The fireplace is a carved stone journey through Rip Van Winkle, and is original to the library, which was built in 1928.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Halloween Display
The Howe Branch of the Albany Public Library has its decorations up for Halloween... I was lucky enough to have been asked to design the background for the display -- out of what, you ask? Well, cut paper of course! Check it out:
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Craft Fair Dates, New Inventory, Etc.
Craft Fairs
Last weekend was a good kickoff for my craft fair season! Upcoming Fairs include the following:
One new item I've added to my repetoire is Sock Monsters. If you love my repurposing of magazine paper, fabric, beads, etc., you'll love these funny creatures! Made from repurposed socks and fabric, they love to look at you sideways and give silly glances.
Last weekend was a good kickoff for my craft fair season! Upcoming Fairs include the following:
First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany (FUUSA) Holiday Craft Fair and Bazaar
Sat., Nov. 12: 9AM - 4PM
Sun., Nov. 13: 11AM - 3PM
(405 Washington Ave., Albany NY 12206)
TightKnit Black Friday Holiday Market
Fri., Nov. 25: 5PM - 10PM
(Frear Bldg, corner of 3rd & Fulton, Downtown Troy)
You should also be able to check me out at the Delmar Farmers Market, Saturdays in November and December (excepting Sat., Nov. 12th).
New Inventory
One new item I've added to my repetoire is Sock Monsters. If you love my repurposing of magazine paper, fabric, beads, etc., you'll love these funny creatures! Made from repurposed socks and fabric, they love to look at you sideways and give silly glances.
I'm also taking custom orders for Sock Monsters, Ornaments, Bags/Purses and Jewelry! So feel free to email me or post a comment on my blog, send an Etsy convo, text or even do what they did in the olden days -- telephone!
Gift Wrapping is available, too!
Friday, October 14, 2011
Craft Fair Weekend!
Come check out the Upper Union Harvest Festival in Schenectady on Saturday, October 15th, 10AM - 3PM. I'll have a vendor tent set up there!
I'll also be selling my art and crafts at the Upper Madison Street Fair on Sunday, October 16th, 1PM - 4PM. Come check it out!
Both festivals should be lots of fun -- music, food, art, games, family stuff, etc. You don't want to miss it!
I'll also be selling my art and crafts at the Upper Madison Street Fair on Sunday, October 16th, 1PM - 4PM. Come check it out!
Both festivals should be lots of fun -- music, food, art, games, family stuff, etc. You don't want to miss it!
Friday, September 16, 2011
Etsy Feature
My piece Transformation of Knowledge has been featured in an Etsy treasury! Check it out:
It's inspiring to see other work based in tradition and the metaphysical -- if we as artists don't do the work to bring ideas specific to certain cultures to the forefront of collective consciousness, allowing us as humans to connect with each other in deeper ways, who will?
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Life Imitates Art (Again)
So as I get closer to figuring out the best way to work on art in my new space, as well as keep up with the garden this summer, I find again that life unexpectedly mimics art.
This piece, Bee, 2009, I created at the beginning of my gardening stages, and toward the beginning of the period of work I'm currently in -- depicting animals and insects I encounter everyday, ones that speak to me at pivotal times, and put them in a setting that includes the four natural elements; the animals I represent always have a totem significance in Native American cultures, and I often juxtapose meanings, or use them in combination.
While the garden this summer has been taking much of my time away from artistic pursuits, it seems that art was not left far behind. This is the first summer I have tried to grow flowers amongst my vegetables, and up sprouted a beautiful purple zinnia, which I took home. That day I rearranged the furniture (unplanned), putting my dining table below the framed original of the Bee. It wasn't until I stepped back several hours later that I realized what I had done -- I had created in my life something I had represented two years ago in my artwork.
This piece, Bee, 2009, I created at the beginning of my gardening stages, and toward the beginning of the period of work I'm currently in -- depicting animals and insects I encounter everyday, ones that speak to me at pivotal times, and put them in a setting that includes the four natural elements; the animals I represent always have a totem significance in Native American cultures, and I often juxtapose meanings, or use them in combination.
While the garden this summer has been taking much of my time away from artistic pursuits, it seems that art was not left far behind. This is the first summer I have tried to grow flowers amongst my vegetables, and up sprouted a beautiful purple zinnia, which I took home. That day I rearranged the furniture (unplanned), putting my dining table below the framed original of the Bee. It wasn't until I stepped back several hours later that I realized what I had done -- I had created in my life something I had represented two years ago in my artwork.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
What Does a Falcon Say to a Crow?
I'm not sure. You'll have to figure out what you think the answer is yourself, after taking a look at my new piece. A triptych, this piece is larger than any other I've done -- 17"x11".
Falcon Says to Crows, 2011
Falcon Says to Crows, 2011cut paper with matte medium and acrylic glaze, 17"x11"
(There's a bit of a seam in the scan, as I had to scan in two pieces.)
Monday, March 7, 2011
New Exhibition
I have a few pieces in Caladan Gallery's online exhibition this month. Check it out!
http://www.caladangallery.com
http://www.caladangallery.com
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