Art & Soul Gallery

ONE FINAL DAY, SUNDAY 11/27

noreply@blogger.com (Art & Soul Gallery) — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 22:21:00 +0000

SUNDAY IS ART & SOUL GALLERY'S LAST DAY IN BUSINESS
open from 11AM to 5PM, 650-375-1306

Utility table $20

Various black Intermetro shelf units are $50 each

Various antique pine tables and armoires are $100 each

Feng Shui supplies, $2,500 worth (3 boxes) for $100

MUST DRIVE IT AWAY SUNDAY

IT IS TIME FOR OUR 'WRAP IT UP' SALE

noreply@blogger.com (Art & Soul Gallery) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:14:00 +0000

Saturday, November 19, our final sale begins. Everything left in the shop will sell at serious liquidation prices. Think of it as a 'no REASONABLE offer refused' sale. Kind of like a garage sale. This sale will continue through Wednesday November 23. On Friday, November 25, we'll be moving the furniture out, donating the leftovers and shutting the doors. FIN.

My heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you.

MONDAY NOVEMBER 14

noreply@blogger.com (Art & Soul Gallery) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:41:00 +0000

ALL CONSIGNED GOODS WILL BE RETURNED TO THEIR OWNERS BY END OF DAY FRIDAY 11/18, DRASTICALLY REDUCING AVAILABLE STOCK TO ITEMS OWNED BY ART & SOUL GALLERY.

UNTIL THEN THEY ARE 40% OFF

THERE WILL BE NO FURTHER REDUCTIONS IN THE PRICE OF THESE CONSIGNED ITEMS.

A wee bit of clarification: As of end-of-day Friday November 18:

95% of the jewelry will be gone from the shop
Almost all of the scarves will be gone
Almost all of the purses will be gone
My paintings will be sold at the nonnegotiable FULL price

I own all of the display furniture so it will be available until we close. The various merchandise items remaining in the shop on Saturday, November 19 will be further reduced in price.

ART & SOUL THIS WEEK (11/13 - 11/19)

noreply@blogger.com (Art & Soul Gallery) — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 19:44:00 +0000

40% OFF ALL MERCHANDISE WITH A BAR-CODE ON IT'S PRICE TAG

We are accepting cash and checks only.

We'll be gone by Wed November 30.

ART & SOUL THIS WEEK

noreply@blogger.com (Art & Soul Gallery) — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 17:22:00 +0000

30% OFF all bar-coded items THROUGH SAT NOVEMBER 12.

We are accepting cash and checks only.

We'll be gone by Wed November 30.

STORE FURNITURE FOR SALE

noreply@blogger.com (Art & Soul Gallery) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 02:47:00 +0000

My store displays are for sale so I thought I'd entice you by sending pics of some pieces. Many of them came from my home so they don't look much like store displays. They all have dings and scratches as they have been well-used.

Also, I am taking only cash and checks now so please come loaded.

It seems I have a thing for antique pine.

CHESNEY RHEAUME'S FIRST ARTIST BLOG POST

noreply@blogger.com (Art & Soul Gallery) — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 03:24:00 +0000

I don't even know what to say except thank you for your support over the past 7 years. I'm pulling the plug at the end of November.

Beyond that I'm not yet committing to anything except painting. I'll either continue updating this blog or I'll start another. My new website is www.ChesneyRheaume.com. My new phone number is 650-200-6290. I'll be painting in my living room and anyone is welcome to come see what I'm up to. Just call first.

Everything is on sale, the furniture, lighting, blah blah.

New since last blog:

ART & SOUL AUGUST 2011 BLOG POST

noreply@blogger.com (Art & Soul Gallery) — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 21:53:00 +0000

catch the entire blog @ artandsoulgallery1.blogspot.com

LIQUIDATION SALE

This is not a GOOB sale, it is a 'pay the rent' sale initiated to obviate GOOB. Huh? What?

CASH and CHECKS are by far the best forms of payment for all little businesses.

Isabelle @ All That Glitters is having a huge sale as well. Her situation is much like mine in that she needs an influx of cash to keep her business alive. Her details are:1454 Broadway, Burlingame - (650) 347-7979, allthatglittersburlingame@yahoo.com.

Art & Soul is actively accepting consignment items so please go through your drag (stuff that drags your thoughts down with 'I should get rid of some of this stuff' thoughts). People are bringing in a wide range of quality things for resale. The selection is more varied now than it was when I was purchasing for resale and selling more original art.

PARTIAL LIST OF WHAT WE WILL ACCEPT

donations (nope, not too proud to accept largess)
purses, wallets and like accessories
jewelry that is clean, complete and of quality
watches that obviously work
inspirational goods
small furniture like tables, desks, etc.
mirrors
lamps
candles and candle holders
art
picture frames
girly glass things like hearts and perfume bottles
vases, bowls, platters
cookie jars
piggy banks
steins
bookends
designer quality desk items
various well-crafted decor, feminine and kitchen/dining items

PARTIAL LIST OF WHAT WE WILL NOT. ACCEPT

damaged goods
soiled goods
inferior quality goods
jewelry that is in poor condition or junky
watches that don't tick
clothing
shoes
appliances
ashtrays
baskets
books
flower pots
kitchen gadgets
pots and pans
memorabilia
souvenirs
single china pieces unless you want to give them away
silver plate unless you want to give it away
body products such as lotion
large or rickety furniture

COST-CUTTING MEASURES NOW IN PLACE

We are charging $1 per gift packaging. Recycled packaging is free of charge.
Special orders require a non-refundable deposit.
The shipping charges for special orders are incurred by the customer.
We are accepting used bubble wrap (not peanuts) and bags.

