tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9600784114798051762024-03-05T08:05:56.799-08:00Dasken DesignsThe ramblings of artist Liza Abelson...www.DaskenDesigns.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17462198149937586198noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-960078411479805176.post-6868873831750223612012-04-05T14:15:00.000-07:002012-04-05T14:15:08.668-07:00Taking the Leap<div style="text-align: justify;">After almost 20 years of juggling a day job and pursuing art simultaneously, I’ve decided that it’s time to focus on art full-time. I am excited and nervous and prepared. But mostly I am happy. </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5b19ugo2DL_L4aPqiG7AKfzS-N9u5ucDxrNpz2b5zDxPP-ZuQrIX4Bxwe1spkfOmZqZrpupKU12uBB4Xm1t0K0I7ZH7QMb6M_GMU1KQqIgNAZuommTLYZEVAXRtc7stOtwI7GyM1boBKw/s1600/April1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" nda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5b19ugo2DL_L4aPqiG7AKfzS-N9u5ucDxrNpz2b5zDxPP-ZuQrIX4Bxwe1spkfOmZqZrpupKU12uBB4Xm1t0K0I7ZH7QMb6M_GMU1KQqIgNAZuommTLYZEVAXRtc7stOtwI7GyM1boBKw/s320/April1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I had a great experience at the Boston Gift Show in March and as a result, I’ll be busy this month filling lots of orders for shops throughout the country.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgc0DyqNjW8h6TjwVtyFYkm6OFfSvfoYaDQEWpIKKXLtcYu4K2Qt2ShkFVBHWcvO_N6xQoec-iufNxePBkEfkKCxbYfNLQudNpJH-mRpKmQw4qvE0V-R669u2bbl7dL4UfBlxF6RseHZHZ/s1600/April3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" nda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgc0DyqNjW8h6TjwVtyFYkm6OFfSvfoYaDQEWpIKKXLtcYu4K2Qt2ShkFVBHWcvO_N6xQoec-iufNxePBkEfkKCxbYfNLQudNpJH-mRpKmQw4qvE0V-R669u2bbl7dL4UfBlxF6RseHZHZ/s320/April3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The last few years, I've spent most of my weekends traveling to art festivals in New England and 2012 will be no different. Next stop is the <a href="http://www.sowaopenmarket.com/sowa-winter-market/" target="_blank">SoWa Winter Market</a> on April 15. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEH5sLGIELrnnrib_3SeiYQ6rfWb4uKIwf4zoSZL0iflIPCBxogL5UWAQgRpkkXsmnQQT2czc0NZI831l-ZXs3vqgFClZCljfoA4zCsv5KiKGQxW5V03BinXzdz7YmnoFa4IQLO8WiDYRv/s1600/April2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" nda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEH5sLGIELrnnrib_3SeiYQ6rfWb4uKIwf4zoSZL0iflIPCBxogL5UWAQgRpkkXsmnQQT2czc0NZI831l-ZXs3vqgFClZCljfoA4zCsv5KiKGQxW5V03BinXzdz7YmnoFa4IQLO8WiDYRv/s320/April2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Basically, I’m looking forward to spending a lot more time in this glorious space and doing what I love. So stay tuned for more exciting news... </div>www.DaskenDesigns.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17462198149937586198noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-960078411479805176.post-43065257443571270052012-02-21T14:05:00.001-08:002012-02-24T08:46:04.564-08:00Ros Farbush<div style="text-align: justify;">Today I learned that <a href="http://rosfarbush.com/Bio.html" target="_blank"><strong>Ros Farbush</strong></a>, a close family friend and one of my great inspirations passed away. This post is dedicated to her memory and her beautiful paintings.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjPnhMWDs3D-_rQK-tZWC3h-sqhyBGZ9tBkbebw3d-JAG53Cr-nsPk3wU84bf5HGKk2vn6-YULeEt4cy4y8LDHlmfnvOEvtF6xVPPgtd9uIAkIjXKBzuyCD6MLeRWAYgULIjK7oE2pygiM/s1600/farbush6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" lda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjPnhMWDs3D-_rQK-tZWC3h-sqhyBGZ9tBkbebw3d-JAG53Cr-nsPk3wU84bf5HGKk2vn6-YULeEt4cy4y8LDHlmfnvOEvtF6xVPPgtd9uIAkIjXKBzuyCD6MLeRWAYgULIjK7oE2pygiM/s400/farbush6.jpg" width="315" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Ros was a painter and a teacher. She spent a lifetime doing what she loved to do. And she worked hard at her craft every day. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIlBLtEqsHZ5kYNk32vBJKME3M0YgFeTMp3oeaSglR6mar6Rwpy0f-wwc8upFw7rHdUITxk7TGHkte7zZoQaIhO8fXOcdkhAKdEmefa1vV_N7uJw651lr8xh8G_iWzHMshHUaC0HfBLkJU/s1600/farbush3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="342" lda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIlBLtEqsHZ5kYNk32vBJKME3M0YgFeTMp3oeaSglR6mar6Rwpy0f-wwc8upFw7rHdUITxk7TGHkte7zZoQaIhO8fXOcdkhAKdEmefa1vV_N7uJw651lr8xh8G_iWzHMshHUaC0HfBLkJU/s400/farbush3.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">She painted <em>her</em> way and on <em>her</em> terms. She was a tough little cookie who spoke her mind. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCUZls1u_vMt2jZtEDq3UcIFQKG7BFQYG2Q_LBF9PEOh99e1FjvhTy0sdre-b-JUS-2ivDVn7-VzMAaHx9cuQwxEGlOgrtN5OxQDkFPoYl5IVlP4i34maLt_Qs3Kb6oK-IGbnYCyVdfCzg/s1600/farbush2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" lda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCUZls1u_vMt2jZtEDq3UcIFQKG7BFQYG2Q_LBF9PEOh99e1FjvhTy0sdre-b-JUS-2ivDVn7-VzMAaHx9cuQwxEGlOgrtN5OxQDkFPoYl5IVlP4i34maLt_Qs3Kb6oK-IGbnYCyVdfCzg/s400/farbush2.JPG" width="397" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In her eighties, it was more difficult for her to get around, but she didn’t let that stop her. Ignoring obstacles and armed with sheer determination, somehow she found a way to paint daily. Somehow she found the perfect spot for her frail, twisted frame and flimsy chair, and consistently pushed paint onto canvas like no one else.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ZRC3r9Er4VJljJ0wnn1nSctGgM4kwVlFDuO2ELK4I4PIaORQnKtBpejwLBaiN3Ta-nyqFPCq0zJFBlwNpc41QtcMdA2yqGZwe1avF3xmtGZ3H7fU5k1RQgWZjMouvk0R8WEoT0TBw2fx/s1600/farbush1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="312" lda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ZRC3r9Er4VJljJ0wnn1nSctGgM4kwVlFDuO2ELK4I4PIaORQnKtBpejwLBaiN3Ta-nyqFPCq0zJFBlwNpc41QtcMdA2yqGZwe1avF3xmtGZ3H7fU5k1RQgWZjMouvk0R8WEoT0TBw2fx/s400/farbush1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Her paintings capture a colorful world full of imperfections, inconspicuous beauty and everyday things. Her loose style, bold color combinations and artistic voice are clear and distinct, instantly recognizable. I love them and I loved watching her apply paint to her palette and canvas. It was magical.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">Ros was spirited and soulful. Her passion about art and life was infectious and I feel fortunate that I had the opportunity to watch her work and paint by her side. She had a big impact on me both personally and creatively and I’m forever grateful for the moments I shared with her. <br />
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A memorial service is being held at the <a href="http://ssac.org/" target="_blank"><strong>South Shore Art Center</strong></a> on <strong>Friday March 9th at 10:30am</strong>. And anyone interested in seeing her paintings, they are currently on display at <a href="http://www.oceanside17.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Oceanside 17 Gallery</strong></a>, 17 Rockland Circle in Hull. </div>www.DaskenDesigns.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17462198149937586198noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-960078411479805176.post-90355111948370752922012-02-06T13:03:00.000-08:002012-02-06T13:03:53.295-08:00What speaks to you?<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">For the most part, I look forward to working in my studio.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Though </span>there are many days when cutting glass doesn’t go smoothly, my iron isn't working, I burn or cut myself, I drop a finished piece and it's ruined, I mess up a painting and need to start over, o<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">r I'm filled with doubt about what the hell I'm doing. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
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I don’t really have much to say about art-related stuff other than I’m spending a lot of time in my studio. And there’s not much “creating” going on, just a lot of cleaning, painting (walls and floors), organizing, chatting, dreaming, and thinking. The high production mode of 2011 came to a screeching halt and I’m still in vacation mode I suppose. But I’ve been filling my time with other important activities like getting to know the other artists in my building and dare I say it, having a little fun.</div>
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For example, this past weekend I went dancing at the <a href="http://www.goodlifebar.com/" target="_blank">Good Life</a> and ALMOST lost my keys. And I don't know about you, but for me that's always a fun time. Fortunately, I found them on the floor at 2am and don't recall being that deliriously joyful in my entire life. ever. Thus the weekend was salvaged so I could put the finishing touches on an order of mermaids headed to a shop in St. Thomas (<em>too bad I can’t hand deliver that one</em>), spend some quality time in my neighbor George Ford’s woodshop studio, </div>
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and visit Boston's <a href="http://www.sowaopenmarket.com/sowa-winter-market/" target="_blank"><strong>Sowa Winter Market</strong></a> (485 Harrison Avenue) and the <a href="http://www.sowavintagemarket.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Sowa Vintage Market</strong></a> (460C Harrison Avenue) where I picked up yet another lovely metal chair to add to my growing collection of beat up, well made, industrial furniture. LOVE.</div>
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So if you’re looking for a unique place to do some shopping over the next few months, both of these markets run every Sunday through April. The winter market features art, craft, local produce and baked goods and I’ll be there a <a href="http://lizaabelson.com/" target="_blank">bunch of dates</a> in Feb, March and April.. </div>www.DaskenDesigns.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17462198149937586198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-960078411479805176.post-49007741865901597982011-12-31T08:59:00.000-08:002011-12-31T08:59:59.800-08:00Happy NEW Year.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">It’s been a strange, emotional, powerful and wonderful year and I’ve learned a lot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mostly that I have so much to be thankful for.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And that I have the most amazing friends and family. I’m so very grateful for all the love, guidance and support. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Moving my studio from Plymouth to Abington was the best decision I’ve made in a long time as<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I now have one large space to accommodate several different mediums (painting, stained glass and woodworking) and I’m in a building with other artists and small businesses.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And being around other like-minded folks and creating art in that old building, formerly a textile factory, with its exposed brick and wood beams fulfills a long-time desire of mine… and it just feels right. </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the studio space in May 2011<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Since I moved there in May and the craft show season was just beginning, I had to hit the ground running and didn’t have time to really fix it up.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> So until now, it's been</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> bare bones and utilitarian.. which I’m beginning to think is a good thing.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Because I’ve found that living in a space for a while before you fill it up with all your shit actually allows you to “be” in the space and figure out what you really want to do there before it gets all cluttered up with crap. