tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57614956189487095062024-03-13T13:25:17.976-07:00Artist of the MonthAnchor No.5 BoutiqueUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761495618948709506.post-62882276813148542462012-11-22T07:03:00.001-08:002012-11-22T07:04:31.490-08:00Holiday 2012<br />
As we head into this holiday season, the Anchor No.5 artists have been working feverishly on each of their specialties, Petra is preparing another one of her infamously creative window displays, and the dates are set for many River Street festivities. If you've been into the boutique in the past, you understand the unique and relaxed shopping experience Anchor No. 5 provides with its carefully curated selection. A gift from a local artist has the inherent beauty and distinction that only comes from hand-made items. <br />
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Anchor No.5 is now carrying wok by local photographer <a href="http://ihearttrains.us/" target="_blank">William Gill</a>. His night railroad photography is awe inspiring in complexity and content. Another new comer to the Anchor No.5 crew is Eric Rose, who describes each of his pieces as a "labor of love." A hand crafted Rose Wood utensil or cutting board would be a wonderful gift that would be used for years.<br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IzyG9e6lkC0/UK4-fQFntrI/AAAAAAAAAT0/7-Sapv_4Hls/s1600/Rose+Wood+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IzyG9e6lkC0/UK4-fQFntrI/AAAAAAAAAT0/7-Sapv_4Hls/s320/Rose+Wood+1.jpg" width="320" /></a>Anchor No. 5 will be open EVERY DAY until Christmas! River Street will be buzzing on Black Friday, Buy Local Saturday, and for the Victorian Stroll on Sunday, December 2. Join us for an enjoyable shopping experience, and a wonderful holiday season.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761495618948709506.post-54352425599943486012012-11-04T16:07:00.000-08:002012-11-04T16:08:44.251-08:00Allison Clarke<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I3U-6xF3d2I/UJcCJSST5aI/AAAAAAAAATU/T6Od_k_UOWo/s1600/butterflyhigh2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I3U-6xF3d2I/UJcCJSST5aI/AAAAAAAAATU/T6Od_k_UOWo/s320/butterflyhigh2.JPG" width="317" /></a>Allison Clarke creates delicate compositions of entangled images, inspired by nature and her own imagination. Allison's obsession with paper cutting has grown into a collection which includes her unique framed paper cuttings, paper cut letters, handmade cards, and baby wall art. Each piece is hand cut and one of a kind.<br />
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Allison describes her artwork as intricate and soft. She goes on to explain, "My art is influenced by the raw beauty all around us. I use emotions, feelings, and actions I see or feel as an inspiration for my work. I also find the quietness in nature and myself, and draw out the elements of life that go unnoticed."<br />
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<a href="http://tianenovati.com/" target="_blank">Tiane Novati</a> is a vintage inspired collection of accessories with an elegant and graceful appeal. Tara Holmes has been making clothing for herself and friends since she was young, eventually finding her niche in accessories and starting <a href="http://tianenovati.com/" target="_blank">Tiane Novati </a>in July of 2009. This collection features hair accessories, as well as jewelry, makeup bags and shoe clips, with custom orders available upon request.<br />
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This Friday for <a href="http://anchorno5boutique.com/" target="_blank">Troy Night Out</a>, Tara will introduce Tiane Novati's new Bridal Line, exclusively sold at <a href="http://anchorno5boutique.com/" target="_blank">Anchor No. 5 Boutique</a>. The collection will consist of items for the bride, bridal party, and attendees, including veils, hair accessories, flower girl adornments, garters, sashes, fascinators, and fabric flower bouquets. Tara will use a mix of feathers, pearls, stones, laces and tulle in traditional white, ecru, creme and champagne color schemes, as well as non traditional dusty pinks, light blues, silvers and sage. As this collection grows Tara hopes to add men's accessories such as boutonnieres and bow ties. <br />
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Join us this Friday for <a href="http://anchorno5boutique.com/" target="_blank">Troy Night Out</a> at <a href="http://anchorno5boutique.com/" target="_blank">Anchor No. 5 Boutique</a> to celebrate the artist of the month, Tara Holmes, her collection, <a href="http://tianenovati.com/" target="_blank">Tiane Novati</a> and the debut of her new bridal line.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761495618948709506.post-44779208734714584162012-09-02T09:23:00.002-07:002012-09-03T14:19:48.770-07:00DITTY DROPS by Meredith Schwab<br />
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Geometric shapes and patterns have always been an undercurrent in my work, within the past few years it has become my focus. My background is in painting, I received my Bachelors of Fine Arts in 2006 and recently received my Masters of Fine Arts from SUNY Albany. I've always been interested in pattern play and motifs in high fashion. I enjoy taking those elite and recognizable fashion trends and manipulating them into something more handcrafted and sometimes tongue and cheek, my Faux Gemstone Collection is a prime example of this playfulness.<i><br /></i><br />
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DITTY DROPS was born from an impulsive move to Berlin, Germany in 2012 where I was smack dab in the middle of tons of art and culture, geometric trends in jewelry and graffiti were ever present...I was in heaven. I made a lot of new artwork while I was living in Berlin, but couldn't sell anything, once back in the states I had a eureka moment...this stuff should be on jewelry. I've since expanded the collections to include fine art prints, greeting cards, and canvas tote bags, I want my designs to be on everything! <br />
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I made some rockin' original illustrations for the shop. They are inspired by my sketchbook doodles of designs in the beginning stages. Their aesthetic is inspired by vintage lithography and screen printing.<br />
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DITTY DROPS is unabashedly bright and bold geometric jewelry, prints and accessories that feature original interpretations of on trend patterns and motifs, such as tribal and southwestern, ombre, and classics like polka dots and stripes.<br />
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All of my jewelry is made by hand in my home in Saratoga or England. My self-invented process took me quite a while to perfect, and even now is tedious. A question I often get is 'what are these things made of?' I use high grade plastic by a company called Grafix, along with jeweler's resin, and stainless steel or sterling silver components. I make all the prints and cards myself as well, and the kind folks over at <a href="http://designittogether.com/" target="_blank">Design It Together</a> on River Street in Troy make my killer tote bags.<i><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></i><br />
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Visit <a href="http://anchorno5boutique.com/" target="_blank">Anchor No.5 Boutique</a> to experience the collection first hand and visit DITTY DROPS sites for more info.<br />
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<a href="https://twitter.com/DITTYDROPS" target="_blank">Twitter: https://twitter.com/DITTYDROPS</a><br />
<a href="http://pinterest.com/DITTYDROPS/" target="_blank">Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/DITTYDROPS/</a><br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761495618948709506.post-8857355699776028362012-07-24T18:10:00.000-07:002012-07-24T18:10:10.938-07:00FunCycled by John and Sarah<br />
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Husband and wife team John and Sarah restore and revive the furniture that becomes part of <a href="http://funcycled.com/" target="_blank">FunCycled</a>. They started <a href="http://funcycled.com/" target="_blank">FunCycled</a> because it was something they could do as a family that also incorporated upcycled products and unique designs.<br />
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For <a href="http://troynightout.org/" target="_blank">Troy Night Out</a> and the month of August, <a href="http://anchorno5boutique.com/" target="_blank">Anchor No.5</a> will feature an Eden green upholstered chair with damask fabric and a matching painted table. As well as a paprika red antique jury style chair with a modern floral fabric, and a matching paprika red and black chevron side table.<br />