These are examples of a small portion of once-loved things in the shop. In addition there is jewelry, purses and a bucket-load of other goods.

Mom and Dad, this is a partiall map of CT on which the artist drew a picture of the Griswold Inn. Neat, huh.

Boxes

Vintage pitchers

Original paintings

Huge wall sconce candle holder

Service for 8

Candle holders

Stools

Mirrors

These are the paintings that I painted since my last post in January.

end of july blog post

ART & SOUL JANUARY 2011 BLOG POST

noreply@blogger.com (Art & Soul Gallery) — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 05:20:00 +0000

Heart # 64

The full blog can be seen at artandsoulgallery1.blogspot.com

HAPPY & CONTENTED NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOURS

There are many good things to focus on this year if you can dig deep enough to find them.

I need to clear out the shop to make room for the increasing influx of once-loved goods. To accomplish this it makes sense to offer a discount on select merchandise. Lets say 30% off. I don't think I'm going to represent Fire & Light any longer so my current stock can go, glass pumpkins, glass fountains, fine art (artists will be coming to pick it up soon so I might as well sell what I can prior to), some prints, various and sundry stuff.... I didn't know the exact meaning of sundry so I just looked it up and it means various. So I'll be discounting various and various art and merchandise.

The once-loved concept seems to be well received in the neighborhood. I spoke with my psychic, Candyce, about my current situation and among other things she said that the once-loved concept will take hold in a couple of months. I'm ready. She also confirmed that my current shop, as is, is dead. Ouch. I can't linger here.

I will continue to sell some new merchandise; those jewelry, gift and decor items that currently sell well.

This is my first pass at defining what I will accept as once-loved.

small furniture
mirrors
lamps
art
jewelry
nick knacks
purses, wallets and like accessories
vintage dishes & dinnerware
other nice things with a reasonable retail price

This is my first pass at defining what I will probably not accept.

damaged goods
soiled goods
clothing
shoes
cheaply made goods
body products such as lotion
food
large furniture
appliances
baskets

There are a few cost-cutting measures that I am implementing immenently.

pulling the plug on my website
no longer offering gift-wrap type packaging at no cost
no longer offering expensive recycled paper shopping bags at no cost (please offer suggestions on how to handle this without increasing my carbon footprint with plastic bags)
requiring a non-refundable deposit prior to making special orders
charging for shipping on special orders
dumping my fax account
accepting used bubble wrap (not peanuts) and bags

The kinks will work themselves out on their own schedule. Times have changed so I'm rolling with my punches. The bruises are starting to show but I can take a few more.

Thank you so very much for your support and positive thoughts. See you soon.

end of january blog

ART AND SOUL BLOG DECEMBER 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Art & Soul Gallery) — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 17:51:00 +0000

ALRIGHTY THEN, ONE BLINK OF TWO EYES AND DECEMBER IS HERE

TAKE 20% OFF ALL FULL-PRICED ART AND MERCHANDISE IN THE SHOP UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2010.

These are a few of the full-priced gift items in the shop.

12 x 12 French country paintings by local artist Brooke Howie.

Resin sculpture and silly mugs by Novato artist Judie Bomburger.

Copper wall art.

Chimes with bells.

Glass ring holders

Fused glass wind chimes on driftwood.

Purses

Ceramic rattle hearts.

Inspirational decoupage plates.

Scarves.

Small bowls,

Inspirational tumbled marble coasters

Don't forget, we are offering once-loved items now. Thanks to Bill and Denise for taking this seriously and boosting up the shop with beautiful, high-quality, unique prints, jewelry, glass, small furniture and what-not. Items that make affordable gifts.

Let me convey the logistics of once-loved, just in case you want to participate. You bring me QUALITY NON-DAMAGED items of art and decor that you once loved but don't have a place for and don't want to give away. We determine the current value and I mark the sales price at 50% of that. You come away with 1/4 of the current value and I come away with 1/4 of the current value. Once you get over the shock that you will not get anywhere near what you paid for the item, you may find that this is a perfect way to sluice through your extra drag (my friend Charlie's term for stuff). Eventually I will work out how long I am willing to keep these items on the shelves, the planned reduction in price and a contract. Most consignment shops start reducing the price a certain % after the first month and so on. I haven't wrapped my mind around this yet.

It is conceivable, that in today's economy, this is just the ticket for the Broadway neighborhood.

These are a few of the once-loved items in the shop.

Vintage photo in antique frame.

Wee upholstered vanity chair.

Glass hearts.

Fabric art.

Paintings.

