2005 UPDATES

UPDATES 2005

January - April - June - October - December

JANUARY 2005



Hello and Happy New Year! So far 2005 has been one deadline after another. My art has been the thing keeping me on my toes for the last couple of months and lots has been happening. First of all "Somerset Studios" magazine asked if they could write an article on my hand painted photography and my art. I've been subscribing to "Somerset Studios" for awhile now and they are a terrific magazine all about Mixed Media art. Out of that first meeting I have been working on other articles for them that will be coming out in their magazine all this year.
The first article called 'Pieces of Art' will be in the March/April edition of 'Somerset Studios' magazine.

When I was asked if I would be part of the "Butterfly Initiative" to paint a butterfly that will find it's home at the Santa Ana Zoo, I was thrilled. Orange County is placing large metal sculpted butterflies around the city of Orange County. However when they said large I was amazed to see this very large butterfly that stands over 6 feet tall and has a wing span of 5 1/2 feet delivered to me. It's been a fun project to work on, though much larger than I have been used to. I was invited to the Santa Ana Zoo and was able to go into many of the animals cages to take pictures with which I am making photo mosaics on the wings. Click the link for more information. That's me (left) with my butterfly before it got painted. Needless to say it's been a big project at the busiest time of the year...but I am working feverishly to complete it before my deadline of the end of the month.
The end of the month I am heading to New York City to attend the Gift Show there. My photography has been licensed by the company Mollycoddle and they are previewing this new line at the show. They are putting my artwork on handbags, Giclee canvases, coasters and tiles. More information will be forthcoming as I receive it.
October of last year was fantastic. When I was 10 it was a dream of mine to go to the Aran Islands in Ireland. After I attended a convention in Coventry, England my hubby and I flew to Dublin and met up with our kids. We rented a car and drove all around Ireland. It was a fantastic trip blessed with great weather and wonderful adventures. I took tons of photographs and I bet you can guess what my next exhibit is in April of this year at A STUDIO GALLERY. It was a great Christmas present to us all.

some self timed pictures taken in Doolin, Ireland


I've also been getting ready for the HOLGA CHALLENGE a new exhibit that will be at A STUDIO GALLERY.
It's a group show and there are some fantastic photos all taken with the HOLGA Camera. The HOLGA is a toy camera that costs around $19.95 and you should see the amazing photos it takes. Well worth seeing if you are in the area. The photographs are all available for purchase.
The Artist Reception is January 9th from 5:00pm - 7:00pm but the show runs from January 10th through February 11th.
"Dublin Energy" is one of my photos that will be shown at the exhibit.
I've also launched a new website concentrating on my art. www.acartwrightstudio.com . Check it out when you get a chance.
Well I guess that's it for now. I will try to keep these Updates up-to-date as things unfold.
Till next time keep safe and smile.

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UPDATE APRIL 2005

Spring has arrived. I found this photograph of me taken when I was about 8 years old. That's an Angela Cartwright dress, purse and hat that I wore on the Danny Thomas Show. Doesn't seem like so very long ago that I wore a pony tail and frilly under slips under my poofy dresses. It donned on me the other day that I have been in show business 50 years now. When I think about that, it sounds like a really long time, but some of the memories seem like only yesterday. This photograph (left) was taken by Chris Larson aka Christian Du Bois Larson, a photographer who shot hundreds of photographs of me during my "Danny Thomas' days. I've been trying to get in contact with him and not having much luck, so if anyone knows him or his son, drop me an email. Lots going on in my life right now, especially with my photography art. This update will bring you to date.

I finished the butterfly for the City of Santa Ana I referred to in the January update. Here it is, a mosaic with hundreds of photos that I took of the animals at the zoo. It was a real challenge, but I really enjoyed painting it and using my photographs to create a one of a kind sculpture. I like working this big and I hope to do more large work in the future. The butterfly was dedicated to the Santa Ana Zoo in March and I was asked if I would ride to the Dedication area on an elephant! It sounds odd but I had never ridden on an elephant before so I enthusiastically said yes. High atop Dixie, the 8000 lb elephant she took the sheet that covered my 6 foot butterfly in her trunk and pulled it off in front of a cheering crowd. Dixie did a terrific job, and I can now say I have ridden an elephant. Everyone should do that at least once in their life.

