tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19236428143612488792024-02-20T07:05:47.701-08:00Sharon Bloom DesignsSharon Bloomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03795494222616496484noreply@blogger.comBlogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923642814361248879.post-54935818592726228152015-04-26T19:31:00.000-07:002015-04-26T19:31:08.452-07:00We Know Jack<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Last year, I was invited along with 24 other regional
artists to participate in an exciting fundraiser for the <a href="http://www.vacavillemuseum.org/current" target="_blank">Vacaville Museum</a>
located in the historic downtown area of Vacaville, CA. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The fundraiser, "<a href="http://www.weknowjack.org/" target="_blank">We Know Jack</a>," was comprised of 25 fiberglass rabbits to be
decorated, painted and altered by this group of artists. The completed rabbits, a public art project, are to be auctioned off in June, with proceeds benefiting the museum.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">When I first brought my blank rabbit home last July, it sat on a table
in my studio for a while. I was a bit intimidated by its curves and dimension.
Once I had my idea, I began to create the additions of the hat and beard. This
was a lot of work because I needed to use special materials that were recommended
to adhere to the fiberglass. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I work with wet clay in my studio on a regular basis, but
this Epoxy Putty and Bondo were nothing like clay. It was a struggle and my
hands ached a bit. I got the additions completed and then the real fun began. I
painted and painted and painted the rabbit’s body. It wasn’t that large of a
piece, but it was larger than anything I had done in the past. I didn’t like how
some of the colors for the body were turning out, so I painted again. Layers of
color, fabric and details were added until I felt my rabbit was ready for prime
time. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My rabbit’s sponsor, Sweet Peas Pet Supply, also in Vacaville, was happy with the finished piece and is placed on display until June. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It will be interesting to see who ends up with my rabbit
after the final auction. This is has been a positive experience that pushed my
creativeness in other directions. I may not have known "jack" at the beginning of this project, but I learned many things along the path to completion.</span></div>
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<o:p></o:p>Sharon Bloomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03795494222616496484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923642814361248879.post-36114797420852040072015-01-02T18:38:00.002-08:002015-01-02T18:38:36.369-08:00N.O.C.A. Seconds Sale!<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Please mark your calendars for the annual N.O.C.A. (Northern California Art by Fire) Seconds Sale.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It's a great time to pick up some fantastic art at clearance prices. Think studio clean out! The group represents many ceramic and glass artists from the Sacramento, CA region. Hope you can be there: <a href="http://www.artbyfire.org/">www.artbyfire.org</a></span><br />
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<br />Sharon Bloomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03795494222616496484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923642814361248879.post-83916164536492464302014-06-15T13:36:00.000-07:002014-06-15T13:36:39.636-07:00Show at the Garden<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Please join me next Saturday, June 21, 2014 for the annual Northern California Art by Fire "Show at the Garden." It promises to be a visual feast of handmade ceramics and art glass created by some of the finest regional artists in our area! Admission is FREE and the location is easy to get to:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Save the Date: June 21, 2014, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">See you soon.</span>Sharon Bloomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03795494222616496484noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923642814361248879.post-27557442276928063722014-06-15T13:25:00.003-07:002014-06-15T13:25:35.750-07:00Spoons<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I have been excited about making ceramic spoons. I love the way they seem to form themselves. Each one unique and rustic. I can't wait to put these in the kiln and decorate them! After they are glazed, I will show you the results.</span><br />Sharon Bloomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03795494222616496484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923642814361248879.post-59546008993972833832014-04-30T16:22:00.004-07:002014-04-30T16:24:32.617-07:00EHAG for April!<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hello all of my Halloween enthusiast collector type of peeps!! Here is my offering for this month's EHAG-<a href="http://ehagemporium.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Eclectic Halloween Artists Guild</a>! This sweet treat is now available in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/188105587/halloween-ceramic-dish-black-cat-candy?ref=shop_home_active_2" target="_blank">Etsy</a> (shop name: "<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/188105587/halloween-ceramic-dish-black-cat-candy?ref=shop_home_active_2" target="_blank">sharonbloom</a>")shop tonight along with some other dishes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Sharon Bloomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03795494222616496484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923642814361248879.post-3019548136444530932014-04-18T18:23:00.001-07:002014-04-18T18:23:20.352-07:00Etsy<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It's been a little while since I have had new work in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/186697642/handmade-ceramic-black-cat-tulip-dish?ref=shop_home_active_3" target="_blank">Etsy</a> shop, but here it is!! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Take a peek and have a beautiful weekend. Happy Easter.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Sharon Bloomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03795494222616496484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923642814361248879.post-46713697001476711282014-04-12T19:15:00.000-07:002014-04-12T19:16:21.897-07:00I Got Mail!<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Did you ever have one of those days or weeks when everything feels off center and the world at large is spinning lopsided too? I have. The
last couple of weeks seemed to be filled with challenging events and situations
but then…………………I opened my little mailbox and found this gift from my friend,
Christine Phelps all the way over in Connecticut:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Timing is everything. And somehow she knew I needed this
message in the form of a beautiful, handmade painted card to lift my spirits.
