tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59026339815843912662024-03-14T01:43:32.101-07:00Art Fired Up -- an Art Fire BlogA blog to feature Artisans and the work they sell through ArtFire.com, an ecommerce venue for handcrafted goods.The Dangerous Mezzohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08431535159253974395noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902633981584391266.post-25725873520381203342011-03-09T14:44:00.000-08:002011-03-09T14:44:23.217-08:00Latest Artfire Collection: Beadwoven Beauties!<style>#widgetcont p{ padding:0; margin:0; } .title_brown, .title_brown a, .title_brown a:link, .title_brown a:active, .title_brown a:visited, .title_brown a:hover { color:#dfa754; font-weight:bold; }
.title_charc, .title_charc a, .title_charc a:link, .title_charc a:active, .title_charc a:visited, .title_charc a:hover { color:#333333; font-weight:bold; }</style><div id="widgetcont" style="background:url(http://static.artfire.com/modules/my_collections/images/widget-bg-ltall-white.png) no-repeat; width:484px; height:806px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 0 0 0;"><p class="title_charc" style="font-weight:bold; padding:100px 0 5px 0; text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=15868">Woven beauty</a></p><p style="width:140px; height:140px; text-align:center; float:left; padding:10px 0 0 15.5px; margin:0;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=15868"><img style="padding:0;margin:0;border:none;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--42389_product_5884775_thumb_crop.jpg" /></a></p><p style="width:140px; height:140px; text-align:center; float:left; padding:10px 0 0 15.5px; margin:0;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=15868"><img style="padding:0;margin:0;border:none;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--86966_product_873154765_thumb_crop.jpg" /></a></p><p style="width:140px; height:140px; text-align:center; float:left; padding:10px 0 0 15.5px; margin:0;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=15868"><img style="padding:0;margin:0;border:none;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--29610_product_391317663_thumb_crop.jpg" /></a></p><p style="width:140px; height:140px; text-align:center; float:left; padding:10px 0 0 15.5px; margin:0;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=15868"><img style="padding:0;margin:0;border:none;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--71399_product_1244352841_thumb_crop.jpg" /></a></p><p style="width:140px; height:140px; text-align:center; float:left; padding:10px 0 0 15.5px; margin:0;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=15868"><img style="padding:0;margin:0;border:none;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--49062_product_1320953946_thumb_crop.png" /></a></p><p style="width:140px; height:140px; text-align:center; float:left; padding:10px 0 0 15.5px; margin:0;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=15868"><img style="padding:0;margin:0;border:none;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--9951_product_987520335_thumb_crop.jpg" /></a></p><p style="width:140px; height:140px; text-align:center; float:left; padding:10px 0 0 15.5px; margin:0;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=15868"><img style="padding:0;margin:0;border:none;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/759_product_1555872070_thumb_crop.jpg" /></a></p><p style="width:140px; height:140px; text-align:center; float:left; padding:10px 0 0 15.5px; margin:0;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=15868"><img style="padding:0;margin:0;border:none;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--84642_product_1577032497_thumb_crop.jpg" /></a></p><p style="width:140px; height:140px; text-align:center; float:left; padding:10px 0 0 15.5px; margin:0;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=15868"><img style="padding:0;margin:0;border:none;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--35731_product_1411540158_thumb_crop.jpg" /></a></p><p style="width:140px; height:140px; text-align:center; float:left; padding:10px 0 0 15.5px; margin:0;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=15868"><img style="padding:0;margin:0;border:none;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--120000--92998_product_494970495_thumb_crop.jpg" /></a></p><p style="width:140px; height:140px; text-align:center; float:left; padding:10px 0 0 15.5px; margin:0;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=15868"><img style="padding:0;margin:0;border:none;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--828_product_2072492160_thumb_crop.jpg" /></a></p><p style="width:140px; height:140px; text-align:center; float:left; padding:10px 0 0 15.5px; margin:0;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=15868"><img style="padding:0;margin:0;border:none;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--72378_product_598597091_thumb_crop.jpg" /></a></p><br style="clear:both;" /><p style="width:350px; float:left; text-align:left; padding:4px 0 0 15px;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=15868"><img src="http://static.artfire.com/modules/my_collections/images/view-collection-button.png" width="154" height="43" alt="View This Entire Collection" title="View This Entire Collection" style="border:none;" /></a><br /> <a class="title_charc" title="Curated By: dangerousmezzo" style="font-size:11px; font-weight:normal;" href="http://www.artfire.com/users/dangerousmezzo">Curated By: dangerousmezzo</a></p><p style="width:85px; float:left; text-align:right; padding:15px 15px 0 0;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com"><img src="http://static.artfire.com/modules/my_collections/images/artfire-logo-dark.png" width="69" height="24" alt="Buy and Sell Handmade on ArtFire.com" title="Buy and Sell Handmade on ArtFire.com" style="border:none;" /></a><br /><a class="title_charc" style="font-size:11px; font-weight:bold;" href="http://www.artfire.com">ArtFire.com</a></p></div><div style="clear:both; text-align:center; font-size:12px; font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/fine_art">Fine Art Paintings</a></div>The Dangerous Mezzohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08431535159253974395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902633981584391266.post-88807805717723878492011-02-23T20:44:00.001-08:002011-02-23T20:44:31.388-08:00My new obsession, Steampunk!<style>#widgetcont p{ padding:0; margin:0; } .title_brown, .title_brown a, .title_brown a:link, .title_brown a:active, .title_brown a:visited, .title_brown a:hover { color:#dfa754; font-weight:bold; }