In January I headed to the New York Gift Show to unveil my new line of Italian leather handbags, decorative tiles and Giclee canvases, all with my handpainted photography on them. It was very exciting to see all the wonderful products that Mollycoddle LLC has come up with. The handbags are beautifully made by Florentine Artisans of buttersoft leather. The tiles are made in America of tumbled marble and ceramic tile and I'm really pleased with the way my images appear on them. Here are a few of the designs, but if you want to see the entire line soon everything will be up on www.rubberboots.com/acvendibles.htm

The founder of Mollycoddle, Molly Mackey some Angela Cartwright licensed products

Acorn Catalog has available a giclee canvas of my image "The 9th Degree". Go to Acorn Catalog www.acornonline.com - search Angela Cartwright or #12536

Other exciting news was the article that magazine did on me and my art. It was in the March/April issue called "Pieced in Color." It was the beginning of a great relationship with this artistic and creative company. Since this article I've been doing other articles for the magazine that will appear in later issues. Stampington & Company has also licensed over 60 of my images for 3 series' of artist papers, vellum papers and transparencies. I can't wait for these to come out in a couple of months so I can start using them in my art. I hope other people enjoy using my photographs in their art too. With Somerset Studio I've been working on a book "Transparent Art" concentrating on art techniques with a whole section where my artist friends used my transparencies in their artistic creations. Art has opened up a world of contentment for me and I am passionate about creating art that expresses who I am and the way I see the world around me. For more on my art, I created a new website www.acartwrightstudio.com So check it out if you want to learn about this part of my life.

Me and Jenny Doh, Editor of Somerset Magazine and her daughter Monica. www.stampington.com

Here are a few samples of my altered art with my photo images. You can see the whole article by going to http://www.acartwrightstudio.com/chronology-articles.htm

I have also been working relentlessly on my new exhibit "Inis: Forty Shades of Green" which debuts on April 17th at A Studio Gallery in Studio City. This exhibit is close to my heart and features the photographs I took on our recent trip to Ireland. I hand painted over 40 images and I hope it captures the beauty and ruggedness of this magical island. If you can't make it to the gallery, I hope to have photographs from the exhibit up on my website www.acartwrightstudio.com in the near future. Many of these images have been licensed and will appear on the tiles, giclees from Mollycoddle LLC and on the Artists papers that Stampington & Co. are creating. I loved creating this show for it holds fond memories of our family trip and my visit to a place I have wanted to go since I was 10 years old.

I also have been creating CD booklets for my pal Bill Mumy. He has lots of music coming out so make sure you check out his website when you get a chance and read his April update on the latest in his world www.billmumy.com .This year not only marks the 40th anniversary of 'Lost In Space' but it's the 40th anniversary of "The Sound of Music" too, and it has certainly made me reflect. Could it have been that long ago when the memories are so clear in my mind? Guess so, just goes to show how quickly time flies, so you better make the most of every moment...carpe diem and all that.

The family is healthy and happy and busy as bees. Becca and Jesse are preparing to produce their first Independent film together and the house has been strewn with camera equipment, paperwork and computers preparing for their start date. It's a great project and I can't help but be proud of their enthusiasm and commitment to making a good movie. I'll keep you posted on their progress as I am the official photographer on the set.

Here's some show biz news...Jesse was on JAG in February and did a great job as Petty Officer Willard.

I will be attending Chiller in New Jersey the end of the month. I'm bringing along my 'Sound of Music' buddy Heather Menzies Urich - who played 'Louisa' in "The Sound of Music". www.heathermenziesurich.com That should be fun, I hope you'll come by if you find yourself in the area.

I guess I'll wind this up now, but will keep you posted.

Keep Smiling,

UPDATE JUNE 2005


Here it is June and life is keeping me busy.
I headed off to with Heather Menzies-Urich in April. It was fun as always to head back east and visit with some friends in the city.


Here's some pictures of Heather and me at the convention. It was great to see Annie Lockhart again and catch up. And it was wonderful to see Cindy (my fan club president) who traveled from Rhode Island to help me at my table. She got an exclusive interview with Heather for an upcoming , my fan club newsletter that she creates 4 times a year. Thanks to everyone that showed up for a visit.