Happy holidays to all.

end of December blog post

ART & SOUL BLOG NOVEMBER 2010 (the real November, not the October November)

noreply@blogger.com (Art & Soul Gallery) — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 18:21:00 +0000

OMG, 56 days until Christmas. Speaking of holiday shopping, oh was I?, I suggest shopping early. OK, enough holiday stuff for now. Oh no, not done yet. Please shop outside the malls, locally, at shops that offer American hand-made gifts of art. OK, now I'm done. Really.

Don't forget, this coming Sunday, November 7 from 1 - 5, meet Judy Chamow here at the gallery. Many of you have purchased her original paintings and prints in the past and I suspect you need to add to your collections.

I continue to take in resale items. I am calling them once-loved and the prices are typically pretty reasonable.

Thank you to the oh-so-sophisticated customers who have purchased my paintings lately. Prices on my work will remain way too low for the foreseeable future. Here are pics of last month's masterpieces. They range in size from 5" x 5" to 30" x 48".

Holy crap, did I really finish all these last month? No wonder I have no life.

end of November blog

ART & SOUL BLOG NOVEMBER 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Art & Soul Gallery) — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 20:41:00 +0000

Where do I start? With thanks I think. Thank you, everyone who came to the Phillipa K. Lack opening. It was quite successful. So much so that we're having another opening in November.

Sunday Nov 7 from 1 to 5 PM drop in when you can. Refreshments served. Well, you'll probably have to serve yourselves.

Meet the accomplished San Mateo artist Judy Chamow. Judy will be showing original paintings and prints of varying subject matter from rice fields to exciting abstracts to nostalgic pastels.

After leaving her business career Judy studied art at numerous renown California art institutions, becoming a valued instructor in her own right. Her mediums have included pastel, oil, watercolor, silkscreen, pen and ink, graphite and acrylc.

A significant body of her work resides in the permanent collections of the UC Davis School of Medicine in Sacramento and at Nektar Therapeutics in San Carlos, not to mention the walls of many Art & Soul Gallery patrons.

We have a few new items and artists. First (and in no logical order) is Judith Peterson of Millbrae CA, painter in acrylics. Her works are soft and soothing, leaving the viewer in tranquility. Some compensation for living life's tough days.

Next I'll mention our new $40 bird houses. Completely hand made by Richard Cockroft of Chico CA. There are currently six to choose from, a chalet, a couple of more traditional houses, a castle, a guitar and a set of drums. How clever is that?

I might have mentioned Minal Jeswani in an earlier blog but I want to make sure you know about her mosaics. She is originally from India, and is now living in Redwood City CA. Her mosaics are some of the most interesting ever. They are not made with the usual broken tiles but with beads, glass, precious metal objects, jewels, etc. The photo below does not capture the transparency of the glass tiles or the sparkle of gems and gold.

Last but absolutely not least is Ellen Howard of San Mateo CA. Her medium is oil, creating absolutely lovely floral still lives. They are confident and rich in both content and color. I have been waiting for some time for florals that float my boat. I wait no more.

For the remainder of the year my focus will be on holiday gifts. Lower priced items of quality and originality. Don't forget Art & Soul Gallery for the most unique gifts.

Have a great November.
End of November blog.

LATE SEPTEMBER 2010 POST

noreply@blogger.com (Art & Soul Gallery) — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 16:55:00 +0000

HELLO ALL - Correction, Judy Chamow's opening is on Sunday, November 7.

SALE, SALE, SALE on many items, including my hearts. There may be items that you have coveted but could not afford and now may be your time.

This is a reminder that we are having an opening for master fiber artist Phillipa K. Lack from 1 - 5 on Saturday October 2. We hope to see you then.

Phillipa will be offering silk chiffon scarves and shawls, quilts, bracelets and purses. A few photos follow and more of Phillippa's works can be viewed on her site, www.pkldesigns.com. Click on Galleries to view various categories of work.

Our next scheduled opening will be with artist Judy Chamow on Sunday November 7. More to come about that but here are a couple of pictures of Judy's beautiful work. She offers original works and framed prints.

ART & SOUL GALLERY SEPTEMBER 2010 BLOG

noreply@blogger.com (Art & Soul Gallery) — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 23:04:00 +0000

Hi everyone, I hope you have all been well.

My dear customer Linda Ryan is hosting our next trunk show on Saturday, October 2 from 1PM to 5PM. Please join us to see (and purchase with alacrity (big word alert)) the silk art of fiber artist Phillippa Lack.

Phillipa will be offering silk chiffon scarves and shawls, quilts, bracelets and purses. A few photos follow and more of Phillippa's works can be viewed on her site, www.pkldesigns.com. Click on Galleries to view various categories of work.

About Phillipa and PKL Designs:

PKL Designs is a one-woman fiberart entity, specializing in contemporary fiber art and silk painted creations, hand embroidered, beaded and embellished. Experimentation with various fiber techniques and using them in sometimes unconventional ways is a primary goal.

Distinctive silk painted wall pieces and art quilts reflect the Caribbean heritage and love of color. Always searching for a new idea, and painting with a ‘what if’ attitude, counting missteps as ‘design elements’ that are sometimes more beautiful and interesting than the original concept. Work tends to take on a life of its own, and ideas are followed where they lead.