.title_charc, .title_charc a, .title_charc a:link, .title_charc a:active, .title_charc a:visited, .title_charc a:hover { color:#333333; font-weight:bold; }</style><div id="widgetcont" style="background:url(http://static.artfire.com/modules/my_collections/images/widget-bg-ltall-dark-grey.png) no-repeat; width:484px; height:806px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 0 0 0;"><p class="title_brown" style="font-weight:bold; padding:100px 0 5px 0; text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=14934">Steampunk is my new obsession :</a></p><p style="width:140px; height:140px; text-align:center; float:left; padding:10px 0 0 15.5px; margin:0;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=14934"><img style="padding:0;margin:0;border:none;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--42739_product_1784230480_thumb_crop.jpg" /></a></p><p style="width:140px; height:140px; text-align:center; float:left; padding:10px 0 0 15.5px; margin:0;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=14934"><img style="padding:0;margin:0;border:none;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/43720_product_1292164722_thumb_crop.jpg" /></a></p><p style="width:140px; height:140px; text-align:center; float:left; padding:10px 0 0 15.5px; margin:0;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=14934"><img style="padding:0;margin:0;border:none;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--87191_product_671486745_thumb_crop.jpg" /></a></p><p style="width:140px; height:140px; text-align:center; float:left; padding:10px 0 0 15.5px; margin:0;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=14934"><img style="padding:0;margin:0;border:none;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--21876_product_1542622085_thumb_crop.jpg" /></a></p><p style="width:140px; height:140px; text-align:center; float:left; padding:10px 0 0 15.5px; margin:0;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=14934"><img style="padding:0;margin:0;border:none;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--57870_product_1640856508_thumb_crop.jpg" /></a></p><p style="width:140px; height:140px; text-align:center; float:left; padding:10px 0 0 15.5px; margin:0;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=14934"><img style="padding:0;margin:0;border:none;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--59049_product_554105755_thumb_crop.jpg" /></a></p><p style="width:140px; height:140px; text-align:center; float:left; padding:10px 0 0 15.5px; margin:0;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=14934"><img style="padding:0;margin:0;border:none;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--14528_product_274503578_thumb_crop.jpg" /></a></p><p style="width:140px; height:140px; text-align:center; float:left; padding:10px 0 0 15.5px; margin:0;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=14934"><img style="padding:0;margin:0;border:none;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--16820_product_23721840_thumb_crop.jpg" /></a></p><p style="width:140px; height:140px; text-align:center; float:left; padding:10px 0 0 15.5px; margin:0;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=14934"><img style="padding:0;margin:0;border:none;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--25044_product_423073867_thumb_crop.jpg" /></a></p><p style="width:140px; height:140px; text-align:center; float:left; padding:10px 0 0 15.5px; margin:0;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=14934"><img style="padding:0;margin:0;border:none;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--66565_product_685697410_thumb_crop.png" /></a></p><p style="width:140px; height:140px; text-align:center; float:left; padding:10px 0 0 15.5px; margin:0;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=14934"><img style="padding:0;margin:0;border:none;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--50507_product_1466319835_thumb_crop.jpg" /></a></p><p style="width:140px; height:140px; text-align:center; float:left; padding:10px 0 0 15.5px; margin:0;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=14934"><img style="padding:0;margin:0;border:none;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--16820_product_261280035_thumb_crop.jpg" /></a></p><br style="clear:both;" /><p style="width:350px; float:left; text-align:left; padding:4px 0 0 15px;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=14934"><img src="http://static.artfire.com/modules/my_collections/images/view-collection-button.png" width="154" height="43" alt="View This Entire Collection" title="View This Entire Collection" style="border:none;" /></a><br /> <a class="title_brown" title="Curated By: dangerousmezzo" style="font-size:11px; font-weight:normal;" href="http://www.artfire.com/users/dangerousmezzo">Curated By: dangerousmezzo</a></p><p style="width:85px; float:left; text-align:right; padding:15px 15px 0 0;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com"><img src="http://static.artfire.com/modules/my_collections/images/artfire-logo-white.png" width="69" height="24" alt="Buy and Sell Handmade on ArtFire.com" title="Buy and Sell Handmade on ArtFire.com" style="border:none;" /></a><br /><a class="title_brown" style="font-size:11px; font-weight:bold;" href="http://www.artfire.com">ArtFire.com</a></p></div><div style="clear:both; text-align:center; font-size:12px; font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/handmade-Jewelry/2/5/0/0/0/0">Handmade Jewelry</a></div>The Dangerous Mezzohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08431535159253974395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902633981584391266.post-16294797803945692232011-02-15T18:07:00.001-08:002011-02-15T18:07:57.923-08:00Orange you glad you're at Artfire?Just feeling very happy to be at Artfire!<br />
