Tann Starr Sketchbook Chronicles: Angelina Jolie Portraits

Today we start the mixed media paintings of one of my fave people, Angelina Jolie. Previously, I sketched a few graphites and inked a couple of pages trying to figure out what type of expression I'd like to capture for AJ's portrait. I spent the entire day on lock-down having another Angelina Jolie movie marathon while my neighbors were kind enough to feed me (Nydia does that a lot when I start obsessing over my drawings - LOL).

We're going to start another digital film for the mixed media paintings and do a bit of time lapse photography so you can see the next three Angelina's being created. I promised I'd let you guys see what I do when I play in my paint so stay tuned for a sneak peek at what's coming to the summer salon at Ward Nasse.

This YouTube gives you a brief behind the scenes peek at creating one of the sketches selected for the Women In Art 2011 Exhibition. We're still framing pages from my sketchbooks so I may be swapping out a couple of pieces during the interim of the exhibit because I'm having a bit of fun meeting new people who love Angelina's work and I thank you all for the kind e-mails. ;-)  

Ward Nasse Gallery: Women In Art 2011 Exhibition (Rain Party Saturday March 5th)

International Curator: Leda Maria: E-mail: ledaarte@gmail.com

Ward Nasse Gallery

178 Prince Street New York NY (212) 925 - 6951

Opening Reception: March 5th 7 to 10 PM

Remember this conversation, the one where I got my hiney handed to me? Being fussed at inspired me to pick up the phone and call my art representatives. Guess what? The curator approved adding some of the pages from my sketchbook to the show. I stated the other day that I might give one of my Angelina Jolie portraits to the gallery based on a request from a fan who has been hounding me about being mad stingy with the Angelina eye candy.

Your wish is my command...

Being one of those Brazen Careerist converts who is totally into taking the business advice of Penelope Trunk, I dropped an AJ portrait off last night so they could make an informed decision regarding the caliber of my latest creations. I'll be bringing five more mystery selections later this evening (yes, it's true - no one knows exactly what's in store for them until I get there - LOL).

I bet you'd love to see the digital film on them. I confess to hoarding the eye candy and shall tease you with some of it later because I know everyone can't come on such short notice.

Normally one does not join an exhibit already in progress so I would like to publically thank the curator and gallery owner for not only embracing my art but also for allowing me to throw a Rain Party at the reception with my friends. I have some lovely portraits to share with you so stay tuned for the YouTubes later this evening. I promise you will not be disappointed. My friends are picking over them and I'll have the finalists by lunch time.  

Come hang out with a bunch of international and American artists. Besides the fact that we're mad fun, you may actually make a new creative friend who can cover your walls with just about anything that can be imagined. There will be wine... There will be food... There will be me doing a CD signing.

My favorite brick and mortars will be mingling with Rainers so if you want to meet some of your favorite bloggers while discovering cool new works of art this is your free ticket to an Active Rain get together in New York City.

Did I mention that women from nearly every continent will be represented with works in painting, sculpture and photography in celebration of International Women's Day at the Ward-Nasse Gallery in New York City?  

For those of you who don't know what that is, here's a when, where, what and why quote:

When:  Tuesday 8 March 2011
Where: Everywhere
What:   International Women's Day (8 March) is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. In some places like China, Russia, Vietnam and Bulgaria, International Women's Day is a national holiday.
Why:  Suffragettes campaigned for women's right to vote. The word 'Suffragette' is derived from the word "suffrage" meaning the right to vote. International Women's Day honours the work of the Suffragettes, celebrates women's success, and reminds of inequities still to be redressed.   http://www.internationalwomensday.com

The exhibit "Women in Art 2011" is set to run from March 1st to March 31st, 2011

 
Participating artists:

Carolyn Tann-Starr (USA), Andrea Pandolfi (Brazil), Ann Nyberg (USA), Carla Stancati (Brazil), Drica Queiroz (Brazil), Flory Menezes (Brazil), Gabriela Henkel (Mexico), Joanne Savoie (Canada), Leda Maria (Brazil), Lerou ( Canada), Maggie Verón (Argentina), Mahin Noormah (Iran), Michele Bruniera (USA), Negareh Ayat (Iran), Samantha Lu (Taiwan), Suzanna Schlemm (Brazil), Tais Melillo (USA).

 Are you coming?

Come on... I throw cool parties with my friends and how can you not support women celebrating women from all over the world? Seriously... (LOL) ;-)