Wish

I was invited to participate in a the holiday group show “Winter Wonder Landscapes” at Gallery 77, where I previously had my solo show this past fall. I dropped off “Wish” a few days early with the curator so it could be included in another holiday event. I was nervous about leaving it at an event I wouldn’t be attending, so I asked some of the participating artists to also watch over it for me.

The next day, we were installing the show at Gallery 77, when my friend the curator told me not to be alarmed, but “Wish” was gone! It appeared to have simply vanished into air in a locked room.

Now, “Wish” is a very special drawing for me, I created it after seeing a shooting star over Chelsea, Manhattan. When does that happen?! I made a wish for true love on that star, and not even two days later that wish came true. This drawing was important for both me and my partner, so when it does sell, I want to know that it’s found a good home to bring good fortune. Having it disappear like magic wasn’t what I had in mind!

I’m so grateful to be working with such an amazing curator! She’s never had art go missing on her watch, and was determined to keep it that way. We began our search, and after only one sleepless night, she notified me it had been found! One of the artists I entrusted it to at the last event had decided to bring it to Gallery 77 personally, so that they could ensure its safe delivery. I have never been so grateful to see my own work! “Wish” came back to me for now, still waiting to be found by its next owner.

My relief made the opening even better:

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  A fan of "Wish" takes a picture

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  "Cold Trail" next to work by Rafaelo Gonzalez

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  "Cold Trail" and "Winter Light"

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  Live Music!

My wishes keep coming true at this show: My drawing “Winter Light” SOLD!

Winter Light

Affordable, adorable drawings of cats:

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  Through the Glass Door

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  Silhouette

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  Box Cat

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  Paws

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  Miss Priss

Update: Greeting cards with these cat drawings are now available in my online store!

Frame them all or send them to a friend!

These are some drawings that have recently sold. Prints of many of the images can be found on my online store.

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  Winter Light

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  Jacob Mondry

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  New and Old World Trade Center

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  Beneath the Trees

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  The Promise

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  The Stadium

On a beautiful day in May, my studio was visited by the talented filmmaker Amen Obasuyi of Rare Module. We talked about my artwork, my technique, and plans for the large “Abandoned Series” I’ve now begun. See the videos from our interview below.

What are my influences and favorite artists? Watch the preview of my interview to find out:

See the full interview with Rare Module, available on their site:

Watch the Full Interview with Rare Module

The interview was then picked up by TheArtsandMusic.com – Art – She Put’s The ‘C’ In Creativity, We Just Love Her Style – Ballpoint Pen Drawings: Artist Colleen Blackard (Official VIDEO

And by MajorCurators – Better Pen Game Than Your Favorite Rapper.  They even made this GIF of the video!

#allday

What was I drawing? Watch the time-lapse video to find out:

The final image of my portrait of Jacob Mondry:

Jacob Mondry

You can check out the talented Jacob Mondry’s heartfelt music here: JacobMondry.com