tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-100988412024-03-13T11:07:29.244-07:00mati rosemati rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15346776676916444532noreply@blogger.comBlogger770125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10098841.post-8446587396764304662012-02-08T15:31:00.000-08:002012-02-08T16:04:46.541-08:00everything is going to be okay.<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y0IMrPVn_TY/TzMHFr_DP4I/AAAAAAAAAV4/zr6yluLUqEs/s1600/IMG_0005.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y0IMrPVn_TY/TzMHFr_DP4I/AAAAAAAAAV4/zr6yluLUqEs/s400/IMG_0005.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706912947096469378" /></a></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size:100%;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">I woke up this morning for the first time feeling like everything is going to be okay. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">It's been 2 months since my husband moved out. I've been waking up every morning with amnesia and have had to remind myself of my new life. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">This morning I awoke in my room and saw this beautiful burst of sunlight and flower pins and hairclips that I had hanging and remembered what I loved. What inspires me. What makes me get up in the morning.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "> </p></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); "><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">In writing my <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Daring-Adventures-Paint-Authentic-Voice-Techniques/dp/1592537707/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1328745542&sr=1-1">Painting book</a> I realized that I was writing medicine to myself, my future self. As Helen Keller said:</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></p></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(69, 69, 69); line-height: 19px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-size:180%;" >"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing".</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); "><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "> </p></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; color:#222222;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;color:#222222;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size:100%;">Furthermore that the adventure and the daring part is just about aligning yourself to what makes you feel <b>alive</b>.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';color:#454545;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); "><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">My husband and I had a beautiful and complex relationship where we loved each other and were artistic allies. There is so much mystery to people. There is so much that I won’t understand, but what I do know is that we must continue to “<i>show the world our magic</i>” and align ourselves to our own truth and aliveness.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">Today I decided to paint my own magic for the first time in my studio in months and it felt AWESOME.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><br /></p></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NKr-1K0XLbI/TzMK9FcX2FI/AAAAAAAAAWc/td3kfVHvcms/s400/IMG_0006.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706917197358028882" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#0000ee;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); "><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">I realized while writing my book that what you put on your canvas is really a mirror for your life. By being daring on my canvas, my life broke open in a new way and is waiting for me to begin.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><br /></p></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KGJnOl1c894/TzMKWfg3DqI/AAAAAAAAAWQ/yrWHulK8onc/s400/IMG_0004.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706916534341275298" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">xoxoox</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman';font-size:small;"><br /></span></div>mati rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15346776676916444532noreply@blogger.com244tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10098841.post-48994828946679409992011-10-21T15:53:00.000-07:002011-10-21T15:58:40.311-07:00Get Your Paint On: Beyond The Basics!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(80, 80, 80); line-height: 21px; ">Hello friends!<br /><br />Just a reminder that <a href="http://typepad.us2.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=4cdf3c1d2d7da19c448c64031&id=ebc0b860cf&e=4202689d80" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153); font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; ">GET YOUR PAINT ON :: BEYOND THE BASICS </a><b><i>starts this Monday, October 24</i></b> and it's <a href="http://typepad.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4cdf3c1d2d7da19c448c64031&id=68a47d4181&e=4202689d80" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153); font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; "><i><b>not too late to register</b></i></a>!<br /><br /><img alt="" src="http://gallery.mailchimp.com/4cdf3c1d2d7da19c448c64031/files/gypo_btb_1.jpg" style="width: 600px; min-height: 272px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; line-height: 14px; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; text-decoration: none; display: inline; " /><br /><br />This five week course is just $139 and includes:<br />-Tons of video demonstrations by Lisa and Mati showing you how to paint in their own words and with their own hands!<br />-Lessons include using inspiration, transferring images, color mixing, layering technique & creating depth and dimension with paint<br />-Cohesive, supportive online environment with fellow classmates plus Mati & Lisa offering feedback and support<br /><br />Use this course however you like! It's open to ALL levels!<br />-Take it at your own pace! (no strict schedule)<br />-Participate in the course environment to the extent you are comfortable (you don't ever have to post images of your paintings if you don't want to!)<br />-Take the information that is relevant to you and use it how you like<br /><br /><i><b>We'd love to have you!</b> </i>To register, go <a href="http://typepad.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=4cdf3c1d2d7da19c448c64031&id=aeca45935c&e=4202689d80" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153); font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; ">here</a> or just click the button below. You will have plenty of time to get your supplies and get ready to paint during the first week of class.<br /><br /><a href="http://typepad.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=4cdf3c1d2d7da19c448c64031&id=4670ba72ad&e=4202689d80" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153); font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; "><img alt="Add to Cart" border="0" src="http://www.e-junkie.com/ej/ej_add_to_cart.gif" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; line-height: 14px; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; text-decoration: none; display: inline; " /></a><br /><br />See you in class!<br />Lisa + Mati<br /><br /><img alt="" src="http://gallery.mailchimp.com/4cdf3c1d2d7da19c448c64031/files/gypo_btb_2.jog.jpg" style="width: 600px; min-height: 437px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; line-height: 14px; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; text-decoration: none; display: inline; " /></span>mati rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15346776676916444532noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10098841.post-30744082087957646362011-10-11T18:02:00.000-07:002011-10-12T12:38:29.500-07:00The Ladies Independent Design League (LIDL)<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family:'times new roman';" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0-PTyCwsi7s/TpT09fK-4wI/AAAAAAAAASw/EU4vM4rbyu4/s1600/DSC_3270_110924.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0-PTyCwsi7s/TpT09fK-4wI/AAAAAAAAASw/EU4vM4rbyu4/s400/DSC_3270_110924.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662419968688317186" border="0" /></a></span></div> <div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><div><p style="text-align: center;"><u><a href="http://www.stefanierenee.net/journal/">photo by Stefanie Renee</a></u></p></div><div> </div><div> <p style="text-align: left;">Every Monday morning I am lucky enough to meet up with my artistic support group aka <a href="http://lidlsf.com/"></a><a href="http://www.lidlsf.com/"><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;">LIDL</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></a>aka <i>the group that keeps me sane in the midst of crazy deadlines</i>! </p></div><div> </div><div> <p style="text-align: left;">We usually meet at the same beautiful coffee shop on the water, but several Mondays ago we met at Miss Amelia's poolside! Not too shabby a way to begin our week, eh?</p></div><div> </div><div> <p style="text-align: center; "><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fXi3dZ39I6g/TpTuWQWOpyI/AAAAAAAAASY/wVofmNXBOlI/s1600/npir.jpg"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fXi3dZ39I6g/TpTuWQWOpyI/AAAAAAAAASY/wVofmNXBOlI/s400/npir.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662412697624291106" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " border="0" /></a></p></div><div><p>We go around and we each have about 15 minutes to talk through what we're working on and to brainstorm new ideas for one another and offer support and accountability for our deliverables. I love my Monday mornings and this creative group so. IF you work alone as a freelancer and long for a group like this, I highly recommend it! Let me fill you in on what everyone's up to right now:</p></div><div> <div align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YbH3eI5j8GY/TpTonsjCamI/AAAAAAAAACg/Ay7oTM0TJUo/s1600/hipster%2Bornament%2Bworkshop%2Blogo.jpg"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YbH3eI5j8GY/TpTonsjCamI/AAAAAAAAACg/Ay7oTM0TJUo/s400/hipster%2Bornament%2Bworkshop%2Blogo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662406400182217314" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 195px; " border="0" /></a></div><div> </div></div><div> <blockquote>This week <a href="http://gogocraft.blogspot.com/"><b>Amelia </b></a>is getting ready for her <a href="http://gogocraft.blogspot.com/2011/10/inner-sunset-street-fair-2011.html">"Mini Hipster Plushie Workshop"</a> that will be featured at the Inner Sunset Street Fair on Sunday, October 16th from 1-3pm. Join <a href="http://gogocraft.blogspot.com/">GoGo Craft</a> this weekend if your looking for a good reason to get off your couch, explore a cool neighborhood, and make something cool!