April Ordonez in San Diego

So much fun at Subtext

I had a good time with my cousin, boyfriend, and sister at the Kokeshi show at Subtext in Little Italy tonight.  Everyone looked happy, the music was good, and the art was AWESOME.  I want EVERYTHING in that store!  I especially liked the $500 Joy Ang doll and the 2008 Jeff Soto calendar.

Subtext

Kokeshi group show at Subtext.
Opening reception : Saturday, Nov. 3rd, 6-10pm

"In celebration of Bunka-no-hi – a Japanese national holiday promoting culture, the arts, and academic endeavour – Subtext and guest curator, Christina Conway, have carefully selected over 75 artists from 13 different countries to customize traditional Japanese Kokeshi dolls. The Kokeshi doll is a traditional folk art form of Japan, dating back to approximately 1830. Originally made by craftsmen during the winter months for sale to tourists, they have come to symbolize Japan to people around the world."

I Heart Art.

Love, love, LOVE Natalia and Stella.

Can't wait.

A Painting of my eyes in London

I love painting!

A Little Creative Time

I used to draw and paint quite a bit as a kid.  I decided to doodle a little today...

Art, Music, Poetry, Photography, and Designers

I had a great time tonight at the San Diego Art Institute.  Met a lot of great artists, including Barclay Osborn, and re-met designer Ginger, who gave me the opportunity to display my creations in such a wonderful venue with such wonderful people.  The poetry was fabulous, and the digital art was beautiful.

I was also asked to have coffee by NY poet, Brian (to which I replied, "I have a boyfriend"), met a hair-less dog wearing a coat (see picture, left), and met a fellow card designer and a jewelry designer.  Looking forward to hanging out at Landlord Jim's with them one Thursday!

Culture and Cocktails

Be sure to check out Culture and Cocktails this Thursday, May 11 at the San Diego Museum of Art.  Tickets are $10 at the door and the event runs from 6 to 8 pm.

I am so lucky...

My boyfriend's mum is so very talented and awesome.  I've been made into art!!