Someone brought this ink sketch which was fun to see.

Legacy Magazine came out with the article I wrote on my Mosaic Journaling. It a technique I use with my photographs and they titled it "Angela's Art: Turning Photos into Shimmering Mosaics" I've put the whole layout on my www.acartwrightstudio.com website in the articles section. If art is something you enjoy, check it out. I'm very excited about a book Stampington is releasing in October called "Transparent Art". Stampington is creating transparencies from over 60 of my photographs and I suggested a book idea to the good folks there showing all the various ways transparencies can be used in ones art. They loved the idea and the book has come to be. I had a great time rounding up some of my artist friends and asking them if they would incorporate my art transparencies into their art. Wait till you see what they came up with...
Cover Art by Nina Bagley with my "Bare Bones" transparency - Nina and me at Art & Soul in February www.ninabagley.com: Heather became a Grandmother for the second time when son Ryan and his wife Mikki had their first child Lana in May. Here is Debbie Turner, (who flew in for the celebration), Heather and me at Mikki's shower. Check out Heather's website for pics of her new grandchild. www.heathermenziesurich.com; There are rumblings that a new 'Penny' Collectors doll is on the horizon. That's pretty exciting. I was never made into a doll for 'Lost In Space'.
It got me thinking of all the dolls I have become and thought I would share them with you here...

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

During the series run of "The Danny Thomas Show" the Linda Williams doll was created in three sizes. 1) The smallest size and the one you see on EBay every now and then. 2) The larger sizes. The large one walked if you held her hand. Pretty inventive for that day and age. 3) A loved Linda doll in her red gingham dress. 4) Here I am with two Linda dolls sent to me. 5) The Brigitta doll by Madame Alexander - circa 1992 in a dirndl. 6) The Brigitta doll by Madame Alexander - circa 1998 in the sailor suit. I'm even holding a book like I did in the movie when I entered the scene in this costume. 7) Two Brigitta dolls together.

And last but not least my kids have finished principal filming on their Independent movie they produced. It's a pretty creepy flick, but I couldn't be prouder of the work they did on it. We'll see. Show biz is a funny business.

Also Bill's got a new website... with a new look... check it out! www.billmumy.com

On a sad note I lost a dear friend of mine in May, Michael McLean II. Michael was one of the casting directors for 'The Sound of Music' and he has been a dear friend ever since. He was so generous with his guidance and expertise. I hope wherever he is he gets to sail as much as he wants to. He will always have a special place in my heart. It makes me reflect on all the service men who have given of themselves for their country and for us. They too are always in my thoughts and prayers.

Till next time,

UPDATE OCTOBER 2005

Hello...

I have been so remiss in keeping up my website but to say I have been busy would be an understatement. Where has the summer gone?
In July the "Sound of Music" troops were called together for a weekend to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the movie. It started out with a get together at Heather's house where our real family members joined together with our movie siblings to catch up on old times. My parents came into town, my sister Veronica and brother Chris. Heather's sister Sheila and brother Neil, and Kym's sister Francie.
Nicholas had flown in his mother Eileen from across the country and she had not seen my parents in 35 years. It was a blast.

The next night was the "Sound of Music Sing-A Long" at the Hollywood Bowl. We were introduced to 18,000 attendees who had came to sing a long with the film. If you have never been to the sing-a-long and you love this movie, bring a bottle of wine and sing to your hearts content. I was amazed at how many people had been every year!

The following day we gathered together for interviews for the new DVD 40th Anniversary edition of the movie 20th Fox is releasing.
When this group is together we always have lots of laughs and memories. A good time was had by all.

: LEFT TO RIGHT FRONT ROW: ANGELA CARTWRIGHT, DEBBIE TURNER, KYM KARATH
BACK ROW: CHARMIAN CARR, NICHOLAS HAMMOND, HEATHER MENZIES, DUANE CHASE

I was sad to hear of the passing of Robert Wise and sorry he wouldn't be with us to celebrate the
40th Anniversary of the film he directed. He left a legacy of fine motion pictures, but "The Sound of Music"
touched so many peoples hearts. Robert Wise cast me in my first motion picture I made "Somebody Up There Likes Me"
in Paul Newman's break out role. I was just 3 years old and played Paul's daughter, Audrey.
Bless you, Bob. I will always treasure the films we made together.

