Recruiting Designers and Artists for The Secret Garden Fashion Show!

Do you have a fabulous clothing line to showcase?  Have you got all those little handmade accessories you would like to see it under the spotlight?  Calling for all aspiring fashion and accessories designers/artists, if you would like to showcase, do the walk on the runway, perhaps even get your work of art sold! - this is your opportunity! 

The Secret Garden Fashion Show is one of the highlighted act to celebrating Triptophonic Studios opening at their new location in April!  If you have not read our previous blog; our new premises has a really cute garden.  We will be having a grand artists reception/party on Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday May 28th, 2011.  Free registration for everyone - just kindly submit an email of interest with (low resolution) pictures of your work for consideration to triptophonic@gmail.com This will be an awesome party you won't want to miss! 

* Triptophonic Studios aims to represent independent artists through solo and group exhibitions, art events at the studio located in the heart of beautiful Waupaca, WI. It is our target to enhance each artist's presence and contribution in the arts community by promoting their works of art. We are not a traditional gallery. We want to make a difference, and we are proud to have you join this artsy party ~

Minus Thirty Fahrenheit

There's a great way to add some positivity to the great coldness of -30f windchill - see some beautiful creations themed with inspiration of a Winter Wonderland.  It was created with joy, hope that warms everyone a little, xoxo.

something blue

  *Material: Vintage brooches, buttons, crystal, precious beads, and metal charms and chains. 

Almost Valentine's Day ~ xoxo

Looking for the perfect Valentine's Gift? Triptophonic just made some new creations for this special occasion.   * click here * if you like what you see attached in this blog.  xoxo

cherry blossom necklace

sweetheart bracelet

raindrop necklace

Community First Credit Union Batik Project

Triptophonic Studios caters traditional batik classes for children and adults.  And we were delighted when invited by The Community First Credit Union to conceptualize a batik painting with a workshop at Miron Construction, Appleton WI.   

Batik being an unique form of art, came from Southeast Asia countries or norm origin of Indonesia. The word Batik means 'a cloth with little dots - Tik also mean little dot or point to make dots.  Dotted or dropped wax is used to separate dyes to create a desirable pattern on cloth. It is an ancient Indonesian art of painting on fabric using wax and special dye.  Most people find it similar to tie dye techniques.   
 

We were very grateful for this opportunity to demonstrate this traditional art form to many employees of both corporations.  Here are some of the pictures from the workshop:

Proposed design mimicking the outline of Miron Construction's building.  Painting style for workshop referenced to Vincent Van Gogh's prominent painting - The New York Skyline 

Painting at it's 3rd dye cycle before completion.  Will post the final framed painting's picture in a later post :)

We sincerely thank everyone who participated in the workshop, and has join hands in creating this wonderful painting - A Miron Skyline.  

 

*If you are interested in learning more about Batik, Triptophonic Studios will be doing a community batik demonstration at 'Arts on the Square', Waupaca in summer 2011.  We are also now accepting reservations for spring 2011 batik classes.  Please kindly write us at triptophonic@gmail.com for inquiries, or read more about our batik services on www.triptophonic.com

Triptophonic Studios on Etsy

We have some very exciting news to share with you all.  After many months of planning, Angela has finally found time to post her creations on Triptophonic's Etsy store! Triptophonic Studios on Etsy!  Follow the link to check out the beautiful creations that are posted.  Please, dear readers, help us out by telling your friends!

Here are some of the pieces that are up on Etsy, enjoy!

Queenie

Snowflake

Winter Wonderland

As always, thanks for stopping by and for supporting us at Triptophonic Studios!!

~Jen

Artist Relocation Program in Paducah, KY

Great opportunities and generous incentives are offered to artists and art advocates.  I enjoy finding out the effort people put in to promoting art.  In this case, building an artistic community and with hopes to boost the economy.  Art shouldn't be taken out of the school systems.  It is sad to see it being overshadowed by other subjects.  No scholar or anyone else in the real world would enjoy as much entertainment when there's no education in the arts.  I always believed that in a sinking ship art should not be the item thrown out to make balance.
     