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margin:0;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=14284"><img style="padding:0;margin:0;border:none;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--14116_product_1398893619_thumb_crop.jpg" /></a></p><p style="width:140px; height:140px; text-align:center; float:left; padding:10px 0 0 15.5px; margin:0;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=14284"><img style="padding:0;margin:0;border:none;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/5517_product_506918138_thumb_crop.jpg" /></a></p><p style="width:140px; height:140px; text-align:center; float:left; padding:10px 0 0 15.5px; margin:0;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=14284"><img style="padding:0;margin:0;border:none;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--80374_product_810346981_thumb_crop.jpg" /></a></p><p style="width:140px; height:140px; text-align:center; float:left; padding:10px 0 0 15.5px; margin:0;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=14284"><img style="padding:0;margin:0;border:none;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--23121_product_2058183906_thumb_crop.jpg" /></a></p><p style="width:140px; height:140px; text-align:center; float:left; padding:10px 0 0 15.5px; margin:0;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=14284"><img style="padding:0;margin:0;border:none;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--17883_product_932380272_thumb_crop.jpg" /></a></p><p style="width:140px; height:140px; text-align:center; float:left; padding:10px 0 0 15.5px; margin:0;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=14284"><img style="padding:0;margin:0;border:none;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--87962_product_1533596405_thumb_crop.jpg" /></a></p><p style="width:140px; height:140px; text-align:center; float:left; padding:10px 0 0 15.5px; margin:0;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=14284"><img style="padding:0;margin:0;border:none;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--21916_product_2053866320_thumb_crop.jpg" /></a></p><p style="width:140px; height:140px; text-align:center; float:left; padding:10px 0 0 15.5px; margin:0;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=14284"><img style="padding:0;margin:0;border:none;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--30000--23509_product_1826479867_thumb_crop.jpg" /></a></p><p style="width:140px; height:140px; text-align:center; float:left; padding:10px 0 0 15.5px; margin:0;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=14284"><img style="padding:0;margin:0;border:none;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--60000--47313_product_1087522118_thumb_crop.jpg" /></a></p><p style="width:140px; height:140px; text-align:center; float:left; padding:10px 0 0 15.5px; margin:0;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=14284"><img style="padding:0;margin:0;border:none;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--120000--96486_product_1069184746_thumb_crop.jpg" /></a></p><p style="width:140px; height:140px; text-align:center; float:left; padding:10px 0 0 15.5px; margin:0;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=14284"><img style="padding:0;margin:0;border:none;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--90000--77099_product_300795115_thumb_crop.jpg" /></a></p><br style="clear:both;" /><p style="width:350px; float:left; text-align:left; padding:4px 0 0 15px;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=14284"><img src="http://static.artfire.com/modules/my_collections/images/view-collection-button.png" width="154" height="43" alt="View This Entire Collection" title="View This Entire Collection" style="border:none;" /></a><br /> <a class="title_charc" title="Curated By: dangerousmezzo" style="font-size:11px; font-weight:normal;" href="http://www.artfire.com/users/dangerousmezzo">Curated By: dangerousmezzo</a></p><p style="width:85px; float:left; text-align:right; padding:15px 15px 0 0;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com"><img src="http://static.artfire.com/modules/my_collections/images/artfire-logo-dark.png" width="69" height="24" alt="Buy and Sell Handmade on ArtFire.com" title="Buy and Sell Handmade on ArtFire.com" style="border:none;" /></a><br /><a class="title_charc" style="font-size:11px; font-weight:bold;" href="http://www.artfire.com">ArtFire.com</a></p></div><div style="clear:both; text-align:center; font-size:12px; font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/supplies-Jewelry_Supplies/2/104/0/0/0/0">Jewelry Supplies</a></div>The Dangerous Mezzohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08431535159253974395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902633981584391266.post-76289036372854088842011-02-08T08:48:00.000-08:002011-02-08T08:48:06.383-08:00Pretty Pink Collection on ArtfireI'm looking out a very snowy day here in Nova Scotia, and I felt like conjuring up some Springtime!<br />
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font-weight:bold;" href="http://www.artfire.com">ArtFire.com</a></p></div><div style="clear:both; text-align:center; font-size:12px; font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=gift_hub">Handmade Gifts</a></div>The Dangerous Mezzohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08431535159253974395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902633981584391266.post-62367776246007405012010-11-30T09:32:00.000-08:002010-11-30T09:32:15.913-08:00Mu-Yin Jewelry: Featured Artfire Artisan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMzzLJ8pTwPot8WhGnI0kvY789yfjNLLjRUyLw5_OsBuc7MB7XVVHrHD81Glej96d8dbDQykTNZE7PUFu9v-I_wyZaE-hWKPcq74ywP-RLUqO4z6QLRbgm1PvbSimXOF3eusG-H48j7xM/s1600/muyin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMzzLJ8pTwPot8WhGnI0kvY789yfjNLLjRUyLw5_OsBuc7MB7XVVHrHD81Glej96d8dbDQykTNZE7PUFu9v-I_wyZaE-hWKPcq74ywP-RLUqO4z6QLRbgm1PvbSimXOF3eusG-H48j7xM/s1600/muyin.jpg" /></a></div><br />
I was browsing through Artfire yesterday and came upon these amazing <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=2059178">Rainbow earrings</a> by Artfire Artisan Mu-Yin Jewelry. I love the way she's used tiny 4 mm faceted gemstones (including garnet, citrine, peridot and amethyst) to represent the colours of the rainbow, and I love the hammered sterling silver setting. Really stunning work. She makes other pieces (bracelet, ring and necklace) with the same theme.<br />
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<div class="f_static1 fsize12_n">The bio of this South Carolina artisan says: </div><div class="f_static1 fsize12_n"> </div><blockquote><div class="f_static1 fsize12_n">Mu-Yin Jewelry specializes in custom wire wrapped jewelry made with high quality colorful freshwater pearls and natural gemstones. All items are made to order to fit customers' size, be it a ring, necklace, or bracelet. While Designer Mu-Yin Mollie Chen received professional training in various art areas including literature, fine art and classical music, her wire wrapping skills are completely self-taught. A huge fan of handcrafted jewelry herself, one of Mu-Yin's goals is to provide the general public trendy and well-made handcrafted jewelry without the high price tag. Many designs are limited editions featuring rare colored freshwater pearls and natural gemstones collected by the designer from all over the world.Mu-Yin's Designs are noted for their vibrant colors, often simple yet meticulous construction and the delicate balance between the wire and pearls/gemstones. They are girly, sweet, sexy and easy to wear. Mu-Yin's Designs are never overwhelming -- they are simply addictive as that chocolate which makes you want to have one after another!</div></blockquote><br />
