ART GLASS WINE BOTTLE STOPPERS

Art Glass Wine Stoppers can now be found in STUDIO 24, Spanish Village Art Ctr Balboa Park. The glass is iridescent and reflects lights in different angles.

PURSE HOOKS

This is a few of the custom Art Glass purse hanger designs I have available. More to come!

Bold and Brillant Color for Summer!

My "Bold and Brillant" Art Glass Pendants & Purse Hooks, are back for their summer run. Such brillant color only found with hand rolled glass. If your in the San Diego Area check out STUDIO 24 located in Spanish Village Art Center, Balboa Pk, San Diego. We are open seven(7) day a week.

Red Tail Squirrel

Hi nature lovers. Had to share the photo shoot with Emily the Red Tail Squirrel. She lives & plays with friends outside Studio 24,25,26 and 27 at Spanish Village Art Center in Balboa Park and loves to entertain vistors from all over the world.

Victoria's Garden "A Working Farm" FUN!!!

I was scouting East County Sunday and ran across Victoria's Garden(working farm). What a neat place to buy fresh vegetables,fruit and find family fun for the kids. They have a petting zoo for kids along with pony and lama rides. Check out at this link.
http://www.victoriasgardens.us

I am playing around with my new camera and took the pictures shown above.

Release of KC Jewelry Collection for Kids Only

Click on Photos to enlarge.........

This Saturday at the Art Glass Guild Patio Sale located at Spanish Village Art Center in beautiful Balboa Park, I will be releasing my new line of jewelry "For Kids Only". Showcasing 2 colorful designs of my pendants and will branch to earrings for the little ones coming soon.

A big THANK YOU to Lily, age 3 (left), and to Ryleigh, age 3 and her sister Madison, age 9 (upper right), all from the San Diego area for modeling and sporting the new kids line.

Like Fish?

Hungry? I made this little fishes and starfish just for you. They were cook to 1600 degress F and layered to your hearts delight.

TIP: did you know that you can click on any picture on my blog to enlarge?

Art Glass Nights Lights

This is a sample of my Art Glass nightlights that I will be uploading soon to etsy.
Also these beautiful pieces of art can be found at STUDIO 24 in Spanish Art Center next to the Zoo in lovely Balboa Park.

Art Glass Night Lights

I love creating the little Tropical Fish. Like a puzzle takes some time to fit the glass pieces together. I will be listing on etsy next week for purchase.

Tropical Fish Thelma and Louise Whimsical Broach Pins

I've really been busy creating here are more of my whimsical Mosaic Tropical Fish Series. I will be listing this series next week on Etsy for purchase along with my nightlight and magnets.

Wearable Miniature Art

The Postcard shows a sampling of my handcrafted or handmade items,

Mixed Media

Collection of my Mixed Media.
Acrylic Painting with plants on watercolor paper
Metal Assemblage (Whimsical Bird & Cats)
Collage
Polymer Clay Shrine
Mixed Media Assemblage Journal Cover (metal & found objects)

Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day to all from PEEP.

Emily (The Squirrel)

When you stop by our Studio's 24,25,26 & 27 in Spanish Village, Balboa Park, watch for our main attraction Emily the Squirrel and her family. They are always eager to put on a show for the crowds and love to have their picture taken. I just can't believe how one reacts when they see the red squirrels. I grew up with the grey ones. But these guys really know how to beg. Soon, we will do a photo shoot & video with them and put on You Tube.

Copper Jewelry

I am getting ready for 2009 and starting to design my jewelry line using metals. Copper is one of my favorites. I also play around with Metal Clay, Silver and Brass.

Mixed Media Mosaics

I took a class in Mixed Media Mosaics where you use polymer clay to design and create tiles to assemble on wood, metal etc. This is the designs I came up with using my Art Glass Hearts as the theme.

More Artwork

This is a collage of my mother and her senior prom back in the 30's.
The technique is using copper foiling then soldering the glass. The photo is a transparency and I used stitching around the background. I used a lace material to drape on her beautiful dress she designed and made. My mom was a seamstress and like to draw. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bremen, Ga and also was a member of the Eastern Stars where she was past president and a volunter at Higgens General Hopsital.





This is a reversed painting/photo technique on plexiglass. This is me around 4 yrs of age on my little tricycle. I made a copy of the photo and used gel medium and highlighted with Golden Acrylic paints.

STUDIO 24 now open

STUDIO 24
1770 Village Place
San Diego, CA 92101
Located between the San Diego Zoo and Natural History Museum.
Daily: 11am to 4pm
Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years

I just wanted to let all my friends and customers know that STUDIO 24 is now OPEN!

