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June 2010 Blog Posts (18)
Past Crafthaus Exhibitions
Added by Brigitte Martin on June 30, 2010 at 1:30pm — No Comments
Couch Cushion Architecture; A Critical Analysis
Added by Brigitte Martin on June 30, 2010 at 7:00am — 5 Comments
I Found A Picasso
Added by Denise Landis on June 28, 2010 at 4:02am — No Comments
Leo Sewell: "Junk Sculptor"
Recently, I had the great pleasure to speak with Leo Sewell, a self- described “junk sculptor”, living in the Philadelphia area. He was gracious…
ContinueAdded by Brigitte Martin on June 25, 2010 at 1:30pm — 9 Comments
PA Art of the State, Harrisburg PA
Added by Anthony Tammaro on June 21, 2010 at 2:07pm — 1 Comment
What will the aliens think of this ?
I will pretend for a moment that this story is true:…
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Added by Brigitte Martin on June 19, 2010 at 8:00am — No Comments
Mother Teresa Pointillism Portrait Wins!
Max Eberle, professional artist from Dover, Ohio, won First Place with his portrait in pointillism titled Teresa In Prayer. The portrait competition was sponsored by Fine Art America http://www.fineartamerica.com and focused on portraits of famous people in pointillism, a unique style of art which requires painting or drawing with dots or dabs. The competition included forty-one portraits from fourteen pointillists. Max Eberle’s portrait of Mother… Continue
Added by Denise Landis on June 18, 2010 at 9:08pm — 2 Comments
Castles in the Sky - Dream Projects
Everyone has dream projects, things they would like to do and accomplish if money, time and other hurdles were not factors we needed to consider.
What is your "Castle in the Sky" ? To learn a certain craft technique ? To do a crazy project ? To live by the ocean and play the bongos ? To be the crafthauseditor ? - Sorry guys, that castle is already taken.…
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Added by Brigitte Martin on June 16, 2010 at 11:30am — 4 Comments
SNAG Linkedin network group is up!
Hello SNAG members. The official SNAG Linkedin group has been launched. If you are a member of Linkedin feel free to join and spread the word to all your contacts. If you are not on Linkedin, no worries, just sign up and ad it to your ever growing list of web what not. Hope to see you there.
Added by Anthony Tammaro on June 14, 2010 at 2:31pm — No Comments
You're an idiot, thanks for asking
There's an old expression, "too clever by half".
Here is one permutation of that in real time.
We woke up yesterday, checked on our Etsy store, and there was a sale
from one Rhonda Ryan. Hurray. Nice way to start the day. Or so we
thought.
Checking with Paypal revealed no payment, but this could mean all kinds
of things. so we wrote:
"Hi Rhonda,
We have received your Etsy order for the 2Roses… Continue
Here is one permutation of that in real time.
We woke up yesterday, checked on our Etsy store, and there was a sale
from one Rhonda Ryan. Hurray. Nice way to start the day. Or so we
thought.
Checking with Paypal revealed no payment, but this could mean all kinds
of things. so we wrote:
"Hi Rhonda,
We have received your Etsy order for the 2Roses… Continue
Added by 2Roses on June 12, 2010 at 11:00am — 20 Comments
Las Vegas Jewelry Week 2010
Ok, the shows are in nice air-conditioned casinos, so we’ll only have to fire-walk from show to show. We mention the weather as one possible reason for the noticeably light crowds in town. Having been to Vegas… Continue
Teaching in England in August
Hi everyone,
I'm going to be teaching at West Dean south of London near Chichester in August this year. The class is not full and I would love to increase enrollment. I'm teaching chasing and repousse and will be bringing a few copies of my book, "Chasing and Repousse: Methods Ancient and Modern" along. This address should bring you right to… Continue
I'm going to be teaching at West Dean south of London near Chichester in August this year. The class is not full and I would love to increase enrollment. I'm teaching chasing and repousse and will be bringing a few copies of my book, "Chasing and Repousse: Methods Ancient and Modern" along. This address should bring you right to… Continue
Added by Megan Corwin on June 11, 2010 at 3:49pm — No Comments
Maker S.O.S.
For those of us who don't go the teaching route non-traditional methods of survival are always employed, but we can always hope for sales here and there to keep a glimmer going at the end of the tunnel. With the economy in the worst shape it's been for possibly two generations, I know I'm not the only one left wondering how to keep the show going.
I also know I can't be the only one reading gleaming reports from all of the major craft expos and wondering if I'm trapped in some parallel… Continue
I also know I can't be the only one reading gleaming reports from all of the major craft expos and wondering if I'm trapped in some parallel… Continue
Added by Jillian Moore on June 8, 2010 at 12:00pm — 22 Comments
NEW EXHIBITIONS online and on location: Suzanne Beautyman + Barb Smith exhibition
Added by SIENNA GALLERY on June 7, 2010 at 11:52pm — No Comments
"Notes from Chris"
This is a hilarious piece of street theater invented and performed by artist Todd Lamb. I stumbled across this via one of my favorite websites, Lost at E Minor. Thanks, guys !
