Showing posts with label artist. Show all posts
Showing posts with label artist. Show all posts

Monday, August 31, 2009

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:


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


Friday, July 17, 2009

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!


Tuesday, May 27, 2008

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



Sunday, April 6, 2008

Contemplation

My Latest projectStained glass on 8x10 wood piece.
Woman by the lake.

Thursday, March 20, 2008

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.

Sunday, March 2, 2008

Comedy and Tragedy Masks Commission

It there anything better than finishing a project?
I cant find it if there is.
I am very pleased with the results and to be on to the next project!



After grouting that is...
Will be sending this to my client within the week!

Friday, February 22, 2008

Kudo's

Next Project sketch....

Commission in Progress:

Kudo's to: Maryland Mosaic's and Murano Millefiori!


Larger Pictures in Flickr
Kathy at Maryland Mosaics is amazingly fast with shipping.
You barely place an order and get an email saying it has
been shipped. Not to mention a huge supply of anything
you may need. And her usual gift packet in each order.
All carefully wrapped in tissue paper and tied with
lovely ribbon every time! I bought these beautiful
Cameo's this time. They have been in my wish list for
a long time. I love this store! My gift this time was
several more cameos and those small bags of glitter
3/8 inch tiles.


Murano Millefiori actually called me to let me know
that my shipping could be cheaper and faster if I
picked a different option. Ok!
Their selection of Mille is outstanding!
Shop with them both please!

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Foam Prep

Foam objects are prepped for future Mosaic Pieces.
The foam is prepped with rigid wrap bandages then a coat of
thinset is applied. The combination makes the objects strong
enough to drop onto concrete without damage.
I know from experience!

Monday, January 21, 2008

Pieces Of Me

Full Torso Mannequin
Shown here completed in Decoupage Medium
Retro Design.


Mosaic Options Available By Commission.