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I'm selling 2 Pro Panels Desks in Dark Grey that are 16"x30" and 42" counter height with 2 shelves included. I bought them new this year at $245.00 each and never used.

Asking Price is $150.00 each.

I also have one 16"x16" Mini Desk in Dark Grey with two shelves as well that I paid $185.00 for new and am selling for $125.00. Prefer Local Pick-Up or Delivery. Thanks!

8 Sets 7’ X 30” KNOCK DOWN PANEL DARK GREY 
2 L STIFFENER 
1 TELESCOPING SUPPORT BAR
1 PRO GRIPPER CABLE HANGER 48” BLACK 
1 PRO GRIPPER CABLE HANGER 72” BLACK 
3 GRIP EXTRA PRO GRIPPERS 18 COUPLERS & CONNECTORS 

Total value $1380.00

For sale $690

Call Jose (813) 277-6494 

Can deliver to cities near Tampa Florida

Art encompasses a lot of different trades, techniques, and tools. The entire history of the human race has involved art in some way or another. From cave drawings, hieroglyphics, paintings, sculptures and writing of long gone geniuses worth millions of dollars to modern day artists, writers, crafters, and other creative people, art, for some people, is more than just a way to enjoy life. For some people, art IS life. These people have a lot to say about imagination, creativity, and, of course, art as demonstrated by the following 10 quotes:

1. “The painter has the universe in his mind and hands.” - Leonardo da Vinci
2. “Everything you can imagine is real.” - Pablo Picasso
3. “We don’t make mistakes, just happy little accidents.” - Bob Ross
4. “A true artist is not one who is inspired, but one who inspires others.” Salvador Dali
5. “In the haunted house of life, art is the only stair that doesn’t creak.” - Tom Robbins
6. “Self-consciousness is the enemy of all art, be it acting, writing, painting, or living itself, which is the greatest art of all.” - Ray Bradbury
7. “All worthy work is open to interpretations the author did not intend. Art isn’t your pet - it’s your kid. It grows up and talks back to you.” - Joss Whedon
8. “It is through art, and through art only, that we can realize our perfection.” - Oscar Wilde
9. “I just do art because I’m ugly and there’s nothing else for me to do.” - Andy Warhol
10. “Make good art.” - Neil Gaiman

Have other quotes from artists and other creative people you want to share? Want to discuss some of the quotes mentioned in the post? Please comment below.

March 7 & 8

South Bend, Indiana
Presented by Kozmo Events
South Bend Century Center
Saturday 10am - 6pm & Sunday 11am - 4pm

60 Artists

Deadline: until full

• We only accept a few artists per medium to ensure all artists will benefit financially.
• We go above and beyond to accommodate each artists and promote their work.
• Complimentary pizza and beverages during Friday's load-in.
• Complimentary coffee, fresh donuts and water Saturday morning.
• Free Wi-Fi, carts and tables.
• Hotel partner is connected to the venue and provides us a great rate.
• Easy load-in and load-out
  

Unfortunately, the Art and Craft Show held in Old Town San Diego will no longer be held.  This show had been held in the Historic Old Town San Diego.  Old Town is a quaint area that attracts tourists to San Diego.

The Arts & Crafts Show Old Town San Diego first began in 2011.  This art and craft show had something for everyone, fine art, entertainment. delicious international tasty food, tequilas, and craft beer and wine.  The colorful art event ran along San Diego Avenue from Conde Street to Twiggs Street.

The art and craft show was hosted by the Old Town Chamber of Commerce.  In 2018, the show was schedule to take place.  The artists were juried in and a month before the show was to take place the show was abruptly canceled.  The artists' money was refunded.  

The Old Town Chamber of Commerce did not receive the annual financial support in 2018 that it had received in the past.  That lack of funding caused the show to be cancelled in 2018.  Because that lack of financial support still continues there was also no show taking place for 2019.

So, as of this date, there is no sign that this show will return in the future.  It is always sad to report the end of an art show. 

Selling white Flourish mesh panels with Stabars. Great condition.

3 panels for 2d 10' pop up with square legs. Panels are 5" high. 

Comes with easy zip storage bag for transpo. Tent not included.

Located in Fort Wayne Indiana. Can arrange local pickup meet half way, to South Bend, Chicago or Indy.

$500.

Sometimes people, even well-meaning people, say just the wrong thing to artists and crafters, especially at shows and festivals. So we asked our Facebook followers to tell us the top things not to say to an artist or crafter, and we got some great responses!

10 Things Not to Say to an Artist or Craftsman:

1. “I’ll just get my friend to make me one of those.”
2. “You know what you should make…”
3. “Do I get a price break if I buy two?”
4. “I can make that myself.”
5. “Why does it cost so much?”
6. “How do you make this?”
7. “Will you donate your artwork to our event? We can’t pay you, but it will be great exposure.”
8. “My nine-year-old makes this kind of stuff too.”
9. “Kids, this is what happens if you don’t go to college.”
10. “I can buy that at Walmart for $3.99.”

I want to thank all those who contributed with your feedback. We hope all of you have a great day doing, you know, whatever artists and craftsmen do with all their time…

 Well, it is my birthday, approaching three quarters of a century, and I am back in NSB (New Smyrna), drinking tequila at my favorite beach bar and writing my blog.

I am working for ya.

So, the Shaw was My last summer show.

It is a small show in a historic neighborhood in downtown southwest St. Louis.

Only 140 booths, and they are all good.

Show is held the first weekend in October and has been going on for years.

It is run by a neighborhood association.  They are artist friendly.They put artists up in neighborhood homes for free.  They have a great artist dinner on Saturday.

It s a mellow setup on Friday, everybody has tons of room behind their booths for storage.  Plenty of room on the sides too.

It attracts an upscale crowd, mostly locals.  They are savvy buyers and respect the artists.

I notice many of the heavy-hitter artists do this show.  That should tell you something.

We had perfect weather all days, though it was pretty cloudy with low light.

I lucked out.  They put me in a different spot then the one I requested.

So I show up early Sat. Morn and this women with a bubbly personality and a hot carafe of freshly made coffee shows up at my booth.

She lives across the street from my booth.

Every year she takes care of about 16 artists who are near her house.

She brings fresh coffee, then she beckons us inside her kitchen.

She has fresh croissants, breads, cookies, homemade soup, baked tenderloin, and, free beer.

She gets very sad if we do not everything there, beer included.

Then, on Sunday she does it again with a whole fresh menu—and, free beer.

I thought I had died and gone to heaven.

OK Nels tell us about the show.

Thought you would never ask.

The crowds are sparse here, not big streams of people

But, the people who show up, and usually travel with a small group of friends,  buy art.

I saw good sales going down the street all day long.

By Sat. End, I had passed my sales for the entire previous show, and they were strong.

Sunday, I surged way ahead and almost doubled my sales from last year.

In case you are not familiar with my work.  I do handcolored black and white image photographs of famous rock performers that I have shot, very Andy Warhol style.

Most artists I queried had a very good show.

I think this is a better show to do then St. James, but that is only my humble opinion.

Well, my next show is next week in Pensacola, the Great Gulfcoast Art Show, it is the best show to do on that weekend, bar none.

Of course I will give ya a great blog, plus a Tequila Report.

Aloha, amigos!