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The Artisans' section is taking a holiday break and will not meet in December.

The link below is to a must see video of the spectacular renovation of Central Library in downtown St. Louis.

http://cannondesignblog.com/?p=13464

Seasons greetings to all members and friends!

Next meeting Nov 1, Studio visit with Garry McMichael

Artisans and guests are invited to a studio visit with artist, photographer and designer Garry McMichael on Thursday, Nov 1, 7pm at Digital Imaging and Design, 1926 Allen, St. Louis, MO. Garry has integrated art, creativity and entreprenuership into a successful professional life. He is an active member of several art organizations including Art St. Louis, Gateway Pastel Artists, Greater St. Louis Art Association as well as the St. Louis Artists' Guild. In addition to conducting workshops to train artists to photograph their own work, he has facilitated presentations by nationally known artists and art career consultants, coordinated travels and retreats especially for artists and is currently producing the publication of the Artist and Gallery Directory, a guide to art in the Bi-state area.

 

Garry exhibits his art and photography in several local and regional venues. His work was included in the recent "Lay of the Land" show at the St. Louis Artists' Guild and will be seen in the upcoming prestigous "Art Saint Louis XXVIII" exhibition.

 

Garry has agreed to allow the Creative Artisans' section to conduct a business meeting in his unique city studio after his presentation. The main agenda of discussion will be ideas for future plans and activities for Creative Artisans'.

 

Creative Artisans' meeting, Thurs, Nov 1, 2012, 7pm

Digital Imaging & Design

1926 Allen

St. Louis, MO 63104

 

Link for directions.

 

For more info contact mike@michaelandersonstudio.com

 

Photo courtesy of Garry McMichael/Digital Imaging & Design LLC

 

 

Creative Artisans' field visit, Oct 4, Architectural Bronze Studio

To friends of the Creative Artisans Guild,


Our next meeting will be Thursday October 4 at 7 pm.  We are going to meet at Architectural Bronze Studio in the Soulard nieghborhood and talk with Kem Williams. Visit their website at http://www.architecturalbronzestudio.com/  The address is 2600 South 10th Street St. Louis, MO 63118

Please let me know if you will attend.

Jerry Cox
Newspace inc
1960 Innerbelt Bus. Ctr. Dr.
St. Louis MO 63114
314 423 3200
314 423 3269 fax
314 420 4636 cell

www.newspace.com

Photos courtesy of Architectural Bronze.

Next Artisans' meeting, June 7

To friends of the Creative Artisans Group,

Please join us at our next meeting, Again we are meeting away form the Guild at The Sculpture Factory.http://www.sculpturefactory.com/ in 2 weeks on June 7th at 7pm. We are going to visit with Mitch Horstmann. He is a Sculptor, but his main "thing" is Mold making. Their address is 3723 Commonwealth in Maplewood 63143, off Big Bend just north of Shrewsberry, You can Google the address, or follow there directions:

Going south of Manchester on Big Bend, just before Shrewsberry, make a left on Oxford, Family Video and McDonald's on the right corners, next right on Sussex and next right on Commonwealth. Call me at 314 420 4636 or Mitch at 853 7957

He has a small shop so we may visit a local eatery after.

This will be the last meeting before we take a break for the summer so please come!

Jerry Cox
Section Chair

The Art of the Sign exhibition, Next Artisans' section meeting, May 3

The Artisans' are taking a field trip for our next meeting and you are invited for an evening of fun and vintage signs at Ars Populi, the gallery and studio of artist Bill Christman. The gallery is currently exhibiting "The Art of the Sign" which is comprised of the private collections of Mr. Christman and fellow sign connoisseurs Jim May and Greg Rhomberg. The Riverfront Times states "Stunning in size, scope and scale, the show packs its profoundest power in the riot of cultural iconography on display, nearly all of it tied to St. Louis" and that the "Art of the Sign appears to cover every conceivable process, form and material from signage's pre-digital era: Gilded. Molded. Sculpted. Glue-chip glass (an antiquated, visually dazzling technique that utilizes gold leaf). Handcarved wood. Neon. Plain-old light bulbs. Barber poles and other emblematic iconography. Wall-mounted displays. Terra cotta. Stone. Motorized contraptions. Contemporary signs fashioned as works of art." The show will be of interest to crafts people as well as designers, illustrators and letterheads.

There is a two dollar admission charge to the show. Ars Populi is located at 6010 Kingsbury, St. Louis. Thursday evening gallery hours are 7-10 pm.

For more information about The Art of the Sign visit http://www.arspopulisaintlouis.org/main/

The Future of Lighting is Spelled LED...

Metro Lighting's Show Me LED event is a chance to see, touch annd ask questions about LED lighting technologies that are available today. Thanks to Michael Craft for his excellent presentation to the Creative Artisans's section last week and his invitation to this event.

Artisans' Section meeting, April 5; Michael Craft Metro Lighting

To all friends of the Creative Artisans Guild: Thursday, April 5th we will be meeting at the St. Louis Artist Guild in Oak Knoll Park, 2 Oak Knoll, 63105, at 7 pm. The entrance is 1 block north of Clayton on Big Bend, Across from Fontbonne University.  Our presenter will be Mike Craft from Metro Lighting. He will be talking about custom lighting and new advancements in LED lighting. Mike’s will be showing us what’s possible when one’s medium is light.

