love this paper blog. love.

artprize wallpaper 1b, originally uploaded by ArtPrize.

Please choose my work for display in your space.

Thank you,Yolanda

public painting, originally uploaded by yodraws.

As always, it was amazing to paint at this year’s UICA Live Coverage. About 60 excellent artists from Grand Rapids, Michigan and beyond created works for auction. I, despite a zero art budget, came home with a few goodies to hang on my walls. I also came home, with Live Coverage buzz, energized to create more work.

Come see me paint at UICA this year.

Starting a new project always leads to pulling out every art book around the house. Old American Illustration annuals, Communication Arts magazines, Picasso and Kahlo picture books are recruited to help spark inspiration. I think every artist relies on old masters to help with the task of problem solving a new piece of work. Here is a short list of the old and not so old art masters that are helping me out today: 

Kiersten Essenpreis

Jean-Michel Basquiat

M.C. Escher

Diane Bigda

Terrance Cummings 

An illustrator friend of mine sent me this link further solidify my love for Maira Kalman. Thank you, Elizabeth.

with this. prrrrr!

detail of poppies, originally uploaded by yodraws.

Holland Friends of Art Tulip Time Exhibit
In Celebration of the Tulip
At the Holland Area Arts Council
April 24 - May 24
Opening Reception: Thursday, May, 1, 6-8pm

bloom, originally uploaded by yodraws.

lure, originally uploaded by yodraws.

an installation at the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts by Beili Liu. I had some trippy moments while taking pictures of this in the dark. Maybe I was just hungry. Anyway, I dig the double meaning of the title “Lure” and the link to the chinese proverb about red thread and love and stuff. It is only on display until May 16, so get going.