Envoy Youth light the way with Art

Actual Envoy Youth

Today I had an actual Art Envoy Youth painting with me at the studio.

Little did I know, Lily Troup was going to show me a thing or two.

 I guess that's the way it should be.

Lily brought her young friend, Ensil, with her. He seemed a little bored, but was polite enough.

Lily has never used oil paint before, and for that matter, has hardly ever used paint at all. 

She whipped these two paintings up in the first hour.

She showed me some of her art, which really blows me away.

Well, Lily, are you ready to put on a pantsuit and go International?

It paints

It paints the Hillary's elbow.

Designing the Pantsuit

I am on my way to designing my first Pantsuit creation.

I have never had one of my own designs professionally made, so to me this is exciting.

I have an appointment with "my" seamstress tomorrow.

Yes, this is also Kate Pearson's seamstress, Chevela, so I don't have total dibs on her.

Here's my basic design...

This pantsuit will be for everyday wear, so it needs to be cool and comfortable.

I added slits up the sides of the pants for extra ventilation, but the real trick is going to be the fabric.

Does anyone know where I can get fabric that is treadbare, ratty, with holes already in it?

I'm taking a jacket and pants I like as a basic design to work with. 

To me, a pantsuit should say one thing...

MONSTER.

Meeting

Two Envoys wearing the Arm Cast of Solidarity meet at a construction site.

The Cellar of the Clinton Museum

I just received some cool booty from the cellar of the William J. Clinton Museum.

My friend Kate met up with "Ralph the Shrine Guy" in Arkansas, and he gave her these items to give to me....

It seems he made a "Shrine car" for the Clinton Museum a couple of Fourth of July's ago, and they allowed him to root around in the cellar and take whatever he wanted.

(Sigh...dream...wish)

Besides giving me one of his awesome "Hillary Shrine" kits, he gave me a "Great First Ladies" button, and a "William J. Clinton Presidential Center" wallet, both of which he procured from the cellar.

"The Cellar of the Clinton Museum"... it just sounds sooooo dreamy!

 

Arm casts of Solidarity

In regards to the Breaking News below, photo was just came down the wire...

Here we see this photo taken yesterday in Corfu, Greece.

Here the Art Envoys are lounging around on the Greek Embassy Lawn, playing with their gold watches and wearing their arm casts of solidarity.

This was the conference that Hillary was unable to attend due to her broken elbow.

The watches are gifts given to them by Foreign Ministers, for their great work in the recent Greek International OSCE conference.

 Clearly, their look was stolen by the hip designers featured in the post below.

Haute for Hill!

BREAKING NEWS!

Apparently this photograph, as seen in All Things Hillary Clinton

is causing quite a stir in the Hill Haute Fashion Industry!

It appears our Trend-setting Hillary has done it again!

Arm casts will be the latest rage in Fall fashion!

The newest trendiest designers are clearly borrowing heavily from the Art Envoys.

They've added a few exciting new touches though, like the gold watch and chain. 

The watch seems to be permanently attached to the cast, giving it the "I'm very busy doing really important things" look.

Some designers are saying "breast plates for the ladies" and "football shoulder pads for the guys", others disagree.

 One must also note the fact that one pant leg is now much bigger than the other. 

This creates that "Comin' Attcha!" illusion.

Very exciting indeed.

Here at H.C.A. Headquarters, we have been inspired to add two new elements to the Martha's Vineyard "Myth of the Pantsuit" art show.

1. A Pantsuit Convention

2. A Pantsuit Fashion show

Some call it "Hill Haute", others "Clinton Couture", but whatever they may call it... bring on the arm casts, we love it!

 

Deconstructing the Pantsuit

Pantsuits are Hillary and Hillary are pantsuits.

Her designer, Susanna Chung Forest gave new life to the pantsuit by creating a design specific to the needs of Hillary Clinton.

But the Land of the Pantsuit seems to be a land that designers seldom visit.

Though the man's suit is continuously being reinvented, the innovative woman's pantsuit concept seems to belong to Hillary alone.

I'm doing a little research on deconstructing the pantsuit because I too need a pantsuit.

As the leader of the InternationalHillaryClintonArtAmbassadorPantsuitEnvoys, I need one...two... maybe four bad-ass new pantsuits. 

