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Airbrush Painted Vietnam Veterans Memorial

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1961 Vet Classic - Owner John F. Svandrlik
I bought this 61 Corvette in 2005 as a project. When I bought this Vet, it was all apart in boxes. In the process I went from a mono radio to a stereo. I installed the new speakers in the kick panels. Now I needed to come up with something to put in the original hole in the dash. One day while looking at my other car, which has a POW/MIA plate on the front the idea came to me.
I took another plate and cut it to fit into the original speaker frame. I received many positive compliments from fellow vets. I then had "59 All Gave Some Some Gave All 75" painted on the rear panel above my VVA license plate. I felt I needed to do more, and it came to me at our chapters Memorial Day service at the local Vietnan Veterans Memorial.
I contacted a local airbrush artist, Mi Chelle Vara, from Wilton with my idea .She was very enthusiastic about it as you can see she did a fantastic job. I have brought the car to many shows since I completed her in 2008. There is still room on the lower panel inside the hood for a future addition.
I served a tour in Vietnam in1967 with the U.S. Navy, was assigned to the Inshore Undersea Warfare Group 1, on a patrol boat, as a crew member. It is an honor to share these images with my brothers in NY VVA.

John F. Svandrlik - President VVA Chapter 79

VVA New York State Council

VVA New York State Council: "1961 Vet Classic - Owner John F. Svandrlik"

I bought this 61 Corvette in 2005 as a project. When I bought this Vet, it was all apart in boxes. In the process I went from a mono radio to a stereo. I installed the new speakers in the kick panels. Now I needed to come up with something to put in the original hole in the dash. One day while looking at my other car, which has a POW/MIA plate on the front the idea came to me.
I took another plate and cut it to fit into the original speaker frame. I received many positive compliments from fellow vets. I then had "59 All Gave Some Some Gave All 75" painted on the rear panel above my VVA license plate. I felt I needed to do more, and it came to me at our chapters Memorial Day service at the local Vietnan Veterans Memorial.
I contacted a local airbrush artist, Mi Chelle Vara, from Wilton with my idea .She was very enthusiastic about it as you can see she did a fantastic job. I have brought the car to many shows since I completed her in 2008. There is still room on the lower panel inside the hood for a future addition.
I served a tour in Vietnam in1967 with the U.S. Navy, was assigned to the Inshore Undersea Warfare Group 1, on a patrol boat, as a crew member. It is an honor to share these images with my brothers in NY VVA.

John F. Svandrlik - President VVA Chapter 79
http://nyvietnamvets.org/

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Airbrushed

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Airbrushed: "Vietnam Veterans Memorial Airbrushed"

11/21/09-A Vietnam Veterans Memorial painted with airbrush supported by John & Grace.There are 2 to the series one in monotone gray the other is monotone color with subliminal flames, yet mellow. I have not had time to edit #2 yet, so check back.The photograph doesn’t do justice, as there is a loss in translation. It seems almost impossible to shoot good pictures of a reflective surface and keep the detail, quickly.The original painting has much detail and dimension and of course time in it.The 2nd to the series is currently at the studio so fee free to come by and check it out, in person.The second in the series will be looking for a public forum, to show off how much we Love our Veterans and the sorrow we share for the losses.My heart felt sympathy goes to all who have loss and who currently serve in wartime.Thanks! -m

Sculpture Just finished- for the assistance of artist with terminal cancer.

"Urban Thought"

The event is Sponsored by: Rema Hort Mann Foundation

153 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10013

212-966-8444

Imagine the feeling of being a terminal patient and in hopes of a grant to sponsor some of your last art works. Although, I think there would be a plethora of untapped work ideas. I can’t on top of the other daily struggles, begin to understand the feeling of time running out, and the need to get the last thoughts down.
That level of struggle and difficulty must be overwhelming.
My heart and piece goes out to those in that position.
I am very grateful for the health I enjoy and the people that I enjoy it with!