Large silk painted banners, up to nine feet long, with abstract or representational subjects are favorites, and custom commissions are always welcome.

To nurture the ‘fashionista’ persona, custom silk painted jackets and vests to order are available.

SO,

Please join us for a little art, a little munch, a sip and a hang-about.

end october blog

ART & SOUL GALLERY JULY 2010 BLOG POST

noreply@blogger.com (Art & Soul Gallery) — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:06:00 +0000

HAPPY SUMMER EVERYONE! ENJOY YOUR INDEPENDENCE DAY.

On Friday evening, July 16 from 6 to 8 PM the San Carlos jeweler, Caye Hursey, will be in the shop having a trunk show. Caye's specialty is handcrafted, one of a kind necklaces and earrings made of colorful gemstones and pearls with unique clasps of silver and gold vermeil. Many of you have already started your Caye Hursey collections. We'll have wine and appetizers a-plenty.

We now offer hand-sewn purses designed by Pleasanton artist Mai Doan. Mai has the cutest little drawstring bag called 'Girly Girl', and another called 'Night Out'. Her wooden-handled purses come in two sizes and she offers large over-the-shoulder bags in leather and swede-ish with names like 'Sand Dollar' and 'Quilt'.

Sarita Prasad is putting her children through college with her painting. I'm now selling her hand-painted wine glasses and will soon have prints of her original floral paintings. The glasses come in sets of 2 and are packaged in gift bags on which Sarita has painted like flowers. The flowers are available in a variety of sumptuous colors.

END OF JULY BLOG POST

ART & SOUL GALLERY JUNE 2010 BLOG POST

noreply@blogger.com (Art & Soul Gallery) — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 19:21:00 +0000

June already. Yowza.

Let's have a 20% off sale during June. We'll take 20% off anything that is not already marked down.

This is a new piece by David Chesney entitled 'Peace'. It could perhaps be his most beautiful work to date. It is a large bronze with a price to match.

Judy Bomberger from Novato has joined my little gallery. She has worked with Cirque de Soliel and has an affiliation with the the Beatle's film 'Yellow Submarine'. I first purchased work from her 15 or 20 years ago for my personal collection.

Penny L. Brannon is now showing her work in the shop. I met her when our paths crossed at the pool. I loved the necklace she was wearing and come to find out she had made it with her own 2 little hands. Well maybe with her and her daughter's 4 little hands. These necklaces and earrings are different from any others in the shop. The flowers are made of Lucite and are on hypoallergenic wire. These are the first non-gold earrings that I have been able to wear for an entire day in decades.

ON ANOTHER NOTE; I'm changing my shop model a bit to bend in the economic wind (gale force if you ask me). The idea has been to support my country by offering strictly American hand-crafts and local art but at this juncture my country is unable to support me. This leaves me in a position where I must think creatively. The over-all feel of the shop will not change.

There are now a few 'already loved once' items for sale. We'll see how this goes. I will accept a few jewelry and other items for resale. I am not an appraiser and don't claim to have any expertise in this area although I am quite experienced at consigning new works. My plan is to determine the value of a piece (original sales slips help) and sell it for less, splitting the sale with the consignor.

Another area that I will enhance is my selection of artistic products for sale by expanding from strictly hand-made in the US to goods manufactured in the US and perhaps a few imports.

We shall see where this leads........Change is a thing that makes me love my life.

END OF JUNE BLOG

ART & SOUL GALLERY MAY 2010 BLOG POST

noreply@blogger.com (Art & Soul Gallery) — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 19:07:00 +0000

Thank you to all of you who made my April a success, even with income and property taxes due.

NEW STUFF
Dip mixes by Singing Pig Food co., a CA based mom & pop shop. Just mix with a little sour cream and mayo and hayo, great dip. Everyone will be asking you where you got it and you'll say 'why, I bought this superb-made-by-hand-in-CA dip at the Art & Soul Gallery on Broadway', won't you.

Flavors include garlic, dill, onion, habanero (whatever that is) bacon & cheese, vege & more.
Just $4 each for the best dip you've experienced in a long time.

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n. pl. ha·ba·ne·ros
A cultivar of the tropical pepper Capsicum chinense having small, round, extremely hot green to red fruit.

Origin:
Sp chile habanero chili from Havana

Now we all know.

Words of Wisdom Prints
These little beauties are prints of Linda Abbott's original art on 4.5" square blocks of wood. They are well-finished and have a hook for hanging. They have phrases of wisdom like 'each moment is a new beginning' and 'a mother's love lives in your heart forever'. Sweet, especially @ $22.

Clocks by Lisa Kaus. They are prints on wood of her original paintings and are 6" by 8". With their fruity/vegy theme they will look nice in your kitchen.

Fine Art

Our new artist Janet Barker is a local landscape artist, painting small oil paintings of the CA coast between SF and Carmel. Once a painting is complete she reproduces it by printing on canvas. The end result is a beautiful mini print which stands on it's own little wooden easel. These sell for $25. The originals, when available, are for sale at $100. They are nicely framed in wood with a silk mat. The following photo is a little small and hard to see because it has my paint pots in the background but you get the idea. Original on the right and print on the left.

