It's that time again when I ask for money. I have an end goal... If I can make half of it, I will be happy. Please note this is to help me fund a lot of aspects of my solo show (Frames, lighting, prints, etc).

I would love the support on this! Everyone that donates will get a special message from me expressing my gratitude.

Please follow the link below to donate. Every little bit helps.

Thank you!
http://www.gofundme.com/5euig

Beekeeper Face complete!

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"Beekeeper face complete. "

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Beekeeper background

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"Beekeeper background done. Now to begin on the keeper herself. "

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"Animal Insticts"- color sketch

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"Animal instinct sketch"

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Beekeeper sketch

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"The Beekeeper sketch..."

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Sketch- possible piece for show...hmmm

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"Morning sketch"

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Metal squared art to be sold @ solo show!

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"My aluminum print squares came in today. These will be sold at the solo show. I will probably buy more before then!! Love them! "

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The Solo Art Show-update

Oh how excited I've been about this... and scared to death.

I had a very rough start to the New Year. I felt empty, alone, and uncertain with whom was I as a person and what I had to offer. I knew the only way out of this rut was to just focus on me for a bit. I needed to prove something to myself... hence this solo show.

It took me sometime to fully create the theme and decide certain pieces to be the highlights.

The working theme thus far: The Delusional Characters of the Obscure (and other stories)

This theme will encompass almost everything I do as an artist; focusing on characters and stories.

This show is looking like it will be a lot of paintings, prints, and dolls.

There will be a few individual series within the show. Not having one series throughout is my unconventional/ inexperienced way of doing this show. I prefer it to be overwhelming and interesting.

Some series included will be:

· The Refined Ladies

· Wonderland

· The T., T., T. of Tinsville

· The Traveling Freaks (vol.1)

I'm very excited by this show. It is over whelming and stressful. Many times I wonder why I am putting myself through all of this.

I'm most excited by The Traveling Freaks series. This series of character paintings are inspired by short poems I've written. Each poem and its corresponding painting will be included in a printed and bound book.

If you buy any of the original T.F. paintings, you will get the book for free with a personal hand written message/signed. Or you can always just buy the book. There will be a limited number of copies for sale. Consider it an opportunity to have something unique with every character from this series for all to see.

I've also been weeding out all old paintings, sketches, and doodled ideas to see if any would work for this show. I have so many unfinished pieces that will be completed, framed, and ready to hang. It's interesting how my style changes throughout the years. Don't know what I'm talking about? Don't worry, you will.

I've come across a few prints hanging around taking up space and not getting the love they deserve. Guess what?! You will be able to look through the "Adopt a Print Bin". Want something cooler? I will have a few artsy prints on 4"x4" metal squares. Now, that's fun!

I don't want to give everything away just yet. I will update every now and then with news of the solo show.

Stay tuned.

-SPM

Lavinia's Spirits- Completed piece!

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"Lavinia's Spirits- completed!"

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Mermaid Bath- she's almost done!

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"Progressing. Water reflections done. "

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The Mermaid Bath- Progressing

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"Progressing... The mermaid bath"

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Mermaid Bath- Progressing

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"Hello my little sea nymph. ;)"

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Mermaid Bath Background almost complete.

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"What on earth could I be painting next? ;) I shall complete it tomorrow. "

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Sketch of Marla

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"Sketch of Marla"

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Claire- The Butterfly Ranger COMPLETE

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""Claire the Butterfly Ranger" is complete!"

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The Solo Art Show Title:

The Dark and Delusional Characters of the Obscure and Other Stories

Solo Show... my first.... EVER!

Hello Hello Hello!!!

So after years of painting and and creating... I'm getting my first solo show. Very good friends of mine own an amazing bar in Tampa, The Refinery. I've been asked to do a full solo art show. As many pieces as possible. Easels will be added on the upstairs deck and fliers and posters will be taken care of for me.

I could not have asked for such a great business and friends to do this with. I'm deeply touched that I'm being given this opportunity so early in my life.

I've been stressed out about themes and flow of this collection. Luckily, I have N.H. in my corner always giving me a guiding hand when I'm overwhelmed by artwork and inspiration.

So, as of right now there isn't just one specific theme... instead I have multiple collections with individual themes grouped together. It's like a sampler platter. A little bit for everyone.

Various themed Ideas are:
- The Refined Ladies
- The Fabled Secrets
- The Big Top Closes (possible)
- The Underworld Divas (possible)

Some pieces will have little stories to go with. There will also be major plans for some dolls. Both twine-tied art dolls and free standing art dolls. I want to go all out.

More to come on this exciting venture. Any pics of the process will be posted on the blog and nowhere else. So stay tuned.

Thank you all,
Spencer Meyers

Refined lady Process

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