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The designs maintain the charm of the original piece of furniture while adding contemporary design. <a href="http://funcycled.com/" target="_blank">FunCycled</a> not only has furniture pieces for sale, but will also find and customize
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"<i>We love working with clients to design furniture as focal points for each room." -</i>Sarah<br />
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Join us in celebrating <a href="http://funcycled.com/" target="_blank">FunCycled</a> this Friday for <a href="http://troynightout.org/" target="_blank">Troy Night Out</a> at <a href="http://anchorno5boutique.com/" target="_blank">Anchor No.5 Boutique</a>, and visit <a href="http://funcylced.com/">FunCylced.com</a> for more info. <br />
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bounce ideas off of Petra because she has so much experience, and from
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like the placemats or coasters; or are two toned like the wine bags.<br />
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jicGCdHbU6U/T74fXSbsnUI/AAAAAAAAAOk/cUUuT6s7g4M/s1600/placemats2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jicGCdHbU6U/T74fXSbsnUI/AAAAAAAAAOk/cUUuT6s7g4M/s320/placemats2.jpg" width="240" /></a>Liz has many projects in the works, and the enthusiasm to follow through on them.<br />
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<i>"I have a laundry list of ideas to keep the home/kitchen line fresh with table runners and whatever else I can think of. </i>"<br />
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Custom orders are available upon request. That includes items sold at <a href="http://anchorno5boutique.com/">Anchor No.5 Boutique</a> in custom patterns or colors, and quilts of any size.<br />
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Join us this <a href="http://troynightout.org/">Troy Night Out</a> to celebrate the work of one of the newest members to the <a href="http://anchorno5boutique.com/">Anchor No.5</a> family, Liz Urban.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761495618948709506.post-46151615182304675702012-04-22T14:27:00.009-07:002012-04-24T18:37:05.784-07:00DreLove Designs by Dre Fagan<span style="font-size:130%;">Have YOU <span style="font-style: italic;">felt</span> the Love?</span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WYBSfJpIAv4/T5dTo3uItWI/AAAAAAAAAMw/gAX53yEWlX8/s1600/brooches.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 346px; height: 260px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WYBSfJpIAv4/T5dTo3uItWI/AAAAAAAAAMw/gAX53yEWlX8/s400/brooches.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735144612096947554" border="0" /></a><br /><br />When asked about her<span style="font-style: italic;"> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/DreLoveDesigns">DreLove Designs</a></span>, Dre describes it as "<span style="font-style: italic;">a collection of all things fabulously</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> felty! My collection ranges from hair accessories to fantastical stuffed creatures."</span> Dre began designing <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DreLoveDesigns"><span style="font-style: italic;">DreLove</span></a> back in October 2011 with bobbies, and quickly expanded her line to meet the growing demand for her products.<br /><br />The collection now ranges from accessories to decor, and the newest line - cozy, colorful <span style="font-style: italic;">Creatures -</span> will make their debut this Friday at <a href="http://troynightout.org/">Troy Night Out</a>. Dre works mainly with felt because "<span style="font-style: italic;">it's got great texture, is s</span><span style="font-style: italic;">oft and cozy," </span>and allows her to experiment with '<span style="font-style: italic;">funtastc'</span> color combinations.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Vb9q9NWBFD0/T5dTzR5LAEI/AAAAAAAAAM8/TuPNOtPa4qA/s1600/babyband.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 292px; height: 220px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Vb9q9NWBFD0/T5dTzR5LAEI/AAAAAAAAAM8/TuPNOtPa4qA/s400/babyband.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735144790921248834" border="0" /></a>Dre has incredible energy and excitement about <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DreLoveDesigns">DreLove,</a> saying "<span style="font-style: italic;">if it doesn't make me squeak or giggle with delight, it's not finished.</span>" Her collection continues to grow with the help of <a href="http://anchorno5boutique.com/">Anchor No. 5 Boutique</a> - "<span style="font-style: italic;">Petra has been such an amazing mentor, friend and inspiration - she constantly supports me with her time, expertise, and praises."</span><br /><br />Here is a list - as written by the Artist of the Month - of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/DreLoveDesigns">DreLove Designs</a> are featured at <a href="http://anchorno5boutique.com/">Anchor No. 5 Boutique.</a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6g0tAEpFXgk/T5dUS_S4tYI/AAAAAAAAANI/HmM96iGi8qg/s1600/creatures.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 226px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6g0tAEpFXgk/T5dUS_S4tYI/AAAAAAAAANI/HmM96iGi8qg/s400/creatures.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735145335684642178" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Babybands</span> - Bright fabric bands popping with rosettes, pompoms & bling for your wee one!<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bobbies, hair clips & ponytail elastics</span>- From rosettes to geometrics, these little darlings add a pop of color and texture to your hair!<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bookmarks</span>- Mark your page with these fabulous heart-shaped bookmarks, available in </span><span style="font-style: italic;">every color of the rainbow!</span><br /><div> <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Brooches</span>- <span style="font-style: italic;">All shapes, colors & sizes of flowers & </span>geometrics to jazz up your blouse or coat!<br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Headbands</span>- Darling little bows and flowers to adorn your cranium!<br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Stuffys</span><span style="font-style: italic;">- Monsters & assorted Creatures! The newest line from DreLoveDesigns, cuddle up with these fun new cuties! Starring: Moustachio, Monsters, Eyegor Monsters, HootyOwls & Plushy Penguins, with many more to come!<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">"Text-ure" Cards </span>- For any occasion, send a little love with these felted texty designs<br /><3 xoxo YTB ;)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wreaths </span>- Add some cozy color to the entrance of your home! Custom Orders are ALWAYS WELCOME!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--tH170IMAmg/T5dUZ7U6V0I/AAAAAAAAANU/Ch923xQWKPs/s1600/bobbies.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--tH170IMAmg/T5dUZ7U6V0I/AAAAAAAAANU/Ch923xQWKPs/s400/bobbies.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735145454878480194" border="0" /></a></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761495618948709506.post-11183882398509067752012-03-19T15:50:00.002-07:002012-03-19T15:57:23.992-07:00UpdateWe are currently scheduling our Artist's for Spring!<br /><br />Check back to learn about Next Month's Artist of the Month before April's Troy Night out on theUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761495618948709506.post-81413247156834844122012-02-01T17:08:00.000-08:002012-02-01T17:45:13.683-08:00Valentine's DayValentine's Day. I know, it's an over-commercialized holiday, supposedly to celebrate some Christian Saint, or some cherub with an arrow in a diaper, perpetuated by diamond and greeting card companies. I agree, but does that mean we say 'screw it' and move on to the next day? Or do we make it our own and celebrate?!<br /><br />Get past the tacky red foil you're bombarded with at the grocery store. Show your Valentine you love them with something special. <a href="http://anchorno5boutique.com/">Anchor No.5</a> has an assortment of locally handmade items that will remind this person you love them, every time they use, look at, or wear it.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JR_UpmiblJw/TynoLdgsEgI/AAAAAAAAAKI/bpLUActxg0M/s1600/cards.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JR_UpmiblJw/TynoLdgsEgI/AAAAAAAAAKI/bpLUActxg0M/s400/cards.