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">So eight months later, I needed to make a decision. To stay or not... and after taking some time to figure things out both personally and professionally, I'm staying put. And so this raw, open space will be transformed into a clean, fresh studio and showroom for the new year. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> H</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">ere’s a little taste of what’s to come.. (and yes, that </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>is</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> a WHITE floor. I know, what the f*ck am I thinking...)</span></div></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4HDDSDND8XySQnj7F_4TVookWpDuhbryDX2Xr5rx3TwlEETavjBIY-dRIPMhbSAreYAhki-4tra9Pd_IBNK96scg10aD0f74VI-yFHlHIiYGUTlJVO4Z1D1fzAS-UZrBVcnHK0lwsWqwE/s1600/white+floor.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4HDDSDND8XySQnj7F_4TVookWpDuhbryDX2Xr5rx3TwlEETavjBIY-dRIPMhbSAreYAhki-4tra9Pd_IBNK96scg10aD0f74VI-yFHlHIiYGUTlJVO4Z1D1fzAS-UZrBVcnHK0lwsWqwE/s400/white+floor.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">I have some pretty lofty goals for next year and I'm ready to take on whatever challenges are ahead. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank you for reading this and supporting me and my artful journey.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wishing you a peaceful, happy, healthy new year.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Buca - the super, wonder kitty</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">One final note… I had to say goodbye today to Buca, my devoted, gentle companion of seven years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He was the best kitty.. so sweet, affectionate and loving.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And he will be missed. xoxo</div><!--EndFragment-->www.DaskenDesigns.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17462198149937586198noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-960078411479805176.post-50515212361403352932011-12-06T13:48:00.000-08:002011-12-06T13:50:38.059-08:00How is it already December 6th?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSdjEMi3fRY1VU-fUYxyU6GfQChcwjRuYjWDaqK_0q6af_zs6DSBrqAawoPh94AKURYB_5pAaAjktFLtai6ajcGLDwcCFePi6EUkfwYFQXD6O1wk_byaI_Pd9DbuSd9FZBNhp_qxyipegW/s1600/ornaments.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dda="true" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSdjEMi3fRY1VU-fUYxyU6GfQChcwjRuYjWDaqK_0q6af_zs6DSBrqAawoPh94AKURYB_5pAaAjktFLtai6ajcGLDwcCFePi6EUkfwYFQXD6O1wk_byaI_Pd9DbuSd9FZBNhp_qxyipegW/s400/ornaments.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>The last few months have been a blur. I'm behind on just about everything, my 'to do' list grows by the minute, my house is a mess, my studio is a disaster, and even my cats are speaking in full sentences to express their frustration (and by that I mean, they're pooping on the floor..). Alas, I have three more shows scheduled for this month including a two-person artisan boutique on Saturday, December 10th which I know will be lots of fun because I’ll be set up alongside Marla from <strong><a href="http://www.backporchsoap.com/" target="_blank">Back Porch Soap Company</a></strong> at her home-based studio at <strong>779 Union Street in Duxbury, MA</strong> from 10am to 3pm. Between the two of us, there’ll be a great selection of wonderful gifts to choose from for everyone on your shopping list.. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqIznVs6OpLt6qczLZicxHRTTtexMts0_QKOMPrQoG9K5r4FiItJSDKyNYxbzk4hpjgp1gObGZMJXRE11tfvaCwRNB8w9TkhZC6dKDipPYIBFHH2bI9vT7La7H26rqVDnMbRwQ4E2YJaXp/s1600/backporchsoap.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dda="true" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqIznVs6OpLt6qczLZicxHRTTtexMts0_QKOMPrQoG9K5r4FiItJSDKyNYxbzk4hpjgp1gObGZMJXRE11tfvaCwRNB8w9TkhZC6dKDipPYIBFHH2bI9vT7La7H26rqVDnMbRwQ4E2YJaXp/s400/backporchsoap.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Then I’m off to hang out with 50 of my closest artsy pals in Pawtucket, RI for <strong><a href="http://www.rhodycraft100.com/" target="_blank">CRAFTOPIA</a></strong> on Sunday December 11th from 10am to 4pm. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4l_fEbedC74OGAuHLPFu9ZOo7DJJFNp7-NvhtpgsYFiXY00pWZ5kJ7p9vSCuJuYx1ucU-KutI8EPPXv2H31wbGk83kasGm0Ver8TkZIhTIERVdIymSN-kmiSA_4c7vf2tpiW3BGhlPZSC/s1600/craftopia.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dda="true" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4l_fEbedC74OGAuHLPFu9ZOo7DJJFNp7-NvhtpgsYFiXY00pWZ5kJ7p9vSCuJuYx1ucU-KutI8EPPXv2H31wbGk83kasGm0Ver8TkZIhTIERVdIymSN-kmiSA_4c7vf2tpiW3BGhlPZSC/s400/craftopia.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Then the final show of the season is in Jamaica Plain, MA at the <strong><a href="http://www.footlight.org/index.shtml" target="_blank">Footlight Club</a></strong> on Saturday, December 17th from 11am to 5pm. <a href="http://weehah.com/" target="_blank">Weehah!</a>, <a href="http://www.agambroult.com/" target="_blank">AG Ambroult</a>, <a href="http://www.hilarycs.com/blog/" target="_blank">Hilary</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/RocklenDesigns" target="_blank">Rocklen Designs</a> will also be there... so you know it'll be fun, festive and full of great goods.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOSCISwjXVfUsC3uH_QcpLyWFdc7pJd2mxgPlW2YRn1qrQO5zYVxr5NTPt_iD5KaWtko1a-8fiUnX9EnxBBiFrJnqyY7wTTdsm7-fNjuxrnLMm4gPjl4qhh5BLLUHTjvijDnS73UNaprmf/s1600/FootlightClub.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dda="true" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOSCISwjXVfUsC3uH_QcpLyWFdc7pJd2mxgPlW2YRn1qrQO5zYVxr5NTPt_iD5KaWtko1a-8fiUnX9EnxBBiFrJnqyY7wTTdsm7-fNjuxrnLMm4gPjl4qhh5BLLUHTjvijDnS73UNaprmf/s400/FootlightClub.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">p.s. wishing Emily and Keith a fabulous wedding weekend in Michigan..so sorry to miss it but I'll be with you in spirit! Love you guys.. have a blast!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWsfl4oAz9wZRh5W8pRAS-cWSqJvpqcV5WEpyGlG9rn4mRubwzYDL_WiwICxq_sHPWxVgLti03gBHDRDv-E42CyvQeI5vEOJltIQESwcqrjNROzCD-hc5FLFeln6zPEYri6VBGWb6-8yfU/s1600/em%252Bkeith.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dda="true" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWsfl4oAz9wZRh5W8pRAS-cWSqJvpqcV5WEpyGlG9rn4mRubwzYDL_WiwICxq_sHPWxVgLti03gBHDRDv-E42CyvQeI5vEOJltIQESwcqrjNROzCD-hc5FLFeln6zPEYri6VBGWb6-8yfU/s400/em%252Bkeith.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div>www.DaskenDesigns.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17462198149937586198noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-960078411479805176.post-63058775079348449592011-11-10T11:33:00.000-08:002011-11-10T11:33:34.529-08:00Local Artist Spotlight: Amy AmbroultI encounter a lot of interesting, talented people and since I’ve always found it fascinating to see where artists work and hear their stories, I thought you might too. So let's meet <em>Amy Ambroult</em> from <a href="http://www.agambroult.com/"><strong>AG Ambroult</strong></a>, Elemental Handcrafted Designs. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm5rchhXwXL8IdB1KqFBKsY2d5C1k2YNwAQScusB4d5ZuT3fmL9UOsnaLC54R5219EWsfMfD-4nNIcaLjU2r9Xv_ZPMJ1QSZ9rAyoLWtGsAEpszTvWP-X6nT2YIn271nZ3mPYVHRbzscQX/s1600/AGAmbroult1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="276" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm5rchhXwXL8IdB1KqFBKsY2d5C1k2YNwAQScusB4d5ZuT3fmL9UOsnaLC54R5219EWsfMfD-4nNIcaLjU2r9Xv_ZPMJ1QSZ9rAyoLWtGsAEpszTvWP-X6nT2YIn271nZ3mPYVHRbzscQX/s400/AGAmbroult1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">She and I met several years ago at an art show in Cambridge, MA and for me, it was love at first sight. I distinctly recall her warm smile, the inviting colors of her booth and being drawn to ‘<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/57155429/remembery-capsule"><strong>the remembery capsule’</strong></a> (below) a copper container she custom creates and personalizes to hold memory tokens. I thought it was brilliant and beautiful. And so very clever... </div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/57155429/remembery-capsule">Remembery Capsule</a> - A little cylinder of memories </td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">Like most artists, Amy has a lot on her plate and from what I can see, she manages the delicate juggling act with grace and humor. Her home 20 miles south of Boston is swirling with music, woodworking projects, fine art, knitting, kids, homemade meals and baked goods, books and creativity, and while she's mastered many artistic mediums, her creative focus at the moment is traditional metalsmithing. So let’s focus on that... and the elegant simplicity of her designs. And her modern, unpretentious style. And her awesomeness.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Cabin Fever Show in Boston - February 2011</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Oh! And did I mention that her work was recently featured in Boston Magazine <em>and</em> Yankee Magazine? And that there are more exciting things on the horizon?? Well, I can’t wait to hear about <em>that</em> and see what she comes up with next, but in the meantime, I asked her some questions about her work, studio space and life. Enjoy..</div><br />
<strong>Between you and your husband, there’s a lot of talent in your household. What’s up with that?</strong><br />
<em>Amy</em>: well, that's part of the foundation of our relationship, I guess -- fostering each other's creativity, skills, talents... If it weren't for him, I might not be in this business. One day, I simply expressed how much I was enjoying my metals classes and bang! the next day he had built me a workbench and was encouraging me to invest in the necessary tools. And so I did. <br />
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<strong>I caught a glimpse of some of your paintings in your living room. Please talk about painting.</strong><br />
<em>Amy</em>: Painting was a love of mine long ago, but I never really spent enough time develop the necessary skills, or a "voice" in that medium. I would like to return to painting some day. Some day. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Amy's studio</td></tr>
</tbody></table><strong>You work in a tiny space. I’m curious why you selected pink as your color choice for the wall.</strong><br />
<em>Amy</em>: This "tiny space" is tucked in my basement between the stairs and the furnace. It is dark and... gray. I'm not particularly a pink-ish type person, but I had a can of that color sitting around (leftover from a child's easel makeover) and it was just the thing that room needed to give it some life. <br />
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<strong>Do you think your designs would be any different if you worked in a larger space?</strong><br />
<em>Amy</em>: Now THAT is an interesting question. I suppose they might be. When I think of how my mind is affected by open spaces and sunshine, I can only imagine that everything else might take on a new light, too. My dream studio is all planned out in my head and believe me, it includes high ceilings and lots of windows. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV35M1JZv0lU-0kBgdsgFvzKcEbe9dWfY57hz53BA1lYnMjBJxyaAKFMKVp2xC6H68tq3JbAxWsD8531DO4OdadyRB5ItqkBw2pUpAwXGKTi_OChcP5cGCFNDHVTTEApgPEitAzS-J_hqd/s1600/AGAmbroult7.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV35M1JZv0lU-0kBgdsgFvzKcEbe9dWfY57hz53BA1lYnMjBJxyaAKFMKVp2xC6H68tq3JbAxWsD8531DO4OdadyRB5ItqkBw2pUpAwXGKTi_OChcP5cGCFNDHVTTEApgPEitAzS-J_hqd/s400/AGAmbroult7.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><strong>I know you’ve been asked this a million times. But I really want to know. what inspires you?</strong><br />
