MichelleX creative http://www.michellex.com Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:17:14 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 The Wounded Woman http://www.michellex.com/blog/the-wounded-woman/ http://www.michellex.com/blog/the-wounded-woman/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:41:58 +0000 admin http://www.michellex.com/?p=1854
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Stunning photography and a heart-breaking story.

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Untitled
23×8.5 oil on wood
$120
Visit Shameless Grounds
2650 Sidney Street,  Saint Louis, MO 63104.
Until March 3.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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]]> http://www.michellex.com/blog/painting-for-sale/feed/ 0 Showcase365 Project http://www.michellex.com/blog/showcase365-project/ http://www.michellex.com/blog/showcase365-project/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:36:18 +0000 MichelleX creative http://mxcreative.tumblr.com/post/16983072997 Sam Davis Studios showcases local artists every day for a year and is looking for artists to promote. Details below: 

City of birth, education/internships/volunteer work/awards, short bio of concepts or interest (could be as few as 100 words) current project and employment, and contact info in case anyone would like to showcase you themselves in a gallery space or for commissioned work. In addition I need a photo of your workspace, yourself, and your work. 

Email: samdavisstudios@gmail.com 
The blogsite is samdavisstudios.wordpress.com

]]> http://www.michellex.com/blog/showcase365-project/feed/ 0 New Paintings for Shameless Grounds Feb Exhibit http://www.michellex.com/blog/new-paintings-for-shameless-grounds-feb-exhibit/ http://www.michellex.com/blog/new-paintings-for-shameless-grounds-feb-exhibit/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:53:52 +0000 admin http://www.michellex.com/wp/?p=530 These works were specifically painted for the SG Valentine’s / Mardis Gras exhibit, opening this Saturday 7pm. The exhibit will continue through March 3. Apologies for the less than optimal photo quality.

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For this reason, I will be offline and in blackout tomorrow for 24 hours in protest of SOPA.

]]> http://www.michellex.com/blog/sopa-blackout-wednesday/feed/ 0 The Daily X – Girl to Worm http://www.michellex.com/blog/the-daily-x-girl-to-worm/ http://www.michellex.com/blog/the-daily-x-girl-to-worm/#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:59:07 +0000 admin http://www.michellex.com/wp/?p=535 This piece is a somewhat brutal commentary on what I found conflicting about rising through the ranks of girl to woman.

]]> http://www.michellex.com/blog/the-daily-x-girl-to-worm/feed/ 0 The Daily X – Victory http://www.michellex.com/blog/the-daily-x-victory/ http://www.michellex.com/blog/the-daily-x-victory/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:00:52 +0000 admin http://www.michellex.com/wp/?p=640 A couple of years ago, a friend was going through a really rough time. I painted this to remind him that no matter how small you feel, there is great strength to be found within. At times, life requires a brutal attitude.

“Bring it on! Whatever it takes, in the end I will stand Victorious.”

This piece is 16×20 oil on canvas and is currently residing at the friend’s house.

 

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2650 Sidney Street
Saint Louis, MO 63104

Join us January 21 from 7pm – 9pm in welcoming our newly exhibiting artists.
This event is free and open to the public. Exhibition continues through March 3rd.

Meet our artists and view the stunning work on display!

Molly Algernon
Lon Brauer
Laura Schoonover
Jim Horne
Joel Curtis (Curt)
Gothic Pixie
Keith Roberts
Kitty Sposato
Rocky Andreotti
Dan Jaboor
Jennifer Weigel
MichelleX
John Williams

(I will have three paintings on view)
]]> http://www.michellex.com/blog/artists-choice/feed/ 0 Artist Mark Swain Displays Art at City Hall http://www.michellex.com/blog/artist-mark-swain-displays-art-at-city-hall/ http://www.michellex.com/blog/artist-mark-swain-displays-art-at-city-hall/#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:06:40 +0000 admin http://www.michellex.com/wp/?p=646 One of my personal favorite local St Louis artists now has work on display at the St Louis City Hall. 

Dík̒ehgo ách̒ile̒ hi gúnia!

]]> http://www.michellex.com/blog/artist-mark-swain-displays-art-at-city-hall/feed/ 0 The Daily X – Scarlet http://www.michellex.com/blog/the-daily-x-scarlet/ http://www.michellex.com/blog/the-daily-x-scarlet/#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:10:02 +0000 admin http://www.michellex.com/wp/?p=651 Around 2006 (or so), a simple request was made: “Paint me a super hero.” Drawing comics/ fictional characters is my first love, so I was super excited about it. The sketch seen here is the rough draft of the idea (emphasis on “rough”). Because I misjudged the length of the full piece, I had to complete the bottom portion of the drawing on a different piece of paper, which is why there is a visible line just above her left foot. The painting was completed with oil on board and is around 24″x36″. The person making the request was insistent on calling me by my first name (no, I’m not telling you what it is) and is why the piece is signed with a “D” as opposed to the usual MX.

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