tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49553286460586107102024-02-18T20:55:15.142-08:00For the Love of Creativity of Allison l Norfleet Bruenger CollectionsThe blog follows the "Creative Moments`" of Allison L Norfleet Bruenger Collections where She creates a new piece and learns new techniques thought her career. What will be the new design or technique this entry. Come along for this adventure in creativity.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06063599465050086675noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955328646058610710.post-14786499904317085962017-04-25T08:39:00.003-07:002017-04-25T08:39:43.926-07:00<br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">Well it is that time of the year that I get to be a part of a wonderful organization call The Blooming Artist Project. I get to share my craft with young inspiring artists. </span><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The young person I got to work with is Rose Houghton and she is wonderful. She is a 12th grader at Ritenour High School. She has a love for Mythology and the cover for Rick Riordan's book "Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard" was her inspiration.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">her painting . My work is named "She Rose Upon the Sunset".</span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">I'm excited to show for the first time the Shrine and Necklace I came up with from her wonderful art. Loved her spirit.</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> The opening reception of the fourth annual edition of The Blooming Artists Project! The exhibit runs from May 12th through the 28th at 1900 Park in St. Louis, MO. I can't wait to see all the pieces together will up date you on all the fun. Hope to see you all there.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">Well the show season is here and I'm working non stop on New designs. I 'm always drawing up new pieces in my sketch books, blank sheets of paper, on the back of junk mail and oh yeah receipts from my purse. "Forever Creating" is the way I roll.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">I have to admit it is beginning to become a bit daunting. Is there truly enough time in a day to get everything you want done in ONE DAY! I think the answer at this time is no... but I try my best and that must account for something. </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="sample_description"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Well I trying to keep up with making sure I blog about my new techniques and I am sticking with it so far. I have wanted to work on developing this technique for a while now. I have researched and downloaded so many videos and <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">e</span>-books about this technique that I think I'm most likely downloading the same information and not even noticing I already have that version. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Well we are now in a New Year. I have to admit I'm so happy to see 2017. Last year definitely had its challenges. We lost people who truly inspired & supported us. It is always hard to continue your quest when the lights of your life are going out and you still have to travel your path without them shining a guiding light. Well in their memory I will go forward. They would not want anything but for us to share our talents with others. So this new year will give me and all of us that opportunity to do just that. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"> I will also be looking to embark on new horizons through participating in shows that are not in our familiar areas. This year might be the year of travel. I participated an awesome show in Nashville, Tennessee ( <a href="http://tennesseecraft.org/events/craft-fairs/">Tennessee Craft Fair</a>) this past year and was completely overjoyed in the outcome. I will be going back this year. I hope to try other shows in different states as well. </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: small;">Allison L Norfleet Bruenger </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: small;">Collections @ 2011</span></span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> There is a wonderful group of very talent artists who I have been following for two years now. They have provided so many great challenges and giveaways for their artists & followers. This time I could not pass this theme up. The theme is <span style="color: #134f5c;">TREES</span>!!! For the past 5 years that I have been a mixed media jewelry artist, I have created many pieces with a "Tree" theme. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> I love nature and representing that theme in my work has been a part of my creative process since I begin. I use watercolors and/or colored pencils to create the art that is the center focus of my metalwork. All of these pieces have found there "Forever Homes" but I wanted to show how trees have influenced my work since 2011. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;">Allison L Norfleet Bruenger </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;">Collections @ 2014</span></span></span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I've enjoyed all the wonderful creations from all of the artists of the <a href="http://artjewelryelements.blogspot.com/"><i><b>Art Jewelry Elements</b></i></a> <i><b>g</b></i>roup. All of the posts truly inspire me and I'm so excited to take this chance to present my work. I just thank the group for the opportunity to share my craft and my love for <span style="color: #134f5c;"><b><i>Trees</i></b></span>!!! </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Nature within the Copper Shadows by </span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Allison L Norfleet Bruenger </span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Collections @ 2015</span></span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Allison L Norfleet Bruenger </span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Collections @ 2016</span></span></span><br />
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participated in my first show in April and it was great. What a
wonderful way to start out the year. May holds a lot of events as well.
Working on new designs is always a must. I want to introduce a New line
each show. I hope I will be able to do this. I working towards that
gold. This week I getting ready for my first Guest Artist Session and my first outside show for the year. Here is some of the pics from setting up at <a href="http://www.greendoorartgallery.com/">Green Door Art Gallery</a> in Webster Groves, MO. I love this Gallery. I will be bringing a couple of other Items to add in before the opening reception this Friday! This weekend on Saturday and Sunday Washington, MO will be the place to be. I will be in the 34th Washington Art Fair and Winefest. This is always a wonderful show to meet new people, see old friends and sample wonderful wines from across our region. Oh, and Buy some Great Art!!! Washington, MO is such a sweet little town and I enjoy the charm of this city. We are usually set up right on the main street with all great shops surrounding us. Cool Show!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The last event is Going to be a <a href="http://claytonfineartgallery.com/">Clayton Fine Art Gallery</a> in Clayton MO. I will be showing an one of a kind wearable art design that was inspired my a wonderful young artist in the 8th grade. This exhibition is part of the "Blooming Art Project". I will share more about this great event closer to the reception which is May 29th. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 1.2em;"><span a="" and="" art="" association="" branding="" business="" by="" consuming.="" fantastic.="" fun.="" greater="" hosted="" i="" is="" it="" just="" louis="" marketing="" much="" of="" so="" span="" st.="" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",times,>Revamping the;" the="" time="" to="" was="" well="" went="" workshop="" your=""> I've just taken a Great Workshop about How to better market my Art Business and it was Fantastic!!! Thank you to <a href="http://www.artsyshark.com/">Artsy Shark's</a> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 1.2em;"><span a="" and="" art="" association="" branding="" business="" by="" consuming.