In the spirit of Hillary Clinton, they must be designed specifically for me.

Where will I wear them?

I'll wear them everywhere!

I'll need one for work, one for play, one for painting, one for parties, and one to simply be fabulous in.

If your planning on becoming an Envoy, you will too!

I did a little research on who's who in the Up-and-coming Pantsuit fashion world, and I have to say I came up short, to say the least.

But I did discover some great new designers who are visiting the peripheries of Pantsuit Land.

           Juan Hernandez Daels

           Dimitri Stavrou 

                             Henrik Vibskov

I know the design I want, and now I must find some cool fabric. This is equally as important as the design. 

Good luck in designing yours!

P.S. ( Which now has a whole new meaning) 

I hope this video provides some divine designing inspiration!
 

The Envoys are coming!

I was walking down the street today, thinking about the wonderful Envoy dream I had last night, when a lanky young man danced passed by me.

Dancing his way down the street, he asked me for another "Hillary Clinton Army" button.

 I called after him, saying that I would get him one soon.

He yelled "I wish I could do somersaults!" as he danced away.

This is the energy of the Envoy.

In my dream last night, the Envoys were coming. They were converging on the beach. More and more were arriving, each wearing a brightly colored pantsuit/suit.

Excitement was in the air. They were going to make art with anyone who wanted to join them.  They were fun, and full of inspiration and light. Everyone was laughing.

I want to make this vision a reality.

If you can, come to my art show on Martha's Vineyard, Saturday August 15th. 

Please wear a bright colored pantsuit.

All art proceeds will go towards funding the Envoys. 

This is a great place for an "International Art Envoy" kick off, if there ever was one. 

Perhaps you've already heard, but both the Clintons and the Obamas will be on the Island around this time. The energy should be crackling!

Young, old, artist or not, if you can put on a pantsuit, you can be an Envoy!

You tell me

Anyone want to take a crack at naming this painting and coming up with a story?

The Haunting of Hill House

I have finally moved into my new studio today, an old, somewhat dilapidated house the neighbors are calling

 "Hill House".
I'm not sure if they are referring to this...

Or this...

At any rate, I think it's perfectly glamourous.

I was going to take the creepiest, darkest room for my studio, a force of habit you know.

But then a voice spoketh to me, and it was the voice of Hillary.

"Gretchen, take the sunny, bright room. It's O.K., you can take it." So I did.

I began this painting there tonight. It's just a start.

I realized it's O.K. to ask for things, because sometimes you just might get them.

Thank you Ed and Kelly!

International Envoys

As International Envoys we use a creative, innovative and non-traditional approach to deliver the message that Earth is ONE GREAT GLOBAL COMMUNITY. By working together, and taking advantage of all our exciting new communication tools, we will make all the difference in the world. 

We use art, music, technology, writing, dance, theatre, social networking, humor, and most of all, fun, as our means of expression. Our positive approach inspires and empowers others to join in our efforts.

We are strong, confident, passionate and absolutely victorious!

A Plan!

A perfectly wicked plan has been hatched. The Envoys are thrilled, but secretive.

Hillary's Envoys plan next step

After a rather rough night, Hillary's Envoys begin to concoct their plan.

Let's try to listen in, shall we?

I thought I heard something about a conference in Greece. What about you?

Night at The Cave of Hercules

It seems like things have definitely taken a turn for the worse!

The Envoys had a great day riding horses, swimming, and sailing, but tonight's plan to sleep in "The Cave of Hercules" isn't turning out quite as planned.

First it started to rain...

and then Hercules showed up! He's not so nice in person. Plus he's into wearing that nasty old lion's head.

Looks like trouble for our Art Envoys!

Loosening up

The Art Envoys are heading to the Cave of Hercules to spend the night.

They are sad about events in the news, and have had enough of the city.

They've come to lighten up and loosen up a bit.

 

Not everybody can carry the weight of the world, like Hercules or like Hillary, but we do the best we can.

They were caught this morning listening to this...

Hitting a brick wall

Out Art Envoys have painted, repainted and scraped the wall they chose to send Hillary a "Get well soon" message on so many times now, they've scraped it down to brick.

They are usually pretty confident about their painting skills, but when I mentioned that I might send this as a card to Hillary from the H.C.A., they froze.

They have decided  to scrap this project and go visit The Cave of Hercules instead.

