tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81443069113180172352024-03-13T00:45:57.769-05:00The Dreaming Bear Art StudioDori Patrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00333835843628976198noreply@blogger.comBlogger225125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144306911318017235.post-87890991195408324682015-09-30T08:47:00.000-05:002015-09-30T08:47:08.709-05:00Art Journal Junkie Hangout Has ReturnedHowdy friends! We took the summer off, but we are back in the swing of things with our monthly Art Journal Junkies Hangout!!! Last night was a blast with 10, count 'em, TEN journalers in attendance! Was such a blast, and we all created something fabulous and unique in our books!!! Join us again in October....Tuesday, October 27th at 6pm. <br />
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<br />Dori Patrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00333835843628976198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144306911318017235.post-71134930571695923632014-12-01T13:23:00.001-06:002014-12-01T13:23:54.692-06:00Postcard swap with iHanna!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hey there! I recently had a little bit of fun getting my "art" on! </div>
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I created a batch of ten postcards for<a href="http://www.ihanna.nu/postcard-swap/"> iHanna's winter 2014 postcard swap!</a> They are going all over the United States, and one is going over the great pond, to the UK. I was feeling the pink vibe, so ran with it. These are recycled gift cards....a style I no longer use in our store. They had a glossy coat, so I gave them a light sanding, and a base coat of gesso. There are scribbles with crayons, acrylic paint, irridescent inks, collage papers, and more. Oh yes, and washi tape! Cannot forget the washi tape! </div>
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Taking them to the post office this afternoon!!! Can't wait to see what I will receive in exchange! THANK YOU, iHanna, for this FUN swap!!!</div>
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<br />Dori Patrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00333835843628976198noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144306911318017235.post-80802029374431022202014-09-26T08:59:00.002-05:002014-09-26T09:00:00.999-05:00Peace Totem Workshop!<br />
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Behold! The lovely ladies who attended our Peace Totem painting workshop last night! We had FUN! We painted, stamped, stenciled, and giggled. And we love pumpkin muffins! THANK YOU, ladies for joining our night of merry making! Dori Patrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00333835843628976198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144306911318017235.post-48237333536386051232014-09-24T10:37:00.002-05:002014-09-24T10:37:59.049-05:00Thank you GE Capital!We had a BLAST yesterday hosting the fabulous folks from GE Capital for their team outing/fun day! Everyone was so much fun to be with, and so creative too! Just look at all the great creations they came up with! <br />
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<br />Dori Patrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00333835843628976198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144306911318017235.post-79002651897885624472014-09-09T08:21:00.000-05:002014-09-09T08:21:25.360-05:00Dori's Solo Art Show at Barnes and Noble<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello local friends! I have been honored to be named the "artist of the month" at our local Barnes and Noble store here in Cedar Rapids! Many brand new, colorful pieces of art are hanging for you to enjoy while you sip your coffee in the café! Please stop by and have a peek, and let me know which one you like best. I love hearing that. And yes, most pieces will be for sale at the end of the month. Let me know if there is something you're interested in! Cheers, Dori</div>
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Last week we finished up our last session of Summer Art Camp, and it was really great! We made abstract paintings, mini "muses" out of clay, a mosaic frame, and a paper collage on recycled book covers. The kiddos that came to camp this summer were really near and dear to my heart. They were little people who truly love making with their hands, and they were so brave in their expression. Truly a joy to work with!!! Looking forward to planning more weekend workshops this fall and winter, to keep the momentum going! Dori Patrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00333835843628976198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144306911318017235.post-64990812842297880592014-07-06T10:14:00.003-05:002014-07-06T10:14:17.606-05:00Having fun in the Art Journal<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello there! I've been really trying to make my art journaling and altered books a daily practice. </div>
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Practice, practice, practice! </div>
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Isn't that what your teachers/coaches/parents told you to do if you wanted to be accomplished at something? They were so right! Even if I can only spare a few minutes, I try to lay down a little color.....</div>
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Wow! What a blast!!! Yesterday I taught a FUN group of kids the basics of altered art books! </div>
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We discussed how to pick the right book for you. (One boy in the class got a book about how to make laser guns...he was in heaven! Ha!!) We discussed how to glue and prep the pages, and then I showed them some fun and fast techniques for laying down backgrounds. We painted with stencils, and we collaged with papers. SO MUCH FUN, and I thank the <a href="http://www.marionpubliclibrary.org/">Marion Public Library</a> for inviting me to teach this medium, which is so near and dear to me. I truly am IN LOVE with art journaling and altering books and it's such a joy to share it with others.</div>
