tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10044045423124854392024-02-06T19:25:58.411-08:00News from Green StreetAnn C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04196113060462058761noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1004404542312485439.post-69003049659071564502012-12-22T10:17:00.000-08:002012-12-22T10:17:05.029-08:00ReflectionsStanding in the gallery today gives me time to reflect on the past year. It has been a year of highs and lows for the gallery "family." Our greatest loss was losing Bill Rolig - one of the most amazing men anyone could know. Bill was an incredible painter but more importantly he was a kind, generous, caring man. What a privilege it was to know him. He left a huge hole in all of our hearts but we know he is flying with the eagles and keeping watch over us.<br />
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The happiest news of the year was the marriage of Lynne Lockhart and Kirk McBride. On "advice of counsel" Lynne and Kirk realized their 14 year commitment to each other did not guarantee certain rights afforded married couples. So very quietly they slipped into the court house and were married on February 29. With a luscious cake made by Phil Cropper and lots of sparkling wine flowing, friends and family toasted them at the gallery on March 4. We love celebrations like this! Now Lynne and Kirk have even expanded their family with the addition of Bunny - the perfect companion for Minnie (not sure Minnie agrees but...)<br />
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In April Paint Snow Hill 2012 - year 9 - set new records - 70 artists and 53 paintings sold. It is so rewarding to have artists from 9 states - one from Oregon - discover the beauty and light of this area. Judging from the interest already expressed for year 10, it looks like Paint Snow Hill 2013 April 19-21 will be another great event. <br />
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In July two of our artists turned 80 within 2 days of each other. Ed Challenger and Tuve Tuvesson are amazing in so many ways. I love it when either of them come through the front door.<br />
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And that is what makes Bishop's Stock a wonderful place to be. Now in year 10 I reflect on the great friends we have made; the great art we have shown; the many memories created of good times - even some not so good. Every day when I am ready to leave the house and I say to Sarge and Mo "ready to go to work?" their excitement matches just how I feel - Bishop's Stock is a feel good place to be.<br />
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Very best wishes for peace, joy, good health and LOTS of creativity in 2013!<br />
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<br />Ann C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04196113060462058761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1004404542312485439.post-77889476210807890162012-11-04T12:54:00.001-08:002012-11-04T12:54:05.655-08:00Off for Year 10! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today officially marks the second day of our 10th year as Bishop's Stock Fine Art, Craft & Wine. We opened on November 3, 2003. One of the new aspects of the business - wine - gave us a way to celebrate this milestone. Our wine and sushi pairing event was a sell and AND a great success. Yama from Misaki Sushi has new fans. His selection was amazing - different flavors and sauces he offered as special touches for the 5 wines we tasted. It was a collection of old and new friends. Isn't that what keeps a buisness alive?</div>
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Our space and the quality of the art work still amazes new visitors. One attendee yesterday was very taken by the paintings. His comment was "why are these artists here in Snow Hill?" After asking this question he followed with "these artists should be in a city market - adding 0 to all the prices." Sure wish we could arrange that! </div>
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Thinking back 9 years - so much has changed yet some things are still the same. We lost my mother in 2005 but she was able to enjoy the gallery for a short while. We have gained a daughter-in-law who comes with Bryan for several First Fridays a year. We have lost 5 gallery artists - Kent English, Monica Young, Ron Lambert, Tom George and Bill Rolig. Their creative diversity made a mark on the local art scene and on the gallery. We have shifted away from buying wholesale craft and now buy wine from some great wine reps. Our marketing has moved from print media to social media. Our website is no longer an out dated flash website. We have hung 101 shows and hosted 9 Paint Snow Hill events. AND we now have 2 canine gallery greeters instead of a 3 legged cat. </div>