The painting continues...

Our pantsuited Art Envoys were lazing around and complaining about the paint fumes today, so I asked them this simple question.

 W.W.H.D.?

What would Hillary do?

They shut up and got back to work.

The Hillary Clinton Army book

I've got mine! Well, at least the first draft. 

Thanks to Rachel Oertel the story of the H.C.A. shall be forever recorded in the history books!

But Rachel, I'm thinking it needs a catchier cover. Here's a few ideas I have...

I've got lots more where that came from. So if you need ideas for the cover...I'm your gal!

All kidding aside, I really am thrilled about the book.

A possible best seller? I'd say definitely in some circles!

Get well soon, Hillary!

The Art Envoys are very sad to hear that Hillary has hurt herself.

They are working on a Get well message on an old wall down by the beach of Tangiers.

But they have other promises to keep today, and must finish this work tomorrow.

Hoverpods

Does anyone know who gave the Art Envoys Hoverpods?

I spotted them buzzing out of their طنجة castle ruins  just before dark....

They were last heard mumbling something about a Pantsuit Convention.

!Viva La Pantsuit Revolucion!

  ...or  الثورة العربية  

       Art Envoys early morning Tangiers.

Oh look, true to form, the Art Envoys have found a perfectly trashy castle ruins to squat in down by the harbor.

This should be interesting.

Hillary fractures her elbow!

Hill update: I just learned that Hillary has fractured her elbow and will be having some surgery. Bummer!

Read all about it at All Things Hillary Clinton.

I hate thinking that our Hillster is injured. Lucky for us, she has Super Powers and should heal almost instantly.

After a few days rest I'm sure she'll get right back to saving the world!

To the city

After days of traveling by sea, the Art Envoys have finally made it to shore and are heading towards the city.

What city? I honestly don't know. 

What country? Beats me.

I just follow along and do my best to paint them without asking too many questions.

Everything will be revealed in time.

Hillary Comic Book

 I FINALLY ( centuries after the fact) got my hands on a Hillary Clinton comic book (thanks Roxanne!) and I just have to say I don't get it.

It's not funny. 

 Where's Hillary's Super Powers? Where's the outer space travel? What about the cool fight scenes with evil villains?

            (Photo credit Charlene Mitchell)

Plus the guy who wrote the comic book doesn't seem to even like Hillary.

It kind of reminds me of reading 'Apartment 3G" as a kid. 

It wasn't funny. I didn't get it.

(I also didn't know it was a soap opera comic series, and not supposed to be funny).

Anyways, after reading "Female Force Hillary Clinton", I'll take Apartment 3G any day!

Envoys on the waves

The Art Envoys keep multiplying as they sail to destinations unknown.

Here's a quick sketch I painted as they cruised on by....

     blasting this music...

.

Liberty let's roll!

I just met the coolest lady who is parked in Bisbee this afternoon with a giant, rolling, kick boxing Statue of Liberty.

She is traveling around the country with her statue and her message is really cool. 

Check it out....

Liberty and Hillary just seem to go together!


Photo by Charlene Mitchell

Journey to the Center of the Mind

It's been a long night on the open ocean tracking those Art Envoys.
I wasn't able to see enough to paint, but I will say this,
they blasted this song relentlessly all night long....

Sailing Envoys

It's been a long day of trying to keep up with our "Art Envoys", as they seem to like to be called, (I'm guessing by the fact that they don't mimic me and giggle when I say these words).

They ditched the horses earlier today, and are now heading off into the sunset on a small boat...

And away they go...

It seems our Pantsuit Youth have decided to say goodbye to Baddesley Clinton, and are on their way to parts unknown.

They spent all last night whispering with the Gunpowder Gang, who apparently gave them horses and a boom box.

I've tried asking these kids what they are up to, but it's impossible to get a straight answer.

I can no longer call myself their leader, as they won't give me the time of day.

They have the annoying habit of repeating the last thing you say, and then giggling.
Totally frustrating.
They rode way from Baddesley this morning blasting this song.....



Could it be a hint?
(A hint- hee hee hee)

I honestly don't know, but I have every intention of finding out.

Rainbow Bridge

After much confusion yesterday, the kids at Baddesley Clinton finally got the message-

due to a communication mix up, Hillary went to Rainbow Bridge instead.

