Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Art Inspiration & More!

Art Inspiration!
This week I found........
Yesterday, I spent the day making Morpheus Boxes for Michael deMeng's up coming workshop at Raevn's Nest Art retreat in Cedarburg, WI.

(ok a side note: you have to check out the hottie she has on her website for the musical entertainment, yummy!)

After dropping off the large package of boxes to Fed Ex, I needed a mental break!
I decided to go to Barnes & Noble to look at books and magazines!

With my arms full, I found a comfy chair and started looking through my selections.

I have to admit something to you all at this point! I am a book snob! What does that mean?

There are so many books out there. And I am very picky! I like good content throughout the book. More than just the step by step. More than just a few good projects, ideas or inspiration.

I want the book to make me feel inspired, challenged and to get my creative juices flowing from front cover to back cover!

As I said, I am a book snob! That is why it is hard for me to order books for my store sight unseen!

So here I sit, thumbing through book after book..... Then I get to:

As I open the pages of, "Taking Flight" by Kelly Rae Roberts,
I am enjoying the artwork from some of my favorite artists: Stephanie Lee, DJ Pettitt, Laurie Mika

Ok, another true confession, I have the attention span of a gnat when looking at books, websites, blogs, etc.

I tend to quickly skim the visual and sometimes read a bit to see if the content grasps me.
You have about 1 minute to catch my attention or I move on.

So the artwork, caught and held my attention, flipping from one artist to the next, then the second to the last artist REALLY caught my attention:

Christine Mason Miller (good first name)

Her piece "Unburdened" is simple yet powerful.
A subtle textured looking background with a set of wings painted on the canvas, a simple block of color (red) and the word "Unburdened"

My interest is peaked on who this artist is.

Kelly has an interview with the artist at the beginning of their section so I decide to actually read......

I want you to know that I have been doing some personal soul searching lately and making great discoveries.
One of the things, I always believe is to pay attention to what presents itself to you. And this was one of those moments.

Her first question revealed how important it is for Christine to live life honestly! This has been a personal discovery for me that I have been exploring lately!

I bought the book and am loving it! I want to get into my studio and create, I feel inspired!

For any artist who has struggled with finding time to make art, finding their art style, or just want to do more then YOU MUST GET THIS BOOK! "Taking Flight" by Kelly Rae Roberts

And Christine Mason Miller has just released a beautifully Self Published book "Ordinary Sparkling Moments" filled with Christine's writing, collage and photography.



Talk about Inspiration!

Workshop Spotlight
Exploration in Mixed Media w/ Cory Celaya!......

I wanted to highlight this workshop series we have been doing with artist Cory Celaya all year!
This workshop is meant to be an on going creative exploration for artists in Mixed Media.
Artists can take just one of the 3-day sessions or more!

We have had some take one, two and soon to take all 3!

It is designed to have you grow as an artist teaching you techniques, art fundamentals, composition and so much more!
Cory taught this series for years in California, that her students went on to being very successful artists.

Are you needing to get to the next level artistically? Then this is the workshop for you!

Don't worry if you have not been to any of the previous sessions, You can start now! Next session is
November 14-16th.
Local Art/Artisans Opportunity!
Calling all artists and artisans...
Juried Local Art & Craft Show
"Hand Made Militia"
On December 13th at the Gallery Underground.

Put on by our favorite artist, Whitney Phippen!

All the info and the application can be found at www.handmademilitia.com
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Tuesday, October 07, 2008

Book Sale, Dia de los Muertos Art Exhibit & more

Select Books on SALE NOW!
Now through October 15th, Limited Supplies available
Our Book Shelf is over flowing so we are having
A BOOK SALE on select titles of our favorite books!
We have 18 titles on Sale, Here is a peak at a few of those:
Sale is on now through October 15th! Great Savings!
Locals, don't wait to come into the store to save, they will go fast at these prices.
Place your order online, and note that you will come by and pick up your order. I will then refund the shipping amount!


Kathyanne White Workshop
Here in 2 Weeks!......