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Here's an example of her work with pearls. Mu-Yin does a few gorgeous peas in a pod pieces like the <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=2282195">Necklace</a> shown above. Colourful freshwater pearls and sterling silver -- yum!<br />
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And here's another example of her work with tiny faceted gemstones. I love this <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=2058814">fresh, pretty aquamarine ring</a>, which is also available in a number of different stones/colours. It's pretty but not too sweet -- the rusticity of the hammered sterling silver plays well with the faceted gems and keeps it from being too calculated :)<br />
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Mu-Yin's Artfire store is <b><a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/muyinmolly">muyinmolly</a></b>.The Dangerous Mezzohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08431535159253974395noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902633981584391266.post-37310209574439459382010-11-29T16:45:00.001-08:002010-11-29T16:46:20.093-08:00Holiday Red -- curated collection at Artfire<style>#widgetcont p{ padding:0; margin:0; } .title_brown, .title_brown a, .title_brown a:link, .title_brown a:active, .title_brown a:visited, .title_brown a:hover { color:#dfa754; font-weight:bold; }
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Kenneth Rougeau is a 34 year old digital artist who currently resides in Portland, Oregon. He has created numerous surrealistic fantasy images and has also created collages to illustrate Lewis Carroll's <i>Alice In Wonderland </i> and <i>Through The Looking Glass.</i><br />
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I find these collages satisfying on many levels, but particularly because each image mines a rich and often elegantly grotesque vein of visual reference and art history.<br />
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This is <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=1335545">Metamorphosis</a>, a beautifully-composed piece which manages to combine references to traditional iconography of St Bartholemew, a Victorian-era naturalist's notebook and, perhaps, <i>The Silence of the Lambs</i> into a very pleasing whole :)<br />
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Here's one of Rougeau's extraordinary series of illustrations for both <i>Alice in Wonderland</i> and <i>Through the Looking Glass</i>. This is <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=1205763">Wool and Water</a>, the scene in <i>Looking Glass</i> with Alice in the shop with the Sheep (the Sheep always used to bother me, well, all of Tenniel's illustrations are rather unsettling :) While clearly influenced by Tenniel in terms of the composition, this illustration delights me with the richness of its colouring and references. And I love how very specific the breed and markings of the Sheep is!<br />
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I love the terrifying chaos of this one, <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=1202376">Pig and Pepper,</a> showing the Duchess, her Cook, the Baby (who later turns into a pig) and the Cheshire Cat from <i>Wonderland</i>. I particularly adore the backwards reference to <span lang="nl" xml:lang="nl">Quinten Matsijs</span>' famous 16th century grotesque of an ugly old woman, which was Tenniel's original inspiration for his own illustration of the Duchess and her pointy little chin :) I don't know the reference used for the Cook -- she looks very Blakeian to me -- so would someone else let me know the source? She's fabulous -- I love the fact that she's on fire, herself!<br />
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And here's the surreal <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=755818">Desert Passage</a>. The lighting in this one is just extraordinary.<br />
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Actually, I think I may love every single piece in Kenneth's studio --- so instead of going on and on about it, I'll just send you his way:<br />
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<a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/krougeau"><b>krougeau's studio on Artfire</b></a>The Dangerous Mezzohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08431535159253974395noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902633981584391266.post-46015598109646717552010-11-16T19:26:00.000-08:002010-11-16T19:26:27.392-08:00Gaelic Forge: Featured Artfire Artisan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGaavd58WIuqmAgl9swLfxpSha_ybXhwWYiLJ05afkyWAi_6U9BH4KcXEZ9n3yKuaV3k9aVVT-mRNvxDjNgB7xDCcL2hm7zcKP13jlWcmxZspSEVxNqVopk4ffsxPqBpiaUJQ-7XrUkBY/s1600/gaelic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGaavd58WIuqmAgl9swLfxpSha_ybXhwWYiLJ05afkyWAi_6U9BH4KcXEZ9n3yKuaV3k9aVVT-mRNvxDjNgB7xDCcL2hm7zcKP13jlWcmxZspSEVxNqVopk4ffsxPqBpiaUJQ-7XrUkBY/s400/gaelic.jpg" width="376" /><br />
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Gaelic Forge is a new Artfire shop that I found when I was searching for items for a recent collection. They are a small family run jewellery business "located up against the foothills of the great Sierra Nevada Mountains" and their work is evocative, textured and stunning!<br />
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The piece at the top of this feature is a <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=2116720">copper brooch</a>. I love the sinuous lines and combination of patinas.<br />
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There's a wonderful mix of simple and more complex pieces in Gaelic Forge's studio. These <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=2116455">Celtic Copper</a> earrings are very simple, and very beautiful:<br />
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GaelicForge says of themselves:<br />
<blockquote>GaelicForge offers Celtic inspired handcrafted jewelry. Unique and artistic copper pendants. Celtic treasures of organic and earthy earrings. Artisan designed brooches and charms. Bits of metal designed to wear to Renaissance faires. Ancient and Bohemian. Tribal style hammered copper and hammered nickel. All jewelry designed, hand forged and created one of a kind originals made in old world style.</blockquote><br />
Here's a <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=2116562">hammered and forged copper pendant</a> that I'm particularly fond of :) There's something so rustic and romantic about this piece -- it's elegant without being polished.<br />
