tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65493574865614692752024-02-06T19:57:08.169-08:00Connie's DreamConniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06637085638898366887noreply@blogger.comBlogger299125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6549357486561469275.post-47597474470470099232017-11-08T11:10:00.001-08:002017-11-08T11:10:39.775-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello everyone! Just a little reminder that you are invited to A Gathering of Women artists this Saturday (11th) from 10am to 4pm. <br />
This November there will be 8 artists- all local. It will be a great chance to get a jump on your holiday shopping. Buy directly from the artists and find out what mysteries lay behind their creations! <br />
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There will also be food and warming tea to drink for all !<br />
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The Gathering is located at 565 Fifth street here in Montara. Just follow the yellow signs off of Highway 1 to the location. <br />
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See you soon!<br />
Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06637085638898366887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6549357486561469275.post-35165041800140509662017-05-24T23:21:00.000-07:002017-05-24T23:21:02.329-07:00I'm in love with these masks!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hey all you Steampunks!<br />
Are you going to the Emperor Norton's Ball at <strong>A Clockwork Alchemy</strong> this year? Instead of just attending a ball why not make it a special one. How about making it a Masquerade Ball? Yes I have masks! Wonderful lace masks decorated to the nines. Heres's a Preview for all you adventurous Steampunks out there! <br />
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This is the "flutterby" It features beautiful pear shaped vintage rhinestones, feathers and escaping butterflies. <br />
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Be a foxy lady in the "Sly Fox" mask!<br />
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Even the count himself would applaud my " Vampire's Kiss" mask, <br />
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You'll be quite the siren in my "Mermaid" mask!<br />
So are you intriqued yet? I hope so because there are more masks where those came from! Come to A Clockwork Alchemy and try them all on for size, Add some mystery and magic to the ball this year. <br />
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Yes I had a marvelous stroke of luck- I got into A Clockwork Alchemy! This was the second new show I wanted to participate in this year-the first one was of course The Edwardian Ball. So what is A Clockwork Alchemy you ask? Its a wonderful Steampunk Convention held every year in San Jose California.- that's 4 days of Steampunk! This includes classes, lectures, panels, music, weaponry ,authors of Steampunk fiction, makers, artists, costumes and of course a vendor's bazaar!<br />
And that's where I'll be. For this event I have created some new Steampunked Calacas! You can see the Steampunk Princess above. <br />
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Wouldn't we all like to have someone watching over us, protecting us from the evils of the world?<br />
The good news is that protection is here! Come to the Edwardian Ball and have a look-see at my protective eye ornaments. These ornaments are loaded with crystals and beads all wired to Beautiful decorative Vintage hardware! <br />
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I feel safer already! <br />
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The Edwardian Ball Friday Jan 20th and Saturday Jan 21st.
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Hello Everyone!<br />
Only seven days away from the Edwardian Ball now. Here's another preview of my newest creations. Since taking Michael DeMengs wonderful Skullduggery class I have been obsessed with creating Calacas.These Mexican skeleton figurines fit right into my Memento Mori theme so I've decided to make a few in my own style. Thank you Mister DeMeng! Above you can see my favorite piece: My Steampunk Princess. <br />
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Awww look at these two soul mates. <br />
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Forever and ever and ever.......<br />
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One on each shoulder<br />
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Yep its true love<br />
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All these little people will be with me at The Edwardian Ball. Come and make some new friends!<br />
The Edwardian Ball: Regency Ballroom in San Francisco Jan 20th and 21st. Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06637085638898366887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6549357486561469275.post-67007980969787022532017-01-10T01:19:00.001-08:002017-01-10T01:19:53.250-08:00Next Up! The Edwardian Ball!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For the past 5 weeks I have been nose to the grindstone day and night. Why you ask? <br />
Because I applied and was excepted as a vendor at the Edwardian Ball! I could not be more excited to be a part of this event. <br />
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So what is the Edwardian Ball ? The Edwardian Ball is an extravaganza, a fantastical<br />
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It's here! After 6 months of planning and work <span style="font-size: large;"><strong><u>The Annual Colony of Coastside Artists Open Studios</u></strong></span> is happening this weekend! <br />
Today and tomorrow from 10am to 5pm, 43 Coastal artists in 24 locations will invite guests into their homes and studios to present their best artworks. <br />
I am participating again this year and will be at Patt Sheldon's studio with 3 other artists at 238 Palma street in El Granada. The artist include : Patt Sheldon with her colorful fiberarts and sophisticated jewelry, Deanna Adams with her coast inspired sunlight catchers and Lisa Warns with her beautiful Acrylic painting, Mixed media and photography. I will be offering my usual mix of the unusual with a dash of strange on the side. New for me this year are miniature apothecary domes, <br />
Steampunk , visionary and Memento Mori jewelry, small Calacas figures and shrines and Memory shrines like the piece at the top of my page. <br />