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Our first session of ART CAMP 2014 came to a close this morning, and I was so sad to see these girls go! I had so much fun spending time with them, creating all sorts of magic in The Dreaming Bear Studio! We painted, we collaged, we did a mini mosaic, and we played with some mediums you don't usually see around here. We listened to music, and had a snack or two. It was great to see each individual's personality come out in their work. I am so lucky to do what I do!!! SUCH FUN!!!</div>
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<br />Dori Patrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00333835843628976198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144306911318017235.post-12561584911249865162014-06-07T22:14:00.000-05:002014-06-07T22:58:31.607-05:00A Little Art Journaling on a Rainy Afternoon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
It was a quiet afternoon in the studio on this rainy day, so <a href="http://ohriginal.blog.com/">my friend, Erin</a> stopped by. We got to chatting....and naturally, our hands became twitchy, so I pulled out a couple of my altered books, and we played around with paints, inks and water soluble crayons. Good times!!! </div>
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Erin created these two Monet-ish pieces. </div>
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there were LOTS of luscious layers....she's into that. :-)</div>
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I ended up with this weird monster/flower/thingy/guy. He makes me happy.</div>
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Join us this Mother's Day for some fun in the art studio with your favorite Mom, Nana, Granny, or Auntie!! We will be open SUNDAY MAY 11th from 12-4 so you can spend some quality time with someone who makes a positive difference in your life!!!</div>
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Hello!!! February is here. Lord help me....the winter despair is setting in. </div>
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My sweet friend Denise stopped by the studio and "arted around" with me today! After working on a little painted table for the store (which I forgot to snap a photo of, darn it!), we pulled out our art journals and played around....and it was a blast!!!</div>
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Howdy! It's Monday! Monday is usually my day for shenanigans. We are closed at the store, and it's my day for running errands and getting oddball things done. I ran out today with the dogs to get them a toenail clipping, and get Bosco boy updated on his shots. After bringing them back home, I went on a date with myself. I picked up a few crafty/creative books at the library, had a yummy coffee, and shopped around for some items I need for some upcoming large projects. But what did I do?? I hesitated! I didn't pull the trigger and buy the items I saw...and I'm now regretting this. I wish I had purchased them. Cuz now that I've thought about it, I realize how they can work. ARGH. Now I have to go back out in the cold to get them. DUMB. </div>
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While realizing that I should've bought said items, I had some time to play with my new Gelli plate. LORD, do I LOVE ME SOME Gelli printing!!! EEEEK! Above is a pic of my favorite one so far. Like it? I still have a lot to learn about layering/masking/etc...but it's so much fun to play!!! Now I gotta get the gumption up to go back out in this cold. </div>
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Hi again! Are you cold? I'm cold! It's freezing! It's so cold! Chilly. Brrrrr. Yikes, so cold! Brrrrr. Did I mention that it's a bit nippy? Sooooo....I'm over winter, how about you?? We returned from the Windy City Gift Show on Tuesday night. Soooo glad to be home. I know they tell you that you should always be positive and happy when talking about how things went, but it just was not the case. The traffic was SLOW....the weather was cold....it was a LONG show. I've always gotta put a positive spin on it...you know me....so I will say that we made a few good contacts that I hope will become fruitful over the year. The people who get what I'm doing, really GET IT. I love those people. Everyone else.....meh. And the "meh" people are not worth dealing with while I wait another 8-10 hours for a good one to come around. </div>
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Soooo....I've come to conclusion that going after new wholesale customers is going to be done the new and improved way....searching them out in person and on the internet. I truly believe that the age of certain trade shows is passing. Everything is just too damn easy to do in your jammies, with a laptop!!! Heck, that's how I buy for my store and studio!!! With the exception of the CHA show, of course! That show is worth every penny, because every where you turn, there are talented, vibrant artists showing you how to use all of the new products! LOVE THAT!</div>
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Speaking of new products!! By the end of the first day, Lovin Man helped me to see that we just needed to enjoy ourselves while we were there for the long haul. He's good like that...much more patient than I. So he took me to Blick, and I got some goodies! Just a few, including a Gelli Plate! I still haven't played with it...I'm hoping to this weekend. So exciting! I spent a lot of time in the hotel room watching videos of folks making fabulous prints with their Gelli plate! </div>
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I've been back on a creative tear, as of late. Here are some pages from my journals that I did on New Year's Day. Just having lots of fun...playing, stamping, dripping, daubing, gluing, and repeating!<br />