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704345686639383042" border="0" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wOBX7F1vL48/TynpUbhvapI/AAAAAAAAAKg/_TILk8Xg5dA/s1600/felted%2Bhandmade%2Bsoap.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wOBX7F1vL48/TynpUbhvapI/AAAAAAAAAKg/_TILk8Xg5dA/s400/felted%2Bhandmade%2Bsoap.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704346940237376146" border="0" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dLoyExOJ4V4/TynoPrsZklI/AAAAAAAAAKU/KiFmGjtVyj4/s1600/cards2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dLoyExOJ4V4/TynoPrsZklI/AAAAAAAAAKU/KiFmGjtVyj4/s400/cards2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704345759166075474" border="0" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-898LEWES5P0/Tynpi-Gje_I/AAAAAAAAAK4/2dBTfbZArU4/s1600/heart%2Bshaped%2Bbook%2Bmarks.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-898LEWES5P0/Tynpi-Gje_I/AAAAAAAAAK4/2dBTfbZArU4/s400/heart%2Bshaped%2Bbook%2Bmarks.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704347190036757490" border="0" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cuoPdidoFCY/TynpW-SbwVI/AAAAAAAAAKs/prEgdE6aHpo/s1600/heart%2Bbooties.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cuoPdidoFCY/TynpW-SbwVI/AAAAAAAAAKs/prEgdE6aHpo/s400/heart%2Bbooties.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704346983928152402" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761495618948709506.post-67941913604800978442011-11-21T19:25:00.000-08:002011-11-25T07:12:16.069-08:00Holiday 2011Last holiday season,<a href="http://anchorno5boutique.com/"> Anchor No.5 Boutique</a> had only been open a few months. Petra Jancovicova had gathered an exceptional group of artist's, and we all jumped in right before the whirlwind of holiday shopping on River Street commenced. A year has passed and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Anchor-no-5-boutique/159279334082365">Anchor No.5</a> is nothing short of a chic, sophisticated boutique. It's gained a few more talented, local designers, while giving all of the artists it represents an opportunity to expand on our product lines, both in creativity and in extensiveness. Petra has been encouraging preparation for the holiday season for months, and every artist has met the challenge. Anchor is packed with unique, artisan gifts, with something for everyone.<br /><br />This <a href="http://troynightout.org/">Troy Night Out</a> falls on Black Friday. Whether you're avoiding, or braving the festivities of the day, strolling through the<a href="http://www.facebook.com/MarketBlockShoppes"> Market Block </a>will be a fun and relaxing evening, and you can probably even get a few holiday gifts checked off your list.<br /><br />If you can't make it Friday, come out for Shop Local Saturdays. Anchor No.5 is not only an independent, locally owned business, but features all local artists. Support your neighbors, support your region, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/MarketBlockShoppes">Enjoy Troy</a>.<br /><br />This year, using<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Anchor-no-5-boutique/159279334082365"> Anchor No. 5's Facebook page</a>, customers can shop online, and compile a wish list of items. Whether it's a list of things you would like others to buy for you, or gifts you would like to buy for others, contact Petra via <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Anchor-no-5-boutique/159279334082365">Facebook,</a> and she will have your wishlist on file when you walk into the Boutique.<br /><br />From all of the Artists represented at Anchor No. 5 Boutique, have a wonderful holiday season, and thank you for your support.<br /><br />Kristin Gallo<br /><a href="http://www.revelinart.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Revel</span></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PgP_J5RWQM0/TssvopV_VXI/AAAAAAAAAJY/djpD5OL0bNI/s1600/yarn%2Band%2Bscarves%2Bforeground.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PgP_J5RWQM0/TssvopV_VXI/AAAAAAAAAJY/djpD5OL0bNI/s400/yarn%2Band%2Bscarves%2Bforeground.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677684130569999730" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H1b57yITPIg/TssvZ2xYGnI/AAAAAAAAAJM/xzNF9in-cPs/s1600/sjl.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H1b57yITPIg/TssvZ2xYGnI/AAAAAAAAAJM/xzNF9in-cPs/s400/sjl.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677683876476492402" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_7Ll-LVCGYk/TssvOmmW3_I/AAAAAAAAAJA/U769LirlEKU/s1600/bottle%2Bopeners.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_7Ll-LVCGYk/TssvOmmW3_I/AAAAAAAAAJA/U769LirlEKU/s400/bottle%2Bopeners.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677683683156746226" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sGcu-x90f2s/Tss1FhrrlAI/AAAAAAAAAJk/SxW627RjoAw/s1600/flowers.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sGcu-x90f2s/Tss1FhrrlAI/AAAAAAAAAJk/SxW627RjoAw/s400/flowers.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677690124287841282" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-b8YXsQiT1ec/Tssu__iKQNI/AAAAAAAAAI0/Y6tATjFaABE/s1600/baby.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-b8YXsQiT1ec/Tssu__iKQNI/AAAAAAAAAI0/Y6tATjFaABE/s400/baby.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677683432151990482" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AVT8-VyLUKs/Tssub-VTinI/AAAAAAAAAIQ/X4NT_sEHiyU/s1600/winter%2Bshelves.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AVT8-VyLUKs/Tssub-VTinI/AAAAAAAAAIQ/X4NT_sEHiyU/s400/winter%2Bshelves.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677682813354347122" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-e_fye1EXIXE/TssuzQBEQMI/AAAAAAAAAIo/BHJAlFv1cOI/s1600/front%2Btable.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-e_fye1EXIXE/TssuzQBEQMI/AAAAAAAAAIo/BHJAlFv1cOI/s400/front%2Btable.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677683213238288578" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VCEnpcJSqEo/TssunPM2MsI/AAAAAAAAAIc/mESlik-3pcw/s1600/gloves.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VCEnpcJSqEo/TssunPM2MsI/AAAAAAAAAIc/mESlik-3pcw/s400/gloves.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677683006860833474" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-c7nYIbyWdkE/TssqoTTYUdI/AAAAAAAAAH4/QAOXsTPlbFA/s1600/candles.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-c7nYIbyWdkE/TssqoTTYUdI/AAAAAAAAAH4/QAOXsTPlbFA/s400/candles.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677678627095335378" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TBLPMBlaz9A/Tssqcd8M75I/AAAAAAAAAHs/AnLWM_6rRqI/s1600/wall%2Bart.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TBLPMBlaz9A/Tssqcd8M75I/AAAAAAAAAHs/AnLWM_6rRqI/s400/wall%2Bart.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677678423792480146" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761495618948709506.post-44617054366299628632011-10-25T09:51:00.000-07:002011-10-25T19:34:47.250-07:00Handmade by Jody Morin<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JvShoyT8Z0s/TqdmEJqpKuI/AAAAAAAAAG8/FWuUo5pmXZI/s1600/coops.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 249px; height: 333px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JvShoyT8Z0s/TqdmEJqpKuI/AAAAAAAAAG8/FWuUo5pmXZI/s320/coops.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667610877569346274" border="0" /></a><br />In 2005 <a href="http://www.facebook.com/HandmadeByJody">Jody Morin</a> found herself anxiously needing something to do with her hands as she was stuck home in bed recovering from surgery. So she called up her dear old grandmother who came over and taught her to knit. Jody had dabbled in jewelry making, painting, scrap booking, and clay work before, but fell in love with knitting, and the ability to combine a beautiful aesthetic with functionality.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-whC2U-YRNCE/TqbqO6CA0CI/AAAAAAAAAGA/31OgIAgqJL8/s1600/cupcake1%2Bcropped.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 196px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-whC2U-YRNCE/TqbqO6CA0CI/AAAAAAAAAGA/31OgIAgqJL8/s320/cupcake1%2Bcropped.