Manassas Fall Jubilee

I will be a vendor at the Manassas Fall Jubilee on Saturday, October 4th.

My booth will be near the Pavillion. I am looking forward to a fun time of socializing and selling! I will have my antique key wristlets, handcrafted jewelry, photography and fine art for sale. Take a look at http://www.ofnaturedesigns.etsy.com/ to see some of the items that will be there!

Hope to see you there!

Kate Pastel Portrait

As a portrait artist in northern Virginia, sometimes I need to do something to help me remember that art isn't just my job, it's my passion. I have decided to do a series of celebrity portraits from my favorite tv shows.

Some of you might remember seeing my "HOUSE" portrait I did of Hugh Laurie a couple weeks ago-- well here's the second in my series of celebrity tv stars. Evangeline Lily who plays "Kate" on LOST.

This portrait is available for purchase in my etsy shop here: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15335886

Prints will be available soon!

First Place!

I am excited to say that I recieved "First Place" at the 42nd Colonial Beach Arts & Crafts Festival this weekend. I also did really well selling my handmade nature-themed jewelry. Some of the biggest hits included my portrait of Hugh Laurie (from HOUSE), my handmade pmc "Mod Bird" necklaces, and my antique key jewelry.

You can view some of these items here--

Hugh Laurie portrait: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14360162

Mod Bird: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13713231

One of my most favorite comments was:

"We only buy the best stuff, and you have the best jewelry on the beach"

and the fact that I named all of my jewelry theme names like "Night Fire" etc. went over really well.

Thank you to everyone for all of their support!

My next craft show will be November 8th in Falls Church at Falls Church High School located at 7521Jaguar Trail, Falls Church, VA at the junction of I-495 and Route 50. I hope to see you there!

Model Madness 6- Janelle

View my previous posts to read more about my model photo shoots for my jewelry line OfNatureDesigns and see some other gorgeous girls with some gorgeous personalities as well.)Meet Janelle:

Janelle is the last, (but not the least!) model I'm posting that I also took photos of for my jewelry line Of Nature Designs. Janelle had the prettiest skin, and looks great wearing:

Beach Pebble necklace (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13315274)

Pink Lemonade Chalcedony necklace

Florida Flamingos Jade Ring (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14393438)

Here is a link to Janelle's website: http://www.modelmayhem.com/42618

Model Madness 5- Andrea

View my previous posts to read more about my model photo shoots for my jewelry line OfNatureDesigns.)
Meet Andrea:

Andrea is wearing my "Fresh Catch" Seaglass necklace

(http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13756226)

"Bluebird Nest" ring (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14977650)

Sea Petal Necklace (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10170819)

And "Mod Petal" earrings

You can view Andrea's Myspace page at: http://www.myspace.com/artimitateslife

http://www.avenuereport.com

Model Madness 4- Alison

(View my previous posts to read more about my model photo shoots for my jewelry line OfNatureDesigns.)

Meet Alison:
Alison is wearing my Guitar String Rings (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14263604)

"Cherries" interchangeable briolette Hoops (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14407454)

and Key West chalcendony Necklace

Model Madness Part 3: Nikki

(View my previous posts to read more about my model photo shoots for my jewelry line OfNatureDesigns.)

Meet Nikki:

Nikki is wearing "Like Little Jewels" Chrysoprase Earrings (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14832140)

and the Small Mod Bird Necklace (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14313863)

You can view more photos of Nikki on her Myspace page: www.myspace.com/ladygwenavear

Model Madness part 2- Jenny

As I've stated before, not only am I an artist in the northern Virginia area, but I also have started my own jewelry line-- OfNatureDesigns: affordable, nature-inspired, handmade, most of it one of a kind. I sell my jewelry in my studio Kelly's Artbox in Occoquan, as well as online on etsy.com

I decided to take my branding to the next step and hired a few beautiful faces to help give my jewelry it's "identity".

You met Julia in a previous blog, over the next couple of days I'll be posting some of the other photos I've taken of the other models. Today meet Jenny. Jenny is wearing my guitar string rings (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14422559)

Fall Mums necklace, and Swallow's Treasure Necklace (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13735397)

(Thank you girls for all your help and smiles!)

Meet my "World Champion"

I am happy to say that one of my most recent customs acheived the title "World Champion" in the PtHA Model Horse Show.

I can only hope I have more opportunities to create live show quality models for other people interested in model horse shows!

Here are some photos of the champion.

I will be posting a blog soon on the progress of customizing a model.

Treasury of the Week 2

I sell on this amazing handmade-only site called Etsy.com
I will be posting treasuries once a week that I've been featured in, created by other sellers-- Thank you!
Here's one that made it to the front page/home page of etsy.com originally created by CurlySue. My piece will be marked by a tiny red star.

Model Shoot for OfNatureDesigns Jewelry- Julia

I am planning on putting together a catalog and am trying to create a certain look/brand for my jewelry. I decided to take some photos that really give my jewelry a professional look. Here's the first of the models, meet Julia:

Julia is wearing "Locked" african turqois and skeleton key bracelet (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13829595)

Secret Cove Key Necklace (sold!) and "Kentucky" bracelet (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14414165)

(Also, special thanks to Lisa, from http://www.lisajuliaphotography.com/ for her help today!)

A New Additon

Please welcome my new nephew, Jayce!