dug Nap

Original drawings by dug Nap are now available online in the Studio STK Flat File Art Inventory. If you live around Burlington, you have most likely seen dug's clever prints. His drawings, however, are harder to find.



Studio STK now has an exclusive representation of these fabulous drawings, and we encourage you to make one your own - when they are discovered by the rest of the world they are going to go like mad!

For immediate release...

Studio STK announces an exciting exhibition of Digital Paintings by Andrew Reach. The show, entitled “Whimsies, Conflicts and Desires,” will open with a reception on September 28th from 6 to 9 PM; the exhibition will run through October 22 2007 at Studio STK, 12 North St. in Burlington Vermont.

Andrew Reach was a successful architect in California and Florida, until a crippling illness forced him to leave his work. As a continued outlet for his creativity, and a therapeutic practice to combat pain, Andrew began painting digitally – using computer graphics programs to create worlds of his own. Andrew’s work has been influenced by his renowned architectural pursuits (in addition to several private residences in Los Angeles and Miami, he designed the Miami Courthouse and the University of Miami’s Frost Museum), as well as the hardships and joys of his life. His works, printed at sizes of up to 72 inches, consist of photographs mingled with colors and forms, and nearly always include his carefree “whimsies” – expressions of the artist’s continued spirit in the face of intense pain. Ranging from intricate patterns to psychedelic swirls of intense color, all of these works surpass their paper boundaries to create mesmerizing and compelling experiences for the viewer.

We look forward to seeing you at this amazing show!

Flat File

Have a look at our newly operating online selection of Fine Art. We call it our internet flat file. More will be added shortly, when we recover from the excitement of the new installation exhibit presently under construction and to be unveiled this Friday evening... (Abby Manock, "BAG TAG: Expisode Back Home," check it out at Gallery Studio STK).

For now, browse (and buy? why not!) the lovely pieces by Ira Cummings, Barbara Nedd, and S.R. Wild. Then come back again later and see some more!

(Remember, no Art-to-Go this month. Go to Burlington's South End Art Hop instead!)

In my absence...

hello all! Sorry for the disappearance. I am actually travelling in Belize at the moment, teaching art at a summer camp with a Methodist Church group. Today we had our first day of teaching, and I had two groups of about 20 or so students making journal books. If any of you crafty people have terrific ideas for keeping large groups of very young children busy, entertained, and under control, by all means send 'em along!

Meanwhile, back at Studio STK... our second Studio STK Art-to-Go DIY Show and Sell is accepting registrations. Since I am so far away, I really am a bit out of the loop as to what exactly has been happening so far, but I am going to invite Sage - SSTK owner - to update us all on the state of things. I will be back before the next show, and I just hope I don't spend all my money down here, since I am sure there will be so many tempting handcrafted goodness for sale right in Vermont.

Here's to hoping you are all well! See you in August!

Beautiful things

In addition to our lovely guest vendors, Studio STK's Art-to-Go Shop will be open for business this Friday evening, with such wonderful items for sale as these beaded earrings by Jen Berger...



And handmade paper jewelry from Portland, Maine, design studio Ember Grove...



We also have some special surprises for the evening... well, I doubt they will be surprises long. Check back tomorrow (I just can't keep a secret!)

Getting ready...

Updates and Goodies for you!

I updated The List, adding links and the last vendor additions. Now, we wait for the big day! Posters for the event can be downloaded in PDF form here. Please feel free to distribute them wherever you may go! I will be doing the same.

Also, if you are the owner of a blog, website, or other form of updateable online property, I have made an Art-to-Go DIY Show and Sell button by which you can proclaim your participation. Get it here or paste this block of code into your site:

<a href="http://www.studiostk.com/blog/blog.html"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: image;" src="http://www.studiostk.com/blog/uploaded_images/arttogobutton.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>

Thanks so much to all the vendors! Everyone else... we're looking forward to meeting you on the 6th of July!

Vendor Spotlight: Claire Barrett

I personally think this necklace from WIlliston jewelry designer Claire Barrett is just terrific -



Clever and unique, the small pendants - each featuring a braille dot symbol - make a beautiful overall design as well! See more of Claire's work on July 6...

The Roster

Here is our official list (with the possibility of a couple additions) for July 6 Art-to-Go DIY Show and Sell:::

Kacey Boone, SubsixStudios
Joanne Kalisz, Happy Fantastic
Erinn Simon, Urban Farmgirl
Sara Davie, Eye Candy VT
Donna Underwood-Owens, The Vermont Animal Whisperer
Amy LaDona McGraw
George Breisch Gonzalez
Anthony Russo and family
Claire Barrett
APR Music

If you know any low-key acoustic musicians who would like to play some tunes, get them in touch with me!

On a side note, I have been experiencing some technical difficulties, so if you signed up for the mailing list any time before today, it probably did not go through. Sorry about that, but if you sign up again, I will make sure you are added!

Update:::

The next installment of our "vendor spotlight," here is a sneak peek at Joanne Kalisz' ever-so-adorable "Happy Fantastic" items...

Wow.

That's all I can say! We have had just a terrific response, so much that we have to close registration for this month so we still have room for shoppers! If you had your heart set on participating, but didn't get your registration in (for all you who have it on the way, I know who you are, don't worry!), let me know and I will put you on the waiting list for next month.

That's right. Same time, same place, in August!

Also, make sure you sign up for our mailing list (over on the right) to keep updated on Art-to-Go News and Events!

So much excitement!

So I think this Art-to-Go DIY Show and Sell is going to be a blast! We have had tons of great responses (emails are coming in just as fast as I can answer them - makes me feel very important!!) from local crafters and artisans and I am looking forward to letting you know a bit about each.

First in the door with a confirmation was Kacey Boone of SubSixStudios right here in Burlington. Kacey makes really lovely jewelry and accessories, I just love her color combinations.

There is still (increasingly limited) space, so if you are interested, email me right away and I will send off a registration form!

An Announcement

I am announcing this tonight -



More information will be coming along shortly, or feel free to stop in at Studio STK (12 North St. Burlington), call (802.657.3333) or email (amanda@studiostk.com)! And ofcourse, if you come tonight, you can be the very first to know!