There are 37 Galleries/Working Studios and 6 Art Guilds with ongoing classes in a wide variety of mediums being offered.

At STUDIO 24 there are 4 of us. We each vary in medium and I will be blogging on each artist. We also offer intro classes in hot glass, cold glass, beading, metal smithing, wire wrapping, sandblasting, etching, photography, collage, artistic painting techniques for home and canvas.

When you can stop by and say hello.

Rudolph the Whimsical Dog

Happy Holidays everyone!
I wanted to share with you an oil painting by one of my artist friends known as Lia, who is originally from Hawaii. Click on the link above to find out more about Lia.

If you would like more information about Lia's paintings, or perhaps would like Greeting Cards with her whimsical dog's please email me at ArtSizzles@yahoo.com.

Little Beaded Fairies

Enchanted Fairies
I've always been enchanted by little fairies and tried my hand at these. They are hand beaded and are approximately 2 inches tall. Each fairy takes about 1 hour to create.

If you would like to purchase one of my little fairies see my online store at Etsy.
http://CuriositaArtStudios.etsy.com or contact me directly at ArtSizzles@yahoo.com.

I will be showcasing these at Summer Past Farms, Flynn Springs in April 09. Summer Pasts Farms has the pixie dust and fairy items for those who like to dress up in fairy style. They are best known for the cute Fairy Festival for children in June and Fairy Weddings. http://SummerPastFarms.com

Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer and Friends

Wearable Art
Cute Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer and his Friends Domino. Each have their own individual personality and are One of a Kind. These are for sale and each comes with their own stretch cord. email me at ArtSizzles@yahoo.com

Happy Holidays!

HOLIDAY SEASON

It's that time again the "HOLIDAYS are here!
I love the sparkley night lights of small towns around this time of year, don't you?

Here is a collection of Dominoes that I used as a canvas by stamping images and handpainted adding extra detail to each. Very unique.

GEOMETRICS

Wikitonary defines "Geometric" as Using simple shapes such as circles, triangles and lines in a decorative object.

The picture shown is my latest series in the Art Glass "Miniature Art Series".

Enjoy.

SCROLL DOWN PAGE TO SEE MORE ART.

Art Glass Miniature Mosaics

These are my newest "Miniature Art Glass" pieces from the Mosaics Series.
The Bails are Sterling Silver shown with a Sterling Silver Snake chain.
They can be seen at Studio 25 located in Spanish Village in Balboa Park.

Trendy Purse Hooks 4 Today's Stylish Woman

OUR DESIGNER PURSE HOOKS are ONE of a KIND

Individual Glass pieces are handcrafted and Kiln fired to 1600 degrees by me, Alane Gray, Glass Artist. Once the glass has reached the desired temperature the annealing process begans, which is the cooling of the glass to room temp.

Each Hook holds up to 40 lbs and designed to keep your expensive handbag off the floor away from dirt and bacteria.

Next time you are in a Restaurant, Spa, and Salon or where ever you are, you will be the center of attention with your original.

GREAT for GIFTS!

More Info: PurseHooks@ArtSizzles.com
To Purchase go to: http://www.ArtSizzles.Etsy.com

Customer and Wholesale inquires welcome!


CUSTOM DESIGN HANDBAGS
Check out entrepeneur Diana Beard, who is a wearable artist, fashion design instructor, purse designer and creator of Diana Couture patterns for stylish and creative handbags and accessories.

You will find her online shop at Etsy. http://DianaCouture.etsy.com

Below is one of her custom altered handbags made from a Vintage Hat. Beautiful Pink with Roses. Scroll down to blog entry on May 11 to see more of her designs.

Ocean Series Miniature Art

I just love the aqua blue turquoise colors in the newest of my Art Glass Collection.
The Miniature Art pieces are made by the process of fusing layers of glass in a kiln for several hours firing up to 1600 degrees F. to form the round edges. Next is flash cooling to 900 degrees F., once there the annealing process begins which could take another 8 to 10 hours for glass to cool properly to prevent breakage.

Volunteer to Support the Arts in San Diego

Elderly man playing a viloin with a local Big Swing Band (I shot picture :) could not resist he was so cute - he looked to be in his late 80's or 90's and amazing he's still out there doing what he enjoys).

ARE YOU AWARE you can help support the "ARTS" in San Diego by volunteering your time to help usher at events at San Diego Symphony,San Diego Repertory Theatre, Spreckles, East County Performing Arts and many more events in Coronado, North Park and La Jolla?

Contact Sal Cicalese at 619.231-3586 ext 639 or email HouseManager@sandiegorep.com and he can point you in the right direction for contacts. This is great for networking and enjoying a concert or play for $0.00.