This is her “Pay It Forward” piece. A project that we both took on earlier this
year. She did indeed pay it forward. Thank you Christine! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I want to share a place so magical and inviting that I even
hesitate to post this. It’s the home to my creative muse and I covet it dearly.
It sparkles with light and color like no other gallery I have ever been too. And it’s driving distance from my house. All
good. The gallery, <a href="http://www.artwithoutlabels.com/" target="_blank">AWOL</a>, Art Without
Labels is just that. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.artwithoutlabels.com/" target="_blank">AWOL</a> is a an art collective of artists with
developmental disabilities. It is located in Petaluma, CA. The artists work with an instructor that
guides them and helps them expose their natural gifts. Paintings, ceramics, prints, wearable
art, and other mixed media artworks fill the walls and shelves of this working
studio/gallery space. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The world is so fortunate to have these wonderfully,
talented people that share their pure artistic vision with us. I adore these
paintings, now in my own collection. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Here is a new piece freshly fired. What do<i> you</i> imagine putting in this container? </span>Sharon Bloomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03795494222616496484noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923642814361248879.post-33385061421472752542014-03-09T11:01:00.000-07:002014-03-09T11:01:35.103-07:00I Like These<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sometimes being an artist can be exhausting. My mind spins at a warp speed with dozens of ideas at one time. It is not fun. But when I can calm the flow of thought a little bit, I am able to create at a good pace. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Here are some new small dishes that I made using the new techniques used from the recent workshop I attended. I am happy to have some new colors and surfaces to explore!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">First, I created these forms using pinch pot techniques. Basically, hand-forming. Once I got into a rhythm, it was very relaxing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">After bisque firing the pieces, I used glazes and underglazes to decorate. The sky was the limit here. The colors stay true, but soften a bit. I am still learning more about this method and enjoying every minute of it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Sharon Bloomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03795494222616496484noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923642814361248879.post-16456990398095817962014-03-02T08:11:00.001-08:002014-03-02T08:31:26.044-08:00Maiolica Watercolor Workshop<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">On February 22, I had the opportunity to attend a workshop taught by the lovely and talented <a href="http://www.lauriecurtis.net/" target="_blank">Laurie Curtis</a> of Point Reyes, CA. Laurie has been a ceramic artist for over 15 years and creates beautiful hadmade pottery featuring subtle and delicately painted fruit and botanical themes painted on <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maiolica" target="_blank">maiolica</a> funtional wares. Her pieces are constructed from Italian terracotta clay with a white base glaze. Motifs are painted on the surface of the unfired glaze using pigment stains and underglazes. The effect of this watercolor style painting on her pieces offers depth and uniqueness to all of her work. I really like the painterly style of this technique and wish to explore it further in my own work. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Learning new techniques from other artists and connecting with creative people really gives me a boost and inspires me to push myself in new directions. Please check out Laurie's other <a href="http://www.lauriecurtis.net/workshops.html" target="_blank">workshops</a>, which she offers ongoing throughout the year. The setting is peaceful and the views are fantastic in the coastal community of Point Reyes.</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> And Laurie is very generous with her sharing of information.</span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Below are some photos of pieces before and after kiln firing. Also check out Laurie's <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfwNQ9KKd2M" target="_blank">video</a> of the technique! (Links do not show up in Internet Explorer).</span><br />
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Sharon Bloomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03795494222616496484noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923642814361248879.post-19689455273843254692014-02-23T19:53:00.001-08:002014-02-23T19:54:47.803-08:00A New Painting<div class="MsoNormal">
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Sharon Bloomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03795494222616496484noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923642814361248879.post-10828500760213970372014-02-12T21:29:00.000-08:002014-02-12T21:31:59.393-08:00Paying It Forward<br />
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January, this post appeared in my Facebook news feed. It was a large block of
text and that caught my attention. I see dozens of news feed posts every day on
the FB feed, and this one stuck out from the others. It didn’t have any glitzy
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off in a loving way, I'm participating in this Pay-It-Forward initiative:- the
first 5 people who comment on this status with "I'm in" will receive
a surprise from me at some point in this calendar year - anything from a book,
a ticket, something home-grown or made, a postcard, absolutely any surprise!