</blockquote></div><div> <div align="center"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZVk2UEP8QHg/TpTx6CpvFuI/AAAAAAAAASk/vYW26P3OVEU/s400/lil_birdies.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662416610958186210" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 145px; height: 400px; " border="0" /></div><div> </div></div><div> <blockquote><a href="http://www.blupenny.com/"><b>Cindy Ann's</b></a><b> </b>been busy doing a lot of <a href="http://www.blupenny.com/blog/2011/10/4/do-a-lot-of-work.html">work</a> creating lil' <a href="http://www.blupenny.com/blog/2011/10/5/lil-birdies.html">birdies</a>, even though she has a crazy scary fear of pigeons. She has also been embracing the <a href="http://www.blupenny.com/blog/2011/10/9/on-my-desk-the-witch-is-in.html">halloween spirit</a>.</blockquote></div><div> <div align="center"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QlIdb9axxTg/TpTtzH8GZPI/AAAAAAAAASM/ug35oqwoS9o/s400/111009.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662412094071792882" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " border="0" /> </div><div> </div><div> </div></div><div> <blockquote><a href="http://jenhewett.blogspot.com/"><b>Jen</b></a> is back from Europe (Istanbul, Brussels and London), full of inspiration and ready to start working on some new prints. But first, she has to finish a few <a href="http://jenhewett.blogspot.com/2011/10/sponsor-paintings-part-1.html">paintings</a> for her trip sponsors.</blockquote></div><div> <div align="center"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1jOVpW58b8w/TpT1lX6pqFI/AAAAAAAAAS8/dhGu5NIPKmI/s400/stef_new_banner.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662420653935536210" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 87px; " border="0" /> </div><div> </div></div><div> <blockquote><a href="http://www.stefanierenee.net/"><b>Stef</b></a> is in the middle of giving her website a fresh look while getting ready to head off to <a href="http://www.campshuttersisters.com/">Shuttersisters</a> Camp! She can't wait to come back with inspiration, new tools and new friendships!</blockquote></div><div> <div align="center"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JjxJ7IXEzXA/TpT176i6WOI/AAAAAAAAATU/jeIeC60sEfY/s400/il_570xN.268239428.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662421041188329698" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " border="0" /> </div><div> </div></div><div> <blockquote>Our other <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/NerdJerk"><b>Steph</b></a> has been training her new intern, Christel, in prep for APE 2011 last weekend! She has never felt so excited to get her business into shape. They're currently working on line-sheets (thanks, <a href="http://www.stitchlabs.com/">Stitch Labs</a>) to help expand her business into the wholesale world for the holiday season!</blockquote></div><div> <div align="center"> <div align="center"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150345806414284.370804.13853889283&type=3"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qawJoc6QR0w/TpT2vzNJ2cI/AAAAAAAAATg/fSm5Csy5XSs/s400/beind-the-scenes-marianne-elliott.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662421932571220418" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 250px; " border="0" /> </a><br /></div> <b>Willo</b> (of <a href="http://willotoons.com/" target="_blank">WilloToons.com</a>) has been a busy bee this year! In fact, you can read her <a href="http://willotoons.com/2011/10/hello-october-a-review-of-2011-thus-far/" target="_blank">Hello, October blog post</a> all about it. <p></p></div><div> <p>In the last month, in particular, she's been rockin' & rollin' with several fun projects: </p></div><div> </div><div> <ul></ul></div><div> <li style="margin-left: 15px; ">Design & Social Strategy & Coaching for <a href="http://feistyelle.com/" target="_blank">feistyelle</a>, a beautiful eco-friendly jewelry line </li></div><div> <li style="margin-left: 15px; ">Marketing & Social Strategy for <a href="http://stitchlabs.com/" target="_blank">Stitch Labs</a>, a startup that's revolutionizing inventory management for small businesses</li></div><div> <li style="margin-left: 15px; ">Vector illustrations for The Climate Corporation; apparently drawing wheat, corn & soybean growth charts is surprisingly fun! </li></div><div> <li style="margin-left: 15px; ">Gearing up to speak at the <a href="http://willotoons.com/2011/09/summit-of-awesome-2011/" target="_blank">Summit of Awesome</a> for the 3rd year in a row... this time in Baltimore, October 20-22! </li></div><div> </div><div> </div><div><p>With all this going on, she hasn't had a lot of time to put into <a href="http://willotoons.com/connect" target="_blank">WilloToons Connect</a>, but she did publish her third episode with <a href="http://willotoons.com/video/marianne-elliott/" target="_blank">Marianne Elliott</a> last month, and if you haven't watched it yet... it's a must see! Marianne is such a beautiful guide and inspiration for helping artists like us find our way back to self-care. Speaking of, in case you missed it, I was featured in <a href="http://willotoons.com/video/mati-rose-mcdonough/" target="_blank">Willo's second episode</a>, where we also discuss self-care, the importance of perspective in artistic process, and there's a sneak peek of my new book coming out! </p></div><div> <p> And me, what do I have to report? I'm on VACATION for the first time in months and just saw a double rainbow in the Seattle skies!!! </p></div><div> </div><div> <p>xo</p> </div></div></span></span></span></div>mati rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15346776676916444532noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10098841.post-2802243455565641662011-09-15T14:15:00.000-07:002011-09-15T14:43:14.689-07:00My little lucky ellie is HUGE in NYC!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-roiyTYewQeo/TnJwPuFHhOI/AAAAAAAAASE/ah81pNMGiuI/s1600/PIER%2B1_%2Binside.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-roiyTYewQeo/TnJwPuFHhOI/AAAAAAAAASE/ah81pNMGiuI/s400/PIER%2B1_%2Binside.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652703897673237730" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">photo by <a href="http://http://www.stefanierenee.net/">Stefanie Renee</a></span></span></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pXlDAwG4C00/TnJvvb0YKDI/AAAAAAAAAR8/HKILS7oY0_U/s1600/Pier%2B1_sun%2Bcard.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(102, 102, 102); line-height: 18px; font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><div class="separator" style="text-align: center;clear: both; "><a href="http://matirose.com/" style="text-decoration: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eWRe7QMAlyw/TmuPD6yfIGI/AAAAAAAAAIk/BxCHXO2jJT4/s400/mati.jpg" width="400" style="border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; position: relative; padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-top-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); border-right-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); border-bottom-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); border-left-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); -webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0976562) 1px 1px 5px; background-position: initial initial; " /></span></span></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: left;clear: both; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">A few friends tweeted me photos* recently of my lucky elephant art displayed in NYC on Pier 1's windows! I never thought that when I started making art that I would have my art sprawled across several windows in Manhattan! Wow! </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: left;clear: both; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: left;clear: both; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pXlDAwG4C00/TnJvvb0YKDI/AAAAAAAAAR8/HKILS7oY0_U/s400/Pier%2B1_sun%2Bcard.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652703343015372850" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 372px; " /></span></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: center;clear: both; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, fantasy; font-size: x-small; line-height: normal; ">photo by <a href="http://http://www.stefanierenee.net/">Stefanie Renee</a></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: left;clear: both; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Than the other day my husband Hugh was shopping for a basket at Pier 1 and said, "</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Wait, that's my wife's art all over the gift cards!". Yay! He brought one home for me to see! I love how it folds open and the actual gift cards have my ellies on them as well. </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: left;clear: both; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: left;clear: both; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: left;clear: both; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">*If anyone out there lives in NYC or is visiting and can take a higher quality photo, please, please, please do! I'll send you some love in the form of art. Thank you!</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: left;clear: both; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: left;clear: both; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background- ;font-family:'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;color:white;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></span>mati rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15346776676916444532noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10098841.post-33245843495794885752011-09-14T17:28:00.000-07:002011-09-15T13:58:54.724-07:00it's been so long.hi.<div><br /></div><div>i have so much to talk about from this summer i don't even know where to begin! it's been an amazing and hectic summer. thank goodness for the calmness of fall. bring it!</div><div><br /></div><div>i miss you and this space. in short, i'm revamping my website... to be launched soon, writing a painting book, illustrating 2 kid's books, <a href="http://www.getyourpainton.typepad.com/">teaching online</a> and running a studio! phew!</div><div><br /></div><div>for starters i'm posting over at our <a href="http://www.teahouseartstudio.com/blog/">teahouse blog</a> weekly. check it out. </div><div><br /></div><div>don't you love our calendar?</div><div><img src="http://www.teahouseartstudio.com/storage/dsc_8210_110728.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1315262216722" alt="" /></div><div><br /></div><div>photo by <a href="http://www.stefanierenee.net/">stef</a>, our resident THS photog :)</div><div><br /></div><div>be well,</div><div>mati rose</div>mati rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15346776676916444532noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10098841.post-71986383074807002072011-07-27T10:00:00.001-07:002011-07-27T10:22:04.756-07:00willo + me<div>ok bare with me, i'm a little shy on camera... but i love my friend <a href="http://willotoons.com/video/mati-rose-mcdonough/">willo</a> and we always have the best conversations while hiking, biking and at <a href="http://lidlsf.com/">LIDL</a> our design league, that i gave a taped interview a whirl. willo and her team did a great job putting it together!