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Busy, busy, busy over here in Dreaming Bear land! We are getting ready to exhibit at the <a href="http://www.windycitygiftshow.com/Content/637.htm">Windy City Gift Show in Chicago</a> this weekend! We will be there Saturday the 18th through Tuesday the 21st in booth 1521! Many items are available for cash and carry, and we will be writing orders too, for future shipments! If you are a shop/gallery owner at market in Chicago this weekend, stop by and see us! I'll have my handsome hubby with me!!! </div>
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We have been swamped making and making and making! Still so much to do, so I'm off on this windy day to get stuff done! </div>
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Hey there! Hope you all had a warm and wonderful holiday! Where is the time going? Next week it's a new year! Eeek! I'm still smooshing paint around. This is a custom piece I did for a customer's birthday. Sorry for the blurry photos. I seriously had a lot of fun doing this....with Dawn's favorite quote included on the canvas. Makes me happy to make folks happy! </div>
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Hope you are all feeling happy and healthy during this final week of 2013! XOXO!Dori Patrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00333835843628976198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144306911318017235.post-9986474336566478712013-12-15T06:55:00.000-06:002014-02-24T21:30:44.383-06:00Hi Dani!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello guys! My dear sweet friend Dani "not so gently" reminded me that it was time to get my blog updated more often. HA! So DANI, this post's for you!!! :-) We have been in the thick of busy-ness that past few weeks. I've taken a break from my derby playing pastime, to make more time for taking care of my business during these precious weeks of getting into the black. I miss the skating, and the sweating.....so will be back at it after the first of the year. Funny how just a few weeks off can really make a difference. <br />
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I've been blessed with plenty of work to do......still a couple of special projects to finish this week....and I've been waiting for some last minute shipments of merchandise to arrive....each day it doesn't arrive is painful. Shipping/mailing is so slow these days. <br />
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Balance. Always striving and struggling to find balance. Finding that I often give up one thing for another, only to find there still is no balance and harmony. But I am enjoying just concentrating on MAKING with my hands. Always have loved that. Always will. I have more to share soon, but I better get back at it. Using all spare moments to make just a few more items. Cheers, hope you are all warm and cozy. And....LOVE YOU DANI!!!!!Dori Patrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00333835843628976198noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144306911318017235.post-69615452625512860312013-11-24T14:04:00.002-06:002014-02-24T21:31:23.761-06:00Back from Des Moines Gift Mart<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello again friends! Last night we returned from the Des Moines Junior League Gift Mart! Here are a few pictures of the goodies we were selling at the show. Our Thursday night preview night was kind of a bummer, because of the ice and bad weather, but things gradually picked up on Friday, and Saturday was great! So, thank you, Des Moines for always being so kind to us, and for supporting what we do! </div>
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The Christmas ornaments were a new thing for me to make....glass, with glitter inside, and painted designs on the outside. I stamped the words on this time, which gave them a quirky look I want to make more of!</div>
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Everyone also raved about my two old painted "heart" windows. They sold to a wonderful woman who will give them a good home. The windows were gifted to me by my neighbors across the street.....I just love how they turned out. I kind of miss them! Must see if I can find some more windows like this! </div>
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And here is a pic of my goofy, lovin man, eating a grape. He was so much help...always sweet and friendly with my customers, and always patient with me. He's a keeper.</div>
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Hi friends! I completed another <a href="http://www.ihanna.nu/postcard-swap/">iHanna postcard swap</a>, and it was a blast!!! Thought I would give you a little peek at my completed ten cards. The inspiration for my theme was a college yearbook from the late fifties. I've got this perfect sized circle punch that cuts out their adorable faces quite nicely. I've done a few mixed media projects with these faces so far, and thought, why not add them to my postcards!?</div>
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I am also on a bit of a sailboat kick....simple, happy little boats with perky sails make me smile. These cards are made of paper mache, nice and sturdy. They hold up well to my layers, which include an old map glued down to the background, assorted acrylics, more papers, water soluble crayons, ink pens, and pencils. I stamped the letters, which was a lot of fun, and kind of a different look for me!</div>
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I have received just a couple of the ten cards that are coming to me....when I get them all, I'll share them with you, as well as links to the artists, when available. This really is a fun project...a great way to stretch your creative muscle.....please join us next time! The more the merrier!!! </div>
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Thank you,<a href="http://www.ihanna.nu/"> iHanna</a> for organizing this fabulous connection to other creative beings!</div>
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