Artist awarness project

http://www.saratoga.com/today/2009/10/the-domestic-violence-awareness-project.html

Saratoga Today
The Domestic Violence Awareness Project
Written By: Yael Goldman on October 9, 2009

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness month, a 31 day campaign to support the individual stories, experiences and personalities affected by domestic abuse.
Every victim of domestic abuse is different and, similarly, this diversity calls for a variety of outlets and mediums to show support and rally prevention awareness. As a visual medium, artistic expression calls unique attention to this cause, which is why local sculptor mi Chelle Vara uses visual art to inspire positive action as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Vara created 8 sculptural pieces, at her Ballard Road Art Studio Gallery in Wilton, to be shown in conjunction with the awareness campaign. From Vara's perspective, communication is vital for those directly and indirectly affected by domestic violence."The problem with domestic violence is the silence barrier. If it's happening, even to someone close, no one wants to talk about it," Vara said. "I create visual pieces that are dimensional; allowing a dialogue to open up through all people."The tragic death of friend Dawn Bovey Roberts, a local victim of extreme domestic violence, enlightened Vara about the need for open communication and support for those in danger. Last year, Vara showed her support with two sculptures, and his year she's added eight more with "bigger language." Through these pieces, Vara aims to capture the positive: how she has seen many people grow through domestic violence, using their experience as something positive to propel them to a new place as an individual. She works with iron and glass to convey how negative energy can be transformed into growth and enlightenment for the world around her.Vara's artwork demonstrates just one medium for expressing the relationship between violence and emotion. She highlights the power and inspiration surrounding those who conquer domestic abuse, and it is their encouraging stories that speak volumes about violence of all forms."Domestic violence and violence are not separate issues. Violence in society must be addressed, and addressed positively," Vara said.By capturing the good that comes from even the most negative situations, Vara's sculptures embody the message that triumph over social violence can be inspiration for change.

Go to web site for all the pictures and articals. http://www.michellevara.com/

Thank you

"Stunning" - Sculpture review by Kate Austin

10/01/09 -Chronicle News
Domestic violence art at BJS Artworks in The Shirt Factory in Glens Falls NY holds a reception for its second annual domestic violence awarness project. From Vitom to Victory on Saturday , Oct 3 from 4 to 8 pm.
Last year the solidarity of the attendees at this art reception moved me to tears, a friend of Bev Saunders who owns BJSArtworks, pulled out her guitar and played the Bill Withers tune “Lean on Me”. Those at the opening, many who did know each other sang along. Ms.Saunders lost her daughter in a high-profile act of brutal domestic violence in Las Vagas Last November, she says she hopes to raise awareness and foster healing with this show.
The Gallery doesn’t have many different artist participating this year, but the works on the walls are raw and moving. miChelle M. Vara, an artist working found objects and metal sculpture, shows new pieces that are quite stunning. These works are simpler than her previous works I’ve seen, and more effective for it.
-Kate Austin

8 new Sculpture Works in conjuntion With DV Awareness month...

Artist Reception OCt 3 4-8 pm at BJS ART WORKS 71 Larwance St Glens Falls NY

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Or call Ballard Road Art Studio -518-587-8706

9/2008 Show -Victim to Victory

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Sculpture Show Victim to Victory

Sculptor miChelle M. Vara from Ballard Road Art Studio Gallery, Wilton NY is now finishing 8 sculptural pieces to be shown in conjunction with Domestic Violence awareness month.
miChelle’s past involvement thru a tragic loss of a friend Dawn Bovey Roberts in lighted her to the need for open communication and support for those in danger.
She feels Art as a venue, opens a forum thru visuals in a positive action towards supporting safety in a community for all people.
miChelle’s sculpture takes a new visual standpoint using Iron and glass to convey her thoughts on once negative energy that was transformed into growth and enlightenment for the world around her.

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BJs Art Works at the Shirt Factory 71 Lawrence St. (2nd floor suite 221)
Artist Reception- October 3rd 4-6 pm

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Bottle Trees

I have built a few bottle trees from classic southern style to artistic sculptural.

My sculpture version of a bottle tree offers no 2 that are the same.
Tree trunks made dimensionally using square and round stock, bent and welded.