<br /><br /></div><div>here's the trailer:<br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/eFGzd4dLdlk" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="314" width="500"></iframe><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>go <a href="http://willotoons.com/video/mati-rose-mcdonough/">here</a> for the whole one with SNEAK PEEKS of my book cover in progress!!!</div><div><br /></div><div>much love,</div><div>mati rose<br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>mati rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15346776676916444532noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10098841.post-29232407880954831392011-06-16T16:53:00.000-07:002011-06-16T17:03:32.859-07:00love notes + a sunny yellow picnic<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/74248192@N00/5840455299/" title="laugh by matirose, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3580/5840455299_7abd57d3f7.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="laugh" /></a><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/74248192@N00/5841004036/" title="it's true... by matirose, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3663/5841004036_3e0c1f5abf.jpg" width="500" height="315" alt="it's true..." /></a></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/74248192@N00/5841004242/" title="yellow picnic by matirose, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3659/5841004242_3a8782834e.jpg" width="500" height="356" alt="yellow picnic" /></a></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/74248192@N00/5840455217/" title="strawberry creek picnic by matirose, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3345/5840455217_9fb4d39ddb.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="strawberry creek picnic" /></a></div><div>it's a beautiful day here at <a href="http://www.teahouseartstudio.com/workshops/">teahouse</a>.</div><div>xo</div><div>mati</div>mati rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15346776676916444532noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10098841.post-27704786564992575082011-06-06T13:37:00.000-07:002011-06-06T13:48:48.681-07:00Get Your Paint On! Summer Session<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="file:///Users/matirose/Desktop/Screen%20shot%202011-06-06%20at%201.02.48%20PM.png" alt="" /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/74248192@N00/5805373017/" title="tomorrow is the last day to sign up for our summer session! by matirose, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5226/5805373017_1b17259534.jpg" alt="tomorrow is the last day to sign up for our summer session!" height="96" width="475" /></a><br /></div><br />Tomorrow, June 7th, is the last day to register for our summer session of <a href="http://www.getyourpainton.typepad.com/">Get Your Paint On!</a><br /><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><em>Get Your Paint On</em>: A Five Week Painting Class</p> <p style="text-align: center;">with Lisa Congdon and Mati McDonough</p> <p style="text-align: center;">June 12 - July 17 2011</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a class="ec_ejc_thkbx" href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?c=cart&i=936771&cl=138627&ejc=2" target="ej_ejc"><img alt="Add to Cart" src="http://www.e-junkie.com/ej/ej_add_to_cart.gif" border="0" /></a></p><a href="http://www.lisacongdon.com/"><img alt="wilfredo, lisa and me" class="at-xid-6a0120a59bf08c970c0147e22d33e1970b at-xid-6a0120a59bf08c970c014e87f0901c970d" src="http://getyourpainton.typepad.com/.a/6a0120a59bf08c970c014e87f0901c970d-pi" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" height="604" width="403" /></a><br /><br />Lisa + I had so much fun teaching this online class this past winter! It was incredible to witness the incredible paintings that students shared from around the world. The support, growth and enthusiasm within the class was awesome! I truly can't wait until June 12th to begin again and feel inspired :)<br /><br />xoxo<br />Mati<br /><p><strong>WHAT PAST PARTICIPANTS HAVE SAID ABOUT <em>GET YOUR PAINT ON</em>...</strong></p> <p><em>"Thank you so much for offering this class, it has been wonderful and inspirational, just as the community that has grown around it. I appreciate you both sharing yourselves so openly and helping us all no matter our level of skill or expertise."</em></p> <p><em>"Thank you so much for this wonderful class. I've been wanting to start painting for a LONG time and this class finally gave me the kick in the pants to DO IT. I am so glad I signed up. I learned so much. Mati and Lisa, you were so encouraging and made this a really fun experience (even when painting was frustrating)."</em></p> <p><em>"Yay! As a newbie I was so worried that I was going to be out of my depth, but the two of you & everyone else made this space so relaxed and easy to take risks and the support and encouragement made me want to paint more and more and more. I have loved every moment and will be looking out for the next class. Thank you!"</em></p> <p><em>"I am really going to miss this class. The dialogue and inspiration,and assignments have really reignited my love of creating."</em></p> <p><em>"I really appreciate the way this painting class is set up. It's so good to learn to work with assignments. There is definitely a good thing going on here with all the creative community being built as we're able to bounce ideas back and forth."</em></p> <p><em>"Thank you to you Lisa and Mati! I have been so happy inside since I started painting. I have always known that I have this creative molten magma inside of me and now it is getting to come to the surface. I'm loving it!!"</em></p>mati rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15346776676916444532noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10098841.post-27367463621492171052011-05-26T14:05:00.000-07:002011-05-30T17:13:41.262-07:00teahouse studio lifewell hello,<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/74248192@N00/5763003380/" title="my studio wall by matirose, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2028/5763003380_8ec214dd2d.jpg" alt="my studio wall" height="343" width="500" /></a><br /></div><br />it's been a few months now and i'm finally feeling like i'm settling into a routine at our new <a href="http://www.teahouseartstudio.com/">studio space</a>. this morning we had our first writing class with <a href="http://www.27powers.org/">laurie wagner</a> and i feel like i experienced a little bit of church and returned to myself after weeks of feeling flurried. it dawned on me how this is all really happening. how after so many years of risk-taking, sacrifice and preserving my dreams to live full-time as an artist; that right now all my dreams are coalescing and being realized. and i'm so happy that we have a space to share with other artists, dreamers and explorers.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/74248192@N00/5763003566/" title="ring collection in shades of blue by matirose, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2707/5763003566_067c81b0a0.jpg" alt="ring collection in shades of blue" height="371" width="500" /></a><br /></div><br />we took a leap of faith with this studio space and it has been awesome to see how people have responded and how organically and <span style="font-style: italic;">right</span> everything feels. it has also been a tremendous amount of hard work getting it together and essentially starting a new business while being full-time artists!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/74248192@N00/5763003828/" title="my paintings from flora's class by matirose, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2151/5763003828_2f9c3bcb2d.jpg" alt="my paintings from flora's class" height="336" width="500" /></a><br /></div><br />we have hosted several parties, a <a href="http://plpurrs.blogspot.com/">benefit for a sweet kitty</a>, <a href="http://www.teahouseartstudio.com/gogocraft/">craft nights</a>, a bike mechanic class and several incredible weekend classes. we now have a <a href="http://www.teahouseartstudio.com/gogocraft/">gallery page</a> with our classes with <a href="http://www.florasbowley.com/">flora</a> + <a href="http://www.traceyclark.com/">tracey</a> and regular bits of our studio life taken by my studio-mate <a href="http://www.stefanierenee.net/">stef</a>. we have some really amazing ones coming up! i'm truly excited about all of them and hope they are all a go... we need folks to sign up for them! i really want <a href="http://www.alenahennessy.com/">alena hennessy's</a> to happen because i've been a long time admirer of her work. so sign up folks, if you're on the fence, so we don't have to cancel them due to low enrollment pretty please!<br /><br />here are some shots of our space i took today after a long hiatus with my camera (and blog!). the teaset and omg! pillow were gifts from my sweet <a href="http://hughillustration.com/">hugh</a> from his trip to england last week. and the coffee table i found on the street that i have BIG plans for ;)<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/74248192@N00/5763003698/" title="tea set + omg! by matirose, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3557/5763003698_73ca4fb7ed.jpg" alt="tea set + omg!" height="455" width="500" /></a><br /></div><br />here is the view from my painting desk. isn't it nice and airy?<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/74248192@N00/5763003484/" title="view from my desk by matirose, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3488/5763003484_5e04e46b71.jpg" alt="view from my desk" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">come stop over for some tea real soon!<br /><br />xo<br />m<br /><br /></div></div>mati rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15346776676916444532noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10098841.post-41080638354133861752011-03-29T12:00:00.000-07:002011-03-29T14:01:52.071-07:00An Update!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Hi friends!<br /><br />How are you all? I've been busy as usual doing a ton of fun projects, but I realized it's been forever since I've updated this blog!<br /><br />Here are just a few of the things that have been keeping me so busy:<br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.teahouseartstudio.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Teahouse Studio</span></a></div><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5iXMuSA5muE/TZJHKHS-MaI/AAAAAAAAARo/XE4CQO9rpAo/s1600/teahouse_outside.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5iXMuSA5muE/TZJHKHS-MaI/AAAAAAAAARo/XE4CQO9rpAo/s400/teahouse_outside.