Spring in Bloomington

A picture's worth a thousand words, or blossoms in this case.

They call it Bloomington for a reason......

Have you seen these Missing Mosaic Panels?

On Wednesday, December 9th (a cold, windy, snowy night) someone took two mosaic panels from our yard and porch.

The Garbage' Mural (approx. 4.5' tall x 3' wide), my first attempt at an outdoor piece, had successfully hidden our garbage cans from view for almost 11 years. I guess I should be flattered that someone wanted it enough to steal it, but it is a treasured "friend" that will be missed by our family, visitors and neighbors.

The hanging piece (above) was done by an elderly man I met during a downtown Chicago art fair when I was first starting out in mosaics. Seymour Adelman approached my booth, shared a small tattered picture of his recent mosaic installation, (Dr. Martin Luther King in King Community Center), welcomed me to his studio and gave me encouragement. Years later, I purchased his "mirrored bird" piece at an auction. Shortly thereafter he passed away. It has great meaning for me, and it is a piece I would be grateful to see again. It is mainly done in mirror on plexi glass with a dark grey wooden frame. It measures approx. 36"x20".

We made a police report, and the officer encouraged us to notify other artists and friends. I sent an email to friends and posted pictures on Face Book. The response from the community has been unbelievable. I want to thank everyone who has taken the time to respond and forward this information along.

While it's a long shot.....I still feel that someone may see these someday, and if so, please contact me or the Bloomington Police at (812)339-4477.

Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season. May you, your family, friends (and artworks!) be safe and secure this new year!

Holiday Happenings

My favorite bizarre bazaar is coming up this Friday and Saturday, December 4th & 5th.

Join Moe's Ache Studio at the 51st Unitarian Universalist Church Art Fair and Bazaar this Friday

from 10-7 and Saturday from 9-4. Located at Fee Lane and the Bypass, Bloomington, IN.

Featuring over 50 great artists and craftsmen, this is more than an art fair. UU always has a fab white elephant sale (where I often find the weirdest "stuff" that inspires new pieces), as well as a great selection of books, and often plants for sale.

We'll be there with new mosaics like the "Giant Java" coffee cup. If you need holiday gifts, we'll

have a nice selection of one of a kind mosaic and "upcycled" gifts under $30!

If I'm not in my booth, I will probably be in the one across the aisle, doing my own holiday shopping, socializing and noshing on the delicious homemade soups and cookies.

Like I said, it's more than an art fair. The best way to shop for the holidays! Join us!

Fourth Street Festival of the Arts and Crafts!!

With great weather predicted, a new show layout and lots of wacky work from Moe's Ache Studio, this year's Fourth Street Festival of the Arts and Crafts is destined to be one of the best!   

All artists will now be on 4th Street thanks to an addition of a new block from Dunn to Indiana.  This expansion includes lots of walkways between booths, giving patrons a better opportunity to browse without the crowds.  Cooler temps and great art under shady trees should further enhance the Fourth Street experience.  

Moe's Ache Studio will be moving "up street" in a double booth #97-98 (closer to Dunn Street).  

Look for our giant mosaic fish, "Marlon Grando" and an oversized mixed media pumpkin, currently referred to as the "Big A-- Pumpkin" and you'll know you are in the right booth!  

'Looking forward to seeing you there!

Show hours are Saturday, September 5 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, September 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

More info about the festival at:  http://4th.street.festival.googlepages.com/

More "Fowl" Art

A soggy Fourth is behind us, and we're looking forward to a great weekend in Saint Joe, Michigan for the Krasl Art Fair.  Set on a bluff, overlooking Lake Michigan, it's a perfect setting for an art show.  Great work, cool breezes and hopefully, cooperative weather both days.  

Even though we've been concentrating on making garden pieces for this show, I couldn't resist finishing up "Wired Rooster".  He's actually an indoor piece.  A mosaic, beaded rooster set in a chicken wire frame....more "Fowl Art".