="" fantastic.="" fun.="" greater="" hosted="" i="" is="" it="" just="" louis="" marketing="" much="" of="" so="" span="" st.="" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",times,>Revamping the;" the="" time="" to="" was="" well="" went="" workshop="" your="">Carolyn Edlund, <a href="http://www.theartbeacon.com/">The Art Beacon's </a>Jennifer Suits and Lori Feldman - <a href="http://www.thedatabasediva.com/">The Database Diva</a> for a wonderful learning experience. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 1.2em;"><span a="" and="" art="" association="" branding="" business="" by="" consuming.="" fantastic.="" fun.="" greater="" hosted="" i="" is="" it="" just="" louis="" marketing="" much="" of="" so="" span="" st.="" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",times,>Revamping the;" the="" time="" to="" was="" well="" went="" workshop="" your="">I learned so much about Websites, Blogs, Data Bases, Pinterest, Facebook, Instagrams and all the other social media sites that can help you "Grow Your Business." I learned what I had right and I definitely learned what I should improve.</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 1.2em;"><span a="" and="" art="" association="" branding="" business="" by="" consuming.="" fantastic.="" fun.="" greater="" hosted="" i="" is="" it="" just="" louis="" marketing="" much="" of="" so="" span="" st.="" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",times,>Revamping the;" the="" time="" to="" was="" well="" went="" workshop="" your=""> So I have been taking some time these past few weeks working on things to improve my presence on the web and elsewhere. My wonderful husband and I have been working on my new website. Thank you James for all of your expertise. Feeling blessed to be married to a web designer.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 1.2em;"><span a="" and="" art="" association="" branding="" business="" by="" consuming.="" fantastic.="" fun.="" greater="" hosted="" i="" is="" it="" just="" louis="" marketing="" much="" of="" so="" span="" st.="" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",times,>Revamping the;" the="" time="" to="" was="" well="" went="" workshop="" your=""> I have been taking a fair amount of workshops and mini classes to further my image and design knowledge. You can "Never Stop Learning" and as long as there is a workshop, online videos,Conventions , Art Organization sponsored events to become a part of - I'm There. I will post about the great things I learned, New Shows , New designs, and all of that fun things that make me love what I do! So Enjoy the Ride with Me!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> The funny thing about it is that I then raced back here to get ready for an exhibition opening, weekend show and a gallery move. All I can say is <b>Wow</b>! Well I did get some new designs ready for these events. I thought I would share my marketing image with you all so you could see some of my new creation.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Well February started of on a great note. I finished my first piece. It is my entry for the Chesterfield Arts "ArtFeast" event that will be held in late February - early March. They are setting up the show a different way this year. I'm hope will hear about my entry soon. I really like this piece and hope it will make it in. This design is called "Encircled Blooms in the Aqua Sky". </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Well I have began a new chapter in my artistic journey. I'm now a resident artist at Stone </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Soup Galleries in Chesterfield, MO. I'm excited about this new additions. You can check out the gallery at <a href="http://stonesoupgalleries.com/">http://stonesoupgalleries.com. </a> </span><span style="font-size: small;">I
will be showing my work along with a variety of other wonderful award
wining artists that rock! Many of these artist are my mentors and I
feel like I'm surrounded with good people who care about their art and each
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <span style="font-size: large;"> Well, I'm starting 2014 with new looks across the board. I thought I would start with my website and then my blog. Re-vamping my look gives me a fresh perspective on things. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">What should I keep and what should I let go? That can be a little difficult, but when you want to make room for new things and new experiences some things must be put on the shelf. Re-vamping my site was a big project and will forever be evolving.</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> My official launch of my new website look will be this <b>Sunday, January 26th</b>, on my <i>Dad's Birthday</i>. I thought it would be a good day to share in his memory</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">. </span></span><br />
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be learning new techniques that I will introduce along the way as well.
I'll clue you in on my progress so you can come along with me on this
journey of creativity. I would like to start selling more via the
internet, so I will be launching my Etsy shop where I will be featuring
my "Ready Made" collections. "I love new concepts" My wonderful husband
is designing a separate site for these designs. Can't wait to see how it all comes together.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Hey everyone, it is good to be back and I look forward to sharing and hearing from all as well</span></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06063599465050086675noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955328646058610710.post-63600718562414307982012-04-09T19:10:00.005-07:002012-04-09T20:13:15.386-07:00Weekly Challenge for April 15th 2012 - Allison L Norfleet Bruenger Collections<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Weekly Creative Challenge for April 15, 2012</span></span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWvmv2gq7znJrM_nLVoxFuIGB5ykFAFNlaatqYaMFzaANIPeJFQMDnYQZdzW8ha2TepaSacRsYkXM76S7pIie20dVllb194LhUFoeDtZzA8a0_X4dPFU0dKh-OcAGRjeM7ZQDFisgUb9I/s1600/Weekly+Challenge+4-15-12+.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 350px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWvmv2gq7znJrM_nLVoxFuIGB5ykFAFNlaatqYaMFzaANIPeJFQMDnYQZdzW8ha2TepaSacRsYkXM76S7pIie20dVllb194LhUFoeDtZzA8a0_X4dPFU0dKh-OcAGRjeM7ZQDFisgUb9I/s400/Weekly+Challenge+4-15-12+.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729589269284617650" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" >Apply for Shows and Looking for Opportunities!!<br /></span></div><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Well this year has started off with a bang. The "<a style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" href="http://gslaa.org/">Queeny Park Spring Art Fair</a>" was great. I redesign part of my booth with new banners and a couple of new fixtures and it went over well. I also introduced some new look for 2012. I have added more Sterling Silver to some of my designs and I also introduce within my <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">"Art within Art"</span> line some new drawing with a more </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; font-family: arial; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">abstract appeal</span><span style="font-family: arial;">. Next week I will show the two designs that new look. This week I'm featuring two of my designs with that natural <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">worn through and distress feel</span>.<br /><br /> With all of these new additions it makes it hard to decide which look to enter into the fun world of jurying for shows. Many of the shows for the fall season already want you to throw your hat in the ring. That means jury fees and booth fees being sent out daily and then the waiting begins. Well that is the nature of the business. I hope this will be a great year with lots of opportunities. Well here is this week's entries for my weekly challenge. One of these as well have already found a home but I hope they give a little beauty to the week. Enjoy!