Chel in the Land of ZNE

She's Electric!

The illustration Friday Theme for Friday is ELECTRICITY.  I thought of this long ago piece I created in honor of my wonderful friend Cinda Oliverio - right away.

See those electric wires in the background?  She reminds me of me, right now.  Things are hopping around here!  Don't forget that tomorrow, most of the 2008 class descriptions go up!  (www.ZNEcon.com)  Woo Hoo!

Have a great weekend everyone!  I'm heading out of town for the weekend today.  The kids and I are going to the wonderful Northern California town of Jenner to celebrate my best friend's 50th birthday!  Woo Hoo.  See you all soon!

What fun we had!

Here's that banner I was working on, on Tuesday.  It's about 4 feet wide by 2 feet tall.  Also, the magic wand on the left of the picture was created by Sarah Huckman, I got it as part of her Enchanted Swap, and the robins egg blue circle tag above the pink bow on the left side of the picture, is a wonderful glittery art tag created by Gail Schmidt.  It was her contribution to the ZNE Design Team Swap.  Thanks guys!  I had fun with it.  Can you tell?

Speaking of fun - what a blast we had at the First Wednesday Street Fair.  I have to say, as always - Mediteranean Pizza and Kettle Corn notwithstanding (thanks Gina - YUM!) the best part of the evening was hanging out with such fabulous crafty sistahs!

Here's Julee Herrmann and Iva Wilcox (L/R).

Oooh.  And look at this amazing doll by Iva.  The tall one with the theatre skirt.  I had to have it.  : D

Lucky me!

And here's Roni with all her beautiful bling.

Woo Hoo!

If you missed it, don't worry.  ZNE/PCM will be at First Wednesday through September.  Every first Wednesday of the month.  6-9 p.m. on Main Street in Pleasanton.  It is a wonderful outing for the whole family!

Have a great day everyone!

Come See us - We'll have a booth!

CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION - 1st Wednesday Street Party

The 2008 Pleasanton Downtown Association FIRST WEDNESDAY STREET FAIR season kicks off with our annual Cinco de Mayo themed Street Party. This month's featured band is local favorite, LA VENTANA.

Shop, dine and stroll your way through downtown Pleasanton. Visit our unique shops and restaurants and hit the middle of Main Street and the additional wide variety of businesses and community organizations who will have booths set up market their products and services as well as provide information.

Stop by the ZNE/PCM booth, and then stop in at the Beer and Wine Garden to experience Latin rock and salsa at it's best. It doesn't get any better than La Ventana! Salsa right into summer and enjoy their unique and exciting musical style! Click here to visit La Ventana's website!

Beer,including selections from Anheuser Busch and micro-brews from the Main St. Brewery will be on tap. Great wines from the Livermore Valley will also be available for purchase.

Main Street will be closed from St. John Street to Old Bernal Avenue from 5 to 10 p.m. There will be plenty of off-Main Street parking available. OUR BOOTH WILL BE LOCATED IN SPACE # 175 - Closer to the St. John end of the street.  Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Here's who will be there from ZNE/PCM in May:

Me & ZNE(!)

Iva Wilcox

Julee Herrmann

Roni Seabury

Lesley Riley Joins me on Circa Arte Tonight!

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

(California Time)

CALL IN LIVE:

(347) 324-5359

www.ZNERadio.com

 

Our Pause for a Cause Project this month is in memory of Lesley Riley's dear friend Lynn Meerkreebs Simpson:

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America

The prize giveaway on tonight's show is sponsored by:

Chel's Final Say -

www.ZNEcon.com

Learn a little more about the Partito Di Mezzi event planned for the 2009 ConvenZioNE!

(California Time)

CALL IN LIVE:

(347) 324-5359

www.ZNERadio.com

 

Our Pause for a Cause Project this month is in memory of Lesley Riley's dear friend Lynn Meerkreebs Simpson:

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America

The prize giveaway on tonight's show is sponsored by:

Chel's Final Say -

www.ZNEcon.com

Learn a little more about the Partito Di Mezzi event planned for the 2009 ConvenZioNE!

My how they grow!

Today's Illustration Friday theme is SEED.

It's funny, because they have all these categories you choose from when adding your illustration for the week - like:  Realism; Children's Art; Mixed Media - etc.  Yet, they don't have the category "Doodle like a Three Year Old."  Which, you know, I would pick everytime!

In any case, things have bee SO busy in the land of ZNE lately.  It was nice to have an excuse to just sit donw and play with my colored pencils, and, well... doodle like a three year old!

