Sierra Art Trails – Success!

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The Sierra Art Trails 2016 was a great success. I enjoyed the sale and meeting new people from all over the country. This photo was taken by Sierra News Online:

Kathy Marks and Karen Tillison were great to work with at the show.

We had so many visitors including the wonderful Penny Otwell:

Thanks to everyone who came out to make this a memorable event. I hope to participate again next year!

My next upcoming event will be the annual Yosemite Village Craft Bazaar on December 2 at Yosemite National Park in “Half Dome Village” from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. More information to follow.

Photo by Kristal Leonard

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Only One Week Away – Sierra Art Trails 2016!

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Only one week away – Sierra Art Trails 2016!  Julia Bristow Jewelry will be exhibiting at Class, The Body Pastiche Studio

From their website: “In the art world, pastiche refers to a style that imitates another type of work and is usually meant to be flattering rather than a knock-off. A pastiche can be a collage or patchwork of images where the whole is more than the sum of its parts.  Your body is a collage, or a pastiche, of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual components.  These components are interconnected.  You cannot achieve health by addressing only one part of the whole; optimal health and wellness is achieved when all of these components perform in concert.”

 

I will be exhibiting with two very unique and talented artists, Kathy Marks (#29) and Karen Tillison (#31).

Kathy Marks is a creative and uniquely gifted sculptor who works in mixed media using found and repurposed objects to create amazing pieces, each with so much interesting detail you have to spend some time on each piece to appreciate all of the intricacies of her designs.

From her website: “I combine found and re-purposed objects into subtle, delicate and inspiring compositions.  Texture, color and contrast captivate me. The overlooked fragments I gather together tell a story. My work conveys a reflective calmness, often laced with gentle humor, and has been described as “Zen” in nature.
The small details and intricacies invite the viewer to slow down and take the journey with me. Each piece is meditative in nature, and the resulting works reveal dedication and mindfulness.”

Just look at the detail…

Kathy Marks

“traces of dreams awaken the spirit” … #15 six word series -Kathy Marks

 

“Sanctuary”  – Kathy Marks

 

“Barb Wire” -Kathy Marks

 

Karen Tillison is a fine art photographer who has traveled the world photographing landscape scenery, people and wildlife:

1-11-2012 – IGUASSU FALLS, BRAZIL. ON THE BRAZILIAN SIDE OF THE FALLS LOOKING ACROSS THE BORDER TO THE ARGENTINA SIDE OF THE FALLS. -Karen Tillison

A White-Walled Street, Fes, Morocco  -Karen Tillison

 

Antelope Canyon Lightbeam  -Karen Tillison

Varanasi, Ganges River, India -Karen Tillison

Clearing Storm – Montana   -Karen Tillison

Wow, what amazing adventures she’s had!

I cannot wait to get to know these two women better and enjoy three days of art at Sierra Art Trails 2016. Our advertisement:

Preview Exhibit Gala Reception Stellar Gallery

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The preview exhibit for Sierra Art Trails 2016 is going on now through October 2nd at Stellar Gallery where you can view works from all of the >100 participating artists.

The Gala Reception was September 10th where we were able to enjoy the violin music of Patrick A. Contreras – “Violin on Fire” and fire dancing by the Fantastic Four of Circus Et Cetera with Derrick Vermin and Ziva Lawson.

Photo by David Hoffman – Artist #86

Monique Wales (#42), Julia Bristow (#30) & Faith Rumm (#96)

Below – Monique Wales of Red Tail Studio created the print previously blogged about of “Raising Swallows” seen above us in the image below that was taken by Nancy Robbins (#63). Also in the background to the far left on exhibit is a photograph of Yosemite National Park by Nancy Robbins.

Kathy Marks (#29) & Julia Bristow (#30)

Above, I am seen with my exhibiting partner, Kathy Marks, who creates unique and wonderful sculptures. Our work will be on display at Class, The Body Pastiche Studio in Oakhurst at Highway 41/49. As she says, her sculpture “‘Bella Wears Blue’ waves hi from the wall!”

Julia Bristow (#30), Monique Wales (#42), Nancy Robbins (#96) and Charlotte Hoffman (#85)

David Hoffman and Charlotte Hoffman will be exhibiting both photography and painting at their home studio in Mariposa (artists #85 & 86). David is the cover artist for this year’s Sierra Art Trails catalog:

And Charlotte’s art chosen for cover in 2009:

Charlotte’s paintings:

David’s photography:

Three of my favorite things, aspens, birds, and Yosemite!

 

I met so many wonderful people at the gala and hope to introduce a few more in the coming days.

 

 

Holiday Boutique Bass Lake Pines Resort

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Julia Bristow Jewelry will be participating in this year’s Holiday Boutique in the beautiful Lakeview Conference Room of Bass Lake Pines Resort Thanksgiving weekend for Black Friday holiday shopping. There will be a Christmas tree lighting celebration and pictures with Santa!  The shopping boutique is full of craft vendors to help you find those unique gifts. I will be listing special prices on my jewelry for Black Friday sale and have jewelry ranging from stocking stuffers (casual necklaces, earrings, children’s jewelry, gemstone charm keychains, eyeglass holders, golf counters) to extravagant bib necklaces and fruit jewelry wearable art pieces.