<br /><br />Take Care and Stay Creative.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Allison B.</span><br /><a href="http://www.alnbcollections.com">www.alnbcollections.com</a><br /><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);"></span></span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06063599465050086675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955328646058610710.post-47032302844889801942012-04-03T19:55:00.019-07:002012-04-03T21:12:21.756-07:00Weekly Challenge for April 8th 2012 - Allison L Norfleet Bruenger Collections<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWxpcEPDF3t0GB_6kFjG84wYTKRADcURsr5kNKdVVOP-ogUsTlAOd02Dkh2rmlco-dE8JmVweXdljq5h3FsL4_hE7mPFWATvCNhEcDxHH3_UVmLMS2BPSbzBBSkKTDUxDmcBqA48Erv90/s1600/April+8+2012+Blog.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 362px; height: 412px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWxpcEPDF3t0GB_6kFjG84wYTKRADcURsr5kNKdVVOP-ogUsTlAOd02Dkh2rmlco-dE8JmVweXdljq5h3FsL4_hE7mPFWATvCNhEcDxHH3_UVmLMS2BPSbzBBSkKTDUxDmcBqA48Erv90/s400/April+8+2012+Blog.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727373993770877138" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;">Well I'm Back and Creating with a Vengeance !!!!!!!!!!</span></span><br style="font-family: arial;"></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /> I can truly say the end of 2011 was <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 102);">Great</span> and </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 102, 102); font-family: arial;">Very Very Very Busy</span><span style="font-family: arial;">. It has taken me 3 months to regroup after the holiday season and I have worked on developing a new look and a couple of new lines. As this year progresses, I will be introducing new lines such as the "Mini Art within Art" line and "Metal Textured" Earrings just to name a few. It has been a challenge but I'm working on creating one of a kind pieces that can knock one's socks off.</span><br /><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> This year has started off well. I have already been in 2 Spring Shows and the totals were higher than the same time last year. I feel truly blessed at the growth but I know there is still a lot of work and designing to be done. I have been signing up for workshops that will help me to add a new dimension to my work. I have also purchased new equipment such as a riveting tool and specially designed saw to aid me in my creative process.</span><br /><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Well, even though one of these pieces has already found a great home, I wanted to show you these 2 new pieces. For this past show I created 16 new pieces and I will be showing them to all of you over the next few weeks. Well I hope you enjoy these new pieces as much as I have.</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Take Care and Stay Creative!</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Allison B</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.alnbcollections.com">www.alnbcollections.com</a><br style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://alnbcollections.blobspot.comhttp://"><span style="font-family: arial;">http://alnbcollections.blobspot.com</span></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06063599465050086675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955328646058610710.post-58196448345881459562011-09-26T19:25:00.000-07:002011-09-26T20:05:12.602-07:00Weekly Creative Challenge for October 2, 2011<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqL-1V9Si7vSoLaqpRyC9QEM8bmOrb7J8I_lgNgqqraNB2kBjusP3-z1qN88vqLVqz1QxwlqTeQvaIve1a1lUdLj6RO9C1_zTKSZMxnlA0UX6Rw1SJ7KQvFcPomE1oc_hK_Ahow6T8m4I/s1600/October+2++Weekly+challenge.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 351px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqL-1V9Si7vSoLaqpRyC9QEM8bmOrb7J8I_lgNgqqraNB2kBjusP3-z1qN88vqLVqz1QxwlqTeQvaIve1a1lUdLj6RO9C1_zTKSZMxnlA0UX6Rw1SJ7KQvFcPomE1oc_hK_Ahow6T8m4I/s400/October+2++Weekly+challenge.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656860012685309938" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;">Busy ! Busy! Busy!</span><br /></span></div> <br /> <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Well this past September has been a very busy time for me. <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">So many show, so little time</span>. This is the time of year when many of the art fairs, festivals, and shows all take place. There seems to be some type of event every weekend. During this past month I have participated in 6 shows and It has been a whirl wind of travel, setup and sales. It has been hectic and fun at the same time. For example, I have been in a different show from Thursday to Sunday this past week - I had a trunk show on Thursday, an art walk on Friday, a jewelry show at my job on Saturday during the day, a Mall art show during Saturday evening, and a art fair on Sunday. By Sunday evening my whole body felt it and on Monday morning my voice was going just in time to do an eight hour shift at my job. This was a pretty intense week but through the grace of God (and Lots of Coffee) I got through it and <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">It Was Good</span>!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">I have sold many of my design which has made me very pleased. I will be showing you all these designs in the next couple of weeks. Many people like my new lines such as my "<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Textured Block</span>" series and my <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);">free form wire earrings</span>. My "<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Art within Art</span>" and "<span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">Fretwork</span>" lines have been doing very well also. I truly feel blessed.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Well here is a sample of one of those pieces that already has a Home. It is called "<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Visions on a Cloudy Day.</span>" I love the Labradorite faceted rounds and the eyes. I will be continuing this series and update you all on my progress.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Well I have to get back to work.</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Take care and stay creative!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Allison B</span><br /><a href="http://www.alnbcollections.com"><span style="font-family: arial;">www. alnbcollections.com</span></a><br /><a href="http://alnbcollections.blogspot.com"><span style="font-family: arial;">http://alnbcollections.blogspot.com</span></a></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06063599465050086675noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955328646058610710.post-83542767278005473892011-09-08T18:09:00.000-07:002011-09-08T19:13:01.502-07:00Weekly Creative Challenge for September 11, 2011<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj50hCtj9ZFhKscCYlkCaPoa_03qcnJ1gVkEYaY0hW1UHszceyN021way0oD-9_isJG3WPcfHAuEQe25Gd-SsUd13gEhJ8cZK92KEaMXWKF9j9mRWod1lig4HthyphenhyphenB1JdvQAMY9LZ4B20Q0/s1600/Weekly+Challenge+of+Sept+11.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 361px; height: 412px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj50hCtj9ZFhKscCYlkCaPoa_03qcnJ1gVkEYaY0hW1UHszceyN021way0oD-9_isJG3WPcfHAuEQe25Gd-SsUd13gEhJ8cZK92KEaMXWKF9j9mRWod1lig4HthyphenhyphenB1JdvQAMY9LZ4B20Q0/s400/Weekly+Challenge+of+Sept+11.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650161019091433826" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >The Season Has Begun !</span><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Well, I have started the "</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 102, 102);font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Season of Shows</span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">". I have </span></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">participated in my first fall show and it was </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Great</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >!</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> I showed and sold many of my metal pieces. Also I sold many earrings of both styles. I received a lot of feedback and I'm working on new pieces to be ready for the next upcoming show the weekend of </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >September 16th through the 18th</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> (</span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.stcharlesmosaics.org/"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Mosaics art Fair in St Charles, MO</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;">).</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">I will be working on many new concepts as well. This past show I introduced my "</span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Textured Block</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">" series of smaller metal and gemstone pendants and they were very well received. I made 8 pendants for the show and I sold all 8 of them. I will be working on having at least 12 for this next show and will be featuring them in an upcoming blog in the near future. Then you can see what I came up with.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">I'm still waiting to hear the outcome of the jurying process on 2 other shows. I hope it will be good news. If it all goes well I will have 11 shows for the September to December time period. </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >WOOOOOOO</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> ! </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Yes ! 11 Shows</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">. Keep me in your thoughts. "</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Tis the Season to be Busy</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">"!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Well, for this week I will feature one of my newer pieces that debuted at the </span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" ><a href="http://gslaa.org/GSL_accepted_artist_gallery.htm#gallery">Queeny Fall Art Fair</a> </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">here in Ballwin, MO. This piece is called "</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 102, 102);font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Beautiful Flight</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">." I hope you all enjoy my new design. I will have to get back to work now so </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >take care</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> and </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >stay creative</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">!</span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Allison B</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.alnbcollections.com/">www.alnbcollections.com</a><br /><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://alnbcollections.blogspot.com/">http://alnbcollections.blogspot.com</a></span><br /></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06063599465050086675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955328646058610710.post-7151867914176153192011-08-28T19:31:00.000-07:002011-08-28T21:55:21.449-07:00ALNB Collections Weekly Challenge for August 28 2011<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdFIhXGtynjIC2KKr7B3cbwQTdbSyCXHhT5mqgEUdFHBG7XJzZgZhM7PnaZlwe0lOs6AT3X3I5EqUj8ZeHs34PF1i3_syElSnVGVBa2HV4du4F9vFf4HWWIX4dJM-gQt13Zvvy04iyWE0/s1600/photo+of+planing+jewelry.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 383px; height: 286px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdFIhXGtynjIC2KKr7B3cbwQTdbSyCXHhT5mqgEUdFHBG7XJzZgZhM7PnaZlwe0lOs6AT3X3I5EqUj8ZeHs34PF1i3_syElSnVGVBa2HV4du4F9vFf4HWWIX4dJM-gQt13Zvvy04iyWE0/s400/photo+of+planing+jewelry.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646110444527976258" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;"> </span><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left; font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">In the Planning Stages</span></span><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">.....</span> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">
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<br /> Well the Fall and Holiday season is approaching. Yes "<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">The Holiday Season</span>". I will be starting the new show season next weekend. This will be my first big show for the upcoming season. I have taken a break from blogging to work on new </span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">designs and I have come up with many new designs. I'm at <span style="font-weight: bold;">15</span> new designs and counting.</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-family: arial;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpu3UJSCOsJUxYwwuktCQwx1ln4UAuLkX6N4V2VHkMh92sokFpFvweSYYpv1-Q584ZtiHr9ST6H4oWyYv7o7vKsJbcW3KNqrk2IGhMTP9dioRt3cr0sZCYCj6rxVs3toZW56gGaGEmCwU/s1600/P1110101.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 241px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpu3UJSCOsJUxYwwuktCQwx1ln4UAuLkX6N4V2VHkMh92sokFpFvweSYYpv1-Q584ZtiHr9ST6H4oWyYv7o7vKsJbcW3KNqrk2IGhMTP9dioRt3cr0sZCYCj6rxVs3toZW56gGaGEmCwU/s320/P1110101.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646117974483853058" border="0" /></a>
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<br />I have also started hearing the outcome of some of the shows I have applied to and for this season I will be at <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">11 shows and counting</span>. <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Yes! 11 Shows!</span> I know it seems to be a little crazy but I have talked with others artists and they have informed me that this is the "<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Nature of the Beast</span>." This is the beast season for shows in the artist world. Many of our sales for the year are earned between the month of <span style="font-weight: bold;">September to December</span>. A lot of artists don't participate in spring shows because they don't seem to sell as much during that time of year. They usually do shows during the Summer, Fall and Holiday season. </span>
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<br /> This years show season is also different because I have also included shows that are out of state. I will be by the end of the year have done 3 shows in <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Illinois</span>. I am trying to spread my wings a little bit. I hope they will enjoy my work there as well. I have a new gallery in Chesterfield, MO in which I have my work. The gallery is called "<a href="http://http//www.mindworksgallery.com/">MindWorks Gallery"</a> and It has been great so far. I'm very interested to see how the holiday will be there. I'm trying to reach more people through social media such facebook, <a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/alnbcollections">twitter</a> and of course blogging. I now even have a "<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Allison-L-Norfleet-Bruenger-Collections-Jewelry-and-Mixed-Media/32396272399">fan page</a>" with facebook. Working on a business is more than a notion but It is rewarding when someone really likes your designs.
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<br />Well starting next week I will be showing my new fall line so keep watching for the new pieces starting in September. Stay in touch to see all the designs and visit me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Allison-L-Norfleet-Bruenger-Collections-Jewelry-and-Mixed-Media/32396272399">facebook</a> when you have the chance. I will show you new pieces next week.
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<br />Take care and Stay Creative!
