December 2009 Blog Posts (7)

Week Thirty Nine of My Weekly Creative Challenge

Week Thirty of my Weekly Creative Challenge is Here!

WOW......

Well we have made it to Week Thirty. I want to thank all of you for following me and my creative process for these past 3o weeks in 2009! This process has definitely help me with my designs and I cant wait to see what we can do together in 2010. This was one of my favorite pieces this past year. I made for the "63119 Art Gallery Crawl" and I sold it that same… Continue

Added by Allison B. on December 27, 2009 at 12:57am — No Comments

I received another commission...

to paint a lion statue for University City! :)

Added by Genevieve Esson on December 23, 2009 at 10:18am — No Comments

Week Twenty Nine of My Weekly Creative Challenge

Week Twenty Nine has an "Icy Touch" to My Weekly Creative Challenge

I cant believe there is only one more week left for 2009 Weekly Challenge. It will be great to know that somehow we will make it up to Week Thirty for the end on year. Well this week I wanted to keep it cool and so I went for the "Silver Touch". This is the week of Christmas and I found it only fitting to have my featured piece something that could bring a… Continue

Added by Allison B. on December 22, 2009 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Week Twenty Eight of My Weekly Creative Challenge

Week Twenty Eight of My Creative Challenge has some of that "Old World Charm"

There are only 2 week left in 2009 and we are coming to the end of a very productive year. This year was full of exploring different styles and techniques. One of the things I discovered is my love of fretwork and the intricate designs of different eras such as "Victorian", "Art Nouveau" , and the "Art and Craft" movement. I love the swirls and nature… Continue

Added by Allison B. on December 15, 2009 at 4:28pm — No Comments

Week Twenty Seven of My Weekly Creative Challenge

I feel all "Linked" together for Week Twenty Seven of my Weekly Creative Challenge

Learning a new technique can be so enjoyable and it is even more fun when the pieces you create actually come out the way you image them. This week's entries did just that for me. It all started when two of my favorite customers came into the store with these great bracelets on. The designs were so cool and Ms. Margie O. and Ms. Debbie S. assured… Continue

Added by Allison B. on December 6, 2009 at 10:15pm — No Comments

New Solo Exhibits

New Solo Show

Gateway Tower Gallery #1 Memorial Drive "Pastel Impressions" October 5 through December 31, 2009.

New shows: Fleishman-Hillard, N. Broadway, 20th floor 15 pieces, July 24 thru Sept. 25, 2009. "Flower Power"

Union Avenue Christian Church, 733 Union Ave., Group Show, August 3 thru Sept. 21, 2009, two paintings.

President's office at FPCC, four paintings on loan thru 2010.

On April 17 thru June 19, 2009, I have a solo exhibit "Landscapes & Flowers"… Continue

Added by Barbara St. John on December 6, 2009 at 7:02pm — No Comments

Week Twenty Six of My Weekly Creative Challenge

Feel the "Chill in the Air" on Week Twenty Six of My Weekly Creative Challenge

The holiday season is upon us and it is time to find that special little something for all those people on our gift list. I know that's where my thoughts should be focused on but all I can think about is what am I going to do in 2010. My mind is on what new lines I will be working on and what will be the focus of my new blog for the new year ( if… Continue

Added by Allison B. on December 1, 2009 at 9:39pm — No Comments