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667474722909114402" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Jody started making her bite size hats in 2008 after she saw an amigurumi cupcake and thought, 'that would make a cute baby hat!' She went into production with the cupcake hats and sold them at <a href="http://www.tightknitindie.blogspot.com/">Tight Knit</a>, in conjunction with <a href="http://www.troymarket.org/www.troymarket.org/index1866.html?option=com_content&task=view&id=28&Itemid=44">Troy's Winter Farmer's </a><a href="http://www.troymarket.org/www.troymarket.org/index1866.html?option=com_content&task=view&id=28&Itemid=44">Market</a>. Here she would see patrons<br />walk by withtheir bags overflowing with apples, and thought an apple hat would be a nice balance to the cupcake. Her collection <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.troymarket.org/www.troymarket.org/index1866.html?option=com_content&task=view&id=28&Itemid=44"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 315px; height: 233px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WctcUNiZoW4/TqbqXKj_GEI/AAAAAAAAAGM/7VDQoQDrjKU/s320/somefruits.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667474864785528898" border="0" /></a><br />quickly grew to also include tomatoes, oranges, peaches, plums, blueberries, lemons, limes, strawberries, and most recently pumpkins and acorns. Jody writes her own patterns with sizes ranging <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pTedPA_bVBM/Tqbqqc8UwSI/AAAAAAAAAGY/rLTfp4NGMrE/s1600/acorn%2Bcropped.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 178px; height: 187px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pTedPA_bVBM/Tqbqqc8UwSI/AAAAAAAAAGY/rLTfp4NGMrE/s320/acorn%2Bcropped.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667475196136964386" border="0" /></a>from newborns, to toddlers, to big kids.<br /><br /><br /><br />Jody Morin's hats are an adorable garnish for the little ones as the colder months approach. She also has beautifully constructed mittens for adults, which extend high up the arm to keep you nice and warm. Join us at <a href="http://anchorno5boutique.com/http://anchorno5boutique.com/">Anchor No.5</a> this Friday for Troy Night Out and check them out.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n_zvF8khj1I/TqbrEQeHpWI/AAAAAAAAAGw/KLNs1W9kP0E/s1600/mittens.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n_zvF8khj1I/TqbrEQeHpWI/AAAAAAAAAGw/KLNs1W9kP0E/s320/mittens.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667475639465649506" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761495618948709506.post-65935911043864059012011-09-26T19:13:00.000-07:002011-09-28T18:37:08.332-07:00Sock the Monkey and Friends: Nicole K.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-v-TNztb3ZDw/ToPHS4swv0I/AAAAAAAAADk/-PZ96joxVG4/s1600/nicole%2Bk.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 229px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-v-TNztb3ZDw/ToPHS4swv0I/AAAAAAAAADk/-PZ96joxVG4/s320/nicole%2Bk.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657584684179177282" border="0" /></a><br />Dubbing herself "Head Monkey Mistress," Nicole K. uses socks to create charming, oddball creatures, that amuse and delight young and old alike.<br /><br />The collection includes monkeys, monsters, bunnies, owls, puppies, lions, and baby dinosaurs. Every creature Nicole creates is unique, and she'll often go as far as naming and making up little tidbits about them.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qM44eX7BJus/ToPHdtyDRKI/AAAAAAAAADs/sQphhrRTyvA/s1600/2%2Bmonsters.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 260px; height: 189px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qM44eX7BJus/ToPHdtyDRKI/AAAAAAAAADs/sQphhrRTyvA/s200/2%2Bmonsters.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657584870227133602" border="0" /></a>"<span style="font-style: italic;">I sold one that had one arm that turned out longer than the other. I named him Special Ed </span><span style="font-style: italic;">and wrote a sign that he was bad at math. A math teacher ended up buying him for </span><span style="font-style: italic;">her classroom.<br />It was awesome."<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4-m4Fsz3DB4/ToPHkzcYW-I/AAAAAAAAAD0/9gvVT4Q8E-U/s1600/clockwork.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4-m4Fsz3DB4/ToPHkzcYW-I/AAAAAAAAAD0/9gvVT4Q8E-U/s200/clockwork.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657584992005938146" border="0" /></a><br />Nicole doesn't just create pieces of artwork, but personalities. Take her monkey "Clocky" (Alex from the Clockwork Orange), or her "Hipster Monkey, complete with skinny jeans and ironic belt buckle." Nicole loves coming up with new ideas and perfecting the characters she is creating, but she especially loves the joy they bring to others.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aSCdlhhyK2o/ToPHsZ64anI/AAAAAAAAAD8/HIaETXficcI/s1600/hipster.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 193px; height: 292px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aSCdlhhyK2o/ToPHsZ64anI/AAAAAAAAAD8/HIaETXficcI/s200/hipster.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657585122593499762" border="0" /></a><br />"<span style="font-style: italic;">I LOVE to make customs ones! I WANT people to bring me socks that they love so I can make something awesome </span><span style="font-style: italic;">for them</span>." You can place a custom order through <a href="http://anchorno5boutique.com/">Petra at Anchor No.5</a>, or email Nicole at SocktheMonkeyandFriends@gmail.com.<br /><br />Nicole was making them all by hand until a good friend decided to invest in her and bought her a sewing machine and materials. Let's all show our support for Nicole, and our love for Sock the Monkey this Friday at <a href="http://troynightout.org/">Troy Night Out</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nhuAEQtEbhw/ToPH8WqUFXI/AAAAAAAAAEE/IcF0HZl3Na0/s1600/pink%2Bmonkey.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 209px; height: 279px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nhuAEQtEbhw/ToPH8WqUFXI/AAAAAAAAAEE/IcF0HZl3Na0/s200/pink%2Bmonkey.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657585396596610418" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sock-the-Monkey-and-friends/165841246772676"><br />Become a fan</a> of Sock the Monkey on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sock-the-Monkey-and-friends/165841246772676">Facebook</a>, and check more out at <a href="http://anchorno5boutique.com/">Anchor No.5</a> or Nicole's <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SocktheMonkeyGirl?ref=pr_shop_more">Etsy shop</a>.<br /><br />When Nicole's not Socking Out she's Rocking Out, check out her band <a href="http://www.facebook.com/hotcousinrocks">Hot Cousin here</a>.<br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />Kristin Gallo</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.revelinart.com/">RevelinArt.com</a></span><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LvFQfv_rkRw/ToPJtmEnv8I/AAAAAAAAAEc/D1CiH6PFTIk/s1600/baby%2Bmonstah.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 303px; height: 404px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LvFQfv_rkRw/ToPJtmEnv8I/AAAAAAAAAEc/D1CiH6PFTIk/s320/baby%2Bmonstah.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657587342058700738" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> <br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CBtdqd9bsQo/ToPJ9vlKJHI/AAAAAAAAAEk/vQ0syCMgZBM/s1600/sock%2Balien.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 241px; height: 395px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CBtdqd9bsQo/ToPJ9vlKJHI/AAAAAAAAAEk/vQ0syCMgZBM/s320/sock%2Balien.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657587619488998514" border="0" /></a></span><br /><br /><br /><br /> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uqx-NL1QccE/ToPIG0xxSoI/AAAAAAAAAEM/issKzVaj4mI/s1600/baby%2Bmonstah.JPG"><br /></a> <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CHYtPU-NpXw/ToPJaG8LIqI/AAAAAAAAAEU/f7EgRH4smXU/s1600/sock%2Balien.JPG"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br /></span></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761495618948709506.post-68190308733820479662011-08-23T16:50:00.000-07:002011-08-24T09:40:10.977-07:00Kendra Conroy Photography<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IANXg-eL2Jo/TlRnS1WIHGI/AAAAAAAAAC8/DaGq6a29jBE/s1600/DSC_3169-2.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 287px; height: 192px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IANXg-eL2Jo/TlRnS1WIHGI/AAAAAAAAAC8/DaGq6a29jBE/s320/DSC_3169-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644249806257265762" border="0" /></a>
<br />For such a young photographer, <a href="http://www.kendraconroyphotography.com/">Kendra Conroy </a>already has an advanced skill set, and captivating expression. Her ability as an artist is affirmed by the fact that she is already a working photographer, selling her work at <a href="http://anchorno5boutique.com/">Anchor No. 5 Boutique</a>, fresh out of High School and now studying Fine Art at the college level.