<em>Amy</em>: It's hard to say. For me, it's not limited to one set thing or idea, like "nature" or "light." I get inspired by random things that catch my eye, or the conversion of a few unrelated ideas, spurred by something my kids said, or a quote from a book, a memory of something from my past (even a feeling), or yes, an object from the natural world.<br />
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<em>Amy</em>: Easy. My house is always a mess. Something's gotta give, right? Everything else just kind of takes care of itself. In the summer, when the kids are home, I slow down in my studio to be with them. During the holidays, I don't see my family much on the weekends. It's a constant give-and-take, but it all evens out in the end. Huge pile of laundry in the living room and all. <br />
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<em>Amy</em>: My jeweler's saw, because I finally conquered it. For a long time it tortured me, those tiny, delicate blades snapping every few minutes. But over the years I have learned the nuances of working with it, and I actually find it somewhat meditative now. These days I only need to change a blade when it is worn out. Victory!<br />
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<em>Amy</em>: Looking forward to expanding my wholesale business, which is currently languishing. I am also dreaming up a new line of high-end pieces that will combine illustration with my silver wire work.<br />
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I had an amazing summer of discovery and was fortunate to visit many spots I’d never been to before including Watch Hill, RI and Mystic, CT. And before summer slipped away, I took inspiration from those trips to create a new earring design, something that reflects the awakening of spirit, and the joy of movement, harmony and sound... and this is the story behind <em>Love Loops, </em><span style="font-family: Calibri;">the newest item to join my jewelry collection. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Shifting topics slightly, I spent this past weekend in Wellfleet, MA surrounded by many familiar faces including <strong><a href="http://www.twigsandheather.com/">Twigs + Heather</a>, <a href="http://www.heartatworkjewelry.com/">Heart at Work</a>, <a href="http://www.shartlesculptures.com/">Len Shartle</a>, </strong><a href="http://www.kimberleydeanejewelry.com/"><strong>Kimberley Deane Jewelry</strong></a><strong>, <a href="http://www.lookatmedesigns.com/">Look at Me Designs</a>, <a href="http://www.billchisholm.com/chisholm/Available.html">Bill Chisolm</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bumblebellydesigns">Bumble Belly Designs</a></strong>, and <strong><a href="http://www.twosonjewelry.com/">Two Son Jewelry</a></strong>. I felt right at home at this incredible festival… and being by the ocean, well that didn’t hurt either. Plus my new EZUP tent managed to stay intact <em>and</em> in place even with the overnight rain and heavy winds. And I think my last minute decision to pick up an extra 80lbs (in the form of four 20 lbs containers of cat litter) to hold that tent in place certainly did the trick... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">After setting up the tent in the rain and encroaching darkness on Friday night, I found a warm and inviting spot at <strong><a href="http://www.macsseafood.com/macs_shack.asp">Mac's Shack</a></strong> on Commercial Street to sip wine, regroup and try some tempura fried pickles with Ponzu dipping sauce. Oh yeah... highly recommend... </span></div>
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<em><strong>Letting go to start again</strong></em> has been my mantra this last week. And sometimes you just have to take a deep breath and let it go. Right? So here’s to starting off this new season with some apples and honey, some sweetness and hope, and some gratitude and thanks… oh, and if you’re looking for a movie to add to your viewing list, might I suggest <a href="http://www.happythankyoumoreplease.com/#/home"><strong>HappyTHANKyouMorePLEASE</strong></a>. </div>
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I'll start with a huge thank you to <strong><a href="http://www.ssliving.com/">South Shore Living Magazine</a></strong> for spotlighting me and my jewelry in October’s Living Arts Section.</div>
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Also, thank you to the <a href="http://www.hanovermass.com/library/"><strong>John Curtis Free Library</strong></a> in Hanover, MA for providing the Abelson gals with a colorful space to exhibit our mother/daughter show. </div>
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Please feel free to attend the opening reception on <strong>October 5th from 6-8pm</strong>. Or check out the paintings during normal library hours through the end of the month.</div>
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Thank you to the <strong>Marshfield Chamber of Commerce</strong> for putting on a fun <strong>Octoberfest</strong>. And thank you to papa for coming to keep me company, bring me wine and snap this photo.</div>
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It's great running into friends from the old hood and, of course, it's bound to happen when exhibiting somewhere on the south shore... so what a fun surprise to find Andy and <strong><a href="http://spitpermit.com/">SpitDUDES</a></strong> with their locally inspired t-shirts and beach accessories at the show. <a href="http://spitpermit.com/?page_id=16">Grab</a> your outerwear with local flair...</div>
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Thank you to my sweet neighbors from <strong><a href="http://www.emmettsedibles.com/">Emmett's Edibles</a></strong> who add a little spice to every dog's life with their organic, gourmet treats.</div>
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It's been another strange week of mixed emotions, but once again, putting my thoughts down on paper has proven to be a helpful practice. So the writing continues and when I stumble onto <strong>good </strong>things like new artists and places to visit, then documenting these discoveries and sharing them is hopefully worthwhile. Especially since this past week, I made some great new discoveries.</div>
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Going to the Red Sox game with Louisa is fun even when they lose and we're surrounded by joyless, rowdy drunks.</div>
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Looking up from bumper to bumper traffic to see this scene is, well, peaceful and inspiring... so ya, <a href="http://www.putabirdonit.com/">put a bird on it</a>.</div>
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I like Newport, RI. I like the sound of the cars rumbling by on the cobblestone streets. I like walking around and visiting the shops and galleries. I like being by the water. I'm glad I came back solo though it was bittersweet. And I will return again. </div>
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Taking a moment to chat with the girls and enjoy the peaceful view before the start of the <a href="http://newportartsfestival.com/index.html"><strong>Newport Arts Festival</strong></a><strong>. </strong></div>
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Bonding with my neighbors in <a href="http://www.jessicapisano.com/"><strong>Jessica Pisano</strong></a>'s (right) fine art booth with her nature inspired paintings. Oh, and not surprisingly, she received the "Best in Show" award. </div>
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<a href="http://natanyaelka.com/"><strong>NatanyaElka</strong></a>'s eco-friendly, one of a kind enamel jewelry... <br />
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And <a href="http://nauticalboards.com/"><strong>Nautical Boards</strong></a> handcrafted locally in Pembroke, MA.<br />
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And being captivated by the bluesy, soulful, funk/rock sounds of the <a href="http://www.deltagenerators.com/"><strong>Delta Generators</strong></a>. I can't wait to hear more of Craig Rawding's rich, velvety voice. </div>
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And hello... beautiful sunset. </div>
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And twinkling, ambient atmosphere at <a href="http://www.diegosnewport.com/"><strong>Diegos</strong></a>. </div>
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And my good fortune to wake up to this <a href="http://www.jessicapisano.com/"><strong>Pisano</strong></a> painting with its gold glimmering in the sunlight.www.DaskenDesigns.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17462198149937586198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-960078411479805176.post-25717268300342846822011-09-19T12:52:00.000-07:002011-09-19T12:52:07.593-07:00Fall is upon us...<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUC-UXRAYJJ4uQiwYSGzJlaG929Au0feaRITGKn8xdHIa1ZVtS3_db3qJn71d7VKtuu8d9GOHbOXR0LQu9a1ctLc6kKYWQtHhoecTUR0_W4Af4DXqPTd9VJ7yCaQ3ZEQVm_7gykCxjZ1BG/s1600/hopkinton.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUC-UXRAYJJ4uQiwYSGzJlaG929Au0feaRITGKn8xdHIa1ZVtS3_db3qJn71d7VKtuu8d9GOHbOXR0LQu9a1ctLc6kKYWQtHhoecTUR0_W4Af4DXqPTd9VJ7yCaQ3ZEQVm_7gykCxjZ1BG/s400/hopkinton.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: justify;">Nothing like a weekend filled with good weather, wonderful crafty friends, supportive art enthusiasts and a brand new <a href="http://www.hutshop.com/ezupcanopies.html">EZ UP tent</a> to make your spirit soar. I spent a beautiful Saturday in Hopkinton at the Polyarts Festival with some familiar faces including <a href="http://myurbankitchen.com/Page_3_DKK7.html">My Urban Kitchen</a>, <a href="http://idazz.com/">iDazz</a>, <a href="http://mysite.verizon.net/mcguanipa/index.html">Little Man</a> and <a href="http://www.luckybirdstudio.com/index.html">Lucky Bird Studio</a>.. and some new friends including Tiffany and Melanie from <a href="http://www.lookatmedesigns.com/index.html">Look at Me Designs</a>. They have a fabulous collection of clothing and accessories that make a statement and are truly unique. And as an added bonus, all pieces are made with recycled felted wool sweaters. You can find them at the <a href="http://www.sowaopenmarket.com/">SoWa Open Market</a> or the upcoming <a href="http://www.wellfleetoysterfest.org/scheduleofevents.php">Wellfleet Oysterfest</a> (I'll be there too!) on October 15 + 16:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitUuxxoAvSUbfTEkhJ6jJro5r8fzD7ywIr0c-zI7TcCJwRI4gddGyKgeDckSh1CAc6n81zpP5MiluLb81fH_n4dWqwf42d6gEP5p9O5sK7-uri84i1jm4Y_17U5RK7joCDK9HwujVeabwJ/s1600/Look+at+me+designs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitUuxxoAvSUbfTEkhJ6jJro5r8fzD7ywIr0c-zI7TcCJwRI4gddGyKgeDckSh1CAc6n81zpP5MiluLb81fH_n4dWqwf42d6gEP5p9O5sK7-uri84i1jm4Y_17U5RK7joCDK9HwujVeabwJ/s400/Look+at+me+designs.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: justify;">After a long day, it was nice to stumble into the cozy <a href="http://www.ziopaolo.com/ordereze/Content/6/Summary.aspx">Zio’s Bistro</a> in Hopkinton Center for a quick bite and glass of wine before heading home. And then before I knew it, I was up bright and early on Sunday morning to meet Heather and Kerry from <a href="http://www.twigsandheather.com/">Twigs & Heather</a> to get ready for Worcester’s StART on the Street. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimQS_DRRA1yNF-3umSBzYLhrX4AawLgoKnUfCbSGTSRhn8xgcqUBXHYi_X-m5Ga7m2bG-0Vr8n63klZsiKBUSaz6O-4R-Q6PTubDnpgo7kt87vutnEkV_mwvD9ccDeuvjwth4mwecqmGSW/s1600/worcester.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimQS_DRRA1yNF-3umSBzYLhrX4AawLgoKnUfCbSGTSRhn8xgcqUBXHYi_X-m5Ga7m2bG-0Vr8n63klZsiKBUSaz6O-4R-Q6PTubDnpgo7kt87vutnEkV_mwvD9ccDeuvjwth4mwecqmGSW/s400/worcester.