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Tuesday, May 31, 2011
tulsa pieces almost done
I've been working so hard to get these pieces done so I can do a couple prints for the show in Tulsa in August. I have a few more things to do before I can mount them on frames. The pics aren't the best (they have a bit of glare) but here they are. See what you can find hidden in there. Oh and I promise I have recipes coming. I just haven't had any time to type them out. I'll get them up this week.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Thursday, May 26, 2011
an unexpected surprise
So a couple of weeks ago I dropped off three pieces at IAO Gallery in downtown OKC. The entry fee was waved for this show since I'm an OVAC member, so I decided to go for it and take a chance. The show 24 Works on Paper is kind of known to be very competitive and hard to get into considering they only accept 24 pieces. There were almost 200 entries and I am proud to announce that one of mine got in!!! I still can't believe it. I'm kind of in shock still. My work will be hanging next to some of Oklahoma's greatest young contemporary artists. The show travels the state for a whole year! I'm so excited and I'm hoping that I can make some really good connections with this opportunity. Click on the link for a list of the artists participating and info about the opening.
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| "Oh the Cold" mixed media screen print/drawing |
Thursday, May 19, 2011
tulsa "rough draft"
I finally started my big wood piece for the Oh Tulsa show in August. It's still just a skeleton. I'm letting it sit for a few days before I do anything else to it. Keep in mind that it's not even close to being done, but feedback is welcomed.
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| currently untitled. |
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| the OKC panel with the changing skyline and road map so far |
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| the Tulsa panel with the skyline and road map so far (kinda blurry, sorry) |
Friday, May 6, 2011
thundering up with tons of recipes
I haven't had much time to post lately. I've been working 4 days a week again and trying to get this Tulsa stuff started. Our weekends have been pretty much awesome. Thunder games, arts festivals, yoga, bowling, outdoor activities...I love this time of year! But it sure is awful for getting stuff done. I'm dedicating today to the Tulsa pieces. I made copies a few days ago, but still haven't actually started anything. Today is the day...but it is so nice outside!
We are loving the OKC Thunder! We got to go to game 5 against the Denver Nuggets (which was amazing)! All the other games we've just been watching at home. Sooooo here are some recipes to make when watching basketball or just for lunch, dinner or a snack...
Sorry for the lack of pictures, things disappear too quickly around here.
Emily's Chicken Enchiladas
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts
1 T. olive oil
2 garlic cloves
half yellow onion
1/4 cup flour
2 T. taco seasoning
S&P
pinch red pepper flakes
1 cup chicken broth
6 small corn tortillas
1 cup monterey jack cheese
Directions
Wrap chicken tightly in plastic wrap and drop into a pot of boiling water. Cover 20 min. Let cool, unwrap and shred with two forks. Preheat oven to 400. In a medium saucepan saute onion and garlic in olive oil until onions are soft. Add flour, taco seasoning, S&P and pepper flakes. Whisk until thick (about 1 min). Pour half the sauce over the chicken. Reserve the rest. Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave about 10 seconds. Spray a square baking pan. Fill tortillas with chicken mixture and place in dish seam side down. Pour remaining sauce on top and sprinkle with cheese. Bake 15 min.
Notes
You can also use 2 cups of rotisserie chicken in place of the chicken breasts. I added the onions, red pepper flakes, and yes I doubled the amount of cheese. They are delicious either way. Thanks Emily!
Guacamole-Hummus (Guacummus)
Ingredients
1 can rinsed and drained chickpeas
1 bunch roughly chopped cilantro
1 crushed garlic clove
1 avocado
3 T. olive oil
1 t. lime juice
S&P
about 1/4 cup water
Directions
Place all ingredients except water in a blender or food processor. Pulse adding a little water at a time until smooth. Serve with pita or corn chips.
Notes
Thanks to Kevin for the name Guacummus...I love it!
Sweet Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts
1/4 cup mayo
1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
1/2 T. each lemon juice, white wine vinegar, dijon mustard, honey
S&P to taste
1 t. dried dill
chopped celery
handful chopped dried cranberries
handful chopped grapes
large romaine lettuce leaves
handful chopped almonds
Directions
Boil the chicken just like in the enchilada recipe (you could also use rotisserie). Cool in the fridge for at least an hour. Whisk together mayo, yogurt, juice, vinegar, mustard, honey, S&P and dill (I found that there was a little too much sauce, so I saved the rest and spread it on bread for leftover sandwiches). Pour sauce over chicken and mix. Add as much celery as you would like (I like mine extra chunky), cranberries and grapes. Spoon chicken salad onto lettuce leaves and sprinkle with almonds. Wrap up like a taco and crunch. Mmmm!