On a personal note, after a long day of painting "Baddesley Clinton", I opened up my door and

this is what I saw...

Maybe it was the paint fumes, or too many hours in the studio... but I thought I saw our Pantsuit Youth dancing across the rainbow.

Where is Hillary?

The sun sets on another day at Baddesley Clinton, and Hillary hasn't arrived yet.

Perhaps she has run into some bad weather? 

Maybe there was some kind of mix up. 

Maybe Secretary Clinton  went to  another bridge

by mistake.

Anyways, the Pantsuit Youth and the Guy Fawkes wait...

and wait...

A strange twist

Much to the surprise of the Clinton Kids, the Gunpowder Gang didn't hang around on the Baddesley Clinton moat last night, after all.

Instead, they disappeared into the Forest of Arden. 

  (A few daring Pantsuit Youth followed, and took this photo)

It seems the Gunpowder Gang have trunks of costumes hidden in the woods. Guy Fawkes costumes, to be exact.

They spent last night lighting huge bon fires and listening to grandiose classical music at top volume.

They never spoke above a whisper, they just smoked a lot.

This morning, all is quiet, and all fires are out here at Baddesley Clinton.

Secretary Clinton, it is reported, will be arriving within the hour.

But where are her security people and Secret Service?

Get ready for the Gunpowder Gang!

Looks like our Pantsuit Youth is up to their ears in trouble!

Not only does it seem they broke in to Baddesley Clinton this morning, but it looks like they have company!

A local gang of kids who call themselves "The Gunpowder Gang" have come to take back their turf.

This group, who are the actual descendants of  the Baddesleys, as also the descendants of the Gunpowder Plot Society of 1605. 

 (Click to more closely inspect the Gunpowder Gang)

Although the Gunpowder Gang hang out on the moat most every weekend, this weekend is especially important.

This is the 400th anniversary of the signing of "The Gunpowder Treaty".

This ruthless Gang reenacts the famous story every weekend, but tomorrow's show is going to be extra special.

Much to the shock of "The Clinton Kids", The Gunpowder Gang could care less that Secretary Clinton is coming tomorrow.

The show must go on!

It looks like a boundary war is about to begin.

And did I mention they smoke? Yikes!!!!

Break-in at Baddesley!

Reports of a break-in early this morning at Baddesley Clinton!

This photo confiscated from the cellphone of a Pantsuit Youth...

     (Click to more closely inspect said evidence)

This is especially bad news, as Secretary Clinton is reported to be visiting these kids at Baddesley Clinton tomorrow.

But wait, there appears to a more urgent situation developing on the moat.....

Baer: "Slow down, I'm painting as fast as I can!"

A piece of the pie

Evidence of a raspberry pie appears to be presenting itself here at Baddesley, Clinton. 

Apparently, a concerned citizen did INDEED drop off said pie, only to have it gobbled by the first Pantsuit Envoy Youth it was handed to.

Baer: "This is getting ridiculous! The nerve of some people!

We all want our piece of the pie, but using unscrupulous means to get it is reprehensible!"

Baer then drove away in the Hillcar, mumbling something about getting her own piece of the pie.

There was no mention of sharing.....

The situation continues...

The desperate situation on the moat of Baddsley Clinton continues.

Baer, leader of the group, talks to the youth in an attempt bolster the mood...

"Look, I know you all want to be Hillary's special art envoys, but these things don't happen over night", Baer explains.

"You all look great, and I appreciate your enthusiasm. Just hang in there a little longer!" 

Meanwhile, it seems everyone on the moat has a mad craving for raspberry pie, and there is no where close by to get it. 

Hillary has been notifies of this hunger crisis  and is scheduled to visit on Saturday.

In the meantime, if anyone has access to a homemade raspberry pie, please deliver it to the moat, or to our U.S. drop-off point of 120 Brewery Gulch, Bisbee, AZ.

Restless youth up-date

"I don't know what else to do!", Baer says while painting furiously in a desperate attempt to entertain these bored youth.

"It's a tough crowd and I'm loosing the light. I'm afraid this is will only get worse before it gets better".

The sun is setting on yet another day of tedious boredom of the Pantsuit Youth on the Baddesley Clinton moat.

"We've put on our best pantsuits and we haven't heard a word from Secretary Clinton", these kids complain, "we just want something to do!"

