tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18753917507989265082024-03-13T12:46:06.311-07:00Holly Carter - ArtistHolly J. Carter is a graduate of Arizona State University with a Bachelors of Fine Art in Metals and a minor in Interior Design History. Holly is a Professional Metals Artist and Instructor, she makes and sells Fine Art Jewelry, Small Sculpture, and Interior Decor.Holly Carterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09891705591052052733noreply@blogger.comBlogger91125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1875391750798926508.post-70240455150688533052017-04-07T15:50:00.000-07:002017-04-07T15:50:01.830-07:00Solo Art Installation for Holly Carter April-May 2017 at Brezo Restaurant, Point Richmond, CA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Holly Carterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09891705591052052733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1875391750798926508.post-72382394859862712792016-09-01T11:49:00.000-07:002016-09-01T12:30:04.525-07:00'Metal: It’s Only Natural’ A Collaborative Exhibition: MAG, NCEG, & ACCI<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12.0pt;">An exhibition of jewelry and sculptural artwork from members of the Metal Arts Guild, the Northern California Enamel Guild, and the ACCI Gallery that explore the boundaries, integration / <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Holly Carterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09891705591052052733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1875391750798926508.post-22380534259731068972016-09-01T11:35:00.001-07:002016-09-01T12:16:19.299-07:00Exhibition: Northern California Enamels presented by Lireille Gallery<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Brooke Battles, Holly Carter, Collette, Christine Finch, Duane Fitzgerald, Ed Lay, Devon Matlock, Shirley Prini, Wei Lah Poh, Gail Reid, </div>
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Collectors and others interested in enamel art will find this summer particularly invigorating with all the options for seeing both historical and current enameling. Northern California Enamels overlaps with the traveling exhibit Little Dreams in Glass and Metal, a retrospective of American enameling, at the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento. </div>
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As an adjunct activity, The Center for Enamel Art will sponsor an all-day East Bay bus tour to enamelists’ studios and enamel exhibitions, a day designed for collectors and other lovers of the medium. Lireille and its enamels exhibition will be one of the exciting stops on that tour. The dates for Northern California Enamels at Lireille are July 12 to September 10, to coincide with not only the Little Dreams show, but the American Craft Council show in San Francisco. </div>
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The Northern California Enamel Guild supports enamel artists and the art of enameling through encouragement, information, instruction, fellowship, and inspiration. NCEG is a charitable, not-for-profit, volunteer organization sponsored by membership fees, donations, and volunteers. Members are comprised of enamelists, teachers, students, galleries, and enamel patrons.</div>
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The Northern California Enamel Guild is made up of enamelists from a wide range of backgrounds, working to create community through sharing news and events, ideas, resources, techniques and questions about the enamel arts. Everyone is welcome to join, from the beginner to the master craftsperson, teachers and students, production enamel artists, hobbyists, enamel collectors and supporters. Each member serves a vital part in making the Guild work for our community. www.enamelguild.org</div>
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I will be selling here. Please join me.<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3zPtjr0X8rM/V8hsn8evvuI/AAAAAAAABRU/9Zu8WEBdjcw1zovg9oWLvD75tFoBM0nuwCLcB/s1600/ACCI%2Bss-flyer2016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3zPtjr0X8rM/V8hsn8evvuI/AAAAAAAABRU/9Zu8WEBdjcw1zovg9oWLvD75tFoBM0nuwCLcB/s400/ACCI%2Bss-flyer2016.jpg" width="313" /></a></div>
