PEPPERMINT!

A friend of mine asked me to create something in red and white.  I must say that those colors are not something that I’d be inclined to try, but play around I did.  What fun!  White on red and red on white with the focus and entertainment value on the variances and texture.  They  do bring forth a smile.  I enjoy naming my creations, but this one had me stumped for a few months.  I didn’t want to name it “Carol” – although she did inspire me to work “out of the box”.  It came to me in a flash the other day – as often happens – PEPPERMINT!  Maybe it’s the season, but it seems to fit perfectly.  I always feel complete when the name comes to me.  Maybe that’s how authors feel when the title of their recent book emerges.

I’ve created a new Facebook page: Fire and Wire ~ Bonnie Perry, Artist.

Stop by and become a fan.  I’ve just discovered this new way of staying in touch – a carry-over from my thrill of my new Mac and iPhone!

Can a person actually be in love with a phone?

There are two new locations on Cape Cod and one in Naples, Florida that carry an extensive selection of my work.

Look in the windows at Guertin Brothers Jewelers, 394 Main Street, Hyannis, and you’ll see several of my collections. Of course, I name my favorites. Ruffle, Raku, Contrast, Serendipity and Autumn Jazz can be found at Guertins.

My Sisters Gallery (no relation really) at 20 Jarvis Street in historic Sandwich also has a quite complete collection of some of my favorites.  Donna or Justin are very friendly as well as helpful.  Many of my artist-friends’ work can also be found at My Sisters Gallery.

If you’re heading south, you can stop in Random Acts of Art on Fifth Avenue in Naples, Florida.  This is a vibrant gallery which gives me a  boost in energy as soon as I walk in the door.  An adventure from start to finish.

I’m delighted to be doing two shows this summer and am very excited to feature my new Serendipity Collection -blues and greens inspired by our Cape Cod ocean and sky.  This blue-green /ocean-sky idea came to me late last summer. I began selecting blue and green glass and staging it on my glass table.  The colors were in my head all winter.  Finally this spring the collection was actually born!

The Society of Cape Cape Cod Craftmen’s Fair

Drummer Boy Park, Route 6A in Brewster
August 11,Tuesday – 10:00 – 5:00
August 12, Wednesday – 10:00 – 7:00
August 13, Thursday  – 10:00 – 5:00
www.societyofcapecodcraftsmen.com

This is the 57th annual fair and is a juries show of some of the finest craftsmen on Cape Cod – pottery, textiles, wood, and of course, jewelry.
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The Chatham Festival of the Arts

Chase Park, Chatham
August 14, 15 & 16  10:00 – 5:00
Directions: Route 6, Exit 11, South on Rt. 137, S on Rt. 28.
Follow the signs for parking and free shuttle.

This is the 38th annual Festival where you will find artists from across the country displaying simply fabulous art.  I’m honored to be juried into this event!
www.capecodcreativearts.org

Hope to see you at one of these events.

I’m thrilled to have my work at Color Obsession Gallery -15 Joy Street, South Cape Village in Mashpee.    www.colorobsessiongallery.com    As soon as I stepped into the gallery I could feel the energy, excitement and just plain great vibe and knew that it would be a fabulous place for my work.  If you haven’t stopped in, prepare yourself  for a sensory delight.  It’s the kind of place that will brighten any day and screams for adjectives.   Check it out and let me know what you think.

Exciting news!

Two of my necklaces are included in the new book – Art Buzz Collection of 2009, a coffe table sized book which is sent to collectors and gallery owners world-wide as well as being available for sale.

Art Buzz is dedicated to the appreciation & advancement of contemporary visual art and its creators.  www.artbuzz.org 

What a thrill!

Black and White Baubles

Originally uploaded by Bonnie Perry

Here’s one of my favorite pieces. I’ve named this line Contrast. maybe it’s becasue I wear so much black and white, but I just love this one!

My favorite necklace – Ruffle – has made it into the Upstairs/Downstairs Show at the Pen and Brush Society in New York City – October 9 through November 2.  The Pen and Brush Society is in Greenwich Village and has been encouraging and supporting women in the arts for 113 years.  I’d love to know the names of the women artists whose work has traveled through these doors!   http://www.penandbrush.org

My glass table is messy on purpose (ok, well, partly on purpose because cleaning = boring…).  Some times I plan my color choices, but other days I just totaly follow my muse.  I pick up one color and an unexpected choice follows as a result of seeing the glass randomly scattered about the table.  

If you look closely you’ll see that I sometimes use fancy brass presses, but I also love my old steak knife and trusty Ace Hardware pliers. I watch television while beadmaking – thus the remote.  I switch between the History Channel and CMT.  Maybe that’s why some of my beads are rather tame while others have a stronger vibe to them.