Symptoms

This sample is a very rough sketch of symptoms... An animation of the list unrolling is possible as are funny animations of several select symptoms. This can run along the left side of a page of story and art.

Supporting Article

This article from The New York Times today, nicely sums up the point of my story- "One Hundred Thousand Welcomes". I think that this is a big issue that deserves much more media attention than it's getting.

A Glut of Antidepressants

One Hundred Thousand Welcomes

One Hundred Thousand Welcomes is the story of how and why I left New York City for Ireland in 2006. This is a rough of the first page. I will be posting more ideas and thoughts in the coming days. Thank you for reading!

Real Problems & Brilliant Solutions

InktArt in it's latest issue is featuring "comics journalism" from women! An entry of mine was chosen for this issue - "Real Problems and Brilliant Solutions". It's about ridiculous "solutions" to some serious problems facing America today. 

InktArt is a fantastic new website - online critical and scholarly journal about women in comics. Check it out, and be sure to bookmark this awesome new site!

InktArt - Real Problems Brilliant Solutions

Guns Kill Kids

From: In The Cross Hairs, 'Guns Kill Kids'

Sandyhook Mother's Day Card

"For the Sandy Hook children and the thousands of other children in America whose lives were cut short by gun violence, please sign this Mother’s Day card."

Click this link:

Sandyhook Promise Mother's Day Card

Part of a work in progress: In The Cross Hairs

New Mommy

February 2012

Hey, who knew having and caring for a baby would take up so much of your time?!

I have been a bit preoccupied in the past year, for a very good reason. It's been such a joy to be mommy to our adorable Shea. I'm enjoying every minute of it!

I am however looking forward to rejoining the collective very soon and will keep you updated!


In the meantime, Happy Spring!

A Fresh New Start for a Fresh New Year!

"Jen & Chris" - Modern Design Style Wedding Print

 

Happy New Year!

After a few technical issues, the new UniquePawPrints.com is finally live and working well!

There are still a few bits sand pieces that need editing, but we’re very excited to offer you many more products, options and resources.

Here are just a few new things to check out –

We have a new “Modern Design” option for your wedding prints ::

http://www.uniquepawprints.com/design_styles.html

See our “Doggie Winter Weather Tips” and a funny video of our cat Pepper trying to catch a bird on TV - in News and Buzz! ::

http://www.uniquepawprints.com/news_and_buzz.html

We now offer gift certificates to make buying a cool, unique gift super easy! ::

http://www.uniquepawprints.com/gift_certificates.html

Visit our Facebook page for more cool and funny videos – and while you’re there be sure to “like” us and feel free to comment ::

http://www.facebook.com/UniquePawPrints

We hope that you will join us here, on the new UPP site, Facebook, and Twitter for informative articles, ideas and of course for fabulous modern art prints!

We hope you have a wonderful 2012, and we hope to hear from you soon!

Charlene,

Artist

 

INK… PAPER… & PURPOSE

Women's Press Collective - Collective Endeavor Magazine Sp 2011

When I need a little cheering up these days (which is a bit more often than it used to be in an era of incessant gloomy news), I look out for stories about people and organizations that are doing great things to help others anywhere in the world.

I came across one such organization earlier this year- or actually they came to me- with a chance meeting of Lisa Daniell, the Operations Manager, 10 years ago. I was asked to create the cover art for the Spring 2011 issue of their Collective Endeavor Magazine earlier this year. The women of this organization inspired me for what they do and how they make a difference to so many, marginalized by the mainstream media. It was a wonderful experience working with them.

Operating from a tiny, humble, store front office in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, the Women’s Press Collective is an all-volunteer association of professionals in the publishing industry with a commitment to alternative publication resources. Catering to low-income, working communities, women and minorities, they offer free, or low-cost access to training in publication production, desktop publishing, writing, printing press operation, job information, referral services and more.

The WPC gives a voice to the voiceless at a time when big media cannot be relied upon to publicize the serious issues faced by low-income, working women today. WPC also do community organizing, host speaking engagements, assist in providing resources for budding organizations, among many other efforts. Their members churn out eye-opening newsletters, posters, leaflets, resumes, and business cards and more.

The Women’s Press Collective is currently in need of professional Art Director(s), Sr. Designers, and Illustrators to volunteer their expertise for their fantastic magazine.

Why not contribute to a good news story?

You can contact myself, or the organization directly for an issue and more information.

Charlene  |  Charlene@CharlenePotts.com  |  (212) 387-8415

Lisa Daniell  |  Women’s Press Collective  |  (718) 222-0405

Spring Travel

Practical Traveler, The New York Times, May 1, 2011

New Unique Paw Prints Breed Print!

Copyright 2011 Unique Paw Prints

Visit UniquePawPrints.com

New, redesigned website coming soon!

Happy International Women's Day to all!

 

Women's health protest, NYC. February 26, 2011

Here's to moving forward - and not back - with women's rights.

Health and freedom for all women nationally and internationally.

A Few Recently Completed Portraits...

Still taking holiday orders... for now!

Breed Prints at Unique Paw Prints

Copyright Unique Paw Prints 2010

My latest breed print.

All breed prints are available starting at only $30.

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The Strong Women Exhibit Opening Reception

A fabulous time was had on Friday at the opening reception for the Strong Women exhibit at Newark School of the Arts. There was such a diverse and creative energy that filled the room that evening. And It was incredibly inspiring to be surrounded by such talented women artists and their passionate works of art! The show featured both literal and abstract works, with a broad range of interpretations on the Strong Women theme. I am honored to be a part of this great show. The exhibition will be up until April 23, 2010.