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Do check out <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/GaelicForge"><b>GaelicForge's Artfire shop</b></a> to see the rest of the gorgeous pieces in their studio!The Dangerous Mezzohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08431535159253974395noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902633981584391266.post-17265135803361779042010-11-15T13:46:00.000-08:002010-11-15T13:46:32.100-08:00Pookie and Pierre: featured Artfire Artisan!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOD6zcmU5qpOsL-QntWr7ONRcN_KNlTEu_DO3HKXHbWFmGim4bjgS_-XPei_Crks7FRdMySXAoj_BLlQ877tMTp6hGb_CH3KfAy5niHNVDFcCW3tmnY6y1dWWaPaHwAmFTGEm-EPp0vGU/s1600/pookie2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOD6zcmU5qpOsL-QntWr7ONRcN_KNlTEu_DO3HKXHbWFmGim4bjgS_-XPei_Crks7FRdMySXAoj_BLlQ877tMTp6hGb_CH3KfAy5niHNVDFcCW3tmnY6y1dWWaPaHwAmFTGEm-EPp0vGU/s400/pookie2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>This is exactly the kind of earring I most love -- operatic, dramatic, blingy and rich-looking. <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=1968323">These earrings</a> are by Artfire Artisan <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/PookieandPierre">Pookie and Pierre</a>, and I'm just captivated by them. They're woven and wire wrapped and I think they're divine!<br />
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For a cooler look, how about these <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=1968323">aquamarine woven earrings</a>? I think the maker has an amazing eye for colour and form.<br />
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Pookie and Pierre also sells beautiful photographs, largely of European scenes. Again, I love the composition of these. Here's an atmospheric <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=1969171">Parisian view</a> available as an 8 x 12 inch print:<br />
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Check out <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/PookieandPierre"><b>Pookie and Pierre's Artfire Store</b></a> for more!The Dangerous Mezzohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08431535159253974395noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902633981584391266.post-7324973747912150712010-11-14T08:19:00.000-08:002010-11-14T13:51:22.393-08:00Pearly Curated Collection at Artfire<style>
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I want ALL these items!<br />
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For those not familiar with Artfire lingo, Curated Collections are somewhat analogous to Etsy's Treasuries.The Dangerous Mezzohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08431535159253974395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902633981584391266.post-61020787259004649122010-11-10T11:20:00.000-08:002010-11-10T11:20:38.137-08:00Vote for Artfire on AuctionByte's poll for Favorite Online Marketplace!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuSEyM6y-B6T2dbXkUv0NzpJGEbrwQLS6mV5EhC-FRnM_TRfaB5dKnN8SanUvAtHSGnBj3TtcvetOSFSkRRp_bu7RNqt9fyVPYPzikzHdaQN78MS_8xNtS9GqjfhaRNg7GUb1A1D1ivEk/s1600/ab_header.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuSEyM6y-B6T2dbXkUv0NzpJGEbrwQLS6mV5EhC-FRnM_TRfaB5dKnN8SanUvAtHSGnBj3TtcvetOSFSkRRp_bu7RNqt9fyVPYPzikzHdaQN78MS_8xNtS9GqjfhaRNg7GUb1A1D1ivEk/s1600/ab_header.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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And think about leaving a comment on the article about why you voted for Artfire :)The Dangerous Mezzohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08431535159253974395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902633981584391266.post-57280586862360770242010-11-10T10:06:00.000-08:002010-11-10T11:17:56.945-08:00Florence Wang -- featured Artfire Artisan!I search ArtFire every now and then for pieces labelled "opera" or "operatic" partly because of my profession and partly because "operatic" also describes my personal style (when I'm not totally slouchy :)<br />
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Today this search led me to Brooklyn jewellery artist Florence Wang. <br />
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This is the<a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=179985"> Night at the Opera necklace</a> by florencewangdesigns, for sale on Artfire. I think it's stunning and totally diva-worthy! If I had to pick a specific diva to wear it, it would be Turandot, of course :)<br />
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Florence has other lovely pieces in her shop; I particularly like this cute <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=195757">Orange Koi Necklace:</a><br />
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It's bubbling "Christmas gift" at me -- I know so many people who would love this :)<br />
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Do check out her Artfire shop -- <b><a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/florencewangdesigns">florencewangdesigns</a></b>The Dangerous Mezzohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08431535159253974395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902633981584391266.post-76247793615052245272010-04-16T15:54:00.000-07:002010-04-16T15:55:50.889-07:00Planet June -- featured ArtFire Artisan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5PQTPS_zLP_vg-KMZH5tyrXHCBCjuOwt_-BimR38n1FKgQS529gx8gZzmBbjtK6EeY1XdcMmjknzIYcVNuWwvvMRLbOWUy1F9Qc9P8kTtNg3VSzLp07Bmt2UIxMSdT9KKijXs630MXUY/s1600/alpaca.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5PQTPS_zLP_vg-KMZH5tyrXHCBCjuOwt_-BimR38n1FKgQS529gx8gZzmBbjtK6EeY1XdcMmjknzIYcVNuWwvvMRLbOWUy1F9Qc9P8kTtNg3VSzLp07Bmt2UIxMSdT9KKijXs630MXUY/s400/alpaca.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>I'm not one of those people who think everything in life has to be cute. But sometimes you just need a dose of extreme cuteness, and if you can crochet (or know someone who will crochet for you, possibly for beer), then I recommend you check out <a href="http://planetjune.artfire.com/"><b>Planet June's shop</b></a> on ArtFire.<br />
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I know you want to crochet some <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=1205597"><b>alpacas</b></a>. Or this <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=262390"><b>triceratops</b></a>. Hell, I think it's worthwhile <b>learning</b> to crochet for these cuties.<br />