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589608326603092386" border="0" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Tiffany, Stef and I are *nearly* all moved into the studio and we're almost ready to have y</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">ou all over for some tea!</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">In the meantime, be sure to check out </span></span><a href="http://www.teahouseartstudio.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">our website</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> because we have some uh-maze-ing workshops scheduled including:</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span><p></p><ul><li><a href="http://www.teahouseartstudio.com/tracey/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Shooting from the Heart, Expressive Photography with Shutter Sister Tracey Clark</span></span></a></li><li><a href="http://www.teahouseartstudio.com/diana/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Layered Lines & Cardboard Wonders with Diana Fayt</span></span></a></li><li><a href="http://www.teahouseartstudio.com/liz_viv/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Inner Excavation with Liz Lamoreux & Vivienne McMaster</span></span></a></li><li><a href="http://www.teahouseartstudio.com/alena/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The Joy of Intention: A Painting and Play Workshop with Alena Hennessey</span></span></a></li></ul><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I'm excited that I'll be getting to take all of these! Don't you want to join us?<br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Get Your Paint On</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Lisa and I wrapped up </span></span><a href="http://getyourpainton.typepad.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Get Your Paint On</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> at the end of February and we had such a great time teaching everyone! The students were amazing and everyone had such a great time! We'll be offering the course again in May, so be sure to </span></span><a href="http://eepurl.com/cF4z-/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">sign up for the course newsletter</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> to stay informed and get all the secret special early-bird registration dates!<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">JOY Retreat</span></span></div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I'm heading to Oregon tomorrow to teach at the amazing JOY Retreat in Manzanita. I can't wait to spend some time on the coast with a group of really amazing women!<br /><br /></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">OH! and PS: Did I mention that I'm writing a BOOK?! Nooo? Well, guess what...</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I'm writing a book! Hooray!!! </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /><br />I am thrilled to finally be able to completely spill the beans about this dream project -- and now you guys know the truth about what's been keeping me so busy!<br /><br />I'm also in the midst of redesigning my website with an online shop, so for the sake of my sanity, I'm going to keep my etsy shoppe closed until the website launches this summer...</span></span></span><div><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Stay tuned for lots of news though, and I'll do my best to update the blog periodically to keep you guys in the loop and give you lots of sneak peeks of great things to come!</span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Also, I'm looking for a summer studio intern to help assist me with all these creative projects.</span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Drop me a line if you're interested!<br /><br />xox, mati</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /></span></div>mati rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15346776676916444532noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10098841.post-50751877715502014692011-01-30T16:33:00.000-08:002011-01-30T16:51:20.087-08:00GYPO: Get Your Paint On!We are launching our on-line painting class tonight at midnight!!<br /><br />I'm excited and nervous that everything goes with out a hitch... sort of like the first day of school for me!!<br /><p style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 500px; height: 559px;" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-32957" title="4p" src="http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/4p2.jpg" alt="" /></p> {Composition by <a href="http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/">Victoria</a>. Painting on left by me + right by <a href="http://www.lisacongdon.com/">Lisa</a>. Photo by <a href="http://www.stefanierenee.net/">Stef</a>}<br /><br />Our <a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?cl=138627&c=ib&aff=151486%22%20target=%22ejejcsingle%22" target="_blank">get your paint on</a> classes start next Monday January 31st and runs through March 4th! Registration will only be open a couple days into the class– through Wednesday, February 2.<br /><br />You can sign up right here and find your inner artist!<br /><br /><p style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><em>Get Your Paint On</em>: A Five Week Painting Class</p> <p style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">with Lisa Congdon and Mati McDonough</p> <p style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">January 31 to March 4, 2011</p> <a class="ec_ejc_thkbx" href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?c=cart&i=848626&cl=138627&ejc=2" target="ej_ejc"><img alt="Add to Cart" src="http://www.e-junkie.com/ej/ej_add_to_cart.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Wahoo!!<br />Mati<br /><br /><img src="file:///Users/matirose/Desktop/Screen_shot_2011_01_06_at_8_04_06_PM.png" alt="" />mati rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15346776676916444532noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10098841.post-66431772089166862582011-01-20T16:55:00.000-08:002011-01-21T08:22:55.439-08:00Fearless Women<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:15.8333px;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MzN1R5yo478/TTjaUcghbfI/AAAAAAAAARE/eixfPM5xwGs/s1600/dream_in_you_oval.jpg"></a></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Isn't that the best subject line ever?!</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">This post is twofold: One to announce our new art studio and business-- </span><a href="http://www.teahouseartstudio.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Teahouse Studio</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">!!! </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MzN1R5yo478/TTkPjz7pH3I/AAAAAAAAARM/uvVxZrPKwF0/s400/IMG_3950.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564495922503163762" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">{deliriously happy here}</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Stefanie, Tiffany and I officially signed the lease and popped open a bottle of champagne to our new endeavor that has been in our dreams for a long time! We are over the moon excited to build a community for artists, women and tea + champagne drinkers alike. hee.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Here's a link to our beautiful </span><a href="http://www.strawberrycreekonline.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">new studio space</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">-- there's a bakery, yoga and lush green grass for picnicking. I can't believe my new studiomates made a </span><a href="http://www.teahouseartstudio.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">website</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">, </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tea-house-Studio/158010374251072"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">facebook page</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> and </span><a href="http://twitter.com/#!/teahousestudio"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">twitter</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> site all in an afternoon!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The second part of this post, is to spread the word about this </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">amazing</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> organization and dreaming big retreat NEXT weekend! </span></span><a href="http://www.craftyfanny.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Tiffany</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">emailed me earlier this week to let me know about an</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.fearlesswomennetwork.com/programs/ideation.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">upcoming retreat</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">put on by the <a href="http://www.fearlesswomennetwork.com/">Fearless Women Network</a> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> (I so wanna join!) that is all about creating space and energy behind your dreams.<br /><br />As an artist and small business owner, people often say to me, "You're so lucky! I wish I could work for myself and live my dream!" To which I say, you can!<br /><br />But it's hard. It's hard to take that first step. So many people out there, women especially, don't always allow themselves the space and the courage to find out what they really want to do.<br /><br />Having a plan is the first step in finding your way.<br /><br />And that's where this Ideation Retreat comes in. You get to join 15 women on a 2-day discovery session in the beautiful Marin Headlands that includes full creative freedom, yoga, hiking, laughing, talking and a really safe space to let your dreams emerge.<br /><br />Can I say that again: a really safe space to let your dreams emerge.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"><div style="text-align: center; "><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MzN1R5yo478/TTjaUcghbfI/AAAAAAAAARE/eixfPM5xwGs/s1600/dream_in_you_oval.jpg"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MzN1R5yo478/TTjaUcghbfI/AAAAAAAAARE/eixfPM5xwGs/s400/dream_in_you_oval.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564437384401087986" border="0" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 203px; " /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"></span><br />The retreat is being held January 29-30 and you can go </span></span><a href="http://www.fearlesswomennetwork.com/programs/ideation.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">here</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> for more information and </span></span><a href="http://fearlessideationjan2011.eventbrite.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">here to register</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">. Be sure to enter the code ReadyToCreate (because you are after all!) to get 25% off the registration fee!! It's a super deal already, but getting the whole two days (meals & lodging included) for only $318 is really a steal. It's a steal and investment. In your future.