Thursday, December 17, 2009

4th annual booty market at design within reach in adams morgan

update:
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Due to the snowstorm and that both rania and are are mouring the death of a kitty we recently started taking care of, we're not gonna be at the market today.

it is still going, so if you're up by adams morgan, which is walkable from the woodly park metro, please stop by.
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4th Annual Holiday Booty Market

Saturday, December 19, 2009 -- 10am-5pm
Design Within Reach - Adams Morgan
1838 Columbia Rd. NW
Washington, DC

The last D.C. craft show of the year is happening at Design Within Reach in Adams Morgan, Saturday, December 19th! Shop for awesome handmade goods while hanging out in the coolest home furnishing showroom in DC. This is your last chance to get your hands on fabulous stuff from 20 of your favorite local indie crafters and designers. Check out a slew of handmade gifts from local vendors such as Jaime Zollars prints, Red Praire Press tees, and recycled leather wristcuffs from Fisticuffs Leather. Get Zombie Plague Holiday cards from Tina Seamonster or handmade soaps from Biggs and Featherbelle. Complete vendor list below! Email tinatheseamonster@gmail.com if you have questions. Invite your friends using our Facebook event page! There will be free snacks and temporary tattoos!

Vendors

Woolarina
Woolarina is a two-woman operation aiming to provide color and warm fuzzy knits to the east coast. Our yarns are delightfully soft and our knits and patterns are fun and functional! Knit some rad mitts today, or pick up a merino-cashmere hat – can’t go wrong with the soft luxury!

Red Prairie Press

Hand drawn design, screenprinted in small runs on sweatshop free apparel. All made in our cozy basement studio in Baltimore, MD!

Jaime Zollars

Jaime Zollars is a painter inspired by Folk Tales and Flemish Painters. She paints pictures for children's books and gallery walls, and loves to make stuff when she's not painting for clients. Her art is available in fine art Giclee prints, silk screen prints, t-shirts and cards.

60 Bugs
"60 bugs" is a punk rock song written by a 5 year old. 60bugs is the line of awesome hand-embroidered and gocco-printed stuff inspired by it. Sometimes funny, sometimes absurd, mostly always cute, Debbie Lee of 60bugs makes fun items for all ages like tee shirts, pins and reusable coffee sleeves.
Tina Seamonster
Tina Seamonster is all about helping you destroy Christmas with her line of Zombie Plague Holiday cards. And her Obama vs. Zombies shirt is the must have gift this holiday season.
Tigerflight
tigerflight makes animals from recycled sweaters and other upcycled materials. She is inspired by flora, fauna, puddles and candy wrappers. She also makes the best rhubarb pie. Possibly ever.
this chickadee
this chickadee is on a mission to create all sorts of magical things for you and your home. Aprons, totes, and table decorations are one-of-a-kind creations, stitched with love. The aim of this chickadee is to provide an alternative to mass-produced items and to inspire, educate and brighten.
Biggs and Featherbelle
handmade natural body care products created by two sisters including soaps, lip balms, bath soaks, body butter bars, body scrubs, belly balm and gift sets.
Fisticuffs Leather
100% recycled leather and found object cuffs and watchbands...soon to have dog collars too!
goshdarnknit
Ghost writers, imaginary friends, runaways, unite! Goshdarnknit is illustrated notebooks for your pockets and knit paintings for your walls, all by DC artist Rania. She knits, paints, and gocco prints every surface imaginable with swirly tales of cherry swallowing, bunny spinning, arm doodling fun.
De*nada Design & Kelly Towles
De*nada Design is a design boutique specializing in knits, bags and graphic tees that are comtemporary, fun and energetic. Kelly Towles is a DC based visual artist ("street-style"), whose work includes limited edition prints, original drawings and illustrations.
George Ryan
My craft is to make accessories for your life. I specialize in found object jewelry, applique and sowing. My style is silhouettes, fun animals and things that will make you smile.
Sweet Pepita
Sweet Pepita is one-of-a-kind children’s clothing that’s hand-crafted using only recycled fabric and 100% organic cotton. The result is a visually appealing and texturally irresistible product that is just as unique as the child wearing it.
{craftgasm}
At {craftgasm} I create reclaimed paper goods with a sense of history using maps, found materials, & my vintage typewriter. I cut, fold, & assemble stationery sets with map envelopes; I use junk mail, picture books, & other ephemera to create upcycled cards, journals, & pins (with & without snark).

Mary Ellen Doran
DC based artist Mary Ellen Doran has developed a unique line of hand linked chains and gemstone jewelry. Her "wrapped" neck pieces incorporate tiny top-end gemstones to create a monochromatic splash of color as an alternative to a single larger stone.

