What do I have to do? The first thing is a F’n doozy. I’m moving my studio to the second floor of Lowe Mill. It’s a space three times the size of what I currently work in and I will even get an enclosed sound booth to work on audio/video stuff. There’s just one catch:

I have to build the thing from scratch.

I spent all day yesterday tearing the “structure” that originally enclosed the space down. If you are wondering why I wouldn’t just save those old walls instead of building new ones, come have a look through the pile of materials that I tore down. Corrugated sheet metal, old office partitions with “Ghetto Child” graffitied across the surface, and completely random scraps of luan, plywood, etc. are what the orignal walls were hodge-podged together from. One particular 4×8 sheet of haf-inch plywood was suspended from the ceiling by a single screw (to my surprise as I unscrewed the thing standing at the top of an eight foot ladder).

I don’t have a lot of money to build this new space, so if you are feeling generous and want to support your favorite artist in the whole wide world, how about sending me a little donation on PayPal using the Chipin widget below? Even a donation of just $2.50 is enough to buy me a 2×4 or a sheet of drywall.

There are other ways you could help too. Buying a print from my Shop will also give me funds to build my new space. And if you live in the Huntsville area and just happen to have lumber that you are not using (2×4’s and 2×6’s), I will be happy to take them off of your hands.

So now that I’m done begging, let me share one other thing that is keeping me super-busy this month. Next Thursday, March 18th, I will be giving an artist talk at Lowe Mill at 5:30 PM. I plan on talking about my art work, my influences, and even showing some old videos. It is a lecture, but I will try to keep it entertaining and non-lecturey.

If you are on FaceBook, RSVP for my artist talk now.

And yes, I will try to make a promo video for this event in the next few days.

The video is for a song called “Pink House”, and Rita is asking people to make little pink houses, no larger than 1″x1″x1″ to use as props. I recently made a pop-up pink house for her to use. Check it out:

Between building a brand new studio space and tiny pink houses, I’ve been occasionally adding brush strokes to my current watercolor project. The latest development is just a little bit more background content. More updates on the progress of this painting and the construction of MY NEW STUDIO SPACE (!!!) soon.

In other news, I got a brand new Betty feeder to brighten up my studio and to build my fortune, one quarter at a time. My studio space is already a sort of petting zoo, so why not seal the deal and get paid for it?

The DVD of the full show is not far off, so check back soon to order your copy. Expect the price to be about 10 bucks, plus shipping. I’m also going to try to upload the whole show to Vimeo so that you cheapskates can watch for free. Till then…

Fortunately HappeninRecords.com has got you covered. Here’s all the publicity material the band has worked up over the past couple of weeks.

Here’s the first video I shot…

And THG’s guitar player Chris made his promo video directorial debut with vids #2 & 3

My most recent ad is about the show AND the sweet poster I designed for the show. If you want to buy one before the show, pre-pay for one now because we only printed 24! Buy it for just 3 dollars in my shop before it’s too late.

Them’s the videos. But what about you THG fans who actually like to read? Here’s a day-by-day log of our outgoing campaign emails for you nerds out there. Read on…

BIG THINGS

I don’t want to give too much away because that will spoil the fun, but let me at least share two things.

Big Thing #1- Lots of shiny new updates to the website. In just a few days you’ll be able to view all of my artwork, watch all of my videos, listen to all of my music, and spend all of your money right here on HappeninRecords.com.

Big Thing #2- My band is gearing up for a live musical extravaganza in Montevallo.

That’s right. The greatest band of all time is playing their first set in months at Eclipse Coffee and Books in Montevallo, Alabama on February 6th, 2010.

Opening the show that night will be the unmistakable pop stylings of our dear friend Windsor Bellephone. Now that’s worth the price of admission alone. Oh yeah, admission is free! And the show is all ages!!!

Perhaps you have never heard or seen Three Happenin Guys and are wondering what all the fuss is about. Why should you, a middle-aged mother of two, bother getting all gussied up to go to some silly rock show on a Saturday night? I’m going to spend the next few weeks convincing you with free streaming music by the band, videos of our greatest hits, and who knows what else. But first, how about some pics?

This is what the beginning of a Three Happenin Guys show looks like.

This is what the during of a Three Happenin Guys show looks like.

This is what the end of a Three Happenin Guys show looks like.

Now that your heart has been changed, go to our FB Event Page, RSVP, and invite all of your friends. See you on the sixth!

Those chicken pieces were delicious.

To celebrate this momentous triumph over the monotony of having to click around I’ve uploaded a brand new video. Well, technically it’s an old video but it’s new to the web. A full performance by Three Happenin Guys at Equality Alabama in Montgomery back in 07. This is one of the most fun shows we’ve ever played. Be sure to watch the last 5 minutes because you don’t want to miss our touching tribute to the late, great Fun Zone.

So what are you waiting for? Check out the new Video page now!

Are you going to just sit around in your pajammies during the biggest art event of 09, or will you join the crazed mob of art lunatics who erupt into violent mania at the mere thought of viewing my colorful renderings or corgis eating watermelon?

That’s what I thought. See you tomorrow night!

You can read Jon Busdeker’s article about my show and my artwork HERE.

Since becoming a world-renowned superstar I’ve begun living a more lavish lifestyle; One that involves wrapping a cashmere sweater around my neck and feeding Betty Fancy Feast. Here is the latest promo video for my show on Saturday. I hope I don’t come across as too stuck-up. But really, what do I care now that I’m famous?