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FREE ARTIST MASTERCLASS WORKSHOP NORTHWEST PA – OCT 2023

JOIN US FOR A FUN-FILLED DAY OF CREATIVE EXCELLENCE! An Opportunity for All Creatives – Artists, Performers, Writers, Musicians, Artisans, and hobbyists – to Learn How to be a badass in your creative business. Join us on October 10th, 2023, for this full-day workshop.

Are you an aspiring or seasoned artist or creative in Northwestern PA with dreams of running a successful creative business? Do you want to demystify the complex world of art marketing, art sales, pricing, and more? Look no further! We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming full-day workshop that will provide you with the essential knowledge and tools to take your artistic journey to the next level.

This FREE (Supported by a grant from Erie Arts & Culture, with funds from the National Endowment for the Arts) workshop is designed to help creatives master the business of being full-time creatives.

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Use the form below to register for our workshop in Oil City, PA, on October 10th. Limited spots are available, and this form will disappear once capacity has been reached.

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We are Offering Two Ways To Join Us For The Workshops:

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Join us in Oil City, PA, on October 10th at the Oil City Library for this free workshop. Get a goodie bag with posters and resources. Sign up below before spots are gone.

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EVENT LOCATION:

Oil City Library (Large Conference Room) 2 Central Ave, Oil City, PA 16301

EVENT DATE:

Tuesday, Oct 10, 2023

EVENT SCHEDULE:

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Networking

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Session 1 – Starting a Creative Business

12:00 PM – 12:45 PM: Lunch Break

1:00 PM – 1:45 PM: Session 2 – Pricing and Showing Your Art

2:00 PM – 2:45 PM: Session 3 – Marketing Yourself Creatively Online and Offline

3:00 PM – 3:45 PM: Session 4 – How to Maximize Your Web Presence

4:00 PM – 4:45 PM: Session 5 – Capitalizing On Your Creativity

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Artist Q&A 

PRESENTERS:

Rafi Perez

Rafi Perez is a seasoned artist and author who has successfully navigated the world of creative entrepreneurship. With years of experience in the art industry, Rafi has honed his skills and developed a deep understanding of what it takes to run a thriving creative business. He is the author of “The Rogue Artist’s Survival Guide Series,” a comprehensive resource that shares invaluable insights and strategies for artists looking to succeed in the art world.

Klee Angelie

Klee Angelie is a multi-talented artist known for her work in jewelry, music, and sculpture. Her diverse creative background brings a unique perspective to the workshop, offering attendees insights into different facets of the art world. As a co-presenter, Klee will share her experiences and expertise in various creative endeavors. Her insights into pricing, showcasing, and marketing art, both online and offline, will provide attendees with valuable strategies to enhance their creative businesses.

MORE DETAILS:

📅 Workshop Date: OCTOBER 10, 2023

🏢 Location: OIL CITY LIBRARY (2 Central Ave, Oil City, PA 16301)

🎤 Presenters: Award Winning Artists Rafi Perez And Klee Angelie of Rafi and Klee Studios and Authors of The Rogue Artist Series. 

Here’s a sneak peek of what you can expect during this transformative day:

🌅 Morning Networking (9 AM – 10 AM): CREATIVE MEET AND GREET – Kickstart the day with delicious coffee, scones, and muffins provided by Woods And River Coffee. 

🎨 Morning Session (10 AM – 11:45 AM): LET’S GET THIS PARTY STARTED – Dive into the fundamentals of starting a creative business. Learn about creating a solid business plan, setting realistic goals, and managing your expectations.

🥪 Lunch Break (12 PM – 12:45 PM): BREAK TIME – Enjoy a scrumptious lunch snack supplied by Core Goods, recharge, and network with fellow artists.

🎨 Afternoon Sessions (1 PM – 4 PM): THE MEAT AND POTATOES – Get ready to explore the core aspects of your creative business journey:

  • 1 PM – Pricing and Showcasing Your Art: Discover the art of pricing your creations and mastering various avenues, including festivals, galleries, and DIY selling.
  • 2 PM – Creative Marketing: Uncover innovative techniques for marketing your art both online and offline.
  • 3 PM – Maximizing Your Web Presence: Learn how to make the most of your online footprint and build a powerful digital presence.
  • 4 PM – Capitalizing on Creativity: Find out how to get your art in front of a wider audience and leverage your unique talents.