The Littlest Bean
Jen's work is driven by a curiosity about color, shape and texture. Using randomly cut fabrics, intricately cut felt, and an assortment of found media, she creates one-of-a-kind accessories for women and kids. Each piece is hand-cut, hand-stitched and embroidered - to add some color to your day.
oh ginger
Oh Ginger is about fun, simplicity, whimsy and accessibility. Using interesting textures, vintage ephemera, bold and exciting colors and affordable materials, Oh Ginger's jewelry and accessories are perfect gifts for loved ones (and yourself)!
The Garbologist's Wife
Women’s clothing and accessories created from an eclectic collection of upcycled and vintage materials in sizes small to 3X.
Sean Hennessey
DC artist Sean Hennessey creates beautiful wall sculptures from upcylced glass combined with concrete and steel. Using common and slightly nostalgic imagery, he presents work as archeological remnants of our present world and ways of thinking, with hopes to inspire and make your life better.
Moonlight Bindery
I am a bookbinder who mixes my traditional skills with fun and funky materials. The books I create are made from LEGO® pieces, wallpaper, Shrinky Dinks®, cork, and unique papers. The antique presses and vintage fonts in my home-based studio inspire my creativity. I can make a book out of ANYTHING!
Daisy Lacy
I make cute dresses and shirts for ladies using thrifted materials.

Tuesday, December 08, 2009

Annual Open Studios and Holiday Sale This Saturday


Green Light Bulb
available for purchase HERE


8th Annual Washington Glass School Holiday Party/Sale and Open House!
Time: 2 to 6pm
Date: Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009
Where : 3700 Otis Street, Mt Rainier, MD

This Saturday is our 8th Annual Holiday Party/Sale and Open House! Always our biggest event of the year! Dozens of glass artists will be showing in the studio....plus holiday food and music. Sculpture, video, bowls, jewelry.......tons of great artwork to purchase!

Plus this year, we have joined with all the other Mt. Rainier artists....so all the studios in our complex will also have their doors open. Painting, sculpture, ceramics......its all here at the largest cluster of professional artist in the area!

Time: 2 to 6pm
Date: Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009
Where : Washington Glass School (ground zero) and all surrounding studios of the Gateway Arts District
3700 Otis Street, Mt Rainier, MD

more info on the other open studios in the gateway arts district HERE

Thursday, December 03, 2009

i can't shake this song from my head.

Saturday, November 14, 2009

video from crafty bastards 2009

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

chicago

this past week the wife and i visited chicago under the pretense of visiting SOFA chicago. thats kinda how we vacation. here are some of the gazillion pictures we took.

Friday, November 06, 2009

Sofa Chicago


Sofa Chicago
Originally uploaded by Scenic Artisan
I'm off visiting the fine craft event SOFA in Chicago.

Friday, October 30, 2009

IMG_4321


IMG_4321
Originally uploaded by Scenic Artisan

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

plate glass relief sculptures, just out of the kiln.


Fresh outta da oven
Originally uploaded by Scenic Artisan


this is what the mold looked like:

slide show of sculpture! tonight!

Washington Sculptors Group Annual Image Show.
Tuesday October 27th.
6:30-9:00, with a reception at a nearby restaurant.

The Charles Sumner School
1201 17th Street NW, Washington, D.C.
Accessible by both Farragut North and West Metro Stations

Every year the Washington Sculptors Group presents its work to the public and its membership through a slide show. Artists will talk briefly about their work.
If you're interested in local sculpture and sculptors please join us. This is a free event. cash bar for reception.

for more information about the Washington Sculptors Group:
http://www.washingtonsculptors.org

Sunday, October 25, 2009

all about the process

here are a lot of pictures of works in progress of the art that i create. paintings, stencils, prints, glass concrete, all kinds of stuff here from the last handful of years.



to see the whole set not as a slide show click HERE

Saturday, October 24, 2009

plaster molds for glass


Monday, October 19, 2009

a musical interlude

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

DCCAH needs YOU!

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

the James Renwick Alliance


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Originally uploaded by Scenic Artisan
I recently joined the James Renwick Alliance and went to my first meeting last night.

Like a lot of solid arts organizations they seem to be lacking in a younger membership base. I've found the same thing with the Washington Sculptors Group, of which i am a board member.

Anyway, we got a tour from their awesome curator Nicholas Bell and a great talk about a new glass sculpture they are acquiring.

I will also be participating in their James Renwick Alliance Day, a one day sale of artwork from the members.

check out the group's website here:
http://www.jra.org/

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

free studio space in baltimore contest

APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE FREE
C. SYLVIA & EDDIE C. BROWN STUDIO IN THE BROMO SELTZER ARTS TOWER

Competition deadline is Friday, October 9.


