Adbusters, and Activists

If you want to read something more than Hollywood drama, and if you aren't already familiar with AdBusters, check it out: http://www.adbusters.org/.

It's an in your face look at our culture, world conflict, advertising, and life as we know it. It asks questions, and shares answers. It's about art, expression, and honesty.

It isn't always pretty or uplifting- but it's sure to educate, and stir your brain pot.

Progress forward, educate yourself.

What's in a name?

http://www.etsy.com/shop/adornandconquer

More love to come...

Jewelry with a cause: SAVE THE GULF

I've been struggling with making jewelry just for jewelry-sake because I prefer to make works of art for the body that has meaning.
This is where i flourish as an artist. So I recently launched Adorn & Conquer, a line of jewelry with a message. It's activism through adornment.

My new work is a body of work called 'SAVE THE GULF', every sale will donation $5-$10 (depending on piece) to the National Audubon Society, to help with the gulf spill oiled animal cleaning.


This is my life, this is my activism, and this is my jewelry for people who want more than just jewelry. You are my people.

Mardi Gras and Krewe Do Craft

It's that time of year again NOLA! Come watch the Box of Wine Parade this Sunday, February 14, 2010 at 3 pm at the corner of Washington and St Charles. We will end at The Big Top on Clio St.
My Throw! A handmade Peewee Crazy street sign POT HOLDER!

Who is Krewe 'Do' Craft?

We are a small group of artisans and craftsmen who first paraded in 2008 in Box of Wine. Founded by local artists, we are a walking krewe featuring special, handmade throws as an alternative to the mass-produced plastic beads that litter the streets and trees during Mardi Gras. Our throws are unique, handcrafted, and made with love! They are also very collectible, and people truly feel as though they have received something special.

Our vision is to do our part in keeping Mardi Gras local, by offering locally made throws and supporting the vibrant arts community that is such a part of New Orleans. Krewe do Craft's throws have been featured online and in the Times-Picayune.

more pictures on our Flickr Site. or our facebook page.

I'm a bad blogger, but here's a site I love!

I came across One Angry Girl when I was doing research for a piece of art 6 years ago. I was happy to find another sister keepin' it real...

Please click with care. Some information may not be suitable for all readers, or may cause discomfort.


http://www.oneangrygirl.net/index.html

B-native Shop-n-Sip in New Orleans, Support local artists!

B-native.com is an amazing website run by a New Orleans native and is dedicated to supporting local artists. The website has a wonderful variety of makers, writers, crafters, and jewelry artists to browse.


This month, every Thursday from 5pm-7pm Bar Uncommon (Located in the Renaissance Pere Marquette Hotel at 817 Common St., 504.525.1111) will be hosting a b-native Shop-n-Sip where the locals can come meet the artists, sip some cocktails, and shop!


Not only will there be different and amazing artists featured every week, there will be drink specials, and free valet parking.


***I'll be showing my work next week, Thursday March 19, and will offer a 15% discount to my customers who mention this Blog post!***


So spread the word to family and friends who love a good cocktail, handmade goods, and of course unforgettable handmade jewelry. Thanks yall!

American Craft Council in Baltimore

This past weekend was the annual ACC show in Baltimore. My sister Allison, also know as tigerlilly from tigerlillyshop.etsy.com was juried into a new area called "AltCraft", where new/up & coming artists are allowed to show their work for the retail portion of the show. This section of the show is only 2 years old.

me and allison at the ACC show

I flew to Baltimore last Tuesday to help my sister for the weekend, which was a great opportunity for us to meet new friends and artists, and get a feel for the show in general. We plan to join forces in the future, both working together to propel our ideas and jewelry/artworks forward. Here are some of the other 'AltCraft' Artists!

Dovetail!

Wonderful people, beautiful ceramics, and our neighbors at the show. This was their 1st market, and I hope to see them in the future.

Rania Hassan
How could you not love these?

Sweet Pepita!

"urban.green.unquestionably hip." reworked vintage clothes for kids!

Little Flower Designs:

Beautiful Ceramics, with hand painted birds, flowers,and leaves.

Jane D'Arensbourg

edgy glass jewelry, that reminds me of cells

Banksy In New Orleans!

As some of you know the amazingly talented British street artist 'Banksy' was recently in New Orleans. Banksy's work is recognized for his stark political imagery, which is executed anonymously.

New Orleanians are proud to have his work displayed on and around the buildings in our city. It's an honor to 'discover' his work, one that is shared with excitement with friends and family.




But, we have an ENEMY! Orleans street artist's have been battling Fred Radke also nicknamed The Gray Ghost since before Katrina. Th Ghost has taken it upon himself to cover ANY and ALL street art with flat gray paint. Fred defends himself saying graffiti is a sign of gang activity and drug dens. Meanwhile our colorful and vibrant city is being blotched with gray paint everyday. Even murals, have fallen victim. The New Orleans police seem to support his efforts even though Fred's paint also qualifies as vandalism, and is unappreciated and disliked by most locals. My friends at NOLA RISING have gone head to head with The Ghost for too long.




This piece was actually 'grayed' by Banksy, commenting on the gray ghost.

Where am I going with this? Let me get to it...
Fred was caught red handed painting over Banksy's works, and the artist's of New Orleans are speaking out about it. Banksy is a respected artist, and it's an honor to have his work here in our city! It's not so often someone can get their political messages out there to the public.


I was happy to stumble on one of his very popular works this weekend, and had my camera! SOMEONE covered the beautiful piece with acrylic bolted right into the side of the building. It will be protected from the Gray Ghost, and enjoyed for as long as we can keep it there. I was so proud to call New Orleans my home, this is why NOLA is OOAK!

the beginning

Ok here I am blogging world! lol

I'm starting a blog, because there's so much I want to share, and this will be a great starter before a website.

I'll be posting about jewelry, art, New Orleans, adventures, life, and whatever I feel like!