Call For Artists - Raleigh, NC Area!

Lasting Impressions Fine Art and Hand Made Gift Show

Hey Raleigh!!!! Here is your chance to see my tie dyed scarves up close and personal!!! I will be at Lasting Impressions in Fuquay, 11/24-26/17!!

Lasting Impressions is a locally run artist fair and show for the holidays. You can find fine arts and crafts ranging from oil and watercolor paintings, pottery, wreaths, jewelry, fused, stained and dichroic glass, Holiday ornaments, baked goods, candy, scarves, doll clothes and more.

Open the weekend following Thanksgiving 2017:
Friday, November 24, 9am-6pm
Saturday, November 25, 9am-6pm
Sunday, November 26, 12pm-4pm

Find out more!!
@lastingimpressionsfac - instagram
https://www.facebook.com/lastingimpressionsfinearts/ - facebook

All of my jewelry creations are based on the metaphysical properties of the stones or the colors that are incorporated. Jewelry should be a window to our soul, a protector of our emotions and a companion to our spirit. All of my other creations come directly from my heart in hopes they touch yours as well. Celebrate yourself with healing jewelry, and other gift ideas made with love!

Can't Get Enough Tie Dye!

I can't get enough of tie dying! I have to dye everything. Doesn't matter what I look at, fabric wise - I wonder what it would look like if it was crinkled up or  rubber banded and loaded with color.

I recently went to visit my brother in Oklahoma City. What a blast! He is an artist, WONDERFUL artist, and shows his work at The Purple Loft Gallery.

Last year, I went out to The Paseo Art District and did a show of my jewelry, this year, I took tie dyed scarves.

I made scarves from cotton flannel, and cotton muslin for a lighter weight scarf. They were a hit!

 I love each design, and the way that I do it, I don't duplicate the design, staying true to my one of a kind philosophy.

I will be selling my scarves locally at The Green Monkey in downtown Raleigh, at Raleigh Brewing on 12/9/17, at Lasting Impressions Art Show in Fuquay-Varina over Thanksgiving, and will be at New E nuff in Bethany OK!! I am so excited at the doors this tie dye adventure has opened!

We all need more color!

All of my jewelry creations are based on the metaphysical properties of the stones or the colors that are incorporated. Jewelry should be a window to our soul, a protector of our emotions and a companion to our spirit. All of my other creations come directly from my heart in hopes they touch yours as well. Celebrate yourself with healing jewelry, and other gift ideas made with love!

First Friday At The Green Monkey In Raleigh!

First Friday is happening all over downtown Raleigh tonight! And I am gonna be there!!

I will be at The Green Monkey, 1217 Hillsbourough St in Raleigh, NC tonight from 7 - 10 PM. I am launching my new designs, Transcend which will be exclusive to The Green Monkey!!!!

Transcend is a line of earrings, (and soon to be pendants!) made of simple copper or sterling wire designs and a single stone accent to represent the property of the stone. For example, amethyst for peace, agate for harmony and so forth.

Fun simple wire designs, even hearts for Valentines Day!

Also exclusively for The Green Monkey are these upcycled pride bracelets made from denim jeans. 

Check out The Green Monkey on Facebook to see what else is going on tonight!!!

And as always, Be peaceful, Be kind. 

Remember to explore, create, dream, imagine and discover!

All of my jewelry creations are based on the metaphysical properties of the stones or the colors that are incorporated. Jewelry should be a window to our soul, a protector of our emotions and a companion to our spirit. All of my other creations come directly from my heart in hopes they touch yours as well. Celebrate yourself with healing jewelry, and other gift ideas made with love!

Makers Market in Raleigh, NC Artist Call!

If you live in the Raleigh, NC area and are looking for a great outlet for your creations, Makers Market is accepting applications for this years market!!! This is the email I got from them, and I wanted to share it with you all. What are you waiting for!