'We will just have to ride this one out for another night and hope for the best", Baer adds.

Pantsuit Envoy Youth make their complaints known

Restless Pantsuit Envoy Youth are reported to be loitering on moat of Baddseley Clinton for three days now.

Complaints like "Bored", and "All dressed up and no place to go!"  seem to be the consensus among these youth.

Gretchen Baer, 46, leader of the Hillary Clinton Army Pantsuit Envoys, seems to be a loss.

"Hillary, Help me!", Baer cries out. "I can't hold them off much longer with empty promises and meaningless slogans!" 

"Give me something for them to do!"

Check back for up-dates on this developing situation...

Pantsuit Envoy Youth

I completely understand, Baer admits...

"I myself was once a bored Pantsuit Envoy Youth".

Baer as a twenty year old Pantsuit Envoy, loitering on the moat of Baddesley Clinton.

Pantsuit Frankenstein

I am going to make the Frankenstein of pantsuits. 

I want to make it out of glitter fabric, chain mail, fur, buttons, lace, junk jewelry, velvet, watches, brocade, leather, and anything else that works.

If you run across anything that you think would be a good addition to Pantsuit Frankenstein, 

please send it my way!

Gretchen Baer

P.O. Box 605

Bisbee, AZ 85603

Spirit of the Woodlanders

Spirits of the Woodland Pantsuit People play in the wind above Baddesley Clinton.

 

In their honor, I believe we should bring back the pantsuit hood.

Modern day Pantsuit People pay a visit to Baddesely Clinton

What lies behind this door?

The New Baddesley Clinton...

and location of my new studio... at least for a little while.

The Story of The Woodland Pantsuit People

The invention of the pantsuit pocket is widely attributed to the Woodland Pantsuit People of the Forest of Arden.

                     (Click to enlarge)

 Baddesley Clinton, an imposing fortress complete with moat, was built in this forest by the Clinton's in the 13th century.

It has been the subject of many strange tales passed down through the centuries.

( Definitely click this one!)

Among other stories, it seems that three sisters who were devout Catholics, lived here in the 1590's. As Catholicism was illegal in England at the time,The Vaux sisters held secret masses at Baddesley Clinton. They had three priest holes built on the premises, in which they hid the priests from certain death if they were discovered.

These priest holes can still be visited today.

But long before the Vaux sisters or the Clinton's came along, The Woodland Pantsuit People lived their simple existence here in the Forest of Arden.

"The Woodlanders", as they are most commonly called, invented the pocket due the simple need of a holding place for Arden's famous raspberries. 

These forest pantsuit dwellers are also responsible for the pantsuit hood, which has long since gone out of fashion.

Ghostly sightings of these Woodland Pantsuit people are still reported by the locals of the Forest of Arden today.

       One of many gargoyles on Baddesley Clinton.

Straight Edge!

Just for the record....

I've gone   Straight edge!

                   ( Charlene Mitchell Photo credit)

You have to make this gesture every time someone offers you a drink, while saying

 "Straight Edge!"

Totally obnoxious.

What to wear to Vineyard art show?

Feeling stumped as to what to wear to the Vineyard art show?

I am encouraging everyone to wear an artistically crafted pantsuit to the "The Myth of the Pantsuit" art show, August 15th on Martha's Vineyard.

I suggest you take a tip from artists like Gene Pool, with his money suit, watch suit, or grass suit.

You may also want to study the art of Leigh Bowery, for a real show-stopper!
Not a moment to waste... start whipping up those crafty Clintonesque creations now!

Vernon's, Ted's or not at all?

Here's the latest scuddlebutt regarding Chelsea's wedding....

"According to well-connected residents of Martha’s Vineyard, the liberal summer enclave will be home to a Democratic royal wedding this summer between Chelsea Clinton and her longtime boyfriend, Marc Mezvinsky (the son of two former Democratic congresspeople). Insiders say that it’s their understanding that the two will wed in late August, at the summer home of longtime Democratic power broker, and friend of Bill, Vernon Jordan, in Chilmark. (This contradicts earlier reports that placed the ceremony at Ted Danson’s Vineyard place.) It’s a multi-acre former sheep farm that’s “up from the road, away from the rigmarole,” says one Vineyarder. But will the current president show up? Perhaps: It’s something of an open secret that the Obama family plans to hit the Vineyard this August. Spokespeople for the Clinton family say no one in the family is getting hitched this year".