<br />Holly Carterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09891705591052052733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1875391750798926508.post-25602774677991792972016-03-02T11:27:00.002-08:002016-03-02T11:27:36.993-08:00Artful Play Richmond<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="text-align: right;">In conjunction with </span><a href="http://c-ventures.org/" style="color: #cccccc; text-align: right; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: violet;">Community Ventures</span></a><span style="text-align: right;">, as a fiscal sponsor, Darlene Rios Drapkin of </span><a href="http://urbantransformation.com/" style="color: #0b2b37; text-align: right; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: violet;">Urban Transformation</span>,</a><span style="text-align: right;"> and </span><a href="http://hollycarterart.com/" style="color: #0b2b37; text-align: right; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: violet;">Holly J Carter</span></a><span style="text-align: right;"> </span><span style="text-align: right;">as the lead designer and “play” artist, ‘Artful Play Richmond’ was awarded a $24,000 grant from PLAY 60, Play On, an initiative presented by the 50 Fund and the NFL Foundation. </span>Putting kids and families first in the San Francisco Bay Area by transforming everyday spaces into places for play.</div>
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Guided by KaBOOM!, grantees will deliver “play everywhere” - creative and innovative neighborhood projects have made balanced and active play more easily accessible so kids can thrive.</div>
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The number of kids positively impacted grew in the months leading up to Super Bowl 50 as playful<br />transformations occurred at grocery stores, in empty lots, on sidewalks, crosswalks and closed streets all over the Bay Area.<br /><br />Today, 50 Fund and the NFL Foundation have awarded $750,000 to 21 Bay Area cities, nonprofit organizations, businesses and individuals.<a href="http://www.play60playon.org/" style="color: #0b2b37; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">play60playon.org</a><br /> </div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, Jamrul, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">This grant has helped us fund the ‘Artful Play Richmond’ project including an Artful Play Welcome Area at Grant Elementary School, an Artful Play walk through a Richmond neighborhood, and an Event to celebrate the finish of the project. Please like our</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, Jamrul, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/811710325606853/" style="color: #0b2b37; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, Jamrul, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: violet;">Artful Play Event</span></a><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, Jamrul, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, Jamrul, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">on Facebook!</span></div>
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<br />Holly Carterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09891705591052052733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1875391750798926508.post-4099382248928942162015-07-16T21:19:00.000-07:002015-07-16T21:19:18.085-07:00New Logo and Business CardsSo, I made a complete 180 from my previous designs for my new logo and chose to try out a different business card layout. I am very happy with the results. The flower for the logo was from an ink painting that I did. I completely drew and designed the font for letters of the HJC and found a great free font online to coordinate for the rest of my name. Now I have a hole suite of marketing products and had some hallmark stamps made finally. I am quite excited with my new branding!<br />
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<br />Holly Carterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09891705591052052733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1875391750798926508.post-1736707942457348562015-06-09T13:06:00.000-07:002015-06-09T13:06:06.326-07:00Studio 1509 host The Northern California Enamel Guild - Pro Arts East Bay Open Studios<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Holly Carterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09891705591052052733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1875391750798926508.post-16888636243383709512014-12-10T16:28:00.001-08:002014-12-10T16:28:12.089-08:00Multi-Artist Holiday Art Sale at Glow Glass Studio<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Holly Carterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09891705591052052733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1875391750798926508.post-47280448364340615852014-07-31T16:13:00.004-07:002014-07-31T16:13:47.190-07:00Fall 2014 Richmond Art Center Metals & Jewelry Classes<b>Beginning Jewelry</b><br />
Holly Carter<br />
Explore the basics of jewelry and small metals<br />
fabrication. Learn the use of tools, how to saw,<br />
file, sand and high-temp silver solder with<br />
silver, copper and brass. Create pierced sawing<br />
samples, band rings and a bezel-set stone<br />
pendant. Explore various finishing techniques<br />
and surface treatments including polishing,<br />
rolling mill texture, patinas and more.<br />
Approximate supply cost $100; some materials<br />
available for purchase in class. Teens welcome.<br />
FA19J • 9 classes • Mon, Sep 8 – Nov 3, 6:30 – 9 pm<br />
RAC Member $225 • Nonmember $250<br />
