tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50601912056353735042024-02-07T15:50:30.976-05:00Karen Embry Designs - "The Art of Sophisticated Whimsy"Karen Embryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05879794294887121440noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060191205635373504.post-31944513976131303282017-08-06T17:03:00.000-04:002017-08-06T17:26:28.718-04:00Always A New Adventure<br />
It's nice to live in an area where you've grown up and spent your entire life. My family has been in Tampa for five generations. Everywhere I go I seem to run into a friend, former classmate or relative. I think that's why I've always enjoyed participating in the local art shows and outdoor markets. <br />
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For years I've done the Tampa outdoor Hyde Park Market on the first Sunday of each month. I enjoyed spending the days at the markets with my daughter selling original art and unique hand made gifts. While you'd never make a fortune there, it was more about the experience connecting face to face with my customers and developing a local following. <br />
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Recently I decided to sell my original art and gifts in a uniquely wonderful shop here in Tampa, "The South Tampa Trading Company". It's a store like no other in this area that carries a wide variety of specialty items, gifts, art, home decor with a huge selection of Gasparilla themed accessories and beads.<br />
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Here's a short video of a few of my collections in the shop. I'm always adding new items with a<br />
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So if you live in the Tampa area stop by South Tampa Trading Company <a href="http://www.southtampatradingco.com/">http://www.southtampatradingco.com/</a> and check out marvelous selection of incredible customizable gifts for discriminating shoppers. At STTC they feature the talents of many different trading partners, each with unique and fresh ideas.<br />
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#karenembrydesigns #karenembry #southtampatradingcompany #tampagiftstore #gasparilla #tampagirl #Tampa #gasparillaparade #beads #artlicensing #tampaartist "originalartKaren Embryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05879794294887121440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060191205635373504.post-87194625664277610832017-01-31T11:07:00.000-05:002017-01-31T11:09:15.421-05:00WELCOME 2017 <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I am ready for a year filled with the promise of good things! It sounds a little ironic with the controversy in the political climate, but it's important to remain positive. We need to focus on being strong, staying true to our beliefs and understanding everyone's point of view (even if we don't agree). This is a time when we need compassion.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Compassion is my favorite inspirational word for 2017. The Dalai Lama said , "If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion."</span><br />
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Karen Embryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05879794294887121440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060191205635373504.post-73173373555873911852016-07-11T15:32:00.001-04:002016-07-11T15:41:19.154-04:00Happy to Announce New Fabric Line - "Pink Lady" collection"Summer is here! What better time to create your next sewing project with my new fabric line, the "Pink Lady" collection.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I joined the Art Licensing Show a year ago. It has definitely been a positive experience! With so many options/pricing plans for membership, there is something to fit in every artist's budget. Art directors can join at no cost. Now it's time to celebrate their ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">It is an online directory where art licensing companies and professionals in supporting roles can be be listed and found with a simple search by name, keywords, subject and genre.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #707070; line-height: 21.42px;">I'm wishing Cherish and the Art Licensing Show continued success for many more years to come!</span></span><br />
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A career as an artist can be an "INTERESTING" journey to say the least. I have quite a list of obscure and unusual things I've painted as well as opportunities that have been quite memorable!<br />
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Recently I was looking through some old photos and came across a fond memory of one of those memorable opportunities that took place at the Pentagon!<br />
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I was fortunate to participate as one of the instructors in the "Take Your Kids to Work Day" at the Pentagon. At the time I was an artist/ambassador for Plaid Enterprises and was beyond excited to have the honor to do this!<br />
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Military personnel as well as all employees at the Pentagon brought their children to celebrate the event. On a chilly April morning over 600 hundred children attended and created a variety crafty projects in the Pentagon Courtyard. Numerous crafting stations were centered around courtyard circle that included t-shirt painting, scrapbooking, sun catcher painting, sand art and lots more.<br />
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Fall is here and before we know it the holidays will be upon us. Christmas decor is already in stores <br />
and Halloween is still weeks away! It's also the time of year when the markets and holiday gift shows are popping up everywhere.<br />
