I hope everyone had a Happy Halloween and a Blessed Samhain!

I recently completed a new painting called "Through You". Watercolor and watercolor pencil. 12 x 16.

I had a blast exhibiting at Faeriecon 08! I had visited this convention last year and it was such a kick to experience this from this other side. My booth was right across from the main stage, so I was able to sketch while listening to The Gypsy Nomads and Woodland. Sara ~Enchanted helped me out in my booth an even though she felt she didn't do much; she was a tremendous help to me. Her husband Chris was also so wonderful and provided the muscle for my booth setup and takedown. They are amazing people and have such a beautiful family.

I shared a room with the lovely and uber talented Lisa Steinke. She is such a cool chick and we had many things in common. We had some great late night chats. One of my favorite parts to this trip was getting ready for the balls with Lisa, Jamie Wood (love her), and Sara. Every once in a while a gal just needs that "girlie" time. And there is nothing more empowering that wearing a corset while strutting down the streets of Philly with your girl posse.

It was such an exhausting weekend and I unfortunately had to bail on a few group dinners out. I seriously had to nap in between the convention and the balls. Yes, I am old. I did have the pleasure though of having dinner out with Lisa, Jess and Heather. They are such fun girls and extraordinary women (and Heather, I am crossing my fingers for you with NIN, babe)

The weekend was full of meets and greets. I had a lovely time chatting with Steven of Virtual Cards. He came all the way from Scotland. He is such a wonderful person; I hope he does not think me too devilish...hehehe. The talented Ash Evans was so beautiful in her costumes and fun to talk to. Charity Holly from Mystic Memories came with her adorable family. She is such an incredible person and I had so much fun with her. There were so many kick ass women that I had the pleasure of talking with; Linda Ravenscroft, Jasmine (and her husband Matty-such a cute couple), Jane Starr Weils, Nicole Pisaneillo (and her mom), , Monika (Faebyl)-she came all the way from Canada, Linda Biggs, Misty Benson, Robyn from Munro, Elaine Corvidae (one day we will get a chance to chat more…lol). I am sure I am forgetting a load of people, please forgive me, I think I need another nap.

One of the greatest gifts I think I received from attending FaerieCon were 3 little words: Focus, Discipline (thx L) and Inspiration. This past year for me has consisted of many, many commissions and while I am so honored and thankful for that, I had lost site of my true desires for my own art. So, expect to see much art coming from me in the coming months along with a few big projects and collaborations.

Peace

Oh…I will post pictures soon.

I will be leaving for Faeriecon tomorrow morning.  I am expecting to have a fantastic time at such an amazing event. I attended this convention last year and just had to go back!  I am usually so bad about remembering to take pictures, but this time around I promise to take a few (maybe even several). And my good friend Sarah~Enchanted  will be helping me out in my booth all weekend.

I am in booth # 1943. We are out in the boonies, but it is a good opportunity to come say "hey" to us and check out my goodies while watching all the goings on at the Main Stage which is right in front of my booth.

Hope to see you there!

~Giovanna
The Art of Giovanna
www.artofgiovanna.com

Hello!  The producers of FaerieCon have been generous enough to supply me with a large stack of tickets to FaerieCon. If any of you would like free tickets please  message me here and I will mail the tickets out to you.

Have a large family! Or a group of friends that would like to go with you? No worrys! Just let me know how many tickets you would like.

I hope to see you there!

Peace and Magic,  

~Giovanna 

The Art of Giovanna

I am very excited to be a vendor at the 17^th annual May Day Faerie Festival at Spoutwood Farm, Glen Rock, PA. Pay a visit to this magical festival and stop by my booth in Frodo's Eye and say Hello. Hope to see you there!

 http://www.fairiefestival.net/