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All of this would not have happened without the incredible support of my husband. When times get tough, he is always offering encouragement. He has to be the best soul mate around! </div>
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Thanks to family, friends and artists who have made all of this possible!</div>
Ann C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04196113060462058761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1004404542312485439.post-60644658238321607272012-08-29T15:54:00.000-07:002012-08-29T15:54:14.131-07:00My Hawaiian Connection<div style="text-align: justify;">
Never let distance or time zones stand in your way if you need design work or marketing materials developed! Kenny and Kristi Gibbs of Happy Hour Design are the best - even if they do live in Hawaii! Way back 9 years when the gallery opened, Gilly mentioned her friend Kenny - photographer, surfer, bartender - as the right guy to help "brand" Bishop's Stock. Well - he did a fabulous job - most everyone knows our cow and the great look he has brought to our marketing materials. </div>
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When Kenny and Kristi moved west - way west to Hawaii - they assured me their great service and creative ideas would not float away. For 5 years my ads, material reprints, logo modifications have been provided through email and a few phone calls. The difference in time zones actually works in our favor. Kenny and Kristi go to work when I am winding down the day. When I get into the gallery in the morning I have the fruits of their labor - overnight!</div>
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Now best of all, Kenny and Kristi finally convinced me they could redesign our website at a very affordable cost and in a very short period of time. Now they say I can manage the content (after Kenny gives me a tutorial by phone)! And <a href="http://www.bishopsstock.com/">www.bishopsstock.com</a> can be read on all platforms! Check it out and see why I am so excited and so happy to have Happy Hour Design working for me thousands of miles away. Thank you, Kenny and Kristi!</div>
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<br />Ann C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04196113060462058761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1004404542312485439.post-86932113702214820742012-08-19T09:34:00.000-07:002012-08-19T09:34:49.379-07:00Doug & His Ducks<div style="text-align: justify;">
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Ann C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04196113060462058761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1004404542312485439.post-655752641227399582012-08-11T14:25:00.003-07:002012-08-11T14:25:31.839-07:00McBride & Rehak Recognized<div style="text-align: justify;">
Just in the past week several of our artists have received recognition. We love to hear this kind of good news! Kirk McBride has again received an invitation to participate in the prestigious Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational sponsored by the Laguna Art Museum. This is the 14th annual event and it will be the third year in a row Kirk has headed to California for a week of painting the beautiful landscapes of coastal canyons and coves. What we love is that Kirk takes a lot of photographs while there and comes back to his studio to paint larger paintings with lots of California light. Check this <a href="http://lagunaartmuseum.org/pleinair/">link</a> to find out more about this event. While his favorite painting partner and wife Lynne Lockhart does go to paint (although she has been invited in the past) she spends the week taking great photos which often become subject matter for future paintings. </div>
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Carmel Mission by Kirk McBride<br />
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Jim Rehak is the other artist who won several awards at the Rehoboth Art League's Annual Member Show. Not only did he receive Best in Show, he also received Best Eastern Shore Landscape. I have judged this show so I know the quality of the work submitted. Jim's <b><i>American Discovery Trail</i></b> shows how well he captures the atmosphere of coastal dunes. Jim is a wonderful plein air painter so these are much deserved awards. If by chance you are in Rehoboth stop by the Boardwalk Hotel to see the other side of Jim's creativity. He is the best caricature artist around! His talent delights beach visitors each summer. </div>