Kathyanne White:
The guru for printing on ANYTHING!
Has more information and pictures of what she will be teaching here in a few weeks on her blog!

WORKSHOPS SHE WILL BE TEACHING:
Blog Post about the Digital Printing workshop Click here
Blog Post about the Digital Printing workshop Click Here
Dia de los Muertos!
Day of the Dead

Celebrating the Lives of Loved Ones who have passed

Bellvue’s 1st Annual Day of the Dead Celebration

October 10th – November 2nd

The Artists’ Nook and Bev Perina presents:

Bellvue’s 1st annual Dia de los Muertos- Day of the Dead: Celebrating Life for Loved Ones who have passed.

Art Opening

Friday October 10th at 5 pm – 8 pm

Which includes Artist Reception, Chili Cook Off and More!

The Artists’ Nook will feature Day of the Dead themed artwork from a variety of artists as a result of our Art Challenge. Click Here to see some of the art pieces


Bev Perina’s Fine Art and Antique Show will feature art, jewelry, and many handmade items from local artists and artisans.

Friday October 10th 5 pm- 8 pm, Saturday Oct 11th and Sunday Oct 12th 10 am – 5 pm.


An Ofrenda is installed by artist Laurie Zuckerman in the Bellvue store which the community is invited to add a picture of a loved one they wish to celebrate.

The origins of the celebration of The Day of the Dead in Latin America can be traced back to the indigenous peoples of the Americas, such as the Zapotec, Aztec, Maya, Purepecha, Nahual and Totonac
Rituals celebrating the lives of dead ancestors had been performed by these Mesoamerican civilizations for at least 3,000 years.


STORE HOURS FOR THIS WEEKEND
Week of Oct 6th-
OPEN Friday Oct 10th 5 pm - 8 pm,
Saturday Oct 11th NOON - 5 pm &
Sunday Oct 12th Gallery Only Open 10 am - 5 pm
TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO SAVE!
The Pre-Order Sale Price of $15 for the Printer's Tray will be on through Sunday Oct 12th.
After that they will be at regular price of $20.
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Thursday, October 02, 2008

Weekly Update & What's New

Printer's Tray & Morpheus Box Kits
Good News & Bad News


Here is the update on our NEW PRODUCTS-

The Morpheus Box Kit and Printer's Tray.

Good News- Bad News

Good News first, The Printer's Tray have been shipped and should arrive in a week or so.
The Pre-Order Sale Price of $15 for the Printer's Tray will be on through Sunday Oct 12th.
After that they will be at regular price of $20.
We are really excited about the Printer's Tray!
Michael deMeng will be offering several workshops in 2009 using this Printer's Tray.

Bad News, really only for those who did not Pre-order the Morpheus Box kits.
The manufacturer messed up and did not make the Morpheus Box kits for the shipment that is on it's way.

What does that mean?
Since it would cost too much to have the Morpheus Box kits shipped separately, we cancelled having them made by the manufacturer.

Bad News into Good News:

For all of you who have Pre-ordered the Morpheus Box Kits, we will be filling these orders only!
We will hand make the Morpheus Box kits with tender loving care! Only for those who Pre-Ordered and in the quantities they pre-ordered.

They will look the same as what was on the website, but the top and bottom finials will vary.
The Morpheus Box kits and the Printer's Tray will go out mid to late October.



The Artists' Nook Store Front
Moving all online......

No Really, I mean it!

One of my big goals for 2008 was to put all the product I carry in The Artists' Nook store front online! And then have project tutorials for you all to be inspired by!

Here we are in October 2008, and I am not there yet. I have been streamlining and fine tuning all my extra duties so now I am able to do this, Really!

For this phase to happen, The Artists' Nook store front will be open on weekends when we have workshops and events only!

This will free up some of my time for creating cool projects to share with you!