<br /><br />Are you ready to make that leap ladies?<br /><br />xoxox<br />Mati<br /></span></span><br /></div>mati rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15346776676916444532noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10098841.post-82242081615879374762011-01-18T09:11:00.000-08:002011-01-18T09:47:51.599-08:00part 2<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MzN1R5yo478/TTXO1irIBbI/AAAAAAAAAQ8/PUO1328Ln-Q/s1600/Jamestown-20110117-00054.jpg"></a><div style="text-align: center;">a few more friends sent me photos of my work after yesterday's blog post! thank you!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">baby ben's room with my old school monkeys, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/11974902/giraffe">giraffe</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/31929290/doily-elephant">elephant trio</a> (love the striped wall):</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MzN1R5yo478/TTXO1irIBbI/AAAAAAAAAQ8/PUO1328Ln-Q/s400/Jamestown-20110117-00054.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563580333922190770" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sequinfaery/5365839634/">amanda's inspiration</a> line with my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/59075983/believe">believe print</a>: </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sequinfaery/5365839634/" title="inspiration line by flying whale, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5163/5365839634_049da7daf9.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="inspiration line" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">tracy's after with my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/25280886/violet-feather-power-gallery-block">violet feather power block</a>... </div><div style="text-align: center;">super inspired by her <a href="http://www.shutterbean.com/project-magazine-hoard-complete/">before and de-cluttering process</a>!</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MzN1R5yo478/TTXMNBzyGUI/AAAAAAAAAQs/3q66AER2s0U/s400/Screen%2Bshot%2B2011-01-18%2Bat%2B9.16.35%2BAM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563577438882109762" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px; " /></span></div>mati rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15346776676916444532noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10098841.post-26547985623401183652011-01-17T17:13:00.000-08:002011-01-17T17:41:04.487-08:00ohh ahhh<div style="text-align: left;">I love, love, love when people send me photos of where my art ends up! It's the best feeling in the world to see it! Please feel free to keep sending them: matimcd(at)hotmail(dot)com<br /><br />Here are some recent snaps:<br /></div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/compaicreative/5146685210/">Stylin' Justina's</a> corner with my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/57851282/feather-power-in-ochre">feather power print in ochre</a>.....<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/compaicreative/5146685210/" title="shadow-box and print by Mati Rose by compaicreative, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/5146685210_7f91207c46_z.jpg" alt="shadow-box and print by Mati Rose" height="640" width="480" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.susannahconway.com/">Foxy Susannah's</a> corner with my original <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60633557/fox-and-hen-chase-limited-edition-print">Fox & Hen</a> painting....<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 500px; height: 500px;" src="http://distillery.s3.amazonaws.com/media/2011/01/17/76f149f01b114ce5bdcf2edb516f5aba_7.jpg" class="photo" /><br /></div><br />Gazing Viggo's room with the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/58113000/before-you-go">"Before You Go"</a> print....<br /><img src="file:///var/folders/HW/HWqfgIFFGIaZEsUTT+ZtSE+++TI/-Tmp-/com.apple.mail.drag-T0x10051fe20.tmp.BTIj8E/IMG_0272.jpg" alt="" /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MzN1R5yo478/TTTqf2eDqvI/AAAAAAAAAQc/iqA_LwdRG-o/s1600/IMG_0272.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 453px; height: 678px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MzN1R5yo478/TTTqf2eDqvI/AAAAAAAAAQc/iqA_LwdRG-o/s400/IMG_0272.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563329272627833586" border="0" /></a><br />Cutie Will's room with a triptych of a lion, sun and kitty as <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/59930138/custom-wooden-blocks">custom mounted art to wood gallery blocks</a>....<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MzN1R5yo478/TTTrCKYfgHI/AAAAAAAAAQk/3Wb1l1JpNFE/s1600/photo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MzN1R5yo478/TTTrCKYfgHI/AAAAAAAAAQk/3Wb1l1JpNFE/s400/photo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563329862088753266" border="0" /></a><img src="file:///var/folders/HW/HWqfgIFFGIaZEsUTT+ZtSE+++TI/-Tmp-/com.apple.mail.drag-T0x10051fe20.tmp.ClngPC/photo.jpg" alt="" /><img src="file:///Users/matimcdonough/Desktop/photo.jpg" alt="" /><br /><img src="file:///var/folders/HW/HWqfgIFFGIaZEsUTT+ZtSE+++TI/-Tmp-/com.apple.mail.drag-T0x10051fe20.tmp.hyrYyr/IMG_0272.jpg" alt="" /><img src="file:///Users/matimcdonough/Desktop/IMG_0272.jpg" alt="" /><br /><img src="file:///var/folders/HW/HWqfgIFFGIaZEsUTT+ZtSE+++TI/-Tmp-/com.apple.mail.drag-T0x10051fe20.tmp.eg7q5l/IMG_0272.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br />Yay for art! Thank you so much to everyone who bought art during my newsletter sale!<br /><br />xoxox<br />Matimati rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15346776676916444532noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10098841.post-81034702927026153472011-01-10T22:06:00.000-08:002011-01-10T22:12:45.148-08:00it's true<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/74248192@N00/5265117361/" title="mati_studio by matirose, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5126/5265117361_a11cb72e1b.jpg" width="500" height="373" alt="mati_studio" /></a><div>a corner of my studio captured by my friend <a href="http://www.stefanierenee.net/">stef</a>, who having just peeked, i saw she has some wildly beautiful photos and poems happening on her blog right now. </div><div>xoxo</div><div>mati</div>mati rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15346776676916444532noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10098841.post-25862082454381309512011-01-09T17:40:00.001-08:002011-01-09T19:15:23.235-08:00Dream Lab with Mondo Beyondo & Brene Brown<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MzN1R5yo478/TSpjocoEn7I/AAAAAAAAAQU/eEklbl990vY/s1600/brene.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MzN1R5yo478/TSpjocoEn7I/AAAAAAAAAQU/eEklbl990vY/s400/brene.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560366236472483762" /></a>I'm writing this quickly all fuzzy with an ear ache... because I truly believe this <a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?cl=74538&c=ib&aff=138627" target="ejejcsingle">class</a> is going to be incredible and potentially life changing, actually most likely it will change your life for the better. <div><br /></div><div>Both Mondo Beyondo and <a href="http://www.brenebrown.com/">Brene</a> have absolutely changed mine. I took the first class of MB over a year ago and so many of my big fat scary dreams have come true with doing the dream work. </div><div><br /></div><div>Brene's book <a href="http://www.brenebrown.com/books/2010/8/8/the-gifts-of-imperfection.html">"The Gifts of Imperfection"</a> is a must read. </div><div><br /></div><div>Listen to her <a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability.html ">Ted talk</a> too, so good....</div><div><br /></div><div>It starts <b>tomorrow</b>! Sign up for the <a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?cl=74538&c=ib&aff=138627" target="ejejcsingle">class</a> with me! Click on Dream Lab 2011!!!!</div><div> <div><br /></div></div>mati rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15346776676916444532noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10098841.post-7523096245774677142011-01-07T08:12:00.000-08:002011-01-07T09:26:17.082-08:00nourishment<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MzN1R5yo478/TSdJjhmXOFI/AAAAAAAAAQM/Lwjmg2fmhNc/s1600/607287_WhnxvOLf_c.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MzN1R5yo478/TSdIj3X-nYI/AAAAAAAAAQE/JLtL8b5HzFc/s1600/A-night-with-Laurence-Pasquier_2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 395px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MzN1R5yo478/TSdIj3X-nYI/AAAAAAAAAQE/JLtL8b5HzFc/s400/A-night-with-Laurence-Pasquier_2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559492046009310594" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">photo <a href="http://weekendhost.blogspot.com/">credit</a></div>after much thought, i finally decided on my "word of the year"=<i> nourishment</i>! last year (well mid-year really) i chose <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/74248192@N00/4821843529/in/set-1600742/"><i>abundance</i></a><i></i> and i feel it really happened in every aspect of my life, including dress size unfortunately;)<div><br /></div><div>i feel sick for the 3rd time with a cold this winter, which makes me stop and think about what lesson am i learning? well first to slow down and take measures to boost my health... which led me to nourishment of my mind, body and soul.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;font-size:13px;"><div><i>v</i> <b>nourish</b> <span class="pronOx" style=" ;font-family:'Arial Unicode MS', 'Lucida Sans Unicode';">[ˈnariʃ, (<i>American</i> ) ˈnə:-]</span><div class="runseg" style="margin-left: 0.5cm; margin-top: 3pt; ">to cause or help to grow, become healthy etc.</div></div><div><i>adj</i> <b>nourishing</b><div class="runseg" style="margin-left: 0.5cm; margin-top: 3pt; ">giving the body what is necessary for health and growth</div></div></span></div><div><br /></div><div>an alphabetized (bc i'm funny like that) list of what nourishes me that i want to bring into 2011...</div><div>*acceptance</div><div>*accountability</div><div>*<a href="http://getyourpainton.typepad.com/">art</a></div><div>*clean</div><div>*cozy</div><div>*ease</div><div>*friendships</div><div>*gardening </div><div>*gratitude</div><div>*green</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MzN1R5yo478/TSdJjhmXOFI/AAAAAAAAAQM/Lwjmg2fmhNc/s400/607287_WhnxvOLf_c.