The always popular Allan P. Friedlander brought in 4 new large landscape paintings and 3 horizontal works. These have been quite a hit in recent weeks.

END OF MAY BLOG POST

ART & SOUL GALLERY APRIL 2010 BLOG

noreply@blogger.com (Art & Soul Gallery) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:54:00 +0000

NEW HOURS: MON - SAT 10 - 6, SUN 11 - 4.
CLOSED EASTER SUNDAY.

Hmmm, what can I do this month to get your fannies in here? I know, I'll have an April-is-the-worst-month-of-the-year sale. We can take 20% off the original price of everything in the store. Many items are already marked down between 20% and 75%.

If you ever want to visit my actual blog (these are just e-mails that I send out with the monthly blog posts) the URL is artandsoulgallery1.blogspot.com.

One of my wonderful customers was in the shop trying on rings and left hers behind. There is only one person who knows who that is and I hope it is you. Come on back and identify it and it is once again yours.

New jewelry has come in from Jason Dayne and is moving rapidly.

Jendala sent me an incorrect order with some wonderful items in it. New to the shop are these Kanji Flags. They have 7 individual Kanji flags including love, harmony, strength, health, wisdom, prosperity, and faith, one for each chakra. $65

50% off hand-woven scarves by SF artist Green.

Early last year I bought some pods and balls covered with seeds and pussy willows and nature-girl stuff. It wasn't one of my brighter moments and they are all on sale for .10, .11 with tax (yes, that is ten cents). I need to clean out my clutter so my energy can flow more freely. Put that in your Kanji flag and fly it. I'm not wasting time on a photo for .10. Hee hee.

My original works continue to be 50% off. This applies to original works, gourds and framed prints

Speaking of prints, many prints are 40% or 50% off. These include Jonah Roll, Lori-Faye Bock, Paul Nzalamba and Surachai Promsuntisi, Ed Handelman, etc.

We have some wonderful seconds soap from Emily Sauls. She doesn't like the way the batch came out so we're selling them for a buck each. They are in the shape of a heart and were made with clove. Wait 'till you smell them. In my opinion they are a steal.

Sergio Naduville's superbly crafted pottery is 50% off.

Fortune Sitole's profoundly unique collages are 50% off.

Had enough? Me too.

end of april blog

ART & SOUL MARCH 2010 BLOG POST

noreply@blogger.com (Art & Soul Gallery) — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:19:00 +0000

Another month. Still here. Hallelujah. I came to the realization that sharing my economic roller coaster ride with my blog readers isn't fair. So, no more whining.

We have 2 new jewelers, Mel McCabe (I grew up next door to another family of McCabes) and Kika Castro. They are both local and they both use gold fill as a metal in their jewelry. I just looked up the gold price and it is over $1,100 per ounce. Man-oh-man. Bear in mind that gold jewelry,whether solid or filled, is always more expensive than Sterling silver or 928 silver. FYI gold filled is a far superior product to gold plated. Gold fill is much sturdier and can be worn with confidence in it's quality.

Having said that, let's have a look at some of the new work. I'm in love with these Swarofski crystal earrings (above or to the left or wherever the heck they are).

These crystal pieces are Mel's. We have a great selection of both earrings and complimentary necklaces. Or is that necklaces with complimentary earrings. Hmm. Heavy content to ponder.

This particular combo is made with what looks to me like a lemon citrine color crystal and complementary stones and crystals of various greens. Very pretty. Look, the price tag is showing but it is too small to read. I wonder how much this could be? Earrings are sold separately, FYI.

Now for a couple of examples of Kika's work. Kika is a designer who works with a team of folks who execute the creation of the pieces for her. Nice gig if you can get it. This piece is a necklace comprised of many strands of pearls, crystals and tiny (seed) beads. The color scheme is pink, bronze, purple and green.

The next piece is comprised of multiple strands of silk cord in a deep purple with a gold filled pendant with an ethnic bent. The 50 and 75% off sale remains on whatever items the queen bee chooses. The sale items are moving, albeit slowly. As they go I bring in newly discovered work and replenish the best sellers.

Off subject, my friend Robin DeMartini just opened her new Pilates studio, Lavender Pilates, in San Mateo at 851 N. San Mateo Dr., Suite H1. This location is just past the Burlingame / San Mateo border with a cross street of Peninsula Ave. Perhaps you have been meaning to start up a new exercise routine and need that extra push. Robin is certified, comes highly recommended and is one of the most lovely women I have met since moving my shop to Burlingame. The two of us are from Connecticut originally and we share a similar sense of humor and outlook. As sole proprietors of wee businesses we support each other with alacrity. We will attempt to hang one of my original heart paintings in her studio at all times. Robin has no clue that I stole her photo from her website. Hope she doesn't mind.

Robin's Lavender Pilates URL is: http://lavenderpilates.com/index.html.

All talked out, end of March 2010 blog post. See ya.

FEBRUARY 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Art & Soul Gallery) — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 18:40:00 +0000

Here we are at the LOVE month again. Happy Valentine's Day.

