{Día de Muertos}

I love it when my creative juices are pushed the limit and I must think outside my comfort zone. The upcoming ZaPow member artist group show "Día de Muertos" certainly did just that. For this piece, I went back to the basics.  No editing in photoshop, tweaking in illustrator. Just me, the pen, paper and a whole lot of mexican food for inspiration! It could be worse, right? I'm kinda sad to see it end. 

The show opens Saturday October 5, 2013 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT at ZaPow 21 Battery Park Ave Suite 101 Asheville, NC 28801. Live music and local brew. 

{the mountains are calling}

...and I have listened.

Maybe it was the chocolate and the beer left over from yesterday. Or, maybe it was the peaceful walk along the river with friends this morning. But, with Old Whalers Blend coffee in my cup and the sounds of Dr. Dog playing in the background, I sat down at the computer, and this just happened. Asheville or Bust, my little friend. Prints and postcards will be available at the Zapow Art Gallery, 21 Battery Park Asheville, NC. It's is also up for grabs at our Etsy store. 

{taste of the town}

It's a tough job, but somebodies to go do and I'm just glad that it is me. Working on another piece for the Gallery. The show "Postcards from Asheville" will run though August. Plan a trip and while you are there, be sure to sample a few of our favorite yummy spots in town. 

getting started on something new requires a lot  of "help". 

The fam visiting highlands Brewery. 

Frech Broad Chocolate Lounge

Tupelo Honey. Cue the Van Morrison 

{Ashlandia}

Friday is the Art Reception at the Zapow Gallery for: 

Postcards from Asheville, an exhibition of artwork inspired by Asheville.

We are getting things packed and sending them to the fabulous Lauren, who makes it all happen.  Check back all this week to see what all we have created just for this show. We will also be dedicating our blog to everything Asheville and kicking off summer with a good old road trip! 

 Here is a little look at something that is already on route. 

{ashlandia} 

 

Pieces and limited edition postcards will be for sale. 

 Zapow Gallery 21 Battery Park, downtown Asheville

Saturday, June 1 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM 

{morning commute}

happy monday!! putting the finishing touches on this piece that was created just for asheville. if you know anything about the town, you know they are all about some urban chickens, the double decker coffee bus, good blue grass music and it is the east coast capital craft breweries. 

i hope that these guys feel right at home there. 

{Lets take this little show on the road...ASHEVILLE OR BUST!}

{new places - part 1}

Lets take this little show on the road...ASHEVILLE OR BUST! 

Ever since I went on a sister's vacation eons ago, I have had special in place in my heart for Asheville, North Carolina.  Whenever I have the chance to slip away for a weekend I jump on the opportunity. I love the culture mixed in with the natural beauty. I love everything from the endless outdoor activities, to the craft breweries,  the great food scene,  shopping, the best little coffee house or should i say double decker bus and the incredible art scene! I pretty much love everything about it but that monster hill at mile 13 in the half marathon that still leaves a bad taste in my mouth. Seriously, I think I left a little bit of my soul on that street corner.  But otherwise, you get the point - I love Asheville!!!!

So, when Lauren from Zapow in downtown Aville asked me to join the artists in her gallery, you can imagine the reaction that I had. I think I may have landed on the moon. This year's New Years resolution in the Bowman house is our  new motto,  "going back to our roots". For inkSpotts, that means going back to where it all began - illustration. I am so excited to start putting my collection together. The licensing world is great, but can be very limiting. I am eager to explore the endless creative possibilities. Don't worry, I will be sure to share everything along the way. (whether you want me to or not.)