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: justify;">It was a great event with several hundred exhibitors and I always love being part of such a festive day. I ran into some fellow crafters including <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/redstaggerwing">Red Staggerwing Designs</a>, <a href="http://anselbluedesign.wordpress.com/">Ansel Blue Design</a> and <a href="http://www.guildayglass.biz/">Guilday Glass</a>... and I’d like to thank the gentleman who stopped by my booth near the end of the day to let me know that the sign hanging on my tablecloth was backwards, yet again, (oops). And most importantly, to all the wonderful customers who expressed interest in my work and made purchases, thank you, thank you, thank you.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: justify;">Up next, I'm returning to Newport, RI (September 24 + 25) for the rescheduled dates of the <a href="http://newportartsfestival.com/index.html">Newport Art Festival</a>. I'll be in section 10, booth C - it's the second tent on the pier. Wish me luck... it shall be an adventure.</div>www.DaskenDesigns.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17462198149937586198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-960078411479805176.post-55973856182270651872011-09-13T14:01:00.000-07:002011-09-23T07:24:19.221-07:00Mid-September already!!<div style="text-align: justify;">So I promised myself I would keep up this blog, even if I encounter some bumps in the road. And needless to say, this particular week has been very bumpy. So I’m trying to stay focused and positive and continue my creative routine and ritual of documenting what’s gone on. So here goes:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKFjwut3bG20QInd_2jD9oy2huzdvKzLE31r7SMYXFCBMZyHrBQedZK4jV4eE-vYG79s-wEVdh7QCqB2Rjb1OQpz3dvHbq3IOUfs7sgxlw6jfbYpWTMIG-igHz9OGTxuW8Ail_6itkUeJz/s1600/cotuit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="231" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKFjwut3bG20QInd_2jD9oy2huzdvKzLE31r7SMYXFCBMZyHrBQedZK4jV4eE-vYG79s-wEVdh7QCqB2Rjb1OQpz3dvHbq3IOUfs7sgxlw6jfbYpWTMIG-igHz9OGTxuW8Ail_6itkUeJz/s400/cotuit.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">My booth partially set up in Cotuit, MA on Aug. 20</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: justify;">The Newport Arts Festival was postponed due to Hurricane Irene. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCOoCLfA2hacIn2VDJpEjAK2at-hmoK9RjlQbwUe-VY2W-2xoYM1ZhAarpq_bm2On7UZLC9y5eoGjulihgB7DHm4Px7qDJrJSh5N3dbHi7tzRzgiJB9W99NI_gNXCd1uqwbaUaoBe7Ewhy/s1600/irene.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCOoCLfA2hacIn2VDJpEjAK2at-hmoK9RjlQbwUe-VY2W-2xoYM1ZhAarpq_bm2On7UZLC9y5eoGjulihgB7DHm4Px7qDJrJSh5N3dbHi7tzRzgiJB9W99NI_gNXCd1uqwbaUaoBe7Ewhy/s400/irene.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>As a treat, I decided to go anyway and spend the day in Newport… and it was a great day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO9Loz-U4hgdmMKfuJ4sIQGatQFHqYGLnbZDttSpwdBlCcj_lm_Rr6ENbE5Qw9WVhDRNaMw4IbPxXpyIH_rsirCGFMz_ckWzPtilTQ4lA9tlr0xAknCWVwn4AHdiFju9ivqsRW5l7S6QmO/s1600/martinis.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO9Loz-U4hgdmMKfuJ4sIQGatQFHqYGLnbZDttSpwdBlCcj_lm_Rr6ENbE5Qw9WVhDRNaMw4IbPxXpyIH_rsirCGFMz_ckWzPtilTQ4lA9tlr0xAknCWVwn4AHdiFju9ivqsRW5l7S6QmO/s400/martinis.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: justify;">Nothing beats a $5 martini. 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Click <a href="http://lizaabelson.com/Show_Schedule.html">here</a> for the show schedule. Also, Save the Date: Wednesday, October 5th from 6-8pm in Hanover, MA. My mom and I will have paintings on display at the John Curtis Free Library for the month of October.</div>www.DaskenDesigns.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17462198149937586198noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-960078411479805176.post-10210771154510321162011-08-17T12:28:00.000-07:002011-08-17T13:55:10.105-07:00August 2011<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">It’s been far too long since my last post and so much has happened since early June. <span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Lots of excitement and adventure... s</span>o here are a few photos from shows or places I’ve visited over the past 2 months before another minute goes by and I forget what’s happened..</span> </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpzGzkjYP2kVBlgBVClH-bRVEEwCZt9RIj6DZU9-v4z_WFwlLgOJWQ37qJ1kme-Z2rLNDJ_7jo7YG31636h4OJHC8QyZGvz-IUl44M-PmjOHmvI5Ww9Z8MPpYbWrPS1iXoqsDNNWZh_nLo/s1600/celebrate-stef%252Bliza+-+Copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" naa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpzGzkjYP2kVBlgBVClH-bRVEEwCZt9RIj6DZU9-v4z_WFwlLgOJWQ37qJ1kme-Z2rLNDJ_7jo7YG31636h4OJHC8QyZGvz-IUl44M-PmjOHmvI5Ww9Z8MPpYbWrPS1iXoqsDNNWZh_nLo/s400/celebrate-stef%252Bliza+-+Copy.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">In my tent with Stefanie of <a href="http://kindspindesign.com/">KINDSPIN DESIGNS</a> at Celebrate! West Hartford on June 11 + 12</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgz3G8Nj-rIlque3KXpplnMQvpmKJAq4MO2ulJWyw_AC890FlbHvHfhIigy2GHnag130IDj4IzLqyjkhMiMbUTn1-o3fb_4CN98QE94Z_VozwYm5KoFMV-thD0U4a8T-1FkMbOZA9okopC/s1600/littlehelpers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" naa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgz3G8Nj-rIlque3KXpplnMQvpmKJAq4MO2ulJWyw_AC890FlbHvHfhIigy2GHnag130IDj4IzLqyjkhMiMbUTn1-o3fb_4CN98QE94Z_VozwYm5KoFMV-thD0U4a8T-1FkMbOZA9okopC/s400/littlehelpers.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">My adorable, helpful assistants at the South Shore Art Festival on June 19-21</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjUk4jVFmC-smwec3zjJwJm6k-pnIIvHRXZFnePzKDZdKA4cTaiL11i5WRyxR-O5Rn_2BqjtAm2LKcrX1zq0kTorKup1NhBwikFYxetjTR7Ed-5ozedPBe1BpYycHXoNYPYZmYNyJqa3cF/s1600/Artbeat.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" naa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjUk4jVFmC-smwec3zjJwJm6k-pnIIvHRXZFnePzKDZdKA4cTaiL11i5WRyxR-O5Rn_2BqjtAm2LKcrX1zq0kTorKup1NhBwikFYxetjTR7Ed-5ozedPBe1BpYycHXoNYPYZmYNyJqa3cF/s400/Artbeat.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Behind the scenes at ARTBEAT on July 16th with my gal pals Heather and Kerry from </span><a href="http://www.twigsandheather.com/"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Twigs + Heather</span></span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">. Unfortunately, I don't have any photos from my weekend in Old Saybrook, CT on July 23 + 24 because I was too busy trying not to pass out from the heat. Good thing I was able to recuperate and regain my strength by sipping cocktails and dining at </span><a href="http://www.livsoysterbar.com/"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Livs's Oyster Bar</span></span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">, </span><a href="http://www.pennylanepub.net/"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Penny Lane Pub</span></span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> and </span><a href="http://www.aspenct.com/index_home.html"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Aspen</span></span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOumOE4IJtnUVp_oibILzG_Yg1HLTpLxoayi5lXE8rc_YQy_Qlz3vSR-4PMyu-0LmmdNeZLC2IGs_vZLebLXNGLFZ4BqVVD0SuG7Msl8fcrt9wBHhjrPu1SefCt5wW6gh9eg4E_XFQUvdO/s1600/noweights.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="230" naa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOumOE4IJtnUVp_oibILzG_Yg1HLTpLxoayi5lXE8rc_YQy_Qlz3vSR-4PMyu-0LmmdNeZLC2IGs_vZLebLXNGLFZ4BqVVD0SuG7Msl8fcrt9wBHhjrPu1SefCt5wW6gh9eg4E_XFQUvdO/s400/noweights.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">This is what happens to tents without weights..</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8nd_6T9O_ldp02ldxldGyg6iQFFFHhj983ixQJVxfjsIfNVtXK73ClfVIi24nEDOa-8yM9gN5PFGb6ki0xiGeyYj5AoAd27ICvGrfcpJxNLoxLxFzEKxtMKv3aMJIHv2JwAaxP5w5u_ac/s1600/societyofccc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" naa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8nd_6T9O_ldp02ldxldGyg6iQFFFHhj983ixQJVxfjsIfNVtXK73ClfVIi24nEDOa-8yM9gN5PFGb6ki0xiGeyYj5AoAd27ICvGrfcpJxNLoxLxFzEKxtMKv3aMJIHv2JwAaxP5w5u_ac/s400/societyofccc.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">My booth at the </span><a href="http://www.societyofcapecodcraftsmen.com/"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Society of Cape Cod Craftsmen</span></span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> show on August 9-11. A terrific show!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">**In other news, there are some new shops that now carry my art glass goods including </span><a href="http://sueb.do/"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sueb.do</span></span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> in New Seabury, </span><a href="http://www.mermaidsonmain.com/"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Mermaids on Main</span></span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> in Chatham, and </span><a href="http://www.homegrownartsandcrafts.com/"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">HomeGrown Arts and Crafts</span></span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> in Duxbury, MA.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please stop by and let them know I sent you.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Exhibitors from the <strong>North River Arts Festival</strong> on May 28 + 29:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://sisteriadesigns.com/"><strong>Sisteria Designs</strong></a> - colorful pendants created from repurposed materials.</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjacSTZGNjtvq6J4NlHPzhatvrACgVS9lUwU3DGdOhKpafi5KeLP_d-S67DmVB5x741x8XwYkbv-NbsXY5JUBkseT2bxRVFPEZXX8JRehDpTbIQqNigSR1XBs4jYzKvPRgS67whOXbclPB7/s1600/DSC_0154.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjacSTZGNjtvq6J4NlHPzhatvrACgVS9lUwU3DGdOhKpafi5KeLP_d-S67DmVB5x741x8XwYkbv-NbsXY5JUBkseT2bxRVFPEZXX8JRehDpTbIQqNigSR1XBs4jYzKvPRgS67whOXbclPB7/s400/DSC_0154.JPG" t8="true" width="400" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://www.shartlesculptures.com/"><strong>Len Shartle</strong></a> and his beautiful, earthy sculptures </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://www.rwilsonphoto.com/thewilsongallery.html"><strong>Ron Wilson</strong></a><strong> Photography</strong> - if you're in Plymouth Center, be sure to check out the Wilson & Heywood Gallery at 17 Main Street.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://www.dailygrommet.com/products/9-brooke-stanton-hand-dyed-silk-scarf"><strong>Brooke Stanton’s</strong></a> hand dyed scarf collection. Check out at all that color and her long locks!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Hard to believe that just a week earlier, <a href="http://www.twigsandheather.com/"><strong>Twigs & Heather</strong></a> and I were huddled together wearing gloves, hats and winter gear in Worcester at <strong>Start on the Street</strong>. </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhObk6sye-QqFWep7j-6FIpg7DlvikZ29usQvQhYoA4euPXIgwy83Ro2GIc5ergYUAItSUVWsLyQ1KigI0kkAAWqEYL-7hEnLGtWJxdUka66H4NGZo22OGDCwylK6cFHsL4CfGWKIUhlKWn/s1600/DSC_0108.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhObk6sye-QqFWep7j-6FIpg7DlvikZ29usQvQhYoA4euPXIgwy83Ro2GIc5ergYUAItSUVWsLyQ1KigI0kkAAWqEYL-7hEnLGtWJxdUka66H4NGZo22OGDCwylK6cFHsL4CfGWKIUhlKWn/s400/DSC_0108.JPG" t8="true" width="400" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Several friends have art exhibits this month in Boston and I was fortunate to attend the openings. </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">May 27: <a href="http://www.lotfgallery.com/#!"