📢 ARTIST Q&A (5 PM): Recharge with delectable snacks from a local shop and get ready for an enlightening Q&A session where you can ask your burning questions and receive expert advice.

📚 Workshop Materials: Attendees will receive workbooks, checklists, Stickers and additional resources to reinforce the workshop’s key takeaways.

🎥 Bonus: Can’t attend in person? No worries! We’ll be recording the workshop and offering it as a free webinar, so you can still benefit from this invaluable content.

Our goal is to empower local artists to break boundaries and make a positive impact on the Northwestern PA artistic community. Join us on this exciting journey to unlock your creative business potential!

We can’t wait to inspire and support you on your artistic endeavors. Let’s make your creative dreams a reality!

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Breakfast – (Supplied By Woods And River)

  • Enjoy a delightful breakfast provided by a local coffee shop.
  • Network and connect with fellow artists before the workshop begins.

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Session 1 – Starting a Creative Business

  • Getting Started: Understand the crucial first steps in launching your creative business.
  • Creative Business Plan: Learn how to craft a comprehensive business plan tailored to your artistic goals.
  • Setting Goals: Define clear and achievable objectives for your artistic journey.
  • Where to Start: Explore practical tips on initiating your creative venture.
  • Realistic Expectations: Gain insights into managing expectations and navigating challenges.

12:00 PM – 12:45 PM: Lunch Break – (Supplied By Core Goods)

  • Savor a delicious lunch charcuterie provided by Core Goods.
  • Network with fellow attendees and share experiences.

1:00 PM – 1:45 PM: Session 2 – Pricing and Showing Your Art

  • Pricing Your Art: Understand effective strategies for pricing your artwork, ensuring it reflects its true value.
  • Showcasing Your Art: Explore various avenues for displaying your art, including festivals, galleries, and DIY methods.
  • Techniques for Success: Learn best practices and techniques to maximize your experience in showcasing your work.

2:00 PM – 2:45 PM: Session 3 – Marketing Yourself Creatively Online and Offline

  • Online Marketing: Discover innovative methods for promoting your art through digital channels.
  • Offline Marketing: Learn how to effectively market your art through traditional means.
  • Harness the Power of Rogue Marketing: Get insights into leveraging unique approaches to stand out in the market.

3:00 PM – 3:45 PM: Session 4 – How to Maximize Your Web Presence

  • Establishing Your Online Presence: Learn how to create and enhance your online footprint.
  • Building a Strong Digital Brand: Understand the importance of branding and how to make it work for you.
  • Connecting with Your Audience: Discover techniques for engaging your audience online.

4:00 PM – 4:45 PM: Session 5 – Capitalizing On Your Creativity

  • Expanding Your Reach: Explore strategies to get your art in front of a wider audience.
  • Monetizing Your Art: Learn how to turn your creativity into a sustainable income stream.
  • Seizing Opportunities: Discover how to identify and capitalize on opportunities in the art world.

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Artist Q&A 

  • Engage in an enriching Q&A session where you can ask your burning questions and receive expert advice.
  • Network with fellow artists and workshop presenters.

This detailed schedule outlines a full day of valuable insights, practical advice, and opportunities to connect with fellow artists. We can’t wait to see you there and support you on your creative business journey!

PARTNERS AND SPONSORS:

Special thanks to The Oil City Library, Core Goods, Woods and River Coffee, And of course, a big thank you to the sponsors of this event: Supported by a grant from Erie Arts & Culture, with funds from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Hi! We’re New Here Art Exhibition 2022

Having just moved into our new home and still dealing with repairs, we decided it would be a great idea to do a full gallery art exhibition for two months. As it turns out! It was amazing! Klee and I had never exhibited our work in a gallery together, and we thought it was awesome to do so in our new town.

Rafi and Klee will both be showcasing the art that they love to create. Come and find a retrospective of Rafi Perez’s paintings, sculptures, and Klee Angelie’s jewelry and creations. You will also experience never before seen art from Rafi and Klee’s stash of works that have never been displayed anywhere.

