Art Journal of Heidi Alamanda

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60509938017385584772012-01-27T16:58:00.045-08:00Art Journal of Heidi AlamandaHeidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.comBlogger1051100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-45511588418197626672012-01-09T10:27:00.000-08:002012-01-09T10:46:54.670-08:00Two New Oil Paintings: "Slowly Fading" and "Imperfect Over Time"

I posted a bit of sneak peek a while ago and also some thoughts behind my paintings a few months back, but didn't have the time to share the final paintings on this blog. We managed to take photos of my latest oil paintings before the year turned to 2012, but of course there was always this pesky blog creature showing me things that needed my attention first. Anyway, these two new paintings are

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-68136728400587348172012-01-08T14:51:00.000-08:002012-01-08T14:51:37.843-08:00Reminiscence from My Travel: The Blanco Renaissance Museum

My blog has been a bit quiet lately. I can assure you that I haven't fallen into holiday comatose state. I've just been quite busy painting among other things that partly involving some plans for a possible future trip to Indonesia, with Bali as part of my destination. This time I'll be spending most of my time in Ubud area, which is known as the arts center of Bali. I've been to the area way

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-15797169002537773202011-12-12T06:29:00.000-08:002011-12-12T06:29:24.395-08:00Feature on Heidi Alamanda in Catapult Magazine Issue 4

I'm so thankful to be included in Catapult Magazine Issue 4 by Thena Cartwright, owner/creator of the magazine. Catapult Magazine is a monthly art magazine where artists, art patrons and gallery owners connect. I really like the credo of the magazine "Let us not outshine one another, but let us shine brighter together." Check out my feature on page 12 of the magazine, and you can also view

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-56666555835036243072011-12-11T15:54:00.000-08:002011-12-11T15:54:48.130-08:00Some Photos from the Opening of "Menagerie of Misfit Elves" Group Show

After my last post of some sneak peek of the show, here's some photos from the opening reception on Saturday, Dec. 3rd. The show had a really great turn out:) (all photos by David F. Luecke, © Alamanda Art. Original works © their respective creators. All rights reserved.) Music Performance by Shinbone Alley Me and My Art Winter Love #2 Artist: Heidi Alamanda Sally Scrooge

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-65673081690575946472011-11-29T21:12:00.000-08:002011-11-30T07:22:12.171-08:00Sneak Peek of Group Show Menagerie of Misfit Elves

Here's some photos of hanging the artworks at Six Summit Gallery for "Menagerie of Misfit Elves" Group Show - I have two drawings in the show. The opening reception is this Saturday, December 3rd from 5-10PM (you can view the invitation here) I will be there for the reception - hope to see you there! (all photos by David F. Luecke, © Alamanda Art. Original works © their respective creators.

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com06 Summit St, Ivoryton, CT, USA41.348287424216956 -72.4424077778015241.31909642421696 -72.49415977780151 41.37747842421695 -72.39065577780153tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-18094018194541745062011-11-22T08:09:00.000-08:002012-01-20T16:41:34.345-08:00The Menagerie of Misfit Elves Show

I will be part of this holiday-themed fine art group show curated by Magge Gagliardi! The show, entitled "The Menagerie of Misfit Elves," runs from November 21, 2011 - January 21, 2012 at Six Summit Gallery. The opening reception is December 3, 2011 from 5-11p.m. during Ivoryton's Festival of Illuminations. Stop by at the gallery to check out the show when you're in the area - several of the

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-3774025793489642572011-11-19T15:56:00.000-08:002011-11-26T14:25:33.281-08:00Art Excursion at The Seton Art Gallery and Some Shots Around Downtown

DH took me to see UNH Theater's performance of "Stepping Out" last week. It was fun to see students from different educational backgrounds poured their heart to do something else that they enjoyed. The first show of "Stepping Out" also coincided with the opening of art exhibition at the Seton Art Gallery next to the theater. The Seton Gallery always has an interesting and engaging program. This

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-52505031526339390992011-10-16T11:03:00.001-07:002011-10-16T11:03:38.867-07:00Two New Oil Paintings and Some Thoughts

We did photo shoots last weekend for my two latest paintings. I posted both below, but you also can check them out on my website. I've been pondering some about myself in relation to my world in my paintings lately. It's always difficult for me to articulate the connection between elements in my paintings and my feelings into words. I let my brush strokes created the images that struck my

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-48818651413213109542011-10-16T11:03:00.000-07:002011-11-20T07:03:01.124-08:00Heidi Alamanda Visits Martin Wittfooth's The Passions at Lyons Wier Gallery

I haven't been out to NYC lately for attending some art openings or for other fun exploration. Mostly I've been busy with my own art, but I wish I had more time to see more of art shows. Pushing myself to step out to a destination is always challenging when I'm focused and time is a constraint. Sometimes I feel bad since I truly enjoy seeing other people's art. Seeing other artists' creation

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-11734509087445727652011-10-12T19:05:00.000-07:002011-10-13T08:02:27.920-07:00Painting in Progress

I've been so busy that partial part of this blog post has actually been sitting in my draft for a month. I've been busy and away from any forms of social networking. I still checked it sometimes but not as frequent. Often times, I just feel a huge distraction from any social medias. I need to pull myself away to focus more on my art and not polluted with other thoughts that would thwart my

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-49959656545795958062011-08-15T08:37:00.000-07:002011-08-15T08:37:08.574-07:00More progress and Some Random Drawings

I'm trying to console my poor lonely blog after being neglected for two weeks. Sometimes things just happen and they really keep you from doing other things as planned. I'm completely amazed by anyone who still can put their paintings/drawings out there constantly while maintaining their Twitter, Facebook, and now Google+ regularly, and talking to people there regularly. They must have like a set

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-59168144374758542652011-07-20T15:46:00.000-07:002011-08-15T09:17:03.524-07:00Japan Cinema Creative Interviews Vol. I, painting in progress shot and other artsy things