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For the last couple of years I've been participating in the Tampa Bay Markets in Hyde Park with my daughter Davi. This year we will also be at the Tampa Garden Center for their FALL FEST & HOLIDAY MARKET. It's always nice to connect with everyone locally that attend these shows.<br />
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Here are the new dates for our shows...hopefully you can stop by and say hello!<br />
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2015 & 2016 SHOW DATES FOR KAREN EMBRY DESIGNS:<br />
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Tampa Bay Markets at HYDE PARK VILLAGE <br /> http://tampabaymarkets.com/<br /> (10:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m.) located at 742 South Village Circle, Tampa, Florida:<br /> Sunday, October 4th, 2015 Sunday, March 6, 2016<br /> Sunday, November 1st, 2015 Sunday, April 3, 2016<br /> Sunday, December 6th, 2015 Sunday, May 1, 2016<br /> Sunday, February 7th, 2016 Sunday, June 5, 2016<br />
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<br /> TAMPA GARDEN CLUB - FALL FEST AND HOLIDAY MARKET<br /> https://www.facebook.com/TampaGardenClub<br /> 2629 Bayshore Blvd.<br /> Tampa, Florida<br /> Friday November 13th & Saturday November 14th, 2015<br /> 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.<br />Karen Embryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05879794294887121440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060191205635373504.post-12095573802668066422015-02-11T14:00:00.003-05:002015-02-11T14:01:12.986-05:00Building wide show this FRIDAY NIGHT! Santaella Studios for the ARTS EVENT, 6-10PM Food, Wine, Live Music! It's that time of year again. The Santaella Studios for the Arts is holding an art event this Friday, 6-10 p.m. It's our Winter Open House and Art Sale. Stop by my studio suite #314 (3rd floor) and say hello. Hope you can make it!<br />
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Armenia, West Tampa, Florida 33607</span></strong><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: yellow; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">F</span></b><b><span style="color: yellow; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">rom the private
Collection of Tampa City Council member and chair, Charlie Miranda.</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: yellow; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Lecture at 7:00 PM in
Suite #212, Debra Radke's Studio</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">The Santaella venue has fast become the magnet for
serious artists who work, exhibit, and sell their art. The forty
resident artists have revitalized their local community through a
cooperative enviornment within the old Santaella Cigar Factory. An
enclave of talented professional emerging and seasoned artists have studios
within the walls of the historic Santaella Cigar Factory which dates from
circa 1904. Come see their beautiful works of art, mingle with
the artists and add to your art collection.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Over 26,000 square feet of studios & galleries
make up the Santaella Studios for the ARTs. Since their branding in
2010 the Santaella Studios for the Arts has attracted national and
International collectors and is now a major destination for collectors
passing through the Gulf Coast. <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: white; font-size: 14pt;">New Artists! Emerging, National &
Internationally known artists.</span></b><span style="color: white; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Come and experience forty studios
of creative professionals and emerging artists who include; Inde Film
Companies, ceramic artists, architects, jewelry designers, Shell designer,
master print makers, award winning master photographers, contemporary realist
classical painters & contemporary modern artists, graphic designers,
Vosler Young Artists' Studio, Specialty linens company and a American Civil
War and historical artist. </span></strong><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt;">S</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">antaella</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> S</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">tudios for the </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt;">ARTS</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> is a creative learning
center for classical art classes, landscape painting, jewelry classes,
photography classes workshops and more. </span></strong><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">For information contact:
813-417-5867</span></strong><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<em><b><span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">The
inspiration for our logo, designed by Art Fyvolent, came from an old Optimo
Cigar Box. <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001Z0ZSNn55l1n-pKKldt5DmRS9OvkTu7oIuF2CuboKzEIv5lAeMsn9P8eZJ4xq1UPM-bOMOyN-etGY4IPiPxXXlQlPDp08IDpkErDHrTQyT78=" shape="rect" style="cursor: pointer;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Visit: IDEAS4</span></a></span></b></em><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"> Where does the time go? How many times do you read a blog with an apology about someone not having the time to keep up with updating social media sites and blogs? I suppose that I am now one of them...sorry about being absent for so long.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">On a good note I have been really busy with work, therefore I come by a great excuse honestly. I'm working with a few new companies so you will see several new products with my art early in 2015. I've also been doing some freelance work not to mention exhibiting at the weekend markets locally. It's been crazy busy! </span></div>
