Thursday, July 17, 2008

We are all Renegades!

Renegade was awesome, but exhausting! It was like setting up a retail store for just 2 days... credit card ability, walls, tables, bags, merch... you get the drift. We far exceeded our expectations and had a blast but, are tired and still catching up and unpacking boxes.

I liken being a Renegade Crafter & Independent artist to this quote by the oh so talented Neko Case:
"Playing in an independent rock band will eventually make you equal parts truck driver, gladiator and mule. Glamour is for those with trust funds".

So today I feel like part mule and part truck driver... or bike rider with saddles on.

The biggest thrill was being inspired by all the other Renegades and their talent, plus meeting some of you in person. Here is a photo by one such lovely blogger. Thank you!
my paintings at Renegade
miss kelly rae took my pic
and anotha of us togetha... again by kelly

The photos of me & us were snapped by the amazing Kelly Rae who makes us smile. Please go over to her blog and leave her some good juju & healing thoughts.

xoxoxox
mrm

10 comments:

Kerstin Svendsen said...

yay! cutie photos.

Anonymous said...

Congrats! Are Mati Rose t-shirts available anyplace online?

Anonymous said...

Your art is beautiful. And you look so radiant in your photographs!
xo,
Linnea

Unknown said...

YAY! Congrats! I hope it was a big success.

Are you doing REnegade in Chicago? I am, and hopefully you'll be there, too, so I can meet you!

matirose said...

thank you sweeties!
tees will be on my etsy soon!
and no renegade chicago for me jess, but it'll be amazing for you!!!
xoxo

sMacThoughts said...

Congrats on doing well, and what wonderful smiles you both have!

Colorsonmymind said...

you are gorgeous as is your work!

Can't wait to meet you at Squam:)

Anonymous said...

credit card ability, walls, tables, bags, merch

kristen said...

Holy Moly....TEE SHIRTS?

be still my heart.

Anonymous said...

mati-i had to comment on this older post just because i love neko case and now you've made me love her EVEN MORE! we love our tee for miles and he will be wearing it to his birthday party soon. he doesn't want to take it off-and loves black clothes...
what a pleasure to finally meet you, sister! i hope our paths cross again and again,
xoxo pixie