Recently I joined Strange Dreams Surreal Art Collective on facebook. We are already planning six auctions and a few studio auctions on the page for next year. Right now we are having a Winter Wonderland themed art auction. My painting 'Safe in the arms of the forest' from my Seasonal Disorder series fit the bill so I placed it up for bidding on such short notice. Thank you for looking!

New original drawings available in my shop

New drawings for sale in my shop. Enter BLK2015SALE at checkout for 20% off orders over $75 until Monday December 1st. etsy.com/shop/blackumbrellas

The sound of memories

'The sound of memories' - 15 1/2" x 15 1/2" - pastel

My pastel in the Alexi Era Gallery's exhibition Bestowed Upon Us. 

You can view all the lovely artwork online at their website. 

To have a close connection with another sharing the beauty of sound. 

Listening quietly, sharing music with each other.  

Who I was listening to lots of while working on this piece.  Cheval Sombre, MGMT's 'Late Night Tales', Love and Rockets, Brian Jonestown Massacre and David Bowie's 'Hunky Dory'.

Opening reception this weekend for Bestowed upon us!

I have a pastel in this exhibition that will be opening this Saturday at Alexi Era Gallery. Artist on the flyer is Bob Doucette. So honored to be showing with these amazing artists.

Update on 'Beauties of the night'

My two drawings have sold!  Thank you to Heather and to whomever bought the other drawing!  https://www.facebook.com/alexieragallery

Beauties of the night

My two 4" x 6" drawings that will be available this Saturday October 24th at Alexi Era Gallery for their Beauties of the Night postcard fundraising show for the Bat World Sanctuary.

Upcoming fundraising show at Alexi Era Gallery!

I will have two drawings in the upcoming show this weekend at Alexi Era Gallery.

From what I heard the preview RSVP spots are filling up fast. 

Artists on the flyers are Mab Graves, Vanessa Foley and Juliette Vaissiere

Opening Reception: October 24th 8-9PM
Runs: One Night Event

Mascoutah, IL – “Beauties of the Night” is an awareness and fundraising exhibition for the Bat World Sanctuary. The Exhibition will feature artworks on postcards from artists all around the world. All postcards will be priced $5-$50, and available to take home right away opening night. All postcards not sold at the opening will be available online the following morning. 100% of Proceeds Donated to the Bat World Sanctuary! We aim to raise awareness and create a special connection with our audience. 

Artists Exhibited: Alexandra Santaloci, Amanda Lollar, Andrea Ros, Angel Hawari, Angella Powell, Angie Mason, Aunia Kahn, Anita Inverarity, Anna K. Szalas, Arabella Proffer, Bella Harris, Billy Dyson, Billy Kheel, Cai Vail, Caitlin McCormack (Mr.Caitlin), Candace Mckay, Carissa Swenson, Catherine Moore, Celene Petrulak, Cora Crimson, Cory Benhatzel, Dana Glover, Danielle Dalechek, David Camisa, Davilock, Deborah Jackson, Dianita, Ellenstration, Encarni Diaz, Erich J. Moffitt, Gina Martynova, Gretchen Lewis, HeatherRose, Henry Schreiber, Inge Vandormael, Iris Compiet, Ivonne Carley, Jan Huling, Janae Corrado, Jay Hollopeter, Jay Schmetz, Jen Lightfoot, Jessica Ward, Jordan Wester, Julie Fordham, Juliette Vaissiere, Julie Zarate, Kathrine Perdue, Katsola, Kim Turner, Kirsten Flaherty, LadyVonBlack, Lauren Saxton, Laurie McClave, Lea Barozzi, Malady Charlotina, Mab Graves, Malissa Booth, Megan Buccere, Natasha Wescoat, Niki Solima, Olivier Castillon, Ouvra, Rian Marin, Richard A. Kirk, S. Fisher Williams, Sandra Hultsved, Sierra Kemp, Stephanie Allison, Sugar Fueled, Tammy Mae Moon, Tara Themm, Tiffany Toland-Scott, Tracy Lewis, Valentina Brostean, Vaness Foley, Yelley

Drawlloween fun

This year I have gotten a few drawlloweens in and have been posting on instagram. It was super sweet of the artist Mab Graves to feature my frankenstein drawing along with other artist's amazing pieces. Visit her instagram page @mabgraves
Other artists featured are
 @miznawada
@viralboa
@dorywhynot
@creeptoons
@tascott
 Follow me @celenepetrulak 

'The Grimm Show' group exhibition going on now at the Dream Factory Gallery in Frankfurt, Germany

'Underneath the juniper tree' - 8" x 10" - pastel- if interested please go here
https://www.dreamfactoryart.com/store/p336/Underneath_The_Juniper_Tree.html

'World of pure imagination' - 4"x4" - acrylic on canvas - available for purchase here
https://www.dreamfactoryart.com/store/p356/A_World_of_Pure_Imagination.html

'Golden opportunity' - 4"x4" - acrylic on canvas - available for purchase here
https://www.dreamfactoryart.com/store/p357/Golden_Opportunity.html

'Violet you are turning Violet!' - 4"x4"- acrylic - sold

"Gute Nacht Geschichten (Bedtime Stories) : A tribute to the works of the Grimm Brothers and other childhood favorties" - October 1st - October 31st 2015 at the Dream Factory in Frankfurt, Germany. The first piece was created after reading 'The Juniper Tree' by the Brothers Grimm while the others are inspired by Willy Wonka and the chocolate factory. If interested in these works please email Liz at the Dream Factory - info(at)dreamfactoryart.com

Dream Factory Gallery upcoming Grimm exhibition October 1st-31st! Sneak peek!

Tonight is the opening at the Hive Gallery!

Here is my piece!
The circus animal show opens in Los Angeles tonight at the Hive Gallery!

'Step right up'
pastel
8 3/8" x 10"
sold

Just started an instagram page!

Find me here...https://instagram.com/celenepetrulak/

The Dream Factory show in Germany

Please go to this page...http://dreamfactoryart.bigcartel.com/category/exhibitions-popswap  to see some of the other artists and artwork that will be in the Popswap show at The Dream Factory Gallery in Frankfurt.  The opening for the show changed to this Friday, May 8th!

Waiting for spring - Pastel I have been working on

'Waiting for spring'
9" x 12"
pastel

Sketching

I am missing the warm California sun so this piece was born.

"Popswap" May 8th - June 2nd, 2015 at the Dream Factory gallery in Frankfurt, Germany!

'Calming Anxie'
9" x 12"
framed pastel on acid free paper
contact Liz Raskings if interested

This piece has traveled to Germany to be in an upcoming group exhibition at the Dream Factory.

The show is titled POPswap! The Hive Gallery in Los Angeles is trading wall space with the Dream Factory gallery.

VIP opening will be Friday May 8th.