Exploring the Earth Goddess

This weekend was dedicated to doing some model and location scouting for my next few "Earth Goddess" body painting photo shoot sessions.

 Danny Ebru and I explored the Tillamook State Forest and then The Coves around Seaside. During our drive out to the coast we really lucked out finding an unmarked faery trail right off of the highway that lead straight to this super purdy deep green river.

 Danny took some test shots to get a feel for the lighting and various particulars of the spot.

I think this will be a perfect place to paint and photograph my next model!

Speaking of models, I am getting a great response from my newly submitted casting call for the "Earth Goddess" project.  All that is left to do now is scheduling and a bit o' logistics. Wish us luck!

Much love,
-Chelsea Rose 

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Artly goodies, bits and pieces.

Hello peoples!

Just wanted to share a few glimpses of new Artly Goodies:


snapshot of my new canvas prints for sale!
(displayed in this photo at the Portland Saturday Market.)



9"X6"original acrylic painting by Chelsea Rose
...Glad for an extra day to play with a bit o' paint.

My trio of fancy framed original pen and ink drawings. $50 each.
I really dig the metal filigree :)


And last but not least:

My pen and ink drawing of Kali the Goddess of time and change.
Thinking about painting her!


Check my etsy shop for new listings!

Blessings,
-Chelsea Rose

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New Painting, Work In Progress Video, Pop Up show and more!

Hello folks,

I finished the painting I have been working on:

"Entwined"

10" x 30" Original acrylic painting on canvas

by Chelsea Rose

And as promised, I have the time lapse recording of the creative process ready for you're viewing pleasure.
Check it out!

Kinda crazy, no?
The painting took me about 7 hours to complete over a string of 45 minute sessions. Good times.

I finished it just a few days before a pop up art show Danny Ebru and I did in Vancouver last night:

I was stoked to get to bring a bunch of my new work out of the art cave for a night.


This short but sweet event was held inside NorthWestShirts. The most dreamy of music lit up the night and was preformed by Quetzal. It all felt wonderful, so I am most thankful.

In other news, here is a look at the month so far via instagram:

Closeup photo of the purple creature from "Entwined."
 Yay for sparkles and freckles. Or perhaps even spreckles?

I painted a pair of TOMS for my lil cousin. It was fun and I enjoyed the way they came out so I am now offering to do custom paint jobs for folks who are interested. Art for your feet!  Check out my  online listing here.

Random lil snipp-its of our art infested home.

Dreads are getting longish!

...lots more photos to be seen here

So yup, thats it for now. I will be doing a bit of regrouping as I get my next painting concept all polished up. I also have plans for more 'Earth Goddess" body art photo shoots in the very near future.

Best wishes!
-Chelsea Rose

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Work in Progress, Portland Saturday Market, Sold Painting

Greetings Earthlings and "other,"

I meant to write this blog on Sunday but here we are :)

I got some more work done on my current painting in progress:

I realize I have already blabbed about this in my last post...but I can't wait to show you the time lapse video I am recording. It will show the entire creative process from start to finish. The camera is on loan from a friend and its pretty cool cuz you can strap it to your head! Anyhoo...stay tuned for that. It shouldn't been too much longer, this painting seems to be manifesting pretty fast.

In other news, I am very excited to announce that I recently sold one of my original paintings, "The Goddess of the Hunt."

SOLD

Goddess of the Hunt

14"x14" original acrylic painting on canvas

by Chelsea Rose Rippel

I am very excited this painting has found a good home. I meet with the private collector this Saturday to deliver it over. Since I am soon to depart with "The Goddess of the Hunt" I have hung her in my living room, to better enjoy her company while she is around. I am realizing when I look at the painting and think on the creative intentions that worked to produce it, I feel strong and confident. I think this painting really does kick out some powerful sacred feminine, soul power energy and I do so hope that the buyer will feel it too and benefit from it as I have!

So yes, I am feeling very excited and grateful.

...But have no fear! If you really like this painting and want to enjoy it in your own home I have some really beautiful 8"x 10" giclee prints of her for sale:

8"x 10" giclee prints are $15 in my etsy shop. Check out the sale listing here.

And...we kicked butt this past weekend down at the Portland Saturday Market!

