I just finished this painting called Cupid and Psyche, and now onto the next!

Cupid and Psyche, Oil on Board, 2012, Carollyne Yardley

Steam Punk Squirrel is getting around this big ‘ol world in so many fun and interesting ways!

I was contacted by Jacque Sutton, an Interior Design student at Southwest Florida College, Florida, USA, and she asked me if she could use the image of Steam Punk Squirrel for her project to design a room inspired by a painting!

Here is an overview of the project, and photo of the design board!

Southwest Florida College, Interior Design Program (design board by Jacque Sutton)

“I started Southwest Florida College in January. I am going for Interior Design. Our assignment was to design a room inspired by a  painting. I knew I wanted to do something different. I love squirrels and I even have one tattooed on my arm! I decided to start searching for “squirrel paintings”. It wasn’t long until I found this painting! I knew it was the one I wanted to use. I also loved the Sophisticated Squirrel, but I had used green in my previous project. I had fun picking out my fabrics, wall treatments, and flooring! The first fabric I found was the purple and black in the upper right corner of the board; it was perfect! When I presented the board, everyone loved it and I got many positive comments on the painting! When I got critiqued by my professor, she said it was the best board of the class. She took it to a conference to represent the school and now it is displayed in the front lobby of my school! I thoroughly enjoyed using your painting for my inspiration! Thanks again!”

Thanks again Jacque, I just adore your presentation board, and thanks so much for being inspired by Steam Punk Squirrel - and loving squirrels like I do!

So yah, this is a stretch for publicity, but WHATEV!

My friend and photographer Tony Bounsall emailed me to tell me I was mentioned in Chris Tyrell’s latest book called Making It! Case studies of Successful Canadian Visual Artists.

I thought this a bit premature, ’cause I’ve only been painting on the ground for about 18 months.
But then Tony explained I was mentioned as having helped another artist with their marketing.

AHA!

My former life and my new life merge yet again.

A special thanks to artist and former client Kristine Paton for mentioning me during her interview for the book!

Several years ago, my company Star Global (retired) used to work on her website, and I recommended she use Constant Contact as an easy email marketing system.

I bought copy of the book today, and look forward to reading all the tips and case studies, especially the section and interview with the fabo Kristine Paton!

Editors Note: When ya have a freaky spelling of yer name - after a while, you just give up.
But for anyone who cares - Carollyne is spelled with two LL’s, as in HELL, and one N as in HEAVEN.

Chris Tyrell, Making It, Case studies of Successful Canadian Visual Artist

I love the folks at Art Box Victoria, they take care of all my print needs from art cards to giclee reproductions, Victoria, BC

And they love Robot Squirrel!

They decorated their print shop on Douglas Street as a gigantic giclee reproduction of Robot Squirrel hanging on the wall next to prints by Duncan Regehr, Marty Machacek, and Sandy Terry.

Marty Machacek, Carollyne Yardley, Duncan Regehr, Sandy Terry (at ArtBox Victoria, BC)

http://www.artboxvictoria.com
info@artboxvictoria.com

250.381.2781

2504 Douglas
Victoria, BC
V8T 4M1

Check out this link with images at Life As A Human Art! And yes, I get the irony too.

Carollyne Yardley Art at Life As A Human Art

Bart Koubaa, De Brooklynclub, Querido Publishing (Amsterdam, Netherlands) and Carollyne Yardley art (published March 2012)

I was contacted in September 2011 by Gaia on behalf of  Querido, a Dutch publishing company.
One of their authors named Bart Koubaa requested the use of one my paintings titled, Steam Punk Squirrel, to be on the cover of his book.

Um - shout out to Bart - THANK YOU + A BIG SQUIRREL SMOOCH.

I’m not sure if you are supposed to conduct yourself in such matters, but I am very excited to see it in print!
My copy of the book arrived today - see pics below along with website links and press releases.

Bart Koubaa, De Brooklynclub - cover art by Carollyne Yardley

inside flap

Querido Publishing
http://www.querido.nl/

Purchase:
http://www.querido.nl/web/Auteurs/Boek-5/9789021441993_De-Brooklynclub.htm
http://www.bol.com/nl/p/nederlandse-boeken/de-brooklynclub/1001004011852958/index.html
http://www.bruna.nl/boeken/de-brooklynclub-9789021442006
http://fnac-e-boek.mijnboekhandelaar.com/?option=com_mbhbooksearch&Itemid=&task=gosearch&query=Mayer&qf=au

Articles:
http://www.pinkbullets.nl/2012/03/boekenclub/boekrecensie-de-brooklynclub-bart-koubaa-6219
http://www.athenaeum.nl/recensies/bart-koubaa-brooklynclub
http://www.zone09.be/wca_digi/agenda_detail/62/718322/De-Brooklynclub-van-Bart-Koubaa.html

I’m a maniac, maniac at the easel.
And I’m painting like I’ve never painted before.

Adapted lyrics from the song Maniac, everything feels relative, except that I stay fairly dry while painting.

This next painting is in progress with the black and white layer (awaiting colour). It is called Psyche and Cupid (my interpretation). Whether or not I keep the name by the time it’s complete, remains to be seen.

In progress

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un hanging with two Aliens?

So obviously I see things a bit differently. And missed my calling as a reporter for the National Examiner (as opposed the Enquirer).

My eyes adjust to shape and shadow, and turn people heads into squirrels for goodness sake.

So it only made me laugh, while I was reading the newspaper and came across this photo spread called, Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery (A2, National Post, Wednesday, January 11, 2012).

The article was comparing photos of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Vladimir Putin, both posing for similar photos ops (riding horses, posing with guns etc.).

I was looking at the photo of Kim Jong-un, and thinking, “Wow, when did he start hanging out with aliens? Does anybody know this? Well, they must, it’s in the newspaper? Huh, how weird that it hasn’t been turned into a big deal.” Well, then I stared, and stared at the photo thinking I must be nuts. It finally came into form that what I was seeing was a fellow with a giant hat and his face turned downward.

Anyhow, I was going to do a crazy painting with this as the subject matter, and I still might (if you see anyone else rip me off let me know). But I have three other things I’m working on, and this was too good not to just share it now.

So, can you see the Pitbull Alien and Cyclops? I have drawn around in blue pen in case you need extra help.

SOLD!

A big thank you to the Art Collector and Ellen Manning at the Victoria Emerging Art Gallery for another painting sold today.

Geisha Girl is off to her new home!

Geisha Girl Squirrel and QR Code | Oil on Board | 2011 | Carollyne Yardley

ROMANCE SQUIRREL IS STILL AVAILABLE - CONTACT ELLEN MANNING at the Victoria Emerging Art Gallery

Romance Squirrel | 10 X 14 | Oil on Board with frame | Carollyne Yardley