime, The Story Emporium, whalen, Writing studio

 

Post Surgery

29 Oct

Well I went ahead and did it. I had the spine surgery I swore I never would have. I was losing the use of my right arm and hand and fast! The doctors told me I may never draw again. What is an artist to do? Soooo, I took myself to the hospital (well my Mom did) and I went into the operating room hesitant mind you. But I did go in and thats what counts. Although my back problems are not cured I did regain the use of my right arm…whew! I am hoping that with my new cadaver bone (yes you heard me correctly) in my neck will work much better now, although the Doctors make no promises. I do want to show you some finished pieces I had not put up before. These pieces are for sale and can be found at THE STORY EMPORIUM in The Hope Artiste Village in Pawtucket RI on 1005 Main Street. Check them out:

 

 

 

.Charlie in "A Trashy Novel"Charlie in “A Trashy Novel”

Dripping Zippers

Dripping Zippers

The State of RI

The State of RI

 
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Posted by on October 29, 2011 in A Trashy Novel, art, artists, back pain, books, carnival, charlie's head, charlies, Charlies Head Series, disability, erin, head, illustration, illustrator, kids and parents, middle, norberg, novel, Original Oil Painting, pain, Painting, spinal, steampunk, Story, The Story Emporium, underground, whalen, Writing studio

 

Scituate Arts Festival

08 Oct

it’s 6:45am and I wanted to drop you a note to let you know that I am heading to the Scituate Arts Festival in about an hour. This year I am selling prints of my newest artwork along with The Charlie’s Head Series picture books. “A Trashy Novel” will be out in fall 2012 but you can come see the illustrations for the novel. (I do have some prints of the artwork for “A Trashy Novel”)I also have my new art studio calendar on display so be sure to take one when you visit.

The festival runs from 9-6 and is today, Sunday, and Monday so you have plenty of time to get there. I will be the one dressed in the witch costume on the front lawn of the public library.

Thanks for reading my blog and I hope to see you there!

Erin

 
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Posted by on October 8, 2011 in art, artists, carnival, charlie's head, charlies, Charlies Head Series, childrens, erin, head, illustration, illustrator, kids and parents, novel, Painting, parenting, school vacation, steampunk mixed media clown, Story, The Story Emporium, whalen, Writing studio

 

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The Puppetress is currently being created at the studio

26 Aug
Puppetress from 'A Trashy Novel'

Puppetress from 'A Trashy Novel'

Here is my current paint concoction (or however you spell that) being worked on at the new art studio. I haven’t been there much because of getting the kids ready to go back to school and all but I am inching along. Unfortunately, I have been told that I will be needing surgery ASAP for the numbness in my right arm. Yes, irony strikes once again…I am fortunate enough to have this wonderful art studio to work in and my drawing arm goes numb. Unbelievable huh? I can only draw and paint in tiny spurts right now because of the numbness and pain and the doctor says the nerve damage will be irreversible if I don’t get the surgery quickly. So alas, I must go under the knife if I am to continue drawing and painting. I have also been told that it is not 100% that the surgery will fix me so please cross your fingers, pray, or dance naked under the full moon for me…whatever it is you do to bring about results. I really need all the help I can get on this one. I will keep you in the loop on when the surgery is to happen and will soon put up my ‘studio hours’ so that you can come visit me and my characters in the works.

Until next time….night!

Erin

 
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Posted by on August 26, 2011 in A Trashy Novel, art, Back to school, charlie's head, Charlies Head Series, daily, erin, Evil Puppet Master, Evil Ring Master, illustration, middle, norberg, novel, pain, Painting, Puppet Master, steampunk, Story, Writing studio

 

My art studio has been born!!!

14 Aug

I just started designing my new place… It’s called THE STORY EMPORIUM. Below is a description of what it is.

The Story Emporium is an art studio where children’s illustration can be purchased in the form of altered jewelry, prints, originals or books. I like to call it so much more than a children’s bookstore because not only can visitors come in and watch a children’s illustrator at work but 2 times a week we have visiting authors and illustrators who are interviewed for a local television station and a web show! Following each interview will be a book signing. Each visiting author will have their books for sale at The Story Emporium! In addition to our visiting authors we will have our resident storyteller for story times all week! Like I said…it is so much more than a children’s book store!

If you are a children’s author or illustrator and would like to be considered for an interview please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Erin

 
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Posted by on August 14, 2011 in art, artists, books, charlie's head, charlies, Charlies Head Series, childrens, design, erin, illustration, illustrator, In the writing zone, kids and parents, lily, marketing, middle, norberg, novel, Painting, parenting, publishing, reading week, school vacation, sketch, sketchbook, steampunk, Story, Uncategorized, whalen, Writer's Block, Writers group, Writing studio

 

Completed painting

11 Jul

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Posted by on July 11, 2011 in A Trashy Novel, art, artists, charlie's head, Charlies Head Series, illustration, illustrator, middle, norberg, novel, Painting, steampunk, Story, Uncategorized, Writing studio

 

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Updating my Charlie’s Head Site this week

30 Apr

With all this writing I’ve been doing my Charlie’s Head website has fallen behind. It’s tough to be an author and illustrator these days because not only do you have to create work and publish it but then you have to keep up with the blogs, websites, and all the social media! It’s confusing is what it is. All of my twitter accounts are active and you can feel free to follow me on any of those. All of my websites have the link to follow and are listed below.

erintwhalen.com  — Erin is the tweeter and tweets about all of her writing and illustrating adventures as well as                                ups and downs.

charlieshead.com — Charlie is the tweeter and he tweets on everything he is experiencing and seeing in the                                     new novel “Charlie in Underland”

lilycopublishing.com — Lily is the tweeter and tweets on publishing trends, books, marketing, and all Charlie’s                                      Head books!

I have just updated Charlie’s Blog or should I say Charlie did (tee hee). I still need to put links to buy the picture books, add some sketches from my novel and some excerpts, then get the Clubhouse going as well as teacher plans and kids activities. So much to do and only two hands to do it with. Any advice on how I can streamline my work would be much appreciated. Also… if you know of any interns interested in helping out a Children’s Author & Illustrator PLEASE send them my way.

As far as the art studio goes it seems we are having a new studio space carved out for us because the old one we had our heart set on is still occupied. I will post more news on that as I hear it myself.

The novel is soooo close to finished I can feel it. I am so excited!

PLEASE let me know if you would like to be on my physical mailing list. I will be sending out postcards when the new novel is ready! Also, I will be mailing out events etc. that I will be doing relating to all my art and writing. Just email me at erinesquedesign@mac.com 

Once again, thanks for following, reading, and enjoying the artwork and books I LOVE creating for you.

Erin

 
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Posted by on April 30, 2011 in A Trashy Novel, books, charlie's head, charlies, Charlies Head Series, childrens, erin, head, illustration, illustrator, In the writing zone, kids and parents, lily, marketing, middle, norberg, novel, publishing, sketch, steampunk, Story, underground, whalen, Writing studio

 

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