the Queen and her Underwear Show

It seems Queenie of HerRoyalMajestyBags at Etsy was trying to save the earth and some money by hanging her laundry out on a line. Her neighbors did/do not share her eco-sensibilities. Shortly, HRMB requested underwear be sent to her. and so it was. lots of underwear. small underwear. big underwear. all colors and styles.

And here's the first photo at flickr.

Cats Need Help in Nevada

I try to not send out emails unless I am posting new artwork or if it's something important. Many may have gotten the same email today from Best Friends Animal Society and I felt it was newsworthy.

Best Friends was called in to assist with 400 cats at a "out of control" rescue group outside of Las Vegas. You can find up to date information on their website. Even the smallest donations help.


photo from Best Friends site.

Moving, Moving, Moving . . .. . RubyLane.com

Yeah, I wish. Someplace cool . . . .no cold . . . . and quiet. :)

Seriously, I am moving some originals to a new storefront on RubyLane. RubyLane.com is know for antiques, collectibles, jewelry, and fine art. Here's my storelink and I'll be adding more items in the very near future, possibly some paintings from other Art Helping Animals artists too.

Flickr Group for Pet Photos

I started a Group for Pet Photos at Flickr. It allows me to sort my own reference photos for paintings, and you can add any that you would like to share. It's brand new (last night) to be exact, and you probably will see artist friends of mine. Some are members of Art Helping Animals.

If you aren't familiar with flickr, check out the flickr homepage here.

If you want to add photos, first sign up for flickr. Then upload your photos to your own photostream. Then join the Group - here's the link- Andy Mathis Ref Pics
Above each of your photos you will see a "Send to Group" link. Click there and that is it. Enjoy your weekend.

Fern Leaves stationery arrived today

You have seen this stationery design before, a few weeks ago.
The printed paper arrived today. 8 1/2 x 11 inches offset printed on matte heavyweight letter paper. The set of 10 sheets, with 10 white envelopes, is in my Etsy store. Click here.
The word "stationery" doesn't actually appear on the paper.

Diesel and Jethro

Here's a short 1 minute video I made with my digital camera today of Diesel, a little chihuahua puppy playing with my dog, Jethro. Diesel is boarding for a few days. He barks at the cats like he's tough. LOL.

Yupo Paintings Featured on Other Blogs

What a nice surprise I had today. Plastic Pumpkin Designs from New Mexico featured two of my Yupo paintings on her blog. Thanks, Ren.

Plastic Pumpkin Designs

Surtex Booth and Retriever Puppy Painting for Sale

Hello everyone. Back to reality.
Surtex was fun, and I am now busy getting organized and sending images to interested art departments. Here's a pic of our booth.


Also, I was planning on holding this painting for an upcoming show in November, but have decided to offer it for sale. Image size is 5x7 inches, watercolor on yupo paper, matted to fit an 11 x 14 inch frame. Comes unframed. I placed it on ebay- here's the link.

Another idea for Surtex - Fern Leaf Stationery

No, I haven't fallen in a hole somewhere. I am not painting, but still here. I printed wall posters today for Surtex. I am happy with the way they turned out. Here's a stationery idea using that same fern pattern as the plate. Stationery looks misspelled to me in that font. Will have to go look it up in the dictionary.

Would you buy this plate?

I had to share this image, even if it's not a new painting. It's from an old painting way back in 2004 or so. I am working on a plate border designs in photoshop. This is only the top portion. A sneak peek, for your eyes only.

Would you buy this if you saw it in Neiman Marcus? Target? Walmart? Goodwill?
Click on the image and it will enlarge a bit.