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<b>Intermediate Jewelry & Metals</b><br />
Holly Carter<br />
Advance your metal working skills—learn<br />
riveting techniques to connect metal and<br />
alternative materials, forging and tube stone<br />
setting. Exercise your soldering skills, learn<br />
techniques to marry metals and how to<br />
create a deconstructed hollow form. Come<br />
prepared with supplies and tools to work<br />
on first day. Approximate supply cost $50+;<br />
some materials available for purchase in class.<br />
Beginning Jewelry or equivalent experience<br />
required. Advanced students may use class for<br />
independent study.<br />
FA20J • 9 classes • Tue, Sep 16 – Nov 11, 6:30 – 9 pm<br />
RAC Member $225 • Nonmember $250<br />
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<b>Casting for Jewelry & Small Sculpture</b><br />
Holly Carter<br />
Learn the centrifugal method of casting molten<br />
metal and carve wax models for lost wax<br />
casting. Sprue, invest, cast in a centrifuge and<br />
finish your piece for jewelry or small sculpture.<br />
We’ll discuss the use of organics and found<br />
objects for casting. Come prepared to work<br />
the first day; some materials available for<br />
purchase in class. Approximate supply cost<br />
$50+. Advanced students may use class for<br />
independent study.<br />
FA33J • 9 classes • Wed, Sep 10 – Nov 5, 11 am – 1:30 pm<br />
RAC Member $225 • Nonmember $250<br />
FA33J2 • 9 classes • Wed, Sep 17 – Nov 12, 6:30 – 9 pm<br />
RAC Member $225 • Nonmember $250Holly Carterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09891705591052052733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1875391750798926508.post-7087581036931553322014-05-08T14:57:00.000-07:002014-05-08T16:37:23.344-07:00Summer 2014 Metals Classes Richmond Art Center<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Metals Classes at The Richmond Art Center<br />
2540 Barrett Ave. Richmond, CA 94804<br />
www.therac.org • (510) 620-6772<br />
Instructor: Holly Carter<br />
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<a href="https://apm.activecommunities.com/richmondartcenter/Activity_Search/beginning-jewelry-monday-evening/909" target="_blank">Beginning Jewelry - Monday Evening</a><br />
Explore the basics of jewelry and small metals fabrication. Learn the use of tools, how to saw, file, sand, and high temp silver solder with silver, copper, and brass. Create pierced sawing samples, band rings, and a bezel set stone<br />
pendant. Explore various finishing techniques and surface treatments including<br />
polishing, rolling mill texture, patinas, and more. 9 weeks<br />
Class # SU19J • Mon, Jun 16 – Aug 11, 2014, 6:30 – 9 pm<br />
RAC Member $225 • Nonmember $250<br />
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<a href="https://apm.activecommunities.com/richmondartcenter/Activity_Search/beginning-enameling-tuesday-evening/987" target="_blank">Enameling Sampler</a><br />
An introductory class. Learn the techniques of Vitreous Glass Enameling, fusing glass to metal. Emphasis will be placed on mastering the basics: sifting and wet packing, kiln firing, and knowledge of color interactions. $20 materials fee paid to instructor. 6 weeks<br />
Class # SU7J • Tue, Jun 24 – Jul 29, 2014 6:30 pm – 9 pm<br />
RAC Member $148 • Nonmember $165<br />
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<a href="https://apm.activecommunities.com/richmondartcenter/Activity_Search/casting-wednesday-evening/917" target="_blank">Casting for Jewelry & Small Sculpture</a><br />
Learn Centrifugal and Direct Pour methods of Casting molten metal. Will discuss the use of Cuttlefish, Tufa Stone, and Charcoal block to carve molds for direct pour casting. Learn to carve wax models for Lost Wax casting. Sprue, Invest, Cast in a centrifuge, and Finish your piece for Jewelry or Small Sculpture. Please come prepared to work the first day, some supplies will be available in class for purchase. Supply costs vary $50+. May also be used as independent study for experienced students. 8 weeks<br />
Class # SU33J • Wed, Jun 25 – Aug 13, 2014 6:30 pm – 9 pm<br />
RAC Member $198 • Nonmember $220<br />
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<a href="https://apm.activecommunities.com/richmondartcenter/Activity_Search/intermediate-enameling/908" target="_blank">Intermediate Enameling</a><br />
Focus on the enameling techniques of Basse Taille, Champlevé, and Cloisonné. Use various methods of texturing metal such as roller printing and acid etching to cover with glass for the Basse Taille. Create cavities to fill with glass by acid etching for Champlevé and small wire to create cloisons to fill for Cloisonné. Previous enameling experience preferred. 8 weeks (No Class July 4th)<br />
Class # SU5J • Fri, Jun 13 – Aug 8, 2014 10 am – 12:30 pm<br />
RAC Member $198 • Nonmember $220<br />