Adding Sculpture details such as the owl offer the garden a whimsical feel enhancing the color of the bottles tying art with craft, For the diserning gardener.

I will gladly make/add on commission any animals or ideas that you come up with to personalize trees. I have tons of Ideas.

I didn’t realize how fun and visually pleasing the bottle Trees were until I installed a few around my gardens.

The classic Bottle Tree holds 12 bottles for $79.00
Owl Sculpture Bottle Tree (12) - $250
Shapely Tree w/ full-bodied trunk (12)- $150
Custom 12-24 trees built from $100 and up.

The Light off the bottles Glistens with Joy offering sculpture gardens a new energy.

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Visual sculpture catalog now available
Kingston Sculpture Biennial 2009

The book is a picture filled 48-page synopsis of the environmentally sound sculpture project called “GO GREEN & Keep the Hudson Clean”

This energized project made thru artistic statements came to full fruition. The book is now offered in a limited once in a lifetime opportunity by purchase of $10.00 per copy plus shipping.

Project Thanks to all artist and supporters (to include but not limited to) the Arts Society of Kingston, Vindora Wixom, Meagan Gallagher, City of Kingston and NY Council Arts.


Thank You

Whats new for July and Aug

Well the month of July was very disappointing as the piece of sculpture named Eeffie, while moving it; fell and on me.
I have had many bones broke in my life as I used to pride myself on training un-trainable /crazy horses. Although I had never broke or dislocated ribs as in this case, it has to be the slowest healing, most painful thing ever. So I don’t recommend any one trying it!The lesson learned is that I am not supper woman and need to get more equipment (out door fork truck) as that would do away with the problem of hard to handle, big, heavy, working alone, sculpture stuff. So any one reading this if you have a line on an industrial out door fork truck Cheep contact me.

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Its Re-cycled “Mothers Worry” to the front of Saratoga’s racing season.

8/10/09--
Its Re-cycled “Mothers Worry” to the front of Saratoga’s racing season.
Reaching for the finish with action and color of re-cycled purpose.
“Mothers Worry” strides to the front, of new releases for August at the
Saratoga Sculpture Parks Show season.
Long hours and persistence through artist miChelle Vara at the Ballard Road Art Studio Gallery propels this fun, fast sculpture to the finish line.
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Section of Wilton artist’s sculpture stolen - The Saratogian News: Serving the Saratoga Springs, N.Y. region (Saratogian.com)

Section of Wilton artist’s sculpture stolen - The Saratogian News: Serving the Saratoga Springs, N.Y. region (Saratogian.com)

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N. Bennington Sculpture Opening 7/18/09

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Sculpture Show Opening- North Bennington VT
Please join us at the Reception-July 18 –4 to 8 pm
Located on Route 67 in North Bennington VT
at the Post Office.
miChelle Vara will be showing a metal sculpture finished in galvanize called
“Theodora”
The piece is a conversation in metal about the evolution of soul
from one level in life to another.

We just installed sculpture pieces last night. I

look forward to seeing you all as it is always a good time.

REWARD!!--I Want MY SHIP-~- REWARD!!!

Call me with any information on the sculpture piece called

"The Half Moon Ship"

from the sculpture

Henry Hudson!

Displayed in Rotary Park Kingston NY.

PLEASE HELP!!!!

GET THE WORD OUT!!

