Haven’t updated in a while, partly because I haven’t done much on the art front, but mostly because my partner and I picked up and moved across an ocean to spend a year abroad in New Zealand. Will have more to say once we’re more settled.
Rearranging.
January 12, 2010 by corardensEtsy update.
November 22, 2009 by corardens2009 Thanksgiving Update!
This month, give thanks for my hoarding tendencies! For I have more flea-market jewelry than I will ever wear, and more beads and other supplies than I’ll ever put to use! So look for some new-to-you items under the Destash section! 
Also, in regards to items I actually put effort into, I am now offering some of my felt-lined hollow books, plus a special blend of herbal tea that I hope you’ll all enjoy!
And as always, traditional and original pysanky, plus some diverting paintings to liven up the home!
Due to their fragile nature, eggs must ship Priority Mail. US and Canada only, for now. Paintings, jewelry and books go first class anywhere!
More items are always being added! Stay tuned, and thanks for looking! 
SlavFest!
October 1, 2009 by corardensOnce again, I will be vending my pysanky at the Slavic Festival in Saratoga. Details here: http://www.stnicholassaratoga.org/st-nicholas-russianslavic-festival-october-3rd-and-4th
Oil on velvet!
August 29, 2009 by corardensI’d heard mixed ideas (some say Leeteg did it, some say it doesn’t last), but looks good so far!
Newest velvet, another Haeckel tribute.
July 27, 2009 by corardens
Latest velvet: the inimitable Steve Jobs.
July 15, 2009 by corardens
Art show!
May 5, 2009 by corardensMy jellyfish on black velvet is on display at West Valley College along with other student works until May 10th! :happy dance:
Velvet jelly.
April 19, 2009 by corardens
First large-scale NEARLY complete velvet painting, using acrylic paints. Image inspired by Ernst Haeckel’s lithographs.
I will nerve up eventually and try using oils, as that’s what Edgar Leeteg supposedly used. Some claim that oil separates weirdly on velvet, though. I’d love a clear answer on this.
First completed oil painting.
April 17, 2009 by corardens
Oil on canvas panel, completed as an assignment for a beginning painting class I’m taking at West Valley College. Painting is the one field of art I have never felt sufficiently self-taught at, but with just a few paintings under my belt (in both acrylic and oil) I feel pretty competent so far.
Yatta!
March 14, 2009 by corardensEtsy shop is now live!
corardens.etsy.com
Barely in time for the equinox, but Easter’s still off a ways at least!