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The artisan and pattern maker is fellow Canadian June Gilbank, and she sells these crochet patterns and many, many more from her <a href="http://planetjane.artfire.com/">ArtFire</a> shop. She's a technical writer, so she knows how to make these patterns (and the ones she sells for punchneedle embroidery) clear and easy to follow. Which is a good thing for folks like me who can't crochet to save our lives :)<br />
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</a></div>This is a tiny, handmade <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=1294453&ga_query=miniatures">Giraffe Pull Toy</a> for a dollhouse or 1:12 scale toy shop (wouldn't a shop like that be fun to put together? :) It's no more than 1 inch high! <br />
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The seller says of herself, "I have been creating and designing Scale Dollhouse Miniatures and Kits to Make for 30 years. You can read articles featuring my miniature toys in past issues of Miniatures Showcase, Nutshell News, Miniature Collector and Dollhouse Miniatures magazines."<br />
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While the artisan makes a lot of tiny pull toys and games, she also makes other sorts of miniatures, like this <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=1280696">box of old cookbooks</a>, perfect for dressing up an attic or a corner of a miniature bookshop. Look at how perfect the old cardboard box is!<br />
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She also sells on Etsy under the usernames twelfthdimension and VintageSams.The Dangerous Mezzohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08431535159253974395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902633981584391266.post-91070774720363299962010-04-11T18:46:00.000-07:002010-04-11T18:46:30.786-07:00Vespertine Gallery -- featured ArtFire artisanI have some pretty strong Gothic tendencies when it comes to jewellery and fashion. I don't indulge too much anymore, because I tend to think that it's a young woman's look, (except for evening and performing, when I feel more comfy being in costume) but I adore beautiful, dark <i>objets</i>.<br />
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When you want beautiful, dark and detailed, try <a href="http://vespertinegallery.artfire.com/"><b>Vespertine Gallery</b></a> at ArtFire. The maker, from the UK, says of her work:<br />
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<blockquote> Vespertine Gallery specialises in unique hand crafted gothic jewellery made from an array of components including antiqued brass filigree, Czech crystal and glass, vintage German glass and an assortment of delicate chains and vintage charms and findings. </blockquote><br />
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This was the first of her pieces to catch my eye. this is the <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=578575">Wings of Valour Gryphon Bracelet</a>; strings of rosary beads set off a cameo of a majestic mythical beast. <br />
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Here's a <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=578542">dragon pendant</a> that I'd wear in a moment -- for any operatic encounter :)<br />
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And this is the Vampira Necklace, combining Renaissance styling and Goth iconography, including a tiny bat and a kitschy cameo of Vampira herself!<br />
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</a></div>This is the work of ArtFire artist Three Paper Pigs -- an original 5" x 5" collage on watercolour paper entitled "Numbers". I really like this -- I find it pleasingly balanced and layered.<br />
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Three Paper Pigs was founded in 2004 by California artist Jeanne. She says of her work, "When I go to an exhibit, craft fair or gift show, I'm always thinking of ways to replicate or reinvent what I see. Like today I went to a quilting and textile museum, and I started jotting down notes on how to wrap silk fabric around a pipe with thread, saturate it with Japanese dye, and ... see what I mean? I can't shut off my creative switch".<br />
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</a></div> I'm already picturing a grouping of these beautiful works -- original the collage above is entitled "Blue Mood".<br />
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Please check out Jeanne's shop at ArtFire! <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/threepaperpigs">Three Paper Pigs</a>The Dangerous Mezzohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08431535159253974395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902633981584391266.post-67544641155813451432009-01-19T10:14:00.001-08:002009-01-19T10:28:03.624-08:00Joojy -- Featured ArtFire Artisan!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=7231"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYxJwcMhyKz6lfHXOnZeAHMDCkOC_KG2jCeVIj9CLQ2a0yr6vZMk_18o8Qc2exA4ibPXjS_1xc2Y_BxKa0g44MGUQapftIKD6aD1OTUxJ2AwWPnYftllsqiOuQvEajRq9hgq-cnetlNr8/s400/cockatoo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293070020349537330" border="0" /></a>This miniature print of a Sulphur Crested Cockatoo really caught my eye when it was on the front page of ArtFire. The artist is Joojy (the store is also called Jofoland) of Melbourne, Australia, and the print is part of her original series of Australian birds, created with collage enhanced with pen and ink and watercolours.<br /><br />The artist says of herself:<br /><blockquote><br />I am a self-employed animator and illustrator based in Melbourne, Australia. I am a chronic doodler and a wouldbe baker and love making things that make both you and me smile! </blockquote><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=7227"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisXdUqQxUxQIYgujbADs2yfk_tlYTbfWR6xHg-kVywAUXfw5L_9DMdC-A41MuZ-AEq1KtDRRDwDSDQTSvILn1O1BHQ-K95M5-8yJQTZOE50YZ2qHoGsglSkQHPVqxuFmgIt_zf5EFYKXM/s400/hummingbird.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293070021033585538" border="0" /></a><br />Here's her Hummingbird original collage (not a print) with pen and ink and watercolour :) These two pieces are both ACEO sized -- that stands for Art Cards, Editions and Originals, and each measures the ACEO standard of 3.5" x 2.5".<br /><br />I like them, and hope you do, too!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&seller_id=10895"><span style="font-weight: bold;">joojy's ArtFire Studio</span></a><br /><a href="http://joojy.etsy.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">joojy's Etsy shop</span></a><br /><a href="http://jofoland.