Show at Mingle

Many of my collages are currently on display at Mingle, a fantastic restaurant at 540 Delaware Ave in Albany, and will be up throughout the month of May. Definitely go have dinner or a drink there and check it out!

To Know Bounds

Though I have not posted for a while, I have not been absent from art.  As many changes have taken place for me in the new year, so too have things been taking shape with collaging.

Below is the piece I completed in February.  The moth is a totem you may remember from one of my posts on reading signs and spirit guides a few months back.  As you may recall, the moth is about relationships, about following your senses, observation and intuition to know whether a relationship, of any type, with a particular person, is right for you.  The rabbit I recently came to discover is one of my totem animals.  I had wondered over the last few years, in creating pieces with totem animals, when I would discover which animals represent me.  Though I know I do not yet have all of them, the rabbit is indeed one.  Rabbit is about boundaries.  It is about knowing which boundaries are appropriate to keep and maintain strong, and which ones to leap beyond, to risk venturing outside of them in order to grow and change.

When these two totems come together, they suggest that we must all be aware of what boundaries are necessary for particular relationships to thrive.  How far to push?  How far to be pushed?  Where do you begin and I end?  We do not have to sacrifice our boundaries to achieve closeness.  We get to protect ourselves and hold ourselves sacred, and still be loved.

To Know Bounds
cut paper on canvas panel, 8"x10"
© 2013 Nicolette Callaway

Lynx

Amazing what one can get done when focused.  My most recent piece, below, depicts a lynx.

Lynx guards secrets.  Those with lynx power can see others' fears, lies, and self-deceptions.  Practice strength through silence.  Keep confidences.  Choose words carefully.

© 2013 Nicolette Callaway

"Keeper of Secrets"

magazine paper with acrylic glaze

Craft fairs

It looks as though until the summer I will be presenting my wares once a month at the Albany JCC monthly craft fair. Today it's 11-3, and you should definitely come check it out.

Additionally, please note that I have cards, prints, originals, and tote bags at The Cheese Traveler shop on Delaware Ave. in Albany, and cards at T&J Soaps on River St. in Troy. You may go buy them anytime the shops are open!

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.

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.

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.org/event/events/holiday-gift-fair.html

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!)