Paseo smART show January 2011!

Hello everyone!

Just wanted to drop you all a quick note to tell you about the smART show coming to the Paseo Arts Space during January's First Friday artwalk on January 7, 2011. The show is juried and offers "small, original works of art for the beginning collector". Opening night festivities are from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. And, if you cannot make it to the opening, the show runs through January 29, 2011.

The First Friday gallery walk is held on the first Friday and Saturday of every month. The walk starts on Friday at 6pm and lasts until 10pm and on Saturday from 12pm to 6pm. Over 60 artists in more than 17 galleries participate, all within walking distance. Four to six Art Opening Receptions on Friday night showcase the new work of the gallery/studio owners or the work of guest artists. It's an amazing evening and I promise, you won't regret the trip! In addition to all of the fabulous art you will see, there are several fabulous restaurants in the Paseo including Sauced, Picasso's and the Paseo Grill. If you are in the Oklahoma City area, please make ART and the historic Paseo part of your weekend plans!

As a final note, we also wanted to share with you that Diva Dawn was one of the artists juried into the smART show! And, since you are our dedicated blog subscribers, we're sharing her piece with you in advance!

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New Etsy Shop!

Diva Dawn has started her own shop on Etsy! But we want you to know, the Diva De will be starting her own shop soon too! (we'll keep you posted!)

The name of the company is Urban Renewal Designs.

The rowdy and raucious home of the previously
discarded.

My motto is renew, refresh, redesign. Each piece
is a journey
through time.

Every piece has it's own story, from heartbreak to
hardware!

I promise to feed your wanderlust spirit with a
trip through
time from spunky couture to heavy metal...

So sit back, with a gleam in your eye and a little gypsy in your heart,
and join me on your own personal fantastical
journey.

She will be adding new items daily so drop on by and sit a spell! You can find the shop here:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/UrbanRenewalDesigns

I.A.O "Biting the Apple - Cirque Fantastique" 2010

I.A.O. "Biting the Apple - Cirque Fantastique"

***PLEASE BE ADVISED, NUDITY WILL BE DEPICTED IN THIS POST***

We are excited to tell you that Dawn was recently juried into "Biting the Apple - Cirque Fantastique", an erotic art show, at the I.A.O. (Independant Artists of Oklahoma) Gallery in Oklahoma City! It was truly an honor and a privilege for her as only 30 artists were selected for the show! So, we thought we'd share her entry with all of you!







The show was truly a celebration, filled with amazing art, cirque performers, belly dancers, painted performers and music.






(from the I.A.O. website):

Individual Artists of Oklahoma (IAO) will present their 19th annual erotic art show and fetish ball entitled “Cirque Fantastique” on Friday, March 26, and Saturday, March 27, from 7 to midnight, at IAO Gallery, 706 W. Sheridan in the Film Exchange District of Oklahoma City.Over the course of the two nights, this year’s Biting the Apple, “Cirque Fantastique,” will quite literally be a circus of fantasies that aims to explore how our fantasies are reflected in popular culture through movies, literature, and even modern myth. By providing an approachable and safe atmosphere, IAO hopes guests will come together in celebration of our fantasies to gain insights into eroticism through a wide array of individual artwork.








http://iaogallery.org/benefits/bta/2010/BTA2010.html

Art & Soul VEGAS!

I had the most wonderful experience in Vegas! Instead of glitz and glam ... I got to play artiste' (no accentegue -sp? - on blogger for Americans!) LOL. I had a marvelous time learning to beat the heck out of metal with Richard Salley! (He's not only a wonderful teacher but a fabulous human being! You should all meet him!) And, on day 2, I had another wonderful fab experience with Susan Lenart Kazmer! My new favorite color thing is ENAMEL! ... now just to come up with the denero to purchase a kiln! (but, I do have a torch!) Pics to follow soon...

On the home front, we are launching our Divine Design Team! (I know the name is a little cliche however, I'm working on something cooler so bear with me...) ha ha! Please look for our fabulous bunch of International, artistic babes on the Divas website today!

Plus, shh, our website is in the re-design process... we are super excited and wanted to sneak out a peak but... it could be a month or so before it's finished... let's just say, we are loving it and hope you will too!

Gypsy, Rebel & Diva Love to all!

NEW NEWSLETTER!

Fabulous/AMAZING/ CrAZy Specials in our next newsletter! If you don't subscribe... you should! And, the extra special part is, even if you don't, for this month only, you just need a friend to forward it to you!

love, dance, create!

xoxoxo
Dawn & De
the Divas D'Este!

"Hold It" Show! Paseo

Just so you all know.... Diva Dawn MADE IT! I'm in the show & I won an award! If you are in the OKC area, please drop in and see us!

Paseo holds 2009 container show | OKG Scene.com

Paseo holds 2009 container show OKG Scene.com

Scars

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Diva Dawn decided to stick her toe in the water and enter a juried art show at the Paseo in Oklahoma City... Everyone please cross your fingers that my scarred lady gets in!

She's made of barbed wire and "contains" an icy (chandelier crystal) metal mesh heart.

The show is called "Hold It" - The Container Show.

Theme
Inspired and sponsored in part by artist Michi Susan, this Paseo Arts Association juried
exhibition CHALLENGES artists to create a mixed media, three-dimensional container of some type. The judge will look at originality and how well the artist interprets the idea of containment.