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<br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Do you have a favorite subject matter?</span></span>
<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="font-style: italic;">"Yes I do, I love morning dew! I lay down in the wet grass, bright and early while ignoring the neighbors dog barking, just so I can get that one drop on the grass blade. I love taking </span><span style="font-style: italic;">pictures of morning dew because I know that if I move on to another spot I might just find an even better shot."</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>
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<br />When describing her nature photos,<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kendra-Conroy-Photography/197573986924986"> Kendra </a>says, <span style="font-style: italic;">"I am trying to get people to look into the picture, rather than just seeing that it is a regular old flower."</span> She accomplishes this with photographs that are much more about light, shapes, and layers of color<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YKb9ExmQkus/TlRmSNeeLWI/AAAAAAAAACs/MK2SdgfrZQI/s1600/DSC_2036.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YKb9ExmQkus/TlRmSNeeLWI/AAAAAAAAACs/MK2SdgfrZQI/s200/DSC_2036.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644248696043220322" border="0" /></a> than subject matter. They force you to stare and observe these elements, rather than think about the specific object you are looking at.<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>
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<br />Even her photos of food communicate texture and color. Greeting cards with photographs of cupcakes are available, which make a perfect Birthday Card for everyone.
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<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JOpZcV8qZC0/TlRmhXikQsI/AAAAAAAAAC0/iJZSwU7ZlMo/s1600/DSC_0209-Edit-2-Edit%2B%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 246px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JOpZcV8qZC0/TlRmhXikQsI/AAAAAAAAAC0/iJZSwU7ZlMo/s320/DSC_0209-Edit-2-Edit%2B%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644248956442788546" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">"I started getting serious about portraiture when I babysat two young girls, when I was about 17. I would take pictures and learn from them how to pose people, what angles to shoot at, and to just have fun. They </span><span style="font-style: italic;">motivated me to keep going and I worked with a photographer in Avalon, NJ who mainly focused on portraiture. I noticed how great she was with the c</span><span style="font-style: italic;">hild</span><span style="font-style: italic;">ren and fell in love with her pictures. She is one of the many fabulous people who have motiv</span><span style="font-style: italic;">ated me to continue with photography and learn more about it."</span>
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<br /><a href="http://www.kendraconroyphotography.com/">Kendra</a> says that she enjoys portraiture because she wants to create memories for families. Through her lens she is able to capture the distinct personality, and genuine emotion of her subjects.
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<br />Join us this Friday during <a href="http://troynightout.org/">Troy Night Out</a>, at <a href="http://anchorno5boutique.com/">Anchor No.5 Boutique</a>, to celebrate the photography of <a href="http://www.kendraconroyphotography.com/">Kendra Conroy</a>. Become a <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kendra-Conroy-Photography/197573986924986">fan of Kendra's on Facebook</a>, and check out her <a href="http://www.kendraconroyphotography.com/">website</a> for more photos and information.
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<br />Kristin Gallo
<br /><a href="www.revelinart.com"><span style="font-size:78%;">RevelinArt.com</span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2C_c3AC7Xeg/TlRoUtLo9AI/AAAAAAAAADM/8zca_DKox2o/s1600/DSC_2455.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2C_c3AC7Xeg/TlRoUtLo9AI/AAAAAAAAADM/8zca_DKox2o/s400/DSC_2455.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644250937937163266" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Jt92rFOrnr0/TlRomfa26lI/AAAAAAAAADU/Ge-BdM2Zw0U/s1600/DSC_0774.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Jt92rFOrnr0/TlRomfa26lI/AAAAAAAAADU/Ge-BdM2Zw0U/s400/DSC_0774.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644251243480541778" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761495618948709506.post-47740767711241821392011-07-25T18:52:00.000-07:002011-07-27T05:20:45.319-07:00NADINEmedinadesigns<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iNmXhm6TTt0/TjAAYWS0oQI/AAAAAAAAACM/XABKfzQFM6g/s1600/nadine.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 291px; height: 218px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iNmXhm6TTt0/TjAAYWS0oQI/AAAAAAAAACM/XABKfzQFM6g/s400/nadine.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634003552141877506" border="0" /></a>As a collection, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nadine-Medina-Designs/310434810782">Nadine Medina</a>'s jewelry exhibits an exploration into the juxtaposition of materials and form. As individual pieces, they are the perfect embellishments to dress you up for your 9-5, and still look sexy as you slip into your denim and head to the bar.<br /><br />The collection's catchphrase says it all, "designs that make a simple white tee feel more like a party dress." Nadine creates with the philosophy that fashion should be easy and comfortable. As a designer she achieves this with her jewelry, while marking each with a little of her own personality, creating whimsical, fun pieces.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JxQghxGtr2w/Ti_-zS_IZjI/AAAAAAAAAB0/RRXqx1558iU/s1600/2.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 305px; height: 229px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JxQghxGtr2w/Ti_-zS_IZjI/AAAAAAAAAB0/RRXqx1558iU/s320/2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634001816087193138" border="0" /></a><br />As an artist, Nadine pushes herself to create the unexpected. Willing to work with many different materials, she drives to create beautiful compositions from elements which would not traditionally be paired. This foundation finished off with her keen sense of style produces a collection of unique pieces that deserve to be experienced first hand. Join us this Troy Night Out, at Anchor No.5 Boutique as we celebrate <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nadine-Medina-Designs/310434810782">Nadine Medina.<br /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uWdoagd-Iks/Ti__Un6tcBI/AAAAAAAAAB8/yW58vJo5Llg/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uWdoagd-Iks/Ti__Un6tcBI/AAAAAAAAAB8/yW58vJo5Llg/s400/1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634002388641476626" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_QKLiUfX0b0/Ti__9CHi0LI/AAAAAAAAACE/w1W6W7CKJeY/s1600/3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 388px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_QKLiUfX0b0/Ti__9CHi0LI/AAAAAAAAACE/w1W6W7CKJeY/s400/3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634003082869395634" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Lv8w83PqadA/TjABCauyKMI/AAAAAAAAACU/RHR7BDHNmLA/s1600/4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Lv8w83PqadA/TjABCauyKMI/AAAAAAAAACU/RHR7BDHNmLA/s400/4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634004274887403714" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761495618948709506.post-70056748225663886742011-06-21T09:00:00.000-07:002011-06-21T07:04:17.653-07:00Fresh Produce: Ali HerrmannThis time of year, the season's bounty is a treat for the senses. <a href="http://aliherrmann.com/">Ali Herrmann</a> has taken this a step further with her latest collection '<a href="http://aliherrmann.com/">Fresh Produce</a>.' Her interpretations of fruits and vegetables evoke a feeling of nostalgia in their familiarity, and her unique representation will captivate you.<br /><br />Below is my interview with <a href="http://aliherrmann.com/">Ali Herrmann</a>.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TpuWzUG2nNw/TgCfm2sHCkI/AAAAAAAAAA8/8P2W7EmpQDE/s1600/Photo%2Bon%2B2011-05-19%2Bat%2B09.48.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TpuWzUG2nNw/TgCfm2sHCkI/AAAAAAAAAA8/8P2W7EmpQDE/s320/Photo%2Bon%2B2011-05-19%2Bat%2B09.48.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620667824822749762" border="0" /></a><br /><br />What was your inspiration for creating your most recent collection of work, 'Fresh Produce'?<br /><br />My inspiration for creating 'Fresh Produce' was based on the summer season, which locally hosts farmer's markets around the region. Continuously inspired by nature, I find beauty in the local colors and flavors of garden fresh fruits and veggies and try to create that simplistic beauty within my paintings. As such, I have developed a body of work for this show using watercolors and pen and ink, oil paintings, and mixed media acrylic pieces using photographic transfers, which create highly stylized pieces.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-M0jkYnB_uP0/TgCfee86amI/AAAAAAAAAA0/3vozoiDukYs/s1600/blood%2Borange%2Bslices.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 164px; height: 225px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-M0jkYnB_uP0/TgCfee86amI/AAAAAAAAAA0/3vozoiDukYs/s320/blood%2Borange%2Bslices.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620667681011821154" border="0" /></a>What other work do you have at <a href="http://anchorno5boutique.com/">Anchor No. 5</a>?