Yesterday I made one last attempt at finding a dress for the wedding next Friday at the shopping mecca in Rosenberg with no success so knowing this was the probable outcome, I brought my light green tunic top with me and went to the other Evil Empire (Hobby Lobby) to see if I could find some fabric to make a simple gathered skirt to wear with it and I did.
The other thing I was looking for was some plain black flats and I found some at Famous Footwear, Naturalizers, which I love, but they only had sizes 7 and 8 and I need a 7 1/2. I'll order them online but they won't come in time for the wedding but I remembered a pair of blue suede sandals I bought at a resale shop and haven't worn since I quit working at the antique store that will do just fine.
Also yesterday I received my copy of a new book on Pate de Verre, the glass casting technique that I employ and am represented in in the contemporary artist section. Only 20 artists were selected internationally, only 7 of which are from the US (with two of those listing other countries as well) and I am one of them. I'm thrilled and honored to be in such a gorgeous book when there are so many artists here in the US that they could have included. I know one of the authors personally, we got to know each other back when I was more productive and had more galleries that did Glass Collector's Weekend and SOFA, but had no idea that the other author who lives in the UK knew of me. As I've mentioned before, I'm not very prolific, making only a few pieces a year and some years none at all and I'm only represented by one medium tier gallery and not really looking for others.
Between the etched glass and the pate de verre, this is the 10th book we have work published in.
Now I have to vacuum the floor so I can lay out my fabric and start cutting the pieces for the skirt.
That will be a fine outfit.
ReplyDeleteAnd how cool and what an honor to be in that book! You are amazing, Ellen.
"Only 20 artists were selected internationally, only 7 of which are from the US (with two of those listing other countries as well) and I am one of them." Way to go!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on being in such distinguisher company. What a thrill.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! What an honor to be included, but then your work is very special, so it's honor earned. Did you know you were going to be featured in the book? Did they send you a copy of the book? So very cool... and speaking of cool, your wedding outfit looks great. Love the blues. Everything looks so coordinated. Have fun at the wedding!
ReplyDeleteI did know, I provided the copy and the images. I didn't know so few artists would be included. This was all before covid so the book and the publishing kept getting pushed back.
DeleteEllen, this is fantastic! And so well deserved! Congrats to you! Can you do a post showing the 10 books in which your work is represented? That is just so cool! I suspect you might not realize how truly beautiful and special your work is. Thankfully others know it!
ReplyDeleteI guess I could. A couple might be considered coffee table books but mostly they are industry related, how to books and probably some are out of print. That would be my guess anyway.
DeleteI am so pleased you finally get to see yourself in the book. Well done. And your wedding outfit is looking pretty special, too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful honor! It's a terrific way of introducing your work to others. You certainly deserve it. We all know how special your vision is, but others need to get a glimpse of it, too.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your superstar status! Having watched the progress of your latest creation I have no doubt that it is based on merit. Well done! As for the wedding, it must be a real conundrum at times for a woman. I know where my one suit hangs in the closet and that's as far as I have to go to make my selection! Having said that, I will be quite happy not to attend weddings for a while. They wind up costing a fortune. The "worst" one for us was to have travelled to Nova Scotia, with plane fares, car rental and accommodation to contend with, to say nothing of clothing and the wedding gift - and it lasted five months!
ReplyDeleteI come from a very small family but my husband comes from a very big family. As working artists living hand to mouth and raising our own kids we declined to give wedding presents from the get go. Many of his family live in a different city and we considered our being there with fancy dress, the gas to get there and back, and hotel room to be gift enough. Besides people now are already well established with households of their own before they get married, either either two or one if they are already living together. The whole point of wedding presents was to give the young couple just starting out, leaving their parents' home, a start on the basic items to set up household. The weddings we went to, those kids probably already made more money than we did.
DeleteCongratulations to the publication, excellent recognition of your amazing work.
ReplyDeleteI love your colour choices for the outfit, great choice.
Congratulations! That is such a wonderful recognition of your beautiful art work. Wonderful in every way!
ReplyDeleteThe book mention looks amazing! The authors know quality when they see it. I forgot you'd stopped working at the antique store!
ReplyDeleteWell that is very cool - I'm glad other people also know how fabulous you are! Also, that outfit will be great - love the colors!
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Ellen! How nice to have your hard work recognized and shared with the others!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and well deserved! Your work is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteXoxo
Barbara