Hello hello, I have been slow in updating this blog...whoops :) I'm still working on this painting (picture below) and it takes longer than my previous paintings since there are a lot of new challenges in this piece; something that I've never experienced before. Producing like a racing machine and leaving my soul somewhere in the middle of that sprinting aren't my goals. I need to translate what

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-32890161166938245982011-06-29T15:52:00.000-07:002011-07-02T21:46:45.231-07:00Starting a New Painting and Other Stories from Philippe Jacquet's Exhibition

I'm currently working on a new painting - I put a sneak peek photo of it last week via my twitter. Right now, I'm still no where close to finish the underpainting. I haven't abandoned the other painting I was working on before. Most of the time a painting just goes through a phase where it just doesn't look and feel right in my eyes. I would put the painting in a position where I can directly

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-88865946512840274602011-06-27T16:04:00.000-07:002011-06-28T11:03:24.506-07:00New Faces of Realism at Arcadia Fine Arts

Hello beautiful readers, I hope you're doing well and staying hydrated during these sunny days. DH took me to NYC last weekend for my birthday cake:) He took to get some tasty treats. After having some treats and strolling around the neighborhood for a bit, we went to Arcadia Fine Arts to check out their current show "New Faces of Realism." The opening itself was held last Thursday, and we

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-3794278092951246642011-06-21T13:04:00.000-07:002011-06-28T18:50:08.500-07:00New Painting "Painting My Own World"

Another painting that I just recently finished: Painting My Own World oil on linen. 16" by 20". 2011 ( higher resolution version on my website ) I feel really blessed and lucky to have an artistic freedom to create my own world through my artwork. There are always challenges that sometimes slow down my creative time, but I know that I'll always have that freedom. I can look at my paintings

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-89067120801084216452011-06-10T17:07:00.000-07:002011-06-28T18:50:29.236-07:00New Painting "Knitting My Dreams" and Random Bits from Our Short Trip

Hello beautiful readers, I'm writing this while hugging my beloved a/c lovingly:) Hehe it's a complete exaggeration of my Summer survival mode. DH and I went to Kentucky to visit his parents. I don't have laptop anymore nor own a smartphone, so I had no internet access for almost a week. First, here is another painting I just finished recently: Knitting My Dreams oil on linen. 18" by 24".

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-48928077331996628892011-05-30T15:23:00.000-07:002011-05-30T15:33:25.117-07:00New Painting "Remember to Fall in Love"

Hello hello, it has been feeling hot and humid starting last week. I'm quite sure my parents back home would mock me for calling this temperature hot while they have to endure 90ish F everyday. DH put the air conditioner in my room last week to prevent me from melting away:) My brain can't function properly while migraine will insist to linger when the day is too hot. I still have one painting in

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-51978742933122904722011-05-28T16:05:00.000-07:002011-06-28T12:56:28.153-07:00Aron Wiesenfeld exhibit at Arcadia Fine Arts

I've been wanting to check out Aron Wiesenfeld's show at Arcadia Fine Arts for a while. We couldn't make it to the opening because it was a bit too close to the opening at Like the Spice. In my ideal imaginary world, I actually lived in Soho, could take a train to Brooklyn, and walked to Arcadia gallery the next day to see the opening:) DH has to work this weekend so he offered to drive us

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-71509611956754175782011-05-16T10:02:00.000-07:002011-05-16T10:02:22.023-07:00May Painting in Progress

Hello beautiful readers, I hope you're all doing well:) I can feel that summer is currently lurking around the corner. Born and raised in a tropical island should've made me a summer lover girl, but the truth is, summer is my least favorite season. I'll stick with fall and spring. These past two weeks haven't been kind for my creative flow as I felt so blurry and run down. It might

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-46211722460068896082011-05-16T08:22:00.000-07:002011-06-28T12:57:27.934-07:00Jenny Morgan's One of the Many at Like the Spice Gallery

I got out from my painting cave to peek the outside world for a bit. I haven't been outside for over a week, mostly working on my painting and fighting my allergy. The weather was quite nice, not too sunny and not too gloomy, just right for my Goldilocks mood. We went to Brooklyn for the second time to attend Brooklyn-based artist's, Jenny Morgan, opening. We needed to eat first, and I

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-80514445864961102462011-04-30T10:39:00.000-07:002011-05-03T06:53:49.384-07:00Splash of Creativity in the Studio

I was planning to attend an opening in the city, but decided to stay home to work today. When my art is calling for me, I'm just not in the mood to be out there. Doodling something, refining my transferred drawing on canvas, or touching up my paintings while listening to some Balinese ambient music sound perfect than going out today. This week, I was busy finishing up this small oil painting on

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-79624093509318182212011-04-19T14:00:00.000-07:002011-06-28T12:58:49.344-07:00Fun Sketches, Drawing, and Some Tastiness

I did some sketches in the middle of my painting progress. I like to step away from the painting for a bit, so I would get excited again once I work on the painting again. Then I got a new inspiration for my next painting, which I just had to draw before it vanished from my brain:) Sometimes I would draw straight on canvas, and other times I would draw it on paper and transfer it. It all depends

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-72380737361049284632011-04-11T15:35:00.000-07:002011-06-28T13:00:08.310-07:00Tara McPherson's Cotton Candy Machine - "Tiny Trifecta "Grand Opening

I've been seeing news about Tara McPherson's new art boutique circulating on facebook, starting around a month ago. Then Angie Mason mentioned it to me last time I met her at Last Rites Gallery. DH and I thought it would be great to check out the new store, since the opening would be on Saturday, which was perfect time for us. I personally like it on Saturday because it doesn't disrupt my daily

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-57866373879510512902011-04-07T11:21:00.000-07:002011-04-07T15:41:54.560-07:00More Progress from "Painting My Own World" and Other Itty Bitty Things

