My friends know I have transitioned from my “It’s too early to think about Christmas” Grinch-esque mood to acceptance mode. Let’s face it: the holidays are bearing down on us.
Should you find yourself in a gift-shopping mood today, I invite you to come shop the Lucky Ginger Studio selection of framed art, 2010 desk calendars, note cards and bag tags:
Kacy Cosentini’s Bi-Annual “Show & Sell”
To Benefit the American Cancer Society
Saturday, November 7, 2009
4pm – ???
2320 Castle Hill Rd Midlothian
10% of proceeds will benefit “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.”
Some pics from a recent visit to the Lakes Region. Such a spectacular time of year up there (couldn’t stand the winter, though).
Click here to see more!
Yes….the holidays are about to bear down on us. Should you find yourself in a gift-giving mood, I invite you to come shop the Lucky Ginger Studio selection of framed art, 2010 desk calendars, note cards and bag tags at these upcoming events:
Kacy Cosentini’s Bi-Annual “Show & Sell”
To Benefit the American Cancer Society
Saturday, November 7, 2009
4pm – ???
2320 Castle Hill Rd Midlothian
10% of proceeds will benefit “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.”
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Tyler Snidow’s smART Gallery Inaugural
“Jingle on the James”
Rocketts Landing
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Noon – Nine
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Noon – Five
5000 Old Osbourne Tpk Richmond
A holiday weekend full of art, dining and twinkling lights. Includes a prime viewing spot for the “Parade of Lights” lighted boat festival on Saturday night. Visit www.onesmartgallery.net for details.
Attending either of these events? Print out this post to receive a gift with your purchase from Lucky Ginger Studio.
A weekend of art, dining & holiday festivity on the James at Rocketts Landing
Saturday, December 12 (noon to nine)
Sunday, December 13 (noon to five)
Tyler Snidow’s smART Gallery joins Rocketts Landing to host a holiday weekend of art and fine crafts, dining and twinkling lights on the river!
This is Richmond’s first and only holiday event on the river and includes prime viewing of the Parade of Lights lighted boat festival on Saturday evening. Shop from home-to-home in the temporary art village at Rocketts Landing.
Original artwork will be for sale, including oil and acrylic paintings, lawn and garden sculptures, watercolors, oil pastels, pencils and pen and inks, signed prints, numbered prints, giclee prints, wood, sculpture, original children’s room art, mirrors, pottery, ceramics, jewelry, photography, accessories and more.
Naturally……..I’ll be there with the latest Lucky Ginger Studio creations, including 2010 desk calendars!
Event details at www.onesmartgallery.net
OnesmART Gallery
Author Amy Tan explores the evolutions of her creative process:
http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/amy_tan_on_creativity.html
She attributes her productivity and success to a heady mix of
- Awareness (noticing hints from the Universe)
- Luck
- Clues from “ghosts” of ancestors
- Random chance
- Serendipity
- God’s will
- Accidents – happy and otherwise
- Coincidence
- Synchronicity
- Muses
It’s an engaging explanation; definitely worth a look.
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I agree with most of her laundry list:
You have to be aware.
In my creative world, clues from the past inspire me (e.g., as I transcribe a distant aunt’s honeymoon travel journal from 1902…it’s almost as if she’s my muse, hoping her story will get told so she can live on).
The Big Guy Upstairs definitely helps me on a regular basis. I think we’re here to make things (I guess He asked the original “How do I create something out of nothing?”).
“Imagination is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine and at last you create what you will.”
- George Bernard Shaw
Finished the post-production on the jewelry shoot for artisan Kristin Opalka’s latest Adore Jewelry creations. Here are some of her latest works:
Adore Jewelry by Kristin Opalka: detail
Adore Jewelry by Kristin Opalka: detail
Adore Jewelry by Kristin Opalka: necklace
Adore Jewelry by Kristin Opalka: detail
Adore Jewelry by Kristin Opalka: necklace
Adore Jewelry by Kristin Opalka: earrings
For more examples of jewelry photography, please click here.
Admission: this was floating around on Facebook earlier this spring, and I rolled this out to my FB crew (and: I finally made good on my promise!)
But……….I love the concept of actual stuff made by real people, so here it is, unleashed into the Blogosphere.
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The first five people in the continental US to respond to this post will get something made by me.
In return, all you need to do is post this text into a note on your blog and make 5 things for 5 other people.
This offer does have some restrictions so please read carefully:
- I make no guarantees that you will like what I make.
- What I create will be just for YOU.
- It will be done this year (2009).
- It will be something made in the real world and not something over the Internet.
- It might be a mix CD, homemade ravioli, an original photograph, poem, baked goods, or a photograph of a poem about baked goods and ravioli…who knows!
Void where prohibited, use only as directed, for a limited time only, store in a cool dry place.
Let’s keep it going!
….it was time to stir the chi pot.
There’s a Chinese saying: “If you want a change in your life, move 27 things in your house.”
I felt stagnant on multiple fronts….kind of like the Allies during portions of WWII. So I went nuclear on cleaning the office today.
I’m certain more than 27 things got moved, tossed, recycled – and without sounding entirely new-agey/tree-hugging/ granola-eating/toe-sock-wearing….the energy in this room feels MUCH better.