 

Armisey Smith, one of the curators and fellow artists. That's her great painting behind us.

STRONG WOMEN

March 19 - April 23, 2010

Viewing hours: Tues-Sat 3-6:00pm

Newark School of the Arts

89 Lincoln Park Newark, NJ 07102

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

A pub near my old apartment in Dublin, Ireland in 2007

Here are just a couple of my favorite photos from when I lived in Ireland...

I hope you enjoy the craic (meaning, good times in Irish) today!

"Wherever you go and whatever you do,
May the luck of the Irish be there with you."
 

 Overlooking the Wicklow Mountains, Ireland September 2007

 Enjoying the summer sun in St. Stephen's Green, Dublin Ireland 2007 

     Grazing in the countryside, west of Ireland, early spring 2007

"Strong Women" Exhibit and Opening Reception

“Indomitable Courage”   9” x 12.5”  Gouache on paper

“Unconquerable Force”   9” x 12.5”  Gouache on paper

“Indestructible Spirit”   9” x 12.5”  Gouache on paper

Happy Spring to you all!

In celebration of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, I have created a series of paintings, which will be exhibited in a group show opening on Friday, March 19, 2010. The exhibition is being hosted by Newark School of the Arts, in Newark, NJ and will run from March 19 – April 23, 2010. All are welcome to attend!

I have to say that digging into paint, brushes and paper once again was such a refreshing departure from the digital world that I usually live in. And the subject matter... right up my alley! It was a blast, really. Thanks to Armisey Smith, curator and artist for the opportunity to be a part of this great show.  

Hope to see you there!

Exhibition announcement and info :

The Newark School of the Arts is presenting an art exhibit in celebration of Women’s History Month March 19, 2010 - April 23, 2010. The exhibit, titled “Strong Women” celebrates the artistic achievements of women through various media including painting, photography, collage and drawing. The opening reception will take place at the Newark School of the Arts, Friday, March 19, 2010, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Viewing days and hours are Tuesday-Saturday 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

The exhibit will feature works by 29 women artists from Los Angeles, Maryland, New York and New Jersey, including notable women artists Virginia Block, Sadee Brathwaite, Mona Brody, Kathryn Eddy, Ellen Farren, Tamara Fitzpatrick, Leslie Ford, Rayna Gillman, Chris Kelsaw, Rachel Leibman, Jen Mazza, Francesca DeMasi Mucciolo, Sylvia Ortiz, Kaaren Patterson, Marsha Pickett, Luisa F. Pinzon, Charlene Potts, Patricia Rivera, Jacqui Rocker, Lisa Ross, Gail Slockett, Armisey Smith, Nettie Forne Thomas, Toni Thomas, Deborah Ugoretz, Lisa G. Westheimer, Philemona Williamson, Regina Wilson and Terri Norton-Wright. The exhibition was curated by Kathryn Eddy, Painter/Teacher and Armisey Smith, NSA Director of Public Relations.

The artists participating in “Strong Women” embody the power and vision of the female perspective and spirit. Both literal and abstract interpretations of the meaning of “strong women” will be represented through an eclectic mix of contemporary and traditional works of art. The new exhibition and studio space utilized for this event was designed to maximize on arts learning and exhibition opportunities for students, faculty and professional artists.

Newark School of the Arts offers a range of visual arts classes for children and adults. NSA visual arts classes are held Wednesday-Saturday. They include: digital photography (adult), acrylic painting (adult), jewelry-design (adult and teen) and drawing/painting (child-adult). The visual arts program at NSA provides quality arts instruction in a supportive and creative environment for all ages and levels of experience.

NSA provides instruction in the performing (music, dance, drama) and visual arts for people of all ages, regardless of their financial need or artistic ability. The School has been an incubator for artists and for professional people in many fields. A significant number of NSA alumni have made arts their careers, including dancer Savion Glover. The School has been recognized by the New Jersey Council on the Arts, which designated NSA a “Major Presenting Organization” for 2007-2009; and awarded the School a “Citation of Excellence” and designated the School a “Major Service Organization” during 2003 to 2006.

Newark School of the Arts is funded in part by New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, A Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts and is supported in-part by a grant from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act through the National Endowment for the Arts, administered by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Other major support for the School’s arts education programs comes from the City of Newark (CDBG/HUD), The Prudential Foundation, The Victoria Foundation, Turrell Fund and The Hearst Foundation.

Postcard front: LISA ROSS, Sky Blue Bed 2009

pigment on rag paper, 40” x 60”

“STRONG WOMEN”
Opening reception:
Friday, March 19, 2010 6:00-8:00pm
Exhibit:
March 19, 2010 - April 23, 2010
Newark School of the Arts
89 Lincoln Park Newark, NJ 07102
The event is free and open to the public.

Happy February To All!

I had a fabulous opportunity to be a part of the Star Wars/Adidias 
event, held a few weeks ago on February 4^th. It was very cool! 

To promote the launch of a new limited edition Adidas Skywalker 
shoe, an “Imperial March” took place from Harald Square to Times 
Square in New York City. Everyone was so great to work with.

I assisted in the event that went off pretty well I think.  The 
march included Adidas promo models, Storm Troopers, Darth 
Vader and even Snoop Dog!  We got lots of press including 
The Huffington Post, New York Magazine, YouTube 
and across the blogosphere.

Enjoy the photos and please check back again soon. 

I’ll be updating with lots of stuff going on!

Cheers!