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">jofoland's Blog</span></a>The Dangerous Mezzohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08431535159253974395noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902633981584391266.post-70204580049552723242009-01-15T19:25:00.001-08:002009-01-15T20:00:26.771-08:00Foxaz -- Featured ArtFire Artisan<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&seller_id=499"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 366px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg32DpeHFeMt578AKbpVcbXynDk20mY8_yfULDIMWwjziS7B17qT973Cs09h9-irNNQA91O7LaZYjyq2bXpcxFcqR9_kgUiGul6SBDTVOAvbkoMhGEWH-1MOBXqvXq0DDebi_-v4Gb1Oo/s400/fozaz.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291727836145412018" border="0" /></a><br />I'm pretty much addicted to jewellery, I admit it. It's why I started making it, of course, but I still buy a lot of lovely pieces from other makers. Earrings are my favourite little indulgences, and these two pairs from Arizona artisan Foxaz are just my type. The pair above are ocean blue faceted glass beads with copper findings, and I love the combination of colours.<br /><br />Foxaz says of the studio:<br /><blockquote><br />I'm a retired postmaster with time on my hands. Always been crafty, artistic, now I have the time to enjoy myself. My husband and I work together on the shop- he does all the turquoise and antler pieces. We enjoy making beautiful things for others to enjoy.</blockquote><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=16913"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 379px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzRT78Lywl0rBYrzxHwHXsBkHQa9XXgKo-UZkSHud-PO8yByLOAN1bCXBxcoCUmukjJfmMD67OfWF7udeDDZezl9ookcH4K9Rb4eIdDM27X6FNUb7RUuLAERtv4Dd8Jrucrbb3tshjUPY/s400/foxaz.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291727838236763794" border="0" /></a>I love glass flower beads, and the deep red colour of these clusters combined with the warmth of the copper findings are very appealing to me.<br /><br />Do check out foxaz's shops at ArtFire and Etsy for more delicious pieces!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&seller_id=499"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Fozax's ArtFire Studio</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5125642"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Fozax's Etsy shop</span></a><br /><a href="http://foxazhandmade.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Fozax's Blog</span></a>The Dangerous Mezzohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08431535159253974395noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902633981584391266.post-58269050338470403292009-01-11T16:36:00.000-08:002009-01-11T17:36:03.746-08:00PaperStreet -- Featured ArtFire Artisan<div style="display: block;" id="info_container"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=29052"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPSGeYlrZlW-OHF8zImOjivdjm3Nt9TMgXlyvny0DkX30gyATB4sZRwuMaFW46bccMvxMO3kNX4j0i6s7mokVZuSn7hm0K0urcPkGQeKd0yi8OXEcd5dN7e8M40lyvajAjm9Lb2ms4qmg/s400/aceo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290203030986613986" border="0" /></a><br />PaperStreet is a well-known supplier of high quality collage sheets and supplies. It's a very-successful family-run cottage industry, and one that has helped supply many, many artists. Charlotte Self is one third of the family that runs PaperStreet, and she's also an extraordinarily talented artist. Browsing through her ArtFire store, I was particularly struck by this moving, delicate and detailed art card, Gypsy Soul. The artist says of it:<br /><blockquote>Gypsy Soul was created in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month as part of a series of pink themed ACEOs. This piece was inspired by the writings of Susan Griffin, an amazing writer who addresses the issues of feminism, the destruction of nature, and war, both internal and external. This Gypsy Soul's body is a map of her history.</blockquote>(This art card is available in a limited edition print at PaperStreet's new ArtFire Studio.)<br /><br />PaperStreet says of herself:<br /><blockquote>I am a mother, a poet, an artist, a clothing designer, and a chaser of shiny things. I "deconstruct" and "reconstruct" vintage clothing turning them into one of a kind art to wear pieces, paint acrylic on canvas, do collage both traditional and digital, and sell beautiful collage sheets.</blockquote></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=10943"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitbmP0L8b4RfmYFWcpboV2A5U5Uvbxj5nxJuZmJTfDub8dij6yRie6k_u-92JUI7vLs_uecQ0KwgSpld9hJXlPW3esryP2wZVKijnylWt9_i9FFnDAJ4eJkmr6mjLMUcL6AvaP16_BPKw/s400/collages.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290203542736511026" border="0" /></a><br />The digital collage above (Siren) is a lovely, layered study in blues. It's available in PaperStreet's ArtFire Studio as a 4 x 6 print.<br /><br />I encourage you to find out more about this talented artist and her family!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&seller_id=11759"><span style="font-weight: bold;">PaperStreet's ArtFire Studio</span></a><br /><a href="http://paperstreet.etsy.com"><span style="font-weight: bold;">PaperStreet's Etsy shop</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&seller_id=11759"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sweet Acacia Art Etsy shop</span></a><br /><a href="http://paperstreetsupplies.com"><span style="font-weight: bold;">PaperStreet's Website and Blog</span></a>The Dangerous Mezzohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08431535159253974395noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902633981584391266.post-13423534985779968412009-01-08T09:55:00.000-08:002009-01-08T10:09:03.171-08:00yayabun -- Featured ArtFire Artisan<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=18398"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 362px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrIcT9LPYN67X7wIQeOxntylj9FIwUZRtIVcYPkXRAeYIsIY1eN9ojzM5FScq_VhmiISnw0akWHqoF9BwXGzfZM6m_uxStavx5JPl1B711rCvXN3mzn7zHzkYP1b_7HYpfzx2D5h4uNJM/s400/sachets.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288983162494976626" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I love vintage fabrics. I went through a long period when I collected all kinds of bits and pieces from every source from charity shops to flea markets. I still get a little quiver of pleasure from looking at vintage prints, so when I went shopping recently for lavender sachets on ArtFire, the ones pictured above really appealed to me.