><strong>Lot F Gallery</strong></a></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> featuring paintings by <a href="http://www.p14ewright.com/"><strong>Percy Fortini-Wright</strong></a> and... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">and </span><a href="http://www.jamieoneillart.com/index.html"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Jamie O’Neill</strong></span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">May 12: South End Realty Group – Solo Show for <a href="http://www.seanfloodart.com/page4.php"><strong>Sean Flood</strong></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">My next stop is Connecticut for <a href="http://www.celebratewesthartford.com/"><strong>Celebrate! West Hartford</strong> </a>on June 11 & 12. Can’t wait!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></div>www.DaskenDesigns.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17462198149937586198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-960078411479805176.post-27752906056339768532011-05-10T12:58:00.000-07:002011-05-10T12:58:57.403-07:00Studio Move Update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgSv_rd9LchZmhYWw1pzqn_KBOWqNxLDYnHb4nR0v8U893RCsRMQ_GVD0ZDG1xD9_nzE5fEVvmpaMWz5cZ9Xdgv0X_-9nQfjTBuCHu_1RnBMZl1-NNpsdqjYYs2a2SNwD9X8ZeTPaatVzy/s1600/ddstudio.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgSv_rd9LchZmhYWw1pzqn_KBOWqNxLDYnHb4nR0v8U893RCsRMQ_GVD0ZDG1xD9_nzE5fEVvmpaMWz5cZ9Xdgv0X_-9nQfjTBuCHu_1RnBMZl1-NNpsdqjYYs2a2SNwD9X8ZeTPaatVzy/s400/ddstudio.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">So far this month I moved to my new studio in Abington, MA, shipped an order to a store in North Carolina, painted the walls of the new space (see pic below), and exhibited at the first outdoor show of the season.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m a little banged up from all the activity and lifting but everything's gone smoothly and I’m settling into the new place and work routine. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJuYiqS1nvquKH6HKs4xWnDhgDLJpphC3UAhUE0ua1U6zWiC4wGQ0e76l8u9Y8xU0d1SBDT_ZwZlLU2sRo8h15ZZDeSmyuNFYGOApEqMkkzlRlIs33z5IGnag2kXOp0jjFFO90YXaHZ_zh/s1600/blue-wall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="140" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJuYiqS1nvquKH6HKs4xWnDhgDLJpphC3UAhUE0ua1U6zWiC4wGQ0e76l8u9Y8xU0d1SBDT_ZwZlLU2sRo8h15ZZDeSmyuNFYGOApEqMkkzlRlIs33z5IGnag2kXOp0jjFFO90YXaHZ_zh/s400/blue-wall.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">This studio is a dream come true and I'll post more photos of the space as it comes together. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMIi_EjayHTNcNt1ZwT9NIQDBPuYjFXxPRQHxRBEUkm5-7kIaDMOvHrTT_LAMVJM8ybx7p0UXpUQSgWtW-V9DeRlWZ75XI0WEdUrRaE0ehHl_7Ukw7PDqM2-FMAjhzoZ3T1zMdd_hCANVB/s1600/andover1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="262" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMIi_EjayHTNcNt1ZwT9NIQDBPuYjFXxPRQHxRBEUkm5-7kIaDMOvHrTT_LAMVJM8ybx7p0UXpUQSgWtW-V9DeRlWZ75XI0WEdUrRaE0ehHl_7Ukw7PDqM2-FMAjhzoZ3T1zMdd_hCANVB/s400/andover1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">My set up in Andover at <a href="http://www.craftsinthepark.com/home"><strong>Crafts in the Park</strong></a>. 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margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">I’m getting ready to move my studio but before I forget, here’s a recap of recent events:</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://shop.lizaabelson.com/"><img border="0" height="151" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir9r12Kj3m6TtI9iidAAS9pn4hFTU_L9896O_gJf3ljg4L9-uuK3Rost09_Gg6fbysk4r6eMhPow0wbKScFvEnQcmNdm3kTPUGDV8OsrKEGwmlr7KHj6OzSdfTEDa5pzZ279QNlEVbP838/s400/bunting.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Stopped by my friend </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><a href="http://www.catalinaviejo.com/englishframeset.htm"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Catalina Viejo Lopez de Roda’s</span></b></a></span><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> opening reception at <a href="http://www.lordhobo.com/"><b><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">Lord Hobo</span></b></a>, 92 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA. <span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Her painting "<em>Three Sisters</em>" (below) is <i>amazing</i> so pop in for a bite, a drink and lots of beautiful art. </span></span></span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM1ZiePnm_ICANsOKymnVKH0yyfLjY9LPxz4lJNAGEVRavO9Iow6gTyW-nASZYSOb5nCy1Uj-DZ3GYHhSy-IoL5jobw9nIja-w2l44OvlDumO3LbsG-igwTsA52qXJd4qb9b_KX0Y9IFG6/s1600/3sisters.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM1ZiePnm_ICANsOKymnVKH0yyfLjY9LPxz4lJNAGEVRavO9Iow6gTyW-nASZYSOb5nCy1Uj-DZ3GYHhSy-IoL5jobw9nIja-w2l44OvlDumO3LbsG-igwTsA52qXJd4qb9b_KX0Y9IFG6/s400/3sisters.jpg" width="297" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">O</span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">pening reception at </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.northriverarts.org/index.html"><span style="color: windowtext;">North River Art Society’s</span></a></span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> juried <em>Focus on Figures</em> Show.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8IkgFgN7Njo72sMzBrSpZFskEsqTnAdSvyrw90PLDwKRP2fNiuQKTjRAP2fklyO4-jj_v4SA7E_5OMted_3KasSe02vg_2rnUGu5MFJuydW_PS7pAvCRgck6DpSkg-WRLpVbnCCdNQzLZ/s1600/NRAS-Figureshow.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRaFsP_U7xNBYcJzHtbwrebfy-KbpK9Ra6_U8wABtpSTSTzq8AmaXygaWV_c909kSKNXh5fZON1qTYl_OWzGdu8ZDzXbLhuuag5mZbM_y85u9aVxuHVCqtEUIDlYH9jw4Mdz_m02sblPgX/s1600/nras-paint.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="263" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRaFsP_U7xNBYcJzHtbwrebfy-KbpK9Ra6_U8wABtpSTSTzq8AmaXygaWV_c909kSKNXh5fZON1qTYl_OWzGdu8ZDzXbLhuuag5mZbM_y85u9aVxuHVCqtEUIDlYH9jw4Mdz_m02sblPgX/s400/nras-paint.JPG" width="400" /></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sipping vino and talking art with one of my fav ladies, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.rosfarbush.com/"><span style="color: windowtext;">Ros Farbush</span></a></b>. Her work will be on display at <a href="http://www.lenoreschneider.com/"><strong>Art on the Avenue Gallery</strong></a> in Hull, MA all summer long so stop in and say hello to owners Lenore and Bill. And for you painters out there, the gallery is a great spot to do some of your own <a href="http://www.lenoreschneider.com/usemystudio.htm">plein air painting</a>.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2SOyX0tNBNdhLv_KARJWt5eHgKnNr7zSsb0t9xH4GLEKIFkgZ_MuaikP1zQBSpND0N0xFjXa5Df8IFGx0_r8AMnFogQ09eIwlZ8UmhfFWoIFx60EfDUUnvW7RTA_piKLmrQrPCrpN2V2J/s1600/meandros.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="282" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2SOyX0tNBNdhLv_KARJWt5eHgKnNr7zSsb0t9xH4GLEKIFkgZ_MuaikP1zQBSpND0N0xFjXa5Df8IFGx0_r8AMnFogQ09eIwlZ8UmhfFWoIFx60EfDUUnvW7RTA_piKLmrQrPCrpN2V2J/s400/meandros.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Officially became a juried member of the <a href="http://www.societyofcapecodcraftsmen.com/index.html"><strong>Society of Cape Cod Craftsmen</strong></a>. The 59th annual show is on August 9-11 at Drummer Boy Park in Brewster, MA and I'm honored to be included. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVivDIeG0DO81AiKa8BQxzAOnl6QHMAVrBHT71LlTGPF1DoOb91ZrlElSVvwpoUSmkH3TNhWQqyDH0ZdZsUgeP-ITb1onD0UqV3iLvspmNkPbH4vnPnP5r6Gfe4YfzamEl3puuRgLvk0xO/s1600/sccc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVivDIeG0DO81AiKa8BQxzAOnl6QHMAVrBHT71LlTGPF1DoOb91ZrlElSVvwpoUSmkH3TNhWQqyDH0ZdZsUgeP-ITb1onD0UqV3iLvspmNkPbH4vnPnP5r6Gfe4YfzamEl3puuRgLvk0xO/s400/sccc.jpg" width="327" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Oh, and I mentioned the moving thing, right? So much fun to pack up an entire studio. </span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjKsNFln4pv1g5VIUxoM8a35m-s2BDEIN4jViSdEhSNta05vbNiUULjsi9FwVPjVtSIq6wtVh4_R02IFnK1LXcHB53WF_TWiKpr7NhuZm-EQ54Jpsg7KUe1DVpfTu3ECjTk_Nh7ndctSw3/s1600/move1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjKsNFln4pv1g5VIUxoM8a35m-s2BDEIN4jViSdEhSNta05vbNiUULjsi9FwVPjVtSIq6wtVh4_R02IFnK1LXcHB53WF_TWiKpr7NhuZm-EQ54Jpsg7KUe1DVpfTu3ECjTk_Nh7ndctSw3/s400/move1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXSRmUfwS3UDBAzMUZDOKRUh_Hgcr_nJLWx6YWGASHQ-aAA_Pl0yeb-PDSS1Y1MDngYsHENM05CMFvMcOn_kr3sTHU6KaI742HUdSNX6ozwQdeYMTGe24_b1po-8itnw-Yj2MzzGDDg5Ij/s1600/move4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="286" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXSRmUfwS3UDBAzMUZDOKRUh_Hgcr_nJLWx6YWGASHQ-aAA_Pl0yeb-PDSS1Y1MDngYsHENM05CMFvMcOn_kr3sTHU6KaI742HUdSNX6ozwQdeYMTGe24_b1po-8itnw-Yj2MzzGDDg5Ij/s400/move4.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Huw071lwQ6dR_1ZgXwyF-HfQTyEeqqtZKWvEOQADpdfgaU3km7qywHZq7BhOVBJry0VqkBo5X5Xvs7qg8s1KNBwMeEn05aw35DPOXQu7SVZbMFthCreQcwhyphenhyphen36KpChkj5H1858C-4tIG/s1600/move3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Huw071lwQ6dR_1ZgXwyF-HfQTyEeqqtZKWvEOQADpdfgaU3km7qywHZq7BhOVBJry0VqkBo5X5Xvs7qg8s1KNBwMeEn05aw35DPOXQu7SVZbMFthCreQcwhyphenhyphen36KpChkj5H1858C-4tIG/s400/move3.JPG" width="297" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Buca, super kitty to the rescue, surveying the obscene amount of stuff and being helpful as usual, shedding, chewing, barfing and don't forget sleeping, all while keeping good company. He's the best.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWDYj0d5bxlykbcDinEE-pp5Uew4azPcxnEkb7dKZPl0A3y-t9AzAmSRN6rv1ueRhFFqSmV-7a8joKqwI6mWfBVlqmgkmmoCyYIqtKeZ_PewDtlZmV8H_comHCAaxvTCoIXTljQD7rUUa8/s1600/Buca.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWDYj0d5bxlykbcDinEE-pp5Uew4azPcxnEkb7dKZPl0A3y-t9AzAmSRN6rv1ueRhFFqSmV-7a8joKqwI6mWfBVlqmgkmmoCyYIqtKeZ_PewDtlZmV8H_comHCAaxvTCoIXTljQD7rUUa8/s400/Buca.JPG" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div></div>www.DaskenDesigns.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17462198149937586198noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-960078411479805176.post-85796181823085844722011-04-11T14:14:00.000-07:002011-04-11T14:14:48.450-07:00April News...<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">It's been a busy month gearing up for the craft show season, filling store orders and trying to squeeze in some time to paint.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The juggling act continues <em>not so flawlessly</em> but it helps to know that there are exciting things on the horizon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First, a recap of the weekend:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6SAlhzIKBTyrci1G9nNuX5fRUMcXfafpV9SoMqt625BX-jG9u7EbiqzIeTgfU4hpagTtusK8C3Id-kOUv88DrZMSQjBFNq7mYJ2vsQIm4NfST4SEBT472lJxFimQsYOwufuj4MInyXF6_/s1600/UG2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6SAlhzIKBTyrci1G9nNuX5fRUMcXfafpV9SoMqt625BX-jG9u7EbiqzIeTgfU4hpagTtusK8C3Id-kOUv88DrZMSQjBFNq7mYJ2vsQIm4NfST4SEBT472lJxFimQsYOwufuj4MInyXF6_/s400/UG2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><a href="http://www.uforgegallery.com/">UFORGE Gallery</a></strong> on Centre Street in Jamaica Plan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The opening reception was so packed, there was a line to get in. Good times.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgg1QSj38IRmkYnqjlUBVBilVfKLZNdBOt1OXIdUNl7vgEfUmWKe2Cv1Q_cOVReCJ1sJm19D-IF6aBBsB8vD4cA-l0ioDqshQTFmO1AfkNVzGq-L-vch-oz-vbQyi1_wDlv5sBBfjcIqgZ/s1600/UG3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgg1QSj38IRmkYnqjlUBVBilVfKLZNdBOt1OXIdUNl7vgEfUmWKe2Cv1Q_cOVReCJ1sJm19D-IF6aBBsB8vD4cA-l0ioDqshQTFmO1AfkNVzGq-L-vch-oz-vbQyi1_wDlv5sBBfjcIqgZ/s400/UG3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">(that's my "Mermaid Girl" painting above, part of the Art Deco exhibit)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpmJ-WoM3W3bMEb_2pqKnCiuyBVbU6ODYLKgvCLSkCsTyBuKuFl9cHHnnYHdLEFi5CPstqfyDuUAnfYtBum0eUsf0D78n9bccK8KdgNIcgdKSvcFRDM1Y_H5NRO_UwOPPXdv-PDr7_nx2u/s1600/dasken.