FOR the Locals, Please check the store front hours on my website, before coming by OR Call (970) 416-1148

These hours will be updated each month for you to plan your visit to The Artists' Nook Store Front.
Better Yet, Take a workshop and shop at the same time!
Here are the store front hours for the next few weeks:

Week of Sept. 29th -

OPEN Saturday Oct 4th 10 am - 5 pm

Week of Oct 6th-

OPEN Friday Oct 10th 5 pm - 8 pm, Saturday Oct 11th NOON - 5 pm & Sunday Oct 12th Gallery Only Open 10 am - 5 pm

Week of Oct 13th-

OPEN Friday Oct 17th, Saturdy Oct 18th & Sunday Oct 19th 10a-5p

WORKSHOPS:

Anthologies, Rescue Book Collage w/ Cathy Taylor

Saturday October 4th 10 am – 5 pm
We are excited to host Cathy this weekend! She had great energy and lots to share. There are a few spots left, so come join us!


Kathyanne White:
The guru for printing on ANYTHING! Has more information and pictures of what she will be teaching here in a few weeks on her blog! Check it out!
WORKSHOPS SHE WILL BE TEACHING:

Beginning Digital Printing on Fabric & Speciality Papers w/ Kathyanne White (10/17)

Digital Mixed Media Art Journal w/ Kathyanne White (10/18)

MOSAICS, Anyone?
Our Local Artist Kaye Iverson:
Register by Oct 18th and SAVE!


Christine's Workshops upcoming"
When Cas was here she traded me for my mini Journal for her art, How cool is that!

Precious Metal Clay Pendant w/ Christine (11/2)


THE SAMPLES ARE IN, THE SAMPLES ARE IN.....
Kelly Kilmer's Workshop Samples have arrived!
Kelly's workshops are an ART-Gasmic Experience, full of ideas, techniques and of course laughter!
REGISTER BY OCT 17TH AND SAVE $$$$$$



Art Shows to see!
Day of the Dead & WOW Fort Collins

Dia de los Muertos

"Day of the Dead"

Celebrating the Lives of Loved Ones who have passed

Bellvue’s 1st Annual Day of the Dead Celebration

October 10th – November 2nd

The Artists’ Nook and Bev Perina presents:

Bellvue’s 1st annual Dia de los Muertos- Day of the Dead: Celebrating Life for Loved Ones who have passed.

Art Opening

Friday October 10th at 5 pm – 8 pm

Which includes Artist Reception, Chili Cook Off and More!

The Artists’ Nook will feature Day of the Dead themed artwork from a variety of artists as a result of our Art Challenge.


Bev Perina’s Fine Art and Antique Show will feature art, jewelry, and many handmade items from local artists and artisans.

Friday October 10th 5 pm- 8 pm, Saturday Oct 11th and Sunday Oct 12th 10 am – 5 pm.


An Ofrenda is installed by artist Laurie Zuckerman in the Bellvue store which the community is invited to add a picture of a loved one they wish to celebrate.

The origins of the celebration of The Day of the Dead in Latin America can be traced back to the indigenous peoples of the Americas, such as the Zapotec, Aztec, Maya, Purepecha, Nahual and Totonac
Rituals celebrating the lives of dead ancestors had been performed by these Mesoamerican civilizations for at least 3,000 years.

Art Auction and Benefit for
Colorado Coalition of Artists
Art Opening Friday October 3rd


The mission of the “WOW Fort Collins Art Auction and Show”is to pay
forward to artists in the community , to give them an opportunity for

their art to be sold internationally, to showcase their art and to create
money for the non profit group CoCOA .

SHOW INFORMATION

Show Dates: Friday October 3- Saturday October 25, 2008

Colorado Coalition of Artist
Gallery at 402 N. College Ave, Fort Collins, CO

Opening Reception: Friday, October 3rd 5-10pm

Closing Reception and Awards and Live Auction of 15 lucky art pieces will begin Saturday October 25 at
BID ONLINE AT: www.wowfortcollins.com
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Monday, September 29, 2008

New Finds & Weekly Update 9/19/08

Friday's Found Object Finds
New Finds added today!

NEW FINDS.......
Last week's Finds just flew off the online shop and in the store too!
Act fast to get your Friday's Found Object Finds........
We have 5 new finds up on the shop but
Just one picture to tease you....


