by ruralpearl | Jan 25, 2014 | Uncategorized
Title: Lawrence, KS: Lola Valentines Show
Location: Pachamama’s Ballroom, Lawrence, KS
Link out: Click here
Description: Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! And we’ve got you covered.
Please join us for our one day, boutique-style shopping experience, and pick up some one-of-a-kind goodies for your loved ones (and yourself)!
Saturday, February 8th from 10am until 3pm inside the beautiful Pachamama’s Alton Ballroom at 8th and New Hampshire Streets.
Vendors include:
ExcessDesign
Stitchouse
Awava
Leslie Kay-Handmade
Dishpan Hands
Nurture Botanicals & Bazil Essentials
Kate E. Burke
filthEdesign
Hey Paul Studios
Wood + Salt
Marysa Sacerdote Jewelry
Glitter and Rust
Toro Designs
Sweetcakes
Rural Pearl – Cut Paper Art by Angie Pickman
Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2014-02-08
End Time: 15:00
by ruralpearl | Jan 24, 2014 | Music I Like
by ruralpearl | Jan 23, 2014 | Cut Paper, New Work!
8 x 10 inch paper cutting.
by ruralpearl | Jan 20, 2014 | News & Events, Products
I am super excited to be collaborating with RED DIRT shop. They do good things! My work is now available on their phone cases. From their website: “A portion of every transaction directly supports positive change, whether it’s funding a partner organization solving problems in the field, or giving work and income to someone enjoying the dignity of taking care of their family.” – http://www.reddirtshop.com/ Go check’em out!
by ruralpearl | Jan 19, 2014 | Inspiration, Photos
A weekend excursion to look for bald eagles around the Missouri River in NE Kansas. I saw about 15 or so.. though most were too far for quality photos.
by ruralpearl | Jan 16, 2014 | Cut Paper
by ruralpearl | Jan 13, 2014 | Inspiration
You can’t see them in these pics, but there was a family of bald eagles fishing for their breakfast in the river. It’s been so cold that I haven’t had my running shoes on for a bit, so it felt really good to get back out on the levee this morning for some fresh air and sunshine. A bald eagle even flew over my head and down the trail before landing in a tree where it allowed me to watch it munch on something for a minute. I also enjoyed watching a cormorant, blue heron, lots of seagulls, geese and ducks forage and swim in the water. Looking forward to taking my camera over into Missouri on Saturday to see if I can find as many eagles as last year. There were at least 100 of them roosting in the trees at Bean Lake. I managed to get a few close ups: https://ruralpearl.com/blog/?p=6530
The ice on the river was backed up at the dam and making this cool pattern, shot from the bridge above.
by ruralpearl | Jan 10, 2014 | Uncategorized
In need of a shelf to house my tv as well as some books and records, I decided to put my (lack of) skills to the test and build my own. After a little internet research, I decided to use 2 x 12 x 6 planks and plumbing parts which included what is called “galvanized steel nipples” and flanges. I needed no other tools to put it together than a hand sander and an electric drill/ screwdriver. Each shelf is supported by 3 pipes (aka, “nipples” — I can’t believe I’m typing that but I think its funny) screwed into flanges on the top and bottom. Though the wood was new, I wanted it to look aged, so I sanded down the edges to look worn, and did a little beating on it with a hammer and various other metal objects. Then, after reading about this method, I soaked a steel wool pad in some vinegar for about 2 hours, and used the vinegar as a stain for the wood. After about 24 hours it had realized its final lovely tone: a light gray with slight hints of the original color here and there and darker gray wood grain. The vinegar and steel wool seem to have some kind of reaction together, and then that mixture creates a reaction with the tannins in the wood. It turned out exactly as I had hoped. If parts were cheaper, I’d probably make lots of these for no good reason.. but the flanges (and I needed 12 of them) were almost $9 each. Cheaper than buying a comparable shelf or tv stand though, and I get the satisfaction of having built my very first piece of furniture. Oh, and the tv is new for me. I haven’t had one in years and swore I never would. Never say never. It is nice to kick back and watch something here and there. No cable hooked up to it, but I do have a Roku device which lets me stream SPACEBALLS! And PBS Nature! And lots of other things… It’s mystifying. Til next time…
by ruralpearl | Jan 9, 2014 | Music I Like
I took a brief hiatus from most work for a bit there.. Now back to it full tilt in the new year. I’ve got an illustration job on my plate, a couple new licensing deals in the works, some design work that I’m looking forward to digging into, a couple more commissions to finish up, plus restocking a few vendors, and working on my Omaha exhibit. The year is off to a great start, I must say, not to mention I survived the arctic vortex!
by ruralpearl | Jan 3, 2014 | News & Events
I’m this month’s featured artist at Dundee Gallery in Omaha, NE, starting today with their monthly artwalk. They have lots of new prints and 9 of my originals on hand. Please stop by and check them out. 4916 Underwood Ave. Check the Facebook event listing here for hours and details: https://www.facebook.com/events/233474663489002/
