Save the Date

Here is a quick update on my fall event schedule.

I am currently making plans to participate in the Local Color Studio Tour sponsored by the Lubbock Art Alliance. It will be held November 10 and 11, 2012 here in Lubbock, Texas. I will find out on Monday my "studio home" for the Tour.

I have been busy in the studio working on new designs incorporating some new materials. I can't wait for the great unveiling of the Fall Collection. But for the loyal, there will be a couple of opportunities for sneak peeks coming up at the end of August and mid-October. Stay tuned for location and date updates.

Meanwhile, here are a few more pictures of my adventures in the Big Apple. Apparently I was not interested in much other than food, shopping, and souvenirs.

Here is a piece of super awesome cheesecake from Junior's. As you can see, I could not wait to take a picture before I had a bite. Yum!

Of course, we had to stop at the Godiva Chocolate store for a sample... and a purchase.

Couldn't stop to buy the fresh flowers but I could take a picture to remember the moment.

NYC

I just got back from a whirlwind trip to NYC, Niagara Falls, and Toronto. As I have been going through my pictures, I realized I didn't take any iconic shots. The top picture is as close as I could come. Rockefeller Center during the summer.



I was all about the food. This is a shot of the tasty treats from the famous Magnolia Bakery. Yes, it was good enough that we went twice! Yum! Chocolate silk pie, chocolate cupcakes, and cookies!!

And what did I take a picture of while we were in Time Square? Yes, you have it. Street vendors and horses. Now I should have taken a picture of the Walgreen's. It became a favorite spot. We bought souvenirs and band-aides and other tourist supplies. Coming from the land of flat, it was interesting to take time to shop in familiar stores with unfamiliar two and three stories. Good use of the space!

Festival Fun

Here is a picture of the mini-set-up for the High Art on the South Plains. As a group, The Llano Estacado Clay Guild had an awesome array of art. The South Plains Woodturners demonstrated and the Quilting Guild had a beautiful fabric art display. Despite the heat, there was an excellent turnout for the event. Below is a pic of Brenda, friend and customer, wearing one of my necklaces and the matching earrings she purchased at the Lubbock Arts Festival in April.

Thanks so much to all the friends, family, and the like for coming out to enjoy the food, fun, and festivities.

Had to include a picture of me and my best roadie!

Here is a link for more pictures by Amanda Madrid of the High Art on the South Plains event: http://spotted.lubbockonline.com/galleries/index.php?id=448048

Saturday, July 14, 2012

Post-Show Work

This week has been all about tying up loose ends from the Wine and Clay Festival. I had a few custom necklaces to get done. Studio clean up from the last minute mad dash of last week. Putting away my awesome display stuff.

Speaking of display...Thanks for all the great comments about my new set-up. It debuted at the Lubbock Arts Festival in April, and it has gotten rave reviews every time it is seen. I have a few variations so each show has its own specific look. My mother is the 3-D design expert so she actually designed the under workings with all the stuff I had collected. Then we draped the table with many layers of fabric...that too I had collected this past year. The final step is placing all the necklace busts and lights to create the magic.

Voila! Art show in a bag.

Each event has new merchandise to showcase and that adds to the uniqueness of each event.

Here is an example of the mini version of my 2012 display. At its debut, I had 16 feet of room. This is just 4 feet. At the Winery last weekend, I did an 8 foot version. While I was setting up, I had other artists watch and absorb. One told me she was going to "steal" some of my ideas. Go right ahead. We need to bring more interest to Art Shows. Our art is better received and sold if it is displayed in a pleasing manner. So go for it! Change up your set-up. Draw a new audience. Put that 3-D design class to work!

This is it!

15th Annual Wine and Clay Festival

at

Llano Estacado Winery

3.2 miles East of US 87 on FM 1585

Saturday, June 9, 2012

10 am to 5 pm

Sunday, June 10, 2012

noon to 5 pm

art, demonstrations, silent auction, wine, and food

I have been busy in the studio creating new earrings and necklaces. Copper, reclaimed, and earrings galore.

Come see the new selections while you enjoy a glass of wine. Mention that you read it here to receive a free pair of earrings.

Save the Date!

Llano Estacado Clay Guild

proudly presents

the 15th Annual

Wine and Clay Festival

at Llano Estacado Winery

3426 E. FM 1585

Saturday, June 9, 2012 10 am - 5 pm

Sunday, June 10, 2012 noon - 5 pm