I'll show you mine if you show me yours.

I'll show my LOVE by cutting the price of selected craft-works UP TO 75% OFF THE ORIGINAL STICKER PRICE. I'm talking about reductions in 3 areas. 1) 50% off - Onesies / twosies; cases where there are only a few or fewer of an item left in the shop. 2) All items that have been 50% off are now 75% off. This encompasses those pesky imports that I can't seem to give away (not intended literally) and the items in the 50% off cabinet (now the 75% off cabinet) which are close-out-esq. And 3) I can't remember right now.

Don't get too excited about this, these sale items are, each and every one, things that none of you, as my BELOVED customers, have been interested in purchasing to date. On the other hand, maybe you wanted to purchase and the prices were too high. Hmmmm, you'll just have to come into the shop to determine that for yourself.

I also have a few new craft lines. They are not included in the generous sale but they do make wonderful gifts that don't break the bank.

Various LOVELY scented candles by Umbra Essence. Some unusual scent combinations heighten their desirability. Jamie Mosey is an artist from Chattanooga, TN.

LOVELY hanging painted metal affirmations by Jandala. Jendala offers a wide selection of colors and words from which to choose. Jennifer Utsch is a Healdsburg, CA artist.

LOVELY rusty-look metal hearts by Prairie Dance in 4 configurations / sizes. Terri Schuver is from Sioux Falls, SD.

LOVELY heart shaped soap by Emily Sauls plus a new soap that is very 'Italian Herb', and she has made more 'Cinnamon Toast' which flew out of here with exciting speed when first introduced at the end of 2009. Emily (aka the woman who can make anything) currently resides in Bulverde (pronounced sans finesse), TX.

LOVINGLY inspirational decoupage glass plates by the Plate Plantation. These 8" beauties are food safe because the gold gilding and decoupage are on the bottom of the plate. Don't even think dishwasher, microwave or oven though. They are beautiful when displayed on a plate easel. RaNada Thornton makes her LOVE plates in Wake Forest, NC.

Oh, and I almost forgot. I bought a few manLOVErings. All silver. They look dang good on my hand, no? These are made by Juan de Dios Parada and his entire family. Juan and his wife Marthy live in Vallejo, CA and the rest of the family are silver jewelers in Taxco Mexico. When Juan and Marthy go home to pick up jewelry they have 2 bodyguards with them for the entire Mexico leg of the trip due to bandits. Not a joke. I'm going to apply for hand-model jobs. A joke.

These are a few of the craft works newly on sale @ 50% off:

Polymer clay origami cranes by Judy Dunn: Probably 3 left either hanging or sitting cranes.

Bovano enamel sculpture. Bovano is a company of crafts people in Cheshire CT. The quality of their work is stunning (and LOVELY). There are a number of pieces left, a couple of butterflies, numerous oceanic sculptures and a grape vine. Maybe others, I'm too lazy to get up and look.

This is the last ceramic jester box by Justine Ferarri. One of these days, when I have more moola, I will get more of these. They are very cool. I LOVE them.

Whatever mugs are left are by Terri Cody. They haven't sold well lately, probably due to price. There is one left with legs and the rest of them are what Terri LOVINGLY calls 'Comfort Cups'.

Lucy Mijarez goddess candle holders have been on the shelf for some time. Like the mugs, they used to sell well but don't seem to want to go to new homes at this juncture in their lives. They need incentive.

This beautiful box is one-of-a-kind and I can't believe it is still here. Often, when I am down to one or two of a thing they don't sell. That must be the case.

These Cindy Teyro ceramic pieces are too cool. They sell in SF for 3 times what I charge, according to one of my well-LOVED customers. They have been here too long and want you to take them to your house. I know this because they told me. That's right, the art in here speaks to me.

There are two of these LOVELY hand-blown glass shells left. They are by Marius Rynkiewitcz of Everett, WA. He also makes some of the glass hearts that I sell.

I'll have my work offered @ 50% off as well. This includes original pieces only, not prints.

These are some of my finished gourds. I have purchased more 'dirty gourds' and will clean them up over time and get them painted. I have about a dozen each dirty apples and pears so those finished gourds will be coming, probably in the spring.

I have no idea why there is so much space before and after the next pic. Believe me, I tried to fix it. Yes, I tried that too. And the font, look how big it is. I'm no slouch at this but this one is a bugger.

This is one of a series of 2. It took me about 8 years to complete these two paintings because a very dear friend commented on them as unfinished works. The comment struck me such that I couldn't work the paintings until just recently. Hence my rule, which my friends know, no comments out loud to Chesney about her paintings until she says they are complete. At which time; have at it. This one is Backbone # 1.

This is also one of a series of 2. In painting these I made myself step outside my comfort/interest zone on color. This one is called Keep Coming Around, inspired by that sassy little Adam Lambert.

This is from a series (size tbd) that is very much within my comfort/interest color zone. It is one of the few original paintings that I have framed. I plan on creating more of these little gems. I can't even remember what its called.

2 studio shots:

These are pics of the 75% off shelves, groups of works, etc formerly 40 - 50% off.