This is what Todd has to say about his project:…
Added by Brigitte Martin on June 7, 2010 at 9:23am — 3 Comments
How do we define artistic talent ?
Are artists born that way - or are artists simply the result of some really good schooling ?
Also, the word 'artist' is being tossed around a lot - so, in your mind, what exactly constitutes an 'artist'/craft artist, and who gets to decide that you are/are not one ?
Your thoughts ?
Also, the word 'artist' is being tossed around a lot - so, in your mind, what exactly constitutes an 'artist'/craft artist, and who gets to decide that you are/are not one ?
Your thoughts ?
Added by Brigitte Martin on June 4, 2010 at 3:30pm — 5 Comments
OIl spill in gulf...
This oil seeping out and into our beautiful ocean by the minute makes me sick to my stomach. I think I'm going to make a piece ...maybe a flower or bird and drip some type of black rubber stuff on it....hum. Anyone else feeling the need to make a statement with their work?????
Added by Aimee A. Domash on June 3, 2010 at 8:28pm — 16 Comments
Earrings to Shut My Mother-In-Law Up
"Why don't you make nice jewelry that normal people can wear?" My mother-in-law is generally a sweet person, but our jewelry seriously disrupts the balance of her universe. We don't have the heart to let her
know that we actually find this amusing. Instead we made these, as a sort of offering/sacrifice. Unfortunately, we did not anticipate the law of unintended consequences, as this gesture simply reinforced her…
Added by 2Roses on June 1, 2010 at 9:48am — 2 Comments
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Treasures from Taiwan - a crafthaus online exhibition...
Treasures from Taiwan - a crafthaus online exhibition shows contemporary metal art and jewelry from 11 Taiwanese contemporary emerging artists. Treasures from Taiwan will be highlighted on Crafthaus as an online exhibition from May 8 to June 7, 2013.
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Sarah Truett posted a photo
Sticks and Stones are Golden Thrones
Copper, Brass, Silver, 24K Gold, Vitreous Enamel, Reclaimed Costume Jewelry, Paint, Patina, Gem Stones
John Lunn added a discussion to the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft
SNAG Toronto part 4
I'll leave my Toronto report with a few notes about the conference lectures and presentations. I'd have to say that there certainly was a mosaic of diversity in the 3+ days at the Royal York Hotel. From Damian Skinner's stoic keynote series on the jewelry making/marketing universe in his musical New Zealand accent, through a series of very short "rapid-fire" presentations by a wide variety of artists, to the Professional Development Seminar that lashed the artists and their works to the…See More
John Lunn left a comment for Jennifer Dewey"How great is that! See you there.
And....yeah, don't forget those chasing tools - I'm sure I'll want them."
Billie Jean Theide left a comment for Louise Perrone"Hi Louise,
I am so excited to have met you in Toronto.
Your work is fabulous!
Billie"
Harriete Estel Berman posted a status"The momentum of the lecture grows to 9,500 views. Are you part of the GOOD, the BAD, or the UGLY? You decide? http://ning.it/Z3KpCv"
Jennifer Dewey left a comment for John Lunn"Just got tickets for myself and another friend for the concert... we'll be on the dance floor, too! Can't wait to see Santana live... more excited for the extra-curriculars, than the jewelry show itself... YAY! The roller…"
Showing Publicly and Building a Legacy Privately
For the next 13 months we'll discuss the trials, triumphs, and tribulations of exhibiting in art shows as emerging artists and established artists. Exhibition coverage will be balanced with tips on how to strategically build a legacy over a length of time, in a way that makes sense to your individual goals as an artist. Join us each month! There will be surprises around every corner, with photos, videos, SNAG conference coverage, and occasional interviews by rising artists!See More
Jennifer Dewey left a comment for John Lunn"Regardless of concert, we could meet Saturday morning and walk into show together... I do want to show you the extra chasing tools at some point (hope I remember to pack them - note to self), in case you want any of them :) Here's my cell…"
John Lunn left a comment for Jennifer Dewey"Im doing the standing room only on the dance floor at Santana. I stand all day at my work bench so standing through a concert is no biggie for me.
Otherwise, after the show or the next morning we could have breakfast and head into the jewelry…"
Rebecca Rose commented on Rebecca Rose's group Showing Publicly and Building a Legacy Privately"Hi Steve welcome to the group! Been sifting through the SNAG conference pictures and info to compile entries for this week, for those who didn't have the chance to attend -in the meantime, thanks for your patience. I'd love to hear your…"
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Showing Publicly and Building a Legacy Privately
- by Rebecca Rose. 2013, SNAG/crafthaus Scholarship Recipient
For the next 13 months we'll discuss the trials, triumphs, and tribulations of exhibiting in art shows as emerging artists and established artists. Exhibition coverage will be balanced with tips on how to strategically build a legacy over a length of time, in a way that makes sense to your individual goals as an artist and maker.
Join us each month! There will be surprises around every corner, with photos, videos, SNAG conference coverage, and occasional interviews by rising artists!
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