VOLUNTEER to USHER COMES with PERKS

Penguin Suits are the rage and required as shown in the stock photo. White top, black pants and/or skirts and black shoes. You might also want to have a white jacket. Oh yes and the handy dandy flashlight.

Miniature Pieces are Art - not Jewelry

WHY CALL IT JEWELRY
Spectacular pieces of "Contemporary Miniature Art" on black glass layered with dichroic! Each piece is handcrafted and have their own personality.

Collect your own OOAK museum art piece. View my online gallery at http://ArtSizzles.etsy.com or contact me directly at ArtSizzles@yahoo.com for your custom design and quote.

Art Glass Guild Gallery STUDIO 25, Spanish Village, Balboa Park - San Diego, CA
When your in San Diego stop by the Glass Art Guild Studio 25 Gallery in Spanish Village located at beautiful Balboa Park. There you will find 37 studios of local Artist filled with goodies. Open year round 11:00am to 4:00pm. You will find me at Studio 25 every 4th Wednesday.

Wow! This original photo is impressive and I would not consider myself a photographer. The colors in the photo are so stunning and vibrant with no touchup. This is a OOAK photo shot on my tiny Olympic Stylus 710 digital.




SPANISH VILLAGE



Note: My photo was selected for an online Travel magazine. Yeah!

Hearts

Hi there!

It's been a while since I have blogged. Lot's going on with Summer Events, at least I'm staying busy and a big THANK YOU to all my customers. YOUR GREAT!

My Rose Petal Heart pendants have been such a big success that I am adding to my new ETSY site http://artsizzles.etsy.com for purchase or email me directly at artsizzles@yahoo.com to purchase or to receive custom quotes for my handcrafted fine art glass items. I use sterling silver and 14K gold filled metals.

If your local or visiting beautiful Balboa Park in San Diego, CA, check out STUDIO 25 (Glass Art Guild) in Spanish Village where I have my Art Glass Hearts for purchase

More great news to come.

Art Glass Pendant -Electric

Trying innovative techniques in photography. Did you know that glass is one of the complex mediums to photograph? The glass reflects what it sees. So I tried a technique and placed the Art Glass Pendant under a flowing pool of water. I will be doing more test runs to see what effects I can capture.

Art Glass Pendant is handcrafted using the fusing technique.
Approximately 1 inch x 1 inch.
Black Base with Striking Dichroic in Metallic Blues Golds and Orange Gold.

This is another Art Glass Pendant that was taken under the flowing water fountain also. The pendant is Turquoise, French Vanilla with a bit of sparkle (dichroic)

See Article on Purse Hooks by DianaCouture - Unique Designer Purses

Thank you Diana for the wonderful write up about the Art Glass "One of a Kind" Purse Hooks. Today, one can choose from so many designs using different techiqnues from paper, beads, resin, glass etc. Times have changed sinced the 60's and the Purse Hooks are coming back into Style. What a great way to keep ones Purse or Handbag off the floors.

To read article
Copy and paste link to your browser http://www.dianacouture.com/pensandneedles
or click on blogger link on your right.

Looking for a Unique Designer Purse or Handbag, check out Diana's Site. Scroll down to ONLINE SHOPPING on your right and click on DianaCouture Designer Handbags or copy and paste link to your browser
http://DianaCouture.etsy.com

Art Glass PURSE HOOK

ART GLASS PURSE HOOK

Handcrafted by using stained glass and dichroic that I hand cut, design and layer. The next step is the process of firing to 1600 degrees F and then annealing to 900 degrees F in a kiln. This process for one firing could take up to 8 hours. Most pieces are fire polished (another firing to 1300 degrees F) or redesigning the fired pieces by breaking, sawing, grinding etc. and starting the whole process again to creat a unique Contemporary One of a Kind art piece.


I do custom work and can create a somewhat similar piece or custom color and design.
email ArtSizzles@yahoo.com and checkout my ETSY online shop on the right under online shopping. Curiosita Art Studios

Red is beautiful isn't it?

Red is beautiful isn't it?

Art Glass Hearts born to be Pendants.

They look like Rose Petals encassed under water and some have air bubbles.

The hearts are anxious to be wirewrapped and become a One of a Kind pendant and necklace.

Check out my new video's on YouTube.

THE HUNTING

THE HUNTING of the FOX

The young males shown are real, I found this pic in my mothers stash of photos. Shown are her Uncles back in Georgia in the 20's. I took a copy of the photo and did a reversed collage technique with acrylic medium, golden irediscent paints on plexiglas.