It was a successful show and also showed us that we can overcome anything. The show ran through August and sept. Each day of the show featured art creations and new facets of us that we have never performed live. The show was meant to inspire and delight and it was a lot of fun. We got to meet so many amazing people from our new community!

It was a blast!

Building The New Art Studio 2022

Once we were at the house the challenges continued. We knew that buying an older house would require updates and repairs. However, we did not expect no-shows, delays, and a lack of good contractors. The house needed new electrical, plumbing, and some other repairs done before we could get our studio open. At this point the studio had been shut down for 8 months.

However, we were able to get all of that sorted and built our awesome new creative playground!

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Expedition To The North 2021

This one isn’t necessarily a project or exhibition, but it was the beginning of a new adventure for us. For years we had wanted to find our own place that we could turn into our very own creative playground. However, due to the fact that no one seemed to be willing to give a self employed artist a loan, we were stuck renting.

The situation at the place we were renting was becoming increasingly challenging due to space and other factors we wont discuss here. Over the years Klee and I saved our money little by little but it never felt like it was enough. The housing market in Florida was ridiculous, and honestly, we were looking for a change in climate.

We started looking north and found a cute little town that wasn’t effected yet by the housing balloon. So, we planned an expedition to visit several locations and make a move.

Rafi and Klee Expedition To The North

Honestly, we just went for it. The realization had finally hit us. Nothing was going to happen unless we made it happen. So, it was time to make things happen. We set aside a month to go on our epic adventure.

We recorded a full series of our adventure in house hunting across the country Watch full series below.

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The Stuff of Life ART SHOW 2021

There comes a point in life as an artist where you reach a milestone. This was it for me. I have admired and loved what Luna Fine Art Gallery has been doing for the last couple of years and have wanted to feature my art there and be a part of that creative family. Anyone that knows me knows that the connections I make in life with other humans are meaningful beyond measure. I have loved the friendships I have cultivated with people who have supported and rooted for both Klee and me during our creative journey.

In working with Luna, I have become friends with two extremely creative and giving people that I am honored to share this milestone with.

The Stuff of Life: Depictions of the Human Experience of a Rogue Artist.

I know that this show is a celebration of my creative career, but I wanted to make sure I celebrated Luna’s efforts and encouragement. My exhibition would not be what it is without their creative ability to see something that may not have been so clear to me. I am beyond excited to share my solo exhibition with you because of this. So a big shout out to the gallery directors, Lisa Puzon and Shaughnessy Johnson for being so absolutely amazing.

If you are reading this, chances are you have followed me throughout my creative journey, some of you have been there since the beginning. I adore you and I want to give you a shout-out as well. The thing that makes this show so special to me is that some of you have had a huge impact on my life and it is reflected in the art that I create. This is our show. An exhibition of the amazing moments I have shared with you in the last decade or so.

The Exhibition is called The Stuff of Life: Depictions of the Human Experience of a Rogue Artist.

This exhibition is a testament to the human spirit. To the beauty and power, we all possess as humans. It is the culmination of a 10-year creative journey where I challenged myself to stand in my own skin and allow myself to see the beauty in the world. This is the sharing of the calling within each work that I create to explore and understand the human experience.

Over 30 Artworks By Rafi

Watch this short documentary about the show

The One Of A Kind Malaia Garnet Ring In 14k Gold 2020

I have created engagement rings before, and I have created many works that pushed at the limits of what I thought was possible, but this ring is the crown jewel of breaking through barriers for me. A very beloved friend and fellow artist reached out wanting a truly special, truly one of a kind, spectacular engagement ring for his most beloved lady. He had an idea of what he wanted, and honestly, I thought there was no way I could make anything like it. In some ways, I was right… I did not yet possess the skillset necessary to make the ring. In other ways, I was so wrong to think it couldn’t be done. I had design skills, I had resources, I had a strong background in sourcing stones. I needed to play to my strengths, and ask for help where I needed help.

After brainstorming with our friend who commissioned the ring, we had a general idea of what we were doing. I set about sourcing the most incredible stones I could find for this ring (play to the strengths) and after much scouring, I found a Malaia Garnet that was nothing short of breathtaking and some very rich conjac/champagne diamonds to compliment the garnet.

