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3” x 9” x 7/8”, acrylic on cradled wood panel
I keep coming back to this bunny image I created a few months ago. At first glance it is a dark piece, but I hope that people can see the serenity in it. I listened to atmospheric, forest sounds and gentle instrumental music while I painted and it filled me with calm. I titled it “Halcyon”. Read into it whatever you’d like, I try not to interfere with how anyone views art.
In the same week, I also painted these three fun pastries! Go figure! All four of these pieces are available in my shop.
Meet “Cora Animus”! This happy duo are on an adventure and ready for whatever comes their way. This original acrylic painting will be available on Friday, February 14 at 3pm ET in my shop.
I also have some exciting news! I will be appearing at the California Adventure Food & Wine Festival 2025! My artwork from the Epcot Festival of the Arts will be premiering in California beginning March 1 and I’ll be there to sign and doodle for my West coast peeps. I will be signing March 1 & 2 - alongside Jerrod Maruyama, Jasmine Becket-Griffith and Stacey Aoyama. Each day, the first signing is scheduled for WonderGround Gallery in Downtown Disney from 11am-1pm and the second is in Off the Page in California Adventure from 3-5pm.
I’m so excited and happy to be going back!
I am so excited to let you all know that I am participating in two group shows that are both opening in Portland on February 8. Above are my paintings for Microdose 5 at Nucleus Portland. All the artwork for this show had to be 4” and under. Thus the 3” x 3” happy pastries - there’s “Dome”, “Charlotte”, “Italian Cookie” and “Panna Cotta”. There are no presales for this show but you can find all the info on their website.
The same night, Memento Mori opens at Brassworks Gallery. I have never worked with them before so I’m extra happy to have been asked to contribute. I decided that I would continue my Blue Pool Series theme, which already has a hint of memento mori in it and created “Filo Della Vita”. You can sign up for a preview on their website here.
This is the week! My family scoped out my art at the Epcot Festival of the Arts yesterday! This tent is between France and Morocco. Looks like there are postcards, deluxe matted prints and canvases. I will be there signing and doodling Wednesday thru Sunday from 11 am - 1 pm. Please stop by and say hi! Can’t wait to see you all 🥰
I just wanted to reiterate that my shop will continue to be open, but shipments will not go out between January 25 - February 4 due to my appearance at the Epcot Festival of the Arts. Shipping will recommence on Feb 5.
I’m getting excited and nervous all at once, as I always do when I have any upcoming event. I so look forward to all the wonderful people that I’ll meet, some new friends, some old. My family will be there as well, which is an added bonus! And of course, my husband and ever present other half, Ed. Look for the tattooed bald head somewhere very close to me, but unobtrusive. I will be signing Wednesday, Jan 29 - Sunday, Feb 2 from 11-1 pm every day in the Disney Arts tent between France and Morocco. I’ll hopefully have postcards, deluxe prints and canvases (you can never tell what stock they’ll have, so if you see something you like - buy it!) to sign and give you a lil doodle to boot.
See you there!
Kristin
I just wanted to let everyone know that I updated my shop with quite a few goodies. These two original, handmade plushes are ready to be your new best friends along with 6 original paintings. If you visit my shop you can currently see the details and more photos of everything that will be available for purchase on Friday, April 3 at 3pm ET. I also wanted to send a big thanks to all of you, staying strong and being smart during this unprecedented time. Be safe and enjoy 25% off all my giclees when you enter the code HAPPY25 at checkout now through May 1st.
Thank you!
-Kristin
Hey everyone- how have you been? I've been neglecting my blog so I thought it would be nice to post something fun. I'd love to introduce you to "Kahuna Hula", my newest piece that I did for Gallery 1988 to help celebrate their upcoming 2016 solos. I'm really blown away that this will be my 3rd year doing a solo for them and I couldn't be more excited. After an extended period of brainstorming new ideas I finally (well it was Ed's idea) came up with a theme and I'm sure you're going to love it as much as I do! This silly guy is just a 'taste' of what's to come.
