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lunedì 7 luglio 2008
giovedì 26 giugno 2008
A Good Cause, A Great Chunky Book!
Another wonderful ZNE Zaftig page example (the above by ZNEer Gina Smith!) Have YOU signed up yet? Click on theZNE Zaftig flyer below!
giovedì 12 giugno 2008
Daydreams, Fantasies, and Castles in the Air
"Wishing is good for us. Daydreams, fantasies, castles in the air, and aspirations all drive us forward, impel us to make things happen."
Here is another lovely product from last weekend's Castle in the Air workshop in Michigan. This is Gina Smith's gorgeous castle. I wish I could step in and stay a while...
Speaking of stepping in and staying a while - the wonderful Diva Danielle and Rayme had me as a guest on Diva Craft Lounge yesterday, and I so enjoyed my stay. I am the second guest on the show - you listen live, here:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/DivaCraftLounge/va/2008/06/11/diva-craft-lounge
Here is to hoping that all of YOU have a divalicious day!
martedì 10 giugno 2008
Castle in the Meadow Wonderland!
It seems (gasp!) I have misplaced my camera. As in, I have not really seen it - since prior to leaving Michigan.
I am convinced that it is in some corner of a suitcase yet unpacked and will not stress over it too much, until we actually do unpack.
In the meantime, without my photos - I'll share some image that others took, and share this:
My trip to Michigan was extraordinary! Between family, friends, and the wonderful Castle in the Meadow event, I could not have asked for more!
I love this picture that Lisa Dawson (www.youratcstore.blogspot.com ) took, as she drove up the entrance to Meadow Brook Hall:
The fabulous Cookie Sunshine (http://cookiesunshine.typepad.com/the_cookie_sheet/) took some lovely flip phone videos. She did a great job showing off the front of Meadow Brook Hall, where we had our art workshop - here:
Then, I just LOVED this video that Cookie took, because you get a peak at all the incredible artwork created by our fabulous participants:
And finally, here is another Lisa Dawson picture - here I stand proudly among some of the participant artwork:
And Gina Smith took these wonderful pictures:
(Castle above by Angela Hoffman - http://www.geminiangelart.com/)
Sarah Hodsdon (http://www.sarah-n-dipitous.typepad.com/) with her fabulous Castle!
And the wonderful Bernice Wagnitz and Cathy Minerva. (http://bernice97.blogspot.com/ and http://www.minervasmadness.blogspot.com/.
It is good to be home, but I am also sad to have left my family and wonderful art friends in the Midwest. I plan to do everything I can to return next year!
Have a great day everyone!
xo - Chel
martedì 3 giugno 2008
The Castle at the Castle!
Well, the Castle in the Meadow Event (www.CastleintheMeadow) is this weekend, so I did a dry run of the castle we are going to create, today. I have to say, the picture doesn't do it justice, because it doesn't really show the depth. The box on the front is three dimensional, and castle inside is sort of floating inside of it. The Queen is also on a hidden cardboard riser of sorts, so she is raised up from the canvas panel.
The piece incorporates a little bit of everything - a walnut staned canvas panel, creating a box/theatre assemblage. Working with glitter glue and other embellishments, and just - lots of fun. It is a fun project that can be completed in a couple hours. I can't wait to see what everyone else's looks like! I'll post pics next week.
Speaking of which - a few of my girls were mad that when I posted pictures of the house yesterday, I neglected to post my Candy Machine picture - as you can see, one of their favorite places to hang out.
YUM!
Have a great Tuesday everyone!
xo - Chel
mercoledì 28 maggio 2008
Ju-Ju-June!
I can't believe that June is almost here. I know the month will fly by - SO much wonderful stuff going on! The first week of June I'll be flying out to Michigan for a family reunion. I am really looking forward to it. While there, on June 8 - ZNE will have a Midwest Meet - during our Castle in the Meadow event (www.CastleintheMeadow.com) - I am SO excited about the event. It should be truly extraordinary.
Then, on Saturday 6/21 - I have a full day of classes to teach at Nova Studio.
(photo credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/leftcoastbound/)
This studio in Point Richmond was so adorable, and the classes should be really cool. Check 'em out, here: http://www.thenovastudio.com/index.htm.
AND! Then, on Friday and Saturday June 27 and June 28 - Gina Gabriell (www.elevenmorning.com) and I will be sharing a booth at the Tumbleweed Cotillion in Reno!
So, to say I am excited about the upcoming month would be a serious understatement. Woo Hoo! June, here I come!
lunedì 26 maggio 2008
I'm interviewing Traci L Slatton Tonight!
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Our Pause for a Cause Project this month is in memory of Lesley Riley's dear friend Lynn Meerkreebs Simpson:
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
The prize giveaway on tonight's show is sponsored by:
Chel's Final Say:
venerdì 23 maggio 2008
She Worried...