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpmJ-WoM3W3bMEb_2pqKnCiuyBVbU6ODYLKgvCLSkCsTyBuKuFl9cHHnnYHdLEFi5CPstqfyDuUAnfYtBum0eUsf0D78n9bccK8KdgNIcgdKSvcFRDM1Y_H5NRO_UwOPPXdv-PDr7_nx2u/s400/dasken.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://www.rhodycraft100.com/"><strong>CRAFTOPIA</strong></a><strong>:</strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Another great show at the Hope Artiste Village in Pawtucket, RI.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The turnout was fantastic and while I was surrounded by many talented artists and designers, here are just a few I haven’t mentioned before/recently (for the full list of talent, click <a href="http://www.rhodycraft100.com/">here</a>):</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnRADWsXluxpqI0gj5WThJZSvL3nkjxWwdk87RIDG3ZbjYnvBPJSUa4nM6JuFb6RJErPAFCYFXYPs2cy5zKXF_Uv4PQd-Y1ZSxAB_ExSVy8lk6Hv51j5HFY-a2OFT8cV8XeMzAhv0K_50F/s1600/Doug.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnRADWsXluxpqI0gj5WThJZSvL3nkjxWwdk87RIDG3ZbjYnvBPJSUa4nM6JuFb6RJErPAFCYFXYPs2cy5zKXF_Uv4PQd-Y1ZSxAB_ExSVy8lk6Hv51j5HFY-a2OFT8cV8XeMzAhv0K_50F/s400/Doug.JPG" width="397" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://hockmanphotography.com/"><strong>Hockman Photography</strong></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZNDwKY7INpA2UZrd9zEBMFoxloT8NUBul7d7m0tnGOCCQiwduRiHcOd_v8yZBIKzZ_bNwLxK7NPPwL21OmYlF0eSKN-vU2xeeIxjvjoY_lL583I0M3yQdG2aYAuOb9cuBbqfyrN8TSFSc/s1600/bumblebee.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZNDwKY7INpA2UZrd9zEBMFoxloT8NUBul7d7m0tnGOCCQiwduRiHcOd_v8yZBIKzZ_bNwLxK7NPPwL21OmYlF0eSKN-vU2xeeIxjvjoY_lL583I0M3yQdG2aYAuOb9cuBbqfyrN8TSFSc/s400/bumblebee.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bumblebellydesigns"><strong>Bumble Belly Designs</strong></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrnTu6R5VItz-HgZASZ5F8z3VeDLNjzL_DwIj_mLZ5lkn-SczicbJ96FvGkJL3tdvXWrXG_pYkHdt5pfqQtDN-Y_gDhWp6vqJeBF6_kgtxj2BEQyqN1WlHpDz97Mzw5BM3WjHSKHhBptyW/s1600/Casher.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrnTu6R5VItz-HgZASZ5F8z3VeDLNjzL_DwIj_mLZ5lkn-SczicbJ96FvGkJL3tdvXWrXG_pYkHdt5pfqQtDN-Y_gDhWp6vqJeBF6_kgtxj2BEQyqN1WlHpDz97Mzw5BM3WjHSKHhBptyW/s400/Casher.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><a href="http://www.amycasher.com/index.htm">Amy Casher Jewelry</a></strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Some Exciting News</strong>. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For those who can’t make it to a show or aren’t close to one of the shops carrying my work, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve added an <a href="http://shop.lizaabelson.com/"><strong>online shop</strong></a> to my website that features a small selection of items including seasonal, one of a kind goods and the stuff I make all year round.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And it’ll be a whole lot easier to do and create all of this... IN MY NEW STUDIO!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaIaGJpSNty7zHeodp3MOd4XQXWB7axYLsy7I4rAjXnZJ8Sq7x1xTf8udB4gVPuekhmCF8HOAN8T-eyHhS4h6iPsxZKWtszN7WV90v-kybxGe2wC8HMPjymjBwIlrb1boGYIWWjyOUn_hm/s1600/newspot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaIaGJpSNty7zHeodp3MOd4XQXWB7axYLsy7I4rAjXnZJ8Sq7x1xTf8udB4gVPuekhmCF8HOAN8T-eyHhS4h6iPsxZKWtszN7WV90v-kybxGe2wC8HMPjymjBwIlrb1boGYIWWjyOUn_hm/s400/newspot.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>I’m so freaking excited (!!!!!)… <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>details to come but here’s a small taste.</span></div>www.DaskenDesigns.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17462198149937586198noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-960078411479805176.post-54061350422223636702011-03-29T13:24:00.000-07:002011-03-29T13:24:51.989-07:00UForge Gallery + CRAFTOPIA<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8-MAlFV2w6OitCqspsBJrdfk2po0Imdhp6YqRJ0GOUMQN5lVJuZ5LHj4d_KOIy5iAuB7imEie9rdgoZCVj9wGIEKK8HKhpTor7GAakak3qFx90sr-SPy3gpbx0a9vLP1gfpebRi09ZjeG/s1600/uforgegall.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8-MAlFV2w6OitCqspsBJrdfk2po0Imdhp6YqRJ0GOUMQN5lVJuZ5LHj4d_KOIy5iAuB7imEie9rdgoZCVj9wGIEKK8HKhpTor7GAakak3qFx90sr-SPy3gpbx0a9vLP1gfpebRi09ZjeG/s400/uforgegall.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">After a long break from painting, I’ve been working, <em>more like struggling</em>, on 2 paintings for an April exhibit at <a href="http://www.uforgegallery.com/"><strong>UForge Gallery</strong></a> in Jamaica Plain (767 Centre Street).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s a new gallery with an admirable mission to foster creativity and art accessibility to both artists and the community in general.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The opening reception is on <strong>Saturday, April 9<sup>th</sup> from 6-8pm</strong> and I’m looking forward to seeing what <a href="http://www.dogdevilstudio.com/live/"><strong><em>Rob Festa</em></strong></a>, photographer and UForge’s co-owner has done with the space.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> W</span>hile you're there, be sure to stop by <strong><a href="http://salmagundiboston.blogspot.com/">Salmagundi</a></strong>, a most fabulous hat and accessories boutique right next door.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAEJbGVkRfVbA4hkF_JRZPdZWRirF58CLLwfMWLO_VPDEYEtIhyIjaSjUw-TI9dZTdy45hcG3JjGmy6Whr1RMpwAHRAit1cop1vE0oShWcgape4YfDylYUouoQTUvxtlhJza7YVqLHiKFI/s1600/store_3_11_082.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="321" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAEJbGVkRfVbA4hkF_JRZPdZWRirF58CLLwfMWLO_VPDEYEtIhyIjaSjUw-TI9dZTdy45hcG3JjGmy6Whr1RMpwAHRAit1cop1vE0oShWcgape4YfDylYUouoQTUvxtlhJza7YVqLHiKFI/s400/store_3_11_082.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Also mark your calendars for the <a href="http://www.rhodycraft100.com/"><strong>CRAFTOPIA</strong></a> in Pawtucket, Rhode Island on <strong>Sunday, April 10<sup>th</sup></strong> <strong>from 10am to 4pm</strong>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There’s a fantastic lineup of 75 local designers and artists along with delish food and offerings from yummy area restaurants.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Definitely a worthwhile trip to find something handmade and unique for yourself or a loved one!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWj8cUqMEngfJYH8-G_kw_PHWweEZI9tTykyMFc1jKHfgTxdSVxGeeQ8xVlUpw_-4qBbamj7DACgm81YUfY1ET8CPM3aNEmM7umsUVGkAHfdCuTvW12QlRI7ZRkdLbDJ5yn9gwg1o0rDNl/s1600/droppedImage_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="271" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWj8cUqMEngfJYH8-G_kw_PHWweEZI9tTykyMFc1jKHfgTxdSVxGeeQ8xVlUpw_-4qBbamj7DACgm81YUfY1ET8CPM3aNEmM7umsUVGkAHfdCuTvW12QlRI7ZRkdLbDJ5yn9gwg1o0rDNl/s400/droppedImage_1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Lastly, I leave you with some evidence from today's walk along Commonwealth Avenue that SPRING is officially upon us. yay.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvjGc7-VR9cHeFp4bgJqTSjyJ7E5MrdTEAM2BKmYnCsHqFmzUb2C5iBvAjWvv6oXVfoXglABCUI6dTAYVO1iDGgjL8a-k2lFztZ6cjpLdOUsqe6EqC5y6lDaCOpmK5_wAJlFxbGviMkBuV/s1600/flowers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvjGc7-VR9cHeFp4bgJqTSjyJ7E5MrdTEAM2BKmYnCsHqFmzUb2C5iBvAjWvv6oXVfoXglABCUI6dTAYVO1iDGgjL8a-k2lFztZ6cjpLdOUsqe6EqC5y6lDaCOpmK5_wAJlFxbGviMkBuV/s400/flowers.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div>www.DaskenDesigns.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17462198149937586198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-960078411479805176.post-91150403674219406912011-03-21T09:27:00.000-07:002011-03-21T09:27:29.517-07:00Spring Cleaning<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl7W_5Dv70bDaNe6fX3kQr6aePGXLt1lCSHzF5JjgYaB53UfrTQr7uuVtcINg4MwVzGIS5H9XwmCZ-PUxnEg27a68o8YYaXNDaTS8MjcXOoObWsMEqrnprzcwg-zETMqcWjXaah_OujD31/s1600/studio1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl7W_5Dv70bDaNe6fX3kQr6aePGXLt1lCSHzF5JjgYaB53UfrTQr7uuVtcINg4MwVzGIS5H9XwmCZ-PUxnEg27a68o8YYaXNDaTS8MjcXOoObWsMEqrnprzcwg-zETMqcWjXaah_OujD31/s400/studio1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">There's nothing like working in a well-organized, neat space and t</span>his weekend was the perfect opportunity to squeeze in some much needed cleaning. But I also made sure to get out of the studio and take a quick walk for some fresh air and gorgeous ocean views.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> I'm so lucky to have <em>this</em> as my late afternoon reward after a long weekend in the studio.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3TFzcMzv1wCElA-Ojjhby64JLQMEYrgBHRVPb2sx1XEZN86KbU5aRSavNCFZ5ruR5P1YvNv29rXtDLOVLRWjQdahWVjowifxif6jAoWtnlj-_WbSSuKuO1A_LmpK6_fQyCd323wFQpboo/s1600/plymouth+in+march+2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3TFzcMzv1wCElA-Ojjhby64JLQMEYrgBHRVPb2sx1XEZN86KbU5aRSavNCFZ5ruR5P1YvNv29rXtDLOVLRWjQdahWVjowifxif6jAoWtnlj-_WbSSuKuO1A_LmpK6_fQyCd323wFQpboo/s400/plymouth+in+march+2011.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: x-small;"><em>Plymouth in March</em></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Mark you calendar: <strong>Thursday, March 31<sup>st</sup> from 6 to 9pm</strong> (an evening event) at <a href="http://www.neighborhood-club.com/index.php">The Neighborhood Club</a> in Quincy, 27 Glendale Road.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Spring Fling Shopping Event with over 30 vendors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Admission is $5- and proceeds benefit the enrichment fund for children in foster care. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>www.DaskenDesigns.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17462198149937586198noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-960078411479805176.post-63752137913905159972011-03-01T14:01:00.000-08:002011-03-01T14:01:11.799-08:00ARTWORKS PURCHASE (or scam)<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Since I receive "art scam" emails pretty frequently and I heard a while back about an artist in Maine getting her bank account cleaned out, I thought I'd share the most recent scam email from my inbox. You know, just in case a similar message finds its way to yours and you're wondering, "what's this?". They typically follow a pattern of ridiculous, open-ended inquiry, questions and proposals. And then if you reply, they want to send you a check for WAY over the amount of the price of your artwork. I'm not 100% sure what they do, but their mission is to get your moolah. So while we know your art is awesome, they're not interested in it. So my best advice: DELETE the email. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Good day to you.</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong></strong></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>I am so excited that I came across of your work on internet search, I am interested in purchasing these creative artworks from you.</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
<strong></strong></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Paintings</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Let me know their various prices. and how much discounts are you going to give? I will be happy to have these selected artworks hung in our new home in South Africa. As well, I want you to take out the shipping cost. I have been in touch with a shipping firm that will be shipping other house decoratives.</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
