Art - Aimeewhite at Artfire

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I don't have much imformation about Aimee but love her naive art and use of colour;

"I am a Houston native that has always enjoyed creating in a variety of mediums. At the moment I am really loving my sewing sewing machine. I like to use lots of color when in my creative mode. "

Free Silver Pendant - Tell your friends - share the joy!!

This week I'm taking a break from featuring other artists to talk about my new website, for the very reason that I am just completely absorbed and obsessed with it and it's all I can focus on at the moment.

I decided to run a competition to help launch the new site and as I've said below once there are 45 people registered I will pick a winner for the lovely silver owl. These are proving really popular at the moment, maybe it's because here in UK it's graduation week.

Anyway, it is taking a lot of work to get the new site known. I'm having new cards printed, I'm giving a 10% voucher to all buyers for their next purchase and of course there is the competition. I have twittered the news and facebooked it, but of course, as we all know this isn't an instant success, so loads of promoting and work. When people see my stuff it's really popular, but of course it's a very different story online.

Since I changed over to a new range of fine silver items I am just so happy with the results. Totally, completely and utterly unique, absolutely no one can reproduce anything I make, not even me!!

So this week it's about me. Next week back to featuring other artists.
If you'd like the chance of winning Olly then do click the link and add your name. Tell your friends - share the joy!

Launch of New Website

Thrilled to announce the launch of my new website. I had a free website before, that I was very pleased with but objectively it really wasn't very good. There was so much faffing to put light box pictures up and to get the pay pal buttons to add items to my shop. Now I have taken the plunge and paid for a site and the difference in use and look is incredible. Anyone wondering whether or not they should invest should really think about taking the plunge. It looks so much more professional, it is so much easier and I think it is hugely more attractive than before.

That's my news for this week. If you pop over to the site to have a peek, there's a little yes/no poll (anonymous) and there's a mailing list to fill in if anyone is interested in hearing when there are new items going up. The pea pods will be up soon!!! (I love my pea pods).

Sculpture - Claire

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I recently joined a lovely group of people the 'craftbrittania' group, and here I saw Claires work. Now the mad thing is that Claire is passionate about felting, and does it beautifully, but way down on her lovely blog, there are a few scultures. I asked her about them and she is so modest and says she's not sure etc etc and that's why I want ot put them here, I truly believe this kind of talent shouldn't go to waste. Get on and do more Claire, they are stunning!!

Glass - BethSingleton at Artfire

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I love what Beth says and relate to so much of how she feels about her beads;

"My journey into bead making began in 2001 when I purchased a beginner's beadmaking kit online. I taught myself using books and any information I could find online. Once my skills improved I upgraded my equipment. As time went on and I became more obsessed with the craft my work station was moved from a little corner in the garage to my own little studio at home.

I can't always find the time that I would like to make beads but when I do it's always a thrill! I am most productive at night out in my little studio. It's my great escape! Out in my studio I can watch what I want on the TV while I make my beads. No sportsman or hunting shows out there! It's always a joy to check the kiln in the morning. I love pulling the beads from the kiln to see how my beadmaking session the night before turned out. Making beads just never gets old."

New Silver Knots

I don't do this very often, but am very excited to show my new range of fine silver knots, exclusive to somethingxtraspecial. At the moment they are only available on Etsy (haven't got round to uploading to my website). One sold the day it went up.
I make them in many sizes and different finishes, satin, highly polished, and textured. I am also introducing them on leather thongs as an alternative to silver chains, I love silver and black leather, but not sure whether this will prove to be a popular choice, but we'll see. If any one has any comments I'd love to hear them.
On Saturday back to features spot. Off to make a page here to show off some of the other fine silver items that I am inclusing in my shop.

Art and Photography - Vance Studios at Artfire

Art and photography are both to be found from this very talented lady Christine at Vance Studios:

"I've also been the crafty one on my family. I inherited my fine art abilities from my maternal grandmother, and my "vision" of developing ideas from my father. Together, they (sometimes a dangerous combination!) cause me to stretch beyond my 'craft comfort zone.'

I graduated from college with a BA in interior design and jumped feet first into my new career as a commercial interior architect. With great devotion and a gene of perfectionism, I worked long hours leaving no time for my own art. Since then, the economy tanked out …….. I am able to give myself an escape into my own little world of art! Every ink line, stroke of paint, and shutter of the camera relays a pART of me, to which I would only entrust the best."

Art - Pamela Taguinot

I met Pamela through a friend on facebook and saw her delightful colourful paintings. I love the naivety and spontaneity, the pure joy that is represented.





I asked her to say a few words about herself:

"Drawing since 10 yrs. old. Basically self taught just
from doodling around with different mediums.
Later on I attended art classes in college to realize the
use of paints better.
I continued to make stuff for friends and family.
Music is a big part of my creative process, jazz being my main inspiration.
Now I've created a website to share what I've accomplished. "
http://www.pamelataguinot.com/

Thank you Pamela, and everyone else - do go

and check out her website. such fun!!

Glass - LAJewelrydesigns

    

 

Lea Avroch from New York is a proud member of SRA (Self Representing Artists).” I attest to the fact that each and every one of my lampwork beads is handmade by me, Lea Avroch, in my New York studio. They are each immediately annealed in a digitally controlled kiln to ensure strength and longevity.”

Click on the title link and do go have a look at her 'gallery' there are some beautiful things there - different from the norm!

Thanks Lea

Glass - Deronda Designs

Deronda designs has some beautiful beads, they are mostly in sets, very affordable and there are also some lovely etched metal discs.

She says:
I love glass, I really do love glass. I spend hours and hours out in my studio playing with glass and fire, although I am also working on some fusing as well as venturing into the world of metal.





See more at:
http://www.derondadesigns.com/
http://derondadesigns.blogspot.com/
http://derondadesigns.etsy.com/
Thank you so much Deronda.