Thursday, May 8, 2008

Mother's Day, Irma, the zoo, and you

Hi Y'all!

Hope all that is well is received gratefully and all that is not well is received for its potential lessons.
The philosopher with the ball peen hammer was not at Jazz fest for the first time in years.(ouch!) However, I enjoyed my first set up at Palmer Park in New Orleans. I will also be at the Audubon Zoo Sunday, Mother's day with Irma Thomas. I have done several New Orleans' specific pieces that I hope you can come check out.
After that, I'll be gone for a month.  Tulsa Mayfest 5/15-18 booth 52, Edina Art Fair  booth 692 5/30-6/1 Boardwalk Art Fair booth 2924 6/12-15 Virginia Beach.
I hope to be back at Palmer Park Saturday 6/28th and Essence 7/4-6.

Peace and Blessings

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Soul Fest in New Orleans

Peace and greetings in the name of the most high, the creator of us all!
Welcome to my maiden voyage on the ether. Thanks to Ms. Gina we can now express our personal yet universal stories.
As I am fond of saying, "We are all connected energy and no energy is EVER lost."
Our travels take us to many places and allow us to meet many wonderful people. This week, I'm back in New Orleans for Soul Fest at Audubon Zoo. It was a very intimate, family oriented setting with culture of New Orleans in the mix for the seasoning.
Headliner for the musical portion was Jazz standout Najee(pictured here). We admired each others' artistry. He got a clarinet pin which is one of the instruments he plays. He was excited and said he would be wearing it to a formal event to promote the release of his new CD "Rising Sun."
On another note, we reconnected with Lonnie, one of our Soul Fest customers.  I love when people come back and tell me that they appreciate the time, spirit, and art that they received when we crossed paths. But this was not All about the past, Ms. Lonnie was on a "Soul fest" mission!
Her innermost was drawn to an ankh ring. The ring was the sort of  statement ring which one wears on the index finger. The generous amount of silver was bezel set with an equally powerful piece of ivory. The ivory was important because I had received it from a fellow designer for  whom I had done a favor. LOVE is the highest frequency on the planet! When we come out of that Love everything is possible. Lonnie said she felt a healing and nurturing energy when she wore it. ENJOY Lonnie!
Peace and Blessings to you all,
ChetA

Sunday, March 2, 2008

See me at Earthfest!

Next weekend March 15th and 16th I'll be at Earthfest at the Audubon Zoo. 
I look at each time I set up my oasis of energy as a unique experience. There are common elements, but I always take in the energy of that moment. It typically takes me 8 hours to set up!
So I look forward to sharing the passion with you.
Peace,
ChetA