Memories of the Art Craft Building Holiday Sale

Memories of the Art Craft Building Holiday Sale

I am still humbled and honored to have been asked to set up our soap and silk stand at the Art Craft Building Holiday Sale a week and a half ago.  Such amazing and talented professional artists offer such inspiration and encouragement.  Advertising the show 

A funny thing happened at the Art Market

A funny thing happened at the Art Market

We have been busy with a place to set up each day this past weekend, and the artist market I was working on adding metallic details to this scarf when a woman said “I want that scarf” Understanding I had a few hours of work 

Lakeland Artist Market

Lakeland Artist Market

One of our most favorite events, perhaps it is because it was our first event we ever did as a business, is the Lakeland Community College Artist Market.  This is held on the college campus, in the A Building across from the bookstore and counseling. 

New ideas in display

New ideas in display

I am always trying to pull my display into something that looks attractive, and something that people can easily see what is being offered.  Several years ago i invested in several wrought iron towel racks that have two arms and two large hoops… it works 

Scenes from Textile Art Alliance Fashion Show and Boutique

Scenes from Textile Art Alliance Fashion Show and Boutique

I wrote earlier in the week about this event, and how it is perhaps the most wonderful and encouraging event I do as an artist.  I am ever amazed at the ways people express their creativity in fashion and art that is wearable. I was 

Textile Art Alliance Boutique – A wonderful day!

Textile Art Alliance Boutique – A wonderful day!

Textile Art Alliance is one of the most amazing days of my year as an artist. As a silk dyer I relish the opportunity to show and sell my scarves to an audience of people that understand processes, and value the work and skills involved. 

Venturing into new types of dye

Venturing into new types of dye

I have committed to venturing into new methods and techniques of dying, in conjunction with larger and more elegant fabric. I wrote about that as a challenge to my artistic growth…. and i finally took action by placing a large order for more specialized pieces