Art, Illustrations, Jewelry & Design by Tracy Hetzel

Where rabbit’s talk, tea is poured, the mad reign and magical things happen. Speaking of magic… sometimes I get so lost in painting I forget how I got to the end. I usually have some music blaring, my mind tends to wander and then before you know it, hours have passed. So I took some photos of this one along the way. Looking at these now it seems like Alice here took a long time to do, but to me… hmmm… where did the time go? Tick tock. Below is the progression for you to see.

Was there a fox in Wonderland? I think so.

Got nothin’ to say today… just soaking up the sun. Hope you are too. (insert smiley emoticon here.)

The whole time I was working on this toddler’s portrait I couldn’t help but sing Blind Melon’s No Rain… “All I can say is my life is pretty plain…”

This is a portrait of a child. I found her on etsy… Can’t exactly remember the shop but it sold children’s clothing and accessories. She was so cute I had to give painting her a try.

It’s all about the hats. Right ladies?

It’s Friday People!!! Drink it in!

Have beer… will party.

I recently did a few drawings for an old friend to help promote my hometown’s Music Festival in August. So… mark your calendars! for Wellsville, NY’s Main Street Music Fest! It’s comin’ at cha this August 10th & 11th featuring live music, delicious food, a fantastic car show, a guitar show, The Texaco Country Challenge and of course the World Class Bean Bag Tournament! All events are FREE! So if you happen to be in the neighborhood stop on by! It’s gonna be a blast! And don’t forget to check out those posters, featuring a tiny bit of my art!

For more information and the opportunity to sponsor this awesome event, contact the Wellsville Area Chamber of Commerce at 585-593-5080.

Strawberry pie, strawberry shortcake, strawberries and cream, strawberry ice cream, strawberry pancakes, strawberry margarita… whatever your fancy… I just love strawberries!

There is just something dirty, cheap and curiously striking about a seedy motel on the side of a highway. Just think of all it’s disreputable possibilities. Rent by the day — or by the hour. Enjoy your sleazy activities while you share your cheap grocery store bought wine with a certain so-and-so… don’t worry, no one will know… no one will see you… no one knows you’re there… No one but the hoards of vermin who have come out for the buffet of crumbs the former occupant has left from a night of binge eating. Then when you least expect it things take a turn for the worse. The electricity blinks, you hear shrieks of horror and trying to escape your car won’t start. You can’t get a cell signal and the room’s phones don’t work. And again, no one knows where you are. You’re promiscuous night of debauchery turns into a sleepless night anticipating imminent slaughter from the serial killer running rampant.

Ahhh, Roadside Motels… bed bugs, showers that leak, quarters for beds that creek… come on my friends, get your kicks on route 66.

This is the famous Pink House located in Wellsville, NY — my hometown! It’s a subject matter that has been photographed, painted and drawn so many times. I hope you enjoy my version of the legendary haunted house. Notice the ghost of the girl in the pink dress walking in the front door.

You can win a copy of this print. Just head to my facebook page http://www.facebook.com/tracy.hetzel.art (make sure you “like” me) find the post of this house and comment. All the names of people who comment will be thrown into a hat and the winner drawn Wednesday, April 18th, 2012! So come on people… GET TO IT!

Hey y’all, my hometown newspaper did a story on me! Knew I’d make it big someday. Give it a looksy. Just click on Wellsville Daily Reporter link below.

Wellsville Daily Reporter

This child portrait is of my niece Quinn. Isn’t she just adorable! Her birthday is about a month away, she’ll be turning 2! Gosh how time flies.

Wow, I’m busy! Where to start? Hmmm… think I’ll sit down, relax, contemplate my next move… then get my ass up, work really hard, achieve my goals for the day, then… reward myself with a martini. — Or hell, I can just skip everything and head right for the martini.

Happy Easter, Happy Passover, Happy Spring…

Nothing like a beautiful Stella McCartney dress to brighten ones day.

What a beautiful day for a walk. Don’t forget to take your best friend.

Easy Breezy…

This is a self portrait of me out on the town. I had an event I needed to attend and I, for the first time in a long time, splurged on… ME! New Michael Kors shoes, new Nicole Miller dress and a fabulous new beaded necklace I found on etsy. I spent an hour on my hair and makeup, shoved myself into some spanx and the result was… wow, I looked good! I felt so damn fantastic I wanted to… well… you know… DISCO! Anyone wanna dance?