Things That Go Bump in the Night

It's that time of year once again! Time for my "Things That Go Bump in the Night" online sale! Wednesday, Sept. 10th at 9pm (Eastern) 6pm (California). This exclusive sale is held online at my web site. Visit http://www.ChickenLips.biz/ for details.

Paperclay Class by David Everett Begins June 6

Sign-ups have begun for my online class starting on June 6. I am so excited to be offering this class during the Artful Gathering Retreat. We will be working with Paperclay to make a Day of the Dead skeleton!

Have fun and learn in the comfort of your own home! The class starts on June 6th and runs for 6 weeks. Because it is an online course, you can watch the lesson videos at your leisure - over the whole 6 weeks or all in one day - the choice is yours! And the great thing about Artful Gathering is that it is an online community - you can share your work with other students, ask questions and participate in discussions.

I hope you will join me - we are going to have a LOT of fun :) Sign up today!

http://www.atozinnia.org

New DVD Available!

If you are having a tough time waiting for my next class to begin this Summer and you simply cannot wait to get your hands into some clay and start making something, then now is the perfect time to get those hands on my new DVD!

This fun and lively video will guide you through the entire process of using Celluclay to make a fun and vintage-style pumpkin. And as a bonus lesson, you will learn how to make an adorable snowman!

My DVD is available through Artful Gathering. If you'd like more information or would like to purchase.... Click Here

David Everett - Artful Gathering 2014 - Making a Day of the Dead Skeleton

Thing That Go Bump in the Night!

Halloween is just around the corner - which means it’s time for my annual “Online Halloween Sale!”

Join me on Sept. 10th as I unveil an exclusive collection of new, spooky creations. From Zombies to Pumpkins, there is something for everyone! All pieces will only be available online during this special event, and all pieces are sold on a first-come, first-served basis – so make sure to be here when the doors open!

And, if you are a subscriber to my e-mail list, you will receive a special sneak peek the day of the show before everyone else!

Please visit www.chickenlips.biz on Sept. 10th, 9pm (EST), 6pm (West Coast time) to join in the spooky fun!

Halloween is Coming!

Okay, I know you're thinking..."but it's still 4 months away!" But Halloween for me is just around the corner! So I have been busy in the studio working on skeletons, pumpkins, witches and zombies. You will start to see some of these new creations popping up "here and there" on my ETSY shop and other online sales sites. Be sure to visit my web site to find out where my pieces are sold.. http://www.chickenlips.biz

Bat Boy

 

Halloween is in full-swing in the Chicken Lips studio. Here is a piece that is being offered exclusively on the PFATT Market place...

http://www.pfattmarketplace.com/chickenlips.html

It's Almost Class Time!

The wait is almost over! In just one week, my class at the Artful Gathering Online Retreat will begin.

I will be teaching you the basics of how to use my favorite papier-maché product: Celluclay. We will create not only a Halloween pumpkin but a holiday Snowman as well. Using the techniques I teach you in the videos, you will later be able to create just about anything your imagination can dream up!

 

The wonderful thing about Artful Gathering classes is that you watch the online videos AT YOUR PACE, ON YOUR SCHEDULE. You have 6 weeks to enjoy the class - you can watch the class videos as many times as you would like.

And during those 6 weeks, I will be available in the virtual classroom to answer any questions you may have. Post your questions, show photos of your completed work, and chat with other students. It's just like being in a real classroom...except you can wear your pajamas ;)

Visit Artful Gathering today and get yourself registered! We are gonna have a lot of fun :)

Sign-up Today!

Class Sign-Ups Have Begun!

 

Sign-ups have begun for my online class starting on June 6. I am so excited to be offering this class during the Artful Gathering Retreat. Have fun and learn in the comfort of your own home! The class starts on June 6th and runs for 6 weeks. You can take all the lessions at your lesiure - over the whole 6 weeks or all in one day - the choice is yours!

I hope you will join me - we are going to have a LOT of fun :) Sign up today!

http://artfulgathering.ning.com/

Artful Gathering Event Registration is Open!

I'm the Spotlight Artist for The Artful Gathering 2013 Blog Hop!

Follow along with me for fun, creativity, and a chance to win a
$200.00 Gift Certificate for The Artful Gathering Marketplace Opening Soon. The winner can apply the certificate toward any 2013 online art workshop(s).
*kits and dvds not applicable.

Register to the event here

I'm Presenting My Brand New Online Video Workshop
at Artful Gathering 2013!

Come Hop With US!

Hop Rules:

If you would like to hop with us and meet all the super awesome Artful Gathering 2013 Art Instructors, and have a chance to win a random drawing prize in our random drawing, then hop with us! Each week, I will announce the blog for you to visit, and off you go to meet them, and to pick up the newest secret word.

1. For your chance to win, you must collect all the secret code words and submit them upon the final destination blog in May. A random drawing will be conducted from those participants who have submitted the complete collection of secret words!
2. Only one winner will be randomly drawn. The winner will receive a $200 gift certificate for a 2013 Online Video Workshop(s). *Not applicable to workshop kits or dvds.*
3. This weeks word is .....his
   
   Next week on my website, I'll announce the next person to hop to . Good luck!!!

Larry the Ladybug

 

I've always wanted to create a Ladybug character, and what with this month feeling SO much like spring here in California, it seemed like the perfect time!

So, say hello to "Larry the Ladybug!" He is available for purchase exclusively on the Primitive Folk Art Trinkets and Treasures Marketplace... http://www.pfattmarketplace.com/chickenlips.html

Hope you're enjoying the Spring where ever you are :)

Spring is in the Air!