There will be no warning and it will happen when the mood comes over me and I</span></span><span class="textexposedhide"><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">...</span></span><span class="textexposedshow"><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"> find
something that I believe would suit you and make you happy. These 5 people must
make the same offer in their FB status. Copy this text on your profile (don't
share) so we can form a web of connection and kindness. Let's do more nice and
loving things for each other in 2014, without any reason other than to make
each other smile and to show that we think of each other. Here's to a more
enjoyable, more friendly and love-filled year xoxo</span><o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></span></em></span></div>
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remember who initially posted it. It only took me a few moments to read the post and
decide to participate. I quickly imagined what kind of piece I would send to
the 5 people that decided to take this journey with me: a handmade Valentine! As soon as I re-posted
the Pay –It-Forward Initiative, I had my five fellow travelers. Upon commenting, “I’m in!”
these individuals also commit to carrying on the paying it forward movement by posting
the info on their own page and gathering their own peeps.</span></span></span><br />
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what a little thing like this could do for the world. Spreading a bit of cheer
and loving thought around the globe! I challenge you to consider taking a small
step in your own lives and beginning your own “Pay-It-Forward” project. I have
had a great time creating special artworks to send out to my participants. </span></span></span><br />
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Sharon Bloomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03795494222616496484noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923642814361248879.post-47235089111447883782013-12-08T20:27:00.004-08:002013-12-08T20:30:22.066-08:00Another Collaboration!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">We had so much fun combining our hands and hearts together, </span><a href="http://cphelpsdesigns.com/blog/"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Christine Phelps</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> and I made another artwork!! This jolly fellow is available for purchase in my </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/172225800/snowman-owl-mixed-media-sculpture-by?ref=shop_home_feat"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Etsy</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> shop just in the "nick" of time. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Crafted with great care and love, made from fired ceramic, spun cotton, and Paperclay, this piece is a lovely collectible, not to mention just great eye candy. Please refer to my shop for price and more details. Merry Christmas!!</span><br />
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Sharon Bloomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03795494222616496484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923642814361248879.post-9180151601429518052013-10-25T05:55:00.002-07:002013-10-25T05:55:40.877-07:00And the Winner is........<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The winner for the Gelli Arts 6 x 6 plate giveaway is ................</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">SHARON LANDON!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Congratulations Sharon and a BIG THANKS to all who participated in left a comment here. I wish I could give you all a Gelli Plate. </span><br />
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Sharon Bloomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03795494222616496484noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923642814361248879.post-14267949453101205262013-10-21T13:49:00.000-07:002013-10-21T13:49:30.408-07:00Gelli Plate Giveaway<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I'm excited about </span><a href="http://gelliarts.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Gelli</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> plates! It is a newer kind of </span><a href="http://www.gelliarts.com/pages/faq#sixteen"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">printing plate</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> that you can use to create <a href="http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monotype">monotypes</a> right at home! It is made from a polymer material. It works well with acrylic paint and cleans up easily. Read more about it here: </span><a href="http://www.gelliarts.com/pages/faq#sixteen"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">http://www.gelliarts.com/pages/faq#sixteen</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">. There are great video tutorials on the Gelli Arts blog as well as </span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgRoqO5_7hs"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">YouTube</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Think of the possibilities.........your own prints, collage, journal pages/covers, fine arts.......your imagination is the limit! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I will be GIVING AWAY one 6" x 6" </span><a href="http://gelliarts.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Gelli</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> plate on my blog October 25th! All you need to do to enter this giveaway is to leave a comment why you want a Gelli plate and what you would do with it. Winner chosen at random and will be notified. The actual Gelli plate will be shipped to you from Gelli Arts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So let's have some FUN and create Gelli prints!!!</span><br />
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Sharon Bloomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03795494222616496484noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923642814361248879.post-80564756447014621512013-10-17T06:50:00.001-07:002013-10-17T06:50:52.502-07:00Vintage Halloween CollectorRead a little interview about me at <a href="http://vintagehalloweencollector.blogspot.com/2013/10/countdown-to-halloween-oct-15-sharon.html">Vintage Halloween Collector's</a> blog! This is a great blog to find great Halloween items and learn the history of some of the vintage décor we all treasure.<br />