Daily Freeman news in Kingston NY 7/13/09

Replica of Hudson's ship STOLEN from sculpture

By ROSEMARY SHARPEFreeman intern

The 18-inch-high replica of Henry Hudson’s ship the Half Moon shown at lower right in this photo was stolen from the sculpture, called ‘Henry Hudson and the Half Moon,’ sometime last week in Kingston’s Rotary Park. Freeman photo by Tania Barricklo
KINGSTON — The Half Moon is missing.Not Henry Hudson’s original ship, but an 18-inch-high metal replica of the vessel that was part of a sculpture at an outdoor exhibit in Kingston.People overseeing the Kingston Sculpture Biennial — which includes works at Kingston Point, Rotary Park and Hasbrouck Park — noticed last week that the Half Moon was missing from a 10-foot-high sculpture in Rotary Park called “Henry Hudson and the Half Moon.” The work was created by miChelle Vara to commemorate this year’s 400th anniversary of Hudson’s 1609 voyage up the river that now bears his name.Rotary Park is near the river’s edge.Vara said by telephone on Saturday that she’s upset visitors to the park won’t be able to see her entire piece, which took more than a year to create. She also said removing the ship from the sculpture couldn’t have been easy because it was double-netted to the rest of the work with a weld. Whoever took the ship must have had a plan and tools, she said.Vara said she did extensive research on Hudson’s life while deciding how to honor the explorer. She made Hudson himself out of various recycled materials, including a bicycle wheel, to represent his being a combination of several elements, she said.The sculpture depicts Hudson looking down at his ship on a map, with a hole in the map to symbolize the unknown.Vara said the life of Hudson parallels the life of an artist in many ways because people don’t always support artists or understand their goals, and they work in the unknown.Vara also noted the ironic historical significance of the ship being separated from Hudson and the rest of the sculpture: Hudson never was heard from again after his crew mutinied and threw him off the Half Moon, and now the sculpted Hudson and Half Moon have been separated.“History repeated itself,” Vara said.She said she hopes to build a new ship and make it sturdier than the missing one.And now, she said, whenever she creates a piece for public display, she’ll have to worry about vandalism, and that “takes away from the freedom of showing something easily and whimsically.”Vindora Wixom, executive director of the Arts Society of Kingston, which sponsors the sculpture biennial, called the vandalism of Vara’s piece “a shame” and said she is disappointed that the public now is deprived of seeing this piece it in its entirety.Wixom hopes the incident will raise public awareness about the importance of art and its continuing cultural purpose. She also believes it will serve as a motivation to never stop making and supporting art.The damage to “Henry Hudson and the Half Moon” was not the first incidence of vandalism associated with this year’s sculpture exhibit: A piece by Michael Ciccone called “Washed Ashore,” also in Rotary Park, was bent 90 degrees, and Ciccone had to come fix the work, said Meagan Gallagher, the exhibit’s curator; and a piece in the same park called “Buttercups,” by Randy Polumbo, which includes lights made from blue baby bottles in the shape of a buttercup, was missing one of the bottles around the same time the Half Moon went missing.Gallagher said city police have been notified about the vandalism, and Vara said she is offering a reward for information about the damage to her sculpture.
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esopusdave wrote on Jul 12, 2009 9:00 AM:
" Potential copycat criminals should be aware of two things: There have been security cameras installed at the sites, and the cost of buying one of these sculptures is far less than the fine - including legal fees and jail time. Enjoy, not destroy! "
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catsuny wrote on Jul 12, 2009 9:45 AM:
" SHAME..unfortunately society must go with the cameras and lots of em...people today have no respect no self worth nothing and it is a doggy dog world If this person is caught jail isnt gonna do hit his pocket and dont let it go till hes PAID WELL "

