Love What You Do February 2023 Newsletter |
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Hello, Art and Design Friends!Do you love Valentine's Day? Or maybe not so much? I see this holiday as a celebration of love, which comes in a myriad of forms, whether it's adoration, admiration, or appreciation. Whether you love this holiday or not, I sincerely hope you're finding activities, experiences and people to love this month and all year long. I feel fortunate to love what I do. I express my love of nature through a unique painting style that moves beyond a landscape into a stylistic embrace of the emotion ignited by a hike, an exhale, a transient experience, or a simple moment of relaxation in a special place. I love helping people develop a business brand that best captures their values, quality, and journey. And I appreciate connecting with others over a shared meal – food is love. May you love what you do, and do what you love. I respect your inbox, and you're always welcome to unsubscribe from this mailing list at the bottom of this email. Take care, Cindy |
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My Funny Valentine Love should be fun... and expressive! This 30" x 40" acrylic painting is a playful expression of Valentine's Day, consisting of many pet names written in the background and partially painted over. What's your favorite pet name? Drop by the Smiley Building ArtRoom at 1309 E. 3rd Ave in Durango to be inspired by people creating what they love — paintings, jewelry, pottery or even cute macaroons at Smiley Cafe. You'll find a wealth of gifts for that special someone, or a treat for yourself! "My Funny Valentine" 30" x 40" | acrylic on canvas | | |
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Violet Mae Upholstery Don't you just love people who create sustainable goods? Emily Lloyd, owner and vintage furniture curator of Violet May Upholstery is passionate about finding new life for discarded, heirloom, and consignment furniture. Her flair for color and unexpected fabric combinations is a joy to behold! We had such fun developing her brand and website together last year. Her desire was to have an elegant, colorful website to feature her uniquely beautiful creations. We even created several different logo variations, each "upholstered" in a different fabric pattern on each page of her site. |
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Learn more about Emily's work at her Violet Mae website, and experience how unforgettable repurposed furniture can be. Vintage. Sustainable. Unforgettable. | | |
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Max's Red Chile My husband and I fell in love in a New Mexico kitchen, and his red chile recipe played no small part in stealing my heart (for those who know my Scott, "Max" is an old nickname). In New Mexico, chile is savored on everything... breakfast eggs, lunch tacos and dinner enchiladas. I may be biased, but I believe this is the best red chile recipe you'll make. May you find love in what food you share this month! | | |
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Durango First Friday Psst... there's something exciting in the air! The ArtRoom Collective and other Durango galleries and businesses are developing First Friday — each month, participating businesses will take part with an art crawl, local goods, live music, and real food. Several movers and shakers in town are abuzz with ideas... stay tuned for more developments! The ArtRoom Collective
First Friday March Art Crawl FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2023
4 PM – 7 PM Come talk with local artists, be inspired by creative work, or buy a local, handcrafted item for yourself or for someone special! The Smiley Cafe will be open for a warm beverage, a meal or a treat, and live music will accompany the evening. And speaking of Violet Mae, March's featured artist is Emily Lloyd of Violet Mae Upholstery! She'll demonstrate reupholstering a vintage footstool with vibrant new fabric around 5:30pm. The ArtRoom Collective at The Smiley is a diverse, working studio gallery where artists create, collaborate and share their passion with the community. | | |
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My Smiley Building ArtRoom studio is small but mighty, containing works in progress, finished art pieces, and items to purchase. It's my place to develop my personal artistic style, explore mediums, and share my passion of pursuing beauty in our world. I welcome you to visit my online art portfolio or drop by the Smiley Building ArtRoom to say hello when you're downtown. Have a Happy New Year! I hope to see you soon. Warmly, Cindy |
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