day after...

Designing Women show yesterday in Bangor




"harvest pin"




"jumpin' jax"

I am writing, tired and excited at the same time after the Designing Women show in Bangor yesterday. It was a lovely show with many old friends showing up and visiting. I was really impressed with how strong the work was and how supportive and nice all the women exhibitors are.

In my recent e-newsletter I talked about how really honored I am when my customers choose me for their holiday gift purchases. At the show yesterday many such customers were getting a start on their holiday buying. One very nice and very interesting woman, who is a writer, spent quite a while in my booth buying a gift for every female person on her list! It was a big purchase. It is such a nice validation of my hard work to have that kind of response.



Booth makeover

I am very happy with the way my booth is shaping up! I guess there is always some anxiety (like waking up and freaking out at 5:00 am on show day) around making changes when things are going so well. I love maniquins and am happy with the new ones in my booth. The pedistals are really great too!

Will spend the rest of today getting ready for trip tomorrow to Maine Center for Craft in Gardiner to work out wholesale order and do some ordering of supplies. No rest for me today!



Next weekend I will be at "The Gifted Hand" in Ellsworth. See the awesome write up in the Boston Globe about The Gifted Hand show and the Brewer Thanksgiving show, of which I am also doing! What an exciting time it is.

Hope to see you there.

Suzanne




"fruti fruti"

Review: The Work of the Hand exhibit is just as much 'art' as 'craft' | Portland Press Herald

The Work of the Hand exhibit is just as much 'art' as 'craft'
| Portland Press Herald

My work got a nice mention in this review by Daniel Kany.

"While "Work of the Hand" focuses primarily on craftsmanship and strong design, there are some bright flashes of fun as well. I particularly like Suzanne Anderson's polymer clay jewelry. It is witty and uplifting, and it looks even better when worn than on display."

Last minute add on!

Had last minute opportunity to add on the Designing Women show at Husson College . I am happy to be a part of this great show again this year. Looking forward to seeing my local customers and friends again.

Yikes in MUD and CMCA

I have spent the last month in the studio getting ready for the "Work of the Hand" show at CMCA and I am really excited about the direction my work is going in. Its been awhile since I have not been in production and instead focused just on developing the higher end work for a Gallery show. I am exhausted and energized at the same time!



"Fall nesting" polymer clay caned and formed, embellished
with Swarovski crystal and glass seed beads.

This is a brand new piece. I call it "Fall Nesting" because it really reflects my feelings about fall and how I just want to hunker down more than ever and get really focused. The colors are influenced by the beautiful Maine landscape in the fall. Catching my attention are crisp blue skies with bronzes, violets and yellows in the folliage This piece is for sale at CMCA
along with many other fabulous new works.

2 shows for YIKES opening this week.
My work will be in 2 shows this month "Work of the Hand" at CMCA in Rockport and "Mud" at Pearson Legacy Gallery in Deer Isle. I will be attending both openings and perhaps I will see you there.

Work of the Hand- Center for Maine Contemporary Art
Event Date: 10 October 2009 ends 19-October 09
Each year, approximately 50 artists present their fine contemporary crafts in this highly-anticipated juried show and sale. This year, Work of the Hand will be celebrating its 20th year as one of Maine’s most outstanding crafts shows, and will run from October 10 through 18, 2009. Fine crafts artists from Maine and New England will offer work of exceptional quality and unique design, including jewelry, furniture, glass, lighting, pottery, clothing, fiber and leather works for sale, order, or commission.

Work of the Hand opens Friday, October 9 with a Collectors’ Preview Evening from 5 to 8 pm. Guests can meet the artists and will have an opportunity to purchase exceptional work or commission a custom piece as they enjoy the reception. Admission is $15. Artists will be present on certain days as the show continues, October 10 through 18, 10 am to 5 pm daily, admission $5.

Transformations: Mainstreaming Mud
Opening Reception Thurs Oct 8, 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Pearson Legacy Gallery, 13 Dow Rd., Deer Isle. Over 40 artists use clay: some as a material for an elegant vase, bowl or platter or perhaps for a sculptural wall or free-standing piece. Some capture the work of others who use clay in a photograph or a painting. And many interpret clay and mud as they exist in nature. It's really a wonderful landscape! The exhibit is open Thursdays through Sundays, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., ending on October 25th. For information on the exhibition, call: 348- 2535. After October 12th, call: 348-6848. Website soon.

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Thanks to everyone who attended my shows this summer. It was a great season and I anticipate a nice fall and holiday season as well. Please check my schedule at the right for dates and locations.

Suzanne