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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

2nd Annual Challenge of Color blog hop

About a month ago, I signed up for the 2nd Annual Color Blog Hop - Accessories Challenge.  It's the first time I have taken an open challenge, showcasing my work to 52 or more professional jewelry makers.  It's a little nerve racking and exciting for me because I'm self taught.  Besides admitting in my mind I could be an artist more then a crafter, this challenge makes me realize my style of work and perhaps even opened-up my artistic perspective in jewelry making.
   
This challenge consists of picking one color family and a given color palette to make accessories for the blog.  Here's the link to the challenge info: http://treasures-found.blogspot.com/p/take-challenge.html

For myself, I chose "pink".  I'm not really a pink person, my favorite color is blue or teal, and most my bead collection I own are in hue of blues :D.  So I picked Pink to challenge myself.  I received an email with the palette challenge with my chosen color pink, and the theme to inspire the piece.  I was smiling when I saw my theme :D

http://www.design-seeds.com/2011/09/singapore-brights.html
S I N G A P O R E   B R I G H T S 
Jessica Colaluca of Design Seeds has graciously allowed the 54 challengers to use her color palettes from her website: www.designseeds.com *super cool site for color inspiration - check it out  :)

Perhaps Erin from Tesori Trovati Jewelry (organizer of this challenge) found out my hometown, and gave me this theme - Singapore Brights.  In any case, as a proud native of Singapore this made me smile and I really want to do this challenge proud.

Alright without further ado, here's what I made :D
Sing Singapore! Roar Lion City!








I honestly had the hardest time thinking how I could represent Singapore in Pink! (T_T").  I stressed out a little until I found these awesome brass metal lion heads.... they look so cool and too fierce not to use.  It became clear that I needed to celebrate Singapore's iconic symbol, the Merlion.  The Merlion is a lion head attached to the tail of a fish and serves as the mascot for Singapore.  Here's a picture of the majestic creature of Singapore!


Under the skyline, I thought I must use blue to highlight the city, and all the greenery my beautiful country has.  Not forgetting my challenge color Pink, I decided to use pink sequins to add the shimmer and sparkle the city is famous for!  With the theme palette Singapore brights, I've gathered the following beads for my piece -

" Ta-daaa "
I hope you like my piece, I will be listing this piece on my Etsy for sale, hopefully someone like this piece as much as I have in my heart for Singapore :)  I also have free give away worth $75 for this holiday season on my facebook - facebook.com/triptophonic


Also, do check out the other challengers and see what their challenge color palette was, and what artistic accessories they may have created in this Color Blog Hop Event! ~ so much fun...
Go Handmade! 

18 Tari Kahrs ~ Orange ~ Citrus Tones
35 CJ Bauschka ~ Teal ~ Teal Air
41 Jenni Connolly ~ Gray ~ Paw Tones

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Mustache Fever

Mark really likes the show Magnum PI, and has been watching the re-runs... we got the chance to visit beautiful Hawaii and of course to see the Magnum PI mansion last year.  There, I surprised Mark with a handmade mustache identical to what Magnum has for giggles.  Ever since then I started making mustache on sticks and now into necklaces.

I want to thank Hesley Harps for blogging about the hot pink mustache she got from the studio this summer.  I thought I would return the favor and lead some fans to her page.  (She's very pretty and cool...also an actress!!) Check it out --->  http://hellogiggles.com/moustaches-a-love-story

Here's some pictures of the mustache pieces, and I hope they make you smile.  Custom orders available in variety of colors to pick from ---> see all my wool colors below.


Little Lucy modeling for us at the shop.  Thanks again Lucy!

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

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

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

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

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Community Batik Projects

Triptophonic Studios caters traditional batik classes for children and adults.  So what is Batik?  It is an ancient Indonesian art of painting on fabric using wax and special dye.  It takes a lifetime to master, but everybody can enjoy this unique process and create a master piece for themselves right away.  

We are 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

Waupaca Arts on the Square 2010

Arts on the Square 2009

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

favoring our love for Frappe Design

"Sad to leave our pretty window treatment behind, but we are very excited for our new space across the street!"
We always have friends and customers loving the vinyl prints on our display windows.  These trendy and whimsy graphics are definitely special to us because Frappe Design team incorporate our little chihuahua into the design and made her a mascot for the studio.

We truly appreciate their thoughts and creativity put into branding our studio!  We will miss these special vinyl prints when we move to our new space next month... to remember them, I uploaded them to this blog.  I hope you find them lovely too.  Check out Frappe Design if you are in need of young and passionate designers whilst setting up for your products, businesses, and events!  Loads more wonderful designs on their website. 


Front Door
Welcome sign

Porch
Porch Entrance



and here's Yellow our mascot chihuahua :)



Triptophonic Studios is Moving!

Thank you for supporting us this summer.  We have great news, Triptophonic Studios is moving! ... not too far, just across the street from our current location, and we are sure you are going to love our new place.

Our new premise is really cute, it has an outdoor fenced-in garden that enables us to hold art classes and more.  Here's the preview ~~

Located next to Cate Gourmet/ Cate & Company, at the back building with the quaint garden.


Finally, space to do art classes and more!
routes for fashion shows too?!
As cool as the space already is, we will be revamping the premise to our true calling.  Please kindly note, Triptophonic Studios will be closed from November 15th onwards, and re-open at this new location in April 2011!

Our artistic services will still be available during this period of time, just call or email us for inquiries:
t: 715. 252 .1421
e: triptophonic (at) gmail.com

* Services not limited to --> custom jewelry (incl. bridal), wedding events, commissioned batik projects, photography, graphic work and artist recommendations for work of art, etc. 

Please keep us in mind, and see if we could be any help to your events, businesses and shopping needs!  Come visit us, one last time before we go behind the scene to preparing new art shows, fashion, and more at our new place in 2011... very exciting!

Monday, October 25, 2010

Moving Sale! From October 25th through November 7th!

           Loads of great apparel are on sale now, Fall and Winter Fashion!