REDSTAR ink designers Marcie & Walker Hicks with son Bryton.
12.25.2011
12.08.2011
REDSTAR ink @ West Elm
Etsy + West Elm joined forces to put together a holiday shopping event on Dec 1. Etsy sellers coast to coast were selected to set up shop at their local West Elm store for an evening of handmade for holiday workshops and shopping.
REDSTAR ink was among the shops selected to participate at the San Diego location. It was a lovely event, thanks to the staff at West Elm and the Etsy groups that were there. I enjoyed meeting new people and artists. Thank you to everyone who stopped by, especially my dear friends who have been so supportive of REDSTAR ink.
11.23.2011
11.21.2011
REDSTAR ink + West Elm + Etsy
Please stop by on Thursday 12/1, 6-9 PM and say hello!
11.13.2011
11.04.2011
9.16.2011
Roadtrip Memories Journal
Document your memories from the open road in this roadtrip journal. Fill these blank pages with notes, photographs, drawings, and memorabilia. Journal includes 24 stickers and a double-sided pocket in the front for collecting receipts, tickets, and other memorabilia along the way.
8.20.2011
8.08.2011
7.31.2011
Do Something Good
It is amazing what people leave behind at the beach. From old towels to cigarette butts, the amount of trash left behind is unbelievable. This weekend we did a beach cleanup with Surfrider. My husband and I have been Surfrider members for a years now and we just signed our 4 year old son up as a member as well. When we moved to San Diego 12 years ago we were so grateful to live near the ocean. The more we learn about the precious ecosystem, the more we try to protect it. Teaching our son about living green and protecting mother earth at an early age is something that we strive to do every day.
And we have found that doing good things is contagious. My dear friend Aaryn recently joined Surfrider and is already very active in the organization. I am hoping that more of my friends here in San Diego will join us!
7.11.2011
Renegade Craft Fair: Los Angeles
Marcie (REDSTAR ink) & Andrew (Andrew B. King)
at the Renegade Craft Fair in Los Angeles July 2010
This weekend is the Renegade Craft Fair in Los Angeles. Once again, REDSTAR ink is joining up with Andrew B. King, an amazing artist specializing in painting and ceramics. If you attended the LA show last year, you may remember him as the "goldfish guy". Showcasing his collection of vibrant goldfish and snail paintings, Andrew made a name for himself at the Renegade Show in Los Angeles last summer. This year, he has created a stunning collection of ceramics that is the perfect compliment to my Native Summer Collection.
View the REDSTAR ink Summer Catalog
Ceramics by Andrew B. King
7.04.2011
6.30.2011
3.18.2011
Japan
My heart was saddened when I heard about the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan last week. I love Japan for many reasons. The culture. The people. It is where my husband proposed to me. It is home to my brother-in-law and his family. It is peaceful and beautiful and fascinating. I have so many wonderful memories from the times I have visited. With the threat of nuclear disaster and the images of the devastated landscape, I pray that Japan will recover quickly.
There are so many wonderful people and companies working to collect money to send to Japan for relief efforts. Here are a few that I have contributed to.
Japanese disaster relief t by Ahpeele
100% of the profit from this shirt will go to the Japanese Red Cross
100% of the profit from this shirt will go to the Japanese Red Cross
50% of sales to Japan Earthquake Relief Fund
joshua smith designed t-shirt for the salvation army japan
100% of the proceeds of the sales of this shirt will go toward The Salvation Army's relief efforts in Japan
100% of the proceeds of the sales of this shirt will go toward The Salvation Army's relief efforts in Japan
Help Japan poster by W + K Studio net proceeds will go to Red Cross
3.05.2011
Sketchbook Project
Since graduating from college and moving from Arizona to Southern California, I haven't been an active part of the art community. Sure, I work along side graphic designers every day and a network of artists from Etsy, but I haven't exhibited in years. This changed last fall I found a website called Art House Co-op, which "creates massive, international art projects that tie thousands of artists together – and anyone can participate."
I signed up for the Sketchbook Project. They sent me a blank moleskin notebook and two rules to follow: "first, the book must be used in some way - no sending us back an empty book or a completely different book! Second, the sketchbook must stay within its original dimensions (because we don't want to have to provide an extra suitcase just for your book while we're touring the country)."
Each book was given a barcode and cataloged into the Brooklyn Art Library system. It's really cool because as every time somebody views my sketchbook, I get an email letting me know.
Assigned with the topic of mysterious maps, my sketchbook was based on my travels to Japan. Instead of "sketching", I created layers with photographs, scans and patterns using recycled paper and transparencies. The cover resembles the Japanese flag with a circular window revealing a map of Tokyo printed on transparency, backed with a classic red Japanese pattern.
With a map of Kamakura as a backdrop, the photo was taken in a tunnel en route to the coastal city of Kamakura.
The Daibutsu Buddha paired with bamboo. Both symbolizing strength and serenity. It takes my breath away every time I visit.
These images were taken at the Hasedera Temple in Kamakura Japan.
Taken moments before my husband proposed to me, this is the Kinkaku-ji Temple in Kyoto, Japan.
The very peaceful and beautiful sand gardens at the Ginkaku-ji Temple in Kyoto, Japan.
My portfolio and other artist's portfolios can be viewed here. To check out other projects taking place at Art House Co-op, visit their site.
2.28.2011
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