I’ve just made my greeting cards available for purchase as single cards (previously offered as box sets only).

Choose from a set of 12 unique designs based on my silkscreened monoprint series called ‘Line Series.’

Each colorful card is printed with vibrant archival ink on bright white acid-free 100% cotton rag. Comes with a coordinating natural craft envelope in a plastic sleeve. Blank inside.

As promised, I’ve just made my Curiosities Series available for purchase on Artsicle.com. There are 14 original collages still available for purchase in this series of 18 (11″X14″ matted and framed).

Here’s a description of the series:

This series began in the printshop by creating a library of images that suggest the idea of strangeness and wonder in our natural environment. Images were printed onto Japanese rice paper and cut up into collage materials used to build compositions that abstracted their narrative qualities. Layers of ink were then built up on top of the collages using the screen printing process as a more intuitive and painterly method of working. The end result is a series of small and large mixed-media works that aim to deconstruct representational images into formal elements of texture and color.  ( artwork: 8″ X 10″ / mat & frame: 11″ X 14″)

* Reproductions are available as archival pigment prints in signed additions of 100. Each are ready to frame with 11 X 14″ mats, acid-free foam backing and archival sleeves).

Here’s a shot of the entire set: (the cost per print goes down when purchased in multiples)

Next week starts the 2012 inaugural Parsons Festival featuring undergraduate and graduate work from students across a range of disciplines. I plan to make it to a few select openings (see favorites below). It should be an eventful few weeks of great emerging talent!

Here’s details:

Parsons Festival 2012 showcases extraordinary work by students from the full range of Parsons’ programs. See firsthand the innovative, diverse work of tomorrow’s leaders in the world of art and design by attending thesis exhibitions, lectures, and special events throughout most of May. For more information, including a complete calendar of events, visit www.newschool.edu/parsons/festival. (May 1, 2012 – May 20, 2012)

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MFA DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION [AMT]

Saturday, May 05, 2012 – Sunday, May 20, 2012 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Opening Reception: Sunday, May 06, 2912, 7:00-10:00 p.m.

A two-week gallery exhibition featuring installations and performances, objects and apps, games and video, and interactive experiences that explore the dynamic role of technology in our current lives. These 80 projects represent a unique convergence of effort designed to explore issues related to technology–including its value. We invoke the playful, the informative, the employering, the critical, and the subersive to investigate emerging issues and provoke discussion. Students will discuss their work in a two-day symposium (on Tuesday, May 15, from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at 65 West 11th Street, 5th floor, 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. at 55 West 13th Street, 2nd floor and on Wednesday, May 16 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at 65 West 11th Street, 5th floor). Please note the Kellen Gallery is open to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday evenings. This exhibition takes place in two locations: 2 West 13th Street, ground floor, Kellen Gallery and 6 East 16th Street, 12th floor.

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BFA COMMUNICATION DESIGN AND DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY THESIS SHOWS [AMT]

Monday, May 07, 2012 – Sunday, May 20, 2012 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

See the work of more than a hundred graduating BFA Communication Design and Design and Technology students. Projects address a wide range of practical and theoretical concerns across a variety of media, inflected with their shared optimism about the role of design in a global context.

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PRINTMAKING SENIOR SHOW [AMT]

Monday, May 07, 2012 – Sunday, May 20, 2012 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Opening Reception: Wednesday, May 11, 6:30-9:00 p.m., 6 East 16th Street, 6th floor.

Parsons students working in etching, screenprint, woodcut, lithography, and other printmaking media showcase their artwork.

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SUSTAINABLE DESIGN: VIDEOS OF STUDENT WORK FROM BFA INTEGRATED DESIGN [SDS]

Monday, May 07, 2012 – Sunday, May 20, 2012 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

On display are a series of videos featuring a range of core projects by students in Parsons’ BFA Integrated Design program.

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THESIS EXHIBITION—ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR DESIGN, LIGHTING DESIGN, AND PRODUCT DESIGN – OPENING RECEPTION [SCE]

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

This exhibition of graduating students’ work includes drawings, models, and prototypes from the architecture, interior design, lighting design, and product design programs at Parsons. The exhibition takes place in the studio space created by the Parsons Design Workshop—its signature design-build program—where work desks and adjacent spaces convert to exhibition space.