<br /><br />They're made by yayabun of Flushing, Michigan, out of vintage tablecloths (she has other fabrics listed), come in a set of three, measure a generous 5 inches square and are filled with French lavender. It doesn't get much better than that, as far as I'm concerned :)<br /><br />She says of herself:<br /><blockquote><br />My line of home decor and baby items was developed as a result of being unable to find that perfect something for that perfect somebody. I'm an avid collector of vintage textiles and have been sewing since I was very young. Putting the two together was a natural fit.</blockquote><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=19406"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 367px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtkkUEwzy20WorKks3nFpFwSWPVR_dGfrfIjXNn0nuwzxmQlcaLR3gbxuvKXMI148-JZzm74s_FtCgrAGTnIt7i4l9Tmv9UGQq8DsJSwGvHUZ65a6hIiOonp_bNLhU0ZVHb33267RQA_U/s400/doorstop2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288984995968906642" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Here's a doorstop made of vintage fabric (again, yayabun offers different patterns).<br />All doorstops are 5" tall and hold approx. 2.5 pounds of rice or peas. Yayabun ships them empty and the buyer fills them him or herself from the bottom. Great idea!<br /><br />And, best of all for me, if you ask her, she'll ship to Canada :)<br /><br />Yayabun also has an Etsy store. Do check out her work!<br /><a href="http://yayabun.artfire.com/"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">yayabun ArtFire Studio</span></a><br /><a href="http://yayabun.etsy.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">yayabun Etsy shop</span></a>The Dangerous Mezzohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08431535159253974395noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902633981584391266.post-16874318889905220572009-01-05T14:27:00.000-08:002009-01-05T14:39:13.531-08:00EclecticOddities -- Featured ArtFire Artisan<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=29246"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 204px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAWg-qNwWiWMqZfoZ5WzY-OcBJDVrScGjkRAyqVgqMIGLjSYGoqZozw30Ky8R_Dx-UEYopWeerL87SJArOANGcyFKZitaeGbOXew_IcWr0tzYbs_Is-iEsvOHpdvurWgNiWcx6mkC-0Ws/s400/eclectic2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287940462254504642" border="0" /></a><br />I love these glossy, rectangular OpArt magnets. I can picture them in all kinds of settings, from strictly modern and streamlined to warmer and retro. Each one is built on a wooden domino and embellished with Swarovski crystals by ArtFire seller EclecticOddities. This Connecticut-based former art and theatre teacher says of herself:<br /><blockquote><br />Retired art and theatre teacher at the High School level. A crafter, quilter, designer and seamstress for over 30 years. Love all things 4 footed and furry, as well as our feathered friends. Live with 4 cats and feed all the neighborhood strays. Have a variety of interests, thus the eclectic nature of my shop and handmade items. </blockquote><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=41236"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 377px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiduREhyphenhyphenrf5S1PYItyHpaZZTWohyphenhyphenum_QuYp9kcf-C8VsCCMYPGa3kdjPXHMo-nlipg0bGjs8GaNVNsEbMvDqrTA6nrnjeGBqh_TNOmDZ1HV8zqQ7ILIwGentJSsbEO8svk498OlscEVYes/s400/eclectic3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287940453728403858" border="0" /></a><br />This original collage, Paper Man, really appeals to me, too. I love the combination of warm and cool colours, smooth and rough textured edges and the whole theme of "I'm coming apart!" Beautiful and amusing!<br /><br />If you'd like to check out EclecticOddities' shops, please follow the links below! (She's sold for a long time on Etsy under the name NoDuplicates).<br /><br /><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&seller_id=12630"><span style="font-weight: bold;">EclecticOddities ArtFire Studio</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=18313"><span style="font-weight: bold;">NoDuplicates' Etsy Shop</span></a>The Dangerous Mezzohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08431535159253974395noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5902633981584391266.post-48762830964461107162009-01-02T08:00:00.000-08:002009-01-02T04:00:36.047-08:00Spreader of Love Award<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQY0LsvMKBxOEnFNP4rEnMknklAKBJI4kwoz1ArGdEwjJTKvjSCCwxjL1THI6cUE_AaauiU9qpuVvp6pY_mzAhqtNu7iTVzYRMWnsmul97TGyCzznXqSO6JNTNTqX46OAX_4hXqqvg2m4/s1600-h/The_Spreader_of_Love_Award.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 133px; height: 160px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQY0LsvMKBxOEnFNP4rEnMknklAKBJI4kwoz1ArGdEwjJTKvjSCCwxjL1THI6cUE_AaauiU9qpuVvp6pY_mzAhqtNu7iTVzYRMWnsmul97TGyCzznXqSO6JNTNTqX46OAX_4hXqqvg2m4/s400/The_Spreader_of_Love_Award.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285932279679857298" border="0" /></a><br />I want to thank <a href="http://allwireduptoo.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">All Wired Up TOO</span></a> for nominating me for the Spreader of Love Award "for spreading the ArtFire love" :) That's so nice! Thanks so much!<br /><br />Here are my awards for love spreadin':<br /><a href="http://asksistermarymartha.blogspot.com/"><br /></a><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://etsymini.blogspot.com/">All Things Handmade</a> a.k.a. The Etsy Miniblog. This is a great community project spearheaded by SchoolLocker and dottyral and others, and a team of volunteers.<br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://asksistermarymartha.blogspot.com/">Ask Sister Mary Martha</a>. A great Etsy seller and author of one of the most humane, sensible and funny religious blogs I've ever encountered.<br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://autonomousartisans.blogspot.com/">Autonomous Artisans</a>. This group blog shares the love by featuring a wide range of artists and craftspeople.<br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.crafttestdummies.com/">Craft Test Dummies</a>. A well-organized blog about "high impact crafting" :)<br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://etsyhighdesertdiva.blogspot.com/">High Desert Diva</a>. This diva's beautiful blog, spiced up with thought-provoking quotes, features photos and stories about her life as well as work from favourite artists and artisans. <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Award rules:</span><br />1-Post a copy of the award on your blog post<br />2-Mention who gave you the award<br />3-Pass the award on to 6 others<br />4-Leave a message on their blog letting them know the honor has been bestowed upon themThe Dangerous Mezzohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08431535159253974395noreply@blogger.com4