One of a kind Malaia Garnet sourced by Klee Angelie 2020

Finding the perfect center stones and accent diamonds was exciting enough to propel me through the terror I was feeling. I reached out to my father in law, who shall hence forth be referred to as “Pops” and I told him I needed his amazing skill set to create this ring and do it justice.

Pops is a master jeweler of more than 50 years, and so we agreed that he would bring this ring to life and I would apprentice under him. The experience was both hugely educational for me and also fun.

Rafael Perez Sr. handcrafting one of a kind ring with klee as apprentice

Pops handcrafted every last little detail of this ring, and I watched in amazement, assisted him when he needed a tool or supply, wanted design input, or had something I needed to source to make the design completion happen. We started with a wax rendering of the band shape.

Wax Rendering Of Malaia Garnet Ring Band 2020

We had a few problem solving moments with the wax rendering. I don’t care how long you’ve been at your craft, you still have these “Ah, crap.” Moments. In addition to being a magician at the bench, pops is also an expert problem solver, and infinitely patient when it comes to reworking things. That, to me, is invaluable to witness.

Rafael Perez Sr. handcrafting ring 2020

We got the band shape just right and casted it in 14k gold (casting is endlessly cool to see and experience), and it came out beautiful. Pops went about setting the diamonds I had sourced… and I had no idea how absolutely tricky that process is. Setting tiny diamonds is not for the faint of heart. I acted as pop’s “diamond finder” when one went rogue, and watched him use the most delicate balance of force and gentleness I’ve ever seen in my life.

“How many times have you stabbed yourself in the thumb while setting diamonds?” I asked, after he stabbed himself in the thumb, cleaned it, and proceeded to keep on working. “Oh, I dunno… maybe 200 times.” he said. “It’s just like that.”

Casted ring band with the first set diamonds 2020

I watched him set 47 diamonds. Then he hand engraved design details into the band. Unbelievable. He took a pause, then set about finishing the ring, with me in awe and on standby to assist with whatever he needed. He set the center stone mounting, adjusted it… set the center stone, adjusted it…

Rafi making our website even more awesome at pop’s workshop

Rafi spent the time (over several days) helping pops by going outside and dragging debris away from our recent hurricane Sally (did I mention we had a hurricane during this ring creation process?), moving stuff around the workshop so pops could find things he needed and work more easily, and then sitting down to make improvements to our website in the final day of ring creation.

Diamonds set, ready for center stone 2020

Pops worked late into the evening the final night, but when it was done I think we all agreed it was worth all the effort he put in, all the sourcing we did, all the design brainstorming and modifications. It was befitting of royalty.

Malaia Garnet 14k Gold Handcrafted ring by Rafael Perez Sr. Klee Angelie as apprentice

Yeah, well… needless to say I put it on my finger immediately.

Malaia Garnet 14k Gold Handcrafted ring by Rafael Perez Sr. Klee Angelie as apprentice.

The entire experience was priceless for me, not only in working with my father in law (who is one of my favorite people of all time) but in learning so much and really widening my perspective of what is possible with patience, some tools, and some passion… and asking for help when you need it.

On the tools end, you know how it seems like you always need the newest, fanciest, most expensive tool to accomplish the project (according to the folks who want to sell you said tools)? Pops created the wax form of this ring and set all those stones with basic things every jeweler has at the bench. Files of various sizes, drill bits, burs, pliers, a variable speed flex shaft drill… and yes, he has the big machines for casting and polishing, and so on… but I’m talking about his ingenuity and resourcefulness at the bench. If he has a basic tool, he finds one million uses for it. If he needs a tool, he often makes it himself. It’s refreshing in a time where we can easily think “Well I can’t do it because I don’t have { fill in the blank}”.

Malaia Garnet ring creation and finished 2020 Rafael Perez Sr. Klee Angelie apprentice

The beloved friend and fellow artist was beyond pleased and moved by this ring, and I would have wanted nothing less for him and his bride to be… and I would have expected nothing less from the workshop of my father in law… and it makes me want to reach for more and more in my own personal journey as a jeweler.