It's a beautiful gloomy day here. Yes, I do love gloomy days more than sunny days. I just feel more energized and motivated when it's gloomy outside, and also the world just looks more beautiful when it's gloomy. I'm kind of weird that way:) I'm working on my latest painting slowly since I'm also currently dividing my time on doing something completely new (sculpting). The sculpture itself looks

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-79887246487613021942011-03-30T14:47:00.000-07:002011-03-30T14:47:14.421-07:00Sketchy sketchy, and first attempt at sculpture

I've been wanting to try sculpting something small since last year. I bought clay, basic tools, and watched some videos to get a feel of how to do it. Then there was something that required my attention and emotional energy. I was so occupied and just couldn't manage to start sculpting. I finally started doing it last week. This isn't an attempt to change medium, but more of something to expand

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-77363817012767236532011-03-28T10:01:00.000-07:002011-06-28T13:01:13.939-07:00Last Rites Gallery Group Show "Song of the Sirens"

I managed to get out from my studio for art excursion time and a bit of other fun things last Saturday. Something to keep my spirit extra fresh and happy:) Last Rites Gallery had an opening for a group show entitled "Song of the Sirens" with so many talented artists such as Lilly Piri, Allison Sommers, Yoko D'Holbachie, Dan-ah Kim, Angie Mason, and more. The gallery describes itself

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-58899927071188141392011-03-18T12:46:00.000-07:002011-03-18T12:46:48.175-07:00"Painting My Own World" WIP

I'm currently working on a new painting. The other painting is staring at me from the corner of the studio, wanting me to finish it completely. However, those girls know that I need to let my imagination wander freely in my world, otherwise I may growl at them *slightly kidding*. I just put the zombie-ish layers on the painting and slowly worked on the background, while connecting with the

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-76811076912671768052011-03-13T15:43:00.000-07:002011-06-28T13:02:16.725-07:00Sas and Colin Christian - "sas+colin" at Opera Gallery, New York City

We went to the city last Thursday to attend the opening reception of Colin and Sas Christian at Opera Gallery. I was really excited when I saw Sas' announcement for her upcoming show with her husband. Sas Christian is one of the artists that I have always wanted to meet in person. I admire her courage to teach herself to paint when she decided she wanted to paint for herself.

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-71194912261221950672011-03-08T11:03:00.000-08:002011-03-13T17:51:25.960-07:00My Dreamy World

Something something inside my world Something in progress on linen. I haven't made up my mind with the title, so I will reveal the final title after this painting is done:) Something in progress on paper. The more I work on paper, the more I like it:)

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-8864181441974105632011-02-22T14:34:00.000-08:002011-02-22T14:34:04.649-08:00Quick Hello from My Studio

I hope you're doing great. I'll write more when I get a chance. xo

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-83866566016274834982011-02-03T13:54:00.000-08:002011-04-07T15:53:16.248-07:00Heidi Alamanda's Japan Cinema Interview

Marcello Milteer , the founder of Japan Cinema, has kindly included me in their Creative Spotlight section. Japan Cinema is a wonderful website that explores movies, art, and Asian Culture. The website is beautifully done and it features movies reviews, mainly Asian movies or Asian-influenced movies (including anime), interview with various creative people, like photographer, filmmaker,

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-36057639028552280462011-01-24T12:41:00.000-08:002011-06-28T13:03:33.819-07:00New Paintings: 'Soul Gatherer' and 'No Regrets'

DH and I finally took photos of my latest paintings. It was actually more work on his part than mine. He set the whole equipment and made sure the images represented the real painting. You know how I feel about any digital work related....I think it's a pain to do, so I'm glad I have someone to help me in that department :) He also uploaded them on my website and updated the look of my website.

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-68927059576033650592011-01-21T10:50:00.000-08:002011-06-28T09:51:28.351-07:00January's Painting in Progress

Sorry for the lack of update since I had no internet connection for almost a week. None of us suspected that it was the modem, because it happened right after the first blizzard. It started by having quick intermittent problem and slowly had gotten worse. I know that this will make me sound like an addict for technology, but honestly...life is so lonely without internet connection, it's like

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-28509836766560295092011-01-06T13:05:00.000-08:002011-01-06T13:05:07.689-08:00Sneak Peek of What I've been Working on

I still haven't sent my sketchbook, but I plan to do it this week. I gave deadline to myself to finish it up before New Year and I'm glad I made it. Someone told me that artist shouldn't have deadline. Obviously that doesn't apply to sketchbook project which even the title screaming deadline to you:) I don't know how art lesson at school taught here, but art lesson that I experienced back home

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-90486307876192477792011-01-01T09:57:00.000-08:002011-01-06T13:06:44.618-08:00Happy New Year 2011 and My Sketchbook Project

I hope your 2011 will be wonderful and you can reach all your goals:) I don't really have any particular goals for 2011. My main hope is great health for people that I love, so they can be around me forever. Last year has been great, but there was an unexpected thing that would change my life and definitely affect my artwork of which I would have no control at all. It was quite scary when I

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-10037019235965615182010-12-20T10:07:00.000-08:002010-12-20T16:38:44.113-08:00Marion Peck's Exhibition "What You Are, So Once Were We" and Book Signing at Sloan Fine Art

Hello Beautiful Readers, So sorry for the lack of updates and leaving this blog a bit lonely. I'm still busy preparing my sketchbook for Sketchbook Project due Jan. 15th, and paint in between. I'll post more about it other time. I think I haven't been outside for weeks:) If you're like me, you'll understand that most of the time you'll be so immersed into your artwork that you don't

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-3179588408278617732010-12-06T20:07:00.000-08:002011-06-28T09:52:49.146-07:00New Painting with Pablo

I posted a peek of this painting a while ago on my facebook. It was almost done that time, but as it happened to most of my paintings, the tiny final touch didn't happen right away. I always need to work on different one until I feel inspired again to finish up the previous painting. That's my weird rhythm:) DH took photo of this painting in my studio. He actually built a temporary photo studio,

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-68098744640596225972010-12-04T11:33:00.000-08:002010-12-04T11:33:47.837-08:00December is Here!

