Tangled Threads Photoshoot

My life still amazes me sometimes. The connections I make are solid and lasting. They feed my soul and the people I get to work with understand my need for collaboration, muse and then space. I am not that great at producing a custom order with strict parameters, instead I like an idea that is brought to me with the freedom to make it my own. This is exactly what happened on the photoshoot with Tangled Threads.

First I just want to say the combination of two outstanding people such as Jarquin and Jen make an amazing connected team as Tangled Threads. Jarquin and I have been working with each other for over a year now. He continues to inspire me and create challenging work that makes me grow as an artist. You can see all of his adventures at www.thejarquin.com. I was just introduced to Jen only a week ago but already I feel a connection that I think will bring some amazing creativity and collaboration. She runs The People's Republic out of Portland, and according to their mission, I am fully supportive of what they are doing. Check them out at http://thepeoplespdx.com/ and get involved!

Now on to the shoot. This was a couple weeks of planning, meeting and preparing for this to all come together. The Goal: To capture their 2 different looks for their new website www.thetangledthreads.org and give them options for print and posters.

Here are some of the shots from the photoshoot. You can see more on my facebook page https://www.facebook.com/AutumnSteamArtist Please "like" and share...let the world know what we are doing!

Something New, Something Sad, Something Great!

I have some amazing new artwork, journals, paintings (yes, paintings), photography and ideas! I finished Anguiano Art's Journal and case and gave it to him in person at our last Emerge Underground art show in Portland. It was great seeing his awe and appreciation and gaining a new friend out of our art trade. I know he loves the journal and will always treasure it!

I also created a stunning journal for Dana McCarty, lead singer for Faerabella. Her journal is called "The Element of Music" and it will be a great song writer's journal. She is an amazing artist and the band has a dark cabaret jazz sound that will blow your mind. I hope to work on dressing the band this winter. I just can't work with fabric when it is 90 degrees outside.

After my drawing class in May I have been spending a lot of free time painting and drawing. I am just honing my skills but the things I have created have blown my mind. I have uploaded the images to my Deviant Art site so you can view my new photography and painting portfolio. I have to upload hundreds of pictures still, but you can see what I have here : http://autumnsteam.deviantart.com/gallery/

On a more personal note, my sweet great dane of 9 years died in my arms on July 29th. I am still grieving his loss and miss him every day.

But on a sweet happy note, we have adopted a bouncing baby boy!!! We welcomed Juno into our lives just 2 days ago. He is a white German Shepherd and very sweet, cuddly and smart. I am looking forward to hours of fun playing fetch.

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I made it to the top 10!

I am super excited to say I made it to the top 10 artists on Artslant.com! They said there were over 700 entries and I am featured in the top ten. Check it out... http://www.artslant.com/ny/articles/show/30992

I am also going to use Artslant as my online gallery. I will be updating it as often as I can. I have hundreds of pieces to add still, I just need to find time. http://www.artslant.com/global/artists/show/272526-autumn-anglin

Anguiano Art Trade: Gathering Supplies

I just spent the past 4 days gathering supply paper and finding the perfect beginning book cover for Aguiano Art's trade. This journal is going to be a steampunk sea and ship themed with splashes of maps, charts, illustrations and art pages. There will be plenty of blank paper as this is going to an amazing artist. I am planning on heading out to the shop right now to start on the cover. I will post pictures as I make this one. I have a feeling this is going to be one of my new favorites...lots of love going in to this!

Steampunk Guitar Power Supply--Custom Order

 Check out our new power supply we developed for Electron Blue Music! It is a steampunk power supply for your guitars! We love how this turned out with a brass top and wood sides. It is so beautiful and functional. Look for it in Electron Blue Music's online store.

I love gears so much!

Steampowered Clock in Vancouver, BC

I just returned from a trip to Vancouver, BC. It was a whirlwind adventure including traffic jams, long walks, the Sea Bus and this STEAM POWERED CLOCK!!! Wow such an exciting thing to see in the middle of the Gas Town district!