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<br />Karen Embryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05879794294887121440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060191205635373504.post-12640509394221171822014-03-04T12:58:00.002-05:002014-03-04T12:58:24.104-05:00www.KarenEmbryDesigns.com<br />
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Finished! My new website <a href="http://www.karenembry.com/" target="_blank">KarenEmbryDesigns.com </a> is up and running! ...WOO HOO! I feel a certain amount of satisfaction knowing that I accomplished this using the Adobe Muse program. <br />
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Muse, was released a few years back, but for me it was a NEW learning experience. Although technically it was relatively simple once I learned the tools, it was a somewhat time consuming project. In the process, I learned way more that I wanted to about DNS servers, MX records, redirecting e-mail, etc. One bit of advice, don't shut down one hosting company before the other is completely active. (For those of you that may have made this mistake, you would totally understand).<br />
<br />My new website, is simple and to the point. Not a lot of fluff. You can find out the basics about me, my art, my studio and what I am up to currently... without having to read a book. Of course, it still needs a little tweaking, but the Muse program makes it SO easy. Hope you like my new website!<br />
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<br />Karen Embryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05879794294887121440noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060191205635373504.post-51581976011005218972013-12-13T11:10:00.001-05:002016-02-25T14:35:10.632-05:00Outdoor Fresh Markets <br />
It's nice living in Florida. I LOVE the weather. It's the perfect environment for these popular weekend markets that have popped up everywhere around here.<br />
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You can find beautiful produce, unique items and a community of artists selling their wares all in one venue. It appears people enjoy venturing out to the "Fresh Markets" to shop and connect with local vendors. A nice switch from ordering on Amazon.<br />
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If you aren't local to Tampa and want to purchase some of my items on line, you can visit my<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/KarenEmbry" target="_blank"> <span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-size: large;">Etsy</span></span></a> shop, where I'll be adding more new items shortly. </div>
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A big thanks to Kerry Vosler http://kerryvoslerportraits.com/ for being the workhorse behind organizing the tenant artists to team up and put on the wonderful resident art shows in our building. Someone mentioned that trying to organize these events with such a large group of creative individuals was something like trying to herd cats. Sometimes it seems impossible, but Kerry always manages to accomplish it with the help of our artists.<br />
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With more new artists than ever in our building, it will be our best show yet. I'll also be coordinating the grand opening of my new studio in suite #314 for this event on November 8th. I have been working diligently on finalizing the studio décor as well as creating many new pieces that will debut at the show.<br />
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Our last building event was organized by a private group, The Krewe of St. Brigit. They held a wine tasting and social along with our a tour of our open studios. We have an awesome gallery in the building, the "J.D. Van Pelt Gallery", that can be rented for private events. This brings in a wonderful variety of guests.<br />
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Karen Embryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05879794294887121440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060191205635373504.post-71281577549797765782013-06-08T10:50:00.000-04:002013-06-08T10:50:35.319-04:00HERE WE GO AGAIN... but change is always good!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Almost three years ago I moved into a really cool art studio. It was in a renovated cigar factory that was over 100 years old. I put a lot of work into my studio, making it just perfect. The only problem seemed to be that I was outgrowing my space. What I had intended to be just a working studio had evolved into a gallery as well. So when the space next door opened up (which was more than twice the size of my original space), I jumped at the opportunity. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I spend so much time at my studio it's sort of a "home away from home". I am working toward designing an environment that is welcoming as well as an inspiring place to create. Here's the studio progress so far. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Here is what it looked like when I first acquired the space (looking in from the entry </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">door).</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">It's a little messy and I am not anywhere near finished organizing the space or with this project. I still have the old studio next door and I am very tempted to just make a doorway through to connect them. I am not sure yet if it will be cost effective to maintain both spaces. For now I'll see how it goes for the coming months as I try to get this new place organized and keep up with my licensing work.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Yes, "CHANGE" is always good. It's what keeps life interesting and keeps this artist motivated. </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">I think Winston Churchill said it best, - "To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often". </span><br />