<br />Allison B
<br /><a href="http://www.alnbcollections.com/">www.alnbcollections.com</a>
<br /><a href="http://alnbcollections.blogspot.com/">http://alnbcollections.blogspot.com</a>
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This is the time of year that all of the fall and holiday season shows are doing their "<span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Call for Artist</span><span style="font-style: italic;">" </span></span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >rush. All of the shows due dates are all coming to a head in early and mid July.</span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"> There are so many ways to apply now. From email to zapplications to snail mail. They just get it in on </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);font-size:100%;" >TIME</span><span style="font-size:100%;">!!!!! And Let's not forget the </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">FEES</span>- <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Applications fee, Booth/Space fee, Electrical fee</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >, <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">and even the</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" > Insurance fee</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" > </span><span style="font-size:100%;">must be considered when you apply to all these shows. There are many fees but very little time.<br /><br />I have to admit this is when it is a great time to compare notes with fellow artists to see what is really happening out there. Many artists have been doing these shows for years and most artists are great about sharing information about things such as if a show is worth doing to who is a great company and who to get your artist insurance from. Networking is a wonderful and important part of this business called "art". I am glad I have become friends with a fair amount of artists who are caring and will share information that will help you with these important and sometimes "</span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-size:100%;" >Scary</span><span style="font-size:100%;">" decisions that can shape your career in the long term.<br /><br />Well I have to finish up this blog entry so I can print up some of these applications and send them on their way. I hope I will hear promising news in the upcoming weeks. But until next week I share with you one of my last creations that found a home earlier this month. Introducing "</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" >Gaze from the East.</span><span style="font-size:100%;">" I hope you enjoy this new work and have a wonderful and creative</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" > <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">"4th</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" > of </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" >July"</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> and great week.<br /><br />Take Care<br />Allison B<br /><a href="http://www.alnbcollections.com/">www.alnbcollections.com</a><br /><a href="http://alnbcollections.blogspot.com/">http://alnbcollections.blogspot.com</a></span><br /></span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06063599465050086675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955328646058610710.post-67677824793947467022011-06-19T18:40:00.000-07:002011-06-19T20:01:49.987-07:00Weekly Creative Challenge for June 26, 2011<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_G05TW4audBstggwsG766kvBH2ATJVxU2j498de1aNtnNZfDnf-csj7uEN8uFQLHs34u97ddITR7wxSvsou0wJt5f-Sr5-VB-20Sm60uH2XQSxK_oc9MiB_8Y6Tw2oRh3kyALTKTfQIY/s1600/June+26+Weekly+Challenge.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 351px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_G05TW4audBstggwsG766kvBH2ATJVxU2j498de1aNtnNZfDnf-csj7uEN8uFQLHs34u97ddITR7wxSvsou0wJt5f-Sr5-VB-20Sm60uH2XQSxK_oc9MiB_8Y6Tw2oRh3kyALTKTfQIY/s400/June+26+Weekly+Challenge.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620111129969726962" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">Stay Focused! Stay Steady!</span><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:130%;"> <span style="font-family: arial;"> Well it is very interesting when you finish a big show and you think you have time to relax a little. Well, that might not be the whole truth. It is amazing how time fly's and then you realize that there is another show just around the corner and you have to get back to work designing and creating. Thank God that this is a job you love to do</span><span style="font-family: arial;">. There is so much that is needed to be done for each event. This is also the time you need to be in multiple places at one time. I think I need to clone myself so I could get everything done.<br /><br /> Just this past week I went out to dinner with my husband James and we began to discuss the plans for this upcoming <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Fall/Holiday Season</span>. <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">YES!</span> <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Fall is Fast Approaching</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 51);">.</span> It will be here before you know it. It was very enlightening as I looked over all the shows, events, and art fairs, I figured out that by the end of the year starting in June I will hopefully be in about 15 to 17 shows. When you look at the list it is exciting, but also a little scary. This is when you take a deep breath and ...<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">STAY FOCUSED!!!</span></span></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;"> <br /> <span style="font-family: arial;">This is when your planning skills will kick into </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">High Gear</span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153); font-style: italic;">!</span> All I can say is wish me luck - <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">Pray for Me!</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> I guess this is where the </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 153); font-family: arial;">Rubber meets the Road</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> - </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 102, 0); font-family: arial;">Or there the Saw Blade meets the Metal! <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(Ha, Ha!). </span></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 102, 0); font-family: arial;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); font-family: arial;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Well you all will get to take this fun ride with me for I will let you know how it is coming along week to week! Sometimes I might have to skip a week if it gets wild. But it will be fun!<br /><br /> Well, I'd like to show you one of the pieces that sold during this last art fair. It was called <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">"<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">Torn Away</span>"! </span><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span>Hope you enjoy it.<br /><br />Take care and stay Creative!<br />Allison B<br /><a href="http://www.alnbcollections.com">www.alnbcollections.com</a><br /><a href="http://alnbcollections.blogspot.com">http://alnbcollections.blogspot.com</a><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div></div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06063599465050086675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955328646058610710.post-15615819340825946512011-06-14T19:35:00.000-07:002011-06-14T21:37:49.467-07:00Weekly Creative Challenge for the Week of June 19 2011<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN6rGKfBXDiozEtRCy6yIBB8YtlPCSdmtLxS6XJZJGeVDNjCsX3GWj5sibEYol1FxE700s5RQCAyNrj36duGY-pb-UcHD9_kD_AygytFLVPmOB0DpXx3biJDRsjKtJN0ysV5RBGcRLj1A/s1600/June+19+challenge.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 351px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN6rGKfBXDiozEtRCy6yIBB8YtlPCSdmtLxS6XJZJGeVDNjCsX3GWj5sibEYol1FxE700s5RQCAyNrj36duGY-pb-UcHD9_kD_AygytFLVPmOB0DpXx3biJDRsjKtJN0ysV5RBGcRLj1A/s400/June+19+challenge.