Daily Freeman news of Kingston 7/12/09

By Dietrich KnauthFreeman staff

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“Henry Hudson and the Half Moon” by miChelle Vara.(Freeman photo by Tania Barricklo)
He stands 10 feet tall, with a body of iron beams and welded scrap metal. His face is a bicycle wheel, with nuts and bolts are riveted to his hat and various water-faucet handles serving as shirt-buttons.“I think he’s cute,” said Meagan Gallagher, referring to “Henry Hudson and the Half Moon,” a sculpture that looms at the water’s edge in Kingston’s Rotary Park.Gallagher, 25, is the curator of the 2009 Kingston Sculpture Biennial exhibition, and she called the sculpture, created by miChelle Vara, “powerful yet whimsical.”“With the quadricentennial, it’s such a great centerpiece,” Gallagher said, referring to the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s voyage up the river that bears his name.The theme of this year’s biennial, the ninth, is “Go Green and Keep the Hudson Clean.” It focuses on work that pays homage to the Hudson River’s impact and uses natural or recycled materials. Because of the river-centric theme, almost all of the sculptures in the city are located at Kingston Point, Rotary Park and Hasbrouck Park, with four sculptures in and around the Arts Society of Kingston headquarters at 97 Broadway. Previous biennials have included works scattered throughout the city, on public and private lawns and indoors.But not everyone wholeheartedly supports the river-and-parks location. Alderman Thomas Hoffay (D-Ward 2), who represents Uptown Kingston, said that the Biennial had “lost something” by neglecting parts of the city where people work and go about their daily business. Although he understood the decision to focus on the river, he said previous biennials “had more of a visual impact, because people saw them every day.”Nevertheless, Gallagher said that early word-of-mouth has been positive. “I’ve been told it’s a lot more fun than shows in the past.”One of ASK’s goals was to create an exhibition that that fits the city and its history and getting people to rediscover the parks. “A lot of people have said, ‘I hadn’t been to Hasbrouck park in years, and it’s so beautiful’,”Gallagher said.There are 50 sculptures in the exhibit, although one of them has surely melted by now — over a dozen ice boats carved by Itty Neuhas were launched at the July 4 opening ceremony, their waters joining the Hudson on its way toward the Atlantic. The title plaque, “Ice Boats Melt into the Hudson,” remains near the water’s edge in Rotary Park, long outlasting the work itself.Gallagher and Vindora Wixom, ASK’s executive director, said that their goals this year were to create an exhibition that was accessible, fun and “kid-friendly.”The kid-friendly theme extended to the official opening reception on July 4, which featured children’s activities — including boat-making and face-painting — guided tours, live music and hors d’ouvres.“We tried to, rather than provoke the people here in Kingston, to attract them,” said Wixom, who has a sculpture of her own in the biennial, “Tear of the Clouds.” She added that no designs were turned down because they might be controversial.In part because of the theme, this year’s exhibition will likely be less controversial than some past biennials. Two of the more controversial pieces in the event’s history were Tom Gottslieben’s “Spiral Construction” and Rita Dee’s “Atticus,” both of which were displayed on the lawn of the Ulster County Courthouse on Wall Street. “Spiral Construction,” from the 1999 biennial, resembled a blue screw made from bluestone, stainless steel and crystal, and some observers interpreted it as a commentary on fairness in the justice system. “Atticus,” a wooden horse sculpture with the Ten Commandments and other biblical passages inscribed on its wooden framework, was moved in 2005 after it was opposed by mayor James Sottile and others, who said it was promoting religion on government property. It was moved to the lawn of the Old Dutch Church, across the street.Despite the emphasis on nature and whimsy, “you never know what will offend some people,” Wixom said, whether for political or aesthetic reasons.But Wixom said that the nature of the exhibit will reward repeat visitors to the parks. There are “a lot of nooks and crannies,” and some of the work is not immediately noticeable.Visitors to Rotary Park seemed to have positive reactions to the art that sprouted up there recently.On a warm Thursday afternoon, two visitors to the park relaxed at a hilltop gazebo, listening to Mark Bernard’s entry, “The Tree Whispers Hudson,” a radio installation with motion sensors that greets passersby and then gives lectures on the history of the city and the river.“Would you come over here?” the voice from the bushes asked. “I’m the tree over here. I’m this fallen log.”“This is great,” said Katie Panchack, 23, of Saugerties, as the log continued with a speech about the Lenape tribe that settled the area before Hudson’s arrival. “I’ve been here all my life and didn’t know half of this stuff.”Panchak said the biennial was “awesome.” “There’s so much stuff to look at.”Her friend, Juan Valdez, a visitor from West Palm Beach, Fla., agreed. “This is very beautiful.”Rick Van Dusen, a retired builder and Kingston resident since 1997, said that he liked the way the art fit with the natural surroundings. “It’s all about nature,” he said.“Some of it I like, and some of it I don’t,” he said, appearing unimpressed with some of the abstract metal statues. His favorite is “The Dancer,” by Kathy Bruce, a tall bamboo and moss figure rising out of a bush that spreads around her waist like a skirt. “It’s the nicest one I’ve seen so far.”Van Dusen, a frequent visitor to Rotary Park, made the trip with his dog, Mina, a 2-year-old Shitzu-Maltese mix, who also approved of the exhibition. “She likes the art,” Van Dusen said.“I like the walkway at the entrance,” Panchak said. “It’s very bright and colorful. It’s not an eyesore.”The pathway, entitled “Alive! A Path of Renewal,” is made from bluestones and planters hand-painted by residents of the Northeast Center for Special Care as part of their rehabilitation from brain injuries.MiChelle Vara, the sculptor of “Henry Hudson,” said that she is happy with her statue’s central location. She pieced him together over the course of a year, with the quadricentennial in mind.“He is very happy in the park, and he appears to be quite happy next to the Indian,” she said, referring to Dave Channon’s “Diana Lenape,” a large metal sculpture made with discarded garden tools including shovel heads and a rake, in the likeness of a Native American woman aiming a bow and arrow.The art will remain on display until October. Later in the summer, ASK plans to sell catalogs commemorating the exhibit, which will have photographs of the art in its outdoor setting, an opening comment, artist statements and photos from the July 4 reception. Funding for the event normally comes from city coffers, but this year ASK carried the costs of promotion and is waiting to be reimbursed by funds from a state grant for the Hudson Fulton Champlain Quadricentennial. They have asked for $10,000, the same amount as in past years.Other artists featured in the biennial include Melita Greenleaf, Scarlett Colsen, Michael Ciccone, Anne Dushanko Dobek, Robin M. Glassman, Karen Pignataro, Gary Pluschau, Randy Polumbo, the Student Art Alliance at SUNY New Paltz, Matthew Zappala, Casey Schwartz, Susan Togut, Anne Stanner, Cristina Ungureanu, Emily Puthoff, Bill Brovold, Pieter and Abby Heijnen, Bennett Wine, Terry L.H. Slade, Ze’ev Wily Neumann, Kelly McGrath, Patrick Sweeney, Stephen Reynolds, Pamela Wallace, Robert Giordano, Lucjan Nowinski, Franc Palaia, James Hixson, Sandra Schaller and Oreen Cohen.