Both the John Lennon print and the Bruce Johnson ceramic teapots and jars.

Everything in the 50% off cabinet (now the 75% off cabinet)

The T.S. Pink bath salts and potpourri gems. In the middle of my display is an ikebana pot with silk flowers and gem potpourri. Nice idea, if I do say so myself. Oh, and not only are these 75% off but the potpourri comes with a free bottle of refill oil. Can't beat that with a stick.

Susan Davey Morning Glory pottery.

Crap. Just kidding. The pumpkin is very cool and the pink jars are "antique" Chinese gourd jars with caps. They are shaped like gourds to bring good luck but are in fact made of ceramic.

Dee and Me wooden toys. Not much left. The little vehicles started out at somewhere around $7.95 and are now 75% less than that.

Last but foremost

Valentine's day is right around the corner. If there is something in the shop that you would like your LOVED one to make yours, we have a register.

We have hearts galore as most of you know. We have hearts of glass, fabric pillow, paint on canvas, ink on paper, metal, more glass, pendants, earrings, greeting cards, tumbled marble, rings........

loving end feb blog post

noreply@blogger.com (Art & Soul Gallery) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:46:00 +0000

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

I'm a day late and a dollar short. Sorry. I wanted to include some photos but haven't had the time so here is the boring blog.

Well my goodness, I've been in business 5 years and this is the best holiday season I've ever had. Thanks to ALL OF YOU, Art & Soul Gallery remains open to sell it's wares another month, hopefully a lot longer. I'll whine you my status next month.

The 40% off shelf has morphed into a 50% off cabinet. That seems to work a little better.

I don't have a global sale on now, time to regroup. David Coddaire tall vases and furniture remain discounted at 50%. Some items will be marked down until they sell as well.

END JANUARY POST

DECBER 2009 BLOG SPECIALS

noreply@blogger.com (Art & Soul Gallery) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:22:00 +0000

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

THIS IS THE LAST A&S GALLERY BLOG UPDATE OF 2009!!!

November's 20% off in-stock art and crafts sale (some items up to 50% off) went so well that I've decided to extend it through the holidays.

Many people have asked if I'm having a sale because I'm going out of business. The truth is that I may have to close up shop so the sale's intent is to obviate (big word alert) closing permanently. I'll reassess after the year flips to 2010 but I did have to put my big girl panties on so that I can deal with whatever the outcome is. Closing my shop is about as attractive to me as.....well, I can't think of anything I would like less at the moment.

I got the bad news out of the way first so I can maneuver back into denial and look at my little world through rose-colored glasses. So, here are some rose colored glasses for you; following is a list of things that, to your benefit, are 20% OFF - 50% OFF. Many of the 50% OFF work will not be re-ordered so if there is something you like now is the time.

50% OFF

Thymes Green Tea, Baby and Wild Ginger scents - whatever there is left
A handful of imported or manufactured vases, 1 ceramic, 2 wooden, 1 ceramic (looks like cement) bowl shaped like a shell
Susan Davy pottery (many various pieces)
Chesney Rheaume decorative tiles (some rest on table/easel some hang on wall)
Bruce Johnson raku pieces which originally sell for between $149 and $699
Dare I say it? David Coddaire steel furniture and vases
TS Pink Bath Whips
TS Pink Gem Pot Pourri with a free wee bottle of essential oil as a refill
Oh all right, Chesney Rheaume paintings
Some other little doo dads and thangs

30% OFF

Wooden bird houses by Lynda & Jerry Glass
Glass water fountains by Brian Gingras & Melissa Bernier
Allison Strine pendants
Allison Strine original paintings
Matted prints - this is a good time to pick up a Lori Faye Bock or Paul Nzalamba
The carved wooden tree house by the front door
Maybe some other stuff if you're nice to me

20% OFF

All the rest

AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT

END DECEMBER POST

NOVEMBER BLOG SPECIALS

noreply@blogger.com (Art & Soul Gallery) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:19:00 +0000

Well here we are again, coming into the holiday season. How the heck did we get here so fast, the last holiday season was only 2 months ago, wasn't it?

This is a photo of a Starrylights tea-light candle holder. They are hand made of ceramic and have little holes cut in the clay to speckle light on the walls when the candle is lit. The regular price on these is $26 so with 20% off they are $20.80 (plus tax).

We'll get the bad news out of the way first. My October 2009 sales were down 40% compared to my October 2008 sales. Down right horrifying from my perspective.

Now the good news. November's blog special is 20% - 50% off everything in the gallery. Most items are 20% off so don't get too excited.

The art and crafts that are on consignment (I pay the artist an agreed upon price when their work sells) doesn't have much wiggle room because I have a contractual agreement on price with the artists. The art and crafts that I own do have more wiggle room and many of these items are already marked 30 - 50% off. Please bear in mind when asking for additional discounts that ALL of the discounts come out of my near-empty pocket. I never pass discounts on to the artists because they deserve every penny.

I do have many lower price-point crafts (jewelry, coasters, blah, blah) for sale that are not pictured on this blog. Too much work to photograph all the stuff in the shop. So please come in and see what is what.