Workshops


Next Sunday September 28th! Also, Offered on Sunday Nov 2nd!
OTHER UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:
Cathy Taylor, Collage Artist from North Carolina
Saturday Oct 4th still at early discount pricing of $90

Anthologies, Rescue Book Collage

w/ Cathy Taylor

Saturday October 4th 10 am – 5 pm

Cost $90 *lunch will be provided
This workshop got rave reviews at Art Unraveled in Phoenix this August. I have had Cathy before and she is a wonderful instructor with lots to share!
We cancelled her Friday Mark Making & Sunday Nature Printing Workshops. We did not get enough sign ups to run them.
If you were waiting til the last minute to sign up, I am sorry. The Early registration deadline is there so I know by 3 weeks out if a workshop is a go.
Cathy will be here visiting Family so that is why we were able to keep the Anthology Rescue Book on the schedule.
Guest Artist Kathyanne White
She will be teaching here in October and has an article in the current issue of Cloth, Paper, Scissors Sept/Oct 08. Page 42 Called "Branching Out in Digital Printing"


Glass Mosaics w/ Kaye Iverson Oct 25 & 26
Discount Pricing of $140 ends Oct 18th! It will be here sooner than you think!



WORKSHOPS CANCELLED FOR:
Belt Buckle with Travis Parry
If you wish to take this workshop with Travis, contact him directly at parrymetaldesigns@yahoo.com

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Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Kathyanne White

THE ARTISTS' NOOK WORKSHOPS
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Join Kathyanne White October 17, 18, 19, 2008 in Fort Collins, Colorado for a series of workshops:
  • Beginning Digital Printing on Fabric and Specialty Papers
  • Digital Mixed Media Art Journals
  • The Textured Surface

For more information, visit the Artists' Nook Website.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
"OFF THE GRID"
Surface Design Association Conference, Kansas City Art Institute, June 1-4, 2009 - EXPANDING THE DIGITAL PRINT TO UNCOMMON SURFACES

ART & SOUL RETREATS
Hampton, VA- Photoshop Elements 101, April 30, 2009
Creative Digital Scrapbook Pages with Photoshop Elements,
June 1, 2009

MOUNTAIN ARTIST GUILD
Prescott, AZ April 2, 3, 4, 2009 details coming


Conference Call October 7th
6PM Pacific Time
Join me for the launch of my conference calls.

I will be giving a short talk and then answering questions on the topic.

The subject for this month will be
"Printers and Coatings"
I will talk about what printers I prefer for the many surfaces I generally use as well as what digital pre-coats I prefer.
Afterwards you may ask any questions you have.

Conference Call #
1-309-946-5200
access code 678225

Your phone service long distance charges will apply. Please RSVP to

NEW EBOOK
CREATING A STRIPE FROM AN IMAGE
This tutorial will tell you how to:
  1. Create a stripe from an image.
  2. Combine the image and the stripe layer.
  3. Complete illustrated instructions.
  4. Email me for your free pdf of my new ebook.
  5. For information about Photoshop workshops, contact Kathyanne White.
CONTACT



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Saturday, August 23, 2008

New Friday's Found Object Finds, Glass Mosaics Workshop

Friday's Found Object Finds
New Finds added today!

I just added several new Found Object Finds to the online store for
Friday's Found Object Finds........

A Good Selection of Rusty Things

They won't last long!






Workshops

Just added this Workshop.......




Glass Mosiacs w/Kaye Iverson

Saturday, October 25th 10a -5p and
Sunday, October 26th 1p-5p

A great introduction to glass mosaics!
This is a 2-Day workshop open to all levels. No art or mosaic experience
necessary!
Students will design and create their own fine art mosaic piece.
Saturday will begin with a brief lecture on the basics of mosaics. This
will cover mosaic design, an introduction to the different types of glass
tesserae, terminology and resources, mosaic bases, adhesives/fixatives,
tools, glass cutting and setting techniques. The remainder of the day will
be spent on designing and creating your mosaic art piece.
Sunday you will continue to work on your mosaic project (1-3 pm) followed
by a grout demo and discussion to include sealing and finishing your piece.
Everyone will have a sample board to grout.