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618270128357956226" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Regrouping After A Major Show!</span><br /></span></div> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /> <span style="font-size:130%;"> This has been an experience within itself. I was gearing up for this show for at least two months. Working on new pieces, revamping my displays, ordering marketing materials to give out to customers and so on. Wooooooo! What a ride. Then the time comes to do the show. It is truly amazing how 3 days can go by so fast. The set up, the selling, the meeting new customers and making friends with other artist, tearing down after the closing of the event. Before you know it,</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" > it's all over.</span> <span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;"> A lot of times it feels like your in a</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-style: italic;font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" > whirl wind</span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">. Going every which way but loose. Then the wind sets you down and your left to ponder just what happened. It is very interesting when you look at your inventory and see all the major pieces you sold that weekend. At first you feel great then you become a little sad because even though you "</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Got them a Good Home</span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">," you miss your work. They become your "</span><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >little darlings</span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">." That's when you pick up your pen or pencil and start sketching those "</span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Oh cant live with out them</span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">" new designs and look forward to the new show that is coming up faster than you can imagine. I have another show a little over a week from now. Well everyone this is just a small glance into my world of creative fun. I wanted to show you one of my "Little Darlings" that got a home during the<span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"> "Art and Air" Art Fair in Webster Groves, MO </span>during the first weekend in June. It was a great show and "<span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Remnants of A Ginkgo</span>" was a great piece to work on. I hope you enjoy this one and have a wonderful and creative week.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">Take care!</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">Allison B.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.alnbcollections.com/">www.alnbcollections.com</a><br /><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://alnbcollections.blogspot.com/">http://alnbcollections.blogspot.com</a></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06063599465050086675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955328646058610710.post-16798343891588204492011-05-16T20:30:00.000-07:002011-05-16T22:11:29.759-07:00Weekly Creative Challenge for May 22, 2011<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjODq1q1IQzcJIZ_dD_033ySGgCcdG75QGc8nknWOIGekJsFVbe56oz2ODuuIFvUM6Kjq-8AC-j7IBLup2uEKWGZBzIfiWfo0coPMw50wC19hCaCOtLNEj10axOLLG73XD8KIMDduOhYKk/s1600/May+22+Weekly+Challenger.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 351px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjODq1q1IQzcJIZ_dD_033ySGgCcdG75QGc8nknWOIGekJsFVbe56oz2ODuuIFvUM6Kjq-8AC-j7IBLup2uEKWGZBzIfiWfo0coPMw50wC19hCaCOtLNEj10axOLLG73XD8KIMDduOhYKk/s400/May+22+Weekly+Challenger.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607522851656210770" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" >When there is a lot on "<span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Your Plate</span>"!<br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><br /> <span style="font-family: arial;font-size:130%;" >This is differently a busy season. A lot of the artist I spoke to told me that the <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">spring season</span> is usually slow. I have to admit, it have been surprising busy for me. There are many shows and opportunities out there. The fun ( and scary) part is trying to decide which events and exhibition opportunities are best for me and my company. I'm still working on figuring out that puzzle. It seems to be a lot of shows and events popping up all around the metropolitan St. Louis area. There are also many more events in the Illinois and the lower Missouri areas as well. All of then look promising but it is a hard to truly know which one is right for my work. I have spoken to many other artist with far more experience than I and they usually say <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 102);">follow your gut, do your homework</span>, and sometimes you have to<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 102, 102);"> just take a chance</span>. Sometimes you will fail but other times you can be pleasantly surprise and benefit for the experience. This year I trying to step out more and participate in more events and find new venues for my jewelry to be shown to the public. It has been a "<span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 51, 0);">big process</span>" but I will keep working on it. In June and July I will be in 5 to 6 shows. That is a lot for me. Some are big and some not so big but they're all a chance for me to get my work out there. <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Wish Me Luck!</span><br /><br /> Well this week's entry is called "<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Wind Blows</span>" The swirls makes me think of a cool wind blowing. Just in time before the <span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">summer heat</span> begins. This one has already found a home at the <span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 102); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Spring Art Walk</span> in <span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 102); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">St. Charles Missouri </span>but I wanted to show it to you all anyway.<br /><br />Take care all of you and stay creative!<br />Allison B<br /><a href="http://www.alnbcollections.com">www.alnbcollections.com</a><br /><a href="http://alnbcollections.blogspot.com">http://alnbcollections.blogspot.com</a><br /></span></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06063599465050086675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955328646058610710.post-33019651673509239682011-05-10T04:35:00.000-07:002011-05-10T05:25:59.198-07:00Weekly Creative Challenge for May 15, 2011<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj19oBLiEx27P8xoAyz0ggJsLSaAXx40umutOK6tm7DIkEtunu8tepFNmZ5P34nvx9OJ3WQ7jKXJjF8Mfs03DsI85xxqVPGjYDoR66iwzXr42RIlm0kZKYKgiRdwJ41tQH_qyyAmgx19A/s1600/May+15+Weekly+Challenge.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 351px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj19oBLiEx27P8xoAyz0ggJsLSaAXx40umutOK6tm7DIkEtunu8tepFNmZ5P34nvx9OJ3WQ7jKXJjF8Mfs03DsI85xxqVPGjYDoR66iwzXr42RIlm0kZKYKgiRdwJ41tQH_qyyAmgx19A/s400/May+15+Weekly+Challenge.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604918896930182050" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Out of Fond Memories from "<span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Mom</span>", </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">a Creative Thought Comes!<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" > <span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" > </span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >I can truly say I have been blessed for I have a wonderful family which has always been very supportive. </span></span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >I feel that much of my talent was formed way before I went to school for art. I think it started under the guidance of my mom and dad. Both of my parents are artists in there own right. My dad was a photographer and my mom was a teacher aid who taught art to grades kindergarten through 3rd.