new in store

I've recently added quite a bit of art to my Society 6 store.  Support your local starving artist. :)

xo,
Katy

dreams and disasters

 

When He gives quietness, who then can make trouble? - Job 34.29 

Macarons and chalkboard art, because today hasn't been the easiest.

xo,
Katy

that time i had an art show

 

As a young girl, I never even thought to dream that one day I would host an art show. Sure, I loved art. When I wasn't pestering my father with ridiculous questions or writing, I was drawing. My mother was an artist, and taught me the fundamentals of sketching at a young age. I fell in love with art. It has always been, and will always be, an integral part of who I am.

Of course, I'm no Picasso. I never dreamed anyone would want to look at my art, let alone pay for it. Back over the summer, the art director at Rocketown asked me if I'd be interested in hosting an art show. (She heard about me from a friend and took a peek at my work on Facebook.) I was ecstatic! We tried booking the show on multiple occasions, with each one falling through. I eventually forgot about the opportunity, and hoped that some day I might find some other form of exposure for my art.

In December, I got a message from Kayla, the director. They wanted to book me again! This time, things fell into place. I was able to get six pieces together before my opening date. I was nervous: so much so that I dropped every single piece of artwork into a puddle on the way into the building. (A near meltdown ensued.) I was sure no one was going to show up, and no one was going to like my art. It was going to be like that episode of The Office where Pam hosts an art show. (You know the one. I know you do.)

To my relief, over twenty of my closest friends and family stopped by. Many of them stayed for the entirety of the two hour reception. I sold two pieces (which, apparently, set a record for an opening night!). I have never felt so loved and blessed as I did that night. The outpouring of love and support I was given astounded me. My face hurt from smiling. I am so blessed to have been given this opportunity. God knew I needed it. He always provides.

If you're interested in visiting, my art is up until January 27th. All of the proceeds will go toward the mission trip I'm taking to Spain and Morocco in a month and a half. Believe me, I need all the funds I can get for that! :) If you don't live in the Nashville area, take a look at my online store. All of the money I'm making from it will go toward my trip as well.

xo,
Katy

all that is gold does not glitter

This is one of my all-time favorite Tolkien quotes. I needed a new phone case, and was browsing around on Society6. I found a super cute one with this quote. But as always the "those" was left out. If you're going to quote someone, at least do it properly. So I made this. And it's now on Soceity6. AND it's available as an iPhone case. ;) Just click "store" in my banner to head to my Society6 store.

All that is gold does not glitter,

Not all those who wander are lost;

The old that is strong does not wither,

Deep roots are not reached by the frost.

From the ashes a fire shall be woken,

A light from the shadows shall spring;

Renewed shall be blade that was broken,

The crownless again shall be king

J.R.R. Tolkien

xo,katy

you are more

 

Lately, I've been really inspired by typography. So I made this.

xo,

Katy

life in pins

Wheh. This is a hard one. Like just about everybody else, I have a slight addiction to Pinterest. I love possibilities, ideas, dreams, and pictures, so when it comes to Pinterest, I'm like a kid at a cheese store. (Wait, you don't get super excited about cheese? Right. That's just me. moving on...) I saw this on the lovely Hannah's blog, and decided to link up at Olivia's blog. It's such a great idea.

My life in pins. 

Source: thisiscolossal.com via Katy on Pinterest

Source: thatkindofwoman.tumblr.com via Katy on Pinterest

Source: a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net via Katy on Pinterest

Source: weheartit.com via Katy on Pinterest

Source: thegirlwhokeepsdreaming.tumblr.com via Katy on Pinterest

Source: bhldn.com via Katy on Pinterest

Source: Uploaded by user via Katy on Pinterest

Source: greenweddingshoes.com via Katy on Pinterest

Source: etsy.com via Katy on Pinterest

Source: etsy.com via Katy on Pinterest

Source: malloryelisabeth.tumblr.com via Katy on Pinterest

Source: thepapermama.com via Katy on Pinterest

Source: Uploaded by user via Katy on Pinterest

Source: stumblingoverchaos.tumblr.com via Katy on Pinterest

Source: piccsy.com via Katy on Pinterest

Okay, that was pretty hard. Pinterest is such a great inspiration tool. If I feel like I need an idea for something, Pinterest is usually the first place I turn. My close friends and I will spend more time than I care to admit repinning each other and freaking out about the cute crafts, clothes, and quotes we find. If you're a Pinterest addict like I am, you should definitely link up!

xo,
Katy

i'll be home for Christmas

I'm home! I'm home, I'm home, I'm home! Finals are over, and I have a month full of nothing but reading, spending time with family and friends, drinking too much coffee, doing too much writing and too much painting. I have a few fun trips planned, too. There will be lots of picture taking and staying up late. I really needed this mini-vacation--this semester was rough!

Did I mention I get to see Mannheim Steamroller live next week? I'm so excited. Their music plays non-stop here at home around the holidays.

I adore Christmas music. Here's a playlist to get you in the mood for decorating or gift-wrapping!

xo,
Katy

my mom, the artist

I come from a very artistic and musical family. My dad has played in many folk and bluegrass groups. He's also owned a recording studio and used to make pottery. My mom was a teacher, a cook, an interior designer, a florist, as well as an artist. She was an excellent sketcher, but her paintings were absolutely beautiful.

I was out rummaging through our garage today (because that's my idea of fun...) and I found a few of her paintings. Most of these are from the late 60s/ early 70s, which means she would have been around my age. Young and fun and newly married. I'm so much like her. (Just kidding. I'm not married.)

She's the one who taught me to draw. We would spend hours outside drawing whatever we could think of. She also got me really interested in painting. I think that foundation in art really helps me when it comes to photography and graphic design. 

Well, I'm off to a haunted corn maze with my best friend and a bunch of her college friends that I've never met. Oh fun!

xo,
Katy