Attention Artists! Here's your chance to apply for free studio space at the historic Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower, worth $24,000. With the support of Baltimore philanthropists Eddie and Sylvia Brown, one studio in the building, the Brown Studio, is offered free of charge to an emerging visual artist for a period of two years.
The Brown Studio, offered only as a work space, is located on the building's second floor and features large windows and 360 sq. feet of space. The building amenities include high speed Internet access, 24-hour secure access, and year-round climate control.

The Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower is located at 21 South Eutaw Street.

Applicants for the Brown Studio must be able to demonstrate an established artistic practice by presenting a CD of representative work and a resume. In addition, applicants must submit a completed application and a $25 non-refundable application fee.


The application for the Brown Studio at the Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower is due on Friday, October 9, 2009. The Brown artist will be announced on October 30, 2009. The tenancy will begin on or about December 1, 2009, and conclude on November 30, 2011.

The applications will be reviewed by an independent jury.
To download the application, visit bromoseltzerartstower.com.
Questions? Call 410-752-8632.

Friday, September 11, 2009

come out to arts on foot on saturday!

i know arts on foot is three days this year, but i'll only be there tomorrow. and i have new stuff! come on out:

Arts on Foot 2009
11-5 PM
F Street NW, between 7th and 9th, between the Portrait Gallery and the Spy Museum.
Washington, DC

i'll be set up just outside the entrance to the Hotel Monaco.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

in progress stuff...


in progress stuff...
Originally uploaded by Scenic Artisan
things have been pretty busy here.. lets face it ... the past few years have been a bit insane for me. my goal for the next year is to slow down a bit and do things a bit differently.

but anyway, coming up i've got Crafty Bastards, Arts on Foot, and the James Renwick Alliance Day. i'll post the details soon...

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

The Common Element at the Artdc.org Gallery

ARTDC Gallery hosts sculptural glass work by artists of Washington Glass School and DC GlassWorks

An exhibit of glass artwork from artists of the Washington Glass School and DC GlassWorks are featured in a show that links the two DC-area glass institutions:The Common Element.

Hosted by the organization ArtDC.org (in their new Hyattsville gallery at the Lustine Center), the collaborative spirit of the two studios is celebrated in this groundbreaking art show.

The Common Element: Glass and Sculpture

ARTDC Gallery
5710 Baltimore Avenue
Hyattsville, MD 20781
301-209-0116
August 15- September 6, 2009

Reception August 15, 2009, 4-6 pm

Artists include: Patrick Burke, David Cook, Joe Corcoran, Cheryl P. Derricotte, Nancy Donnelly, Sean Hennessey, Michael Janis, Steven Jones, Brendan Kager, Jennifer Lindstrom, David D'Orio, Anne Plant, Ragan Sheridan, Erwin Timmers, Megan Van Wagoner and Sue Weisenburger.


DC Artists Meetup Tonight

Member Networking Event: Happy Hour
Tuesday July 21, 2009 5:30-8:30pm

Join members of Washington Sculptors Group and WPA for a casual meet-up at the Warehouse Café. . Connect with fellow WPA and WSG members and meet other artists! Everyone is welcome

Meet. Talk. Share ideas, Plan projects together. Solve problems. In person. Live. IRL. Together.

Warehouse Café
1021 7th Street NW
Washington DC 20001

MT. VERNON SQ. (Green/Yellow Lines): 1 Block – walk south on 7th St.

GALLERY PLACE – Chinatown Exit (Red/Green/Yellow Lines): 4 Blocks – walk north on 7th St.

http://www.warehousetheater.com
http://www.wpadc.org
http://www.washingtonsculptors.org

Friday, July 17, 2009

dc artist and art professional meetup

ArtistsNetworking Event: Happy Hour
Tuesday July 21, 2009 5:30-8:30pm

Join members of Washington Sculptors Group and WPA for a casual meet-up at the Warehouse Café. . Connect with fellow WPA and WSG members and meet other artists! Everyone is welcome

Meet. Talk. Share ideas, Plan projects together. Solve problems. In person. Live. IRL. Together.

Warehouse Café
1021 7th Street NW
Washington DC 20001

MT. VERNON SQ. (Green/Yellow Lines): 1 Block – walk south on 7th St.

GALLERY PLACE – Chinatown Exit (Red/Green/Yellow Lines): 4 Blocks – walk north on 7th St.

http://www.warehousetheater.com
http://www.wpadc.org
http://www.washingtonsculptors.org