Hello anyone/everyone who reads this blog:
For our blog and simple publishing needs we’re moving away from WordPress to Posterous. This makes things a little easier for us. You can find us at: http://vbcopper.posterous.com. Also, if you happen to follow us via your favorite rss reader, here’s our feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/copperartdesigns/JYPv.
Thanks and see ya around,
JSuar
Recently, our sculpture “365 Days” was included in the Etsy Spotlight Blog. Pretty sweet considering the number of visitors the Etsy blog normally receives. You can see the blog post here: http://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/etsy-finds-a-well-deserved-treat-8193/
marymary was the author of the post and described the collection with the following paragraph.
I’m the type of gal who saves up for a single statement piece at a time. I’ll ruminate over it for weeks or months on end while squirreling away funds for the worthy indulgence. I can’t wait to share the lust-worthy finds I’ve been contemplating for a summer splurge. This Etsy Finds collection will make you feel like the queen in your midsummer night’s dream.
We’re hoping to get mentioned on the blog again though it seems to be in rare occurrence. We’ll keep trying though. New works on the way as we prepare for the Board Walk Art Show.
John
The crisp air of winter has begun to pack its bags. Beach weather is finally on its way and this year there is an added bonus for Copper Art Designs. We have been offered a chance to expand once more and take part in the 2010 Boardwalk Art Show, which we have happily accepted. As anyone familiar with this area knows we are neither a big art town nor do we usually have art related events that draw large crowds but the Boardwalk Art Show is our big dance and we will finally be a part of it!
We have taken this opportunity to expand our artwork by creating pieces that are not only bigger but that allow us to show off even more of coppers brilliance. New ideas, images and videos will be posted periodically to allow our dearest friends and fans to follow along as we prepare for our days of art on the beach.
If you are going to be in the area please come check us out along with 300 artists from near and far who will be sure to impress as well. Get some new art and make some new friends all while you work on your tan at the ocean front. We hope to see you there!
Show Dates:
Thursday, June 17th 9am-6pm
Friday, June 18th 10am-6pm
Saturday, June 19th 10am-6pm
Sunday, June 20th 10am-5pm
Copper Art Designs will be located at 21st Street on the Boardwalk.
Douglas
Doug and I recently submitted our third Boardwalk Art Show application. Below you will find the images we submitted for our application. The funny thing about this application (and many others like it) is the fact that the artist gets only 300 characters, yes characters not words, to describe the materials and techniques used in creating the art. Regardless of the limitations to explain one’s work, we thought our description was concise and accurate not only with materials and technique but also in describing the intent of our work:
Copper sheet metal is cut into various shapes, colored with patina via oxidation, and displayed in hand crafted wood frames. This work explores how humans visually and conceptually reconcile the dichotomy of discrete and continuous data as it relates to nature and time.
I’ll try and post some explanations of the pieces soon. See ya’ll soon.
JSuar
↓ 365 Days – Etsy Listing
↓ Blue Alchemy – Sold
↓ 12 Month – Etsy listing
↓ Animal Line Work – All sold
As the sound of the new years bells slowly settle in the back of our heads our hands and minds are fighting the frost to keep art alive. This year we plan to take a new approach to our blogging. We will still keep up with our traditional posts showing off new copper work and updates about shows and events. Though, we want to focus on not only the art that we create but the art that is created in our community by friends and new acquaintances alike as well. As our fiends at AltDaily [altdaily.com] seem to point out on an almost daily basis, Hampton Roads is in need of a sustainable artist community!
Not that we are lacking talent and people with a sense of culture rippling through their veins, it is just not big enough yet. So in hopes that we can keep ourselves creative and inspire those around us we will be posting our attempts at poetry, short films, musical experiments, more artist documentaries, and various 2D artwork. If you have a project that helps us to think or question or that just simply allows us to take a step back and appreciate all the sights and sounds around us please let us know about it.
Stay tuned for what we, and what you, come up with!
Let’s not let the area go stale this winter, until we meet again,
-Douglas
Winter is upon us and we experienced that first hand just a few weeks ago when Doug, some close friends, and I traveled up to Washington DC one week before Christmas. The purpose of the trip was primarily to get out of VB for a bit, see some friends, enjoy the museums, and just have a good time — nothing too crazy. Doug and I also wanted to visit some of the Smithsonian Museum’s gift shops to get information about possibly selling our copper merchandise at the Museums (not much progress was made here though we’ll keep you posted). The photos below will give you an idea of what actually occurred that weekend. We had a great time and definitely appreciate our good friend Big Ben lodging and accommodating us for the weekend.
Stay tuned for more updates. Doug and I have a lot up our collective sleeve: marketing, film, art shows (hosting and visiting), new copper art, photography, collaboration, etc. See you all around.
JS
Found out today our Ida bookmarks were included in one of the coolest Etsy treasuries I’ve seen yet. We love to see other artists out there exploring how Science and Art intersect and compliment each other.
Thanks to Fata, an an Etsy buyer “interested in things that meld science and art and useful stuff.” We encourage all the science geeks out there to check out the Natural Selections treasury. Treasuries only last for a few days. Head over to our Etsy Store to see our newest artwork.
Thanks for stopping by the blog!
JSuar
Today we were included in another Etsy Treasury. A Copper Christmas (Treasuries only last for a few days. Head over to our Etsy Store to see our newest artwork.) was put together by WestCoastGlass and features some of their favorite copper work.
Thanks WestCoastGlass! Definitely check out their very cool glass work and jewelry.
JS
Looking for the perfect stocking stuffer gifts? We have just what you have been looking for. Forget the candy and the cheap trinkets and toys this year, let Copper Art Designs fill the Christmas stockings of your loved ones with pieces of art!
From bookmarks and bracelets to mini journals and coasters we have something for everyone. Or if you don’t see something you like at our table there will be dozens of other local artists and crafters at the show selling wonderful gifts as well. Check out the video below to get a better look at the items that will be on sale.
Happy Holidays from the Copper Art Designs Team, we hope to see you there!
Douglas
Our prize winning 52 Weeks has finally made its way to its new home. A lovely couple and their children strolled up to our booth in the final hour as the Neptune Fest was drawing to a close. They simply fell in love with the art work displayed in front of them. After some debate as to what piece or pieces would complement their home the best Diane and Jason decided to go with 52 Weeks. There were a few alterations that needed to be done to the work in order for it to be hung at their home so unfortunately they were not able to take it with them that day. A few weeks later it was ready to go and Diane and Jason payed us a visit at our studio and once again gazed at the gallery walls with a sense of amazement as they pondered how it would look inside their home.
We recently received photos of it perched over their front door and it looks amazing. We are so happy we could bring the joy of the arts into yet another house hold.
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Since the creation of 52 weeks we have expanded the idea and it has slowly turned into a three piece series reflecting the cyclic seasonal change of a year here on planet earth. 365 Days and 12 Months are the book ends that round out the series. The titles are self explanatory and we couldn’t be happier with the way they have turned out.
Keep checking in
-Douglas
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