Seth Apter's Blog, page 26
February 15, 2017
#ARTifacts: January 2017
Artifacts (plural noun): objects made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest.
ARTifacts (plural noun): a collaborative project for 2017 documenting adventures in art.
Every year I have so many "art memories" from my travels, my teaching, my adventures in NYC, and my studio work. I have decided that 2017 will be the year of ARTifacts where I document my adventures in art for the entire year in a physical book. Always wanting to be inclusive, I turned my project into a no-rules collaboration.
Participants were asked to find or make some sort of artist book, planner, scrapbook, 3-ring-binder, folder, or other container to document their creative experiences, whether they be in art, craft, or anything else. As you can see below, each and every participant put their own creative twist on this project. And it is never too late to join. Email me at shap97@gmail.com if you would like to participate.
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JANUARY 2017
Debi Adams
Monique van Dijk
Diana Gabriella
Nikki Acton
Gwen Lafleur
Patricia Thornhill
Patty Ferraiolo
Kelley Fewer
Kathy Fritz
Elle Pukalo
Donna Ellis
Jeanie Bernard
Raylee Syrch
Indira Govindan
Felicity Griffin Clark
Carol Ann Wiebe
ARTifacts (plural noun): a collaborative project for 2017 documenting adventures in art.
Every year I have so many "art memories" from my travels, my teaching, my adventures in NYC, and my studio work. I have decided that 2017 will be the year of ARTifacts where I document my adventures in art for the entire year in a physical book. Always wanting to be inclusive, I turned my project into a no-rules collaboration.
Participants were asked to find or make some sort of artist book, planner, scrapbook, 3-ring-binder, folder, or other container to document their creative experiences, whether they be in art, craft, or anything else. As you can see below, each and every participant put their own creative twist on this project. And it is never too late to join. Email me at shap97@gmail.com if you would like to participate.
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JANUARY 2017
Debi Adams
Monique van Dijk
Diana Gabriella
Nikki Acton
Gwen Lafleur
Patricia Thornhill
Patty Ferraiolo
Kelley Fewer
Kathy Fritz
Elle Pukalo
Donna Ellis
Jeanie Bernard
Raylee Syrch
Indira Govindan
Felicity Griffin Clark
Carol Ann Wiebe
February 14, 2017
Thoughts on Being Found...
I have thought about writing this blog post for many years. The desire always comes initially from frustration, which is why I think I have hesitated to post. But ultimately I think it might lead to a helpful discussion and so here goes...
As you might know, part of my mission as an artist and blogger is to showcase the work of other artists. I do this currently, and have done this throughout the years, through my online collaborative projects, in my 2 published books, via countless blog series (The Week Links and The Sunday Papers as examples), and via social media love and links.
This is where the frustration comes in. There have been countless times (well, okay... 315,217 instances) when I have come across the blog of an artist that I want to feature or connect with, fall in love with their work, and wham...no contact info. Sometimes no name but most often no email address.
It is my habit to ask in advance for permission to share somebody's images or links. Common courtesy, although few people ever say no. But if I cannot contact you, I cannot ask. And if I cannot ask, I cannot feature you. I of course know that one can message people via some of the social media platforms. But sometimes it just takes too long to click around to find the one to use.
Some of you may not want to be found. No worries there. But if you are online as a way to grow as a recognized artist, then this post is for you. Add your name and email address, loud and clear, to all your online platforms. You never know...I may just be coming to find you.
As you might know, part of my mission as an artist and blogger is to showcase the work of other artists. I do this currently, and have done this throughout the years, through my online collaborative projects, in my 2 published books, via countless blog series (The Week Links and The Sunday Papers as examples), and via social media love and links.
This is where the frustration comes in. There have been countless times (well, okay... 315,217 instances) when I have come across the blog of an artist that I want to feature or connect with, fall in love with their work, and wham...no contact info. Sometimes no name but most often no email address.
It is my habit to ask in advance for permission to share somebody's images or links. Common courtesy, although few people ever say no. But if I cannot contact you, I cannot ask. And if I cannot ask, I cannot feature you. I of course know that one can message people via some of the social media platforms. But sometimes it just takes too long to click around to find the one to use.
Some of you may not want to be found. No worries there. But if you are online as a way to grow as a recognized artist, then this post is for you. Add your name and email address, loud and clear, to all your online platforms. You never know...I may just be coming to find you.
February 11, 2017
The Sunday Papers: 3
Welcome to The Sunday Papers. Grab a cuppa, get comfy and turn the virtual pages. Didn't get last week's paper delivery? See every edition here. FACE OFF
Mindy LacefieldCARD CATALOG
Abstracts in Acrylic & Ink: A Playful Painting WorkshopJodi OhlDYNAMIC CERAMIC
Hilary MayoVIDEO REWIND
Jack Storms - Cold Glass Sculpture(thanks to Cecile Graven for the link)
I WA NT TO BE HERE
Chad CochranOPEN STUDIO
Mae ChevretteMUST SEE
Group Show - Material Connections - Jane Lombard Gallery - NYCCloses February 18, 2017
SURFACE
Elizabeth BunsenART CRUSH
Orly Avineri
It's all in the details...
