15 Years At 12×12

Published: 9 September 2023
Written by Michelle Himes-McCrory
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I have participated in Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition‘s 12×12 Art Fundraiser for 15 years! This is all my 12×12 art from 2009-2023 (images shown newest to oldest)

All fourteen previous works were sold through silent auction at the events. The current piece for the upcoming event this month will be available to purchase through silent auction/online bidding. My artwork in the show this month (titled ‘I Never Did Mind About The Little Things’) has a starting bid of $200 and the Buy-It-Now price is $ 1,260.

MEHM OVAC 12×12 Artwork Info:

2023 ‘I Never Did Mind About The Little Things’ (Polymer Clay, Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Rose Quartz) 12 miniature clay paintings that all hang separately and fit in a 12”x12” space – available for purchase on 9/29/2023

2022 ‘Reading Beneath The Surface’ (Acrylic on cradled wood panel, polymer clay, sterling silver, Lapis Lazuli) sold

2021 ‘Barely Holding On By A Thread’ (Part I & II) (Mahogany, Egyptian cotton, birch, acrylic, faux leather clay, with silver, Chalcedony, Kyanite, Hematite, Druzy Agate, and Amethyst) (Two works 6” x 12” x .5” each) sold

2020 ‘Home Is Where The Art Is’ (Watercolor, ink, and acrylic on cradled wood panel) sold

2019 ‘The Path’ mixed media (Ink and acrylic on paper and cradled wood panel) sold

2018 ‘Voyage’ (Ink and acrylic on paper and cradled wood panel) sold

2017 ‘Truncated Shadows’ (Acrylic and colored pencil on cradled wood panel) sold

2016 ‘Borrowed Nature’ (Acrylic and colored pencil on cradled wood panel) sold

2015 ‘Hardboiled’ (Acrylic and colored pencil on cradled wood panel) sold

2014 ‘Wasp Nest And Pods With Living Shadow’ (Carbon and colored pencil on cradled wood panel) sold

2013 ‘It Takes A Village’ (Watercolor, acrylic, and ink on Aquabord cradled wood panel) sold

2012 ‘Just Hold My Hand And We Will Make It Through’ (Woodblock relief print on cradled wood panel) sold

2011 ‘Needing Protection’ (Laser engraved wood with acrylic on cradled wood panel) sold

2010 ‘You Followed Me But I Split’ (Laser engraved wood with acrylic on cradled wood panel) sold

2009 ‘Protect My Heart’ (Intaglio print with acrylic on paper and cradled wood panel) sold

(from OVAC’s event page): Friday, September 29, 7:00–10:00 pm at Lively Beerworks, 815 SW 2nd St., Oklahoma City.

The annual 12×12 Art Fundraiser fuses 175 of Oklahoma’s finest artists with local food and live entertainment to create a memorable one-night-only art event.

Enjoy live entertainment, a cash bar, and shop the auction for unique pieces made by local artists. Ticket sales and donations go toward OVAC’s mission to grow and develop Oklahoma’s visual arts community through education, promotion, connection, and funding.

12×12 Art Fundraiser

Published: 8 September 2023
Written by Michelle Himes-McCrory
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This is my artwork for Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition‘s upcoming12x12 art fundraiser. This will be my 15th year participating in this wonderful event.

Title: I Never Did Mind About The Little Things

Medium: Polymer Clay, Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Rose Quartz (The frames are handmade from clay as well.)

Dimensions: 12 individual miniature works that all fit in a 12inchx12inch space (The winning bidder that purchases this artwork can hang and rearrange all 12 works however they choose. Each clay painting has a hanger/d-ring on the back and hangs separately.)

Year Created: 2023

This artwork has a starting bid of $200 and the Buy-It-Now price is $ 1,260.

(from OVAC‘s event info):

Friday, September 29, 7:00–10:00 pm at Lively Beerworks, 815 SW 2nd St., Oklahoma City.

The annual 12×12 Art Fundraiser fuses 175 of Oklahoma’s finest artists with local food and live entertainment to create a memorable one-night-only art event.

Enjoy live entertainment, a cash bar, and shop the auction for unique pieces made by local artists. Ticket sales and donations go toward OVAC’s mission to grow and develop Oklahoma’s visual arts community through education, promotion, connection, and funding.

Clay Art Projects

Published: 21 February 2023
Written by Michelle Himes-McCrory
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We are about to start renovations on a new studio space. With all of my art supplies and studio furniture piled into the center of the living room and back room, it is absolute chaos here! I am still trying to work on a few small art projects here and there in the middle of this craziness. This 4” x 4” tile is part of a new series of small clay works.

Frank ‘Pistol Pete’ Eaton News

Published: 19 February 2023
Written by Michelle Himes-McCrory
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Last year my Great-Grandfather, Frank “Pistol Pete” Eaton, was inducted into the Hall of Great Westerners at the 2022 Western Heritage Awards for the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. So many of the former Pistol Pete mascots were there and went on stage with my aunt and uncles to accept the award. It was a wonderful ceremony and great to see lots of family!

Our family’s foundation is currenlty working with Cedar Gate Publishing to republish Frank Eaton’s autobiography. The books will be available in a few months on Amazon with paperback, hardback, and a Kindle version as well! I will post a link when it is available.

Artwork Commission

Published: 21 February 2022
Written by Michelle Himes-McCrory
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Categories: Artwork, Commissions

This is my latest watercolor commission, painted for @reed523 – it is 6” x 9” on Arches paper. With such a small painting, I just got a desktop magnifying glass to paint some of the tiny details on the custom cargo bicycle – including the bike’s decal stickers. I used paints from Redbud Pigment Co. LLC with handmade watercolors made in Oklahoma. The scene depicts Oklahoma on the right with a red dirt trail and Colorado on the left.

Modella Gallery Art Exhibition

Published: 11 January 2022
Written by Michelle Himes-McCrory
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I have artwork included in a three person exhibition at Modella Art Gallery, along with artists Dawn Behrens and Amanda Lilley.

Modella Art Gallery is open on Thursday and Friday from 2pm-6pm and Saturday from 10am-3pm.

Modella Gallery Small Works Open House

Published: 18 November 2021
Written by Michelle Himes-McCrory
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I have several clay ornaments and other small works available at Modella Gallery through December.

(the following description is from Modella Gallery): Small Works, Artful Gifts Holiday Market Open House features unique artworks to select for holiday, graduation and other life celebrations; a variety of media, including quilted items, home decor, accessories and jewelry, knitted hats and scarves, custom handmade jewelry, hand thrown stoneware, pottery and ceramics, ornaments, decorations, photographs, puppets, handmade cards, hand knitted and needle felted gifts, kids books, handcrafted dolls and wood items.

The Open House is this Sunday, November 21st, from 12pm – 3pm.

Modella Art Gallery Reception

Published: 20 October 2021
Written by Michelle Himes-McCrory
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I have several clay ornaments and other small works available at Modella Gallery

(the following description is from Modella Gallery): Modella Gallery is pleased to share the Small Works, Artful Gifts Holiday market which provides a broad range of works. The exhibit runs through Dec. 31, with the opening Thur., Oct. 28.
Small Works, Artful Gifts Holiday Market at Modella Gallery, 721 S. Main will feature many one of a kind unique items for holiday, graduation and other life celebrations.
This exhibition features a variety of media, including quilted items, home decor, accessories and jewelry, knitted hats and scarves, custom handmade jewelry, hand thrown stoneware, pottery and ceramics, ornaments, decorations, photographs, puppets, handmade cards, hand knitted and needle felted gifts, kids books, handcrafted dolls and wood items.