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Join us in the metals studio to create jewelry and works of art in this one-week camp!<br />
Learn to saw, file, and sand a pendant or key chain fob.<br />
Design and pattern an acid etched bracelet and roller printed earrings or decorative plaque.<br />
Then use your newly learned skills to create a piece to be enameled with colored glass fused to metal.<br />
Inspiration is endless!<br />
Class# SU6YC, 4 classes, Instructor: Holly Carter<br />
Tue – Fri, Aug 5 – Aug 8, 1:30 – 4:30 pm<br />
RAC Member $135, Nonmember $150<br />
<br />Holly Carterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09891705591052052733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1875391750798926508.post-34918962697291573232014-05-08T14:40:00.002-07:002014-05-08T16:37:12.211-07:00Art in the Community 2nd Annual Student Show<div class="MsoNormal">
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The exhibit will feature art created by elementary, middle- and high-school students who have participated in our Art in the Community programs. Students created ceramics, mosaic, paintings, drawings, sculptures, fiber art, mural painting, metals, jewelry, and screen-printed pieces under the direction of experienced teaching artists. This year, we are excited to feature works by teens in one of our newest programs — a painting class held at the Richmond Art Center and in collaboration with the RYSE program. </div>
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<b>Exhibition dates: May 3 – May 30</b></div>
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Holly Carterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09891705591052052733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1875391750798926508.post-39657855083963308772013-11-30T15:53:00.000-08:002013-12-02T09:26:18.563-08:00Branding - Final Two Logo OptionsWell, the following is where I am at in the process. I have narrowed it down to two images and two fonts. I am now going to continue to make some adjustments to the design I am leaning more towards, to come of with a more fitting result.<br />
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<br />Holly Carterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09891705591052052733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1875391750798926508.post-87368915255038236202013-08-29T14:05:00.001-07:002013-08-29T14:05:44.164-07:00Fall 2013 Classes at The Richmond Art Center<div>
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Casting Organics is back with another week added on! </div>
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The Independent Studio<span style="font-family: Verdana;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">is a great class if you need extra time to get those Holiday gifts completed</span></div>
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FYI, there were some discrepancies in the class codes for two of my classes in the printed catalog. The correct codes are below and what is on the website is correct.</div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; font-style: italic;">Amazed by the world around you? Do you bring home objects every time you go for a walk? Want to preserve them for a lifetime? Learn an interesting twist on the Lost Wax method of casting molten metal. Use organic materials and found objects such as seed pods or plastic toy parts to convert to silver or bronze. 5 weeks</span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; font-style: italic;">An introduction to casting Cuttlefish and Organics for Jewelry or Small Sculpture. Learn to cast molten metal into Cuttlefish bone to achieve interesting textures. Explore a twist on the Lost Wax method of casting using organic materials and found objects such as seed pods or plastic toy parts to convert to silver or bronze. 5 weeks</span></div>
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Holly Carterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09891705591052052733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1875391750798926508.post-31047460183217383322013-06-27T16:17:00.000-07:002013-06-27T16:17:14.900-07:00Branding - Final Steps of Logo DesignThis is where I am in the design process. Down to 3 image options and many font options. I took the advice of a friend and looked up some free font websites to find fonts similar to the ones I drew from graphic design books. I found a few options that may help, but I am still considering some of the ones I developed on my own. It was also advised that I take a break from the process at this point to absorb my choices in order to make some more decisions with a clearer mind later. And since, two friends recommended this, I suppose I had better listen.<br />
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This was my process for choosing the Final 4.<br />
I began with 8 that I liked the best so far.<br />