This is our second year being vending members of the PSM. The first year was highly experimentive, so this year a lot of the kinks and loose ends are figured out and I am thinking we have really begun to tap into our potential out there. As always there is lots of room for improvement and we are constantly dreaming up new products and booth layout plans. But yea...startin to feel a groove with the whole thing. Looking forward vending this coming weekend and hope to see you there if you are in the area!

Best wishes always,

-Chelsea Rose

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Started a new painting! Work In Progress photos

Ello folks!

Its Sunday night and I'm feeling pretty good about the weekend accomplishments.

Yesterday I sold my art down at the Portland Saturday Market and did really well. The weather was sweet and there was just a tun of people out and about. It really is starting to feel like spring.

And today I started a painting that has been rattling inside my head for about two months now:

This is my India ink drawing/outline over the stretched canvas.

...and a look at the first layers of acrylic color.

Oh! And I got a hold of this nifty HD wide screen digital camera, and I have been recording my self painting this peice and aim to have a full time lapse video of the creative process from start to finish. So yes, stay tuned to check that out!

...So thats that. More updates soonish.

Much love and light,

-Chelsea Rose

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New Painting, Kickstarter.com Rewards and News

Wow! Has it really been a month since my last post? Oops! It's been a tad crazy as of late, but more on that later.

Check out my new painting!

"Facets of Self Realization"

18"x24"

original acrylic painting

by Chelsea Rose

....I took a lot of "work in progress" shots while making this one...

But as always it began with a pen and ink outline on canvas

....and the painting progressed with lots of gradual color and highlight layering.

I had a lot of fun painting this one especially because I could feel myself, my technique and my style evolving in certain small degrees.

Cant wait to get started on my next piece! And yes, I do have some concept sketches ready. I suspect I should have my under drawing on the canvas by the end of this coming week so stay tuned, there shall be photos!

And YAY! My "Earth Goddess" body art and photography expedition was fully funded on kickstarter.com! Thanks so much to everyone who helped spread the word and donate.

I am so lucky to have such support. It's extremely inspiring!

As a big THANK YOU to all my project backers I am sending off these limited edition, high quality giclee prints of the very first released image from my unfinished series:

...Yep, these purdy prints will be shipped out tomorrow. Thanks again!

What else have I been up to?

Well, the Portland Saturday Market has opened up for the year, so I have been selling art!

....So yes, its good to be doing some art vending again and there is much more opportunities to come as spring begins to bud.

But honestly for the past couple months I have not been able to give my art projects the attention I have been in the routine of providing. Not too long ago I was suddenly laid off from my day job(Thats right folks! I am a mild mannered receptionist by day, and wacky artist by night.) This left me scrambling to find a new one in hopes to keep my art supply budget up. After feverishly hunting I found myself a new job. But of course with any new job the first few weeks have been quite demanding. BUT I feel I am starting to get the hang of things and balance is returning...which means ITS TIME TO PAINT!

So hi there! Thats whats going down. I will be posting very soon with the first look at my new painting in the works.

Till then...best wishes,

-Chelsea Rose

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Finished Painting: The Specimen Collector + work in progress photos and news

I finished a painting and wanted to share it:

The Specimen Collector
Original acrylic painting by Chelsea Rose

...I had a lot of fun painting and documenting the creative process with this piece:


The creative process began as a goofy pencil drawing made one rainy day at work while on lunch.


I then took the drawing home and drew out the concept on a stretched canvas.



Began adding the first rough color layers in the background and figure/flowers.


Really started having fun with painting the trees and working on her dress design.


Here she was near completion next to my other current paintings in the works.
...So yes, shes all done. Now I'm just waiting for the paint to cure before gloss varnishing and then she shall be ready to be admired by the world!

In other news this weekend was one of those "don't want to leave the cozy bedroom" kind of days.

Thus, I setup my sketch box easel in the bedroom so that I could paint where it was warm while watching movies.


It was very nice. And I got a good bit of work done on my painting...she is almost finished!

I also am SUPER excited about how well my Kickstarter.com "Earth Goddess" fundraising project is going!

Only 3 days left and I have raised $930...which means I need to raise just $70 more to meet my goal of $1000. We can do it! Please donate if you can. The support will be greatly appreciated. Keep the "Earth Goddess" body art photography series alive!

Much Love and Light,
-Chelsea Rose
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