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This year again we are offering a raffle to win a free piece of art. All you do is pick up a passport at any participating studio (that's most of them) get it stamped at 8 studio locations-turn in your passport at your last studio location and your name will be automatically entered into the drawing!<br />
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CoCa Open Studios continues to grow every year and features the work of the best artists the coast has to offer. It also gives you the opportunity to talk directly to the artists about their work -their vision and process. Each studio will be furnished with food and drink as well. Why not venture out this weekend and be surrounded by the warmth and glow of art?<br />
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If you want to find out more about Open Studios or print up a map of all the studio locations please go to our website at <a href="http://www.colonyofcoastsideartists.com/">www.colonyofcoastsideartists.com</a>. <br />
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See you soon!Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06637085638898366887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6549357486561469275.post-10139122927390772662016-11-11T21:21:00.001-08:002016-11-11T21:21:35.151-08:00The Gathering of Woman Artists<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After a year of no posts I am back online and am announcing" <span style="font-size: large;">The Gathering of Woman Artists" t</span><span style="font-size: small;">his Saturday at 565 Fifth street , Montara. If you get lost there will be yellow signs on the highway</span> and smaller yellow signs leading you to the location. So just look for the yellow signs that say "Open Studio". The Gathering takes place from 10am to 4pm tomorrow and will feature nine local woman artists including myself. We will be offering art ranging from Photograpy cards to jewelry, delicious Jams, functional pottery, beautiful sunlight catchers, fiber arts, painting and of course my usual wild and wicked mixed media. <br />
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Here is a little preview of some of my new items:<br />
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Cakacas a la De Meng.<br />
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Minature Apothecary Domes<br />
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Wearable Assemblage in Steampunk Style<br />
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"Visionary" Jewelry<br />
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Puzzle Piece Ornaments and much much more,<br />
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The Gathering of Woman Artists: tomorrow-Saturday the 12th at 565 Fifth Street in Montara from 10am to 4pm. Start your holiday shopping with our unique creations, have a cup of tea and a bite to eat as well. <br />
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Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06637085638898366887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6549357486561469275.post-15815479529584946152015-11-16T23:44:00.005-08:002015-11-16T23:44:57.291-08:00Colony of Coastside Artists Open Studios this weekend!!!<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"> CoCa Open Studios is being held this Weekend –November
21- 22 from 10am to 5pm. This year
there are over 40 local artists participating in 23 different locations from
Half </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Moon Bay to Montara. For a complete list of all the studio
locations and their creative offerings please go to the CoCa website at <a href="http://www.colonyofcoastsideartists.com/">www.colonyofcoastsideartists.com</a>. You can print u</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">p a map to all the locations
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Open Studios is a great way
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">New this year at the Coca
Open Studios is the chance to win one of more than $1,800 in original art! All
you need to do is to pick up a passport at any studio location. Get your passport
stamped at 8 different studios and your name will be entered into our prize
drawing. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Patt Sheldon: fiber art and jewelry<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Deanna Adams: sunlight catchers and jewelry<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Karina Marwan: stained glass creations<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Kathleen Smith: hand painted silk pillows<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Connie Andrews: Textural collage and found object
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Its time once again for<u><b> A Gathering of Woman Artists</b>!</u> I am delighted to be back at the Gathering this fall. This is a great local show that brings together woman artists across all artistic mediums. Its been a huge personal honor for me to be included in the Gathering and I can't wait to reconnect with these wonderful women.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Care to do a little early Christmas Shopping? Then this is the place! Why not stop by have a little food, a little drink and peruse this year's artistic offerings. The great thing about this venue is that you have the ability to chat one on one with each artist. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Why not stop by? we'd love to see you!</span>Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06637085638898366887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6549357486561469275.post-67053418562169872232015-10-13T22:47:00.000-07:002015-10-13T22:47:21.747-07:00Pumpkin Festival Here I come!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yes I know I have not posted for awhile. So much has happened since I posted last. Let me sum up!<br />
Did well at SVOS open studios and I hope to participate again next year. After Open Studios I became inconsolably depressed at the loss of my 17 year old dog Grendel. So of course the solution was Bella.<br />
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I adopted a 6 year old Mcnab mix from Copper's dream. The last 3 months have been wonderful getting to know this sweet and very smart dog. Bella has a couple of issues like many rescue dogs. But Bella and I are working on those and together we are both moving forward with our lives. But more on Bella later.<br />