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I chose to place the circle around each of the images to help me decide which ones would look best if they had a border. And, minified them to see which would translate better on a smaller scale for a charm or stamp.</div>
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I think I am leaning towards C & D. I will likely take the two I choose at this point, edit them, and try them with some of the fonts I have developed. I would appreciate some more opinions on these images.</div>
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After my first round of eliminations, these are the options I have left to choose from. Next I will narrow my options by choosing one from each of the first two sets to compare to the other individual ones shown below. Once I have it down to 5 choices I will then make changes and edit each image to more accurately depict how it may be in the final outcome, so that I can make the best decision for myself.<br />
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<br />Holly Carterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09891705591052052733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1875391750798926508.post-87660217371320878482013-06-20T11:19:00.000-07:002013-06-20T11:19:48.774-07:00Branding - Logo Preliminary Sketches part 2<br />
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I learned from this exercise that while some of my logo preliminary sketches may not be suitable for my finished logo design, they do make some pretty patterns that might work for some of my art work or jewelry. Especially enameled wall pieces.<br />
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Holly Carterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09891705591052052733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1875391750798926508.post-72638565740915826302013-06-18T17:54:00.001-07:002013-06-18T17:55:41.737-07:00Fun Stuff from Maker Faire 2013!On May 17th - 18th of this year I was in San Mateo for the <a href="http://makerfaire.com/" target="_blank">Maker Faire</a> doing demos for the <a href="http://metalartsguildsf.org/" target="_blank">Metal Arts Guild of San Francisco (MAG) </a>and having lots of fun! On Friday, I was helping to set up the booth for the weekend of demos and got to look around and see some of the sites without all of the crowds. The Maker Faire organizers also treated all of us makers setting up that night to dinner and drinks. It was an exciting weekend. The demo's we did were so popular we were slammed! I even had to help out with some of the others before and after mine. Good thing I was there early and stayed late!<br />
Here are some of the photos I took when I had a chance. Enjoy!<br />
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Look at all that FOOD!<br />
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<br />Holly Carterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09891705591052052733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1875391750798926508.post-67406524417551226562013-06-17T17:11:00.001-07:002013-06-17T17:13:18.434-07:00Branding - Monogram options<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I just wasn't satisfied with the previous options that I posted before and so I hunkered down and drew up some more. I think these are much better, more diverse and creative. The top ones I believe are unfortunately unrealistic for what I need, although I really like them. I will have to narrow them down to three or four. I will then ask opinions once I have narrowed down the logo image, the two will have to complement each other.</div>
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I don't think people really think much about the design process for the many images they see everyday. The ones that have been branded into their brains, that have been all over advertising for as long as they can remember. I believe when you make a choice like this it can be a very personal, stressful, and emotional process. You want to be sure you are represented accurately by your branding. It is who you are, what you do, and what you are capable of? As an artist I feel this is an important step, it is a representation of my signature, not just my style, but who I am as an individual, and the legacy I leave behind. Maybe that is why I have taken so long to reach the conclusion that I must start signing my pieces with a more professional monogram.</div>
<br />Holly Carterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09891705591052052733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1875391750798926508.post-77000080114529520692013-06-13T09:27:00.000-07:002013-06-13T09:27:05.910-07:00Branding - Logo Image Preliminary SketchesIn this step, I used tracing paper to trace sections of the images from my inspiration photo's. I chose areas that interested me the most. From here, I will choose the sketches that I find most pleasing and what I think could best translate into a logo image. I will then try variations on the sketches by cropping, copying, flipping, and enlarging. I may possibly create tessellations or maybe leave it in it's original state.<br />