“Rafael Perez Sr. has been handcrafting custom jewelry for more than 50 years, and he’s an absolute magician at the bench. There’s nothing this man can’t create, nothing he can’t figure out, everything he produces is incredible. It was so much fun, and such an honor to learn from him on this project, and I look forward to more.” ~Klee

Bronze Mystery Pendant (Klee’s First Lost Wax Casting) 2020

I was contacted in the spring of this crazy year we know as 2020, by a very talented artist and member of our artist community on the interwebs. He said he had a special project in mind, with a very personal and beautiful backstory, to be created for a friend, and I was the person he thought of to create it. The piece was to be an interpretation of a vintage pendant belonging to a very special mom, whom his friend had lost as a child. The pendant she wore had sentimental significance… only problem being, the only photo that existed of it was a very blurry pic from eras gone by. I was hooked, said yes immediately.

Only problem was, the only picture in existence was a blurry photo from eras gone by. No info about the pendant’s origins were to be found anywhere (we both did copious research). Also, I knew right away this was going to require my delving into the world of lost wax casting which I’d never done before (enter self doubt and insecurities). Fortunately the artist commissioning me to create it (did I mention he’s a ridiculously talented artist himself), produced a gorgeous and flawless digital rendering of what he thought the pendant might have looked like, and at least provided the silhouette we would be going for. The rendering was so beautiful (enter self doubt and insecurities) that I wasn’t sure I could do it justice.

I researched, I sketched, I scrapped, I researched more, I sketched, I scrapped. I realized I was going about things the wrong way. I was trying to recreate a “historical artifact” when I should have been emotionally interpreting the silhouette and feelings that the image and rendering evoked. I was given full permission to do so, I just wasn’t. I started over and produced a sketch that I felt represented the backstory and feelings of the pendant.

Mystery Pendant Concept Sketch Klee Angelie 2020

He loved it, resonated with it, and gave the green light to move forward. Then I just had to tackle the challenge of making this in wax and then casting it in bronze (enter self doubt and insecurity). It took me eons to figure out how to make this in wax, but I took it on one step at a time and after about a week, I had something!

Mystery Pendant Rendered In Wax Klee Angelie 2020

I used the tools I had available (files and drill bits mostly) and I got there. I also learned a lot in the process (almost melted the top but didn’t, thank goodness…)

Mystery Pendant Rendered In Wax Klee Angelie 2020

The theme was “Wholeness in Partnership, Wholeness in Self” and the artist/commissioner loved the narrative and the wax rendering. Now I just had to cast it in bronze (enter self doubt and insecurity). Fortunately for me, I had resources.

Rafael Perez Sr. Teaches Klee The Art Of Casting 2020

My father in law is a master jeweler of more than 50 years, and he was game to help me cast this pendant and show me the process. In his decades long career of casting, he’d never casted in bronze before (he’s a goldsmith), so we both had some learning curve but together we figured it out and had a lot of fun in the process.

Rafi was there to document, enjoy the moments, and move an antique Italian rolling mill (weighing at least a quarter ton) across an acre of yard into the workshop (using straps, a riding lawnmower, a winch, and brute force). He said “Yes, I’ll do grunt labor while you two create fine delicate pieces of jewelry, no problem.”

Mystery Pendant In Bronze Klee Angelie 2020

The pendant casted beautifully and I took it back to my studio, cleaned it up, assembled, soldered components, polished, and it was splendid. The artist who commissioned it was so happy to see it completed and so thrilled to give it to his friend. The friend whom it was for, was moved to tears, and that would have made the whole process worth it in of itself… but in addition, I learned lost wax casting, faced fears, spent time with Rafi and my father in law at his shop, and created something I’m very proud of.

Luna Fine Art Gallery Luminaries Exhibit – Rafi 2020 – Awarded

This show was a special one to me, not only because I won an award, but because the theme of the artwork in this show sheds light on women’s issues, highlights strengths, and illuminates the potential of women. A celebration of women. A Which in my opinion, anything that illuminates a light on the potential of these beautiful creatures called humans, it is right up my alley.