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<br />Ann C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04196113060462058761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1004404542312485439.post-82685900265982216962012-07-22T09:26:00.002-07:002012-07-22T09:26:17.573-07:00Two Wonderful Men Reach a Milestone<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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Yesterday I called Tuve Tuvesson - one of my favorites artists - to tell him his last heron sculpture had been sold - he always likes hearing this kind of news. He admitted his production has slowed so not much new work is in process. He has a young guy helping fabricate metal but as Tuve admitted "younger people just do not have the commitment to work." This statement comes from an active man who tuned 80 on July 6. When he mentioned the recent birthday I told him one of his fellow artists - Ed Challenger - celebrated the same milestone on July 4. I have known both of these men 9 years and I am amazed at how productive they are - a decade has made little difference in their creative spirits. Tuve has been an incredible caregiver for his wife after her stroke and Ed has suffered several "sports" injuries (body surfing and skiing!) but nothing keeps either of these strong men from meeting new challenges. Tuve continues to refine his designs and Ed tackles painstakingly detailed egg tempera paintings. Both Tuve and Ed mastered their art forms in retirement. How fortunate I am to have these men inspire me!Ann C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04196113060462058761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1004404542312485439.post-24415898017603092802012-06-23T14:08:00.000-07:002012-06-23T14:08:22.218-07:00Never too late to try again<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Okay - I am a lousy blogger! No need to make excuses - I just need to get in the groove and make a promise to tell about all the incredible people who come through our doors. There is no traffic counter on the doors but a "guesstimate" would be 10,000 to 12,000 people have crossed the thresholds over the past 9 years. This includes "one-timers" and "repeaters." One would like to think the art work is the primary draw but over time it seems everyone has their own reason for turning those knobs. Regardless of the reason, visitors seem to pick up on the positive energy of our space and freely share themselves with us. Maybe it has been our "greeters" - Ollie (the 3 legged cat), Summoner (the first dog greeter) or Sarge and Mo (the current canine concierges) - that set the tone. Or maybe it is the creative spirit each of our artists brings to our walls. Well - if I share the wonderful connections made at 202 West Green Street I bet someone will come up with other ideas. Ann C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04196113060462058761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1004404542312485439.post-43670087451515305012010-06-26T05:28:00.000-07:002010-06-26T05:29:05.565-07:00Get a Jump on Christmas Shopping!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSImj51ZrNunxFXgvkkv7tsrmQLuNGtc2qEC4XUIX3cmyDXpn9fw6JDn8w1UgEmKjufu_5CpP3ZDE_OAoOyGBuPtB5XVflb4oAUSVL2VD4s2aDbkGBpMK02hjQxkZ15z63KqJKEg-eYZyZ/s1600/IMG_0843.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSImj51ZrNunxFXgvkkv7tsrmQLuNGtc2qEC4XUIX3cmyDXpn9fw6JDn8w1UgEmKjufu_5CpP3ZDE_OAoOyGBuPtB5XVflb4oAUSVL2VD4s2aDbkGBpMK02hjQxkZ15z63KqJKEg-eYZyZ/s320/IMG_0843.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> The new "wine gallery" continues to move forward - the license hearing is July 14. Keeping my fingers crossed I will get approved! There are some hurdles to cross but all in all things are coming together - working on slight changes in our marketing brand, gathering supplies, meeting with wine reps. Since there will be some changes in the gallery space I am phasing out jewelry I have purchased from some wonderful designers. Now is the time to buy gifts if your friends like unique handmade jewelry. Everything is 45% off so prices range from $15 to $150. You can always treat yourself to something new. Our best selling jewelry by Lynda <span class="goog-spellcheck-word">Ohotnicky</span> is not on sale since I will continue to carry her beautiful work. Armando Suarez's jewelry will still be available and a new artist, Jim Warren will be introduced. Jim's whimsical pins will be a nice addition. Jim will be demonstrating his craft during our First Friday reception on July 2. The ac is on so beat the heat by doing some early Christmas shopping!