Extra, Extra! ETC is growing!

The Etsy Team Columbus is vibrant and growing. Check out these amazing pieces by some of our newest members.

Golden Zebra Cuff dirtystory $38.00 The Katie Clutch Wr... madasplace $15.00 Fall River Watercol... ArtEssence $20.00 Simplicity - Dark b... LouiesHardware $14.00 Copper Key and Ambe... lailee $18.00 Winter Cardinal Pil... cram $16.95 2010 Calendar in 4 ... gracehesterdesi... $20.00 Sage Green Celeste ... 3stitchcreation... $52.00 Etsy: Your place to buy & sell all things handmade EtsyTeamColumbus.etsy.com

To find more items from the talented members of Etsy Team Columbus, just search on Etsy!

VOTE and show your support please

Our very own Heather Wirth has artwork in the CNote Art show September 25-27th at Junctionview Studios. Please use the link provided to vote for her submissions and to find out more about this awesome event. In addition, we should mention our member Meg, better known as TsuruBride, has her "better half", hubby Aaron Driggers also with photo submissions up for vote at the same link/site. You CAN vote for both our friends, just click on the "+" sign (once per day) and the digits will increase. Thank you all and Namaste!

http://cnoteartshow.com/fall2009/f2009artists

http://heatherwirth.etsy.com/

September Birthdays

Three members of our team celebrate their special day during the month of September. They are Michelle, Kathryn and Karla. Please join us as we extend warmest wishes to them. Links to their shops are provided below. Have a great day!



http://JewelsofLuxury.etsy.com Whimsy Carnivale Steampunk Necklace

http://Arteest.etsy.com Neighborhood original acrylic painting

http://AdornmentsbyKarla.etsy.com Desert Dragonfly Necklace

VOTE for our talented team member

Our pal Kathryn, of the etsy shop Arteest, is in a contest for which piece of wall-art folks would most like to hang on their wall. She is such a kind and talented individual...would you help us with a push to send voters her way? The painting is truly beautiful too. I can personally vouch that my mom and I both own smaller versions (in different color schemes) of this lovely piece. So, earn your good karma for the day and nudge our ETC team mate on to victory. Thanks bunches! Link provided below:
http://www.etsy.com/voter_list.php?ref=voter&room_id=63

You may also visit Kathryn's etsy shop directly to marvel at her creative vision:

http://arteest.etsy.com/

Finally, one team member is profiling another in her personal blog. There's a giveaway too. Since you're already showing the love for Kathryn, go ahead and do the same for Melanie and Melinda too okay?

http://onalimbpaper.blogspot.com/2009/08/interview-with-mels-clay.html

Their shop links are:

http://melsclay.etsy.com/

http://onalimbpaper.etsy.com/

Inside the Mind of An Artist at Work

Team member Amy Ressa is a painting QUEEN! Not only is she known for her colorful glassware, but she also dabbles in home decor and is happy to embellish many different surfaces such as walls, canvas, plastic, metal, ceramic, fabric and more. When she mentioned another new application of her talent, we had to know more.

What is your latest endeavor called?

I refer to it as "a little piece of my art" pendants and brooches.

What was your inspiration?

I have had an interest in painting glass pendants and I began with the clear glass tiles. I have painted three different sizes and turned them in to pendants by gluing on the bails. I also painted on a few different size seashells and turned them in to pendants as well. My mind continued to wander. I had seen something similar with the broken plates, but the person just did it with plates they purchased and only made brooches. I thought, why couldn’t I do that, but paint them myself? That would be a wonderful way for people to get a little piece of my art. I am still kind of playing with it, but I really think I like gluing a few tiles together, almost like a mosaic piece, but make a pendant or brooch with it instead. I have also considered making funky rings with some of the pieces. I have the findings, but just need to figure it out from there.

I have always loved plates. I guess I inherited that love from my grandmother. I painted a lot plates in the past for different occasions and had a lot of the small white plates left. Since I am no longer painting those, I wanted to figure out something useful that I could do with them. This really seems perfect and a great way to re-purpose something in to a lovely piece of art.

Who is your target audience?