It's time to bring it... Here's hoping you've had a productive January too!  And now it's time to bring it... We're excited to open up the 2017 Spring/Summer Vendor Application -- go, sign up!  Like, right now.  Mark those beautiful calendars; dates through August are open.  Then come back + read this.  We have some good stuff in store this year. We've got plans in the works to partner up with some new sponsors + events, but one new project we're especially excited about is bringing some select MM  merch to the masses!  And to kick off the year, we're hosting a contest... You can find all the details here on our site.  Entries will be accepted through Friday, February 17th.  We'd love to have some ready to go for our March market!  Winners will get $50 plus extra goodies!  And, you know, your design could be be worn by cool folks everywhere. So c'mon, show us what you've got!  We can't wait to see you in 2017 (and, hey, maybe even wear your tee!). Cheers!

Agate and Jasper Necklace - Harmony - People Helping People

I saw a plea on Facebook for items for a silent auction for an acquaintance who was burned. He burned his hand badly, and he works with his hands, so while he is rehabilitating, people are coming together to help out.

People are coming together. It is a beautiful thing, and a real thing. People can look passed themselves and see the need in others and help out. It isn't hard.

I offered to donate jewelry to the auction, then I had to sit down and think about it. What do I want this jewelry to represent.

Jasper is gentleness, it drives away “evil spirits” and to protect you.  Also aids in balancing the mind and body and stabilizes healing.

Agate is harmony and balance

Amazonite soothes tense, aggravated emotions and situations.


 It all came together beautiful. When I look at it, it looks like a piece that would be worn by a gentle spirit, a spirit that genuinely loves humanity. What do you think of when you see this necklace. Do you see a fashion statement? Do you see an extension of your spirit that is enhanced by the properties of the stone?

 And as always, Be peaceful, Be kind. All of my jewelry creations are based on the metaphysical properties of the stones or the colors that are incorporated. Jewelry should be a window to our soul, a protector of our emotions and a companion to our spirit. All of my other creations come directly from my heart in hopes they touch yours as well. Celebrate yourself with healing jewelry, and other gift ideas made with love!

First Friday in Raleigh

I am really excited to be showing tomorrow night in Raleigh for First Friday!!

This is absolutely the tightest pack I have ever done for a show!!!

I am showing at a little local bar called Drink Drank Drunk. The cutest place! So quaint, and cozy. Lots of room on the patio to visit and enjoy they weather, scenery and dogs!!!! 

It is the perfect combination for a fun night of celebrating local business and friends. 

I am concentrating on earrings and pendants due to the amount of space I have, but that doesn't mean I am limiting myself!! I have found some fun ways to display jewelry, and can't wait to show a pictures of the final presentation.

I have some fun new jewelry to show you, I hope you can come out and visit!!!!

Local Artist Spotlight - Meg Smither

This blog entry about local artist, Meg Smither. Local to Raleigh, and owner and inspiration behind 'Out There Studio.'

How Did Your Create Your Business Name?

 Well funny you would ask that first question:

1. Out There Studio came about - because when we were building our house 6 years ago and we were building my Studio in the back yard (pictured with Meg Smither above)
 I would always refer to it as "out there" and my friend said that I needed to call my Studio "OUT THERE STUDIO". So that is how that came about.

2. What do you create/make?
Wow that's an interesting question. Well I make a lot of scarves (Textiles) and I build the frames and then I just start thinking of different techniques of applying dyes and using resists and just different chemicals and I create the scarves. I read a lot to understand the different types of techniques as well. So I am always learning new and better ways to make the scarves more beautiful. Then on top of all of that I also do Batiks whether it be on Fabric or on Paper.

3. What is your favorite item you've created thus far?
Well I just created the above BATIK called "Harbor Trio"  and I love it.

As well as the next BATIK and it is call "Maid in the Shade"

4. Why is buying locally important to you?
 Because it keeps it in the "neighborhood" if you will. It's like buying local produce in your markets. It is
supporting our local artists and that is so important. Yea you can go to New York and other places and buy pieces (and don't get me wrong I'd love for my work to be in New York :0) - but it's just so important to keep it here at home and know that we have some amazing talent just right in our own backyard. Pardon the pun... didn't mean to... truly.

 

5. What are your business goals for 2014?
 ... are just to get more visibility so that folks know I'm here and are interested in what I'm doing.
It has been a long road to get to just this point --- but slowly it is happening and I couldn't be more thankful
and more blessed. It comes from above I know that for sure....

 You can visit Meg Smither's Studio Online at :website: www.megsmither.com
or her newest site:square market: https://squareup.com/market/meg-smither