I’m back from Art Star (where strangely I didn’t take any pictures). Despite heat one day and rain the other, it was still a fun show with a great group of vendors. I didn’t do quite as well as I had hoped, but I came home with some really great stuff. I traded for these amazing porcelain vessels from Yasha Butler (my pictures don’t do them justice) and bought this cute little embroidered print from Heather Sundquist. I also traded for this purse from Erin Taylor, who makes bags, skirts, and aprons. (Erin and her sister were my super fun next-door neighbors.)

Even though the show wasn’t a total success, it was energizing to be in a group of fun, young makers. I’m definitely going to try to add a few more indie craft shows to my schedule for this year.

The rest of today I’m focusing on photographing work to post in the shop. So if you missed the show or didn’t buy that piece you’re now coveting, it should be in my shop by the end of the day. (And if you don’t see something you want, you can always email me.)

I’m off to Philly this weekend for the Art Star Craft Bazaar. Stop by and say hello!

As promised, here are images of the wall panels. You can view the full set of images here. I realized that the problem with making graphic work is that when you photograph it, it just looks, well, graphic. Next week I’m going to try to photograph the panels in a room, with other objects, so they actually look real.

In case anyone is interested, the panels are for sale. Each is 12″ x 12″ and made from powder-coated steel. They are available in three patterns in three colors – wine, raspberry, and brown. Each panel is $450 and you can email me at meauman(at)yahoo(dot)com to order.

Yesterday, I went shopping in search of a cute, summer dress, and discovered these two skirts with the most amazing patterns. (Sadly, the skirts didn’t make it home with me.) I’m loving the black, white, and green combo. It makes me happy, especially because I’ve ordered black and green powders for the next batch of wall panels.

And it just occurred to me that I have yet to post pics of the first batch of wall panels. I promise to work on that ASAP. (And this time I mean it!)

I sold out of the double drop earring last weekend, but no worries, more are on the way. I’m even making a few single pairs and some pendants. Hopefully, I’ll have lots of great stuff for Art Star.

(And if you can’t make it to Art Star, I promise lots more stuff will go in my shop afterwards.)

I’m back (not that I really went anywhere) from my long weekend at the Patriot-News Artsfest. The show didn’t go quite as well as I had hoped. The positives: I got a lot of compliments on my work and my display, the new fine silver on steel earrings were very popular, and I generated some interest in my work for future shows. The negatives: Crazy wind and thunderstorms, and my aesthetic didn’t really gel with the rest of the show.

I’m looking forward to Art Star next weekend, where I can introduce my work to a new audience and hopefully meet some really cool people. (And speaking of really cool people, be sure to check out the Art Star artist list to preview everyone who will be there.)

Be sure to stop by and say hello this weekend at the Patriot-News Artsfest in Riverfront Park in Harrisburg! (booth #266)

Saturday 10-7
Sunday 12-7
Monday 10-5

See you there!

It’s been over a week since my last post, but the end of the semester and the start of the summer craft show season (Patriot-News Artsfest is this weekend!) have left me with little time. But I did manage to make some new fine silver on steel earrings in a variety of sizes. Plus, my new intern, Rebecca, starts today! I’m hoping that leads to a more productive summer.

No, I’m not just copying Juliet’s post. I’m on the stand-by list for the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show. Usually, being wait-listed is cause for disappointment, but I almost feel ok about it this time. Perhaps its because, in spite of my current disillusionment with the craft show world, its still nice to hear “you don’t completely suck” from a well-respected show.

There’s still time to shop the TU Metals & Jewelry Club Spring Sale. We’ll be in the Center for the Arts today, Friday, and Saturday.

Above: fine silver on steel rings