</div>Ann C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04196113060462058761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1004404542312485439.post-91517909534838901832010-06-12T14:03:00.000-07:002010-06-12T14:03:13.729-07:00Get a Head Start on the 45% Sale<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWPqPe8soY4aLxd9DgUI1RMIOgoOTYBa9-h48bBiyQIWwYwst0LzoBK_ubcYD5_zDdAq1kUNanPyNSZSBe9VWrqaID1FydnBctwKdzcVx7prNCbhfmN3B9oTSUZ_kWMm6cBbK5wukz0iap/s1600/IMG_0917.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWPqPe8soY4aLxd9DgUI1RMIOgoOTYBa9-h48bBiyQIWwYwst0LzoBK_ubcYD5_zDdAq1kUNanPyNSZSBe9VWrqaID1FydnBctwKdzcVx7prNCbhfmN3B9oTSUZ_kWMm6cBbK5wukz0iap/s320/IMG_0917.JPG" /></a>So..... if you read this via Facebook you will know you can get a head start on our 45% off jewelry sale which officially starts June 24. To get things rolling along we will offer the sale starting Sunday, June 13 - that's tomorrow! May not be enough of an incentive to hit Green Street on a Sunday but there are fabulous buys - $20 to $300 unique handcrafted jewelry is now $11 to $165. Think of all those gifts you can have on hand for your girlfriend's birthdays! We will even box them! The gallery is open noon-5 on Sunday's.Ann C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04196113060462058761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1004404542312485439.post-71265588066508891842010-05-30T09:59:00.000-07:002010-05-30T10:07:23.635-07:00Wheels of Progress are Spinning<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhXIuA5d6Ua23kxpXYkdcRwMKAlTZxamyul-hoxarY7yg9NEgS8OrlEurvwL5Pmf3531TOoPi6KWPpGqQbVVEC03-jch_-gzn96JjGkUa4kNHVHCw3KvvQqbVjq7-UzJpBKIo3zj2I2JBg/s1600/Jewelry+Case+photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhXIuA5d6Ua23kxpXYkdcRwMKAlTZxamyul-hoxarY7yg9NEgS8OrlEurvwL5Pmf3531TOoPi6KWPpGqQbVVEC03-jch_-gzn96JjGkUa4kNHVHCw3KvvQqbVjq7-UzJpBKIo3zj2I2JBg/s320/Jewelry+Case+photo.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Looks like our license hearing will be July 14. Sure hope everyone is on board! So far our artists and patrons are thrilled with the prospect of the addition of our "wine gallery." I think everyone realizes this venture may save the gallery and "keep our lights on." Without something new and revenue generating our artists will lose out. That just cannot happen after 6 1/2 years of hard work! I am very excited about bringing Jeffrey Auxer's glass into the gallery. We will offer his wine glasses and decanters. Not sure if I mentioned this before, but our smaller craft items will focus on functional art related to wine so we will eliminate some things we have carried. We will have jewelery by Lynda Ohotnicky, Armando Suarez and a couple other artists but all other jewelry will be discontinued. This means a BIG sale starting June 24. Items $25-$300 will be $14 - $165 - just above my costs. (A very small profit allows us to take credit cards for this sale!) Great time to buy gifts - we will provide boxes! Think of this asChristmas Eve shopping six months early!</div>Ann C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04196113060462058761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1004404542312485439.post-34111179226990277912010-05-22T11:53:00.000-07:002010-05-22T11:53:47.882-07:00Guess What is Coming to Bishop's Stock?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMzKWTdrGFziSLwhKgwolGexPkNEzV4kLJgCcnW7L476AMv8-oUJnLR6MlIAb2UdJVrOg8qgPQNnSRvghFuY_WU00XhSCQhz_rjQKPDDKQXLEyumyVCLVGJqirNPUK9G7r9VItQtiHmpLI/s1600/Interior+07-8+%282%29.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMzKWTdrGFziSLwhKgwolGexPkNEzV4kLJgCcnW7L476AMv8-oUJnLR6MlIAb2UdJVrOg8qgPQNnSRvghFuY_WU00XhSCQhz_rjQKPDDKQXLEyumyVCLVGJqirNPUK9G7r9VItQtiHmpLI/s320/Interior+07-8+%282%29.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">WINE - if all goes well with licensing! We will be know as Bishop's Stock Fine Art, Craft & Wine. What is a better pairing with our great artists than wine?! Believe it or not this idea popped into my head while on the treadmill at the gym. I was reading my Kindle and had this "Aha" experience. Ran this by Randy and the next day my horoscope was "Something in which you've been involved for some time can generate much better returns than you're presently receiving. Study matters carefully with an eye toward improvement." Well, what can I say - the die was cast! So the plan is in motion to have wine (and craft/seasonal beer) on some new shelving (we will not take any wall space from paintings) by our August 6 First Friday. As we have for 6 1/2 years (72 times) we will have a featured artist or show with the addition of featured wine to taste. Lots of ideas cramming my brain but more on those later! Starting June 24 we will start a MAJOR sale - kind of like last minute Christmas Eve shopping only in June!