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COLORING FASHION: SEMINAR ON NATURAL AND SYNTHETIC DYE IN TEXTILES TODAY [FASHION]

Friday, May 04, 2012 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

This one-day seminar and panel discussion brings together international experts from several fields to discuss economic, environmental, and socially sustainable improvements in the design of fashion and textile industries. This event is supported by grants from the Provost office Academic Events Fund and the School of Fashion, and is organized by faculty, Tamara Albu, David Goldsmith, and Luciana Scrutchen.

LOCATION: Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Auditorium, Sheila C. Johnson Design Center, 66 Fifth Avenue

ADMISSION: RSVP:http://coloringfashion.eventbrite.com

I’m thrilled to announce that original artwork for my series entitled  ’Line Series Monoprints‘ is now available for rent or purchase at Artsicle.com.

Artsicle is a NY-based online marketplace for original artwork run by Alexis Tryon since 2010. I’m excited to be collaborating with their team and will be making more original mixed-media collages available on the site soon. Take a look at some other artists highlighted on the site including these favorites of mine: Simona Prives, Daniel Rosenbaum and Bradley Butler.

Here ‘s a brief description about the company:

Collecting art is currently an intimidating, expensive, and a life-long commitment to a particular piece of work. Artsicle makes it accessible, affordable, and fun to get started collecting. All of our artists are hand-selected for their talent and unique style in the ever-changing art scene. Collecting their work allows you to support these talented individuals and own a piece of tomorrow’s art history. Artsicle is here to help you discover your personal taste in art, from the comfort of your couch. Let us get to know you, as we provide recommendations you’re sure to enjoy. When you’re ready, you can enjoy your favorite pieces at home, starting at $25/month with our rental program, and purchase any artwork you fall in love with. ~ Artsicle.com

I don’t mind days like this so much… makes a day in the studio that much more productive.

My favorite tree just outside my bedroom window upstate is about to bloom. It marks the start of spring and the time of year we bought our place two years ago. Sadly, it’s only in full bloom for about a week so I try not to miss it. It’s buds are starting to burst despite the snow.

Excited to get upstate this past weekend for just one night to see everything start to bloom, instead we were greeted with 8 inches of snow! So much for early spring. Just as beautiful though. I took these photos in Kerhonkson, just south of the Ashokan reservoir.



Looking forward to the opening weekend of Dekalb Market – a downtown Brooklyn indoor/outdoor marketplace built from recycled shipping containers that takes over an entire block (voted best New York Architecture of 2011 by New York Observer). The Spring Weekender, scheduled for April 7th & 8th, 10-6pm, will include a bunch of great activities including: 40 retail & food vendors, a curated flower and garden market, classes and workshops around cooking, farming, gardening and crafting, live music , and beer  & wine. I’m excited to check it out.

Take a look at this LA Times article covering great design shops in LA’s Highland Park area. This shot above features some of my Curiosities Prints with Lily King’s bud vases and pots at Matters of Space.

Earlier this week I hosted our second Art Swap for Winter 2012. (hoping to have one of these each season) The night was so much fun and a great exchange of ideas, working methods, professional opportunities and beautiful creations. I feel so lucky to know such talented and passionate women here in Brooklyn – each creating impressive careers for themselves in art, design and artisan trades. The attendees for this gathering ranged from fine artists and illustrators to artisan chocolatiers and documentarians. I loved the mix! Everyone had something incredible to offer and I’m thrilled with what I got to keep (thanks Sam!).

~ Amy Finkel (left) & Sam Hahn (right)

Thanks to everyone who came out! including: Samantha Hahn (illustrator), Amy Finkel (documentary filmmaker), Vadis Turner (mixed-media fine artist), Angharad Bailey (prop stylist), Chrissy Fichtl (of Apotheke Soaps), Danielle Lawrence (of Raaka Chocolate), Jenny Wong (textile designer & esthetician extraordinaire), and my lovely roomate, CJ Freshour.

Stay tuned for the next Swap this spring – perhaps on the rooftop garden, BBQ/Margarita style!