Below I've attached an image taken from www.framations.com of a small selection of the Centerpieces created for the Marti Gras Event. For more information go to www.bcifoundation.org/Events.htm and click the tab "Behind the Mask."
I have the concept and most of the materials needed to complete the base and surround for my centerpiece (see below inspiration). Now I need to narrow the ideas for the arm and hand.
My ideas All Seeing Eye with palmistry symbols: I love this idea, but I’ve had a hard time finding the right materials to complete it.
Harlequin diamonds: Simple and elegant, the contrast of
Read MoreHere is the postcard that I designed to send out to friends and family for a Meet and Greet at Framations Gallery.
Yesterday my business cards arrived in the mail from www.overnightprints.com; and I'd like to thank Matt for suggesting them! I would definitely suggest them to others. The detail is fantastic, the card stock is nice and thick, and the glossy paper exceeded my expectations. I'm definitely going to be proud to hand them out now. Guess this means there's no excuse for me to start promoting myself Read More
With the possibility of selling some of my work comes the responsibility of keeping records. My ten years working for H&R Block has shown me the advantages of being organized and prepared for tax time. Today I created an Excel document that will allow me to log in each expense, any income, and even an inventory of all my artwork. Of course creating the document is the Read More
This weekend was crazy. It’s funny how one phone call can change so much. Just last Friday I was thinking about painting the bathroom and building a window seat in the living room, and now I’m consumed by getting my work ready to show. I don’t have many pieces that are ready to hang so I was busy cutting mats and framing last night. Today
Read MoreQuite a while back, before I joined the Oak Leaf Artist Guild, I inquired about getting my work shown at Framations Gallery. At the time there wasn’t any space available, and I was put on their waiting list. I didn’t hold out much hope of getting in, since it was clear that the current artists in residence didn’t plan on going anywhere any time soon. Since
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