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Right now I'm on the final countdown to the Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival.( this Saturday and Sunday the 17th and 18th.) Once again Maureen Barton has asked me to join her in front of her Children's Pediatric Clinic at the north end of town.(Before the bridge) Maureen and I always have a great time at the festival and I feel honored that she has asked me to participate with her again this year. So without further ado I thought that I would do a little preview of my offering for this year.<br />
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Two "See Saws.<br />
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Antique Door Hardware Pieces<br />
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My new "Watching Time" series.<br />
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A "Measuring Glance" made with an antique measuring scoop.<br />
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Two New "Eye Openers" made from antique bottle openers.<br />
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There will also be the usual Glass Glitter Skulls, "see shells, collage and shrink art jewelry with a new Zombie design. Maureen will be offering her incredible textural Collage designs this year.<br />
If any of this year's offerings look intriguing come on by and take a closer look. Again Maureen and I will be at the north end of town before the bridge out in front of her Children"s Pediatric clinic. Why not come by and say hello?<br />
See you this weekend!<br />
<br />Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06637085638898366887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6549357486561469275.post-73089159290925673972015-05-11T12:51:00.003-07:002015-05-11T12:51:43.034-07:00Silicon Valley Open Studios is coming to the coast!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And another-Patt just couldn't resist photo bombing Deb's booth!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I myself successfully resisted the temptation to start a booth photo bombing trend for the weekend. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The bad part of course is that SVOS in Redwood City is over but the good part is the Silicon Valley Open Studios is coming to the coast!!!!!!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Yes this weekend-May 16 and 17 - 21 Coastal Artists will participate in <u>SVOS here on the coast</u> for the very first time. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Patt Sheldon's Studio</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><u>Patt Sheldon</u>: Beautiful jewelry and amazing fiber arts!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><u>Marcelle Walliser</u>: Incredible Pottery</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><u>Connie Andrews</u>: My usual wild and weird Assemblage and Textural and found object collage. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here's a little preview of some of the items I will be selling: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My insightful "See-Shells" </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Textural Collage with local and Historical scenes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My own "In the Wall" style collage below: " The Thing with Feathers"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And a strange mix of In The Wall/found object and Memento Mori Art Like this piece below called "The Dying of the Light". </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">But This is just a small sampling of what I've been up to-there is much more!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you want to find out more about SVOS or the artists please go to<a href="http://www.svos.org/"> www.svos.org.</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With 21 artists participating this weekend our Art crawl will be a blast! Each studio will have food and drink available and you can nosh to your hearts content as you peruse art and talk to the artists directly. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">See you this weekend!</span>Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06637085638898366887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6549357486561469275.post-3879783375195089352015-04-29T14:02:00.001-07:002015-04-29T14:02:46.633-07:005 artists for the Silicon Valley Open Studios<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Welcome everyone!<br />
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I haven't blogged for awhile because I have been massively busy preparing for the Silicon Valley Open Studios this Saturday and Sunday. And Yes that is my art on the cover! Sorry I had to blow my own horn just for a minute because having my work on the cover of anything is a great big first for me.<br />
I am especially proud that three Coastal Artists(myself, Ellen Silva and Carl Mehler) were chosen for the cover of their massive brochure. <br />
I love the Open Studios format- It give clients a chance to talk directly to the artists about their work. And you know that I love to talk Art!<br />
I have the honor to be showing the first weekend in a wonderful studio in Redwood City. I couldn't be more excited about this because this marks the first time that I've shown my art off of the Coast. Here are the pertinent details.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Emerald Hills<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">2559 Woodland Place<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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Sorry for another very late post. But better late than never.Right? Today I have wonderful details from Holy Cross and Cypress Lawn Cemeteries. If you haven't visited you should. The statuary is exquisite and a prime example of a completely lost art form. </div>
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Welcome Everyone,<br />
Its been more than a week since my last Details post-sorry. Last week a lovely friend of mine gifted me with a trip to The Filoli Estate. This is a favorite haunt of mine. The house is lovely but its the gardens that are truly phenomenal. Here are a few details that I found there.<br />
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Gargoyle detail from a fountain<br />
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Stunning huge Camellias out in mass<br />
