Art on the Go! December 12, 2009
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The studio of Alison B. Antelman
The last eight months have been an excellent time of growth and change. “Driving a U-haul, no longer in Oregon, and wanting to expand into a greater degree of self-expression” kind of change. As a result, I have been forced to rethink the future of Canopy Gallery.
Wednesday found me in Berkeley, California, where I happened onto to an excellent community of artists and eco-champions. Susan Brooks is the founder of Berkeley Artisans, now a 100 member strong collection of professional artists and craftspeople that offer free, self-guided tours for the Holidays of their Open Studios, on Saturdays and Sundays through this Christmas Eve. Susan graciously offered to let me peruse her wonderful work even though it was mid-week. Susan is a stylized (and stylish) figurative painter and jewelry designer whose hip work pulls from ancient cultures via a saucy New Yorker aesthetic. I wasn’t the only one who was eager to meet Susan, as she had a friend in who was a top chef, but her friend charmingly demurred to refer to herself as anything but a cook.
Susan then recommended another nearby artist and jewelry designer Alison B. Antelman. Alison creates jewelry from powerfully sculptural, hollow “puffed” forms. Alison favors unusual stones like raw diamonds and emeralds, which have a powdered-sugar quality, similiar to druzy quartz. I marveled at her ingenious clasps. She was very excited, preparing for an upcoming speaking engagement and will be teaching at Scintillant Studios on January 23rd and 24th, 2010. I give great thanks to Susan and Alison for their graciousness and inspiration, they should sell the pants off Santa.
As for the future of Canopy Gallery, I’m considering opening this website up to bloggers in many different locations in order to better catch the artistic pulse of America. So write a comment and let me know your thoughts. Would you enjoy becoming a local arts writer? What do you think of this as a catch phrase?
“The Local Art Scene, Nationally”
Earthdance October 19, 2009
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On September 26th, I was speaking at Unity and I am very glad that I did because it allowed me to consider joy and ways of bringing more of it into our lives and to share what I learned with others. However, if I could have been in two places simultaneously, I would have chosen Earthdance, the world’s largest synchronized music and dance festival for peace. So beautiful, a weekend of sacred creativity. Enjoy their broadcast.
International Canopy Network September 26, 2009
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Light through the leaves
“The International Canopy Network (ICAN) is devoted to facilitating the continuing interaction of people concerned with forest canopies and forest ecosystems around the world.
ICAN is a non-profit organization supported by a global community of scientists, conservation advocates, canopy educators, and environmental professionals. The organization is funded by subscriber dues, donations, and grants.”
“When I Look into my Heart I See Trees” September 26, 2009
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Today I found on TED.com a talk given by Nalini Nadkarni on the ecological communities that exist in rainforest canopies. What impresses me, beyond her knowledge, passion and community outreach is her belief that art is a bridge between people and a time tested teaching tool.
“A unique ecosystem of plants, birds and monkeys thrives in the treetops of the rainforest. Nalini Nadkarni explores these canopy worlds — and shares her findings with the world below, through dance, art and bold partnerships.”
Mrs. Nadkarni had a canopy ant named after her. Not surprising, really.
Star of Hope September 22, 2009
Posted by Canopy Gallery in coos bay, creativity, earn money, environment, oregon.Tags: coos bay, crafts, myrtlewood, oregon, repurposed
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Star of Hope supports the Arts in Coos County through two programs: handmade cards and handmade woven rugs. You may also be familiar with “one of the oldest continuously working Myrtlewood Factories on the Southern Oregon Coast, The Oregon Connection, a subsidiary of Star of Hope.”
“All Hand made note cards are made by individuals who work at the Star of Hope, using their own creativity to make each and every card unique. Star of Hope is the second largest recycler of paper products in Coos County and we believe in saving Oregons natural resources. These distinctive, one-of-a-kind cards are made from the paper Star of Hope recycles that would otherwise be discarded in landfills and other waste streams. Star of Hope uses local resources from our area such as rose and wisteria petals and other Oregon Coast foliage to create the special fiber in our cards.”
Visit them at:
Star of Hope
657 Newmark Ave.
Coos Bay, Oregon 97420
Or see these products at the following locations.