</div>Ann C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04196113060462058761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1004404542312485439.post-88642698790070229462010-02-09T05:35:00.000-08:002010-02-11T19:31:07.424-08:00Getting Snailed!<div style="text-align: justify;">That's my term for what has happened in February - we have been "snailed" - "nailed by snow." Everyone agrees enough is enough but more is heading our way. I suggest we ship snow to Vancouver where they need it for the Olympics.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Our February show - Winter Abstracts III - is just the remedy for being snowed under by winter. This is our 69th hanging of the gallery - that is hard to believe. For the past 3 years abstracts have brought the perfect color and energy just when we need it. This year's collection of work has a real WOW factor. The few who have seen the show say just that! We have 60 paintings with a wonderful variety of palettes and techniques - mostly mixed media. We are open Sat - 10-5 & Sun noon-5 (weather permitting so far) but will be glad to open other times. Just call my cell 410-726-0601.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Ugly weather did not stop some of our most loyal patrons from our First Friday reception - Ginnie & Bobby Malone along with Alan and William made their way from Salsibury. As you can see the Roligs were there to kick off the show. We were all pumped up for the next evening's Winter Blues Jam. Well, as we all know that event is now going to be April 16 - and it will be a great night! No changing the name - in April we will be really kicking the winter blues away!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">So be sure to come in and check out our show - if not catch some of the images on our Facebook page - become a fan of Bishop's Stock.</div>Ann C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04196113060462058761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1004404542312485439.post-58437700046914859392009-11-05T13:23:00.000-08:002009-11-05T13:33:43.152-08:00Stan Sperlak- A fine artist and a great lanscape designer!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIjQMFbYr3daIYtW-JnyJnK7Uq2d1ciBc2D3JLi1r3RWbLiLZBj16sb_hjr3UStTsrp7T6YPmSuVKD5xvMaIIF0fn2PQrRKUyfIKxnnn_p-4Dypju3j2Un_sR4ndx4DMmoQL0Fjs63wmax/s1600-h/Amig+PSH09+1+%282%29.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIjQMFbYr3daIYtW-JnyJnK7Uq2d1ciBc2D3JLi1r3RWbLiLZBj16sb_hjr3UStTsrp7T6YPmSuVKD5xvMaIIF0fn2PQrRKUyfIKxnnn_p-4Dypju3j2Un_sR4ndx4DMmoQL0Fjs63wmax/s320/Amig+PSH09+1+%282%29.jpg" /></a><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Want a great road trip? Consider taking the Cape May Lewes Ferry or travel the Garden State Parkway to Cape May Court House where you will find Cape Shore Shore Gardens. This beautiful garden center is Stan Sperlak's business location, his home AND his studio and gallery. I think it is the most beautiful garden center I have ever seen. We stopped by several weeks ago at a time when most centers have "leftovers" and fading mums. Not Stan's! He has the most wonderful selection of plant materials that work in all seasons plus beautiful pots and containers as you would want them in your garden. Seeing native plant materials mixed with hardy evergreens made it clear that Stan really understands the landscapes he loves to paint. Inspiration for his landscape designs clearly comes from the time he spends capturing the beauty of the coastal marshes and seascapes. As you find at <a href="http://www.cpaeshoregardens.com/">Cape Shore Gardens Nursery & Landscape Company</a> this is what happens when "a fine artist is also an innovative landscape designer and builder." Come see Stan's work at the gallery and you will get the full picture of this talented guy.<br />
</div>Ann C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04196113060462058761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1004404542312485439.post-80948563151133289112009-10-14T11:39:00.000-07:002009-10-14T11:39:57.833-07:00Digital Collages by Sarah Bush<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaIW3_G7yq1O83xpYdY4xOwlaDb1bGMt8w9oJOIekBlKes9jEJXfth-jXN25oQha2Qb036XztNEJiBSoIUarkulPuscHxxt1nLSTTA3ez_xbajVGrb0chYe3mEP6kE_S-GKMSHHFEbe71k/s1600-h/Sarah+Bush+butIamthefire.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaIW3_G7yq1O83xpYdY4xOwlaDb1bGMt8w9oJOIekBlKes9jEJXfth-jXN25oQha2Qb036XztNEJiBSoIUarkulPuscHxxt1nLSTTA3ez_xbajVGrb0chYe3mEP6kE_S-GKMSHHFEbe71k/s320/Sarah+Bush+butIamthefire.jpg" /></a>Since everyone asked Sarah on First Friday how she created her digital images she sent this information for me to share.<br />