Sculpture show has nature on its mind - The Daily Freeman Life: Serving the Hudson Valley since 1871(DailyFreeman.com)

Sculpture show has nature on its mind - The Daily Freeman Life: Serving the Hudson Valley since 1871(DailyFreeman.com)

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Sculpture on the Move

It was a long week----
A new sculptural piece called Murphy finished.
Now showing 6/26/09 - 3 pieces at the Flories Gallery on Broadway in Saratoga NY.
A 1000 lb base was made and all the bird bases.
The sculpture Henry Hudson and the Half Moon re-painted and loaded.
The truck & trailer loaded to go to Kingston’s and installed Life & HH.
For the July 4th Opening. Which all are welcome to attend; there are family events snacks and of course sculpture.

A newspaper article from the Saratogian 6/25/09
http://www.saratogian.com/articles/2009/06/25/news/doc4a42daec21e63396255525.txt

A channel 9 news spot
http://www.capitalnews9.com/Video/video_pop.aspx?vids=158222&sid=345&rid=28

Then on Saturday I went to NJ were we had a family gathering spent time with my longest known friend that was all awesome.
The new family additions of nieces & nephews from all corners of the country are well and growing very rapid.
Did time on the Boardwalk and the beach. Over eat, enjoyed a NJ ice cream bar.
I think I crammed it all in and had a wonderful time in fast-forward.

Yesterday we worked in a crazy rainstorm on the Lake George then off to the steamboats at lock 5 for the Quadricentennial.

To finish the night with a good barbequed steak made by good friends.

Sculpture Sold and New Acquaintances Made

It was a good week and I got to meet a new and interesting husband and wife team at the Ballard Road Art Studio who had traveled from Washington State.
We enjoyed good conversation and they purchased apiece of miChelle’s
called “Hello Dollie”.
The husband a writer (amongst many other things) and the wife is a glass artist.
Diane made nice thick-layered glass plates with excellent color. She was on the way to show many pieces that were all buildings in the town of Dolgeville NY for a flower fest.
I purchased the Riverside Cafe (Blues Brothers). The plate has 2 figures sitting in front of a brick building at a table. The actual site is supposed to be in the town.
I hope to get there and check it out.So we both got a new piece of art and enjoyed unique time together. I hope we see them again! A Big Thank You and travel safe to them!

