We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Heather Thompson will be joining our in-house team of RELICS & ARTIFACTS® Ambassadors. We have been watching, or more like enamored with, Heather's works for some time now.
Read moreIt's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year...
That song positevely makes me happy, it's one of my faves every coming Christmas. I love making ornaments, decorating my home, and baking. I think my theme this year is trending towards gold Dresden, a definite fetish there as in my eyes Dresdens dress elegantly anything it touches! I also like the fact that just by looking at them I can find unusual shapes or uses for them!
Read moreCubes
Some of us may not claim to be Artists, but when we have the tools, materials and a spark of inspiration we can, for that moment, become Artists.
Read more"Fall Faery" with RELICS & ARTIFACTS® Ambassador Monica Downing
The cooling breezes of fall would soon turn into colder, whiter, frost filled breezes. This little fall faerie knows she must fly to join the others and is preparing for her first flight.
She is putting her faith in her glitter covered wings, closing her eyes, and saying a little prayer before she takes offto join the other faeries in warmer places. .
Read more"The Muse News" with RELICS & ARTIFACTS® Ambassador Sherry Westfall Matthews
BREAKING NEWS: An archaeological team in search of Relics & Artifacts® have just uncovered a cache of monumental historic value near some ancient Italian ruins. The location is believed to be the earthly haven of Venus, the Goddess of Beauty and Love.
Read moreThe Nutcracker Suite
I'm listening to Tchaikovsky as I write. The Nutcraker Suite at full blast and my Christmas in full mode. Christmas is my favorite time of the year! I started collecting nutcrackers some 20 years ago when my son was born.
Read more"On A Wing and A Prayer" with RELICS & ARTIFACTS® Ambassador Monica Downing
When I look at this angel, it brings me peace and reminds me to have faith and never give up hope. It’s like my own little guardian angel to watch over me.
Read more"My Muse" with RELICS & ARTIFACTS® Ambassador Sherry Matthews
" I used to think I was the strangest person in the world but then I thought there are so many people in the world, there must be someone just like me who feels bizarre and flawed in the same ways I do. I would imagine her and imagine that she must be out there thinking of me too.
Read more"Special Delivery" with RELICS & ARTIFACT® Ambassador Monica Downing
All I could think when I saw this vintage post office box door at a local antique store was, “WOW! I HAVE TO HAVE IT!” and have it I did. As a matter of fact I bought two of the three they had in stock. I knew right away that I wanted to use this for a journal or mini album cover and I’m so excited to share this project with you.
Read more"Look Beyond the Surface" with RELICS & ARTIFACTS® Ambassador Chrissy Colon
Dream big! That's the premise behind my Finch turned Red Crowned Crane. She looks in the mirror every single day and does not see a tiny, meek bird.
Read more"Deviled Egg" with RELICS & ARTIFACTS® Ambassador Sherry Matthews
I'd love to say that there is always a deeper meaning to my art, a hidden message, a commentary on our society as a whole, or a revolutionary idea behind it. There IS a piece of me in all my work. Sometimes, my art can hold a poetic imprint or a therapeutic energy. Other times, I create simply because I love to make art. I love being creative. Period.
Read more"Not All Who Wander Are Lost" with RELICS & ARTIFACTS® Ambassador Cat Kerr
This piece was created in about two days (on and off), which is really fast for me because it takes me forever to come up with something I like. I see so many other artists that create at lightning speed, but not me. I'm like a snail, a “take my time, only if it feels right” snail. I used to wish I could create faster but whenever I attempted it, I ended up not liking the results.
Read moreThe Mummy Gets A Throne, Part 3 of 3 with Ambassador Milagros C Rivera
My first Cassiopeia's Throne was an adorable piece named Christmas Morning, I played with Apoxie sculpt to give you the feel of expensive fabric, a velvet throw and 2 sweet presents on top! So my best friend says: Christmas? You seriously skipped Halloween this year?
Read more"An Epic Creative Misadventure Leads to Brilliance" with RELICS & ARTIFACTS® Ambassador Chrissy Colon
I could see it so vividly in my mind's eye. A throne inspired by the whimsy of fairies in their secret world. Vivid colors, moss, flower elements and big, huge butterfly wings unfolding from the back of a throne meant for a true fairy queen.
Read more"Beware of The Undertaker" with RELICS & ARTIFACTS® Ambassador Monica Downing
Beware of where you wander at night.
For in the forest deep lies The Undertaker.
High in his throne, he awaits your unsuspecting arrival.
The ground below, cursed with dark magic to lure you in.
"When Students Inspire the Teacher" with RELICS & ARTIFACTS® Mixed Media Guru John Creighton-Petersen
No matter where I am teaching, I am always amazed by the creativity of my students and what their finished projects look like – many times with my jaw hitting the floor! Part of being an artist is to be inspired by others, and with each group of students I’m always left with a new perspective in regards to composition or color combinations.
Read more"Brothers in Arms" with RELICS & ARTIFACTS® Ambassador Louise Nelson
It was delivered by hand, and marked "urgent", but then they always were. She read "it", then let "it" ever so gently fall from her numb fingers.
Read moreSugar Skulls with RELICS & ARTIFACTS® Ambassador Chrissy Colón
I have always considered myself to be a relatively simple crafter, a maker of eye catching things using the simplest of techniques and supplies. While I certainly have a great appreciation for pieces that involve a high level of skill
Read morePegasus in Flight- Modern Myth Making with Milagros C. Rivera
Pegasus rose up to the seats of the immortals, and afterwards lived in the palace of Zeus, for whom he carried thunder and lightning. To this day you can see his constellation in the sky!
Read moreS.O.A.R. with RELICS & ARTIFACTS® New Rockstar Ambassador Sherry Matthews
After a very agonizing decision making process, we finally have our winner of the "International Talent Search". Please give a HUGE congratulations to Sherry Matthews and her "S.O.A.R." banner.
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