Take a look at this artist relocation program in Paducah, KY and see how it is using the arts for economic development.

"About The Artist Relocation Program

The Artist Relocation Program began in March 2000 and has become a national model for using the arts for economic development.  At a time when funding for the arts is being cut, Paducah fosters an environment where artists and the arts can flourish.
To date, the program has relocated at least 50 artists to the LowerTown Arts District. Most have taken advantage of the financial incentives offered through the program. Over $30 million have been invested in the neighborhood since the program's inception. For more information on available properties and incentives please call 270.444.8649."

Quoted from
http://www.paducahalliance.org/artist_relocation_program.php

p/s: Also, you would only be two hours away from the music city Nashville, TN!

Custom wedding jewelry

Brides and bridesmaids are some of my favorite people to work with.  Nothing beats meeting someone who is beaming with joy and happiness and I am honored that they consider my jewelry pieces for their special day.  I want to sincerely thank Mary and her ladies for liking my work, and letting me showcase these beautiful photos (credit: Life is Art Photography) on today's blog.  Thanks again Mary, you were a pleasure to work with and your wedding was angelically beautiful! 

I had a theme, "The Royal Family" whilst creating the bracelets paired with matching earrings

Custom made with bride's and bridesmaid's family beads and buttons

Bride's jewelry stands out as the only silver pieces among the bridal party

headpiece made from bride's family treasures

 

Family beads and buttons for this Christmas ...

Back and white beads accompanied by pearl and flower printed buttons 

grandma's old earrings as the focus piece, accompanied with tear drop shaped crystal

This Christmas, besides working on new jewelry design for my winter collection, I have been busy with family custom orders.  One of my kind customers came in with her mum's old buttons and beads.  She wanted her sisters, nieces, daughters/in-laws to keepsake a little family's "treasure."  

We used the buttons and beads to match up with each and everyone's personality.  The mums like gardening, so I gave flower centerpieces and a simpler design for them.  The daughters had a little more 'oomph' in colors~ Since the younger generation likes outdoor activities, their pieces were created with a nature theme in mind :) I can't wait to hear from the family how Christmas was for everyone.  It makes me smile when I make something meaningful this Christmas <3  

Pink and red buttons gives a pretty cherry blossom view

pink blossoms leading to the beauty of nature

                   ~  flowers.bees.honey~

Seashore Gems

Seashore Gems

 

Next blog, I will have pictures taken on my new creations themed Winter Wonderland.  Triptophonic Studios wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happier New Year!  

Spreading the love...

In the spirit of Trip's mission to get the word out about wonderful artists and crafters that we come across in our travels through life, we thought we might start spotlighting the ones that we love and know you will too.  In today's post, we present Taraduff (http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/) of the "Bearded Beanie" fame!

I bought Mark a Bearded Beanie for Christmas this year, and it's no wonder why they are completely sold out!  We had an early Christmas gift exchange, and when Mark opened his present, he was so surprised that he didn't stop laughing for at least 15 minutes!!  The whimsy and creative design of these hats are definitely worth the pennies; it is also worth noting that it is well-made and durable too!

Just look at how much he's loving his gift:

It's definitely going to keep his head (and face!) very warm during these cold, blistery Wisconsin winters!!  Thanks Tara, for the wonderful handmade piece!! ~*-|*`|*~*Merry Christmas everyone!*|~*|*|*-|~*~

*If you'd like one of Tara's hats, they are listed on etsy as shop/taraduff.

Bracelets with Mum's beads

daughter's

mum's

Someone came in with her old unused jewelry, and wanted me to re-purpose them.  She also hoped that her daughter could keepsake something of hers... so I added some centerpieces and turn her old necklaces into two bracelets.  Makes me feel happy when I do projects like that. "'*\(^_~)/'*'