Kingston Sculpture Biennial - JULY 4 1-4pn

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The Kingston Sculpture Biennial Debuts July 4th
ASK Arts Center97 BroadwayKingston, NY 12401
JULY 4TH 1-4PM
The KSB opening reception will be held July 4th, from 1 – 4 pm at Hasbrouck & Rotary Parks and will be a family friendly event. Students from the Art Education Program at Pratt Art Institute will host children’s activities, with supplies being donated by the Queens Museum of Art. Guided tours will be given throughout the three park locations. Live music will be performed and hors d’ouvres will be served. At 4pm you can witness Itty Neuhas’ iceboats being launched. Then move to the Arts Society of Kingston, ASK, at 97 Broadway, for the monthly First Saturday art opening reception, 5 – 8 pm, for the exhibits “Regarding the View, Paintings and Prints by E S DeSanna” and “Heads Up, Portraiture.”
The 9th Kingston Sculpture Biennial will be on display throughout three city parks which overlook the Hudson River: Hasbrouck, Kingston Point and the Rotary Parks, from Saturday, July 4th thru the month of October 2009.
While this year’s Biennial revolves around the theme of using both natural and recycled materials, it pays great homage to the Hudson River's impact and influence on the region. There is a whimsical figure made out of found metal objects in the likeness of Henry Hudson by mi Chelle Vara, Melita Greenleaf has created the “Thee Sisters” which is figurative of three large bean, corn and squash seeds. The Northeast Center for Special care is organizing the painting of bluestones from our region and Vindora Wixom’s “Tear of the Clouds” represents the origin of the Hudson River. Many others will delight and entertain you as you walk through the parks.
This highly anticipated outdoor exhibition is expected to feature the following artists: Bill Brovold, Pieter & Abby Heijnen, Karl Saliter, Melita Greenleaf, Bennett Wine, Terry Slade, Scarlett Colsen, Dave Channon, Willy Neumann, Ezra Silverman, James Hixson, Michael Ciccone, Itty Neuhaus, Mark Bernard, Anne Dobek, Kelly McGrath, Naz Shahrokh, Robin Glasman, Karen Pignataro & Gary Pluschau, Randy Polumbo, Sandra Schaller, Stephen Reynolds & Pamela Wallace, SUNY New Paltz Art Alliance, Kathy Bruce, Mathew Zappala, Casey Schwartz, Susan Togut, Northeast Center for Special Care, Anne Stanner, Robert Giordano, and Cristina Ungureanu.
Meagan Gallagher is curating the 2009 Kingston Sculpture Biennial. Meagan, age 25, moved to Kingston two years ago. She holds a BFA in Art History & Arts Management from C.W. Post College, LIU. When not busy curating & managing the biennial, she is a fulltime Design Consultant.

I have been on a wonderfully fun 2.5 weeks of summer- enjoying family and friends.
I will in the next week post new pictures of-
What’s happening?
Dates for upcoming events,
Social events,
Family,
Newly created art,
Places visited and more………………….
So check back soon.

Outsider Art at Beverly Kaye Gallery: Recycled Metal Sculpture, Outsider Art

Outsider Art at Beverly Kaye Gallery: Recycled Metal Sculpture, Outsider Art

Opportunity to grow at 5 rivers show

The show at 5 rivers was outstanding.
The participation was more than I could have ever expected.
The sense of community filled the air with the sound of music harmony and good cheer.
All ages interacted.
The Bird project was amazing-!!!
The Sculpture experience for most was a first.
First participants chose a pre – cut & drilled feather.
Second participants decorated with paint in any fashion chosen.
There were many ideas and words like- Peace, Love, Harmony.
And last but not least I would help to fasten by rivet gun & rivet the feather in the choice of position to the structure. I built with pre-drilled holes, last week.
What a grand time!
It was a long day and the show will be up for a month!
Thank You all for a wonderful day!
A day of community with out computers. Interaction the old way with laughter and eye-to-eye contact.
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Pictures of 5 rivers show