Christmas is coming soon! I can't believe this. It's just too fast..hehe. Sorry for the lack of update. Things got a bit hectic around here after my opening. I got invited by ChimMaya Art Gallery in Los Angeles to participate in this cool show "The Art of Fashion". I contributed one painting since, unfortunately, most of my other artworks that will be suitable with the theme of the show are

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-67834740042700246852010-11-21T16:51:00.000-08:002010-12-04T11:35:41.674-08:00Some Photos from Heidi Alamanda's Beautiful Little World of My Solitude Opening

Hello beautiful readers, If you follow my twitter, you may have read that the opening went well. I really had good times hanging out with all of people who made it to the show. I'm basically a hermit and social situation sometimes makes me weirdo, so I totally meant it when I said I had great times...hehehe. This show wouldn't happen without help and participation from so many people. DH has been

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-74853830641251253542010-11-17T19:22:00.000-08:002010-11-17T19:45:27.813-08:00Gallery Hanging for Friday (Nov.19th) Show

Hello lovely readers, We went to David Apuzzo gallery on Monday to hang my paintings. Phewww one thing will be checked from my list. Yup, I made a list of things to do, stuff to bring, etc. I don't know if I ever mentioned that I couldn't work things last minute...it'll make me panic..hehe. DH helped me hanging those paintings, in fact, I was so glad he was there to adjust all of those hangers,

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-19660610852735521142010-11-11T12:43:00.000-08:002010-11-11T14:54:54.060-08:00Heidi Alamanda's Solo Show "Beautiful Little World of My Solitude"

Hello beautiful readers, I wrote last month about my solo show. It's getting close! Next week, DH and I will hang the paintings at the gallery. I made a checklist of things that I shouldn't forget for before and at the opening. There will be some small works in the show besides my larger oil paintings. I haven't shared them in this blog because we haven't taken photos of them. I will post them

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-13837617088777469892010-11-04T17:10:00.000-07:002010-11-04T17:57:23.948-07:00Studio Pics

I wrote a couple days ago about taking some short video of the process for my own documentation. Just something to keep:) DH took some studio pics while working on a painting. It's very loose at the beginning...anything can happen afterward. Just wait ^_^ Gotta go for more drawing or painting:)

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-18555431636912558582010-11-03T15:01:00.000-07:002011-06-28T10:00:13.011-07:00My New Facebook Art Page

Hello hello, I just created a facebook art (fan) page. I've added the link on the right hand side of this blog. I prefer to call it art page instead of fan page. Anyway, it's just basically a place on facebook where I can post images of new works. I will try to do my best to respond to any comments that you may have, or if you just want to say hello:) I'm actually kind of sad to see so many

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-58971331928624363772010-11-02T19:25:00.001-07:002010-11-02T19:25:48.229-07:00Little Oil Painting on Paper

I showed you the rough sketch of my little painting on paper. Well, I just painted it today. It's 5" by 7"

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-16338345666399154962010-11-01T19:52:00.000-07:002010-11-01T19:52:41.003-07:00Artsy Things in Progress

Just wanted to share really quick of things in the making. My current painting is still in progress and I'm not happy at all with the way it looks. I still need to keep working on it, but thought you may want to have a little peek. I just started laying rough oil sketch on linen tonight for my next painting. DH took a bit video of it. It was weird working on something knowing you were being

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-6878781747485693112010-10-31T09:01:00.000-07:002011-03-14T11:22:17.377-07:00Some Photos from Totally Terror Art Group Show

I mentioned about my contribution for this show not too long ago. Well, the opening reception was last Thursday. I met Mike (Michael Shapcott) again and also Robert Ingellis (OsirisOrion) for the first time. It was exciting to see what each artist came up with in a themed art show like that. The show runs till Dec.11th. If you're around Madison, CT area, you can stop by at Madison Art Cinemas to

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-67471085201677207952010-10-25T11:30:00.000-07:002011-03-14T11:23:10.553-07:00Xiaoqing Ding and Tara McPherson Solo Shows at Jonathan Levine Gallery, NYC

Hello there beautiful readers, We decided to head out to the city for the opening shows of Xiaoqing Ding "At The End of A Rainbow" and Tara McPherson "The Bunny in The Moon". I could be a hermit when I'm working on something, especially now I'm working on a new painting and preparing itty bitty things before my show in Nov. 19th, but I managed to drag myself out from my cave. Going to see other

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-90022706446282737362010-10-22T10:48:00.000-07:002011-03-14T11:23:33.087-07:00Some Art Updates (Exciting News): My First Solo Show, and Pop Surrealism Magazine

I haven't gotten enough time to update this blog and I apologize for that. Things have been great and there are so many sweet surprises recently. There're so many nice people that I just feel what I have done to deserve that kindness....seriously:) One of the cool news is an upcoming solo exhibition. I've known this for a while but I haven't mentioned on this blog because I don't like to

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-91319995833809657112010-10-15T00:22:00.000-07:002010-10-15T00:22:11.791-07:00Quick Post of Current Painting in Progress

One of those earlier stages. Pardon me again for the image quality Also, I've decided that I prefer painting on linen better than on wood. Somehow it's just more satisfying.