And speaking of seeds - and how busy I have been - I just can't even believe that the ZNE ConvenZioNE event - the seeds of which were planted over three years ago, way back when in our founding member group - has grown to such an AMAZING and extravagant celebration of artists and artistry.  With workshop instructors, performers and participants flying in from all over the country - ahve YOU checked it out yet?

Have a great weekend everyone!

Demystifying the Big Bad Business End of Things!

Hey everyone!  Just a heads up that I am teaching several art-business classes at Nova Studio in Point Richmond, at the end of May and end of June.

The most common questions I receive that are business related have to do with internet selling and marketing, and breaking into the local arts and crafts show scene.  I am more than happy to provide a whole whopping bunch of info on all those topics during the following classes:

The Art & Craft Show Circuit - May 24, 2008, Sat., 3-6pm
Social Networking for the Artist - June 21, 2008, Sat., 11am-2pm
Online Selling & Marketing - June 21, 2008, Sat., 3-6pm

And that's not all:

LIMITED TIME SPECIAL OFFER - SAVE UP TO $20:
When you enroll in at least 2 of Nova Studio's 4 business classes scheduled in April, May or June, you will save $5 off each class! So, if you sign up for 2 classes, you'll save $10, if you sign-up for 3 classes you'll save $15, and if you sign up for all 4 business classes you'll save $20. A great way to start your business off right - by saving money!

So don't miss out!  Hurry on over and register today, and add "business smarts" to your personal list of great qualities!

   

We're having a concert in our living room!

IN CONCERT in OUR LIVING ROOM!

Friday May 23, 2008

6:00 p.m.

We'll be feasting on a fiesta buffet, and dancing around as Jon Troast plays a live concert.  He's coming to us all the way from Wisconsin!  If you haven't heard Jon Troast's fabulous folksy rock, check out his website, and give him a listen, today!

www.JonTroast.com

Too fun, and wonderful.  Or here!  Check out this video:

(Now, before you ask - the answer is - no - I will not be tap dancing through his performance.  Ok, ok, at least, not as well as she does.)

I should note that I have the incredible Izabella to thank for mentioning on her blog, months ago, that Jon Troast was scheduling mini concerts all over the country, and because of that, I oh-so-optimistically threw my hat in ring. 

This year, it just seems everything is coming up roses.  Or, Troast-es.  : D

Thanks Bella!  When I say YOU ROCK, I'm totally serious.  Tee hee!

Have a great day everyone.

xo - Chel

Claudine Hellmuth Joins me on Circa Arte Tonight!

www.CLAUDINEHELLMUTH.com

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

(California Time)

CALL IN LIVE:

(347) 324-5359

www.ZNERadio.com

Our Pause for a Cause Project this month is:

International Child Art Foundation

The prize giveaway on tonight's show is sponsored by:

Chel's Final Say -

www.ZNEcon.com

Beyond Extraordinary is an understatement!

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION FOR THE 2008 EVENT IS NOW OPEN ~ AND WE ARE ALREADY PLANNING 2009 - CHECK OUT OUR INSTRUCTOR LINE UP!

(California Time)

CALL IN LIVE:

(347) 324-5359

www.ZNERadio.com

Our Pause for a Cause Project this month is:

International Child Art Foundation

The prize giveaway on tonight's show is sponsored by:

Chel's Final Say -

www.ZNEcon.com

Beyond Extraordinary is an understatement!

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION FOR THE 2008 EVENT IS NOW OPEN ~ AND WE ARE ALREADY PLANNING 2009 - CHECK OUT OUR INSTRUCTOR LINE UP!

Have I mentioned I am excited!

We have finally closed out our 2008 ZNE ConvenZioNE Instructor Roster - with one last extraordinary addition! ZNE IS THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE that Bernie Berlin will be joining us for our event, and teaching a workshop on Saturday 8/23!

Early Bird Registration is now open!

http://www.ZNEConvenZioNe.com

Cowgirl Round~up

Well, cowgal Chelise set off for the ranch yesterday, all dudded up in her denim and gingham dress!

(a lot of these pics are really blurry, but you get the idea.)  Isn't it fun to have an excuse to wear red RED red lipstick!

At Diablo Ranch where the wedding took place, I arrived early to help set the tables and get all the favors I made distributed.

I made 100 western cones filled with kisses:

And I decorated 100 little bubble bottles with these shabby tags:

I also made six pairs of western themed earrings which my soon-to-be sister in law gave to her bridesmaids as gifts:

(I even decorated the earring cards with toy cowboys, and the gift bags that she put the earrings in, with little toy horses.  So fun!)

At the wedding, the kids found the stable with the pool table, straight away:

 

Here is to hoping that you all had a wonderful weekend, and that you are all ready for a fabulous week. 

Keep your heart lifted, and your spirit ready for what may come.  You just never know what doors may open for you...