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Calypso Twist Newsletter November 2009
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Save The Date
November 21 & 22 - Sidewalk Sale April 24 & 25, 2010 - Sticks Trunk Show
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Trade Secrets
Are
you looking for fresh ideas for living with art or creative design
solutions for your home? Be daring! Add daring hints to
your decorating. Whether its something kitschy, glitzy, or
whimsical, unexpected pieces add interest and give rooms a unique style.
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Quote of the Month:
"Those who danced were thought to be quite insane by those who could not hear the music" - Angela Monet
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What's New
In Store
New Artist: Ben's Garden
Fantastic Collection of Découpaged Glass Plates
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 Artist Spotlight: Sharon Feldstein at SPF Design Studio
Artist Medium: Pine wood with textured paper painted with oil-based inks
Greatest Source of Inspiration: Since
I'm still relatively new in the art field, I'm always reading and learning
about other artists and their techniques. It excites me when I see a painting
or a mixed media work that I just love and know that I can use my own
interpretation of it to create something that is uniquely mine. It could be a
color combination, or the rendering of an abstract tree, or a new way to draw a
face...but when I get that "aha" moment, I have to immediately run over to my
drawing table and try out my new idea.
Perfect Day: When
all the kids are in school, and there's absolutely nothing on my schedule for
the day. I head into my studio with a large cup of steaming coffee, and begin
creating new works or filling orders. To make a perfect day even more perfect,
would be to create a new favorite piece of artwork. This happens every couple
of weeks, and sends me on a whole new artistic journey.
Proudest Accomplishment: My
trademarked Storysquares® line. I have incorporated my love of woodworking,
calligraphy and painting into a viable business. Being a self taught artist and
graphic designer, I sometimes feel that what I do is not "serious art." But
when someone comes up to me and says "YOU'RE Storysquares! I just bought one of
your collages," or commissions me to create a family heirloom for a lifecycle
event, I have to accept the fact that I AM making "serious art" -- fun and
colorful, and real, even if not very serious!
Can't Live Without: Sunshine
and fresh air. And the feeling of being productive. On busy days with children
and appointments, when I don't have time to take out a paintbrush or a
wood-burner pen, I feel harried and stressed. I need to feel accomplishment at
the end of the day, either having filled a large order or begun working on a
product that I've been thinking about for months.
What's next in my work: 
My
medium is wood, and I've been using a power carver the past couple of years to
create the lines and textures in my work. I am now working on becoming
proficient at wood-burning, which allows for a more creative work flow. I'm
working on larger pieces that have a lot of fun detail and I'm playing around
with a new line of Storysquares, "idiom art," which is sarcastically humorous.
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Fabulous Holiday Gifts at Unbelievable Prices!!!
Inspirational
Plaques
Cute Signs
$11.00
$24.00
Wall
Art
Napkin Holder Set
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What our artists are excited about this season
Howard Schwarz: "What
excites me for this season is customers. They are starting to
come back to do shopping. I believe price and quality of product
is crucial for today's shopper. They are very proud to buy Made
in America as well. Sometimes the simplest gift can mean so much."
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 Kathleen Taylor:
"I am looking forward to 2010 with a positive
attitude. I believe that artists and retailers alike have struggled through
2009. I am excited to start designing and painting for a new season. This year
has taught me to be more in tune with the blessings in my life. I am
grateful to be able to do my art and have a good response to it. Every day I
thank the universe for the old tin roof over my head, my animals, and most of
all my funny and loving family." |
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If
you would like any additional information on the art or artists
mentioned in this newsletter, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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CALYPSO TWIST
1357 N. Main St. Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Store Hours: Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 12-5
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(925) 944-4860
www.calypsotwist.com
info@calypsotwist.com
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