Hope to see you there!

Feature Article in Sierra News Online Julia Bristow Jewelry in Sierra Art Trails

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There is a feature article in the Sierra News Online about Julia Bristow Jewelry participation in the 2015 Sierra Art Trails!

Sierra News Online article here

Work by Julia Bristow and other artists participating will be on display in the Stellar Gallery from September 5th through October 6th in Oakhurst, California, just 15 miles from the entrance of Yosemite National Park.

Information about the preview exhibit here.

There are wonderful artists here in this area. Hope to see you there!

Huge $25 Julia Bristow Jewelry Necklace SALE!

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Huge $25 sale on heavily-beaded, one-of-a-kind signed jewelry pieces on Etsy!

$25 Necklace Sale

I am making room for new items and holding a huge sale to clear out some room.  These items have been carefully handcrafted with gemstone, Swarovski crystal, Czech glass, shell, pearl, and wood beads and each is signed with designer engraved tag.

Thanks for looking!

$25! Julia Bristow Jewelry handcrafted artisan signed jewelry

$25! Julia Bristow Jewelry handcrafted artisan signed jewelry

Julia Bristow Jewelry handcrafted artisan signed jewelry

Julia Bristow Handcrafted artisan signed jewelry

Julia Bristow Jewelry Huge Sale Memorial Day Weekend at the 2015 Coarsegold Peddler’s Fair!

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Julia Bristow Jewelry will be holding a huge sale Memorial Day Weekend at the Coarsegold Peddler’s Fair! Reducing inventory to make room for new jewelry! All jewelry prices will be reduced from website prices. Coarsegold Peddler’s Fair Memorial Day weekend 2015 – shopping, handcrafted gifts, arts & crafts, collectibles, antique vendors, great food, wood carvers and entertainment! All weekend – Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday!  May 22-May 25. Friday: Locals Night – 12-7    Saturday and Sunday: 8-Dusk     Monday:  8-3 Admission is free At the Coarsegold Historic Village  (View Map) Hope to see you there!

Two Days Left to Enter! Win Free Piece of Artisan Jewelry!

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Julia Bristow Jewelry is holding a special contest. To enter, just create a “tweet” on Twitter with a link (and include a photo if you wish!) of your favorite Julia Bristow Jewelry item currently available at Juliabristowjewelry.com or on my Etsy site here with a small explanation of why it is your favorite. Be sure to include the link and @JuliaBristow in your description for a chance to win that item! You may enter more than once – however, each entry must be an original tweet with a different description and item. No duplicate entries or retweets will be counted! You may not duplicate another person’s entry. If there are any duplicates, only the first will be included in the drawing. Winner will be drawn at random from all posts received on December 10th at 10 a.m. Pacific Standard Time in effort to receive the item (in US) by Christmas!  In order to be included in the contest, you must include the @ and # hashtags as noted above, which will enable me to see your entry. Items must be available on the website and not already sold. If a one-of-a-kind chosen item sells prior to drawing, you will be notified to choose a new item.

Example entries:

I love this @JuliaBristow piece because it reminds me of summertime http://www.juliabristowjewelry.com/169~%20Julia%20Bristow%20bracelet.html  #JuliaBristowJewelryContest or My favorite item is this @JuliaBristow fruit necklace https://www.etsy.com/listing/198088091/heavily-beaded-julia-bristow-vintage?ref=shop_home_active_8 Good luck!

SALE Julia Bristow Jewelry ETSY Shop 30% off all items!

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EARLY BLACK FRIDAY SALE on Julia Bristow Jewelry!   I am holding a sale 30% off ALL ITEMS in my Etsy Shop from now until Black Friday!  Just enter gift code when completing your Etsy transaction to receive 30% off already discounted prices!

GIFT Code:   Gift2014

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Win your favorite piece – Julia Bristow Jewelry Contest!

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Julia Bristow Jewelry is holding a special contest. To enter, just create a “tweet” on Twitter with a link (and include a photo if you wish!) of your favorite Julia Bristow Jewelry item currently available at Juliabristowjewelry.com or on my Etsy site here with a small explanation of why it is your favorite. Be sure to include the link and @JuliaBristow in your description for a chance to win that item! You may enter more than once – however, each entry must be an original tweet with a different description and item. No duplicate entries or retweets will be counted! You may not duplicate another person’s entry. If there are any duplicates, only the first will be included in the drawing. Winner will be drawn at random from all posts received on December 10th at 10 a.m. Pacific Standard Time in effort to receive the item (in US) by Christmas!  In order to be included in the contest, you must include the @ and # hashtags as noted above, which will enable me to see your entry. Items must be available on the website and not already sold. If a one-of-a-kind chosen item sells prior to drawing, you will be notified to choose a new item.

Example entries:

I love this @JuliaBristow piece because it reminds me of summertime http://www.juliabristowjewelry.com/169~%20Julia%20Bristow%20bracelet.html  #JuliaBristowJewelryContest or My favorite item is this @JuliaBristow fruit necklace https://www.etsy.com/listing/198088091/heavily-beaded-julia-bristow-vintage?ref=shop_home_active_8 Good luck!