My target audience will really vary. I think the pendants could be more for young adults up to maybe 45-50. The brooches would probably be more for older people 45-70.

How is this line different from what you may have done before?

I have painted plates and I have painted glass pendants, but never turned my plates in to pendants or brooches. I am still doing what I love, painting on the same surfaces, but turning it in to something entirely different than what it was originally intended for.

How will this project resonate with fans of your previous work? Will it feel familiar to them?

I feel people who like my work will relate to my new pieces. They are painted with similar designs and colors and when you see them, many will know that I am the one who painted them.

Okay folks, watch for those pins and pendants to show up in the near future...and for now be sure to go check out Amy's latest popular wares in her 2 etsy shops: http://aressa.etsy.com/ and http://aamilou.etsy.com

Latest team member offerings...

Here are ten recent etsy listings from a handful of our members. Enjoy!

Windsor tie pendant http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24029526&ref=sr_gallery_11&&ga_search_query=etsy+team+columbus&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=4&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

Bleeding heart pillow http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20240277&ref=sr_gallery_10&&ga_search_query=etsy+team+columbus&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=4&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

Spring V Original http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12972478&ref=sr_gallery_21&&ga_search_query=etsy+team+columbus&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=3&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

Crochet beret http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20328951&ref=sr_gallery_16&&ga_search_query=etsy+team+columbus&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=3&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

Cell phone or gadget case http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25757422&ref=sr_gallery_8&&ga_search_query=etsy+team+columbus&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=3&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

Vintage Williamsport bus token ring http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24979225&ref=sr_gallery_19&&ga_search_query=etsy+team+columbus&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=1&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

Spring cat butt earrings http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25232741&ref=sr_gallery_9&&ga_search_query=etsy+team+columbus&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=1&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

Handpainted red chili oil bottle http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23661083&ref=sr_gallery_6&&ga_search_query=etsy+team+columbus&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=1&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

Give peace a chance bib http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20282348&ref=sr_gallery_3&&ga_search_query=etsy+team+columbus&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=1&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

Blue Piggy Orwell Clutch http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25813444&ref=sr_gallery_2&&ga_search_query=etsy+team+columbus&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=1&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

TGIF Item of the Day by ARTEEST

In team member Kathryn's shop you will find all original and affordable acrylic and oil paintings. She has been drawing and painting on and off for about 21 years. Custom requests are always welcome, as are changes to size and color scheme.

The painting you see here is one of many in her trees series. (We own one of her originals and our goal is to procure several) This particular one is called "Essence." Doesn't it bring to mind a fleeting sunset? You know...that one delicate, ultra rare moment when the light is perfect, and the shade so vivid it takes your breath away?

In addition to her etsy shop, Kathryn's work may also be found online at Boundless Gallery. Links are provided below. Stop by on your next coffee break for a virtual vacation. Have a great weekend everyone!

http://arteest.etsy.com

http://www.arteest.boundlessgallery.com

Wednesday Item of the day from Aressa

Today we have pretty glassware painted freehand from our team member Amy as our featured item. She also paints glass tile pendants, wood bracelets, rings, wedding accessories, home decor and keepsakes. If you live in the Columbus area, keep a look out for one of the many painting classes she occasionally offers or contact her through her website for more information. Almost any material is fair game for Amy's talented hand: walls, canvas, metal, ceramic, fabric and more! We are going to share a bevy of her links with you in this post so be sure to visit them and admire her varied artwork. Enjoy!

http://aressa.etsy.com/

http://aamilou.etsy.com/

http://www.amyspaintedhouseandmore.com/

www.picturetrail.com/photos/aressa

Monday featured item of the day from Blue Girl Ink

Check out this work entitled "Aerial Farmland" by our team member Kelli (part 4 of a 7 item series). She is a mixed media artist who loves to dabble in a little bit of everything. Painting, altered books and ATC cards can be found in her shop. She enjoys studying how new construction and urban sprawl effect our dying farmlands and landscapes, especially as seen from an aerial view for translation to her canvas. Another passion of hers is working with http://www.ohiogreenliving.org/. Take a moment to visit her etsy store and admire this talented woman's versatility and perspective.

http://bluegirlink.etsy.com/