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-66468318256703584232010-10-06T12:48:00.000-07:002010-10-06T12:48:14.089-07:00Autumn is Here and some pictures from Hammond Museum Japanese Garden

I can't believe I'm wearing long sleeves shirt and pants when less than 2 weeks ago I could still wear shorts! I'm not complaining since I always prefer Autumn compared to Summer, just amazed of how fast things are. The beauty of painting at home is that you can just wear the silliest but warmest outfit around the house..hehe Less than two weeks ago, we went to Japanese garden. DH thought it

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-82474583193533280472010-10-05T09:43:00.000-07:002010-10-06T08:46:15.789-07:00My Painting for "Totally Terror" 80's Horror Themed Art Show at Madison Art Cinemas

I finally finished this painting. I have a bad habit of putting off the final touch to my painting when it's near done. Somehow I always need to find that right momentum again to finish up. Maybe it's derived from my attitude of building my painting slowly:) As I mentioned in my previous posts, I did some drawings and experimental things with acrylics so I had to set aside this painting in the

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-44865539958727704312010-09-17T16:06:00.000-07:002010-09-17T16:45:21.935-07:00Drawing drawing

Hello beautiful people, I haven't posted the progress of my painting lately and to be honest it's been a bit slowly than usual. Nothing to do with feeling unproductive, on the contrary I'm feeling experimental. I have this feeling that if I don't do this now that I'll never have time to do it. Basically, I feel now is the right moment. That's why I haven't posted the progress shots of my oil

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-84902657776053008852010-09-13T19:24:00.000-07:002010-09-13T19:24:23.395-07:00Bold Hype "Things to Come", Alex Gross "Discrepancies", and Esao Andrews "Solid Void"

We went to the city last Thursday and Saturday. Bold Hype had the opening after closed for summer. Lots and lots of cool artworks at their group exhibition from artists that you maybe already familiar with. Aron Wiesenfield, Allison Sommers, Chris Buzzeli, Dan May, and Nathan Spoor are just to name a few. Travis seemed to have an interesting story going on while Eric and James were looking

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-21099459142232462922010-09-08T07:41:00.000-07:002010-09-08T07:41:00.912-07:00Hello September and Random Bits Around Here

Whew time flies and it's already September. I feel like this year just goes by so fast while I still have a lot of things that I wanna do. I've been experimenting painting on paper. I have this acrylics set that I got from Christmas present 2 years ago. I've been wanting to try it for a while but didn't really have time to do it. My main focus was (and still is) oil painting. Now I feel like it's

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-68686348780056273302010-08-16T15:46:00.000-07:002010-08-16T15:46:21.973-07:00Just More Paintings in Progress

I got invited to an Art Show. The theme is 80's Horror Movies. Yup, it'll be held around Halloween. When I got the invitation, my immediate thought was...hmmm I haven't watched Horror movies in ages. Perhaps when I was in high school? I remember it was The Omen and it wasn't really that scary but left an unpleasant feeling and of course gave me a bad dream. It wasn't cool at all since I had to

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-55887881510655171142010-08-10T11:52:00.000-07:002011-06-21T11:32:45.601-07:00Last Weekend Story

We went to NYC last Saturday to attend Last Rites Gallery "New Breed II" exhibition opening. My friend, Mark Elliott, got three paintings there and I had been looking forward to seeing his wonderful artwork for a while. DH thought that we should go to Cafe Zaiya at Kinokuniya bookstore before heading out to the gallery...great idea! Their green tea frappe is to die for...yumm. DH found a parking

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-50152607542278695902010-08-05T05:58:00.000-07:002011-06-19T13:36:58.792-07:00Hidden Feelings

I posted two progress shots of my newest painting before. So here's the final result. Title: Hidden Emotionsoil on linen. 16"x20". 2010 I'm currently having some projects in the studio. I started a small painting on wood panel, got an initial sketch for painting on linen, and some drawings. I'm loving the process of painting on wood panel so far. I can see how some artists prefer to paint

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-33280036861506721882010-07-26T14:41:00.000-07:002010-07-27T05:58:18.374-07:00Here is Pablo

Pablo is a mini skeleton figurine that we found at Group W Bench in downtown New Haven. The store has a big collection of small skeleton figurines aside from other little vintage toys, ethnic accessories, jewelries, and clothing. I learned that day that those skeletons were related to Day of The Dead decoration. We thought it was a perfect place to find a gift for my sis-in-law since she loved

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-35860543003079930532010-07-12T10:37:00.000-07:002010-07-12T15:05:07.758-07:00Travis Louie "Curious Myths", Sylvia Ji "Las Adelitas" and Group Show at Last Rites

We Went to NY to attend the opening of two great artists at Joshua Liner Gallery. You've probably read and saw some of the photos for the opening preview on Hi Fructose magazine, Arrested Motion blog, or any other art blogs. We arrived there a bit earlier, something that we'd like to do whenever we go to an opening, to be able to look at each painting without struggling to find our way among the

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-44208464342791077362010-07-07T07:10:00.000-07:002010-07-07T07:10:07.669-07:00Hi Fructose and New Painting

Ken Harman of Hi Fructose Magazine spread the news of Lunch Bunch eBay Auction on Hi Fructose blog here http://www.hifructose.com/the-blog/759-ana-bagayans-lunch-bunch.html The image of my print is part of the blog post. I'm honored to be placed among other great artists, like Brandi Milne, Joshua Petker, and Amy Sol. Most of the pieces, both originals and prints, are gone, but I think there are

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-31735298407699347662010-07-07T06:53:00.000-07:002010-07-07T06:53:41.117-07:00My First Munny

If you go to any toy stores like Kid Robot, you'll spot some boxed Munnys there. At first I didn't really know what that was, but thought it looked pretty cute. It has a chubby shape and came in different sizes...definitely something that fits my style. Then I suddenly see Munny everywhere where people design and paint it. Some are quite simple and some are quite intricate in the details and

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-56127882010808099262010-06-30T12:56:00.000-07:002010-07-07T11:22:37.679-07:00The Lunch Bunch Art Auction

