Friday, January 4, 2013
In Art We Trust - Show
Come check out First Friday tonight in Albany! My piece "Falcon Says To Crows" is in the show at Upstate Artists Guild, "In Art We Trust," throughout the month.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Stickers! Now on Etsy!
Stickers have arrived! Whoohoo!
Fox, Wolf, Owl and Turtle are all available in sticker form on Esty and at markets and craft fairs. Each measures 2"x2" and are printed on vinyl for longer use!
Each animal is from an original collage, and has a special Totem meaning, too!
Fox represents magic, shapeshifting, invisibility, and family
relationships. (From original artwork, When The Time Is Right, 2009)
Wolf represents intuition, learning and spirit, and reminds us not to waste our natural resources. (From original artwork, The Spirit Awakens Us, 2009)
Owl represents wisdom, prophecy, and listening to oneself. (From original artwork, Transformation of Knowledge, 2011)
Turtle represents the earth, grounding, nurturing, protection, boundaries, self-reliance and balance. (From original artwork, The Depth of Joyful Timelessness, 2010)
(I'm not sure why some photos are upside down.)
All designs and artwork © Nicolette Callaway. Artist retains all reproduction rights.
Fox, Wolf, Owl and Turtle are all available in sticker form on Esty and at markets and craft fairs. Each measures 2"x2" and are printed on vinyl for longer use!
Each animal is from an original collage, and has a special Totem meaning, too!
Fox represents magic, shapeshifting, invisibility, and family
relationships. (From original artwork, When The Time Is Right, 2009)Wolf represents intuition, learning and spirit, and reminds us not to waste our natural resources. (From original artwork, The Spirit Awakens Us, 2009)
Owl represents wisdom, prophecy, and listening to oneself. (From original artwork, Transformation of Knowledge, 2011)
Turtle represents the earth, grounding, nurturing, protection, boundaries, self-reliance and balance. (From original artwork, The Depth of Joyful Timelessness, 2010)
(I'm not sure why some photos are upside down.)All designs and artwork © Nicolette Callaway. Artist retains all reproduction rights.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Craft Fairs and The Cheese Traveler
Today seems like a good day to post an update on what I've been doing, and will be doing, as far as artwork-selling events and venues are concerned...
Craft Fairs/Markets:
This summer was a great time selling my artwork at the Delmar Farmer's Market every Saturday! I've met some great, talented and like-minded people, and am glad to be part of this market. The Delmar Farmers Market is still going on, with local farm goods, artisan cheeses, baked goods, hand-crafts, artwork, and more! Every Saturday morning through Christmas, 9am-1pm, in the Bethlehem Central Middle School Cafeteria. A great place to get holiday items and support local business! www.delmarmarket.org
This Sunday I will also be at the Congregation Beth Emeth Winter Shopping Land craft fair, 9am-3pm. Should be good! www.bethemethalbany.org
Thanksgiving weekend I will be at Delmar on Saturday (11/24), but on Friday and Sunday (11/23 & 11/25), I will be at the Albany Institute of History and Art Holiday Gift Fair, which should be really fantastic. This will be my first time participating in this event, and I have heard nothing but good things about it. I highly recommend checking it out. http://www.albanyinstitute.
In December, I will begin a once-a-month winter craft market at the Albany Jewish Community Center, on Sunday, December 16th. Again, this will be my first time for this event (it's actually theirs, too!), and I'm excited to discover what it's like. http://www.saajcc.org/
The Cheese Traveler:
On an even more exciting note, my cards, prints, and other crafts can now be found in The Cheese Traveler shop at 540 Delaware Ave., next to All Good Bakers and Mingle. The new cheese, meat and specialty food shop is certain to wow you! The Cheese Traveler will be celebrating its Grand Opening with an event this Sunday, November 18th, from 1-6pm. The event will feature tastings of culinary delights by guest chefs, readings and music by local artists, and catering by Mingle, All Good Bakers, Fin, Tilldale Farm, The Cheese Traveler, and the Chef's Consortium. (You can check out The Cheese Traveler and the event on Facebook, too, and "Like" The Cheese Traveler while you're doing so!) www.thecheesetraveler.com
I hope you can make it out for one of these events, or all of them! Why not?
(Also, I recommend that you "Like" my art page on FB, as well as The Cheeese Traveler!)