I have labeled with letters the images that I feel could use more logo exploration.<br />
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In order to create a logo image, my design background taught me to first find inspiration. I searched my own photos as well as photos on the web for the subjects that I believe inspire my work. Of course, I am enthralled with all things nature, mother nature is a wondrous beauty!<br />
The intrinsic artistry, as well as the life and death of nature, it's ins and outs. I have an appreciation for patterns in nature, especially radial patterns that emanate from the center of an interesting life giving stamen or pod. The structure of it's life, it's bones and skeletal systems.<br />
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An affinity for bones does not have to be morbid or sad, it can be an admiration for what evolution deemed right to fit the creatures of world with, to sustain their place on the earth. There is elegance in the structure that sustains life, the architecture of every bone, joint, and connection, the engineering that allows us all to grow and move.<br />
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Snake vertebrae, for instance, has amazing movement and I find exquisiteness in the repetition in pattern and the flawless gradation of each segment. There is much stigma in the lore of snakes, although in many cultures it has been of a positive nature, many people still may be put off by my appreciation for their bones. Wikipedia states "Historically, serpents and snakes represent fertility or a creative life force. As snakes shed their skin through sloughing, they are symbols of rebirth, transformation, immortality, and healing."<br />
But, I am not captivated with the symbology as much as the pure natural elements of a simple creature that once sustained it's life.<br />
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Like the snake, the turtle or tortoise have cultural symbolism throughout the world. Squidoo says "The Turtle is an ancient symbol that represents creation, endurance, strength, stability, longevity, fertility, and innocence. The Turtle also provides protection, good fortune, and brings happiness and good omens."<br />
More over, they are amazing beings. Tortoises and turtles inhabit the soil and the sea, they are unique and similar, they carry their own homes and structures on their backs. Each shell itself has remarkable patterning that can be shed and re-grown. I was once enthralled with the skeleton of a giant sea turtle, what an awe inspiring animal it must have been, and it inspired the design for a table I am currently working on.<br />
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As of late I have been obsessed with the Agave, the 'Century Plant'. They have a splendid array of arms, that after 10 to 30 years bloom with a tall tuft of flowering pods filled with seeds. When the flowers die away, the pods fall off, and many tiny babies grown in their place. The baby agave's then fall from the mother plant in hopes if taking root, and the mother dies away.<br />
How eloquent a death is that!<br />
To live a long full life to bloom, give birth, sustain new life, and simply pass away. With death comes new life.<br />
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Some websites I found with great photo's for reference: <a href="http://micheleroohani.com/blog/2008/07/28/a-desert-garden-in-full-bloom/">http://micheleroohani.com/blog/2008/07/28/a-desert-garden-in-full-bloom/</a>, and <a href="http://www.dreamstime.com/royalty-free-stock-photo-agave-flower-image10646425">http://www.dreamstime.com/royalty-free-stock-photo-agave-flower-image10646425</a>.<br />
The following are some of the photo's I used for inspiration and links to websites I found them on, if not my original photograph.<br />
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<br />Holly Carterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09891705591052052733noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1875391750798926508.post-53378490596795343092013-06-07T18:18:00.000-07:002013-06-07T18:18:56.581-07:00Branding - Need to make a Stamp!On with my journey to Brand myself as an artist....... so I can brand my work.<br />
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Now it's time to make a Brand or Signature stamp, that is!<br />