The handmade woven rugs may be purchased online.
Special orders for rugs and runners may be placed by calling (541) 888-8893 or to fax order (541) 888-8444
Email them at starofhope@charter.net for questions or orders.
Hubpages September 18, 2009
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the early morning coffee hub
I’ve recently found a new blogging site and want to share it with you. Hubpages is every bit as wonderful as WordPress in terms of ease of use. You can have a page up in a few hours. Both platforms have their strengths and weaknesses, however.
WordPress is excellent for design options and the overall look of your blog. If you want a professional look to your blog stick with WordPress. However, Hubpages offers all the popular affiliate marketing opportunities and is well organized. WordPress doesn’t allow affiliate marketing. Hubpages makes it a snap to promote your writing on many different sites, which draws traffic.
Both sites possess excellent tutorials and access to communities for problem solving.
Check out my latest hub, The Creative Spark.
Saturday Spotlight – Dragonclaw September 9, 2009
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lapis lazuli dragonclaw
Lanee, of Lanee’s Crochet, had this to say on her blog.
“Combine Awesome Workmanship, Precious Stones, and Consistent Quality and you’ve got DragonClaw Studio!
Matt of DragonClaw is a self-taught jewelry artist who hand sculpts stone and crystal (such as jasper, jade, fluorite, charoite, obsidian, and more) into free-form organic shapes. He also wire-wraps and knits wire into chain to create gorgeous sculpted pendants.
Not only are they stunning, but some believe that the beauty of these precious stones goes beyond what the eye can see; some are regarded as possessing healing powers, influence on ones fortune, and positive energies.”
It sure does feel good to be noticed. Thanks Lanee!
Love is Like a Butterfly. August 20, 2009
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Cool Butterflies is a blog devoted to butterflies, especially in art and it’s creator is Deborah Carney. To see wonderful photographs of butterflies or read my recently published poem, Chrysalis, please visit.
Coos Art Museum August 17, 2009
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Coos Art Museum
Coos Art Museum has outdone itself this time, truly. Currently showing the 16th Annual Maritime Art Exhibit in the main gallery, CAM has made it’s selections and they are masterpieces. I have to celebrate local artist William A. Selden’s work. Selden’s paintings, Resting Peace, Charleston Fishing Boats and Foggy Afternoon in Yachats, are each symphonies of color and expertly balanced. Also, Paula Holtzer’s scenic sunsets capture a golden freshness and immediacy, they are: Shining Seas, Indian Summer and September Evening.
Upstairs you’ll find artist, doctor, architect and author (phew) Lian Zhen, whose idiosyncratic color palette and many charming scenes capture the natural world. Slate blue, coral pink and blood red dominate such pictures as Family, a yard of sweet-eyed chickens and Koi, a pond of undulating fish.
Also, the National Watercolor Society Traveling Exhibition delivers with a room of award winning paintings including Irena Romans Connected by Shadows, the perfect example of how light and transparency are captured in watercolor. Toshiko Ukon, from Lake Oswego Oregon, has painted in plein air a dramatic, swooping street scene titled, Love From Malta. Brilliant and amusing, Feeding Time, by Soon Yi Warren vibrates with energy, also highlighting a pond of fish. Sundown No. 2 is a dense and moody desert, abstract and opaque; Carole Pickle has subtly defied every convention of watercolor.
I plan to visit again.
Pieced Together August 14, 2009
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On Saturday, August 8th, I attended the reception for “Pieced Together,” an exhibit of paintings and collages created by The South Coast Collage Collective at Sage Gallery in Bandon. The show featured works by Donna Cox, Pat Snyder, Carol Jones, Molly Dufort, Janne LaValle, Susan Lehman, Donna Wright, Veneita Stender, dorthea tortilla and Ruthanne McSurdy-Wong.
If you haven’t been upstairs yet in the Historic Coast Guard Building, please do make a point to visit with the wonderful Sage Gallery. Sage is filled with treasures like Donna Wright’s asian influenced watercolor assemblages and dorothea tortilla’s kicky, icecream sprinkle colored paintings. Running for the month of August.