<strong></strong></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>We are traveling from our Seattle home to our new apartment as soon as possible. On Paying for the artworks, I will be glad to pay you with a Money Order or Cashier`s check in US funds that can be easily cashed at your local bank, please let me know on how to proceed for the payment of the creative artworks.</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
<strong></strong></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>I will await your advise on how to proceed. Have a wonderful day.</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</div>www.DaskenDesigns.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17462198149937586198noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-960078411479805176.post-89865116297125205852011-02-21T18:11:00.000-08:002011-02-21T18:11:04.270-08:00Fish for the Arts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhThltWVmp0xtbLVk8uWtp7LbgGbbZrLgokjo7-Yq7K_R8r_cmWYKVgrlAPfBR94fzaz14SeUKPW5BWXuBiciN928xgGV_HN5TYpCEb6CeF9pD0y6fEO501tsErqDsdijOs9jgBumaKJbhr/s1600/DSC_085000330204.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhThltWVmp0xtbLVk8uWtp7LbgGbbZrLgokjo7-Yq7K_R8r_cmWYKVgrlAPfBR94fzaz14SeUKPW5BWXuBiciN928xgGV_HN5TYpCEb6CeF9pD0y6fEO501tsErqDsdijOs9jgBumaKJbhr/s400/DSC_085000330204.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I was recently invited to participate in an event called <i><b>Fish for the Arts</b></i> sponsored by the Cultural Center of Cape Cod. If you're familiar with the outdoor exhibit from a few years back involving <i>Cows</i> that were painted/decorated by various artists and then auctioned off for charity, this is a similar concept. With <b><i><a href="http://www.cultural-center.org/index.htm">Fish For the Arts</a></i></b>, my challenge is to take a 3 foot fish and transform it using the medium of my choice. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAi8gDhQA1EXbS0t0wAq3dkHqN0psIHAx2zsULvRKmCAukm0Z7Vn8hnG02AKjNKBKQxdkmJXy-dMAZrOmYmlessSS5TUc1lyD_8tqRJjuFcWo4qsVdfH4ikdvZkfvF-zy91J7Cv5qIQlFc/s1600/DSC_085100340205.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAi8gDhQA1EXbS0t0wAq3dkHqN0psIHAx2zsULvRKmCAukm0Z7Vn8hnG02AKjNKBKQxdkmJXy-dMAZrOmYmlessSS5TUc1lyD_8tqRJjuFcWo4qsVdfH4ikdvZkfvF-zy91J7Cv5qIQlFc/s400/DSC_085100340205.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After weeks of tripping over the enormous box containing the fish, I finally broke down and opened it. It was shocking to discover that inside the box was, in fact, not just a wooden cutout of a fish but a highly detailed, 3-D, painted replica, glass eye included, of a fish (forgive me for not knowing the exact kind). So I rested <i>fishie</i> on the countertop and let him reside there for a few days while I tried to figure out what the hell to do with him. The possibilities being endless (and overwhelming) coupled with my need to do something other than cut glass and solder, my brain was in overdrive and totally inspired. It was the perfect time to take on the "fish" challenge and since he's not officially due until June, for once, I'm not procrastinating. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBwMYKDoZol5ULr9lp6_Fpu7Wju9kIb7jglel85yU662-wvILhVoAKYNwPW-XbTIhZYZEUxwrRHSi7MKzTLoFijzuTdhD2wZaLVqT9AvKwyT_clAnsKnQ28yVDKdQ61PqVDigdWg6RxxOA/s1600/DSC_085200350206.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBwMYKDoZol5ULr9lp6_Fpu7Wju9kIb7jglel85yU662-wvILhVoAKYNwPW-XbTIhZYZEUxwrRHSi7MKzTLoFijzuTdhD2wZaLVqT9AvKwyT_clAnsKnQ28yVDKdQ61PqVDigdWg6RxxOA/s400/DSC_085200350206.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">My goal: To do something different and transformational but also connected to my style and work as a painter and stained glass artist. I'm not exactly sure when the idea hit me, but I decided to take inspiration from my stained glass projects and go from there. So without over thinking things, I chose a simple palette of blue and green (and copper for the fins).. and I just attacked that fish! As a finishing touch, I replaced the awful glass eye with one of my aqua pendants. Et voila! Here is the new Fishie ready for <b><i>Fish For the Arts</i></b>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9GsQ2_QaWU14uJ-PaAA2Qv4dxkIads_4LYfwpAW4bF6rHlNcwZAfFZwra_WsjsjlJk7m-JcN7cxK34yTn75upBepCYlTo779VToB2FJESgaGRq1aWhBisfKzmZdJxb0Dw1jmr3dk8TH8o/s1600/DSC_085800410207.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9GsQ2_QaWU14uJ-PaAA2Qv4dxkIads_4LYfwpAW4bF6rHlNcwZAfFZwra_WsjsjlJk7m-JcN7cxK34yTn75upBepCYlTo779VToB2FJESgaGRq1aWhBisfKzmZdJxb0Dw1jmr3dk8TH8o/s400/DSC_085800410207.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(click on image to see larger view)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The FISH will be on display at various locations throughout the Cape.. details to follow.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijrI-334GQ2K4GDzcd5K4f_OAbtCvBqCBn60CStVO9Iu_77wZ4rkW7znb4bq7BetH77UYCU_ggdsNK6EVkYbDSWyHJ_3IwmaPDLDTox22ydbAVuyoFVXoWFZ5PXqcfp5hF17ATmIFk7bko/s1600/DSC_085900420208.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijrI-334GQ2K4GDzcd5K4f_OAbtCvBqCBn60CStVO9Iu_77wZ4rkW7znb4bq7BetH77UYCU_ggdsNK6EVkYbDSWyHJ_3IwmaPDLDTox22ydbAVuyoFVXoWFZ5PXqcfp5hF17ATmIFk7bko/s400/DSC_085900420208.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>www.DaskenDesigns.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17462198149937586198noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-960078411479805176.post-8424635071324332132011-02-14T09:35:00.000-08:002011-02-14T09:35:22.706-08:00February Finds<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9D32ClxWfY7ry_odGozvwFys9kYRD7cIArBmx5pLxCVYYRayhxfGeUMrn6nQ-laqjErp-d7XuCcaVa6Srejcb6FvPzIdAPDabhQj-NC3UaM7qtb5wiZ6r8AaYT4UpQW7UBHCedXxIGnQn/s1600/blog10.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9D32ClxWfY7ry_odGozvwFys9kYRD7cIArBmx5pLxCVYYRayhxfGeUMrn6nQ-laqjErp-d7XuCcaVa6Srejcb6FvPzIdAPDabhQj-NC3UaM7qtb5wiZ6r8AaYT4UpQW7UBHCedXxIGnQn/s400/blog10.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">After the last few snow-filled weeks, it was fantastic to get out and spend the day with 80 of my closest crafty pals at the <strong>Cabin Fever Craft show</strong> in Boston. M</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">y immediate neighbors were fabulous and multi-talented:</span></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc24lIA-OjcJVRx6j4qWJnr5lL2K-LpsngUlhPG4rewFgNHXQxxpKQSoD5d-DSRWKuqsHkgnQPgqBcRWl20kXMb94Q-_kE8aXEamvS3u5fPb3cSei29yyeTqddZqvTh129Eqo8t-xfZono/s1600/blog8.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc24lIA-OjcJVRx6j4qWJnr5lL2K-LpsngUlhPG4rewFgNHXQxxpKQSoD5d-DSRWKuqsHkgnQPgqBcRWl20kXMb94Q-_kE8aXEamvS3u5fPb3cSei29yyeTqddZqvTh129Eqo8t-xfZono/s400/blog8.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/newmoonstudio"><strong>New Moon Studio</strong> </a>- Colorful, modern ceramics </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6sjOV23gA7jppVsaman8iuAdlEDyC-94vyvCmXcD5sXWe9kYgdhXGdpiDn4VXB3zj4M2qrM6SXCD3PTepVfhDgqIV1g6sCHVeLTmYJEyc7ZsesyuH4v6L2dNVG_S1hRzqvE6vyHyz1rJ5/s1600/blog9.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6sjOV23gA7jppVsaman8iuAdlEDyC-94vyvCmXcD5sXWe9kYgdhXGdpiDn4VXB3zj4M2qrM6SXCD3PTepVfhDgqIV1g6sCHVeLTmYJEyc7ZsesyuH4v6L2dNVG_S1hRzqvE6vyHyz1rJ5/s400/blog9.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://www.bg2770design.com/"><strong>BG2770design</strong></a> - Husband and wife team designing up a storm</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Surrounded by all these lovely things, overwhelmed by the creative energy in the room and not be able to sit still (think <em>shpilkes</em>), I lost complete control and went home with some very awesome things.</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpcQ314rq2l3OD13r4QlpfKA0BWtLHHfZcUHb_i-Ac-MOC9DtnkwR_eGV5ZF5olK71dJApNUItWuBIsw_XnS3PecveMW7foaDXy3roLgPRLsBm_tv7SQxDKJKroT9H2YW8oOBjMgvdDvxo/s1600/blog1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpcQ314rq2l3OD13r4QlpfKA0BWtLHHfZcUHb_i-Ac-MOC9DtnkwR_eGV5ZF5olK71dJApNUItWuBIsw_XnS3PecveMW7foaDXy3roLgPRLsBm_tv7SQxDKJKroT9H2YW8oOBjMgvdDvxo/s400/blog1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">A <em>HEART</em> bookmark by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/agambroult"><strong>AG Ambroult</strong></a> now nestled comfortably in my current read <em><a href="http://www.jennifergilmore.net/">“Something Red”</a></em> by the talented and beautiful <strong>Jennifer Gilmore</strong>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> And, ok, I admit it, I <em>may</em> have also purchased a pair of AG Ambroult <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/54986423/circus-circles-earrings">Circus Circle earrings</a>.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3jEcBvLTm-1RR4dp6YZuvnpQ22Q4aT7_PG_4dOtPV6gIjDSnIUcelVldERDq6exIMvD1gHqBgEn4C59hL7Jw29w_fFwhur7V0W39ah_Y5QLtCf53i6uf1SYbfvDrJnVHhkM1vzjfaEPO8/s1600/blog2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3jEcBvLTm-1RR4dp6YZuvnpQ22Q4aT7_PG_4dOtPV6gIjDSnIUcelVldERDq6exIMvD1gHqBgEn4C59hL7Jw29w_fFwhur7V0W39ah_Y5QLtCf53i6uf1SYbfvDrJnVHhkM1vzjfaEPO8/s400/blog2.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">This pottery created by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hijackedceramics"><strong>Hijacked Ceramics</strong></a> somehow found its way onto my desk (what the??)... and I won't even mention the gorgeous wooden wall plaque that's now hanging in my living room. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_dXM5b6nI7ZPoky_p2jTUDse4w1IIYNaUGHHIgEsH1KBIEuZkxvT5D1Yj57aQGdPa8g6VRd_OY0oh2J1UxzGM09Og8VKsjhSw7cabkrKMqB9up34FWbvJG5MAlr_0OXewhRSz1zkVregT/s1600/blog7.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="343" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_dXM5b6nI7ZPoky_p2jTUDse4w1IIYNaUGHHIgEsH1KBIEuZkxvT5D1Yj57aQGdPa8g6VRd_OY0oh2J1UxzGM09Og8VKsjhSw7cabkrKMqB9up34FWbvJG5MAlr_0OXewhRSz1zkVregT/s400/blog7.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Anyhoo, on a somewhat unrelated note, I came across this foldable, wooden shelf (which also has wheels!!) on recent trip to my local antique shop. So yesterday, I finally got to use this super duper, functional, easily transportable creation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now I just need to work on keeping it tidy.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div>www.DaskenDesigns.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17462198149937586198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-960078411479805176.post-56228452005548847672011-01-14T12:06:00.000-08:002011-01-14T12:06:01.670-08:00Custom Work – To Do or Not To Do?<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">While most of my custom work experiences have been positive, there have been a few bumps in the road. As a result, I've learned a thing or two and here are some tips that you might find helpful when considering this as an option:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">1. <strong>DO WHAT YOU DO BEST</strong>: If you specialize in small, pet portraits and someone asks you to do a large, abstract sculpture, you might want to pass. The customer may love your style and think you totally rock but your style may not translate well into a different subject matter, medium or format.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">2. <strong>EXPERIMENTATION</strong>: Like many artists, I’ve had some amazing experiences when faced with a new challenge. And experimentation is an integral part of an artist's creative development and growth. That said, I've learned the hard way to reserve that process for non-commission projects. See point #1.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">3. <strong>I DON’T LIKE IT</strong>: There's a possibility you'll hear that indelible phrase and then have to fix/adjust/start over/call it quits. In one instance, I re-worked a portrait four times before the customer accepted it and even then, I didn’t get the feeling that she was thrilled. My vision (of beautiful) was not shared by my customer and it was frustrating. But as a result of this experience, I learned a few things. First, that I might need to invest more time into a custom piece than I'd spend on a comparable non-custom piece and second, that I should factor this into my work plan and fee. And for those eternal optimists who don't enjoy my 'worst case scenario' concerns, there’s also a good chance you’ll make an awesome piece that your customer loves <em>instantly</em>.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">4. <strong>CONTRACT</strong>: Simply put, do it. It eliminates confusion. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">a. Your name, business name and contact information<br />