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I got out the good old typography book and got some ideas. I sketched out various versions of my initials to use for stamping finished work with my seal. In the past I didn't like to sign my jewelry pieces because I felt it distracted from the beauty of the piece, but alas I have conformed to branding. I realize the importance of signing all of my pieces in order to make a more lasting impression as an artist. I am looking to use a monogram to serve as a stamp in many sizes, but also, to be the center piece in a logo design. I want the freedom of using them together or separate so that singularly they will each represent my work, with hopes of both becoming recognizable symbols.<br />
The following image is a scan of the vellum I was sketching on. I would like the font to be unique and bold while still having a subtle presence, and yet portray my artistic aesthetic and affinity towards modernistic organics. I have found that lately my tastes and styles have been changing towards the more rustic organics in nature and I would like to somehow meld the two worlds with the logo image and the monogram together.<br />
Boy, I am asking a lot of three little letters!<br />
My intention is to not only use the stamps to sign the pieces, but to also use versions of my logo as parts of finished pieces such as one chain link in a necklace, a charm to add to a chain or bracelet, or the shape of a clasp.<br />
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I am leaning towards the circled Fonts. Font A is a generic example of what I see happening with the logo overall. I think once I make a decision on the logo image I will be able to make a better choice on this. </div>
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On too the next step...narrowing down logo sketches. </div>
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Thanks for following me on my journey. I welcome feedback!</div>
<br />Holly Carterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09891705591052052733noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1875391750798926508.post-3513775763713435902013-05-17T09:32:00.000-07:002013-05-17T09:32:33.570-07:00Maker Faire 2013 - San Mateo County Event Center May 18th-19th<a href="http://makerfaire.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://archive.makerfaire.com/images/makerfaire/logos/makerfaire.gif" /></a><br />
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Holly Carterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09891705591052052733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1875391750798926508.post-71584854108224333132013-05-16T16:10:00.000-07:002013-05-16T16:10:56.030-07:00Summer 2013 Classes at The Richmond Art Center<br />
<a href="https://activenet019.active.com/richmondartcenter/servlet/registrationMain.sdi?source=activityframes.sdi&pubnav_index=2" target="_blank">Jewelry 1</a><br />
Explore the basics of jewelry and small metals fabrication. Learn the use of tools, how to saw, file, sand, and high temp silver solder with silver, copper, and brass. Create pierced sawing samples, band rings, and a bezel set stone<br />
pendant. Explore various finishing techniques and surface treatments including polishing, rolling mill texture, patinas, and more. 8 weeks<br />
Class # SU19J • Jun 24 – Aug 12, 2013, 6:30 – 9 pm<br />
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<a href="https://activenet019.active.com/richmondartcenter/servlet/registrationMain.sdi?source=activityframes.sdi&pubnav_index=2" target="_blank">Jewelry Sampler</a><br />
An introduction to special techniques. Jewelry I or equivalent experience<br />
recommended, but not required. Learn the basic skills for jewelry and small<br />
metals in Acid Etching, Lost Wax Casting, and Vitreous Glass Enameling. This class is fast paced and designed to demonstrate techniques, it will not necessarily result in completely finished projects. Each student will finish a sampling of each technique. 8 weeks<br />
Class # SU20J • Wed, Jun 26 – Aug 14, 2013 6:30 – 9 pm<br />
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An introductory class. Learn the techniques of Vitreous Glass Enameling, fusing glass to metal. Emphasis will be placed on mastering the basics: sifting and wet packing, kiln and torch firing, mark-making, and knowledge of color interactions. $15 materials fee paid to instructor. 8 weeks (No Class 7/5,7/12)<br />
Class # SU5J • Fri, Jun 21 – Aug 16, 2013 10 am – 12:30 pm<br />
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<a href="https://activenet019.active.com/richmondartcenter/servlet/registrationMain.sdi?source=activityframes.sdi&pubnav_index=2" target="_blank">‘Summer Bling’ Teen Metals/Jewelry Sampler</a><br />
Ages 12-17, Whether you like Shiny Metal Jewelry or Funky Metal Sculpture you can create your art using techniques such as forming, stamping, soldering, enameling, cuttlefish casting, and stained glass inlay. Make bracelets, pins, rings, earrings, mini-sculptures, or wall pieces, the inspiration is endless. 6 weeks<br />
$20 Class supply fee.<br />
Class # SU22J • Mon, Jun 24 – Jul 30, 2013 1 pm – 4 pm<br />
RAC Member $162 • Nonmember $180<br />
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