</span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" > All through my child and teen year, both of my parents where very support of my love for art. They supported me when I was studying fashion design and illustration in Columbus Ohio. <span style="font-family:arial;">They encourage my graphic design career when I worked for my late brother's desktop publishing company and in these later year they have been the strong force behind my quest to become a jewelry and mixed media artist. </span></span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >I lost my dad 2009, but I know he's up there cheering me on to this day. I call my mother the CEO of ALNB Collections. She is the one I go to when I have any important decision to make about my designing career. Every time I do a show, l call her to report on the sale figures and to get insight on how to improve my business and marketing. She is the <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 102, 0); font-style: italic;">GREATEST! </span><br /> I just thought</span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >, seeing that Mother's day was yesterday, I would give a <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">shout out</span> to the ones who help to make me the artist I am today. With the Lord's help, a supportive husband and great people like <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">my mom</span> in my corner, the art world looks very promising.<br /> Well just like my mom is a solid line in my life, this piece as a strong solid line as well. This is a <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">mixed metal</span> piece. While the circle is in brass , the aqua line is actually copper. I used a very strong blue patina on this piece. I burnished the patina surface until it became almost shiny. Then I sealed the surface. The blue portion almost feels like "Enamel". It was a fun piece to work on and I will revisit this concept in upcoming designs. Welcome to the ALNB Collections family " Slim Line in <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 102);">Aqua</span>" Enjoy<br /><br />Take care and stay creative!<br />Allison B<br /><a href="http://www.alnbcollections.com/">www.alnbcollections.com</a><br /><a href="http://alnbcollections.blogspot.com/">http://alnbcollections.blogspot.com</a><br /><br /></span></div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06063599465050086675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955328646058610710.post-89895986118878413572011-05-01T21:07:00.000-07:002011-05-01T21:48:10.970-07:00Weelky Creative Challenge for the May 8th 2011<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKY6baJODXs4pzzj15jo0SdbeMieKE2-8M2gtnIsGkX9umgMlsNRgozOEnvsfHboa3yOQgksdU_YqsN-SMXAb0HY0-BbcZ9miDJpMYH8EY763KdVfoXFLVwY4y69DZjOCgEZ-N-gf9_LQ/s1600/May+8+Weekly+Challenge.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 351px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKY6baJODXs4pzzj15jo0SdbeMieKE2-8M2gtnIsGkX9umgMlsNRgozOEnvsfHboa3yOQgksdU_YqsN-SMXAb0HY0-BbcZ9miDJpMYH8EY763KdVfoXFLVwY4y69DZjOCgEZ-N-gf9_LQ/s400/May+8+Weekly+Challenge.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601965736820314994" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;">Spring has been "<span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">Very Promising</span>"</span> for<br />ALNB Collections<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:130%;"> <span style="font-family: arial;"> This season has been very promising for the company. This past weekend I participated in the<span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"> <a href="http://www.saintcharlesriverfrontarts.com/?page_id=98">St. Charles Spring Art Walk</a></span><a href="http://www.saintcharlesriverfrontarts.com/?page_id=98"> </a>on Main Street. I was located at the <a href="http://remington.stlgo.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7&Itemid=11"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Remington Gallery</span></a> and it was a great experience. For the past couple of years I have been located in a different location (<span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204); font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.jakesonmainstcharles.com/">Jake's on Main</a> - They were Wonderful!</span>!!). This year I was placed in a new location with other artists and it was a wonderful experience. The feedback from other artists, customers, and </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"></span><span style="font-family: arial;">the different surrounding was encouraging. I made a lot of new contacts and of of course I got the chance to show some of my new designs to a new audience. I also have met a couple of great new artists. One of these artist's and I have decided to collaborate on a couple of new jewelry designs. I will hopefully be featuring these designs during the "<a href="http://www.artandair.com/fair/index.html"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Art and Air</span></a>" Art Fair in Webster Groves in June. I'm so excited about this new collaboration. I can't wait to show you all what we come up with.<br /><br /> But for now I want to show you all my newest creation in Brass! <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Yes Brass</span>! I know I love to work in copper but lately I have been having fun with brass as well. Welcome "<span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Whirl Wind</span>" to the ALNB Collection family. I hope you enjoy it. Thank you all!<br /><br />Take care and Stay Creative.<br />Allison B.<br /><a href="http://www.alnbcollections.com">www.alnbcollections.com</a><br /><a href="http://alnbcollections.bogspot.com">http://alnbcollections.blogspot.com</a><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06063599465050086675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955328646058610710.post-65690400535069227972011-04-17T20:14:00.000-07:002011-04-17T20:51:40.350-07:00Weekly Creative Challenge for April 24, 2011<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0oV-fLRkmHyi_XgLxCBAWZz024kjyeLRPmiRser5bkchuJfEXQ1nuOFWOgPntAZ_yWnL6BWlNpOSsBtBLKFgCWCo1qWdCFQ8cK9ro0hsNX2KcJ0pAvDOaTfFECfBisjBrNlyUkMB7UOA/s1600/April+24+Weely+Challenge.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 351px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0oV-fLRkmHyi_XgLxCBAWZz024kjyeLRPmiRser5bkchuJfEXQ1nuOFWOgPntAZ_yWnL6BWlNpOSsBtBLKFgCWCo1qWdCFQ8cK9ro0hsNX2KcJ0pAvDOaTfFECfBisjBrNlyUkMB7UOA/s400/April+24+Weely+Challenge.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596757007875528610" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"><span style="font-style: italic;">New Show Opportunities! New Designs!</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">What's a Girl to Do!</span></span><br /></span></div><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Well in two weeks I will be in the thick of things with another show. This will be an interesting feat because <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">James</span>, my husband, will be representing me at one show while I will be at another event that same night. Yes! It is a little crazy but I noticed that I haven't participated in any shows or events in my town of <span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Maplewood, Missouri</span>. So when I received an email from a wonderful art teacher from our local elementary school with an invitation to show my designs in their art fair, I just couldn't pass it up. So on Friday, April the 29th, I will be in St Charles, MO at the <a href="http://www.saintcharlesriverfrontarts.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Spring Art Walk</span> </a>while James will be at The <a href="http://mrhsd.org/pages/news/2011/03_11_artsfestival.shtml"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">MRHE Art Fair</span></a> in <span style="font-style: italic;">Maplewood, MO</span>. I truly feel honored to be represented at both affairs and hope they will be successful for the organizers and as well as the artists. </span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"> Well with so many events on the horizon and that I was truly blessed at the last event, <a style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" href="http://www.gslaa.org/">Queeny Park Spring Art Fair</a>, I have to stay focused and work on building up my inventory. So I just wanted so show you all one of my new designs from my silver collection. I don't work in silver often, seeing the cost of silver is through the roof, but this was a design I really liked working on. Welcome to the family "<span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 51, 255);">Swirls in Pearls</span>." Hope you enjoy the design.