I was also thrilled last month to reunite with someone I hadn't seen in a long time. I was asked to give an Award to my favorite TV Mom, Marjorie Lord. It was wonderful seeing her again. What a gracious and beautiful woman she is. I was pleased to see that she has written a book and I have sent for mine just recently. You can find out more about her book "A Dance and a Hug" and more about Marjorie and our Danny Thomas Show years together at her website www.marjorielord.com . It certainly has been a few months of reunions for me.

There have been other things keeping me busy. Art for one. The book I collaborated on for Stampington & Company has been released. It's called "Transparent Art" (that's one of my transparencies that Nina Bagley used in her art piece on the cover). The book is all about the use of transparencies in altered art. If you love this form of expression as much as I do, I really think you will enjoy this book. Stampington & Company has also released 3 collections of my images in artist papers, vellums and transparencies and I continue to write articles and make art for Somerset Studios magazine and their publications. It's all very exciting.


'Breakthrough', 'Mosaic Seasons and 'Bench for Zen Birds' have also been licensed by ArtBeats and the New York Graphic Society to be made into posters. There are seven images total and three of those are available now.
Thirstystone has also licensed several of my images to put on their sandstone coasters. I can't wait to see those.

I also am preparing for my exhibit 'Mission Statement' opening November 5th at Mission San Juan Capistrano.
The
exhibit will be there till December 15th.

I also opened a storefront at www.CafePress.com/acartwright so my art would be available on note cards,
journals, t-shirts and other gift items. Just in time for the holidays... check it out when you get a chance.

You can read more about everything pertaining to this part of my life by going to my www.acartwrightstudio.com website.
If you click on PhotoArt and the Echoes collection you can see my 40 handpainted images that I shot in Austria in celebration
of the 40th Anniversary of making the movie "The Sound of Music".

I'm off to New York in November for more "Sound of Music" events. Try to catch the whole gang on
"Good Morning America" November 11th. So I'll sign off for now with an introduction to Peyton, our newest family member
that is bringing much joy into our lives.

Till next time,

UPDATE DECEMBER 2005

Well here it is almost the holidays. I decked the halls this weekend, it
always puts me in the Christmas spirit and it will be here before we know it.

November 5th was the opening of "Mission Statement" my Exhibit at San Juan Capistrano. It was a lovely evening and
the backdrop of the mission all full of lights was a wonderful backdrop. It was great having my family and
friends there and I was so glad the night was successful for the mission. My exhibit, 'Mission Statement' was
displayed until December 15th, 2005.

MY PICTURE 'THE BELLS TOLL' TAKEN BEFORE RESTORATION BEGAN. WEARING MY T-SHIRT WITH BELLS TOLL IMAGE.

CINNIA FINFER, DAUGHTER BECCA, FRIEND SIMONE SWEYD AND SON JESSE WERE ON HAND TO HELP OUT AT THE OPENING OF THE EXHIBIT

DIANE MICHIOKA FROM STAMPINGTON & COMPANY CAME TO THE MISSION FOR A VISIT

NATHAN BANDA TAKES ME ON A PERSONAL TOUR BEHIND THE WALLS OF THE MISSION SO I CAN PHOTOGRAPH SERRA CHAPEL BEFORE RESTORATION BEGINS.

A PHOTO I TOOK OF THE SHRINE ALTER IN THE ORIGINAL CHURCH NOW REPAIRED AND RE-ENFORCED

MY HANDPAINTED PHOTO 'WING & A PRAYER' SHOT AT THE MISSION BEFORE THE RESTORATION STARTED TWO YEARS AGO.
: 'The Sound Of Music' 40th Anniversary was celebrated in New York City. The entire group of
kids' were sent to the big apple to attend a gala event to celebrate the release of the 40th Anniversary Edition of the
movie on DVD. It was fun to see everyone again...we always have a blast when we are together. The next day we
appeared on 'Good Morning America' with Julie Andrews. Who would have thought making this film, 40 years later
we would all be celebrating it this way.

: With this year drawing to a close look for some new changes soon... like a my blog to keep you updated.
I wish you all peaceful and happy holidays and a wonderful new year...; Visit my art site if you get a chance; Till next time,

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