For the last few months, I have been working on a series of pieces that I will be exhibiting this April at ArtExpo New York. I will be sharing more images as the work progresses but here are a few close-up shots. After all, it is all in the details....
February 8, 2017
Make it Your Own: 12
One of my favorite parts of teaching is watching how every participant creates artwork that is truly their own. At the end of every workshop, no two pieces are the same.
I also find it exciting when I come across artwork online that incorporates my product lines. Seeing how different people use these items in such creative ways is always inspiring. I love the wide variety of styles and unique choices. Click each link below for more details on each and click here to see other posts in this series.
Alison Bomber
(Sepllbinders Coffee Rings Die Set)
Claudia Neubacher
(Spellbinders Pathways Die, Pocket Watch Die Set; Impression Obsession Happenings Rubber Stamp, Word Spin Rubber Stamp)
Amanda Southern
Spellbinders Robo Ring Die Set, Splatter Proof Die Set, Ring Around Die Set)
Antonia Burrows
(Spellbinders Gridiron Embossing Folder)
Felicity Goodwin
(Spellbinders Turnarounds 1 Stamp Set)
Astrid Maclean
Laura Fulcher
(Impression Obsession Universe Cover-A-Card stamp)
I also find it exciting when I come across artwork online that incorporates my product lines. Seeing how different people use these items in such creative ways is always inspiring. I love the wide variety of styles and unique choices. Click each link below for more details on each and click here to see other posts in this series.
Alison Bomber
(Sepllbinders Coffee Rings Die Set)Claudia Neubacher
(Spellbinders Pathways Die, Pocket Watch Die Set; Impression Obsession Happenings Rubber Stamp, Word Spin Rubber Stamp)Amanda Southern
Spellbinders Robo Ring Die Set, Splatter Proof Die Set, Ring Around Die Set)Antonia Burrows
(Spellbinders Gridiron Embossing Folder)Felicity Goodwin
(Spellbinders Turnarounds 1 Stamp Set)Astrid Maclean
Laura Fulcher
(Impression Obsession Universe Cover-A-Card stamp)
February 6, 2017
Embossed
When I was at Creativation, the trade show for what was formerly called CHA (Craft & Hobby Association) but which I now called AFCI (Association for Creative Industries), I spent a good amount of time at both the Impression Obsession and the PaperArtsy booths. Smack in the middle of those spaces was Emerald Creek, a Canadian shop perhaps best known for their embossing powders.
Happily, I connected with the crew there and was able to bring home some embossing powders to try.
Happily, I can also say I was thoroughly pleased with the result. Some of the powders were fine and some were gritty and chunky. Bet you can't guess which I liked the best? I was fascinated by how quickly their powders melted. With many brands there comes a moment where I begin to think that the melting will never happen. But not so with Emerald Creek.
I decided to create a journal page using some of my new borders stamps with Impression Obsession as a way to create a reference for the samples that I had.
Some detail...
Salted Navy Enamel + Sticks rubber stamp
Fractured Ice + Chainlink rubber stamp
Weathered Wood + Colander rubber stamp
Hammered Metal + Donuts rubber stamp
Charred Gold + Crossing Guard rubber stamp
Onyx Frost + Drop Spots
You can learn more about Emerald Creek and their products in this video taken on the show floor:
Happily, I connected with the crew there and was able to bring home some embossing powders to try.
Happily, I can also say I was thoroughly pleased with the result. Some of the powders were fine and some were gritty and chunky. Bet you can't guess which I liked the best? I was fascinated by how quickly their powders melted. With many brands there comes a moment where I begin to think that the melting will never happen. But not so with Emerald Creek.
I decided to create a journal page using some of my new borders stamps with Impression Obsession as a way to create a reference for the samples that I had.
Some detail...
Salted Navy Enamel + Sticks rubber stamp 
Fractured Ice + Chainlink rubber stamp
Weathered Wood + Colander rubber stamp
Hammered Metal + Donuts rubber stamp
Charred Gold + Crossing Guard rubber stamp
Onyx Frost + Drop SpotsYou can learn more about Emerald Creek and their products in this video taken on the show floor:
February 4, 2017
The Sunday Papers: 2
Welcome to The Sunday Papers. Grab a cuppa, get comfy and turn the virtual pages. Didn't get last week's paper delivery? See every edition here. FACE OFF
Susan McCarrell
CARD CATALOG
The Resourceful Artist: Exploring Mixed Media and Collage Techniques Victor EscandellDYNAMIC CERAMIC
Lisa OmmanneyVIDEO REWIND
All the art in london in one day from Alex Gorosh on Vimeo.
