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Cow Town

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Anastacia Drake - Fine Artist

It has been a crazy summer and fall. I did a whirlwind of art festivals and shows. I have set up regular hours in my art studio inside the InterUrban Art House in downtown Overland Park, finished up several commission … Continue reading →

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10 ways I’ve turned lemons into lemonade

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Anastacia Drake - Fine Artist

Summer was a whirlwind of art festivals and shows. It may have been the busiest summer I’ve had. It was good because in all of the busy work I got some real focus on my direction and what I want … Continue reading →

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The Countdown has Begun

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Anastacia Drake - Fine Artist

I was accepted into the Westport Art Festival this year Sept 11-13th. I’m seriously busy in the studio doing lots of small study paintings and trying out some new ideas. It is quite the place of creative chaos right now. … Continue reading →

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Here’s something I’ve never done before

Posted on March 28, 2015 by Anastacia Drake - Fine Artist

Here’s something I’ve never done before….raise money. I don’t ask for money. It’s uncomfortable and icky to me. However, my son and I have won this amazing opportunity to go do art internationally at an artist residency in Budapest this … Continue reading →

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I’m Out of Here

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Anastacia Drake - Fine Artist

Come December, I’m going international! I have won an artist residency through the International Hungarian Multicultural Center in Budapest, Hungary. The coolest part is that I wasn’t the only one who won it. After putting a proposal together that included … Continue reading →

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Freedom 58 Project

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Anastacia Drake - Fine Artist

I’m participating in a project called the Freedom 58 Project. This organization sets out to fight slavery and human oppression through education, advocacy, and action. There are 30 million slaves in the world. 2 million women and children are trafficked … Continue reading →

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Taking on a new adventure

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Anastacia Drake - Fine Artist

I declared this the year of “new’ and it so far 2015 is shaping up to be full of new experiences. One experience in particular, is something that has been on the back burner for a long time. I wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Love is in the Air

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Anastacia Drake - Fine Artist

Part of the reason I paint is because I want my art to make people happy. I use bright colors, fun textures, and subject matter that I find appealing. The biggest compliments I have ever received are about how a … Continue reading →

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Taking Time and Making Time

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Anastacia Drake - Fine Artist

I am already starting to book several shows for this year. I currently have two shows hanging, one at The Visitor Convention Bureau in downtown Kansas City and another at Waddell & Reed on the Plaza. I don’t have another … Continue reading →

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When you relax

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Anastacia Drake - Fine Artist

As promised I have been gentle with myself. I’ve slept when I needed to and haven’t been very active due to not feeling 100% and the cold. Luckily I am starting to feel a lot better. Allowing the downtime of … Continue reading →

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