Archive for the Art Happenings Category

The Big Crafty

Posted in About My Work, art, Art Happenings with tags , , , , on July 6, 2009 by candlesandghosts

So as if I haven’t whined and complained enough about having so much to do before Bele Chere, my wife and I decided we would just add more to our plate by deciding to do The Big Crafty this weekend.  It’s in Asheville as well (Oh Joy! 2 trips in 2 weeks, in a car, across the state, with a 3 month old!);  I suppose we’re gluttons for punishment.  Truthfully though, there is nothing I’d rather be doing than making art full-time while spending my days with my wife and son.

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Anyway, if you are in the area this weekend, it’s a great show so maybe we’ll see you there!

-M

Randomness

Posted in About My Work, Art Happenings, jewelry, Studio with tags , , , , , , , on June 24, 2009 by candlesandghosts

This post is just what it sounds like- complete randomness.  Well, I suppose there must be some order as I chose all of these random things to share at the same time, which I guess would make them not so random.

First a cloud- yes, it’s really just a cloud- I shot it the other day looking out my studio window.  Something about the way it was catching the light, out there without any of its little cloud friends, just doing its thing.  I suppose I relate.

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This is a shot of my booth that the Handmade Market in May; I meant to share this the other day and completely forgot about it.  It was a good show and is a lot of fun to do in general, especially the November holiday show.

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I’m in the middle of preparing inventory for Bele Chere, and have started on another new piece of jewelry.  Here is an early look at some of the basic parts.  I’ll try to do a full update of it soon.

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And speaking of jewelry, Virtue Adrift is now up in my Etsy Shop if you’d like to stop by.

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Be back soon.

-M

All News is Big News

Posted in About My Work, art, Art Happenings, jewelry with tags , , , , , , , , , , on June 18, 2009 by candlesandghosts

Though some is bigger than others- If you have been to my Etsy Store lately, then you probably already know what the BIG NEWS is, but if not, well just see below.

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Yep, my wife and I had our first child-a healthy, hungry baby boy named Jeremia.  He was born on April 2, and has been the cause of many a sleepless night as of late.  However, I wouldn’t trade him in on a mule (as my Mother is prone to saying), meaning I think he’s pretty great.

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He’s already almost doubled his weight in 10 weeks, so I can just imagine what it’s going to be like trying to keep this kid fed during his teenage years.

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As they say, eat, sleep, poop, that about sums him up at this point, though he will talk your ear off if he gets the chance.

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But this isn’t all that has gone on, the spring shows went very well, and I’m currently getting ready for the next- Bele Chere. It’s a monster of a festival attracting about 350,000 people to the Asheville area of the NC mountains the last weekend in July.  Seriously, it’s a great show, if you can find a way to go, get there.  Good food, good music, good art, need I say more?

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I’ve also been working on a lot of new paintings- here are two:

Treeline

Treeline 2009  20 x 24 x 1.5

Trot-II

Trot II  2009  22 x 34 x 1.5

Click on either one to see more details about them in my Etsy Store.  I’m also going to be listing -TOMORROW- all of the jewelry that I was posting about before Jeremia arrived.  That includes: Virtue Adrift, The Evening Star, 250 Regrets, and others.  So, be looking out for them- they may go fast!

Lastly, I still haven’t finished the website update, but I’m almost there- busy, busy, busy is my new middle name.  Until next time… -M

Upcoming Shows

Posted in About My Work, art, Art Happenings with tags , , on March 25, 2009 by candlesandghosts

So, I finally have information on a partial list of the Festival/Shows I will be doing this year-these are the spring shows.   If you happen to be local to any of these, I’d love to meet you!

Art Walk-  Durham, NC  April 18, 19  2009

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A Great 2-day event where you can meet about 200 different artists and craftspeople on a wonderful walking studio tour.

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The Handmade Market-  Raleigh, NC  May 3, 2009

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A dynamite show which features around 50 local artists and designers showing the best in regional art, jewelry, clothing and handmade accessories.

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Artsplosure-  Raleigh, NC  May 16, 17  2009

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A regional arts festival that attracts about 100,000 people annually.  Features around 200 regional and national artists and craftspeople.  An excellent show.

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There are about 10 more shows I am applying to for the  Summer and Fall including shows in Philadelphia, Chicago, Richmond, VA, as well as more here in North Carolina.  I keep you updated on the details as I have them.

-M

Under These Stones

Posted in About My Work, art, Art Happenings, Installations, Photography with tags , , , , on November 21, 2008 by candlesandghosts

Hello All,

I just wanted to drop a quick line to let you know that I have a new show of my photography opening tonight at Through This Lens gallery in Durham, NC.  The show is titled, “Under These Stones:  Vanishing Reflections of Rural North Carolina”, and it represents the first major show of my work in over three years.  Piedmont Restaurant will be catering the reception which runs from 6-9 p.m., and the show itself will run through the end of December.  Below is a link to the web page I have created for the show, and also there is a link to the Through This Lens gallery website.  Hope to see you there!

http://underthesestones.homestead.com/

http://www.throughthislens.com/

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A guarantee of sanity…

Posted in art, Art Happenings on February 17, 2008 by candlesandghosts

A friend of mine brought this great card back to me from London-

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-Louise Bourgeois

I don’t think there is much more I can say…

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