I WANT TO BE HERE
Leslie Avon MillerOPEN STUDIO
Roxanne CobleMUST SEE
Cy Twombly -Pompidou Center - Paris, FranceOn View through April 24, 2017SURFACE
Danielle DonaldsonART CRUSH
Jose Naranja
February 3, 2017
Die Cutting 4 Ways
I am the guest blogger today on the Spellbinder blog, sharing a die cutting technique tutorial.
My line of dies has been designed to be abstract and versatile, allowing the artist or crafter using the die cuts to truly make them their own.
The guest post shares 4 approaches to using die cuts: Layering, Shadowing, Reversing and Stacking.
Check out the techniques and more pictures here.
My line of dies has been designed to be abstract and versatile, allowing the artist or crafter using the die cuts to truly make them their own.
The guest post shares 4 approaches to using die cuts: Layering, Shadowing, Reversing and Stacking.
Check out the techniques and more pictures here.
January 30, 2017
Make it Your Own: 11
One of my favorite parts of teaching is watching how every participant creates artwork that is truly their own. At the end of every workshop, no two pieces are the same.
I also find it exciting when I come across artwork online that incorporates my product lines. Seeing how different people use these items in such creative ways is always inspiring. I love the wide variety of styles and unique choices. Click each link below for more details on each and click here to see other posts in this series.
Amanda Pink
(Spellbinders Drip Drop Die Set)
Kim Dellow
Kim shares a video tutorial of her layered artwork using a number of my products (PaperArtsy Paint Set 1, Eclectica 01 Stamp Set; StencilGirl Make it Count Stencil, Techno Star Stencil, Urban Outsiders Stencil, Urban Bar Stencil; Spellbinders French Text Stamp; Splatter Proof Die Set, Pocket Watch Die Set, Gridiron Embossing Folder)
Brenda Brown
(Spellbinders Robo Square Die Set, Pocket Watch Die Set; Impression Obsession Broken Tile Rubber Stamp)
Maura Hibbitts
Check out the video which shows the ever-expanding book that Maura made using some of my products (StencilGirl Products You Got This Stencil, Inside Out Stencil, Techno Tag Stencil, Past Present Future Stencil, Transform Stencil; Spellbinders Robo Square Die Set, Window 3 Stamp; PaperArtsy Paint Set 1)
Amanda Southern
(Spellbinders Drip Drop Die Set; StencilGirl Explore Stencil)
Linda Ledbetter
(Impresssion Obsession Fireworks Stamp)
Linda Lucas
Linda had a six-page spread (and cover shot) featuring my Spellbinders collection in the August 2016 issue of Australian Simply Cards. Good on ya Linda!
I also find it exciting when I come across artwork online that incorporates my product lines. Seeing how different people use these items in such creative ways is always inspiring. I love the wide variety of styles and unique choices. Click each link below for more details on each and click here to see other posts in this series.
Amanda Pink
(Spellbinders Drip Drop Die Set)Kim Dellow
Kim shares a video tutorial of her layered artwork using a number of my products (PaperArtsy Paint Set 1, Eclectica 01 Stamp Set; StencilGirl Make it Count Stencil, Techno Star Stencil, Urban Outsiders Stencil, Urban Bar Stencil; Spellbinders French Text Stamp; Splatter Proof Die Set, Pocket Watch Die Set, Gridiron Embossing Folder)
Brenda Brown
(Spellbinders Robo Square Die Set, Pocket Watch Die Set; Impression Obsession Broken Tile Rubber Stamp)
Maura Hibbitts
Check out the video which shows the ever-expanding book that Maura made using some of my products (StencilGirl Products You Got This Stencil, Inside Out Stencil, Techno Tag Stencil, Past Present Future Stencil, Transform Stencil; Spellbinders Robo Square Die Set, Window 3 Stamp; PaperArtsy Paint Set 1)
Amanda Southern
(Spellbinders Drip Drop Die Set; StencilGirl Explore Stencil)Linda Ledbetter
(Impresssion Obsession Fireworks Stamp)Linda Lucas
Linda had a six-page spread (and cover shot) featuring my Spellbinders collection in the August 2016 issue of Australian Simply Cards. Good on ya Linda!
January 28, 2017
The Sunday Papers: 1
Welcome to The Sunday Papers. Grab a cuppa, get comfy, and turn the virtual pages. FACE OFF
Lewis RossignolCARD CATALOG
The Art of Spray Paint: Inspirations and Techniques from Masters of AerosolLori ZimmerDYNAMIC CERAMIC
Sandra TysonVIDEO REWIND
"A Letter" by HJ Park from HJ Park on Vimeo.
I WANT TO BE HERE
Patricia LarsenOPEN STUDIO
Ian ThomasMUST SEE
Nick Cave - Until - Mass MoCAOn View through August 2017
SURFACE
Donna WatsonART CRUSH
Wilma Millette
