A Shameless Bid for Attention

I'm sure you guys know that I rarely talk up my own wares, but I just thought I'd mention that I'm sort of taking part in Etsy's "Christmas in July" event.  After all, Christmas is approaching and what better time to think about a winter holiday than mid-July?

Anyway, I'm offering 25% off everything at Rhodyart (www.etsy.com/shop/rhodyart), and here are a few of the cool things you can find

First, here's a card I particularly love that salutes the late great Freddie Mercury, the lead singer of Queen, who died an untimely death from AIDS in 1991.  The woman in the card has a major crush on him as I'm sure many people did in his time (and may still do)

Find it here

Next we have a collage on canvas I'm very fond of and will hate to see go, whenever someone chooses it.  It pictures a seamstress enrapt in creating some lovely piece of needlework.  This is actually the second version of the piece.  The first was purchased two years ago when I had a solo show at a local government building. 

You can buy it here

One thing I love to make are mini collages that can be displayed on a small easel that I include when someone buys them.  Many of my favorites have been sold, but there are still some I just love, like this one.  In the building where I live there is a twice weekly bingo game that is taken very seriously by its players.  I happen to dislike bingo intensely, but it was easy for me to consider the possibility of pro bingo players.  Since ESPN already broadcasts poker tournaments (and why are they considered sports anyway), I can see a time when bingo games are broadcast on tv.

Get your bingo fix here

As you know, I love making magnets and it's fun for me to see people enjoy them.  One of my current favorite magnets is this one - a riff on the song "I love Paris" written by the great Cole Porter and sung by legions of great crooners.  I think I've mentioned before that music provides inspiration for many of my works, and this is no exception.

Avoid Paris and find this magnet here

I should note, of course, that there's plenty more in them thar hills, and all of the items in my shop make great gifts for your favorite people - including yourself.  And, again, everything's 25% off til July 20.

There you have it - my occasional shameless self-promotion blog post.  Hope you enjoyed it!

later,
lin