Judging by the title I'm sure it's obvious that I've been busy working since I've gotten home from school. Although I am expected to continue making work for my thesis exhibition while I'm home, May has been my month off from school. To be completely honest I really haven't had any time to squeeze in even just a moment for school.
Since I've been home I have worked every weekend as a sports photographer shooting and selling at lacrosse and hockey tournaments. The hours are long and gruelling, but the gig pays well and I love the company that I work for.
On Friday evenings I coach a youth indoor Atomic volleyball program (ages 9-12 girls) for an hour and a half. Last week my beach volleyball coaching began and it will continue for Tuesday and Thursday nights for the next 5 or so weeks. Finally a couple weeks after that beach program wraps up, I'll start coaching another beach volleyball program on Tuesday nights till the end of the summer.
As you can see I'm just a little busy and on top of all of my guaranteed income jobs, I've been working rigorously on selling my art. On my second week back from school I completed a commission landscape/night-scape painting. I have a couple of other jobs lined up, but I'm always looking to do other custom paintings.
I've also been working hard on creating an Etsy shop. Etsy is a website where artists, crafters, artisans, and other people who make and sell quality goods, gifts, and items host online shops. If you haven't looked at the website it's the perfect place to find meaningful items and gifts for yourself, friends, and family. Of course I would love it if you would check out my shop first. I also shot an about me video for the my Etsy shop page and new headshots too!
Click this link >http://bit.ly/etsyshop-artbymallorydonen< to check out the Etsy shop.
Art Battle: 397 Vancouver, Red Room Ultra Bar, Vancouver BC
Lastly, are some updates on other art related things I've been doing and will be doing this summer.
On this past Thursday I competed in my second Art Battle in Vancouver. Although I didn't go through to the final round I still had a blast and I felt a lot more relaxed than the previous one I had done.
I submitted to another show at Hot Art Wet City in Vancouver. This is the piece that got in to the show called "Eat Yo Self". The theme of the exhibition is anthropomorphic cannibalism.
The opening reception for the show is Friday June 3 from 7-11pm and runs from June 2-25. If you're in Vancouver be sure to check it out!
Milk-o-holic, 9x12", Black ink and water-soluble pencils on bristol, Mallory Donen
I also got into "Back Alley Artists Night". I'll be showing some of my paintings at this event in downtown Vancouver.
Here's some more info:
The Back Alley Artists Night is an annual, one night showcase brought to you by The Purple Stapler. It features the work of emerging filmmakers, visual artists, slam poets, performance artists and live musicians from across the Lower Mainland and provides an opportunity for cross discipline networking while celebrating amazing art.
Date: June 4th, 2016
Location: CBC Studio 700 @ 700 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6B 2R5
Tickets are $15 online or at the door (cash and credit accepted).
Here's a link to the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/565689430279336/
A couple of weeks ago I received my copy of the publication "Modern Laundry" in the mail. Two of my photographs are featured and one of them is even a full spread!
I think that's about all there is to share at this point. If you're interested in receiving my newsletter email me at info@artbymallorydonen.ca. The newsletter will include updates like these and special discounts at my Etsy shop. Also if you or anyone you know is interested in having me complete a commissioned painting or mural I am always looking for more work.