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Beautiful Tulips starting to bloom.<br />
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This is the first time that I noticed that this finial is in the shape of an egg. The fence this finial sits on surrounds the yard that houses the pigeons.<br />
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Carved Stone Flower<br />
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These gourds were grown in the gardens and are now being used as birdhouses. Check out the masses of Daffodils in the background.<br />
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Welcome everyone!<br />
Since my last weekly details log was late I might as well make this one late as well. Above some good advice found in a neighbors yard!<br />
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I'm sure that even a mannequin can enjoy the view!<br />
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Floaty fence-only on the coast!Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06637085638898366887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6549357486561469275.post-34437924191478482492015-02-13T13:44:00.002-08:002015-02-13T13:44:33.143-08:00A little Corner of Heaven<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Welcome Everyone,<br />
Today was another truly beautiful day along the California Coast. Today I stopped and allowed myself to enjoy it. I decided to be generous to myself for a change-to give myself just a bit of luxury. I walked down to the Little Red Cafe in my town and ate breakfast. I know this probably doesn't sound like much but for me its huge. I don't need to tell you that the last 7 years have been difficult for me. I've lost pretty much everything I spent years working towards-my job, my house,family members,my studio,and now my dogs. Because of the lack of available cash I stopped allowing myself any luxuries. I figured that because I wasn't pulling in much money that I didn't deserve to treat myself. I needed to just go home and work- to be a successful artist. Recently through the 12 step program "The Artists Way" I have started to change my thinking. In the process I have found a little corner of Heaven. This corner is called The Montara Cafe and Bakery-I just call it the Little Red Cafe. And today I quite literally found a corner all for myself and my inner artist. Here's our little corner.<br />
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This is perfect-it faced out to the ocean, the window was open and a soft breeze was blowing . I was enjoying a wonderful breakfast and watching the world go by in a local friendly eatery-(one of my favorite things). It felt sinful sitting there watching the ocean, eating breakfast instead of working. But it also felt so good. It felt right-like finally taking a deep breath. Because of this hour of luxury I am ready to work on a project that I have been dragging my feet on for some time now-I feel that "sense of abundance" that the Artists Way talks about - a sense of renewel. In the months ahead I will continue to fight to give myself these little gifts because as the Artist's Way states " art is born in expansion, in a belief in sufficient supply, it is critical that we pamper ourselves for the sense of abundance it brings to us."</div>
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So I guess my message to anyone reading is : don't deny yourself a little luxury. If you do you may deny yourself of your creativity which can only manifest as a result of the joy. </div>
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The Montara Bakery and Cafe along highway 1 (Cabrillo Hwy) in Montara, Ca. </div>
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Welcome Everyone!<br />
A little late with the weekly details post. I just acquired a mannequin for a new art show display. Don't you love her real glass eyes? Wonder what she sees?<br />
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How about this great little birdhouse? Found this on a vacant lot. Hmmm-maybe birds own the land? You got to love the rust and old blue chippy paint.<br />
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Dramatic coloring in nature. Beautiful and stunning!<br />
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Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06637085638898366887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6549357486561469275.post-12323909169018714422015-01-27T20:44:00.003-08:002015-01-27T20:44:49.930-08:00Details of life #2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Welcome everyone!<br />
Here is your weekly installment of the details of life. <b> Above</b>: I love this gazing ball-the images reflected seem otherworldly-like some place out of a dream. I imagine chasing a rabbit and stepping though it into Wonderland.<br />
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Love the rusted floral motif on the side of this building. The contrast between the rust and green is unusual and striking.<br />
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I hadn't realized before how ornate these railings were on top of the Point Montara Lighthouse. Beautiful.<br />
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things, literature, music-the world is so rich,</div>
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Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06637085638898366887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6549357486561469275.post-63824961072288432452015-01-23T11:41:00.002-08:002015-01-23T11:41:38.630-08:00Image for the day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Welcome everyone!<br />
I found this image at a local horse ranch(it was on a stable door-How appropriate-The Duke next to a saddle. -Who doesn't love that!<br />
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<br />Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06637085638898366887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6549357486561469275.post-33501315588820910442015-01-19T20:55:00.002-08:002015-01-19T20:56:09.349-08:00The details of Life<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Welcome Everyone!<br />
Recently I have committed to the 12 step program "The Artists Way" by Julia Cameron.. Now I had read this book through at least 3 times but never followed the program chapter by chapter. If you have never read "The Artist's Way" I highly recommend it. This book can be used by artists or anyone that is attempting to find more creativity within.<br />
