March 31, 2009
I’m trying to get grounded.
It’s going slowly.
Coming home from a whirl wind trip to Las Vegas has my head still chi-chinging like a slot machine.
A simple case of emotion and sensory overload. (all good)
So… I’m off for a walk at Hook Mountain. Clear my head. Lots of deep breaths. I’m fortunate to live next store to such a grand park!
Off I go.
See you tomorrow.
xo
(I can hardly wait to share all the new classes I’ve been putting together.)
above: Hook Mountain
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March 27, 2009
Announcing a new online class here at the CRAFTCAST studios called:
How to Sell YOUR Art.
Northwest artist and business owner, Pam Corwin, is on board to share her 25 years of experience, successfully selling her whimsical and original craft items in over 300 stores across the US and Canada.
Ms. Corwin’s company, Paper Scissors Rock, creates clocks, magnets, cards and alarm clocks from her whimsical paintings. She has been in business for 28 years and her work has been featured on national television as well as in magazines such as House Beautiful, Seventeen, Washington, and Pacific Northwest.
Pam also offers private consulting, plus business classes and workshops, to artists and craftspeople. She is on the jury for Whoelsalecrafts.com, as well as the American Craft Retailers Expo, participating in the mentoring program at The Buyer’s Market of American Craft.
So, whether you want make a living with your crafts or just bring in a little extra income, this class will provide the tips, tools and resources you need to make your business dreams come true. In this 90 minute live online webinar, some of the topics covered:
Pricing
How to choose the right crafts shows
Home shows
Studio Tours
Selling online
and more…
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March 24, 2009
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Lori Marsha is a California based independent designer who makes one of a kind clothes, jewelry and accessories. Everything she makes incorporates vintage or recycled components.
Like her website says: Wear Smile Repeat!
We had lots of fun talking about re-creating and re-fashioning and how to get the result that expresses you!
I also have 2 new live online classes to announce:
Silver Metal Clay with Sherri Haab and
How to Sell YOUR Art! with Pam Corwin.
Don’t miss these great opportunities to learn from the professionals who know the tips and tricks of their craft!
above: LoriMarsha.com
SHOWNOTES
Books/Gwen Frostic
Websites/Friendly Products, Theater and Craft Safety
Music/Without A Fight/ Edie Carey
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March 23, 2009
It’s a sunny Monday morning, and even though the thermometer is clearly broken!!!, I feel spring in the air.
I found this teapot at one of my favorite hunting grounds, and bought two more as gifts. It makes me smile while brewing a pot.
When I was 3, my Nannie from Ireland, sat me down in her kitchen and taught me how to knit, as well as how to make a proper cup of tea. She showed me how to hold the needles and yarn, and just how much milk and sugar a full teacup needed.
I keep the ritual alive to this day, ‘throwing’ my yarn just like she taught me, and making my tea, with the same amount of milk and sugar.
Here’s to all the Nannies who taught us crafting and a proper cup of tea!
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March 20, 2009
I’ve been spending lots of time on the computer in my virtual word, recording CRAFTCAST™ interviews, and setting up and producing online MasterClasses, and I love every bit of it…
But sometimes I find myself drawn to the jewelry bench, feeling the urge to make something with my hands.
So, the other day I decided to craft a pair of earrings, with my total intent being to “make something pretty”.
I’m very happy with the results. I took some of my 22kt gold bits and scraps, melted it all together, and pulled my own wire.
These 2 inch hoops started as 16g round wire, flattening and texturing on my anvil.
I added a good sized pearl to each hoop, attached with an gold head pin I created with 20g wire.
I haven’t worn hoops in years, and these are really fun to wear.
(I think this weekend I might try another variation.)
Have a great weekend. Think SPRING!
xo
above: 22kt gold hoop earring with pearl dangle
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March 18, 2009
Yesterday’s show with Patti Brady, inspired me to play with some acrylic products.
Everything that was out on my table from other projects was adhered to a canvas using polymer medium.
Foils, old cellophane, copper circles, glitter, fusible stabilizer, and some chalk were a few of the bits and pieces.
After adding an item and coating with some polymer, I covered it with parchment paper and pressed with an iron.
Then more polymer and more stuff and another touch with the iron.
I’m addicted to creating texture and objects with depth. (A little glitter is nice too!)
Don’t know where this will lead, and I like that!
above: Acrylic Collage by Alison Lee 8″ x 11″
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March 17, 2009
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Today I talk with artist and author, Patti Brady.
Patti Brady is the Working Artist Program Director for Golden Artist Colors. She has developed curriculum for acrylic classes for artists and art educators.
Ms. Brady explains how to use those confusing containers of acrylic additives that line the aisles of your favorite fine art supplies store, plus lots of ideas of ways to play, not paint, with acrylics!
A must have for how-to is her new workbook:
Rethinking Acrylic: Radical Solutions For Exploiting The World’s Most Versatile Medium
“I am not interested in teaching anyone “how to paint”. There are so many great teachers that have that particular skill. I’m interested in opening doors for exploration, for the artist to get a peek inside the options and for that artist to take these discoveries home, and make paintings.”
~ Patti Brady
above: Pink Pears Acrylic on Wood Panel / 10″ x 10″
above: Patti Brady at work in her studio
SHOWNOTES
Versa Tool
Oasis™ Rainbow Powder
Erich Bergen/I Hope You Know
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March 16, 2009
Last Thursday was the final class with my fiber group.
Beryl, aka the fiber goddess, treated us all to lunch and a play date at her charming home.
After a wonderful ladies lunch, Ms. B. showed us how to take a yard of cotton cording and wire, and wrap it with strips of material or ribbon, winding thread tightly round to hold everything in place.
That created are own personal yard long pipe cleaner of sorts.
Then we all started to embellish with adding on bits and pieces and buttons and beads and whatever….
I think mine reflects my life, twisting and turning, with treasures and shiny objects peaking up everywhere!
above: “Necklace Soup” mixed materials by Alison Lee
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March 12, 2009
I’m off to Pearl Paint.
I need a fix.
After talking with Patti Brady, (show will be up on Saturday), I’ve been on a mission.
You know what I’m taking about…the need to play around with a new material.
Patti shed lots of “how-to light” on some products that always appealed to me, but were a total mystery.
So, I’m off.
Come back Saturday to listen to my talk with Ms. Brady.
(Make sure to leave some time for a supply excursion!)
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March 11, 2009
I love candy, the colors, the wrappers, the textures, what can I tell you. Looks good, tastes good!
This site is both, Amy Atlas Events.
I get inspired taking a few minutes to look through the eye candy section.
It actually satisfies my sweet tooth.
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