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...jen o'connor's...Artful Adventures & Daily Inspirations

I Love Art, Adore the Handmade and Treasure the Vintage. I am the Fun Mom, the Silly Friend and the Writer who wants to make more room for beauty in the everyday.

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Showing posts with label Gallery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gallery. Show all posts

Sunday, November 8, 2020

...still here... and wondering....

 ...I'm still chugging along and my first thought today... 

whatever will I do with this BLOG...??!!

There's a flurry of social media options out there... still... 

I don't want to let go of this... so here I am...

IF you have not caught any of my IGTV Episodes... take a peek HERE....there are 24 episodes since March from 4-15 minutes in length and topics vary from Halloween traditions to exploring Devon art pottery... lots of things that make me tick...so I like to share

I took a look at some vintage doll house furniture of the 1930s, and highlighted the creative re-purposing by our featured artist -- author, illustrator, toymaker - Christie Jones Ray... 

I share some intel and inspo a few times each month... 
I'm a talker, so this seems a good way for me to share....


 Suggestions on topics welcome... I have background and experience in vintage and handmade, and decades of experience in business development.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH....


 

 Thanks for reading... and I will post again soon! 

xo Jen - Earth Angels Studios

OH OH OH -- and if you are not in the insiders' group as yet... 

HERE'S the LINK! 

Saturday, May 4, 2019

...sweets from Sophie for Spring...

...these are so sweet and special...I had to share...
Thanks to Sophie for the wonderful images of some of the treats and sweets that are on their way to us for the gallery open house 

Here's a peek at some of the arrivals...send an email to reserve one of these pieces...and see the site for more incredible designs by Sophie...
 ...she has created so many wonderful creatures and ornaments for us to share...

I am so honored to be working with Sophie to bring her work to my customers.

...there are mice, elephants, cute things galore made of spun cotton...


...each done with an incredible attention to detail!

...come see them at the Open House on May 17-19 or email me to reserve a piece you see here...



...my fave are these elephant girls with lemons and cherries!

...but the crow bow is pretty fabulous too!

...thanks to Sophie for working with Earth Angels on an exclusive basis to bring our customers the very best of her designs...and thanks to all of you for your support of this talented artist...


thanks all and hope to see you May 17-19
xo Jen

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

...SAVE THESE DATES...May 17-19

WOO HOOO
We've got another event in the works!
~~~

Save the dates for May 17-19 with three days of shopping, creating and celebrating at our new space in Florida/Warwick, NY....

YOU ARE INVITED to our

1st Annual Spring Gallery Weekend 

"BLOOM"
44 Jayne St.
Florida, NY
...shop, create and celebrate with our artists during this weekend of festive gatherings, art and friendship...

FRI, 5/17 - 3pm - 6pm

SAT, 5/18 - noon - 5 pm
(workshops available - please register)
(evening event - register please)
SUN, 5/19 - 11 am - 4pm
(register for Blythe Meet-Up)
...join us and meet special guest artists 
Angela Moulton, Jody Battaglia, Kimberly Hodges, Letty Worley, Ben Ashby, Ethan Barber, and Lisa Kettell...browse special offerings from these and other Earth Angels featured artists, attend a workshop or seminar and simply enjoy our historic gallery filled with the best in handmade and contemporary folk art...
there is NO cost to attend...
~~~



EMAIL WITH ANY QUESTIONS....
Jen@EarthAngelsStudios.com

And hope you can join us to SHOP, CREATE and CELEBRATE with Earth Angels Studios artists, friends and kindred spirits
... xo Jen

Wednesday, April 3, 2019

...she's teaching...we are so excited...join Angela


 Angela Moulton believes everyone can paint. To pass along the joy she has found in her own paints and brushes, the artist is eager to share what she knows and what she’s learned by painting everyday. 

AND SHE'S COMING TO EARTH ANGELS NEXT MONTH TO SHARE IT...SHE'S TEACHING DURING OUR SPRING GALLERY WEEKEND!!!

...if you've seen her work, you've seen how she pushes paint across flat surfaces like no other. 
With the goal of adding more color to our world, 
she captures movement in her subjects with subtleties of shading, drenched hues and unfettered brushwork.   

Her petite Pratt Creek Art paintings feature birds, flowers in bloom, and the many farm animals and scenes from about her rural home and the local, eponymous creek.


Painting on wood panels or canvas in oils, acrylics and watercolors, too, the artist is largely self-taught and has been at work with her brushes everyday for almost ten years.  In her journey to share what she sees, she has developed an inimitable style that is joyfully drenched in color and utterly captivating.

 

...she'll be teaching how to paint from live in her class...but it won't be donuts and coffee...LOL...you'll be snacking on treats during a break, but you'll be painting her signature birds and flowers combo...


Angela is an experienced instructor...She teaches just outside of Chicago at the Elmhurst Art Museum.



But don't expect a paint and sip kinda thing folks, this is a full-time professional painter who is sharing her know how, techniques and instruction...
you do not have any training to attend but you do need to be willing to try...remember, Angela believes anyone can paint...it's how she got her start!


Calling upon her experience painting both en plaine air and from still lifes in her studio, artist Angela Moulton of Pratt Creek Art will offer instruction in a three hour session to a limited number of students. 

 All students will be shown the process of painting her signature -- and oh colorful -- birds and blooms from displays she has created for the class. 