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Take Care and Stay Creative</span>.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Allison B.</span><br /><a href="http://www.alnbcollections.com"><span style="font-family: arial;">www.alnbcollections.com</span></a><br /><a href="http://alnbcollections.blogspot.com"><span style="font-family: arial;">http://alnbcollections.blogspot.com</span></a></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06063599465050086675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955328646058610710.post-48283869253975673152011-04-11T21:15:00.000-07:002011-04-11T21:47:07.774-07:00Weekly Creative Challenger for the Weeks of April 10 & 17 2011<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-pde2Hb2cNi1Sv7kN-ifo80n4WMZXorC09cLjdBDmI6Fa2KKk1xrFfmgDLabLkTid5FwLxEbpsHMk8moHMc6D9-2aMhkMYQQpvB_WFCt7LENgx2DVOFZKARdjsfac8e8gUfqIUNY1bbE/s1600/April+10+and+17+Weekly+challeng"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 348px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-pde2Hb2cNi1Sv7kN-ifo80n4WMZXorC09cLjdBDmI6Fa2KKk1xrFfmgDLabLkTid5FwLxEbpsHMk8moHMc6D9-2aMhkMYQQpvB_WFCt7LENgx2DVOFZKARdjsfac8e8gUfqIUNY1bbE/s400/April+10+and+17+Weekly+challeng" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594546262819209986" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">This Week is Full of Creativity and Surprises<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Well these two past weeks was full of lots of work and rewards. </span><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span>I have been getting ready for the "<span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Queeny</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"> Park Spring Art Fair</span>" for this past month and these past two week have been very crazy indeed. There is just so much to to - <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);">Getting displays ready - Finishing up last minute touches on new designs - Sending out invitations via snail mail and the net. - Getting all of the packaging together for purchases - Working on pricing and inventorying the work - Making sure I had all the right equipment for cashing out purchases at the show. Packing up all of my display and making sure I haven't forgotten anything<span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0); font-style: italic;"> </span>vital<span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0); font-style: italic;"> a</span>nd the list goes on and on. I also had to eat sleep, and share time with my family and friends</span><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0);">. All I can say</span> is </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">WOOOOOOOOOOOOO</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">!</span><br /><br />It was a great challenge and at times I knew I drove my husband a <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">little batty</span> but when it all came together and the show was a success, It seemed <span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">ALL WORTH IT!!!!</span>. The show was great and I was truly blessed to be apart of it!. I made a lot of contacts and new customers. The feedback about my work was truly valuable as well.<br /><br />Well these are two examples of some of the pieces I showed this weekend. They have already found homes during this show but I wanted to show them to you all anyway so here are the entries for this weeks challenge. Welcome "<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Arching Over Ice and Puddles and Pearls</span>"</span> to the fold.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Take Care and Stay Creative</span><br />Allison B.<br /><a href="http://www.alnbcollections.com">www.alnbcollections.com</a><br /><a href="http://alnbcollections.blogspot.com">http://alnbcollections.blogspot.com</a><br /></div><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06063599465050086675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955328646058610710.post-76567480476509233332011-03-27T21:04:00.001-07:002011-03-27T21:39:21.280-07:00Weekly Challenge for the Week Of April 3, 2011<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUwmCFP3h8Koh5N0KRgYRNMrUFzneQlUJLdlDDuCX6rA0OrLFfV1mBe6GFot9KA42X1oT4bMO7plu-6g4GtYa5Iy0BDKyKOpT4e1QvUSaqT7dKK79Yl4An9u97YzSUOwy7y0ZJli7p3Fo/s1600/April+3+Weekly+Challenge.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 350px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUwmCFP3h8Koh5N0KRgYRNMrUFzneQlUJLdlDDuCX6rA0OrLFfV1mBe6GFot9KA42X1oT4bMO7plu-6g4GtYa5Iy0BDKyKOpT4e1QvUSaqT7dKK79Yl4An9u97YzSUOwy7y0ZJli7p3Fo/s400/April+3+Weekly+Challenge.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588976983233674546" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;">This is a Two for One Week Folks!!!</span></span><br /></div> <br /><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="font-family: arial;"> Well, It can happen. I have been working on many projects and getting ready for upcoming shows like crazy. These past 2 weeks have been wild. I have worked on 7 new pieces , drew up 12 new designs and worked on putting together my display at the</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; font-family: arial;"> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/mindworksartgallery">Mindworks Gallery</a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"> in </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; font-family: arial;">Chesterfield, MO</span><span style="font-family: arial;">. I feel like I have a lot going on. It is a "</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;">Pressured yet Rewarding</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> " feeling all at the same time. I enjoy the challenge and It is definitely a </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; font-family: arial;">"Learning Experience</span><span style="font-family: arial;">". </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"> I love working in copper. but I know I have to work on some of my designs in brass also. I just purchased a piece of sterling silver to work with as well and boy was that </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-family: arial;">"Painful"</span><span style="font-family: arial;">. I'm not sure if any of you work in silver, but the price sure has gone up lately.</span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"> I've sold a major part of my silver collection and it was time to create new pieces. The cost is steep but when you finish your designs and people truly enjoy them. It is worth every penny.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"> Well because the weeks were so full, I have to double up this weeks entry. So here are two designs for one weekly challenge. This week's entries are "</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; font-family: arial;">Organic Rings #1</span><span style="font-family: arial;">" -This the first in a series of 12 pieces and "</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; font-family: arial;">Solid Yet Broken</span><span style="font-family: arial;">" - This piece reminded me that I have to work more in brass. I really like to golden tone with the Kyanite.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"> Well everyone have a wonderful week and stay creative. I will be working hard to finish up these new design and will show them soon.<br />Take care !</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Allison L Norfleet Bruenger</span><br /><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.alnbcollections.com">www.alnbcollections.com</a><br /><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://alnbcollections.blogspot.com">http://alnbcollections.blogspot.com</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06063599465050086675noreply@blogger.com0