b. Customer’s name and contact information</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">c. Project’s scope – outline what you intend to make/do</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">d. Materials</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">e. Dimensions</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">f. Price</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">g. Timeframe</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">h. What’s included and what’s extra (site visits, photo shoot, sketches, framing, samples, proofs, delivery, installation, etc.)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">i. Return Policy (yes or no)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">j. Deposit (refundable or not)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">k. Shipping/Delivery/Pick-up</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">5. <strong>GREEN LIGHT</strong>: Ok, so you’re totally excited to get started. But wait, did you get the official go ahead? In the scheme of things, it’s not a big deal if you don’t and you create the piece. But what happens if the customer doesn’t want it? What if it’s something you'd have difficulty selling to someone else (think portrait of Nana and grandkids). Unless you want to add that new piece to your own collection, keep this in mind.</span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">6. <strong>DEPOSIT</strong>: You could require a non-refundable fee in the event the customer doesn’t end up buying the piece. This ensures that you receive some compensation for your time. Or you could request a deposit (partial payment) to confirm the project or cover material expenses, etc. Or do neither, it's your call. </span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">7. <strong>RETURN/REFUND POLICY</strong>: This can range from “NO returns on custom work” to “a flat fee/restocking fee within 30/60/90 days” to “100% money back guarantee”. It all depends on your comfort level, your medium, your price range, and how you want to run your business. Whatever you decide, it’s helpful to think this through <em>prior</em> to a situation arising. Hint, hint.</span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">8. <strong>NO, THANK YOU</strong>: Cut yourself some slack. If you’re not 100% comfortable with the project, for ANY reason, trust your instincts. Just. Say. No.</span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">9. <strong>SPREAD THE WORD</strong>: If you have good experiences, positive customer feedback and want to increase this aspect of your business, let people know that you do custom work! Highlight it as an option on your website, business cards, postcards, emails, social networks or wherever you’re exhibiting your work. Referrals from satisfied customers and photos of completed projects have a big impact too!</span></div></div></div></div></div></div>www.DaskenDesigns.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17462198149937586198noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-960078411479805176.post-39149506804895801662010-12-06T09:50:00.000-08:002010-12-06T09:50:33.178-08:00Early December Update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3SOegsuFCOPIww_xXqvFKysVFMdmz65tBC05s0cUR1xr2WOGwl1rjAnqqZkDJHfm61vmMueQsCsJ5wub3ECdMLGm1gziARjqAPgoQsrHsTvRP0NhaGJwyFvnTjSU1rE2DukpLQiZRUhBK/s1600/DSC_0737.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3SOegsuFCOPIww_xXqvFKysVFMdmz65tBC05s0cUR1xr2WOGwl1rjAnqqZkDJHfm61vmMueQsCsJ5wub3ECdMLGm1gziARjqAPgoQsrHsTvRP0NhaGJwyFvnTjSU1rE2DukpLQiZRUhBK/s400/DSC_0737.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Another fantastic weekend spent in Norwell and Newton.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Thank you, thank you, thank you! </span>Wow, I’m a little overwhelmed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As usual I get such great ideas when talking to people at shows and I just can’t wait to get back to the studio and create new designs. But first, I’ll take a deep breath and reflect on this weekend’s wonderfulness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6di8ej5hKLGyKkuTJpQCTySA0jfstMFD4oluRlQIUzbdB4rYbPvTnyWt-XwaeWPEmAoedkfFnbFhtEX3qTEpoSalqE_8gbKqni4BsPCPmxvcYNWtDN7eZ9hVJCxaYCBL3rXqyiShRDGeU/s1600/DSC_0740.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6di8ej5hKLGyKkuTJpQCTySA0jfstMFD4oluRlQIUzbdB4rYbPvTnyWt-XwaeWPEmAoedkfFnbFhtEX3qTEpoSalqE_8gbKqni4BsPCPmxvcYNWtDN7eZ9hVJCxaYCBL3rXqyiShRDGeU/s400/DSC_0740.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">For the record, I'm totally in LOVE with this building.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJupAmZmNYsZkfa9t37Mq_PxvH4fvLdmFwZNNKkPYrfSNZeF83XCjuaQvRXmW_6p3-FpMj2E0CX4wPPSVXH1IvDukustTuOORfL1Bsc02Y9xN1vfgLDhkGx1IsZllXy8x3aiUc4EiAjkgu/s1600/DSC_0730.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJupAmZmNYsZkfa9t37Mq_PxvH4fvLdmFwZNNKkPYrfSNZeF83XCjuaQvRXmW_6p3-FpMj2E0CX4wPPSVXH1IvDukustTuOORfL1Bsc02Y9xN1vfgLDhkGx1IsZllXy8x3aiUc4EiAjkgu/s400/DSC_0730.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">and I LOVE showing in this room at the James Library.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Le2Y9lOJklb-HCJM87VTMIO_rsqCVzCayMl7brD4Ku2uXMus7py6TLwanSYCM_PqYXQqdXgR8n9Yf9drlO2tMfnoMI6yzhYTqvA49V9KevC6i53OYycW_f4SsZBVb8XzehsQ40M5Gsu7/s1600/DSC_0738.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Le2Y9lOJklb-HCJM87VTMIO_rsqCVzCayMl7brD4Ku2uXMus7py6TLwanSYCM_PqYXQqdXgR8n9Yf9drlO2tMfnoMI6yzhYTqvA49V9KevC6i53OYycW_f4SsZBVb8XzehsQ40M5Gsu7/s400/DSC_0738.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Heading back to Norwell where I grew up and exhibiting in the </span><a href="http://firstparishnorwell.org/james.html"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">James Library</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> is pretty darn neat. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Especially since I was next to <em>Marla</em> from <strong><a href="http://www.backporchsoap.com/">Back Porch Soap Company</a></strong> (formerly in Plymouth, my current hometown) now in Duxbury.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On a rare occasion you encounter someone and can finish each other’s sentences within about 30 seconds of meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Luckily she is one of those special few... so in addition to a great day with lots of visitors (including some old friends I haven’t seen in years!!), I met a new crafty friend and enjoyed the wafting scents of her yummy soaps and cosmetics! Oh, one more thing, if you're interested in learning how to make your own soap, Marla teaches classes!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDHMiQyXB5g2KbJlvlOCbpD112jmpx0r-hBZYLaeKtOE514FvQcWnPMAeYi6eqWhXNtFRQv5okcP8LJemjCb9rIe0fiT2TxZLa1ye7Kc5UBsd7F9Vt283r3NeeLFcbrrQHst_NCoRRTjiC/s1600/DSC_0733.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDHMiQyXB5g2KbJlvlOCbpD112jmpx0r-hBZYLaeKtOE514FvQcWnPMAeYi6eqWhXNtFRQv5okcP8LJemjCb9rIe0fiT2TxZLa1ye7Kc5UBsd7F9Vt283r3NeeLFcbrrQHst_NCoRRTjiC/s400/DSC_0733.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">A customer enjoying the offerings of <a href="http://www.backporchsoap.com/">Back Porch Soap Company </a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Zsy6At7rxYB7xpzbm69MYbKCR3A3oXR75cIuDUvzDa0_ZpvS3k6rTXiCHiXAvhB4sdo-jOR5wLk4XRg6uiQ49oSEu1p43VLKckmuzIKlWDn8pwRZCWduaMXDYnwVQMU0uIJiRh8dObju/s1600/CN05.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Zsy6At7rxYB7xpzbm69MYbKCR3A3oXR75cIuDUvzDa0_ZpvS3k6rTXiCHiXAvhB4sdo-jOR5wLk4XRg6uiQ49oSEu1p43VLKckmuzIKlWDn8pwRZCWduaMXDYnwVQMU0uIJiRh8dObju/s400/CN05.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Then onto Newton where I had the pleasure of being adjacent to yet another window (natural light is awesome) and <em>Sherit</em> from <strong><a href="http://tiresh.com/index.htm">Tiresh</a></strong>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a graduate of RISD (Rhode Island School of Design), she puts her painting skills to work and brings them to life on wearable fabrics including scarves, hats, capes, skirts, and newest to her line, pins and barrettes! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUE57Y6S_RLCrL2SlSa1rcKMNJrQ_LNQQskNxJQZjy2Jy34Ms7g_VqVoV-P07gqRDFG5FzQkUJvhZgxu6PkL33pBapHG1K_UGlKS9hFuPjBBDE7CtpMJv53l62VDEb7DvC78Y7Lk-fY-Xg/s1600/CN04.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="285" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUE57Y6S_RLCrL2SlSa1rcKMNJrQ_LNQQskNxJQZjy2Jy34Ms7g_VqVoV-P07gqRDFG5FzQkUJvhZgxu6PkL33pBapHG1K_UGlKS9hFuPjBBDE7CtpMJv53l62VDEb7DvC78Y7Lk-fY-Xg/s400/CN04.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I got to top off the weekend by celebrating a friend’s birthday at the <strong><a href="http://www.deluxetowndiner.com/">Deluxe Town Diner</a></strong> in Watertown.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was LOVING the décor as well as the menu (huge) and couldn’t get over the fact that the birthday girl enjoyed mac n cheese with a side of bacon while I was eating tofu + quinoa as not many places offer such a wide variety of options! Highly recommend! A great way to end a fabulous weekend in December.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh0mW3VoJEsraYHdDFkEIwGo9gGK7rComiDpeagNopVbtBqEs8YYtf_ZRQ68aDQ86lRu4LeRJHpigxxDlnemBvTi_dbkgi4GqxIB83MNu8-wXrtQoygdCE-Vv7cm00pTALmCGZdTkpI39p/s1600/diner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh0mW3VoJEsraYHdDFkEIwGo9gGK7rComiDpeagNopVbtBqEs8YYtf_ZRQ68aDQ86lRu4LeRJHpigxxDlnemBvTi_dbkgi4GqxIB83MNu8-wXrtQoygdCE-Vv7cm00pTALmCGZdTkpI39p/s400/diner.jpg" width="400" /></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Diners rule (this photo does not).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTGCD1KYKzmjt19RRxxCKErSdCFzaKBhnElaAjuKI-OXaFdFpiAp0YZLcgNkNkEeeihJbHVencwcKUSDfeMP0yfTIhFOXSf79-Y9Y3SXYgANa9eJzrXVKWoHWk5LKRt7kjRBk1_YBJxDxS/s1600/loulou.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTGCD1KYKzmjt19RRxxCKErSdCFzaKBhnElaAjuKI-OXaFdFpiAp0YZLcgNkNkEeeihJbHVencwcKUSDfeMP0yfTIhFOXSf79-Y9Y3SXYgANa9eJzrXVKWoHWk5LKRt7kjRBk1_YBJxDxS/s400/loulou.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Happy Birthday to a very awesome lady!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Next and FINAL stop on the 2010 show train, ready or not, here I come</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">December 11 + 12<!-- InstanceEndEditable --></span></div><div class="couponhours"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Show Hours:<br />
<!-- InstanceBeginEditable name="coupon_hours" -->Saturday 10-5 / Sunday 10-4<!-- InstanceEndEditable --></span></div><div class="coupontitle"><!-- InstanceBeginEditable name="coupon_title" --><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">11th Annual New England<br />
Holiday Craft Festival<!-- InstanceEndEditable --></span></div><div class="couponaddress"><!-- InstanceBeginEditable name="coupon_address" --><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Rockingham Park Racetrack<br />
79 Rockingham Park Blvd<br />
Salem, NH<!-- InstanceEndEditable --></span></div>www.DaskenDesigns.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17462198149937586198noreply@blogger.com3