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559493139675691090" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">photo <a href="http://www.sunset.com/">credit</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">*health</div><div style="text-align: left;">*letter writing</div><div style="text-align: left;">*love</div><div style="text-align: left;">*order</div><div style="text-align: left;">*quality</div><div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=10098841">*</a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/silversprite/5120507383/in/faves-swankypolkadots/">reading</a></div><div>*rest</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(33, 25, 34); font-family:'helvetica neue', arial, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><div id="PinImage" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><a href="http://poppytalk.blogspot.com/#" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration: none; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); display: block; "><img src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/607269_d4HDtFUk_c.jpg" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; opacity: 0.92; display: block; max-width: 554px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: auto; " /></a></div><div id="PinComments" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><div id="PinCaption" class="comment" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: -18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: -18px; padding-top: 11px; padding-right: 18px; padding-bottom: 24px; padding-left: 18px; clear: both; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-color: rgb(231, 231, 231); overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; font-size: 1.3em; "><a id="FlagPin" class="tipsyHover" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/607269/#" data="607269" title="Report Image" style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(118, 131, 139); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; float: right; "><img src="http://assets.pinterest.com/images/flag.png" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; display: block; width: auto; height: auto; opacity: 0.4; " /></a>Paola Navone's summer refuge on the Greek island of Serifos (a feature in Elle Decoration, August 2010 via <a href="http://poppytalk.blogspot.com/">Poppytalk</a></div></div></span></div><div>*<a href="http://www.seejanerun.com/t-See-Jane-Run-Half-Marathon-and-5K.aspx">running</a></div><div>*self-care</div><div>*<a href="http://www.shutterbean.com/green-energy-shake/">smoothies</a></div><div>*<a href="http://www.kabukisprings.com/">soaking</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/2651715_9s0yVvKZ_c.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">photo <a href="http://www.lydialyonsdesigns.com/2010/02/sunny-yellow-front-door-welcome.html">credit</a></div><div>*soup</div><div>*sun</div><div>*support</div><div>*yoga</div><div><br /></div><div>xxoxo </div><div>mati rose</div><div><br /></div><div>ps- what are your words of the year if you have one?</div><div>pps- all these photos are from my <a href="http://pinterest.com/matirose/">pinterest</a>! love!</div><div><div><div><br /></div></div></div>mati rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15346776676916444532noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10098841.post-22934103569779726432010-12-29T17:44:00.001-08:002010-12-29T20:20:21.786-08:00Get Your Paint On!I'm thrilled to announce my <a href="http://getyourpainton.typepad.com/get-your-paint-on/">painting ecourse</a> with my pal <a href="http://www.lisacongdon.com/">Lisa Congdon</a>! We've been cooking this class up for a long time and it's exciting to finally put it out in the world! Read more and sign up below or <a href="http://getyourpainton.typepad.com/get-your-paint-on/">here too</a>! <div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:15.8333px;"><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin-top: 8px; margin-right: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 8px; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><p><em>Get Your Paint On</em>: A Five Week Painting Class with Lisa Congdon and Mati McDonough</p><p> <a class="ec_ejc_thkbx" href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?c=cart&i=848626&cl=138627&ejc=2" _mce_href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?c=cart&i=848626&cl=138627&ejc=2" target="ej_ejc"><img alt="Add to Cart" border="0" src="http://www.e-junkie.com/ej/ej_add_to_cart.gif" _mce_src="http://www.e-junkie.com/ej/ej_add_to_cart.gif" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; " /></a></p><p _mce_style="text-align: center;" style="text-align: center; "><a href="http://www.lisacongdon.com/" _mce_href="http://www.lisacongdon.com"><img alt="wilfredo, lisa and me" height="604" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2643/3722282128_ccaf757985_o.jpg" _mce_src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2643/3722282128_ccaf757985_o.jpg" _mce_style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="403" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; " /></a>{lisa and mati at their joint art show in 2009}</p><p _mce_style="text-align: center;" style="text-align: center; "><a href="http://www.lisacongdon.com/" _mce_href="http://www.lisacongdon.com">www.lisacongdon.com</a> and <a href="http://www.matirose.com/" _mce_href="http://www.matirose.com">www.matirose.com</a></p><p><span _mce_style="text-decoration: underline;" style="text-decoration: underline; "><strong>ABOUT THE COURSE</strong></span></p><p>Want to start painting but don’t know where or how to begin? Feeling stuck in your existing art practice and need a little kick in the pants? Wondering how others approach their painting process? Seeking a community of like-minded folks with whom to share your painting experience? Want to be inspired by weekly artist interviews, painting prompts and chock full painting lessons?</p><p><em>Get Your Paint On</em> may be for you!</p><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/74248192@N00/5088166046/" _mce_href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/74248192@N00/5088166046/" title="paintbrushes in studio.jpg by matirose, on Flickr"><img alt="paintbrushes in studio.jpg" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4133/5088166046_f8e9e7c643.jpg" _mce_src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4133/5088166046_f8e9e7c643.jpg" _mce_style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="333" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; " /></a></p><p>Artists, illustrators + close friends Lisa Congdon and Mati McDonough have joined together to bring you<em>Get Your Paint On</em>, a five-week online course in painting. Lisa and Mati will share what they have learned painting professionally. They’ll share their unique and colorful approach to painting in a warm and welcoming environment. This class is designed to support both beginning painters and more experienced artists.</p><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/74248192@N00/5265117559/" _mce_href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/74248192@N00/5265117559/" title="mati_studio by matirose, on Flickr"><img alt="mati_studio" height="329" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5167/5265117559_30414ac0b2.jpg" _mce_src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5167/5265117559_30414ac0b2.jpg" _mce_style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="500" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; " /></a></p><p><span _mce_style="text-decoration: underline;" style="text-decoration: underline; "><strong>WHAT THE COURSE WILL COVER</strong></span></p><p>The course will be conducted in a safe, private, password protected online environment. Each of the five weeks, we’ll focus on a different topic:</p><p>Week One: Selecting and using materials</p><p>Week Two: Choosing subject matter and style</p><p>Week Three: Using color</p><p>Week Four: Creating beautiful composition</p><p>Week Five: Virtual show and celebration</p><p _mce_style="text-align: center;" style="text-align: center; "><strong> </strong><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/birdinthehand/3613112912/" _mce_href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/birdinthehand/3613112912/" title="oh by Bird in the Hand, on Flickr"><img alt="oh" height="500" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3311/3613112912_3ae3888536.jpg" _mce_src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3311/3613112912_3ae3888536.jpg" _mce_style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="397" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; " /></a>{one of lisa and mati's collaborative paintings.}<strong><br /></strong></p><p><strong>The course will have lots of information to get you going each week, including:</strong></p><p>1) A detailed post by Lisa or Mati about the topic for the week. It will include information, tips and important ideas. We’ll post videos, images and photos that help to elaborate on the topic for the week.</p><p>2) A painting assignment that is connected to the topic for the week. Participants will have one week to complete the painting assignment and post it to the private group for viewing.</p><p>3) An interview with an established painter or illustrator about their work and process.</p><p>4) Inspiration for the topic area.</p><p _mce_style="text-align: center;" style="text-align: center; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/birdinthehand/3608585523/" _mce_href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/birdinthehand/3608585523/" title="Birdhouse Specimen Collection No. 1 by Bird in the Hand, on Flickr"><img alt="Birdhouse Specimen Collection No. 1" height="500" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2407/3608585523_e53e8f26b4.jpg" _mce_src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2407/3608585523_e53e8f26b4.jpg" _mce_style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="500" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; " /></a>{painting by lisa}</p><p><span _mce_style="text-decoration: underline;" style="text-decoration: underline; "><strong>HOW PARTICIPANTS INTERACT IN THE COURSE</strong></span></p><p>Participants will have the opportunity to make comments and ask questions each week on the topic area. Participants are also encouraged to post images of their weekly paintings in our safe, private flickr group and are encouraged to leave questions and positive/ encouraging feedback for their classmates. Mati and Lisa will comment and answer questions posed by participants as the weeks unfold.</p><p _mce_style="text-align: center;" style="text-align: center; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/birdinthehand/4427822662/" _mce_href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/birdinthehand/4427822662/" title="hummingbird. by Bird in the Hand, on Flickr"></a><a href="http://getyourpainton.typepad.com/.a/6a0120a59bf08c970c0148c725e71a970c-pi" _mce_href="http://getyourpainton.typepad.com/.a/6a0120a59bf08c970c0148c725e71a970c-pi" _mce_style="display: inline;" style="display: inline; "><img alt="3959074591_86b65be50b" border="0" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a0120a59bf08c970c0148c725e71a970c" src="http://getyourpainton.typepad.com/.a/6a0120a59bf08c970c0148c725e71a970c-800wi" _mce_src="http://getyourpainton.typepad.com/.a/6a0120a59bf08c970c0148c725e71a970c-800wi" _mce_style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="3959074591_86b65be50b" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; " /></a>{painting by lisa}</p><p><span _mce_style="text-decoration: underline;" style="text-decoration: underline; "><strong>WHO ARE MATI AND LISA?