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"All these digital collage transfers on glass involve a several step process to create. I scan found objects as well as collages and drawings I've made and combine them digitally with photographs I've taken. I then manipulate them a great deal in Photoshop and print them onto a transfer film which I then transfer onto reflective glass.My goal with many of these small works is to take images of everyday objects and transform them into icon-like images that glow."<br />
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The images Sarah creates absolutely glow and have a hologram appearance. Check <a href="http://sarahbushartworks.com/">http://sarahbushartworks.com</a> to see more of her work. Also challenge your own creativity at her other website devoted to bringing out hidden talent - <a href="http://makegoodstuff.com/">http://makegoodstuff.com</a>. Better yet - come see her work at the gallery. It will be here until November 1.Ann C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04196113060462058761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1004404542312485439.post-26818122854850515662009-10-04T10:51:00.000-07:002009-10-04T10:51:53.534-07:00Tidbits about our artists<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVJxIGj2Tirp0B6do8Sepr2mC1YMG7h9rrNwpUKXfJ_piykaCA1mjgOCf8YMQOAlb5kEVJsZp_30KB-fuYPive2iBFHx2s6rv6GaHpWtpWq8EdNQve5b6CKxE3h1yFIVYbKwycPwuvR_8i/s1600-h/KirkPainting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVJxIGj2Tirp0B6do8Sepr2mC1YMG7h9rrNwpUKXfJ_piykaCA1mjgOCf8YMQOAlb5kEVJsZp_30KB-fuYPive2iBFHx2s6rv6GaHpWtpWq8EdNQve5b6CKxE3h1yFIVYbKwycPwuvR_8i/s320/KirkPainting.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ES0PEVIW2anSCqOMn2I1RHDMwm1sHjcEObiJYdRqyYQ3NPcq6YEtzASmRapFCgDUWbhpYlZ-MfZNCUbB34PPnkot4DBsgvfWVZqdv-5n9bXfSUylHCl7iocsPEJ6Ni9hwM3dnRL6EkR5/s1600-h/LynnePainting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I am always pleased to have our artists' talents recognized but I have to say the most recent honor extended to Kirk McBride and Lynne Lockhart is one of the best. During the summer they were invited to paint in the Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational. This is a BIG deal! Laguna Beach, CA is the center of the plein universe and this event is THE most prestigious plein air event in the country. Artists cannot apply for this event - they must be invited. There are 50 artists - almost all from CA. Lynne decided not to participate in the actual event - I don't blame her for not enjoying pressure painting! But Kirk will be painting his heart out along the beaches, canyons and streets of Laguna Beach. From what I can tell there are only 2 East Coast artists painting. I hope they send some pictures to post. <a href="http://www.lagunaartmuseum.org/">Laguna Beach Plein Air Invitational</a><br />
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I want people to know more about our artists so each week I am going to share some tidbit about those who show with us. This week it is Denise Dumont's turn - she is part of our fabulous 2-gal show this month (Eva Carson is the other gal.) When Denise attended the Parsons School of Design her career intent was to be an illustrator. As a full-time artist that intent now plays out in sketches she does for her paintings. I remember the first time I saw her sketch was during Paint Snow Hill 2005. She did this fabulous little sketch of a streetscape. The end result of that little sketch was a lovely plein air painting. The secret to her sketches and her paintings seems to be her ability to perfectly compose what she sees then adding the right light and atmosphere. Take Dune Peak - don't you feel the early morning breeze and the warmth of the sand and know the ocean is just over the peak.Ann C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04196113060462058761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1004404542312485439.post-41866753503396133312009-08-08T08:38:00.000-07:002009-08-08T09:24:02.588-07:00Great Art & Renewed Friendships<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAsKTkKaRIyWHUJsIOuNtOmZ8_awsYhH2acM2MECUSPeQjFUkvxqvG0gLMby2HdKvV6FpcO5DndtB6JIPI-BLxxTrQA4cPcQ3BG0HyavP35BuFgkXU5hxTXOMIwYxK8i_y1am5kQxURnds/s1600-h/Rasich+Hillside.