Craft Fairs/Markets:
This summer was a great time selling my artwork at the Delmar Farmer's Market every Saturday! I've met some great, talented and like-minded people, and am glad to be part of this market. The Delmar Farmers Market is still going on, with local farm goods, artisan cheeses, baked goods, hand-crafts, artwork, and more! Every Saturday morning through Christmas, 9am-1pm, in the Bethlehem Central Middle School Cafeteria. A great place to get holiday items and support local business! www.delmarmarket.org
This Sunday I will also be at the Congregation Beth Emeth Winter Shopping Land craft fair, 9am-3pm. Should be good! www.bethemethalbany.org
Thanksgiving weekend I will be at Delmar on Saturday (11/24), but on Friday and Sunday (11/23 & 11/25), I will be at the Albany Institute of History and Art Holiday Gift Fair, which should be really fantastic. This will be my first time participating in this event, and I have heard nothing but good things about it. I highly recommend checking it out. http://www.albanyinstitute.
In December, I will begin a once-a-month winter craft market at the Albany Jewish Community Center, on Sunday, December 16th. Again, this will be my first time for this event (it's actually theirs, too!), and I'm excited to discover what it's like. http://www.saajcc.org/
The Cheese Traveler:
On an even more exciting note, my cards, prints, and other crafts can now be found in The Cheese Traveler shop at 540 Delaware Ave., next to All Good Bakers and Mingle. The new cheese, meat and specialty food shop is certain to wow you! The Cheese Traveler will be celebrating its Grand Opening with an event this Sunday, November 18th, from 1-6pm. The event will feature tastings of culinary delights by guest chefs, readings and music by local artists, and catering by Mingle, All Good Bakers, Fin, Tilldale Farm, The Cheese Traveler, and the Chef's Consortium. (You can check out The Cheese Traveler and the event on Facebook, too, and "Like" The Cheese Traveler while you're doing so!) www.thecheesetraveler.com
(Also, I recommend that you "Like" my art page on FB, as well as The Cheeese Traveler!)
Friday, November 9, 2012
This Weekend - Craft Fairs and Markets!
This weekend I will be selling my fine art, card reproductions and fine art prints at the following two venues:
Delmar Farmer's Market
Bethlehem Central Middle School (in the cafeteria!)
Saturday, 9a-1p
Holiday Craft Fair and Bazaar
First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany
Saturday, 9a-4p
Sunday, 11a-3p
Both markets feature hand-crafted items, artwork, pottery, jewelry, etc. by local crafters. It's getting to be holiday time -- come check them out!
Delmar Farmer's Market
Bethlehem Central Middle School (in the cafeteria!)
Saturday, 9a-1p
Holiday Craft Fair and Bazaar
First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany
Saturday, 9a-4p
Sunday, 11a-3p
Both markets feature hand-crafted items, artwork, pottery, jewelry, etc. by local crafters. It's getting to be holiday time -- come check them out!
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Woodpecker
It is not everyday that I encounter a woodpecker, which is why I've never created a piece with a woodpecker in it. And yet this morning, as I was leaving my house, I noticed a woodpecker, beating away at a tree. Beautiful and full of rhythm, I watched it for a minute before having to get in my car and drive away.
It is said that when a woodpecker enters your life, it means that you are safe in the foundation you've created for yourself, and you can follow through with whatever you've begun, or, I suppose, have been contemplating. In doing so, you will create new rhythms and awaken new sensibilities and skills. The woodpecker tells us to listen to our own bodily rhythms and sounds, and determine from there where to move to.
Have I been listening? I think so. Can I make my own new rhythms? I believe I can.
But still the question remains: "Do I dare? And do I dare?"
It is said that when a woodpecker enters your life, it means that you are safe in the foundation you've created for yourself, and you can follow through with whatever you've begun, or, I suppose, have been contemplating. In doing so, you will create new rhythms and awaken new sensibilities and skills. The woodpecker tells us to listen to our own bodily rhythms and sounds, and determine from there where to move to.
Have I been listening? I think so. Can I make my own new rhythms? I believe I can.
But still the question remains: "Do I dare? And do I dare?"