Rocky Road Bars
Ingredients
8 graham crackers
1 1/2 cups toasted chopped almonds
1 small tub marshmallow fluff
1 (12 oz.) bag semisweet chocolate chips
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
Directions
Preheat oven to 375. Arrange grahams in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Bake until lightly browned (about 8 min.) Sprinkle in the almonds and dot with the marshmallow. Combine chips and milk in a large microwave safe bowl. Microwave 30 seconds and stir. Continue to microwave in 15 second intervals stirring in between until mixture is smooth. Pour on top. Swirl marshmallow and chocolate mixture together with a small knife or fork. Refrigerate an hour until set then cut into bars. I couldn't wait, so I cut a melty one. Mmmm! So good! They are even better when they are completely set.
We are loving the OKC Thunder! We got to go to game 5 against the Denver Nuggets (which was amazing)! All the other games we've just been watching at home. Sooooo here are some recipes to make when watching basketball or just for lunch, dinner or a snack...
Sorry for the lack of pictures, things disappear too quickly around here.
Emily's Chicken Enchiladas
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts
1 T. olive oil
2 garlic cloves
half yellow onion
1/4 cup flour
2 T. taco seasoning
S&P
pinch red pepper flakes
1 cup chicken broth
6 small corn tortillas
1 cup monterey jack cheese
Directions
Wrap chicken tightly in plastic wrap and drop into a pot of boiling water. Cover 20 min. Let cool, unwrap and shred with two forks. Preheat oven to 400. In a medium saucepan saute onion and garlic in olive oil until onions are soft. Add flour, taco seasoning, S&P and pepper flakes. Whisk until thick (about 1 min). Pour half the sauce over the chicken. Reserve the rest. Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave about 10 seconds. Spray a square baking pan. Fill tortillas with chicken mixture and place in dish seam side down. Pour remaining sauce on top and sprinkle with cheese. Bake 15 min.
Notes
You can also use 2 cups of rotisserie chicken in place of the chicken breasts. I added the onions, red pepper flakes, and yes I doubled the amount of cheese. They are delicious either way. Thanks Emily!
Guacamole-Hummus (Guacummus)
1 can rinsed and drained chickpeas
1 bunch roughly chopped cilantro
1 crushed garlic clove
1 avocado
3 T. olive oil
1 t. lime juice
S&P
about 1/4 cup water
Directions
Place all ingredients except water in a blender or food processor. Pulse adding a little water at a time until smooth. Serve with pita or corn chips.
Notes
Thanks to Kevin for the name Guacummus...I love it!
Sweet Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts
1/4 cup mayo
1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
1/2 T. each lemon juice, white wine vinegar, dijon mustard, honey
S&P to taste
1 t. dried dill
chopped celery
handful chopped dried cranberries
handful chopped grapes
large romaine lettuce leaves
handful chopped almonds
Directions
Boil the chicken just like in the enchilada recipe (you could also use rotisserie). Cool in the fridge for at least an hour. Whisk together mayo, yogurt, juice, vinegar, mustard, honey, S&P and dill (I found that there was a little too much sauce, so I saved the rest and spread it on bread for leftover sandwiches). Pour sauce over chicken and mix. Add as much celery as you would like (I like mine extra chunky), cranberries and grapes. Spoon chicken salad onto lettuce leaves and sprinkle with almonds. Wrap up like a taco and crunch. Mmmm!
Rocky Road Bars
Ingredients
8 graham crackers
1 1/2 cups toasted chopped almonds
1 small tub marshmallow fluff
1 (12 oz.) bag semisweet chocolate chips
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
Directions
Preheat oven to 375. Arrange grahams in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Bake until lightly browned (about 8 min.) Sprinkle in the almonds and dot with the marshmallow. Combine chips and milk in a large microwave safe bowl. Microwave 30 seconds and stir. Continue to microwave in 15 second intervals stirring in between until mixture is smooth. Pour on top. Swirl marshmallow and chocolate mixture together with a small knife or fork. Refrigerate an hour until set then cut into bars. I couldn't wait, so I cut a melty one. Mmmm! So good! They are even better when they are completely set.
Monday, May 2, 2011
an important thought
A friend of mine posted this quote today. I think it is so appropriate for our country right now. I can't believe how people are celebrating the death of another human being. I have felt like an outsider all day with everyone talking about how great it is. It hurts my heart.
"I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that." -Martin Luther King Jr
Note: I will delete any negative comments, so don't even bother making them.
5/10/11 Correction the first sentence is a quote from Jessica Dovey. Sorry for the mix up.
"I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that." -Martin Luther King Jr
Note: I will delete any negative comments, so don't even bother making them.
5/10/11 Correction the first sentence is a quote from Jessica Dovey. Sorry for the mix up.
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