When we arrived we had the opportunity to meet Layli Miller-Muro before she presented her talk on “Ending Violence Against Women: the progress and challenges ahead”

Layli Miller-Muro is an American attorney and activist. She is the founder and Executive Director of Tahirih Justice Center, a national non-profit dedicated to protecting women from human rights abuses. Tahirih’s holistic model for protection combines free legal services and social services case management with public policy advocacy, education, and outreach. Go to http://www.tahirih.org for more information.
“Artists have tremendous power to inspire and uplift, as well as share wisdom and insights. The arts have given women voice, provide healing, and inspiration.” -Layli Miller-Muro

There was so many amazing works of art in this exhibit that were beyond powerful. I was honored to have my two pieces hanging in this stunning show. I was also honored to be one of the award winners, which left me humbled.

There are so many reasons why this show makes it to the list of our special projects, but I can summarize in three words… powerful, beautiful, and strong… just like ALL the women represented in this show. I am honored, to have been recognized.

Klee’s Custom Jewelry Trunk For “Trunk Shows” 2020

Over the course of my show career, folks have mentioned jewelry “trunk shows” to me plenty of times, and with my inside voice I was like “Nope, not gonna do it.” Why? Trunk shows can be very intimate, personal, lucrative, and I knew that. I’d done indoor shows, but they were largely set up the same way I did outdoor shows. Fold out tables, my usual displays and arrangement, and that’s all fine… but it didn’t quite translate when it came to the ease/flexibility/intimacy of a solo trunk show. Why didn’t I do them? Because I had no earthly idea how. Until I had an opportunity I couldn’t pass up.

A very dear friend and collector of ours (who happens to own the most rad place to hang out in all of the city) suggested we do a party/art show to celebrate her’s and Rafi’s birthdays and show some awesome art. I had to say yes, and I had to make it awesome because it just felt right.

Rafi with “the trunk” before it became epic

So I was like, “What if I get a really sturdy awesome steamer chest type trunk, and we modify it to make it a functional lightweight versatile durable rolling show trunk?!?!” Rafi, per usual with his awesome engineering brain and willingness to indulge me was like “Yeah, we can definitely do that!” You guys, I wish I had more pictures of the process, but we had like 2 days to build this thing, so we just went at it and documenting it fell to the wayside.

The trunk in progress 2020

Ok here’s the quick rundown: I got this super sturdy trunk from Rhino Trunk (highly recommend) and we built a wood base for it out of plywood, hinges, locks, castors (almost lost my s*** over castors, WTF castor manufacturers?!), we assembled the base and trunk so it could weather the apocalypse (not as easy as I thought it would be, but we totally made it work awesomely). I purchased a decorative but solid framed mirror, and led lighting that is meant for use in small safes (it’s hella bright and angled just right to light up an enclosed area). Rafi built custom shelving like a champion, I stained and painted this thing like a champion. I had purchased velvet contact paper to line it with… velvet got tossed out of the way all “Nah, not going there.” We created a custom earring display out of wood and copper tubing, we installed it all in the 11th hour…

The Epic Custom Made Trunk 2020 Klee Angelie

When it was ready, I put some displays and jewelry in there just to get a sense of it, and we flipped the lights on in this thing… and I cried with joy and threw my arms around it in a bear hug. Then I threw my arms around Rafi in a more comfortable and familiar bear hug (he’s a lot nicer to hug than a wood and metal showcase). We finished with some beautiful Klee Angelie Logo wood panels that Rafi made on the outside of the trunk, and Voila! I am so ready for any trunk show that comes my way. I told Rafi “So… I kinda want to make at least two more of these… you game?” He’s game, and next time we’ll try to document the process more thoroughly.

Dolce and Gelato Rafi and Klee Birthday Extravaganza Art Show 2020

Oh, and the birthday art extravaganza was most excellent and awesome… and the trunk performed beautifully!

Dolce And Gelato Sculpture And Art Show Rafi 2020

I was doing a birthday bash at Dolce And Gelato which is a really cool and unique place. Klee actually debuted her new jewelry chest (that she built at this show) but you’ll find that as a separate project. This made my list because the day I arrived and talked to Brenda (the owner) and walked around to look at the space, I saw something weird. I saw an old crappy mannequin and I asked her if I could make something cool out of it for the show.

I also brought a whole bunch of paintings and was ready for a really fun time. Dolce and Gelato is such an eclectic place that I felt at home there. The sculpture also attracted a lot of photo opportunities and it was just awesome to be able to turn something old into a new work of art.