</strong></span></p><p>Mati McDonough and Lisa Congdon are artists who also happen to be close friends. They live about 9 blocks from each other in the Mission District of San Francisco. They are passionate about painting, creating community, COLOR (especially hot pink) and are extremely excited to teach <em>Get Your Paint On</em>! Frequently, they are asked to share their art-making knowledge and technique and so they’ve joined together to present this five week course.</p><p><strong>More about Mati:</strong><br /><br /><a href="http://getyourpainton.typepad.com/.a/6a0120a59bf08c970c0147e117f040970b-pi" _mce_href="http://getyourpainton.typepad.com/.a/6a0120a59bf08c970c0147e117f040970b-pi"><img alt="20101209mati_studioDSC_1609" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a0120a59bf08c970c0147e117f040970b" src="http://getyourpainton.typepad.com/.a/6a0120a59bf08c970c0147e117f040970b-350wi" _mce_src="http://getyourpainton.typepad.com/.a/6a0120a59bf08c970c0147e117f040970b-350wi" _mce_style="width: 334px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="20101209mati_studioDSC_1609" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; width: 334px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; " /></a><br />Mati McDonough went back to art school when she was just shy of 30 years old to study painting and illustration at the California College of the Arts. She made art from the time she was very little growing up in Maine, but never considered herself an artist until recently. Now at 34, Mati has had over a dozen art shows, taught painting classes in Italy, Santa Cruz and Utah, had her art and illustrations used for Patagonia, University Games, i-Pop for Madison Park, as well published in numerous books and magazines worldwide and is now happily represented by Lilla Rogers Studio.</p><p><strong>More about Lisa:</strong></p><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/birdinthehand/5270970889/" _mce_href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/birdinthehand/5270970889/" title="A little sneak peek! by Bird in the Hand, on Flickr"><img alt="A little sneak peek!" height="500" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5089/5270970889_15c47d9e11.jpg" _mce_src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5089/5270970889_15c47d9e11.jpg" _mce_style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="334" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; " /></a></p><p>Like Mati, Lisa did not begin making art seriously or professionally until she was in her 30's. 10 years later she makes most of her living doing professional illustration. Her clients include Chronicle Books, Random House, Running Press, Harper Collins, Pottery Barn Teen, Target and Urban Outfitters. She is also happily represented by Lilla Rogers Studio. Lisa also maintains a thriving fine art practice and shows her work regularly in galleries across the country. She is incredibly grateful to wake every day and paint for a living.</p><p><span _mce_style="text-decoration: underline;" style="text-decoration: underline; "><strong>FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS</strong></span></p><p><strong>1. When does the class start and end?</strong></p><p>January 31 through March 4. It is 5 weeks in length.</p><p><strong>2. How much does the course cost and how do I pay?</strong></p><p>The class costs $99 USD. You will be paying for the course through Paypal (scroll down to see payment link). Paypal automatically converts currency for you.</p><p><strong>3. Can you give me a general description of how the course works?</strong></p><p>The course is structured in five weekly increments. Sunday evening, the course for the following week is posted in a safe, private, password protected online environment. Each week will include some information, food for thought, technique and tips, artist interviews and of course, a painting assignment! Participants can comment and ask questions in the course environment, and they have a week to finish each painting. By Sunday (though it can be done at any time during the week), participants will post their painting for the week in a private flickr group for other members of the group to see.</p><p><strong>4. What if I don’t complete an assignment?</strong></p><p>All we ask is that you try your best to complete assignments as you have time in your schedule and are comfortable.</p><p _mce_style="text-align: center;" style="text-align: center; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/74248192@N00/2156627318/" _mce_href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/74248192@N00/2156627318/" title="Before You Go by matirose, on Flickr"><img alt="Before You Go" height="400" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2194/2156627318_f10d3ee08b.jpg" _mce_src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2194/2156627318_f10d3ee08b.jpg" _mce_style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; " /></a>{painting by mati}</p><p><strong>6. What will I need?</strong></p><p>-A computer</p><p>-A scanner or camera to capture images of your paintings.</p><p>-An email address</p><p>-A sketchbook</p><p>-Five painting surfaces (thick paper is fine, as are canvas or masonite) </p><p>-Paint (acrylic or gouache)</p><p>-A Flickr account (this is easy to set up and free)</p><p>-Time to paint (a minimum of a few hours a week)</p><p><strong>7. Do I have to check into the class at specific times?</strong></p><p>You do <strong>not</strong> have to check into the class at specific times. You can access the week’s assignments when your schedule permits. We’d love it if everyone checked into the course environment and read updated material several times a week, but we realize this isn’t possible for everyone. </p><p><strong>8. I’ve never taken an art class before and I don’t know how to paint. Is this class for me?</strong></p><p>Absolutely! This course is designed for people interested in exploring painting, regardless of their level, whether you are interested in getting started with painting or whether you’d like to take your art practice to the next level. </p><p><strong>9. Will other people see my paintings?</strong></p><p>The course will include a private space where those taking the class can post their own work and view the work of others in the class. We do encourage everyone who pays for and participates in the class to share the work that they make for the class. Sharing your work is an important part of the process of learning to paint well. That said, mean, critical comments will not be tolerated in the course environments. We hope to create a safe and positive environment for sharing work.</p><p><strong>10.</strong> <strong>Will I get direct feedback from Mati and Lisa?</strong></p><p>This class is not designed for regular individual feedback (given the number of participants, this is impossible for us), though we will be logging into the course environment and flickr group to look at work and comment as often as we can.</p><p><strong>11. What can I expect to get from the class?</strong></p><p>You will receive weekly input on various topics including: using materials and choosing subject matter, defining a personal style, using color and personal symbols in your work and creating an appealing composition. Mati and Lisa will share their expertise and own tips and tricks with you each week, including photos of their processes. They’ll share interviews with accomplished artists. You’ll experiment with approaches to painting. You will get an opportunity to form a group with like-minded others and swap, share, discuss and exchange. </p><p _mce_style="text-align: center;" style="text-align: center; "> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/74248192@N00/4943672020/" _mce_href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/74248192@N00/4943672020/" title="fox and hen chase by matirose, on Flickr"><img alt="fox and hen chase" height="399" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4943672020_a83675bb14_o.jpg" _mce_src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4943672020_a83675bb14_o.jpg" _mce_style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; " /></a>{painting by mati}</p><p><span _mce_style="text-decoration: underline;" style="text-decoration: underline; "><strong>HOW TO REGISTER </strong></span></p><p>1) Click on the "Add to Cart" link below to pay. You will be redirected to Paypal to complete your purchase</p><p>2) Within a few minutes you should receive an email from Mati and Lisa welcoming you to the course and giving you all the basic information you need to prepare for the course (supplies you'll need, login info, etc.).</p><p><em><strong>ARE YOU READY TO GET YOUR PAINT ON? </strong><br /></em></p><p><a class="ec_ejc_thkbx" href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?c=cart&i=848626&cl=138627&ejc=2" _mce_href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?c=cart&i=848626&cl=138627&ejc=2" target="ej_ejc"><img alt="Add to Cart" border="0" src="http://www.e-junkie.com/ej/ej_add_to_cart.gif" _mce_src="http://www.e-junkie.com/ej/ej_add_to_cart.gif" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; " /></a></p></div></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:15.8333px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:15.8333px;"><br /></span></div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div>mati rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15346776676916444532noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10098841.post-61279780241778307902010-12-14T19:01:00.000-08:002010-12-15T23:04:34.201-08:00Renegade Craft Fair!<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/74248192@N00/5262503136/" title="This weekend! by matirose, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5050/5262503136_178e542f27.jpg" alt="This weekend!" height="500" width="386" /></a><br /><br />Come by local Bay area folks to Renegade! I'll be at <b>booth #203</b> pretty close to the entrance (note the event is changed and at the concourse this year, NOT fort mason!). I'll have many gifties and stocking stuffers for you! <div><br /></div><div>I'll be sharing with the talented <a href="http://www.lisasolomon.com/">Lisa Solomon</a> and her biz partner Candy of <a href="http://www.modifyd.net/">Modif/y</a> who have a new endeavor of upcycled cashmere cuteness... hello elephants :) and other lovelies like fingerless gloves. i want it all!<br /><br />Also I'll be hanging with my dear generous artist friends who are gonna help me out <a href="http://www.craftyfanny.com/">Tiffany Moore</a>, <a href="http://www.stefanierenee.net/">Stefanie Renee Lindeen</a> and <a href="http://jenhewett.blogspot.com/">Jennifer Hewett</a>! Plus next to me will be the super crafty & talented duo <a href="http://www.sproutstudio.net/">Jenifer Lake</a> and <a href="http://www.katrinarodabaugh.com/">Katrina Rodabaugh</a>.