Friday, August 26, 2011

Port Clinton Art Festival

I am off to set up!!
See you tomorrow!
BARB
lots of food music and ART

Port Clinton Art Festival

Set up is this afternoon and WHOO HOO the weather is great! we deserve it!!!!!!! The food and live music begins tonight. . 

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Sunday, August 7, 2011

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Artwork is such a personal thing! Artwork that captivates is even more amazing. I am drawn to his images. Here are a  few more views of Steffen Dam's work!
I wish I could purchase his work, maybe one day.
Check out the links!
http://www.damogkarlslundglas.dk/showpage.aspx?sideid=64
Barb



Dam & Karlslund Glas

Steffen Dam
I think his work is amazing!
Two links to his websites follow! I could spends hours looking at these pieces!
Barb

Steffen Dam
I think his work is amazing!
Two links to his websites follow! I could spends hours looking at these pieces!
Barb
http://www.artnet.com/artists/steffen-dam/
http://www.damogkarlslundglas.dk/showpage.aspx?sideid=30




Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Whisper

Poor little Whisper....
Friday she started coughing nonstop for 20 - 30 minutes at a time. Saturday morning, we took her to the vet. She always coughs because she has chronic bronchitis, but this was so much more intense!
This is in her throat and probably bacterial. More drugs and $$$$. She is the most expensive rescue doggie we ever had!
She seems to be improving bit by bit. She is at least 12, but her heart is good!

Friday, July 1, 2011

My son just came to town!

We had dinner with Daniel and Elana. Excellent food and conversation. Elana has not been to Chicago since high school so they are official tourists seeing the sights.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Highland Park Festival of Fine Craft is this weekend!

Don't Miss This Weekend's Fabulous Outdoor Festival of Fine Craft
on Sheridan Road in Highland Park!
Festival of Fine Craft 2011
This weekend, come to Highland Park for the Festival of Fine Craft
on Sheridan Road between Central and Elm!

There will be 120 amazing artists from across the country, as well as lively music and delicious food throughout the weekend.
Hope to see you in Highland Park
at this highly anticipated annual event!



Thank You to Our Sponsors:
Make It Better MagazineFirst Bank of Highland Park
Illinois Arts Council City of Highland Park Sunset Foods
--
Barbara Sucherman
Barbara Sucherman Designs, Ltd.

Saturday, June 11, 2011

Hardware Stores welcome

Have Fun with Hardware!


Amazing Highlights from

The Complete Illustrated Guide to Everything Sold in Hardware Stores


©2011 Steve Ettlinger


Note for the denser folks amongst us: 

All of these items are in the book and found in most hardware stores!



MOST INTRIGUING ITEMS:

GIMLET

NUT DRIVER

PLUMB BOB

BONE WRENCH

SHANTY CAP

PAINTER'S MITT

WINDOW ZIPPER

OAKUM

SPUD WRENCH

STAR DRILL

BUTT CHISEL

INVISIBLE HINGE

HURRICANE ANCHOR

CLOSET AUGER

ACORN NUT

GROOVER


Erotic, suggestive, and X-rated items, depending on your mood and pronunciation:

UNDRESSED STONE

X-RATED SANDPAPER

ECCENTRIC NIPPLE EXTRACTOR

NIPPLE PULLER

FLEXIBLE SHAFT

DEEP THROAT SOCKET WRENCH

DEEP THROAT C-CLAMP

HICKEY

END NIPPERS

STUD FINDER

TUNG OIL

PRICK PUNCH

BUTT MARKER

RUBBER KNEE PADS


ZOOLOGICAL ITEMS:

CAT'S PAW

PINCH DOG

LINE DOG

PIG'S FOOT

CROW'S FOOT

CHICKEN LEG

SNAKE  (2 kinds!)

HAWK

SAW HORSE

FLY CUTTER

BUTTERFLY TROWEL

BUTTERFLY HINGE

Our good friend, Steve Ettlinger has written this book, a terrific Fathers Day Gift!
Now available in all digital formats. Also, as a regular BOOK.
Check it out,
Barb Sucherman

Thursday, May 19, 2011

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William Blake








This is one of my favorite quotes: 

 Quotation #29380 from Classic Quotes:


To see a world in a Grain of Sand,
And a Heaven in a Wild Flower,
Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand,
And eternity in an hour.
William Blake English engraver, illustrator, & poet (1757 - 1827)
Textures
Look closely at the details!

Face?


In the Wind


Lichen



William Blake

Check out this website I found at mail.google.com

This is one of my favorite quotes:

Quotation #29380 from Classic Quotes:

To see a world in a Grain of Sand,
And a Heaven in a Wild Flower,
Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand,
And eternity in an hour.
William Blake
English engraver, illustrator, & poet (1757 - 1827)

Inspirations

Every day, I walk my dogs. Sometimes it is crappy out, sometimes beautiful. I try to think of it as an opportunity to be outside. Certainly Dervish and Whisper LOVE OUTSIDE... no matter what kind of weather it is!  So, by their influence, I decided that these little walks would be inspiration walks.

I bring my camera and a bag, in case I see something beautiful, interesting, fragile or collectible>

Daily, I find an object of inspiration. Cool sticks, branches, robin eggs (such wonderous color annd all different). I have quite a colection and in some way, it will be in my art!

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The Tiger by William Blake

Check out this website I found at mail.google.com

One of my favorite poems.
William Blake. 1757–1827

The Tiger

TIGER, tiger, burning bright
In the forests of the night,
What immortal hand or eye
Could frame thy fearful symmetry?

In what distant deeps or skies 5
Burnt the fire of thine eyes?
On what wings dare he aspire?
What the hand dare seize the fire?

And what shoulder and what art
Could twist the sinews of thy heart? 10
And when thy heart began to beat,
What dread hand and what dread feet?

What the hammer? what the chain?
In what furnace was thy brain?
What the anvil? What dread grasp 15
Dare its deadly terrors clasp?

When the stars threw down their spears,
And water'd heaven with their tears,
Did He smile His work to see?
Did He who made the lamb make thee? 20

Tiger, tiger, burning bright
In the forests of the night,
What immortal hand or eye
Dare frame thy fearful symmetry?

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

From Big Trees to Tiny Moss

From the giant trees with muscular branches and strength, to the tiny mosses, beauty, delicate, intricate details are every where in the world, if you just take the time to LOOK.

Inspiration Walks

Taking my dogs for a walk in the park in the cold wet spring can be depressing....
Until I take out my camera and look at EVERYTHING up close. Just like the dogs!!! ( minus the sniffing and tasting )
Exhilaration sets in and my eyes are transfixed! And my brain is engaged!

Monday, April 18, 2011

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by Barbara Sucherman

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Friday, April 15, 2011

Lichen and moss

We have been watching the changes around us.

Lichen

I have been studying the moss and lichen this spring. The patterns and textures are amazing!
Theses photos just blow my mind!

Tuesday, January 25, 2011


Puzzle Necklace and Pendants.
Puzzle Earrings, Pendant and 3Shape Necklace.
The pendants are shown on Oxidized silver chains in 16" or 18". Delicate gold-fill or silver chains are also available!




PUZZLE SERIES:

Oxidized silver and 12K gold-fill puzzle earrings on a french  earwire.
 They are shaped and cut individually so that no two are exactly alike. Random alphabet letters embellish the surface!

Sunday, January 23, 2011








Well, our back door (sliding patio doors) has officially frozen itself shut! Wintertime blues! The dogs are totally confused!