Hello there, I donated a signed and framed print of "Holding onto My Dream" on Lunch Bunch auction on eBay. Here is the link to visit the shop http://shop.ebay.com/lunchbunchart/m.html?_nkw&_armrs=1&_from&_ipg&_trksid=p4340 Lunch Bunch is a project to feed homeless in L.A. initiated by Ana Bagayan and Meridyth MacDonald. You can learn more about what they're doing here. They're currently

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-82481057325233487472010-06-21T13:03:00.000-07:002010-07-07T11:23:33.978-07:00My Interview on GOB Magazine and New Painting in Progress

Hello again:) I got a nice surprise last Friday. Something that I consider as an early birthday present:) Joseph L. Gaitan, editor in chief/publisher of GOB Magazine, asked me around a week ago about a short interview for their blog. It was truly an honor to appear on their blog. GOB Magazine (Guardian of Bravery) is an art magazine showcasing well known artists as well as new and upcoming

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-68227158094773313742010-06-05T10:33:00.000-07:002011-04-07T15:55:06.060-07:00This Beautiful Moment Keeps Slipping Away

My latest painting. Sometimes you experience a beautiful moment in your life where everything just feels so right. You wish that time can just stop, so you can hold onto that moment forever. But you even barely have time to enjoy it. I just sometimes wish it won't slip away. This Beautiful Moment Keeps Slipping Away oil on linen. 20"x24". 2010

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-67463782244513729042010-06-05T10:28:00.000-07:002011-04-30T17:53:04.557-07:00Bold Hype Gallery Opening and Julie Heffernan's Boy O Boy show

We went to New York for Bold Hype Gallery Opening. They just moved fro Orlando to NYC. The show was called "Strangers". Eric, Shannon, and everyone else really put a lot of work (and love) into this show. Great selection of artwork and great environment. We also got a chance to meet Skinner, a humble, friendly and great artist, who did a huge mural for the opening. The mural would bring you to

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-51248652926072435472010-05-23T18:31:00.000-07:002010-05-23T18:31:35.915-07:00Something New on The Easel

I did realize it's been a while since my last post. Things have been quite rough at this moment. That's life, one day you are feeling like everything goes to the right path and optimistic of almost everything, then something hit you out of no where. It caught you off guard. Anyway, I did start something new since my last post. I got the rough idea before my new york trip, but I wasn't really

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-49658633499172962172010-05-10T10:57:00.000-07:002011-04-07T15:56:26.121-07:00Two New Paintings on www.heidialamanda.com

Thanks to my DH those paintings have also been added on my website Do You Feel Liberated?18"x24". oil on linen. 2010 Without You I'll Be Weak20"x24". oil on linen. 2010 I'm currently starting a new painting. Will keep you updated. Have a wonderful day.

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-17494192298334572592010-05-03T12:13:00.000-07:002010-07-07T11:24:08.503-07:00Mark Ryden The Gay 90's Olde Tyme Show

Last Thursday was a night that I would never forget. We decided to stay for a night in New York for the show and to check other galleries the next day. We stayed at Koreatown. I like that part of the city where I can just pretend we're actually in Asia. We had some tasty Korean foods and desserts from a Korean bakery around the hotel before heading out to Paul Kasmin Gallery at Chelsea. I

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-6773902518551549552010-04-22T08:47:00.000-07:002010-07-07T11:24:24.874-07:00Sweet Panda in Progress

Hello hello, Another progress shot of my latest painting. I'm still not quite happy with her overall look and the background. I'll work some more. I'm also in the middle of cleaning my other desk, where I put some of my fashion magazines, art books, and my drawings. I want to try to sculpt and I need a space. It will be something tiny, perhaps the size of a mini Blythe doll...something simple.

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-18653107600137876472010-04-16T07:15:00.000-07:002010-07-07T11:24:35.370-07:00Another Finished Painting and More in Progress. Happy yayy!

I have finally finished the painting I showed you last time. I worked on the last details yesterday and fixed tiny things that didn't look right. My sweetie took a photo of it and he also updated my website with the new image. I really really really appreciate that:) Here's the pic that's also up on my website I Can't Please Everyone oil on linen. 20"x24" I started working on another one I

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-58682968876047267332010-04-02T17:51:00.000-07:002010-07-07T11:24:58.564-07:00Painting in progress and Happy Easter

It's quite warm today and feels really pleasant although my creativity seems to get along better with overcast day. Don't ask me why:) I grew up in a tropical island, so I should have loved sunny days more, right? I've been drawing and painting. Got two new drawings that I had transferred on canvas. Currently working on this one (taken using my digital camera). I only ask my personal photographer

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-147770469469217012010-03-25T13:03:00.000-07:002011-04-07T15:57:42.330-07:00Paintings Inspired by Studio Ghibli

I have previously mentioned how I adored Studio Ghibli. The way they created the characters, beautiful artworks throughout the whole story and built such an emotional story. Spirited Away (Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi) was the first Studio Ghibli movie I saw. I was in awe. It just felt so magical. The friendship between Chihiro and Haku was really sweet. I don't want to spoil the story if you

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-54174445020311704942010-03-23T12:49:00.000-07:002010-03-23T12:49:01.687-07:00Sunshine Award

My blogger friend, Jackie, gave me this award. It really put smile on my face. Thank you for being so supportive and I'm glad that you enjoy visiting my humble blog:) Whenever I get a chance, I like to visit these artists. So the award should go to Jackie Me, down to a fine art Sean Luhring Ana Adventure of Anra Nathan The Artwork of Nathan DeYoung Dominique Fung Mari Sekaiseifuku Eric Fortune

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-6353160300099461962010-03-20T09:26:00.000-07:002010-03-20T09:26:35.696-07:00Beautiful Weekend and More Progress

It's been bright and sunny here for the past few days. It's beautiful although I still personally like it a bit gloomy. Sorry for the lack of updating my blog. I've been painting and sometimes when I'm fully occupied, it's hard to do other things. Let's just say I'm not a multitasker. The process of creating one painting is different from another. There are times where I have to struggle and need

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-35142966792734008472010-03-10T08:06:00.000-08:002010-03-10T08:06:43.070-08:00Farewell Renee

Renee is one of the bloggers who has been incredibly sweet throughout my art blogging journey. Something that I will never forget. She has been fighting breast cancer for a while and today I just found out that she has moved on:( May she rest in peace.