Vic Barr, Gateway Gallery Featured Artist, Clayton, MO

Vic Barr, woodworker and Creative Artisans' section member, is the  March featured artist at Gateway Gallery, 21 N. Bemiston, Clayton, MO. The gallery's current exhibition theme is "Under Construction" and his piece titled "House Of Cards" is the on the front the exhibition postcard. Vic constructs jewelry box towers and turns wood as well as other materials into hand-crafted fountain pens. "I am happiest in my workshop – making drawers fit perfectly, feeling them slide smoothly," states Vic, "And retaining the beauty of the wood. Wood is beautiful in its own right...".

The opening reception for "Under Construction" is Friday, March 2. 6-9pm. The exhibit continues through March 30.

Here is a link to Gateeay Gallery Online: http://gatewaygalleryonline.com/

"House of Cards," Vic Barr. Photo courtesy of Gateway Gallery.

Next meeting, Thurs, 3/1, 7pm

The past month has flown by and our next meeting is this Thursday March 1st. I was at the St. Louis Artists' Guild board meeting this past week and the board is very excited about our idea for a Completely Different A.R.T. Fair. (Appraise, Restore, Trade) For those of you who could not make it to the last meeting, the Creative Artisans Guild is exploring an idea of an Antique Road show-type expo of local artisans, craft and fine art show probably in the spring of 2013. The vision I have is an indoor and outdoor fair with people bringing in their antiques and objet d'art to be evaluated by experts for restoration, preservation and sale.There would be many dozens of artisans with table or booth space to display and find clients for their special talents. Artisans of all stripes could sell their new work and look for commissions. Ivey Selkirks has already agreed to give their expertise to the appraising process, There could be food and Fine Art to round out the event.

So our next meeting is a planning/brainstorming session to start setting the timetable in place and exploring the possibilities!

I really think this could be a completely different kind of fair.

In preparation for the meeting I would like you to jot down some ideas for:

1. We need you to think of Artist/Artisan names for booth space. Bring a list of names, if you can.

2. Think about ideas for what should be there (i.e. vendors, performances, food ideas, space requirements).

This idea is to benefit the Guild and also you as an artisan, so think of ways to further that goal!

Think outside the normal craft fair/ art fair concept. So if you or someone you know would like to participate, contact me and or come to the meeting this Thursday at 7pm at the St. Louis Artist Guild at 2 Oak Knoll Park, Clayton, MO 63105

Jerry Cox, Artisans' section chair

Penmanship & Calligraphy, European Paper Company

"Do you feel like your handwriting is sloppy? Uneven? Erratic? You’re not alone. With a little practice, and a bit of guidance right here, right now, it will get better."

The European Paper Company is offering lessons on Penmanship & Calligraphy on their blog site. The most recent post in the on going series is about Library Hand,a lettering style once taught to librarians for use in card catalogs and other written communications requiring clear readability. Read more.

Michael Anderson On Painting

This short video created by Joel Anderson shows the process of creating two paintings commissioned by Laclede Gas now on public view in the lobby of their corporate headquarters at 720 Olive in downtown St. Louis.



Mike will discuss this project and updates to other recent projects including the new Chihuly museum now under construction in Seattle at the Artisans' section monthly meeting at the St. Louis Artists' Guild tonight at 7pm, Two Oak Knoll Park, Clayton, MO. All are welcome to attend.

Next Artisans' meeting, Thurs, Feb 2, 7 pm

A Unique Color Palette Enhances Archival Imagery For Laclede Gas

Artisans' section member, Michael Anderson has completed two new works commissioned by The Laclede Gas Company for the new Yaeger Conference Center at its corporate headquarters at 720 Olive, St. Louis, MO. The dedication of the state-of-the-art meetings facility, named in recognition of retiring C.E.O. Doug Yaeger, was held on Friday, January 20, 2012. The paintings are based on black & white photos from the company's archive.

Mike will discuss his painting techniques and the unusual color palette used to complete his recent works. He will also screen a rough cut of a short video that features time-lapse photography of the artist at work in the studio.

Following Mike's presentation section members will conduct their regular monthly business meeting. There is a lot to discuss as the section will begin planning it's activities for 2012-13.

As always Creative Artisans' section meetings are open to all members of the St. Louis Artists' Guild and to anyone interested in the visual arts. There is no charge to attend this event.

Thurs, Feb 2, 2012, 7pm
Creative Artisans' section meeting
St. Louis Artists' Guild
Two Oak Knoll Park
Clayton, MO 63105

Photo: Garry McMichael

Thanks to Brian Berger & Kirkwood Stair!

Brian Berger of Kirkwood Stair presented a very interesting program to members of the Artisans' section of the St. Louis Artists' Guild last Thursday evening. However due to some tech difficulties we were unable to screen a short video about his business. Follow this link to his YouTube video. Or better yet visit theKirkwood Stair website to see more of their stunning millwork, doors and widows. Once again thank you Brian for your time and excellent presentation.