Opening Reception
Friday, November 6, 6-10pm

If you are in Oklahoma City, please come!

Paseo Arts Association
3022 Paseo
Oklahoma City, OK 73103

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New Items for Fall at www.divasdeste.com !!!

Just a quick note to let you all know that some fabulous new & fun collage sheets are available on the "new items" page of our website! And, if you are a newsletter subscriber, watch your email for a terrific bonus!

Love, Dance, Art!

The Divas D'Este ~ Dawn & De ~

NEW FABULOUS & DAZZLING!

You'll never believe how TRES COOL & CHIC the newest "thing" from Divas D'Este is!

Diva De has outdone herself again and is making amazing fabric covered, crazy quilted, exquisitly adorned cuff bracelets! (They even have fabric on the inside of the cuff!) I have already grabbed one of them for myself I LOVE them so much!

She put so much time into these it's crazy! All the adornments you see are hand done and, she's used some of Divas D'Este's fabulous images on fabric!

They are so new ... I'm not sure if she even has a name for these beauties yet!

They will be on our website or etsy soon (I'll blog again and let you know which...) however, if you just can't wait... drop us an email at divasdeste@yahoo.com and I'm sure we can arrange to get one right out to you!

We hope you LOVE these as much as we do!

Peace, Love and Art!

Dawn & De

The Divas D'Este ~

Illustration Friday!

In addition to playing with my favorite new little translation thingy... I have been trying to get back into "doing" art on a regular basis... I have started a new little series of mixed media collages, (which I will start posting as soon as I'm finished with the first one...out of seven) however, I have been toying with the idea of joining the fray at Illustration Friday, and this week I plan to take on the theme for the very first time!

The theme for this week is "Magnify" ~ Should be a fun theme to tackle ~ don't you think?

If you are feeling stuck, uninspired or full of artistic greatness... I suggest you join the fun! You can find their fantistic blog by clicking on the words "Illustration Friday" above or on their lovely little link below!

Create & Enjoy!
Dawn & De
The Divas D'Este ~

Translation Party!

I found this really fun and cool site called "Translation Party"! You put in any phrase you like in English and the site translates it to Japanese and back again until you get a really funny translation! ~ An ode to Google translation which isn't always so accurate! ;)

I put in one of my favorite sayings: "Well behaved women rarely make history!" and this is what I got...

well behaved women rarely make history

into Japanese: よく女性の行儀のほとんど歴史を作る

back into English: Most of the well-behaved women make history well

back into Japanese: よく女性の行儀のほとんどは歴史を作る

back into English: Most well-behaved women make history

back into Japanese: 最もよく女性の歴史を作る行儀

back into English: Best-behaved women make history

back into Japanese: 最高の女性の歴史を作る行儀

back into English: Best-behaved women make history

Equilibrium found!
You've done this before, haven't you.

See? It's a hoot! Try it yourself on your own favorite phrase!
xoxo Dawn & De

Translation Party

Translation Party

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Saturday Arts in OKC!

Hello again everyone!

My last post gave you the "down low" on a totally groovy opening at Istavan gallery on Friday night. But, if you can't make it, or, you would LOVE to saturate yourself in the arts this weekend, here's another fab art thing to do on Saturday night!

This soiree benefits Youth and Family Services which seeks to make a difference in the lives of young people through increased confidence, supporting family life, and furthering community. From counseling to temporary residential services, Youth and Family Services offers a variety of services for troubled youth and their families.

This is a one weekend art exhibit featuring the art of 26 super fab artists! The artist reception is Saturday night, August 15th, which is free and open to the public, and you are all invited!

There's no requirement that you purchase anything to attend, although it is for a spectacular cause!

The Mission

Where: Norick Art Center, Oklahoma City University
Street: NW 26th St. and Blackwelder Ave., OKC (on the campus of Oklahoma City University!)
When: 6p.m. - 8p.m.

Hope to see you all there!
Dawn & De

Friday Night Arts in the CITY!

If you live in the Oklahoma City area, there is a fabulous gallery opening tonight at Istavan Gallery, 1218 North Western, OKC, that you just MUST attend!

Enjoy a warm summer evening of art from Christina Kovash, Dan Garrett and Ann Powell. The gallery’s new art installation will preview with an artists’ reception August 14 from 6 to 10 p.m. and an open house on August 15 and 16 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The show will continue through October 31.The opening reception is free, open to the public and will include entertainment, light hors d'oeuvres and beverages. Visitors can also observe glass blowing demonstrations by artists at Blue Sage Studio.


When: Friday, August 14, 2009 6:00pm - 10:00 p.m.
Where: Istvan Gallery at Urban Art
1218 N Western
Oklahoma City, OK

Diary of a Crafty Chica: REPOST: Finding Your Signature Style

Diary of a Crafty Chica: REPOST: Finding Your Signature Style

New Year, New Location, New Stuff to do!

Hello Everyone!

I'm so terribly sorry we have been remiss in posting but the world has gotten in the way of late... so very much to tell... and, I will, over the coming weeks! However, I thought I'd drop a quick note and say I am starting a new adventure today... I'm meeting with a brand new book club in my brand new city... I'm really very nervous as I only know one of the girls and I am sort of walking in blind... but, she is so much fun and so sweet I'm sure it will be GREAT! (I'm practicing "The Secret" --- can you tell?!) haha! I'll post again tomorrow and let you all know how it goes! Wish me luck!

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