Each student will leave the class with skills in using acrylics, brushwork and a better understanding of composition and color...as well as their own 6x6 original painting on a notched maple panel.   

Morning coffee break treats included.  
 ($80 early bird)
Class conducted at 44 Jayne St, Florida, NY.  

Space is limited, early bird registration through April 15th is discounted…please book soon so we can make plans to include you!!! 9am-11:30am 


and hope to see you there!

xo Jen


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Tuesday, March 28, 2017

...OUR NEXT EVENT...SAVE THE DATE!


 It's time to save the date for a very special event...

Our "Spring Soiree" with TRUE LILY
in Canandaigua, NY
hosted by me and Nancy Wiley!
WOO HOO!!!

Friday, May 5th - 4pm-7pm
Saturday, May 6th - 10am-4pm
...coinciding with the wine walk!

We'll be doing an artful shopping pop-up -- 
that's free and open to the public -- 
AND an BRUNCH & Chat (more info on that below)

 We've done several events and appearances over the years with Nancy, and each one has been quite special...

Nancy has amazing talent and style, and we like working together to celebrate the 
style of artists we admire...
 
 Attending will be Sue Parker, Letty Worley, Jody Battaglia, Jocelyn O'Gorman, Cheryl Kuhn & 
Valerie Weberpal

These artists -- and more -- will prepare a group of art and handmade to present to attendees for their browsing and shopping pleasure....
Expect some special creations.

 ...while the shopping event is FREE, there is a fee associated with the limited space BRUNCH and Entrepreneurs' chat with Jen O'Connor. 


Reserve here for your brunch and seat at the lovely "Simply Crepes" restaurant -- just doors away from "True Lily".  

Your fee will include a full brunch of fresh crepes, scrambled eggs, applewood bacon, hand-cut fried red potatoes, chilled grilled veggies, fresh fruit and sweet vanilla cream as well as a chat with Jen and a presentation on turning your passion into your economy and the journey to Artful Entrepreneurship. 

SPACE IS LIMITED...
and your SEAT MUST BE BOOKED in advance... 
11:30am -1pm
(use coupon code NANCY at checkout so that shipping is not charged on your order) 

...and of course the shopping event is free and open to the public...
Thanks in advance to Nancy for the opportunity to work together...

Hope to see you there on Friday & Saturday -- 
May 5th & 6th!
xo Jen





Monday, July 25, 2016

Time to Celebrate Jeanine...she's in Where Women Create & having a PARTY!

I could not be any more honored than to dedicate my "Business of the Studio" column in  the new issue of Where Women Create magazine to my friend, fellow artful entrepreneur and mentor, Jeanine Taylor...

Through the years Jeanine has taught me 
-- and so many of us engaged in the art world
 -- so very much.  
I am truly grateful to know Jeanine and celebrate the acknowledgement in print of her creative business approach, tenure in he art word and her downright hard work...she deserves much praise for all she has done to cultivate and share her know how...

Thanks to Jo Packham, Editor in Chief of
for featuring Jeanine.
 
Here's the media release from 
Jeanine's gallery in Sanford, FL below...
 
Perhaps you're in the area and you can join our special pals Jeanine and Mary Shaw -- the gallery manager -- to help them to celebrate on August 6th... 
While I cannot make it, I celebrate Jeanine and all she does everyday!

And I cannot wait to make the trip once again to Sanford...you'll catch the Art Girls' RoadShow at the JT Folk Art Gallery next March...details HERE...



xxoo Jen


Event:  National Publication Release Party
 
Date: Saturday, August 6 from 1-3 p.m.  Magazine signing, champagne toast and refreshments
 
Location: Jeanine Taylor Folk Art, 211 E. 1st St., Sanford, FL
 
Local Gallery Owner, Jeanine Taylor featured in National Magazine: Where Women Create, Inspiring Work Spaces of Extraordinary Women
 
After 19 years of artful entrepreneurship, gallery owner and southern folk art expert Jeanine Taylor is getting the national attention she deserves.  Taylor will be featured in the fall 2016 issue of Where Women Create in a six page article entitled “The Business of the Studio”. Published by Stampington & Company, the magazine covers inspiring stories of women who have carved out entrepreneurial roles for themselves in creative fields. The article was curated and photographed by Jen O’Connor, who visits the gallery annually with her traveling show of artists under the name Earth Angels Studios.
 
Since 1994, Stampington & Company has been a leading source of creative inspiration around the world, producing over 30 bestselling publications for a subscriber base of more than 50,000 readers.  Editor in Chief, Jo Packham was especially impressed with Taylor’s journey from a Fortune 500 company sales rep to visionary gallery owner.
 
“I’ve had several Stampington magazines available in my gallery for years.  They provide visual doses of creativity and inspiration to me, my staff and my customers,” Taylor explains.  “I’m so appreciative of this opportunity and honor from Jo Packham.  She provides a forum for courageous, imaginative women to share their success and I’m proud to be included.”
 
To celebrate this national recognition, Jeanine Taylor Folk Art will host a magazine signing and release party on Saturday, August 6 from 1 to 3pm. Copies of the magazine will be available for purchase and refreshments will be served. This is a free event. 211 E. 1st Street, Sanford, FL 32771. Phone 407-323-2774 for further information.

 
Contact the gallery for additional information, at 407-323-2774 or info@jtfolkart.com.
 
 




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