New Mosaic Sale Page!

Hi Everyone, I know!
It's been 6 months since I have updated this blog.
Lets just say life sure does throw curve balls :)
Back in action and better than ever, I have updated
my website to include a buy now mosaic section.


Here are just a few of my recent smaller pieces.





I am happy to report that after a summer and fall spent getting to know several gallery board members and co-op owners, I have been asked to submit my work to
both a high end gallery co-op and a popular gift gallery as well.
I am so happy to have these venues open to my work year round.
I adore the people at the market on Sunday's, but the rest of the time my art hangs in my home. It needs light and love. Not just a good cleaning :)

So, buy my work before the added commission of these new venues start in January.
Mosaic Sale Here


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Here's a little tutorial for prepping foam balls for mosaic work.
Enjoy! Ball Prep

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I wish you all a lovely Holiday season.
I will be taking a bit of a break for the most part.
I have one commission to get out before the 24th and the
rest of the month will be for shopping, wrapping and baking goodies.
I hope yours will be much the same.
Much love and joy to you all.


Please "like" my Local Business page on Facebook.
I will be phasing out the artist page for the business page.



Thanks! Annie

Slow but steady...

The first couple of months of 2010 have been
rather slow artistically. Plans to expand
my studio space have been slowed as well by illness and injury.
My studio is in disarray making creative juices hard
to find.

The end of 2009 was a whirlwind of mosaic work needing
completion in time for the holiday. With the fall bash
and art show I think it all just wore me out and my
body took over and demanded a break.

I did complete those mosaics and each client was
very pleased.

Sisters By The Sea is a 16x20 inch mosaic before framing.
Thank you to the DeFoor family for the honor.



The other completed commission was for a friends
volunteer firefighter husband.
His truck number 7 of Walker County Georgia
11x14 without framing.

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My work has been blogged recently by Irit Levy.
I was extremely honored to be included.
Irit Levy's Blog
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I am finally working on the kite piece.
I'm also increasing stock for the first market day
in April 2010. I am so pleased to be a member of the
Chattanooga Market family.
Don't miss opening day the end of April 2010!


Hope you are all staying warm!

September starts with a smile...

Hello everyone!
Thanks to all my new subscribers!

I have just returned from the
Contemporary Mosaic Art 2009 exhibit in
Charlotte NC. For those of you that have not
experienced such an event, please do. It is not
the stuffy atmosphere of the movies.
It is an abundance of color and light to see
mosaics in person. I try not to miss an opening
if at all possible!


The exhibit continues through October at
Ciel Charlotte. Thank you to Pam Goode
Curator and Artist for the opportunity
to show my work in such a lovely venue.
You can see photos of the event in my Flickr
But see it in person if you can!

I was also asked to demonstrate my cutting
techniques to artists and gallery visitors alike.
I had a few moments of worry over the fact
that teaching didn't seem like anything I could
do. I am actually shy unless I talk myself into
not being so. I thought about what an amazing gift
this offer was and went full on into it.
I am pleased to say that it has to be one of the
most satisfying evenings of my life.
What I learned could fill a page. The main lesson
being, opportunities happen, allow the gift of it.

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IN THE STUDIO:

Pendant Mania continues...
Adorable tiny pouches arrived along
with organza ribbon chokers or cording
choices. Presentation completed, I also
created a hanging display for them.
My habit of DIY continues.

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UP NEXT:

11x14 Titled Flying High

I'll also be working on a Firetruck for
a local volunteer fire fighter.

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Watch for the announcement of our:
Fall Bash / Open Studio and Sale
"Save the Date" announcement soon.

It's getting closer!
If you are a local artist, contact me to include
your work for this event.

Confirmed artists; The deadline is September 15th
for any needs your work may require.
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This Weeks Mosaic/Studio Tip:

Don't forget your local discount tool
warehouse for Mosaic supplies.
Locally, (Georgia) I frequent Harbor Freight.

Items I use include, parts sorter trays.
Several of these surround me filled with glass
as I work, My palette. With the handy pour spout,
clean up is fast as well.



Of course mine is filled with glass :)
Harbor Freight

While you are there search for...
Rubber tool chest liners. For a non-slip surface that
assists in holding my glass steady as I score.
It costs a fraction of items sold for this purpose
and does the exact same thing.