This is a hand-cast pewter wall cross whose regular price is $29.50. This month, with the 20% off, it is $23.60 (plus tax).

Pewter is an alloy metal which, in essence, means that it is a mixture of natural materials that together form a new material. Combining percentages of tin, copper and antimony makes pewter, engineered to melt and solidify in a way that is different from the way the pure metals do.

More bad news (and you thought I was done with the bad news). Sales have been so lackluster that I don't have either the cash or the credit to stock up on gift items this holiday season. There is already quite a selection in the shop and I did order a few of the best-selling items.

My suggestion is that if there is something you have had your eye on, either purchase it early or put it on layaway (30% deposit required) for pick up at a future date. Either way you won't be disappointed.

And now a little self aggrandization.

I have been painting gourds and I'm very happy with the result. There is a limited number of these beauties and I won't be going to Nights Landing any time soon to get more. They range in price from $65 to $125 and are moving rather briskly. With 20% off they range from $52 to $100 (plus tax, always plus tax).

OK, I'm all talked out - end of November's blog.

OCTOBER 2009 BLOG SPECIALS

noreply@blogger.com (Art & Soul Gallery) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:51:00 +0000

As the economy continues to challenge us beyond belief, money becomes tighter and tighter. That is why I now have a cabinet whose contents are 50% off. Some of the most expensive items in the gallery are finding their way into this cabinet. Tough nookies for me, great for you. One example is this beautiful horsehair pottery teapot.

ALL IN-STOCK BRACELETS ARE 20% OFF.

Jason Dayne - Silver & precious stones
Emily Sauls - Beaded (Best selling artist)

Laura Buckner - Beaded (Best selling artist)
Mary Tarara - Hand-made glass beaded
Juan de Dios Parada - Silver (Best selling artist)
Elizabeth Ben Porat - Crochet & beaded
Charlene Richter - Beaded
Tana Acton - Kinetic

Oza Nine - Silver beaded

Linda & John Whitney - Metal cuffs
Ava Austin - Paint bracelet cuffs
Jason Dayne - Silver and semi-precious stones

ALL IN-STOCK ORIGINAL PAINTINGS ARE 20% OFF.

Here are quick snaps of some of the paintings as they hang on the gallery walls
(in no particular order)

Phillip Hua

Stacy Dynan

Lillian Wu

Pat Doherty

Jean-Pierre de Rothschild

Janet Yelner

Allan P. Friedlander

Margaret-Ann Clemente

Carole R. Moore

Kate Salenfriend

Susan Hargrove

Allison Strine

Chesney Rheaume

end october 2009 blog post

SEPTEMBER 2009 SPECIALS

noreply@blogger.com (Art & Soul Gallery) — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 20:41:00 +0000

Happy September to you all. Thank you for your support. Because of you, at this point in the year, our sales are up for the same period last year. Yahoo!

This month's 20% off specials are necklaces/pendants and prints.

Our full price range on necklaces is between $14 and $380, making your savings anywhere between $28 and $76. I didn't photograph any necklaces because it is way too much work to make the photos come out well.

Our necklace and pendant artists are:

Jason Dayne - Silver & precious stones
Judy Dunn - Polymer clay (Already marked down 30%)
Handcrafted Pewter - Guess
Emily Sauls - Beaded (Best selling artist)
Laura Buckner - Beaded (Best selling artist)
Kathy Lo - Signet
Rose Fong - Crochet ribbon
Melissa Miller - Mosaic hearts
Mary Tarara - Hand-made glass beaded
Paisha Rochlin - Italian glass beaded (Already marked down 30%)
Juan de Dios Parada - Silver (Best selling artist)
Shael Barger - Silver
Sara B. Matias - Vintage buttons
Whitney Howard - Peace symbols
Elizabeth Ben Porat - Crochet & beaded
Debra Powel - Beaded
Donna Gillespie - Beaded
Charlene Richter - Beaded
Armani Walker-Birnes - Precious Metal Clay silver & beaded
Allison Strine - Stained glass with prints
Caye Hursey - Beaded (New artist)
Judith Carr - Beaded (New artist)

Our full price range on framed and unframed prints is between $29 and $8,000 for a limited edition John Lennon, making your savings between $5.80 and $1,600.

Our print artists are:

Anne Hanley - Flowers
Chesney Rheaume - Hearts & heads (Best selling artist)
Ed Handleman - Figures
Judy Chamow - Grandmothers & DNA (Best selling artist)
Jason Dunn - Animals
Jonah Roll - Animals & People

Lori Faye Bock - Animals
Michael Rodman - Landscapes & SF scapes
Paul Nzalamba - People (Best selling artist)

Pam Reinke - Whimsical women
Alberto Toscano - Abstract
Laura Blacona - Whimsical
Surachai Promsuntisit - Whimsical villages
John Lennon - John & Yoko
Carole R. Moore - Koi

We have acquired new original paintings from:

Margaret-Anne Clemente (Acrylic monoprints)

Stacy Dynan (Acrylic)

Allan P. Friedlander (Acrylic)

Me (Chesney Rheaume) (Acrylic)

Lillian Wu (Watercolor)

End September Blog Post