Forget worrying that the world was coming to an end, SHE worried that everything was just beginning!
Today's IF theme: Worry.
This is a mixed media ATC/Paper Doll I created several years ago. She always looked a bit overly concerned, to me. Ah well.
Switching gears from worried to wonderful (!) - just a quick note to let everyone know that the blog for the Art, Paperie and Pleasantries event is now UP - with lots of fabulous stuff yet to come, there. And don't forget - if you are a ZNE ConvenZioNE registrant, you get early admission and a discount on everything at the show!
Oh - and speaking of ConvenZioNE - a reminder - class registration is now open - and WOW - what a line up!
www.ZNEcon.com
Have a great Friday everyone!
giovedì 22 maggio 2008
lunedì 19 maggio 2008
I'm Interviewing Ali Edwards Tonight!
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Our Pause for a Cause Project this month is in memory of Lesley Riley's dear friend Lynn Meerkreebs Simpson:
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
The prize giveaway on tonight's show is sponsored by:
Chel's Final Say -
giovedì 8 maggio 2008
What fun we had!
Here's that banner I was working on, on Tuesday. It's about 4 feet wide by 2 feet tall. Also, the magic wand on the left of the picture was created by Sarah Huckman, I got it as part of her Enchanted Swap, and the robins egg blue circle tag above the pink bow on the left side of the picture, is a wonderful glittery art tag created by Gail Schmidt. It was her contribution to the ZNE Design Team Swap. Thanks guys! I had fun with it. Can you tell?
Speaking of fun - what a blast we had at the First Wednesday Street Fair. I have to say, as always - Mediteranean Pizza and Kettle Corn notwithstanding (thanks Gina - YUM!) the best part of the evening was hanging out with such fabulous crafty sistahs!
Here's Julee Herrmann and Iva Wilcox (L/R).
Oooh. And look at this amazing doll by Iva. The tall one with the theatre skirt. I had to have it. : D
Lucky me!
And here's Roni with all her beautiful bling.
Woo Hoo!
If you missed it, don't worry. ZNE/PCM will be at First Wednesday through September. Every first Wednesday of the month. 6-9 p.m. on Main Street in Pleasanton. It is a wonderful outing for the whole family!
Have a great day everyone!
lunedì 5 maggio 2008
Lesley Riley Joins me on Circa Arte Tonight!
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
(California Time)
CALL IN LIVE:
(347) 324-5359
Our Pause for a Cause Project this month is in memory of Lesley Riley's dear friend Lynn Meerkreebs Simpson:
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
The prize giveaway on tonight's show is sponsored by:
Chel's Final Say -
Learn a little more about the Partito Di Mezzi event planned for the 2009 ConvenZioNE!
venerdì 2 maggio 2008
My how they grow!
Today's Illustration Friday theme is SEED.
It's funny, because they have all these categories you choose from when adding your illustration for the week - like: Realism; Children's Art; Mixed Media - etc. Yet, they don't have the category "Doodle like a Three Year Old." Which, you know, I would pick everytime!
In any case, things have bee SO busy in the land of ZNE lately. It was nice to have an excuse to just sit donw and play with my colored pencils, and, well... doodle like a three year old!
And speaking of seeds - and how busy I have been - I just can't even believe that the ZNE ConvenZioNE event - the seeds of which were planted over three years ago, way back when in our founding member group - has grown to such an AMAZING and extravagant celebration of artists and artistry. With workshop instructors, performers and participants flying in from all over the country - ahve YOU checked it out yet?
Have a great weekend everyone!
lunedì 28 aprile 2008
Claudine Hellmuth Joins me on Circa Arte Tonight!
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
(California Time)
CALL IN LIVE:
(347) 324-5359
Our Pause for a Cause Project this month is:
International Child Art Foundation
The prize giveaway on tonight's show is sponsored by:
Chel's Final Say -
Beyond Extraordinary is an understatement!
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION FOR THE 2008 EVENT IS NOW OPEN ~ AND WE ARE ALREADY PLANNING 2009 - CHECK OUT OUR INSTRUCTOR LINE UP!
martedì 22 aprile 2008
Have I mentioned I am excited!
We have finally closed out our 2008 ZNE ConvenZioNE Instructor Roster - with one last extraordinary addition! ZNE IS THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE that Bernie Berlin will be joining us for our event, and teaching a workshop on Saturday 8/23!
Early Bird Registration is now open!
lunedì 14 aprile 2008
I'm Broadcasting Live Tonight!
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
(California Time)
CALL IN LIVE:
(347) 324-5359
Our Pause for a Cause Project this month is:
International Child Art Foundation
The prize giveaway on tonight's show is sponsored by:
lunedì 7 aprile 2008
The Tracey Buxton Interview!
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
(California Time)
CALL IN LIVE:
(347) 324-5359
Our Pause for a Cause Project this month is:
International Child Art Foundation
The prize giveaway on tonight's show is sponsored by:
martedì 1 aprile 2008
I told you this was going to be AMAZING!