 Even though I've already started working on Halloween pieces, I couldn't resist finishing up two more Spring Chicks. This is the last of my Spring pieces for this year.

Both are available in my ETSY shop... https://www.etsy.com/shop/chickenlipsfolkart

Pumpkin Bones

My latest "Skelly" offering will be available on the EHAG Emporium, tonight at 6pm (PST). Halloween may still be a ways off, but this bone daddy will keep you feeling the Halloween spirit all year long. You can see him and the other wonderful offerings from the talented artists of EHAG.. Click Here to Visit

PFATT Welcomes Chicken Lips

Starting this month, I will now be a part of the PFATT Marketplace (Primitive Folk Art, Trinkets & Treasures). This wonderful group of talented artists offer a wide variety of styles and mediums and I am thrilled to be included among them!

This month, I will be offering two spring-themed pieces... Swine Lake and I LOVE Ewe

PFATT artists update their pages on the 10th of every month at 10 am (PST) http://www.pfattmarketplace.com/

Free Shipping in my ETSY Shop!

Wow, it has been a busy season! 4 shows in 3 months! At last count, I have created 335 unique pieces this year...and almost ALL of them have sold! But there are still a few pieces left and I have posted them to my ETSY shop.

As a "thank you" for all the support I have received from friends and collectors this year, I am offering free shipping off of all purchase from my shop through the month of December.

Please stop by and take a look at what I have to offer...it's not too late to get YOURSELF a Christmas gift ;)

http://www.etsy.com/shop/chickenlipsfolkart

Things that Go Bump in the Night

Tonight 6pm pacific time (9pm eastern)

It's finally here, the night when I unleash all my mischievous pumpkins, skeletons and ghoulies! These Halloween characters may look creepy, but they really just want a little love. And you can take one home tonight!

All my creations are one-of-a-kind and sold to the first buyer, so be there when the "virtual" doors open at 6pm pacific time (9pm eastern)

Simply click on the Bump in the Night banner on the Home page to visit the show.

http://www.chickenlips.biz

Happy Halloween!

Chicken Lips in Art Doll Quartely

If you are a doll maker or just love a quality, creative magazine, then no doubt you are familiar with Art Doll Quarterly. This wonderful publication is packed full of amazing art dolls and creations, inspirational stories and stunning photography. I've been a faithful reader for the last 5 years.

So it is with much excitment that I announce my appearence in the the Fall issue of ADQ! I have been honored with the coveted "Artist Profile" section. An 8-page spread of my work and studio plus an amazing article by the super-talented Ricë Freeman-Zachery - I feel like I'm on top of the world!

Thank you to the wonderful staff at ADQ and Ricë for making me look so good!

Art Doll Quarterly is available at most Barnes and Nobles, or can be purchased online at http://www.stampington.com/

Chicken Lips....in Print!

The new ESC catalog has just arrived and I was so thrilled to see that my creations have been given 2 two-page spreads  – 2 pages for Halloween and 2 pages for Christmas. Seeing this catalog in my mailbox made me giddy with excitement! The reality that my pieces will now be seen by thousands of people across the US (and beyond!) is both thrilling and a little bit intimidating.

I now have to sit back and wait to see how my designs are received by not only the wholesalers but the buying public as well. Early indications are pointing to a positive response...and I'm hoping for the best! I'll keep you informed as I know more.

 

If you are interested in finding a store near you that carries my reproductions, please visit the ESC Trading Co. website...

Or, you can visit my website for a list of retailers that are selling my reproductions through their online stores.

Chicken Lips Gets a Facelift

Over the last 5 years, I've revamped my web site about 4 times. The frequent updates are due to the fact that I'm a web designer and I always want my site to look fresh and current. This latest update comes more out of necessity than "want."

Since the introduction of mobile browsing on phones and tablets, designing a full-functioning web site that is viewable on all devices is a VERY tricky situation. What works on one phone will not work on another. And, since my last site was Flash-based, it would not work on iPhones or iPads (thanks a lot Apple!).

So, in an attempt to make my site accessible to everybody, I've had to ditch some of the fun bells and whistles I had in the past. But, I've replaced those with more photos and content to make for a better browsing experience and a more comprehensive look at me and what I do.

This new site also gives me a bit more flexibility in adding content such as announcements, special events and online web shows.

Please stop on by and take a look - I'd love to know your thoughts :)


http://www.chickenlips.biz

The Repo's Are Here!

It's hard to believe, but after a 17 month-long process, my reproductions are finally on their way to stores! I keep pinching myself to make sure I'm not dreaming!

It is almost surreal for me to see my designs wrapped in plastic and nestled in their compact, Styrofoam containers. Seeing my creations like this really hits home that my designs now have the potential to be seen worldwide!

I initially wrestled with the idea of licensing my work. Could I really turn my original designs over to someone else for reproduction? Would I become a "sell-out?"

After lots of thought, I realized that my reproductions could reach far more people than I ever could on my own. I think of them as little "Chicken Lips" ambassadors that can go out and spread the word about my art!

Stepping into this world of reproductions in NO way means that I'm going to slack off on my original creations for sale - quite the contrary! My studio is full of new pieces that I'm working on and I'm gearing up to work 4 art shows this Fall. I plan to keep the reproductions and my originals separate, so I will not be selling them online or at any of my shows.

If you are interested in finding a store near you that will be carrying my line, visit www.esctradingcompany.com for details.