It’s just about to show-out here

 

The leaves are changing and around here in Greenville/Greer,

and they are just about to bust loose. 

My blog friend Sue from Life Looms Large is showing photos from readers and their areas.

Be sure to check out all the color on Sue’s blog!

Lost for decorating ideas?

Don’t you love clean lines?  It doesn’t take much to make a room look inviting. 

Beautiful artwork and vibrate color!

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She’s here!

Yellow Bella has been dying to show herself. She is a baby of my new pendant collection! Yellow and Golds make this a great wearable piece of art.  

Find me on Etsy!

Open Studios 2010 Be There!

Lot of  new artsy fun! 

New paintings!

New mosaics!

New pendants!

but no new me.

Hope to see you there.

Some days….

You just feel like taking a sick day.  Even though I work for myself, I still burn out.  I more or less just shut down creatively.  And too, knowing that busy busy season is just ahead is making me slow down even more.  So it was time to just work at home and enjoy the day.  I am so glad I did.  It was paradise.  You should try it.  I even enjoyed washing clothes.   …..what did I say?

robyn gordon’s south african wood carvings

robyn gordon’s south african wood carvings: "

I had to share this entry from DailyArtMuse. I just love what Robyn has done here. Enjoy!

Carved wooden totems, doors and panels tell the story of Robyn Gordon’s life in South Africa. I am drawn to her niche carvings, resting places for symbols of the land she calls home and her British ancestry. A self taught artist, Gordon’s work is sometimes playful, often a thoughtful response to current events and always full of rich details, including the wire, beads and found objects she incorporates into each sculpture.

“The totems ‘speak’ of legends that have been passed down from one generation to the next. They are meditative pieces which bring me a great sense of peace.” Robyn Gordon

Prayers For Our Daughters

Carved in response the current crisis of genocide/gendercide in India

Robyn is also the author of the popular blog Art Propelled, where she shares her work in progress as well as thoughts on creativity, photos and links to art she has come across on the internet. The blog enjoys a large and loyal readership who comment regularly – a spirited bunch that feeds her creativity – do visit to see for yourself.

Sketch of totem

Door

Secret Portals, decorative door

“This door is my representation of a secret portal behind which ancient secrets are kept. In Africa there are many secret portals where objects used for rituals and ceremonies are hidden. Masks, reliquaries and sacred vessels are often only brought out during ceremonies and rituals. Sometimes sacred objects are viewed only by those who have proper rank and knowledge to do so.” Robyn Gordon

Tribal Secrets

“I strive to keep my work different to what is out there but I’m definitely influenced by the tribal art of Africa as well as tribal art world wide. On the one hand I want to convey a feeling of ancient tribes with stories to tell and on the other a love for gathering which I think is an instinct alive in most of us.” Robyn Gordon

You can read interviews with the artist here and here. Many more images on her Flickr site.

“The patterns, objects, symbols are all of this land. No matter what tribe we belong to we who were born in this country belong here and make South Africa what it is.” Robyn Gordon

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Improvisational Quilting Workshop *

Since I had just posted on Gee’s Bend quilters,  I though I would pass this along too.  It’s almost like mosaic in cloth!

Improvisational Quilting Workshop *

Event Type: Gee's Bend
Date: 10/9/2010
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM

Description:

Learn about improvisational quilting, a technique used by the Gee’s Bend quilters, and create some blocks to make a library quilt in the Gee’s Bend style. All skill levels are welcome and feel free to bring your own machine.

Library: Main Library    Directions to the Main Library
Location: Lucy Hampton Bostick Auditorium
Contact Number: 929-3457

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Greer Boxcar Project

Nothing like being a little late.  teehee

Gee’s Bend Quilters! Columbia SC

Gee's Bend Quilters

Home » Gee's Bend Quilters

The Quilters of Gee's Bend will visit Columbia, SC

in October. Click on the images below for more information about the quilts, the quilters and the exhibit.

I can’t wait!!

Interested in supporting this event? Please call Tina Gills in RCPL's Development office at 929-3424 for more information

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Good time by all…..

Big thank you goes to Greer Station and Sheril Turner for organizing Greer’s annual art walk.  I was fortunate enough to team with Talloni, a shoe salon to exhibit a sampling of my artwork.  It sure proved to be a successful day.  What fun we had!

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This Saturday! Shoes, Art and………..

 

Oh I can’t wait.. 

Talloni, a shoe salon and I will be teaming up for Greer’s Annual Art Walk!

Saturday September 26th – 11:00 to 4:00

Be sure to stop by and drown in beautiful funky shoes and whimsical art.  I can’t wait to see all my friends and family.  Be the first to view my new jewelry designs + more!

113 E. Poinsett Street, Historic Greer, South Carolina 29651    |    864.801.1880

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Mosaics from Laurel Skye with beautiful music by Tina Amidon

Nancie from Mosaic Art Now, just posted this wonderful video of Laurel Skye with music by Tina Amidon.

Laurel is one of my favorite mosaic artists.  I am sure you will enjoy viewing her home of mosaics and also listening to the beautiful music by Tina Amidon.

 After the video please take time to visit Mosaic Art Now and really see what the mosaic world is all about.

Be sure and check out Laurel's latest book!

Art for Paws 2010 Mark your calendars

See the other entries that our artists have donated!

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I’ve been spotted!

http://www.pinkandgreenscene.com/2010/09/gidget-comes-alive-8x10-print.html

Thank you Erin from Decorbycolor for highlighting my Gidget acrylic mixed media painting.  This post made my day.  For those of you who don’t follow Erin, she has several beautiful blogs, even a couple for Turquoise!  (-ofcourse my favorite.)

Be sure and stop by and dream with her decor by color blogs.

Handbags for Hope 2010

Finally finished my Handbag for Hope (Ovarian Cancer Society) entry this year.  I enjoy creating these handbags, this will be my fourth one!  The auction will be held at the History Museum of Greenville, SC- September 28.  This is a really fun event with wonderful food and wine.  Try to attend and support the SC Ovarian Cancer Society.

 

 

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You had better get on the Train!

Sign ups for September classes are being taken now.  Check out http://www.amosaicstudio.blogspot.com for times and dates.  These projects make lovely gifts and they are so fun to create.  Below is from the fused glass class.  I offer mixed media techniques, mosaic and fused glass.  I also make special arrangements for classes of 4 or more.

Six Little Preludes - Work In Progress by Barbara Keith Designs

I just think Barbara Keith is so talented that I wanted to share her work with you. I love using her books in my mosaic workshops. She uses so many ways to shape and cut class. Take time to visit here site and see her current projects.


Six Little Preludes - Work In Progress: "

Left over wallpaper - DIY

I just love this blog: Ada and Darcy I get so much inspiration from her posts. Take a look and see what you think!

Left over wallpaper - DIY: "I love this DIY project from Shannon Fricke who did this for The Woman's Weekly - the perfect way to jazz up an old piece of furniture whilst making stunning use of those left over wallpaper pieces that you just didn't quite know what to do with! Clever lady she is!

Sicis tile--take a look

http://www.sicis.com/sicis-art-gallery.php?lingua=ita

Take this link to view incredible mosaics by Sicis the best in tile mosaics.  Have fun! Thank you goes to Paul Anater from http://www.kitchenandresidentialdesign.com/  go check out his blog!

Laura K Aiken Blog
(aiken is featured in book)

Welcome Home

Welcome Home is one of my newest paintings.  It’s a stylized painting created for those men and women that know that same feeling.  That kiss is the most precious moment for service member. I know that feeling as a retired USAF spouse.
acrylic mixed media, markers, pens, pencils-    8x12 canvas

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