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
New Collage - "Let the Spirit Take You"
I began my most recent piece in April. I finished it last week. Five months may seem like a long time, but sometimes art requires that an artist let a piece simmer while doing and experiencing other things. In the last five months, much has happened. Lessons have been learned. Time has moved both quickly and slowly, things have been gained and lost, and hearts have been broken and mended. This piece speaks to all of that.
The animal totems that appear in "Let the Spirit Take You" (2012) are hummingbird, tortoise, and dog (Golden Retriever). The hummingbird is a symbol for accomplishing the impossible, and finding joy in all things. The tortoise represents longevity, persistence, patience, slowing down enough to identify what's really important, and finding the abundance in simplicity. The dog generally represents faithfulness and protection, and the ability to love. The Golden Retriever in particular holds qualities of confidence, patience, friendliness and domesticity.
In this piece, all of these totems surround a woman. She is relaxed, yet vulnerable. And with vulnerability comes fear. The hummingbirds are flying at her head, sort of kamikaze-style. Perhaps they are trying to make most apparent that she can accomplish anything, and that she doesn't have to think about the how but rather just feel the joy of wherever the Spirit takes her. The tortoise provides stability for her to recline, but it is in her face, talking to her, making a point. Perhaps it is telling her to slow down and, again, not think so much, but rather watch, be patient, make it through. The retriever is lying on her feet. It doesn't worry. It loves.
Recently I had a conversation with someone about the nature of love. It is immutable, flexible, infinite, expandable, and unoppressive -- and solid. Love isn't fleeting, contrary to what many may think. Love allows us to break, and allows us to mend. It helps us complete the cycles we experience throughout life. Where would we be without it? Likewise, Love's friends -- Patience and Persistence, among many -- are also our helpers. They all work together to help us accomplish what we never thought possible. And when we let them help us out, things like how and time -- well, how shows up, and time moves without us even realizing. Perhaps that's part of the key -- don't think so much. Let the Spirit take you.
The animal totems that appear in "Let the Spirit Take You" (2012) are hummingbird, tortoise, and dog (Golden Retriever). The hummingbird is a symbol for accomplishing the impossible, and finding joy in all things. The tortoise represents longevity, persistence, patience, slowing down enough to identify what's really important, and finding the abundance in simplicity. The dog generally represents faithfulness and protection, and the ability to love. The Golden Retriever in particular holds qualities of confidence, patience, friendliness and domesticity.
In this piece, all of these totems surround a woman. She is relaxed, yet vulnerable. And with vulnerability comes fear. The hummingbirds are flying at her head, sort of kamikaze-style. Perhaps they are trying to make most apparent that she can accomplish anything, and that she doesn't have to think about the how but rather just feel the joy of wherever the Spirit takes her. The tortoise provides stability for her to recline, but it is in her face, talking to her, making a point. Perhaps it is telling her to slow down and, again, not think so much, but rather watch, be patient, make it through. The retriever is lying on her feet. It doesn't worry. It loves.
Recently I had a conversation with someone about the nature of love. It is immutable, flexible, infinite, expandable, and unoppressive -- and solid. Love isn't fleeting, contrary to what many may think. Love allows us to break, and allows us to mend. It helps us complete the cycles we experience throughout life. Where would we be without it? Likewise, Love's friends -- Patience and Persistence, among many -- are also our helpers. They all work together to help us accomplish what we never thought possible. And when we let them help us out, things like how and time -- well, how shows up, and time moves without us even realizing. Perhaps that's part of the key -- don't think so much. Let the Spirit take you.
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| "Let the Spirit Take You" 2012 paper and acrylic medium |
Market Saturdays
Just a reminder - I'm at the Delmar Farmer's Market every Saturday morning, 9am-1pm, at Bethlehem Central Middle School. I will be missing the next two weekends, but I will be back on September 22nd. Please feel free to email me in the meantime about any artwork, prints, cards, sock monsters, or jewelry -- I can always arrange to meet you during the week for an exchange!
This past Saturday, three small butterflies flew in or through my tent -- two white ones, and the third one was brown. Any hazards at a guess for the meaning on that series of encounters?
Below is an image from market. Thanks so much to the customer who snapped this photo!
This past Saturday, three small butterflies flew in or through my tent -- two white ones, and the third one was brown. Any hazards at a guess for the meaning on that series of encounters?
Below is an image from market. Thanks so much to the customer who snapped this photo!
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