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<br />Karen Embryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05879794294887121440noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060191205635373504.post-74287198094260592112013-02-26T20:55:00.000-05:002013-02-27T12:51:05.030-05:00"YOU HAVE TO KNOW THE RULES BEFORE YOU CAN BREAK THEM"<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I recently found a couple of my first drawing and craft books my parents gave me as a child. I loved these books. I drew every animal and made almost every project in them. As you can see by the $1.00 price on the "Drawing Animals" book that dinosaurs had probably just finished roaming the earth...well maybe not that far back but who can remember when any drawing book was only a $1.00??? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As a child, I was always encouraged to draw and create. Having a father that was (and still is) an artist certainly had its benefits as a kid. He was an art director and commercial artist for an advertising agency. He designed the newspaper ads and produced television commercials. Occasionally my sister and I were extras in commercials. My father's skills still amaze me to this day. I am still learning from him... and I continue to draw animals....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Just a few weeks ago I mentioned to my dad that I was working on drawing three dimensional animals (dogs and cats). Since most of my designs are whimsical, the images don't require exact realistic anatomy, but they have to portray an accurate representation of the the subject. My father always said this about drawing, "<strong><u><span style="color: black;">you have to know the rules before you can break them</span></u></strong>". If I am going to draw a whimsical dog, then I need to know the realistic anatomy and form of the animal. </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Drawing from the front perspective is generally simple but sometimes designing the dimensional animal/characters is a bit more challenging. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This past Sunday when I visited my parents house for a family dinner, I was surprised by some new things my dad was designing and working on in his studio. How cool are these?????????????????</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am lucky to have grown up in this creative home. I would have probably learned a little more had I not been a bit stubborn growing up. On the other hand, I believe that with the artistic talent, I also inherited the stubbornness. My dad and I still laugh about it - like father - like daughter? </span></div>
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Karen Embryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05879794294887121440noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060191205635373504.post-26873192511374457732012-09-24T12:47:00.002-04:002016-02-25T14:38:44.938-05:00Be Careful What you Wish For... <span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I've heard the saying, "be careful what you wish for", as there is always the possibility that it might come true. I can only be happy that my wishes have been coming true and I have been blessed to be so busy doing what I love to do ... design, create and paint (and getting paid for it).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I guess you can notice that the theme of these paintings is "birds" which is probably my favorite thing to include in my most recent designs. Robin had first seen a painting similar to these displayed in my studio and asked me to create some to match her decor. If you look closely on the painting on the left (near the bottom) you will see a "Robin" painted in with the other colorful birds. This of course was by design and requested by the client which adds a personal touch to the designs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Things at the studio have been going well too! Our big grand-opening show last February was a huge success so we, (the resident artists), are planning our second big OPEN HOUSE AND ART SALE of the year. Our fall show is scheduled for Friday, November 9th, 2012 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. with a $5.00 entry fee that includes one drink ticket. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Oh, by the way, be sure to "LIKE" our facebook page to keep up to date with all the happenings at the Santaella Studios: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> I've always been a fan of the saying "Give Your Imagination Wings".</span> <span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The wings of your imagination can take you just about anywhere if you leave yourself open to the possibilities of your dreams. Imagination helps you visualize what could be, and make it real. </span></div>