<br /><br />Come say hello to us all!!<br /><div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Also, my last day of shipping is Friday, December 17th! </span><br /><br />For 20% off use the Coupon Code: BIRTHDAYFUN<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I'll be offering in person discounted prices at Renegade too :)<br /><br />oxoxxo<br />Mati<br /><br /></div></div>mati rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15346776676916444532noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10098841.post-32202899835892900022010-12-09T17:16:00.000-08:002010-12-09T17:25:17.078-08:00mini cupcakes and a birthday month sale!<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/74248192@N00/5248021834/" title="mini cupcakes by matirose, on Flickr"><img style="width: 501px; height: 335px;" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5169/5248021834_b10b86788d.jpg" alt="mini cupcakes" /></a><br /><br />sweets,<br /><br />i've been remiss in writing here. there are big exciting things brewing and dream lists to write for 2011 and a birthday month to celebrate. and holiday parties. and children to babysit for. and paintings to be made. and hikes to be had. and movies to be enjoyed. and music to download. and letters to be written. and life to be lived. dishes to be washed. baths to be had. fights to be fought, kindly. and through out it all, you are here.<br /><br />thank you.<br /><br />in gratitude i'm offering 20% off in my shop for the ENTIRE month of December off of EVERYTHING, including this print below. Just enter in the code: BIRTHDAYFUN<br /><br /><a href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.194007311.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="width: 500px; height: 500px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.194007311.jpg" alt="quiet treasure" /></a><br /><br />xxx<br />mrmmati rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15346776676916444532noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10098841.post-82971235538827551642010-12-01T14:11:00.000-08:002010-12-01T14:15:30.458-08:00Happy Mati Day & a sale!!Hi friends!<br /><br />It's Mati's assistant, Tiffany here with some news!<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Today is Mati's birthday!!! </span><br /><br />While Mati's out celebrating her awesomeness, I wanted to do a quick post to wish her a happy birthday, but also to let you all know that we're celebrating Mati Day (ooh, did I just invent a new holiday?) with a 20% sale on everything -- even originals -- in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SuspectShoppe">her shop</a>! Just enter the coupon code BIRTHDAYFUN upon checkout and the discount is yours!<br /><br />Since I am a little bit late in posting this today, I be we could convince Mati to keep the sale running through tomorrow...she's going to be too busy celebrating anyway to worry with details such as these ;)<br /><br />And, I'd like to add this little note to Mati too on her day:<br /><br /><blockquote>Mati, thanks for being such a huge inspiration to me. I've learned so much working from you and look forward to many more years of good talks, friendship, and laughs. You are such a true person and your sweet spirit comes through in everything you do. Thank you for being who you are! It truly is a blessing to be your friend.</blockquote>{end Tiffany's sappiness now!}<br /><br />ps. BUT if y'all want to be a little sappy in the comments to wish miss Mati a happy b-day, that's totally allowed! Promise she won't mind!mati rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15346776676916444532noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10098841.post-24248259439055669752010-11-26T20:47:00.000-08:002010-11-26T20:48:06.884-08:00pop up shop<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/74248192@N00/5210322225/" title="pop up shop tomorrow! by matirose, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4091/5210322225_7c79b38be2_z.jpg" width="404" height="640" alt="pop up shop tomorrow!" /></a>mati rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15346776676916444532noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10098841.post-87800897964734336142010-11-22T18:22:00.000-08:002010-11-22T19:54:28.038-08:00humbly seeking imagery<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/girlhula/5197351763/" title="at the laundromat by girlhula, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/5197351763_f2cd67af57.jpg" width="500" height="490" alt="at the laundromat" /></a><div>me in ttv by <a href="http://hulaseventy.blogspot.com/">andrea</a></div><div><br />did i tell you about taking pictures like elephants in the rain at the laundry mat? we looked at the images upside and backwards and tiny like herds of humble elephants bowed down with long trunks as the rain pitter pattered on our hands. hula taught us a ttv class after her show recently and it was AMAZING. i took a bunch of photos, but have only processed two thus far.</div><div><br /></div><div>one of <a href="http://www.katrinarodabaugh.com/">katrina</a> (love her beret, scarf, ring and rarely captured pensive stare):<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/74248192@N00/5127748546/" title="my first TTV by matirose, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1167/5127748546_1ba2b46489.jpg" width="500" height="488" alt="my first TTV" /></a> </div><div><br /></div><div>and another of <a href="http://www.sproutstudio.net/index.php">ms jen</a> and her mister bob (mustaches at <a href="http://curiosityshoppeonline.com/">the curiosity shoppe</a>!):<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/74248192@N00/5142941595/" title="jen + bob at curiousity shoppe by matirose, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1417/5142941595_be651c3a48.jpg" width="500" height="488" alt="jen + bob at curiousity shoppe" /></a><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>all of it makes me so, so, so very excited for our upcoming <a href="http://www.bepresentretreats.com/joyworkshops/">joy retreat</a> with polaroids, painting and cooking! there may still be some spots left... </div><div><br /></div><div>i wrote about <a href="http://www.kindovermatter.com/2010/11/kind-kindred-mati-rose.html">kindness</a> over here. and hula wrote about my new painting series on one of my fave design blogs~ <a href="http://poppytalk.blogspot.com/2010/11/hula-seventy-mati-rose-mcdonough.html">poppytalk</a>. there are still some <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SuspectShoppe?section_id=6420978">treasure seekers originals</a> in the shop too.</div><div><br /></div><div>be well,</div><div>mati<br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>mati rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15346776676916444532noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10098841.post-81301904812776744832010-11-19T11:47:00.000-08:002010-11-18T12:35:53.330-08:00you are beautiful!<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/74248192@N00/5188053126/" title="yes, you! by matirose, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1281/5188053126_100c6be0a1.jpg" width="500" height="335" alt="yes, you!" /></a><div>yes, you!! my darling assistant fanny gifted me this on tuesday. i love that i awake to it on my dresser under my mirror every morning. i believe there are more in her awesome <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/craftyfanny">etsy shop</a>. i also adore my original mindy painting (i think her name is carissa, the painting's name!)... more in her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/timssally?ref=pr_profile">sweet shop</a>. both of these girls i met as students at the artful journey retreat and they are making art like gangbusters! <div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/74248192@N00/5188053120/" title="from fanny :) by matirose, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/5188053120_f77e816660.jpg" width="500" height="346" alt="from fanny :)" /></a></div><div><div>and check out the furtherest ring on the right... the hot pink + green number... <a href="http://hulaseventy.blogspot.com/">andrea's</a> sweet girl ava made it for me:) feeling loved.</div><div><div><div><br /></div><div>i also wanted to say a big THANK YOU for buying any art and mention i have new prints in my shop too!</div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/74248192@N00/5188053132/" title="wish big sweet darling by matirose, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1272/5188053132_dd6e6d6f7a_z.jpg" width="500" height="626" alt="wish big sweet darling" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>i'm writing this in advance as i'm actually away at hot springs right now with no wifi or cell service. hope i don't go bananas! i'm clearly addicted ;)</div><div><br /></div><div>xxxxxxx</div><div>mati</div></div></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><i>photos by the fantastic bob lake</i></div>mati rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15346776676916444532noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10098841.post-51515899411840519452010-11-18T10:04:00.000-08:002010-11-18T10:21:50.054-08:00NEWEST TREASURE SEEKERS ARE UP!<div>My newest sea series is now available in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/suspectshoppe">shop</a>! Limited edition prints are available from the last series too. Thank you! xxxx</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/74248192@N00/5185768597/" title="wish... by matirose, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1039/5185768597_28714484a5.jpg" width="500" height="366" alt="wish..." /></a><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/74248192@N00/5185683635/" title="grouping by matirose, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1033/5185683635_fc7218a5e5.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="grouping" /></a></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/74248192@N00/5185683637/" title="the open sea magic by matirose, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1299/5185683637_339b2e2798.jpg" width="500" height="488" alt="the open sea magic" /></a></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/74248192@N00/5186204478/" title="start of the dream by matirose, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/5186204478_b4229a14b1.jpg" width="500" height="457" alt="start of the dream" /></a></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/74248192@N00/5186204472/" title="wing by matirose, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/5186204472_a9e6d0ee5c.jpg" width="500" height="464" alt="wing" /></a></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/74248192@N00/5186204448/" title="soar by matirose, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1008/5186204448_04a1bd1cf6.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="soar" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>mati rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15346776676916444532noreply@blogger.com2