The Celebration of Art Gone Wild-May 16 2009

Art Gone Wild a 5 rivers Celebration May 16 2009 - 9am to 3:30pm -Rain or Shine.
56 Game Road Delmar NY –518-475-0291
5 artists will be displaying their expertise by offering workshops from 9-4pm
Art Show that offers a day of family entertainment
Snacks- Music- Demonstrations- Nature Trails- Work Shops- Educational-
Fun for all ages

Free Interactive metal sculpture Event-

miChelle M. Vara A metal sculptor that uses recycled metal
from Ballard Road Art Studio in Wilton NY- 518-587-8706
Is offering a Free family/community participation sculpture.
This event will be available through out the day or until completed.
Pre- cut Metal pieces will be available for assembly can be decorated with paint prior to installing on to the pre-built armature. The attachment procedure will offer choice of placement and use of hand tools.

Nature Impressions

Marilyn Rock will demonstrate making Nature prints using real leaves, branches, rocks, grasses, wildflowers and more. Marilyn will share her technique for printing these natural “stamps” onto watercolor paper and participants will have an opportunity to create a greeting card with their very own nature print Open to adults and children. Adults $5—children free.
9:30 till 11:00 and 1:30 till 3:00
Mixed Media Landscape
Led by JuliAnn Goronkin—Create a beautiful mixed media landscape using Japanese fiber papers, paint and oil pastels. Cost -$5 for materials 11:00—noon and 1:00 till 2:00
Write a Children’s Story
with Janet Tanguay. No Fee. Ongoing from 10 till 11 and 1 till 2 PM. Come for all or part of workshop.

Pastel Landscape Demonstration
Enid Watsky will demonstrate her method of creating landscaped using pastels.
Open to everyone. From 2—4 PM

Mixed Media Landscape
Led by JuliAnn Goronkin—Create a beautiful mixed media landscape using Japanese fiber papers, paint and oil pastels. Cost -$5 for materials 11:00—noon and 1:00 till 2:00
Write a Children’s Story
with Janet Tanguay. No Fee. Ongoing from 10 till 11 and 1 till 2 PM. Come for all or part of workshop.

Write a Children’s Story with Janet Tanguay.

No Fee. Ongoing from 10 till 11 and 1 till 2 PM. Come for all or part of workshop.

Images from Lake George

Capturing nature along the lake.

Building a Bridge on Lake George NY

Building a Bridge on Lake George at this time of year is a treat.
The atmosphere is to die for and the visuals change continually.
The water, birds, vegetation, peace and quiet are also of notable account.
On this project we are sub contractors for Elite Docks (Frank & Frank Jr.).
The Elite Dock Boys are re-vamping the dock system and our job is to cut, weld, fabricate, leveling the bridge structure made some time in the 70”s. Over time has sunk and shifted but soon it will be renewed. Safe for the Homeowner to enjoy for many years to come.
Thanks! -Frank you have the best office in the world!

Saratoga Sculpture Park

SARATOGA SCULPTURE PARK

We welcome all ages- visit and enjoy the Visual smorgasbord of objects on display.

Free of charge with Valuable impressions for all!


http://www.artistsites.org/SaratogaSculpturePark/


for more information please call 518-587-8706


Thank You for visiting and come back soon!

"Color of Spring" Art Opening-

You are cordially invited!...Open house and reception... Saturday May 2nd, 4pm - 6pmbjsartworks has moved to a new brighter, larger space,and will celebrate spring withThe Upper Hudson Valley Watercolor Society
and the Sculpture of miChelle M. Vara"Color of Spring"Join us...It will be an Art full day at "The Shirt Factory" as many are participating in our Annual Spring Open House10am - 5pm* see attached for a glimpse of the watercolor show!

bjsartworks Framing Gallery Studio71 Lawrence Street Suite 208 Glens Falls, NY for the opening.

518-793-9350