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It's hard to believe how quickly time passes. I have been absent from my blog for a bit but that's only because there has been quite a buzz around my studio lately. I have been working and painting like crazy on all sorts of wonderful new product designs! So I promise that you will be pleasantly pleased to see all sorts of wonderful new items that will be available soon with my art on them. So far this year I have been to Atlanta's Gift Mart, the CHA (Craft and Hobby Association) show in Anaheim and later this week I will be attending the Surtex Show/National Stationery Show (NSS) in New York. It's been amazing! I look forward to connecting with my creative peeps and checking out the trends in the NSS. Have a great day! </div>Karen Embryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05879794294887121440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060191205635373504.post-9368444844248948412012-02-14T07:14:00.000-05:002012-02-14T07:14:30.704-05:00HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY<b> <span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">It's a day for HAPPY HEARTS to celebrate LOVE!</span></span></b><br />
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<b>According to Wikipedia: Saint Valentine's Day</b>, commonly shortened to <b>Valentine's Day</b>, is a holiday observed on February 14 honoring one or more early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine. It was first established by Pope Gelsasius in 496 AD, and was later deleted from the German Roman Calendar of saints in 1969 by Pope Paul VI.<br />
The day first became associated with romantic love in the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the High Middle Ages, when the tradition of courtly love flourished. By the 15th century, it had evolved into an occasion in which lovers expressed their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery, and sending greeting cards (known as "<i>valentines</i>").<br />
Modern Valentine's Day symbols include the heart-shaped outline, doves, and the figure of the winged Cupid. Since the 19th century, handwritten valentines have given way to mass-produced greeting cards.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Wishing you and your loved ones a day of love, health and happiness!</span>Karen Embryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05879794294887121440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5060191205635373504.post-62066243093154484572012-01-05T00:00:00.009-05:002016-02-25T15:42:44.247-05:00"Hi Resolution - A New Year's Studio Meet and Greet" - Welcome to the Studio of "KAREN EMBRY DESIGNS"<div style="text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I am thrilled that you have stopped by to see my studio! I've </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">been working on it for a little over a year now. For most of the people that know me, I have been promising that I would have a "show and tell viewing" of my new (well not so new anymore) studio for a while now and it's finally ready! I</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">n a sense I suppose that it will always be new in a way, in that it's always a work in progress and I am changing the decor on a regular basis. It simply never seems to be the <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">same day in</span> and day out and that's just what I LOVE about it! It's my studio and it can be whatever I want it to be! I am an artist, designer, author and I love to create! My main focus is licensing my art for product surfaces in the gift, home decor and craft industries. My design studio is where the process all begins... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">This building is actually a really cool place! My studio is on the third floor inside the historic Santaella Cigar Factory. The building itself is over 100 years old has several interesting tales that go along with it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Would you have guessed that The Santaella Cigar Factory Building used to be one of Babe Ruth's favorite places to visit when he was in town??? The big "Bambino" would pop in and pick up a few boxes of his favorite cigars.Then there are also claims that the old building is haunted. In 2006, Tampa Ghost Watchers studied this building, but they never came to any specific conclusions. Maybe they know the "Ghost Busters"? Anyway, there are those that still say that there is the ghost of an old general that visits the halls from time to time. Occasionally we hear noises and wonder if it is just the sounds of a creaky old building or something else...???</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You may ask how I came upon this intriguing place. I was an an art show last fall and overheard an artist talking about her studio space. I was all ears! She was nice enough to tell me about the old Santaella Cigar Factory in West Tampa that was home to an office supply business on the first floor, but the top two floors were studios rented to artists, photographers, architects and all sorts of other creative individuals. I headed over the same day to check it out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Upon entering the building these are the first floor stairs welcoming visitors to the upper levels. By the way...there is only one freight elevator in this building... and it is pretty old. So it is only used when absolutely necessary. You will definitely get your workout heading up the sets of steep stairs everyday</span><span style="font-family: "arial";">! The brick on the wall is original from when the building was built in 1904. So cool!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">OK, this is the room and what I saw at first glance. I agree, not much to look at. My imagination kicked into high gear thinking of so many possibilities! The more I looked at the entire area I began to feel that this would be the new home to Karen Embry Designs, all of my art supplies and so much of the other STUFF that creative people own - which includes a wide variety of "YOU NAME IT" odds and ends.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">This studio is the only and smallest space that was left in the building for rent. I didn't need a huge area and besides if you give me TOO MUCH room I will fill lit with TOO MUCH stuff. High ceilings give it good possibilities for storage space. Lots of work to be done! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I was ready to transform this place! I brought in my ladder and paint supplies... and my portable heaters! In winter this building gets really cold. Not much insulation and of course there are no heating systems, so each artist is on their own to supply heat and air conditioning for their own individual units.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I primed and painted, and primed and painted... there was quite a bit of old paint in there that I was worried it might have lead in it, so everything needed to be covered with primer first. The ceiling was a whole other story. There were tiny crevices in between the bead board that needed caulking...and I caulked every nook and cranny! My oh my, did my shoulders and back ache!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Once finished painting, what was I to do with these ugly floors? These were the original wood floors to, but the hallway original floors were in much better condition. These floors were a bit drafty too. My first thought was to paint them with outdoor porch paint. That should be durable enough for now... wait, on second thought...what about a carpet remnant? Off to the flooring store!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">Yes, I know - this is some pretty wild carpet, huh? The sales representative at the carpet showroom said they had some problems getting rid of this unusual pattern. Most people would not select something like this for their home, so I got a really SWEET deal on it. I LOVE IT!!! Funky and FUN!!! The studio is on its way to looking much better now.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Now it's time to find the furnishings. I had already scavenged a few pieces of vintage furniture that I found out in the halls when one of the other tenants was disposing of it. It was a couple of pieces of old furniture - a dresser and desk and I had some ideas of how to revamp it a bit and add personality to them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A collection of my art on the walls and samples of my licensed art add some interest to the room. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is the creative space that includes my desk and supply of necessary creative tools. (I told you I had lots of STUFF!) The cabinet on the left was donated by friends - I also changed the knobs on this piece of furniture and added some check stripes to the top edge. FUN!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is the view as you enter my studio...I wish it was always this neat! I only have the one window, but I have a nice view of the Tampa skyline that includes Tampa Stadium and downtown Tampa - plus my studio is only about a fifteen minute drive from home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">And of course what studio would be complete without a chandelier? It was a rescue piece and came from the Webster flea market. It used to be just plain white and no frills. I painted it bright gold then added the strung pearls, beads and hanging glass charms that I found at a yard sale. My daughter added the finishing touches with hand-made lace roses and lime green tulle. Pretty!!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">"That it will never come again is what makes life so sweet"... (Emily Dickinson). I can't help but wonder what was on her mind at the time she said this. </span><span style="font-family: "arial";">The fact that we only have one chance to experience each and every unique moment in our lives is certainly food for thought. We should never take a second of our wonderful existence for granted.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">When I began designing this project, I thought that this quote would be appropriate for this new piece of cheerful wall art. I always have fun incorporating different mediums together to come up with one unique piece. I </span><span style="font-family: "arial";">'ll be sharing with you step by step directions and some photos so you can create this canvas collage for yourself or as a gift. </span><span style="font-family: "arial";"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">*5 piece Diamond Accent(Turquoise) Item #:34708052</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">*Crystazzi clear faceted beads, Item #: 3670004</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">With the fall season already upon us, I have decided to share a peek at part of a new project I have designed using some products from Cousin Corporation . They will be launching a new blog this month on November 14th and I am helping to promote the new launch. So on that date, please be sure to return here to my blog for full instructions and step by step photos to create this inspirational piece for yourself!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">These two adorable creatures are what make up the pitter-patter of four big and four tiny feet in our household. The little dachshund (with a BIG attitude) is Jake. The other big girl with the inquisitive face, (sometimes I call her MOOSE), is Ginger.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">Ginger came from Beagle Rescue about six and a half years ago. Yes, I know she doesn't resemble a beagle in any way. However, that is okay, as it isn't important what kind of dog she is, we love her for being HER. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";">In life, I suppose it is easy to take a lot for granted until the possibility of something arises that could change what we expect to be the everyday norm.</span><br />
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