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-81691653573901952592010-02-26T13:27:00.000-08:002011-04-07T16:05:47.165-07:00Finished Painting and Other Progress

It's snowing today...sooo pretty. I may have thought differently if I had to wander outside:) Anyway, my sweetie took a photo of my finished painting today. He's going to take another photo for the website when the day isn't so gloomy. If you read my blog then you are probably aware of how not fond I'm at taking photo let alone editing it. Camera and I don't go along well.

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-72612658444397497072010-02-20T10:55:00.000-08:002010-07-07T11:25:30.750-07:00New Painting. New Progress

The previous painting I posted is still in the making. It needs some touch ups, but it gives me time to work on another painting. I've transferred the drawing to canvas, refined it a bit, then laid underpainting to the whole thing. That way I can start working on that on Monday after the paint is dry. I just found this really cool blog from Richard Scarry and The Chipster (Chippy Coates) http:/

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-50046581716729937312010-02-17T08:29:00.000-08:002011-04-07T16:06:22.685-07:00Slowly Emerging

I know I know I've been a slacker in updating. If you paint in oils, perhaps you know that sometimes your day goes by from giving lots of love to your paint:) I got two new drawings done. I only took picture one of them. I'm still working on the same girl. She still needs tons of love, but I'll share her progress. New drawing that is going to be my next project. I will keep you posted for more

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-73899805029267018192010-02-03T09:21:00.000-08:002010-07-07T11:26:15.444-07:00Progress Painting from My Sketch

Remember that sketch I just posted? Well, I did transfer it on canvas and start working on it. The idea came up when I was working on my latest painting. I sketched really quick on my moleskine, so I wouldn't forget the idea. I worked on a drawing of it, then transferred it on canvas. It's still part of the underpaintings. I'll put some colors today. will keep you posted:)

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-15136170712741745132010-02-01T12:22:00.000-08:002011-04-07T15:52:15.554-07:00Latest Painting and New Sketch

I hope you have a productive Monday:) Here's the photo of my latest painting as I promised. Indonesian at Heart oil on linen 18x24 inches It has a special meaning like the rest of my paintings, but I'll just leave it to the viewer. There's a new painting that I just started. It was based on this rough drawing on my moleskine. Other interesting things: - Eric Fortune recently posted

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-41218453808325157022010-01-11T12:01:00.000-08:002011-04-07T15:47:09.897-07:00First (late) Posting in 2010 with Painting in Progress

Hello again:) I can't believe how slow I am in updating this and how time flies so fast. I hope it's been a wonderful start for you guys. I'm still working on painting, of course, and let me share what I've been doing on my canvas so far. It's still far from final result. I'm really not good at photography *grin*. It a painting from the sketch I made before with some adjustments here and there

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-17245939266450183262009-12-31T13:26:00.001-08:002009-12-31T13:35:26.623-08:00Happy New Year 2010!

I just want to wish Happy New Year to anyone who reads my blog. I hope 2010 bring you health, happiness, and prosperity.Thank you for all your nice comments throughout this year. You all motivated me to be a better artist *grin*I'm not on hiatus...just a bit slow with everything. I can't wait to update something new soon. I guess it'll be for 2010.Stay safe peeps and have a great NYE party.xoxo

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-88896851452120422042009-12-19T12:11:00.000-08:002009-12-19T13:47:31.179-08:00Painting in Progress and My Creative Process

Hello Hello....I hope you guys stay warm in this cold cold world. It's been in the highest of 30ish F lately. PJ pants and long sleeves shirt are pretty much my uniform lately:)Anyway, my latest painting is slowly emerging. I think I may be able to finish it next week, and of course I'll post it the final result.I have found an idea for my next painting. When I got an idea in my head, I would

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-77181558868690762752009-12-11T18:05:00.000-08:002011-04-07T16:00:13.047-07:00I'll be Your Best Friend painting and twitter

I just realized that I haven't posted my latest finished painting. So there it is, and I promise I'll post picture or at least progress shots of my current painting. It'll be a bit slower, though. This weather has made each layer dries longer. I'm hoping to finish it before Christmas. Speaking of Christmas, how is your Christmas preparation? Are you done with Christmas gifts shopping? I'm glad

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-70382366140798528052009-11-24T09:56:00.000-08:002009-11-24T10:06:43.573-08:00New Painting in Progress

I've shown you sneek peek of what I did with my drawing before. Like the rest of my paintings, I've been also struggling with this one. More and more layers until I'm happy with the way it looks *crossing fingers*At least, the smooth surface of linen has made it easier to apply the layers:)Anyway, Thanksgiving is coming. Do you have any special cooking plans?It would be the two of us, so I'll be

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-158999987508947182009-11-16T10:42:00.000-08:002010-07-07T11:33:17.856-07:00Happy Monday

I hope you all had a wonderful relaxing weekend. It's been a while since my last update. I've been basically trying to get myself into a more structured schedule in painting. Time off for a week was bad for my self-discipline:) I wrote earlier that I might turn one of my sketches into a painting and I did it. It was still the initial layer on my linen (it does sound fancy, eh?) Other random

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-71918649901040435662009-11-09T11:00:00.000-08:002010-07-07T11:32:56.006-07:00Hello and a bit of Pics from 'Go East' LeBasse Projects NYC

Other than leftover (annoying) chores around the house, it seems that I can finally paint again...hooray! It's really nice hanging out with my family, but I do miss painting a lot. Now I could totally relate to anyone who mentioned how their hands were itchy to paint again. I just couldn't understand it that time. Now I know:) A little bit of art related news. We went to see 'Go East' LeBasse

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-62200722382183015182009-10-30T06:41:00.000-07:002010-07-07T11:32:36.425-07:00Hello world

Forgive me for my lacking to update this blog. We were out of town last weekend. My girlfriend had a baby shower. It was Indonesian style baby shower, so there were plenty Indonesian foods around. Mostly we just hung out, shared laughter and love. It was really fun. My parents-in-laws will be in town today and stay at our place. I have tons of things to do around the house before their arrival.