Cas Holmes Workshop Early Discount Pricing ends soon.....

Just a few more days to get the discount pricing on UK Textile Artist, Cas
Holmes Workshops

Register by August 24th to receive the discount pricing.

Cas will be teaching 4 different workshops
From The Land w/ Cas Holmes (9/11)
Paper & Stitch w/ Cas Holmes (9/12)
The Sketchbook w/ Cas Holmes (9/13)
Of Cloth,Pattern & Clothing w/ Cas Holmes (9/14)

LOOKING FOR......

Colorado Coalition of Artists will be starting a lecture series and we
need people to present their speciality in a lecture or demonstration
format.

Art or Art business related topics of all kinds will be considered.

Contact Christine artistsnook@comcast.net

or (970) 416-1148

Featured Art Show for August

Dale Erickson Photography
Dale's Photographs of Animals and Nature will be on display in The
Artists' Nook Gallery through the end of August.

Stop by and see this wonderful display!

Hours: Friday - Sunday 10 am - 5 pm,
Yes we will be open Labor Day Weekend!
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

What's Happening at The Artists' Nook

I will be working on adding New Product and Cleaning up the online shop!

I have settled into my new store space and have been busy hosting some fabulous artists' workshops with Leighanna Light, Michael deMeng, Cory Celaya & Lynne Perrella!


I have a little bit of a break before Textile artist Cas Holmes come from the United Kingdom.


And my boys will be heading back to school in 12 days.....
Not like I am counting!

I will have more time to get some things done off my to do list!


I will be adding more of my store product online, getting back to the Friday's Found Object Finds.


Plus I am working on a New Project that I hope to share with you by the end of the month!

Speaking of Found Object Fridays......

I have put the items from past Found Object Friday's on Sale!

Making room for the new ones! Check it out!



Also, Taking Pre-Orders on these new goodies....
NOW Taking Pre-Orders for this Morpheus Box Kit!

Due to arrive October 1, 2008!

Pre-Order NOW and Save!

This year, Michael deMeng has been teaching his Morpheus Box Workshop throughout the United States.

The kit has been hand assembled by his little elves for the workshops.......

But Now, we are having them made so we can offer them to those of you who got hooked on this box with the moving interior to create 4 different pieces of art that rotates in the center of this box!

Here is a Morpheus Box deMeng style:
ALSO,
NOW, Taking Pre-Orders For this Printer's Tray Shadow Box

Due to arrive October 1, 2008!

Save with the Pre-Order price of $15!

This wonderful box is designed like the old printer's trays!

We chose the best sections of a large print tray for this great layout of niches ready to fill with found objects, collage, personal items!

We designed these two new product for you because they are unique and hard to find!
Workshops


Cas Holmes Workshop Early Discount Pricing ends soon.....
Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to take workshops with England's Textile Artist Cas Holmes.
We are lucky to get her here in the states!
Register by August 24th to receive the discount pricing.
Cas will be teaching 4 different workshops

From The Land w/ Cas Holmes (9/11)

Paper & Stitch w/ Cas Holmes (9/12)

The Sketchbook w/ Cas Holmes (9/13)

Of Cloth, Pattern & Clothing w/ Cas Holmes (9/14)

JUST ADDED THIS WORKSHOP:

Basic Soldering/ Image under Glass w/ Christine

Sunday August 23rd 2 pm—5 pm Cost $50

We like to keep the class size small so sign up earlier to make sure you get a spot!



August Featured Artwork on Display


Dale Erickson Photography
Dale's Photographs of Animals and Nature will be on display in The Artists' Nook Gallery through the end of August.
Stop by and see this wonderful display!
Hours: Friday - Sunday 10 am - 5 pm,
Yes we will be open Labor Day Weekend!
GARAGE SALE
THIS Saturday Aug 16th
At CoCOA 402 N. College Ave
This is a fund raiser for CoCOA.
Come get some good finds and help support your local non-profit art organization!
Saturday August 16th 9 am - 2 pm
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