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Sharon Bloomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03795494222616496484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923642814361248879.post-81731707762493038602013-10-15T19:09:00.001-07:002013-10-15T19:09:46.730-07:00East Meets West<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">It was a fortunate day when I met artist <a href="http://www.cphelpsdesigns.com/">Christine Phelps</a> via an Ebay transaction some 10 plus years ago. We both admired each other's work, but were timid to communicate. One day I decided to send her an email praising her folk art that I coveted on the computer screen. Once we made contact, we never have stopped talking. Having long phone conversations about art and creative process take up a lot of minutes and there is still time for the stuff of good friends. This friendship is one of my life's great treasures from California (Sharon) to Connecticut (Christine).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">We have been tossing around the idea of collaborating for awhile now. This is our first piece together! I am SO excited about the possibilities of two perfectionists putting their creative hats on and going for the gusto. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I work in clay, paint, and like to bead. Christine works in just about everything from paint to spun cotton and does it well. She is developing her surface designs and patterns, so watch out! We hope you like our new work and look forward to more in the future. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">This piece is available in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/sharonbloom">Etsy</a> shop!</span><br />
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<br />Sharon Bloomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03795494222616496484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923642814361248879.post-44950027470818793262013-10-07T17:32:00.004-07:002013-10-07T17:34:16.514-07:00Halloween Boo-Tique!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Please visit my</span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/sharonbloom"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Etsy</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> shop and pick yourself out a treat that you will love for all eternity. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">There are plenty of Halloween goodies to delight!</span>Sharon Bloomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03795494222616496484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923642814361248879.post-46964486133838532752013-10-02T13:57:00.002-07:002013-10-02T13:57:59.178-07:00Tinsel & Treasures!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I will be at the <a href="http://www.tinselandtreasures.com/">Tinsel & Treasures</a> art show this Saturday, October 5 with many new pieces and a lot of Halloween designs too! I hope to see you there. Please refer to the <a href="http://www.tinselandtreasures.com/">website</a> for the address to the Veteran's Memorial Building in Danville, CA for more info and see the list of other artists on display.</span>Sharon Bloomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03795494222616496484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923642814361248879.post-83768469577437413072013-09-23T16:44:00.001-07:002013-09-23T16:44:13.767-07:00Waiting to meet you..........<div align="center">
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</span>Sharon Bloomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03795494222616496484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923642814361248879.post-7053270483286601392013-09-15T18:31:00.003-07:002013-09-23T13:51:23.948-07:00Sneaky peeks.............<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I know, I know. It's been a while since I have visited this screen. I am SORRY! But I am back and ready to share all of the newest and most exciting works to date. Please visit my Show Schedule page too and see where I may be popping up next. Currently, I am getting ready for </span><a href="http://www.halloweenandvine.com/"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Halloween & Vine</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> on 9/28, and </span><a href="http://www.tinselandtreasures.com/"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Tinsel & Treasures</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> 10/5. Whew! It's gonna be a busy month.</span><br />
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Sharon Bloomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03795494222616496484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923642814361248879.post-40882001085218280212013-06-11T17:45:00.000-07:002013-06-11T17:45:03.780-07:00Sneak Peeks<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Here are some of my newest friends waiting to meet you <em>this</em> <strong>Saturday, June 15</strong> at the Northern California Art by Fire Show/Sale!!</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Shepard Garden & Art Center</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"></span></strong>Sharon Bloomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03795494222616496484noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923642814361248879.post-74532452304804356722013-06-10T08:02:00.002-07:002013-06-10T10:39:39.687-07:00Northern California Art By Fire Show/Sale at the Garden<br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">You are invited and encouraged to stop by the NOCA (Northern California Art By Fire) Show/Sale at the Garden. This show is located next to a beautiful park with ducks and a rose garden. Our group, NOCA features handmade pottery and glass artworks created by its members. <strong>The show is this Saturday, June 15!!</strong>
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Here's the info for the show:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><strong>Shepard Garden & Art Center</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><strong>3330 Mc Kinley Blvd.</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><strong>Sacramento, CA </strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I have new work and new designs to present to you.........I hope you can stop by!!</span>Sharon Bloomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03795494222616496484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1923642814361248879.post-91754873037076329672013-04-07T13:41:00.001-07:002013-04-07T13:42:20.907-07:00<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I will be showing my newest pieces in bountiful colors, shapes, and sizes at this event! Please read the flyer for details. See you there!!</span><br />
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