<br /><br />At the store, I also have a large series of oil paintings on canvas, some inspired by nature, and others (the red ones behind the counter,) inspired by electron microscope scans of human blood...so nature and biology, I see it all having connectivity. I also have a large series of encaustic paintings at Anchor, which seem to have been very well received there. For my encaustics, I use the traditional encaustic medium, a combination of beeswax and damar resin <span style="display: block;" id="formatbar_Buttons"><span onmouseover="ButtonHoverOn(this);" onmouseout="ButtonHoverOff(this);" onmouseup="" onmousedown="CheckFormatting(event);FormatbarButton('richeditorframe', this, 8);ButtonMouseDown(this);" class="" style="display: block;" id="formatbar_CreateLink" title="Link"><img src="http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif" alt="Link" class="gl_link" border="0" /></span></span>(sourced locally from R&F Pigments in Kingston, NY). For my colors I use a combination of hand drawn/hand cut paper pieces to build texture and color, while also layering in seed pods, leaves, and dried flowers at times. I feel they all relate to each other under the influence of nature and color, so much that I bring the color palettes into the jewelry pieces that I make simultaneously. And yes, Petra has many of these jewelry pieces so you can see the continuity/connectivity. I have often been told that the works (jewelry and art) as a whole look like fabulous eye candy.<br /><br />Tell us more about your process...<br /><br />My process generally starts by taking a walk and just looking at the botanical environment that surrounds me seasonally. I take in the shapes, colors, textures, and forms of repetitiveness that nature offers. Then when I get home, I make black and white fingernail sketches in these little books that I keep. It's a way of documenting what I see and am inspired by. Then I try to work with one or two of these fingernails to make works such as oil paintings and watercolors, something more substantial, more permanent. I often go back to these books to look, see, and be inspired all over again to see what new elements I can bring into my work. I guess it's like collecting and saving data for future reference. While I am painting, I see color palletes that I feel would work within my jewelry, so while something is in limbo or is drying, I then work on some jewelry pieces, hoping to utilize the same feelings, emotions, and colors that come out of my artwork.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AxUlByCpfqc/TgCe0WqhXaI/AAAAAAAAAAs/U_K4LntmrsU/s1600/encaustics.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AxUlByCpfqc/TgCe0WqhXaI/AAAAAAAAAAs/U_K4LntmrsU/s320/encaustics.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620666957232692642" border="0" /></a><br />The color combinations you use are beautiful. Do you plan this out before you start, or does it evolve as you are painting?<br /><br />If I am painting from nature, I try to use the same colors that I see. This is most noticeable in my watercolors, which have a still life/natural feel. The oil paintings tend to get a little more opaque in their colors and some abstractness starts to appear, so I feel I have a little more leeway in their color elements, since that is one of the beauties of oil paint! The transfers are taken directly from newspaper/magazine photographs, so they are inherently graphic, but I do try to add a little acrylic spin into them for nuance. With my encaustics, I definitely try to map out my color combinations, once the wax painting process occurs with them, the papers sometimes change their colors a bit as a result of how they react with the wax, so in this case it changes, but I try to keep my instincts open to this, keep working at it, and go with the flow. I try not to get too discouraged when something unexpected happens, because it may ultimately lead to something new, fresh, and beautiful. Or it can be an entire failure that I learn from. I just try to let it feed the next painting.<br /><br />Tell us about your artistic background...<br /><br />My artistic education started with laying on the floor with coloring books, the 48 Crayola color box, and Sesame Street on the television in the background. I always wanted more than just crayons, so getting cray-pas one day was a big step forward!!! I remember taking an art class in junior high school, but don't remember much of what I made. High School's curriculum did not offer any opportunities to make art, so I dove into all things science and graduated with a four year scholarship to attend Colgate University. I took a broad range of classes the first semester, but soon found myself unhappy with my choice of college, and really just wanted to leave school. I stuck it out for a year though, so that in the event I might actually change my mind, I wouldn't have to start all over again. Second semester I took an art class, and it was there I thought, 'yes, this is what you need to do...be creative.' As soon as I realized I wanted to study art, it was clear that I did not want to stay at Colgate, so I began my quest to transfer to other schools. Long story short, I ended up at Bennington College in Bennington, VT, at a time when the college was in a bit of turmoil, controversy, and rumors of losing their accreditation, but I didn't care. I was there to take art classes. And boy did I ever! So much so that my plan committee criticized me for taking too many art classes...but I didn't care. It was my education and I was paying for it, so if they wanted to fail me for that (this was still a time when Bennington was non grades and gave out written comments), so be it. In the end, it all worked out and I graduated with a BA in fine arts, but not with a lot of struggles and harsh criticism along the way. I guess it was just preparing me for the art world outside of college.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0MFgnazB_54/TgCc0gQXfwI/AAAAAAAAAAc/MiMV9CNyFx4/s1600/jewelry%2Bcase.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0MFgnazB_54/TgCc0gQXfwI/AAAAAAAAAAc/MiMV9CNyFx4/s320/jewelry%2Bcase.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620664760784092930" border="0" /></a>How long have you been creating these types of pieces? What led up to the work you create now?<br /><br />While I have been creating both art and jewelry since I was a kid, the particular styles of work I am currently creating started back in 2007, while I took a leave of absence from my day job to spend a month residency at the Vermont Studio Center in Johnson, VT. While in residency, I had the opportunity to lock myself in the studio and just focus on painting. What it taught me was that I had a natural affinity towards great color combos, but that I did not have a particularly significant painting style or subject matter...and that I was just making these individual, unconnected paintings, sketches, woodcuts, and even jewelry pieces. I could hit a great piece, but it had no connection to anything else I made. It was frustrating and struggling, but the reality was that this type of work was bound to continue as long as I held a full time job, because I really wasn't putting all my focus on painting...it was full time job/part time painter. The residency changed all that...for a month! I just took leaps and bounds and didn't worry about creating good/bad work. Up until that point, I was just so scared to say that I was another artist inspired by nature. I thought there had to be some mysterious grandeur in painting. So, instead of trying to hide that fact, I just fully embraced it and went with it...and man I made some really kick ass paintings!!! Not to say that I didn't struggle with some of them, but I just opened up and had fun for a change, and I think that really showed in the finished pieces. I had people stopping by my studio telling me that looking at my work made them feel happy.<br /><br />And what happened after this stage in your life...<br /><br />After the residency bubble ended, I had gone back to my full time job, which if I haven't mentioned yet, was working at the local art supply store, ordering and selling supplies. I kept the painting momentum up for a while, but eventually it dropped off to sketching here and there. I was excited about some sketch books that were stocked at the store, so I bought one as if it were some little gem I could keep and hide in. From these, I began creating the thumbnail books I keep today and eventually got more and more inspired by what I was drawing, but realized that I still had no paint time. I picked up a part time restaurant job so that I could earn a little income while I painted, created a website and opened an Etsy shop to see if I could actually sell work online. It was all scary and risky, but not getting my ideas out was slowly eating at me. I wanted to paint and be the artist at the store buying supplies, not selling them.<br /><br />Do you have any other projects that you're working on?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fY9K1fD4FR8/TgCchf7hijI/AAAAAAAAAAU/RiHqG7wsTl8/s1600/IMG_1548.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fY9K1fD4FR8/TgCchf7hijI/AAAAAAAAAAU/RiHqG7wsTl8/s320/IMG_1548.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620664434279156274" border="0" /></a><br />Always! I just don't know what they are until I cross that road. Right now my biggest goal is getting out in the public for the season at various markets, shows, and outdoor venues...organizing that is a full time job at times. I just recently closed a three person, encaustic based show at Albany Center Gallery, so I am glad to have this time to get back into other painting styles for <a href="http://anchorno5boutique.com/">Anchor No. 5.<br /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761495618948709506.post-71882531665963121612011-05-23T18:32:00.000-07:002011-05-23T20:33:50.219-07:00s.j.l. original: Stacie J. Lucas<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aCF1b21_UnA/Tdsb_V3TpvI/AAAAAAAAAN4/7H07s0ZjxpU/s1600/stacie.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 272px; height: 344px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aCF1b21_UnA/Tdsb_V3TpvI/AAAAAAAAAN4/7H07s0ZjxpU/s320/stacie.