" One of the great misconceptions about the artistic life is that it entails great swathes of aimlessness. The truth is that a creative life involves great swathes of attention. Attention is a way to connect and survive" Julia Cameron-The Artist's Way"<br />
She is talking about paying attention to details of everyday life. Your life right now. Finding delight and wonder in the little things even when your life is falling apart. As you do this you realize that every moment is "not without its beauty".<br />
Paying attention, seeing the details is a way to connect with life around you and in turn it helps "fill the well" of your artistic creativity.<br />
I don't know about you but after 4 or 5 shows I feel completely drained. I find myself devoid of new ideas. To help refill my well I start to flood myself with images, sights, sounds, smells. I give myself permission for artistic play dates or mini vacations: read a book, take walks, take photos, go shopping, catch up with friends, burn a fragrant candle while I'm working, listen to some music I haven't heard for awhile, go bird watching, walk on the beach, go to the vintage paper fair, go to the thrift store or flea market, go to lunch and people watch while I'm eating...anything I can do to flood myself with sensory input. Most importantly while on my artistic play dates I try to pay attention to detail.<br />
To this end I have also designed a project for myself. Every week I will take images of details around me.. These images will be printed out and placed in a journal that I can reference when I need to. They might even end up in new collages or assemblages. I will also put these images up on my blog weekly so that anyone reading this blog may see them as well. <br />
For anyone that is blocked artistically or just looking for more creativity in your life I invite you to "see the details" and start your own detail journal. And just like Julia Cameron states in The Artist's Way " The reward for attention is always healing".<br />
Image above: I found this great vine curl this week. Symmetry of life.<br />
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This little garden Gnome is a little creepy but I love the chippy paint and the feeling of age.<br />
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2 1/2 month old puppy: Super Grendel-always thought he needed a cape.<br />
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Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06637085638898366887noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6549357486561469275.post-53957551310386982292014-12-25T17:28:00.000-08:002014-12-25T17:28:22.951-08:00The best Christmas present I've ever received. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Merry Christmas Everyone,<br />
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I have long been a believer in Angels. I'm not really talking about the spiritual ones. I'm talking about the human ones. Those people who for whatever reason come into your life to help you when your need is greatest. <br />
This Saturday the 20th it became clear that my beloved dog Grendel was dying. I had always hoped that my almost 17 year old dog would die at home perhaps in his sleep. But this was not to be. I called the Half Moon Bay Veterinary Hospital to make the appointment. Dr. Laurie Mckinney was the first vet that Grendel saw as a puppy and she always had a special way with him. I so hoped that she could see him on his last veterinary visit . My hopes were disappointed as I was told that Dr Mckinney was not taking calls this day but she would be in and out of the office.<br />
We brought Grendel into the office and we were told that Dr. Mckinney was in and that she would be taking the appointment from a colleague. <br />
I really can't express how relieved both my husband and I were. She wasn't asked to be there; she didn't have to be there. But she cared enough to see Grendel one last time. When the appointment was over she thanked us for the priviledge of getting to know our dog and care for him. <br />
This is true dedication. This is everything that a vet should be. This is love. This was the best Christmas present I have ever received. Dr. Mckinney, her colleagues and staff will always have my respect, admiration and gratitude for their loving care of my dog during the last minutes of his life. <br />
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The real point to my little story is to remind you all that at your lowest moments there is an angel waiting to help you. You just have to allow your heart to be open and your eyes to see it. <br />
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And God bless us everyone. <br />
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Welcome Everyone!<br />
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Its time for The Colony of Coastside Artists annual Open Studios. This weekend both Saturday and Sunday 19 studios housing over 30 artists will be open offering their unique art for sale. This is the perfect start to your holiday shopping. It's also a fun way to spend a day or two as you visit the studios, purchase gifts, talk to the actual artists about their art and as every studio will offer nourishment you can eat and drink to your heart's content. How perfect is that?!<br />
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This year I will be at Patt Sheldon's studio (jewelry and fiber arts) along with Deanna Adams (Beautiful Sunlight catchers) and Karen Taylor (Joyous hand painted mirrors) at 238 Palma Street in El Granada. And just up the street at 464 The Alameda Ellen Silva will be selling her amazing painted "fence chunks " to beautify you house and garden. <br />
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To print out a map to all the studios please go to the CoCa website at <a href="http://www.colonyofcoastsideartists.com/">www.colonyofcoastsideartists.com</a>. or you can pick them up at each studio location. This year promises to be another great open studios. I hope you will join us!<br />
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Also here's a little preview of just some of the items I have for sale: <br />
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assemblage: "Mothers Love"<br />
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Beautiful Pockwatch glass and antique card Christmas Ornaments<br />
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