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COMMISSION ORDERS:
Deadline to ensure Christmas Delivery is September 30th.
Any commissions, large or small, need to be in by that date.

Have a wonderful September Everyone!
Annie Thomas-Burke

(Find me on facebook too! )
http://www.designsbyannieb.com
annieb43@charter.net
423-544-3784

Summer Abundance

Hello!

Exciting things are happening for my business and
for myself. I am feeling a creative down turn but
also a marketing upswing at the same time.
This is important, but not as fun as creating art.
Lately I have been reading:

I highly recommend it for artists every where!
Find It Here
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EVENTS:
I will be attending the opening of the Contemporary Mosaic
Art 2009 exhibit at Ciel Charlotte. Happily, two of my pieces
were accepted for this juried show. If you are interested, please
join us on the 4th and 5th of September 2009.

My thanks to Pam Goode for honoring me with an
invitation to demonstrate my glass cutting techniques
on the 5th of September for the "Meet The Artist"
Reception. I'll be working on a mosaic floral piece
of Black Eyed Susan's. If you are in the area, stop
by and watch me work. Several other artists will
be demonstrating as well!

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IN THE STUDIO:

I actually only completed one mosaic in July
and half of August. It is the very detailed pump
piece below. All those tiny cuts are right up my alley.
I loved every minute of creating it.

Today I am creating a few pendants.
Up next are small pieces for a fall sale here.
Watch for those announcements!!

Latest work:

Summer Abundance

18x24 unframed, all stained glass.
Available soon through Ciel Charlotte.

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Current Marketing Campaign Postcard

I'm in the midst of a marketing blitz. :)
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Watch for the announcement of our:
Fall Bash / Open Studio and Sale
"Save the Date" announcement soon.

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This Weeks Mosaic/Studio Tip:

Attach a vinyl roller blind under the lip of your table surface.
When you are doing a messy task,
just pull the roller shade up and over the table top.
Once used and dry, give it a little tug to retract the blind.
Cost, about $5.00 for the cheap vinyl ones...

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COMMISSION ORDERS:
Deadline to ensure Christmas Delivery is September 30th.
Any commissions, large or small, need to be in by that date.

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Have a wonderful September Everyone!
Annie Thomas-Burke

(Find me on facebook too! )
http://www.designsbyannieb.com
annieb43@charter.net
423-544-3784

It's been a while, But I've been busy!

Hello, it's been a long time since I have updated here.
I should be ashamed, but I have been busy in the studio.
It's a great excuse! I do tend to be neglectful of this space.
If you need a fix, you can also find me on Facebook and Flickr.

In June I was honored to be featured on the front page
of our local paper. The full story is at the link below the
image here, the same image was used in the article.
I was very pleased with the article and the exposure it
brought me.

ARTICLE

My most recent work is wall piece of a spot in my
front garden bed. An old and much loved water pump
there among the flowers and shrubs. I have completed
this same image on canvas with acrylic paints.
Now I am about half way through with the mosaic of
the same image. It is quite interesting to see the difference
in technique and results for each medium. I have been
having fun with all of it.



Prior to these fun projects I completed a few gifts
and a butterfly that is dear to my heart. A lost friend
prompted me to recreate an image from her photography
collection. My child's birthday, a thank you and an
anniversary were inspiration for the others.
Those projects are below...





Thanks for checking in here to see what I have been up to!

May 2008 Work Completed

I have had a productive month along with my
daughter graduating and another moving out.
It's been wonderful to escape to the studio.
Enjoy my latest pieces! Commissions always welcome!
Annie

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Solitude,

Foam substrate with thinset and plaster wrap applied for strength.
Stained Glass wall hanging 10x10 inches, Sold.
Faux Stone Wall Hanging
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Dance With Me

Stained Glass on Hardibacker, Framed 205.00
9x12"
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A Dancer's Grace

Foam substrate with thinset and plaster wrap applied for strength.
Stained Glass wall hanging 12x14 inches, Sold.
Faux Stone Wall Hanging

Landscape complete

Titled; Autumn Muse

948 Leaves, yes they were counted!
Not by me of course, that would make me go crazy.
See it bigger here: Flickr

My thanks again to my flickr friends for their encouragement and support.