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610108535834912498" border="0" /></a>Fresh, funky, elegant - not words I would normally use to describe handmade felted jewelry, but <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/SJL-Original/175996402432834">Stacie J. Lucas</a> pulls it off flawlessly.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">Stacie starts by buying wool roving by the pound, coming in balls as big as her head. She breaks off chunks and winds the wool into loose little balls, then spends several hours at a time elbow deep in warm, soapy water, rolling those pretty little balls in her palms. They take about a day to thoroughly dry, then she strings them up to create these artistic and stylish pieces, that seem to scream out "touch</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> me."</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JGvvxQfsxHo/TdskgBETR_I/AAAAAAAAAOo/eDZDqRQ4EZY/s1600/earrings.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JGvvxQfsxHo/TdskgBETR_I/AAAAAAAAAOo/eDZDqRQ4EZY/s320/earrings.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610117893280974834" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br />Stacie's love of fiber led her to begin felting in the spring of 2009, and her excitement over the process continues to spur new ideas. Currently she is exploring the subtle contrast between </span><span style="font-size:100%;">different textures: fuzzy wool vs. smooth fabric or ribbon. <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/SJL-Original/175996402432834">s.j.l. original's</a> fabric rosettes compliment the balls of felted wool to create beautiful accessories, which are the perfect way to add an artistic touch to an outfit, while still attaining a sophisticated look.<br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2xQp1jgfrlk/TdsceF949kI/AAAAAAAAAOI/hbtTzHHlPUY/s1600/braceletts.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2xQp1jgfrlk/TdsceF949kI/AAAAAAAAAOI/hbtTzHHlPUY/s320/braceletts.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610109064143500866" border="0" /></a></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">Stacie describes herself as "a perfectionist to a fault. The nature of handmade goodies is that you can't make them perfect, that might be what is so desirable about them, but I spend a good deal of time putting things together that are of the quality I would want for myself." She pre</span><span style="font-size:100%;">fers her customers get exactly what they want, so custom orders are welcome. Everything is interchangeable, this color can go on that style, or that necklace needs to be this length, etc.<br /></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KkEpgOCw0xw/TdsktDMOcyI/AAAAAAAAAOw/5Aq-fY92z0s/s1600/necklace.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KkEpgOCw0xw/TdsktDMOcyI/AAAAAAAAAOw/5Aq-fY92z0s/s320/necklace.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610118117189382946" border="0" /></a><br />As you can tell by the photos these items are beautiful, but their tactile qualities deserve attention. They are of course featured this month at <a href="http://anchorno5boutique.com/">Anchor No. 5 Boutique</a>, and are the headliners of <a href="http://troynightout.org/">Troy Night Out </a>this Friday. Hope to see you there.<br /><br />Kristin Gallo<br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.revelinart.com">RevelinArt.com</a><br /><span style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background- font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;color:transparent;" ><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><span style="background-font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;color:#000000;" ><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761495618948709506.post-50343434473908018332011-04-25T18:57:00.000-07:002011-05-23T20:32:48.576-07:00BIRDS ARE BEAUTIFUL: Laura Glazer<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-izXE3HTWw88/TbYf9x4fX_I/AAAAAAAAANo/Z_XF1agGct0/s1600/laura.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 383px; height: 287px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-izXE3HTWw88/TbYf9x4fX_I/AAAAAAAAANo/Z_XF1agGct0/s320/laura.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599698332904546290" border="0" /></a><br />Before I met <a href="http://www.lauraglazer.com/">Laura</a>, I had known of her as two different figures in the local scene . I became familiar with her collection <a href="http://www.lauraglazer.com/">'Birds are Beautiful'</a> at <a href="http://anchorno5boutique.com/">Anchor No.5</a>, and I've been enjoying her radio show <a href="http://www.helloprettycity.com/">'Hello Pretty City'</a> on <a href="http://exit977.org/">WEXT</a>. So it was wonderful to see how these two personas collide, and get to know <a href="http://www.lauraglazer.com/">Laura Glazer</a>.<br /><br /><br />She invited me into her apartment and let me see her shelves, and neatly labeled drawers, and boxes, and bins, of beautiful artwork, each piece a unique and personal creation. I got to see some of the greeting cards Laura is getting ready to bring over to <a href="http://anchorno5boutique.com/">Anchor No.5 </a>for <a href="http://troynightout.org/">Troy Night Out</a>. Her <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T929dEKHuPY/TbYdvWtUm5I/AAAAAAAAANQ/omwFXvKxHEo/s1600/card.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 313px; height: 234px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T929dEKHuPY/TbYdvWtUm5I/AAAAAAAAANQ/omwFXvKxHEo/s320/card.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599695886068521874" border="0" /></a>postage stamp cards have a graceful aesthetic, paired with one of her unique styles of handwriting, each having a personality all their own. Every card receives a great deal of creative attention, as well as effort in construction, because Laura wants each to be a special keepsake that will last.<br /><br />I stood amazed at the perfect tiny letters as she spelled out Happy Mother's Day on a card, and Laura told me about how when she was in elementary school, she and her classmates would compete for who had the best penmanship. Since then she has always been fascinated by other people's handwriting.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wUH4ItwyzLI/TbYgfHPaH3I/AAAAAAAAANw/HLUwoBPGDtM/s1600/notes.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 372px; height: 249px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wUH4ItwyzLI/TbYgfHPaH3I/AAAAAAAAANw/HLUwoBPGDtM/s320/notes.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599698905573498738" border="0" /></a><br />Handwriting is Laura's thing, she has a favorite pen, papers with different notes in various fonts around her work area, and has even had family members frame an envelope that she wrote out and sent a holiday card in. She also showcases her handwriting on the pins she makes which feature clever phrases like, "Larkness Monster," and "You take Brooklyn I'll take Troy."<br /><br />Laura likes to do custom pin orders for small businesses, bands, and artists, and loves her full time job at Albany Med doing marketing and graphic design. All of this, not to mention her radio show, <a href="http://www.helloprettycity.com/">'Hello Pretty City'</a> on WEXT, and a <a href="http://www.historylaboratory.net/">photography show in Hudson opening April 30th</a>, Laura Glazer keeps busy. No wonder she expressed how great it is to have <a href="http://anchorno5boutique.com/">Anchor No.5 Boutique</a>, which allows her to work at her own pace, and use her passion to create handmade and affordable pieces of artwork for others to enjoy.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NKqupwqxkxo/TbYfdGrh-9I/AAAAAAAAANg/3Go2oRUa6xE/s1600/pins.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 373px; height: 280px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NKqupwqxkxo/TbYfdGrh-9I/AAAAAAAAANg/3Go2oRUa6xE/s320/pins.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599697771551652818" border="0" /></a><br />Join us this Friday to celebrate <a href="http://troynightout.org/">Troy Night Out</a>, our featured artist <a href="http://www.lauraglazer.com/">Laura Glazer</a>, and her collection, <a href="http://www.lauraglazer.com/">'Birds are Beautiful'</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Kristin Gallo<br /><a href="http://www.revelinart.com/"><span style="font-size:78%;">RevelinArt.com</span></a><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761495618948709506.post-90183373902493298292011-03-21T16:35:00.000-07:002011-05-23T20:32:48.577-07:00Design It Together: Ben Karis-Nix and Taylor Gillis<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-X6qMAl70VcE/TYf7C0ZhIUI/AAAAAAAAANA/sRIo0liPMwo/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-X6qMAl70VcE/TYf7C0ZhIUI/AAAAAAAAANA/sRIo0liPMwo/s400/1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586709888620372290" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;color:transparent;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" href="http://designittogether.com/">Design it Together</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> is a design studio based in Troy, NY featuring original artwork & clothing designs as well as providing graphic design services to clients. The artists behind this collection are Ben Karis-Nix and Taylor Gillis. Ben came up with the idea of designing an original line of screen printed apparel when he was touring with his band, performing, but also designing merchandise for the band, and other musicians. He admired the work of some of the artists who were vending in the circuit, which he describes as t-shirts which have “constructive messages that young people would be interested in.” Having just</span> </span></span><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;color:transparent;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:arial;" >moved back to rural upstate, NY, he was inspired by his surroundings and decided to populate the line with designs that spoke to themes of nature and renewable energy.