So for Black Friday, this painting along with 30 limited edition signed/numbered giclees will go on sale over at Gallery 1988. They are also having their annual holiday sale where most of their inventory (besides their newest shows) will go on sale for 25% off. You can't beat that! Visit their blog for all the details and releases here.
I'm also happy to announce that I'll be having my own Black Friday Holiday Sale that will include new releases too! Please meet, "Enigma" who popped out of my jet lagged brain after Australia and showcases one of my favorite animals, the platypus. He will be available for purchase in my own shop Friday, November 27th at 3pm EST. I have also loaded up my shop with a bunch of brand new prints and plaques that you will be able to purchase beginning Friday (at 12am EST) along with a discount code that will be good on all purchases (including originals) from Friday (11/27) through Saturday 12/5 (at 11:59pm EST) -- use CRMHOLIDAYSALE for 15%! Visit shop.cuddlyrigormortis.com to see what's new.
I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season and thank you again!
xo
Kristin
I've been back from my trip to Australia for just about a week and am only now getting my head together. I think I saved up my jet lag for coming home ;) It was an amazing trip and Ed and I loved everything about it. From the warmth of our hosts (August Clown Gallery) to all the wonderful people that came out to the opening of my Foresta show to the city of Melbourne to the Great Ocean Road. It's hard to put into words what we saw so here's some of my favorite photos.
At Healesville Sanctuary Ed and I got to meet Bernie. I'm in love.
Almost there -- total 22 hours in the air from NJ to Melbourne (changing planes in LA)
Thank you! Glad to be here :D
The Forum in Melbourne - such a great building
One of the many arcades and laneways in Melbourne. This is the Royal Arcade and by far, the prettiest
Since 1896, Hopetoun Tea Rooms has been serving delicious goodies in the Royal Arcade. We were lucky enough to just walk in and get a table for breakfast - amazing!
The Exhibition Hall in Melbourne
Look at the amazing display Auguste Clown did for my show!
Then we were off for a few days on the Great Ocean Road!
If we weren't driving along the azure water, we were among beautiful rolling pastures.
The Twelve Apostles. It was breathtaking even with all the crowds and after a 4.5 hour drive.
Looking in the opposite direction of the Twelve Apostles was even prettier the way the sun was shining.
Loch Ard Gorge where the Loch Ard sank and only two survivors made it to this beach alive. It's also a breathtaking sight.
Our breakfast in our pretty B&B, Blue Johanna Cottages in Johanna, VIC. Fresh bread every morning! Wish we could have stayed longer
I almost cried when I saw they had a Bower bird on the property! What a sight to see in person (I'm a bit of a bird nut).
Blue Johanna Cottages and our view of the ocean. Went out one night to see the stars. Never saw anything like it before in my life. Ever.
Went zip lining at Otway Fly but wasn't able to take photos. This is at Triplet Falls where we hiked just afterwards. Unbelievable trees!
A rare sighting of the Ed husband among the towering tree ferns at Triplet Falls.
Sad we didn't get to see any wild kangas or koalas, but also happy we didn't run any over as well! Would do it all over in a heartbeat - what an amazing trip :D
I hope you enjoy my little slide show! Thanks for looking everyone :D
Sneak peeks from my show ‘Foresta’ at Auguste Clown Gallery in Australia opening Oct 2nd. I’ll be at the opening! If you’re not able to make it, or you’d like to see/purchase the artwork (14 new paintings in all) before anyone else, simply email info@augusteclown.com - easy!
Hi everyone!
I am headed back to WonderGround Gallery in Downtown Disney (CA) with 4 brand new paintings. I chose some of my favorite characters -- Stitch (of course!), Dumbo, Gus & Jaq and, get ready...Chewbacca!!! I couldn't be more excited for this batch of pieces. I'll be signing on September 19th from 3-5pm along with Jerrod Maruyama and John Coulter. Hope you can make it - I can't wait to see all of you.
For purchase inquiries, feel free to contact Disney Merchandise Guest Services number at 877-560-6477 on/after September 19th. Simply ask for Kristin Tercek artwork and they will happily tell you what is available. Thanks!
"Ono Hau"
"So This is Love"
"Dumbo the Great"
"Fuzzball"