Friday August 22 ~ Sunday August 24
Pleasanton, California
Please click here to read our FAQs in relation to ZNE ConvenZioNE, 2008!
Early Registration Discount!
APRIL 1 - APRIL 15
for the first 50 registrants ONLY
$200!
Event Registration includes:
- Friday Group BBQ Dinner
- Gift Certicate and Other Discounts During Bella Galleria
- Priority Registration for Workshops
- Group Dinner on Saturday Night
- Early entrance to the Sunday Vendor Faire
- 10% Discount on all items in Vendor Faire during Early Entrance Hour
There will be an optional chunky book page swap for anyone interested!
Registration Fee does not include workshop fees (which are discounted for registrants and range from $50 ~ $100). Lunch on Saturday is on own. Lodging if required is not included in the Registration fee.
Click below to register!
Special Note! If you register during the first early registration period, you will have a one day period where you will have the first chance to register for workshops - on April 15 only. Half the spaces in each workshop will be made available to early registrants during this one day only. The remainder of the spaces available will be made available to all registrants on April 23.
REGISTRATION:
April 16 ~ May 14 ~ $225
May 15 - August 15 - $250
Friday 8/22 ~ Registration, Group Dinner, Bella Galleria Event including the ConvenZioNE Gallery Show! All instructors will be present!
(Click on the image to learn more about Bella Galleria!)
(Click on the image above to learn more about the gallery show at Worthington Gallery West.)
Saturday 8/23 ~ Full Day of Workshops, Group Dinner at Blue Agave Club in Downtown Pleasanton. All instructors will be present!
We are proud to present our workshop instructors:
Learn more about all the instructors, here.
~ Complete Workshop Descriptions and early workshop
registration will be posted on or before 4/15/2008 ~ HERE. ~
Sunday 8/24 ~ Art~Paper & Pleasures ~ The Vendor Faire!
First hour exclusive to Convenzione Registrants!
Art Paper & Pleasures ~ The ConvenZioNE Vendor Fair ~ will Benefit the Pink Sky Project:
All registrants will have access to discussion boards which will include all logistical information, and threads for those who are interested in room sharing, or carpooling.
JOIN US NOW!
domenica 30 marzo 2008
I'm dreaming of glitter, glue, and wonderful things!
Have you seen our teaching line up for the ZNE ConvenZioNE 2008 event? I'm literally pinching myself.
Early Registraion opens on APRIL 1, but it is ONLY available to the first 50 registrants, who will all have a first chance at workshop registrations on April 15 (making tax day a bit more bearable!) - we've upped our event capacity to 200, and anticipate that the event and the classes will sell out EARLY. I hope you join us!
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sabato 29 marzo 2008
Exploding Goodness!
I am fighting the yucky bug today. Well, have been for the past couple of days. So I am a little behind in everything. Except for this which is literally exploding and turning into one of the most amazing events - ever!
Friday August 22 ~ Sunday August 24
Pleasanton, California
REGISTRATION BEGINS ON APRIL 1!
(No, really, it does!)
mercoledì 26 marzo 2008
COMING IN AUGUST!
This summer is going to be just FILLED with fabulous events!
Stay tuned! More info coming soon. I promise!
xo - Chel
lunedì 24 marzo 2008
I'm broadcasting live tonight!
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
(California Time)
CALL IN LIVE:
(347) 324-5359
Our Pause for a Cause Project this month is:
The prize giveaway on tonight's show is sponsored by:
lunedì 17 marzo 2008
I'm Broadcasting Live Tonight!
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
(California Time)
CALL IN LIVE:
(347) 324-5359
LIVE! On the air on Monday 3/17/08, 6:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
Our Pause for a Cause Organization this month is:
March 17ths Circa Arte Prize Giveaway is sponsored by:
sabato 15 marzo 2008
1000 Cranes and 7 Things
My lovely artist friend Julee Herrmann has a best friend (and also a fellow ZNE Member) named Stacey Ballard, who is dealing with a very rare and devestating liver disease. At present, Stacey is desperately hoping for a liver transplant.
As lives and hopes and dreams hang inthe balance, Julee has come up with a plan for idle hands to be put to work, in the act of creation, and with the belief that so many busied hands and minds turned to peace and healing for Stacey, will help everyone deal with the stress and pain of the situation. Julee's plan involves inviting people to fold origami cranes. Not just one, or three, or even 100 - but Julee is well on her way to receiving 1,000 cranes for Stacey. Not only that, but she is hand delivering the cranes to Stacey, letting her know how many hands and hopes and prayers are out there, on her behalf, delivered on the backs of these hand folded cranes!
A few weeks ago I was happy to open up my home and host Julee and several friends - so that we could fold cranes together. Even my kids got in on the crane folding action.
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