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAsKTkKaRIyWHUJsIOuNtOmZ8_awsYhH2acM2MECUSPeQjFUkvxqvG0gLMby2HdKvV6FpcO5DndtB6JIPI-BLxxTrQA4cPcQ3BG0HyavP35BuFgkXU5hxTXOMIwYxK8i_y1am5kQxURnds/s320/Rasich+Hillside.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367625102589044930" /></a><br />Last night we had the opening reception for Sarah Bellavance Rasich - using Sarah's Maiden name in our publicity let's people know she is the daughter of Liz and Thom - her dad was the president of Salisbury U. Sarah now lives with her family in Richmond. If you have a chance to see Sarah's contemporary watercolors you will find them soothing and reflective. It was a great turnout thanks to Liz providing many contacts from the university community. It was a great surprise to see Nancy and Enzo DeMasi with Walter and Karen Lischick. The DeMasi's have moved back to Salisbury - Chicago was just too cold! Enzo is an abstract painter so we talked about showing his work in the future. It was a week for catching up with friends - several who were making their first visit to the gallery. No better way to spread the word about the gallery and our artists.Ann C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04196113060462058761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1004404542312485439.post-13268218185049803802009-07-30T12:58:00.000-07:002009-07-30T13:12:28.176-07:00Come Bless the Combines<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3fPe568DRbgd8aiDYa0Axp2TXF9NqdeDrI8w1r7YKq3GkTcVduYqEC5i87xOkF-404mtEhPburxwfPkyI1caPaCdzuUlVcnGoYDi_Phjyibgs6opbvR3oNRlbi5b5lXrefnp_27CdXdhO/s1600-h/Gatski+fish.php.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 303px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3fPe568DRbgd8aiDYa0Axp2TXF9NqdeDrI8w1r7YKq3GkTcVduYqEC5i87xOkF-404mtEhPburxwfPkyI1caPaCdzuUlVcnGoYDi_Phjyibgs6opbvR3oNRlbi5b5lXrefnp_27CdXdhO/s320/Gatski+fish.php.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364347290113510242" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Another post in less than a week! Just want to remind everyone that the 11th Annual Blessing of the Combines happens this Saturday on Green St. Snow Hill will be abuzz with the parade, all kinds of vendors, a car show, kids games and activities. Any kind of food you want will be available either from our 3 downtown restaurants, the Legion or vendors - our favorite food vendor is Tommy Mason and his barbecue. If you need to cool off, Bishop's Stock is a great place to do this - plus you can see the Charm of Chickens and our recycled farm equipment sculptures - plus a few combine paintings. The Gatski sculpture ( like the "Case" fish shown) and combine paintings will be discounted 20%. We will even show you other work by the Gatskis and special orders will be discounted as well - just this one day only!</div>Ann C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04196113060462058761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1004404542312485439.post-60848852225311219902009-07-24T12:38:00.000-07:002009-07-24T13:00:03.529-07:00The Blog Returns<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO0FC5kJtNCdCcVekD7TloyHzeoq22Zs6C_8UPBas31d_gdT2pWcXfMAkErC7t3BrPaO_P-10fW8OjeFFTqy2hyVsROKUdhpO36INh9tc1Lv67oFh6YgBcJtm4Z_TctU34rldviqujbOHQ/s1600-h/Whiton+-+Feeding+Time+40+x+40.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 318px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO0FC5kJtNCdCcVekD7TloyHzeoq22Zs6C_8UPBas31d_gdT2pWcXfMAkErC7t3BrPaO_P-10fW8OjeFFTqy2hyVsROKUdhpO36INh9tc1Lv67oFh6YgBcJtm4Z_TctU34rldviqujbOHQ/s320/Whiton+-+Feeding+Time+40+x+40.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362115315576091138" border="0" /></a>No excuses - blogging is not my thing but I promise to make it a priority now that my website will have a new look and a tab for my blog. Nothing like old news - year old news! Summer is flying by with the most incredible weather. Sarge - our 6 year old Golden - is now my gallery greeter. We lost our dear Summoner in June so leaving Sarge home alone just would not work. Sarge was a perfect host at our July 3 First Friday reception! That was the opening for Phyl Whiton's feature - The Charm of Chickens. The show has been well received - lots of color and energy. Check out <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Feeding Time</span>. The show will be up through next weekend. Come to the Blessing of the Combines next Saturday and check out the chickens! We will be offering 20% off the recycled farm machinery sculpture we carry.</div>Ann C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04196113060462058761noreply@blogger.com0