</span><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yl_HoOdDYOg/TYfwyb3--0I/AAAAAAAAAMY/UaS6ykKjzmQ/s1600/greenworker_men.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 201px; height: 252px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yl_HoOdDYOg/TYfwyb3--0I/AAAAAAAAAMY/UaS6ykKjzmQ/s400/greenworker_men.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586698612043086658" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Ben and Taylor met when they were both at in-between points in their lives. Ben's band had just broken up, and Taylor, a graphic designer, had been sharing a studio with other freelance designers whom had just disbanded. Working together at the St. Rose bookstore led them to build a solid friendship and go into business together. Taylor brought more</span> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">graphics to the collection, and the line is now expanding to bring even more artists into the mix. When you visit their<a href="http://designittogether.com/"> website</a>, you can</span> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">vote on which latest design will go into production and be available for sale.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">With Taylor's background in graphic design, and Ben's in fine art, the team started working on other projects together. Last summer they established </span><a style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" href="http://designittogether.com/">Design it Together</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">, a design studio cooperative, and completed some projects you may be familiar with. They recently designed and launched the </span><a style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" href="http://anchorno5boutique.com/">Anchor No.5 website</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">, and are helping Petra realize her vision of branding the store, including the boutique's mascot, a flirtatious, sailor, pin-up girl. Ben and Taylor describe Petra as their typical client, a small business owner who's shop has it's own style and persona, but needs help executing the necessary marketing materials. Ben and Taylor function as creative directors who work with a network of designers, artists, and programmers to tackle a variety of projects.</span></span></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-w_QPugd8VTs/TYf6tJ40IaI/AAAAAAAAAM4/KOAos2BYCWc/s1600/child%2Btees.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-w_QPugd8VTs/TYf6tJ40IaI/AAAAAAAAAM4/KOAos2BYCWc/s400/child%2Btees.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586709516431663522" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="font-family:arial;">Their latest, very exciting expansion is the addition of a new printer. Not many studios in the U.S. use this type of machine, which produces a very unique and unconventional look. They hope to use it for their own work, the work of other artists, and for the printed material they produce for clients. We will undoubtedly see more great things to come from the <a style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" href="http://designittogether.com/">Design it Together</a> team, Ben Karis-Nix and Taylor Gillis. Make sure you stop into Anchor No.5 Boutique this Friday for Troy Night Out, or any time in April to check out the featured t-shirt line, Run We Must.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Kristin Gallo</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size:85%;" ><a href="http://www.revelinart.com/">revelinart.com</a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761495618948709506.post-69565989816901503612011-02-26T06:12:00.000-08:002011-03-04T15:57:59.608-08:00Welcome<span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >If you've had the pleasure of visiting </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://anchorno5boutique.com/">Anchor No.5 Boutique</a></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" > in Troy, then you already know that it features over 50 designers from the Capital Region, who create a wide range of stylish products. Starting in March, </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://anchorno5boutique.com/">Anchor No. 5</a></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" > will feature a different artist each month, and this is the place to find out about them. </span><br /><br /><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" > Here you can find out who the featured artist is, what kind of products they create, and all of the reasons you will love their work. This blog will be publish</span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >ed th</span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >e Monday before </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.troynightout.org/">Troy Night Ou</a></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >t, and will allow you to get to know the designer and their collection</span>, which will be featured in the Boutique for the next month.<span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><br /><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" > My name is Kristin Gallo and I am the designer behind </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.revelinart.com/">Revel</a></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >, a collection of original artwork for individual style. My line includes wallets, scarves, and bandannas, all made from hand painted fabric, plus a unique set of bottle openers.</span><br /><br /><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" > I met Petra Jancovicova in a sculpture class at The University at</span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" > Albany, where we worked side by side in the wood and metal shops. I remember her showing up to class after staying up all night to fill orders as her handbag line, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/petrainabag">Petra</a>, was growing in popularity.</span><br /><br /><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" > Petra continued to successfully design and produce <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/petrainabag">Petra</a>, diligently studying and building on the latest trends, and selling them throughout the region and beyond. While doing this she </span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >built a vast network of artists and designers from the area, which made her next step clear, a place where all of their hard work and talent could be showcased, </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://anchorno5boutique.com/">Anchor No.5 Boutique.<br /></a></span><br /><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" > We are a community of artists who admire and support ea</span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >ch other, while</span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" > hoping to better our broader local community. At the same time we hope that the community will return the favor. Read this blog to learn more about us, yell at us on the street if you like our work, and celebrate with us at </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.troynightout.org/">Troy Night Out</a></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >. Visit </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://anchorno5boutique.com/">Anchor No.5</a></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" > and see the ever changing and growing</span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" > inventory. Petra is constantly shaking things up and pushing herself to come up with more </span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >creative and chic in store and window displays.</span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >Hope to see you there.</span><br /><br /><br /><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >Kristin Gallo</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:78%;" ><a href="http://www.revelinart.com/">RevelinAr</a><a href="http://www.revelinart.com/">t.com</a><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a9DtmN-IYSo/TXF5w7sKOxI/AAAAAAAAAKw/lkva1As-WMg/s1600/window.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a9DtmN-IYSo/TXF5w7sKOxI/AAAAAAAAAKw/lkva1As-WMg/s400/window.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580375294852348690" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0JU2LF8icqw/TXF6QVBIFXI/AAAAAAAAALA/OHKTAfhTgtA/s1600/case1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0JU2LF8icqw/TXF6QVBIFXI/AAAAAAAAALA/OHKTAfhTgtA/s400/case1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580375834227119474" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aqMaF5_MRE8/TXF6Gv3i-CI/AAAAAAAAAK4/ZQVHZ6wy2rw/s1600/tables.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aqMaF5_MRE8/TXF6Gv3i-CI/AAAAAAAAAK4/ZQVHZ6wy2rw/s400/tables.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580375669636003874" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QGTPWlNlqSk/TXF6r2zlm6I/AAAAAAAAALI/gHN4Y6cM3Jo/s1600/case2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QGTPWlNlqSk/TXF6r2zlm6I/AAAAAAAAALI/gHN4Y6cM3Jo/s400/case2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580376307153607586" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qqgK2SZoAtI/TXF7nf_n_bI/AAAAAAAAALQ/sOPf9Kb5xgk/s1600/baby.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qqgK2SZoAtI/TXF7nf_n_bI/AAAAAAAAALQ/sOPf9Kb5xgk/s400/baby.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580377331822230962" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AN_UasfHAF8/TXF8CcKLxtI/AAAAAAAAALY/Xu1cCZt7TcU/s1600/case3.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AN_UasfHAF8/TXF8CcKLxtI/AAAAAAAAALY/Xu1cCZt7TcU/s400/case3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580377794649245394" border="0" /></a><br /><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:78%;" ><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0