Hmmm....

Hillary Clinton with George Stephanopoulos

Asbestos

Perhaps Asbestos, (  آذرشست or  آذرشب )  Goddess of the Molten Pantsuit, is the most misunderstood of all the Pantsuit Gods.

Infinite sadness lives within her heart. 

I think people would rather not acknowledge Asbestos, because she breaks their hearts.

                    Click to enlarge

Pantsuits of Armour

In the  Middle Ages, Pantsuits were made of iron and used as armour.

They are attributed to the collapse of the Western Roman Empire in 476 A.D. 

Weekend warning issued

The United States Department of State would like to remind you that if you are not old enough to drink,

you are not old enough to wear a pantsuit.

Pantsuit wearing among minors is against the law. 

If you spy any of this illegal activity, in which parents dress their children in pantsuits, please report it to the State Department immediately!

Call 1-800-NOT-CUTE and stop this Democratic epidemic before it stops us!

Enough said on this sad subject.

Cleopatra's pantsuit

It is written that Cleopatra's pantsuit was made of solid gold.

The rumors are flying

Don't believe everything you read about the Pantsuit Envoys, 

       Some things just aren't true.

The Pantsuits are talking about Hillary's village!

The Pantsuit People are talking about  Hillary's Village....

               (Click to enlarge)
   Ta! Ta! I'm off to the Village!

Oh those kids!

Those crafty P.S.E.'S are up to their old tricks again.

This time in Cairo Egypt, where Hillary is visiting today.

                    (Click to enlarge)

I have a funny feeling I know what they are going to paint!

Official P.S.E. haircut

I just received Official word from the Department of State,( Pantsuit Envoy Headquarters) that the Official P.S.E. haircut has been chosen.

The Official P.S.E. shag can also be worn longer and shaggier, for a more rock star look.

 There are no restrictions on P.S.E. shag color.

Looks great with a bright pantsuit.

If you have questions, comments, or complaints, please contact the United States Department of State directly.

Pantsuits in Cotacochi

Two Pantsuit Envoys high-five after another successful day of painting with the residents of Cotacochi, Equador.

                     Click to enlarge

What is a Pantsuit Envoy?

In case your just tuning in....

A Pantsuit Envoy ( or P.S.E.) is an International Art Ambassador. The mission of a P.S.E. is to inspire and excite people from all walks of life to create art together.
In the spirit of Secretary Clinton, P.S.E.'s will wear brightly colored pantsuits as a symbol of good will, International Diplomacy, and a spirit of fun. Brightly colored suits will be encouraged for the guys. Lucky for us, pantsuits are inexpensive and abundant in any thrift store, and there's always plenty to go around!

These special envoys will travel to different countries and create public art with local communities. Art is the International language that everyone can understand, and everyone will be invited to participate in the fun.
With each new community visited by the Pantsuit Envoys, a lasting sense of accomplishment will be indelibly left behind, in the form of a beautiful piece of art and some exciting new friendships.

 

Pantsuit lookout

     A lone Pantsuit Envoy looks out over the land.

                             Click to enlarge

Conversation with a vulture

I took a walk up the mountain to the shrine this morning, to think about the passing of Rose.

As I approached the top, I could see something moving on the cross.

I thought it was a person.

As I got closer I saw it was a giant vulture, the biggest vulture I've ever seen. 

This vulture was posturing, refusing to leave the cross.

I walked up to the thing and had a long conversation with it.

It just stared at me with beady eyes, cocking it's scaly red neck as if to understand.

It then flew off the cross, swooped me, and flew away.

It's Harvest time

They're harvesting souls,

it's harvest time.

The reaper's done another crime.

He waits until it's late at night, 

and steals the souls that shine most bright.

Souls that sparkle, souls that shine,

watch your back, it's harvest time.

Creative souls, living their dreams,

it's not as easy as it seems,

these are the souls that shine most bright,

these are the souls that give the most light.

First it's Tom, now it's Rose,

who is next, no one knows.

The reaper's got more work to do,

this won't be over till harvest is through.

Souls that sparkle, souls that shine,

watch your back, it's harvest time.