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-90024187596476400222009-10-21T16:17:00.000-07:002010-07-07T11:31:59.046-07:00New Hi Fructose and Rough Drawings

There have been too many interruptions for my creativity flow recently. Frustrating! I haven't been able to focus on my painting this week. We're going to be out of town for this weekend. I'm going to visit an Indonesian friend and meet other new friends. It'll be nice chatting in my mother tongue.Then my parents in laws are going to stay with us. Busy busy busy. Need to clean the house right

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Random things that crossed in my mind from the past few days. - Tessar Lo just sent out his newsletter to let his fans know of what he's been up to. I like his casual way to reach into his readers. Often times, newsletter just really turns me off because I can smell the whole marketing tone in it. - Still related to Tessar. He'll have upcoming show in nyc held by LeBasse Projects. It'll be a

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-16486916352200491342009-10-07T15:42:00.000-07:002010-07-07T11:30:33.150-07:00Things that I love today

- Waking up with the sound of rain outside - Having a cup of coffee with sweetened condensed milk. It just reminds me of home. - Watching Audrey Kawasaki at Baby Tattooville on youtube. It's always interesting to see an artist on action. - Viewing Ana Bagayan's preview of her upcoming show at Roq La Rue. It's nice to see how she keeps evolving. - Daydreaming of vacation to Bali after getting

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-81066916416091954142009-10-03T15:33:00.000-07:002010-01-25T11:21:02.575-08:00New Sketch and Progress Shot

I learned to transfer my drawing using our projector. My cinta helped me with resizing the image and set up the projector. I still need to get a hang of it. But it was way better than using transfer paper or drawing it directly on canvas. Somehow the girl turned out different than the girl in my initial drawing on paper, but I liked her so I kept her that way. It's still early rough drawing...not

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-12716691986808371712009-10-01T14:11:00.000-07:002010-07-07T11:30:03.357-07:00I just adopted Coraline

We went to downtown New Haven to get hair cut. I feel a bit stylish now:) The weather was nice, so we decided to walk around downtown a bit. Got a yummy bagel with smoked salmon and cream cheese, then we went to a comic store for me to get the latest Hi Fructose since B&N (Yale's bookstore) didn't seem to carry it anymore. Alternate Universe (the comic store) didn't have the newest magazine, but

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-87953099207215304582009-09-30T18:59:00.000-07:002010-07-07T11:29:47.265-07:00I don't feel cute

I've been busy messing around with the latest painting. It was fun:) Well, painting is always fun and relaxing for me, but somehow the current piece has different feeling. I tried oil painting for the first time in 2007. I didn't know how when I first started it...completely blank..hehe. After getting to know a bit of basic oil painting, there was long pause. I started again around August 2008,

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-2104989888857847612009-09-23T08:13:00.000-07:002009-09-23T09:51:00.725-07:00Happy Wednesday!

Some paintings I've just finished.Flirtation isn't a sinand this oneI just laid underpainting and some initial colors to the painting. We'll see how it goes. I just hope I won't mess it up...hehe.I've been feeling motivated after our trip to NYC last weekend. We went to Society of Illustrators to see Spectrum Exhibition. D introduced me to Spectrum books couple years ago before I even thought

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-34212890367115858352009-09-18T15:32:00.000-07:002009-09-18T15:34:19.684-07:00What's wrong with Blogger embedded comment?

Something totally unrelated to art. I've been trying to leave comments to some blogs who use embedded comments. I typed the message, hit submit, and nothing happened. Weird.

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-68607831719680290002009-09-14T10:53:00.000-07:002010-07-07T11:29:19.437-07:00Group show @Creative Arts Workshop

I have one painting @ Creative Arts Workshop Gallery in New Haven. The opening was really great. The gallery was full of people for the entire two hours. It was a really great show with a lot of talented artists and tasty hors d'œuvre . Two spacious stories in the gallery were dedicated for this group show. View from upstairs. The flyer of the show Me and my painting. View across from the

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-43195428675958671302009-09-02T09:20:00.000-07:002010-07-07T11:29:03.576-07:00Is this eucalyptus?

There's a hungry chubby little koala goes hunting for eucalyptus. Lil Koala sniffs something smells tasty. It's bright red but it smells good. Chubby koala climbs on that silky bright red thing, and starts chewing on it. It doesn't look like eucalyptus leaf but it sure tastes good.

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-69179627856749077262009-08-30T18:03:00.000-07:002009-08-31T06:36:19.191-07:00Another painting (this time with chubby Koala)

I did a bit of my other painting today since I felt uninspired with my current girl. It's pretty common with me . I'll get uninspired while I'm still working on something so I'll get back to my other unfinished paintings. That progress pic is kinda cropped in a weird way...hmmm. Will take better image of it next time.

Heidi Alamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11912168955499305698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050993801738558477.post-59885481358108117992009-08-28T12:03:00.000-07:002009-08-28T12:15:50.746-07:00Painting in rainy day

It's finally cooling down..pheww. My room feels way nicer for painting. Things have been kind of slow with my paintings. A bit of errands and fun. We went to see D-9 last week. Nice movie but just way too sad.Anyway, D took mr. canon today so I only relied on mr. casio to take pictures of what I'm currently working on.As you can see, the smaller canvas is actually resting on a chair. It's still

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