tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62879630167327753682024-03-14T00:26:26.951-04:00Bear and Bird Boutique+GalleryBear and Bird Boutique + Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02006155240233723094noreply@blogger.comBlogger130125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6287963016732775368.post-39090742153096721542011-03-25T19:15:00.003-04:002011-03-25T21:47:58.330-04:00A few neat new items in our boutique!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitTR_A4nGzGxGcX4qDKloNNRrYEUyPr9YqFaeaEqmwcY-Jnxo4ef0paOs3bER79K_sUUKjtuId3VHo456WGhtzjp0l5B9z5TglWxh-PR5LFXXPBZAQXorxFzWqUaMomvPIWGWG3yewCRBa/s1600/tinboxes.jpg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitTR_A4nGzGxGcX4qDKloNNRrYEUyPr9YqFaeaEqmwcY-Jnxo4ef0paOs3bER79K_sUUKjtuId3VHo456WGhtzjp0l5B9z5TglWxh-PR5LFXXPBZAQXorxFzWqUaMomvPIWGWG3yewCRBa/s640/tinboxes.jpg.jpg" width="640" /> </a>Check out these new tin boxes that we just got in today! Really, these are must have for organized hoarders (like me) of small cool items and fans of cool graphic design. :-) Really nicely made and printed with such fun, silly colorful artwork. They are fun to touch and hold <i>and</i> open AND close! We have four different designs in the large boxes and six different designs in the smaller size.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The small "pocket" boxes are an exact replica of a 1920's cigarette case and retail for the very reasonable price of $6.00 each! The bigger boxes are an exact replica of a 1920's tin cigar box including a riveted bracket to hold the top open, for the measly peasly sum of $15.00! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="bodytext" style="text-align: left;">The card series is called "Portraits of El Salvador" and are all <a href="http://www.hopeforwomen.com/lifestyle/women/el_salvador_artisans/">handmade by women</a> whose homes in El Salvador’s highland cloud forest were destroyed by a devastating earthquake and mudslides. Each card features a cool little printed drawing of a lovely lady with some fabulous hairdos made entirely of REAL little dried flowers and grasses!</div><div class="bodytext" style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="bodytext" style="text-align: left;">There are over a dozen different flower types available and every single card is unique and one of a kind! They reflect the style and creativity of the individual artisan who selected each flower, frond and sprig of greenery and placed them just so. I truly love them all and also think they would also look fantastic in little frames as hanging on your walls! The blank cards with envelopes are sold for $5.50 each, it truly is hard just to choose one favorite style... get a few for yourself and stash some away for a card you can be proud to give. Great as a Mother's Day or anyday card! So special and good for the world too!</div></div>Bear and Bird Boutique + Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02006155240233723094noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6287963016732775368.post-49202632820273571362011-03-12T10:55:00.004-05:002011-03-12T10:59:56.955-05:00Jellycat plush from England, just in time for Spring!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKcALdPEo5oKGY_zyFg4bBoE1jgCz1m4j4uc0Txq3vOYxO-xqhXw_eVTuP3kWyzAPBUNROZZC5TtRUULn7eee4HXUKEYHiL1XenMrGn112f6WS3EuVuW1wBC-MDwtOSJVlFYT0CWxYeSE8/s1600/jellycats.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKcALdPEo5oKGY_zyFg4bBoE1jgCz1m4j4uc0Txq3vOYxO-xqhXw_eVTuP3kWyzAPBUNROZZC5TtRUULn7eee4HXUKEYHiL1XenMrGn112f6WS3EuVuW1wBC-MDwtOSJVlFYT0CWxYeSE8/s640/jellycats.jpg" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As cute as these lil fellas are, their cuteness is NOTHING compared to their softness and sweet floppiness! Be sure to give them a little love next time you come in and feel for yourself... :-) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6BHVMVxTp9gtgJUvow0nfJ0G0oOjdFLnRaXwBpE3Wl09rNB_T0ByfuFL6T5KcAqLHIUjR19HG0U9r7v59WXAfLmLdPrNoLOwigCXVoD7t-S2CVppH1U43m-KKB12zjV2dRIsq3aQAjNx2/s1600/rjjellycats.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6BHVMVxTp9gtgJUvow0nfJ0G0oOjdFLnRaXwBpE3Wl09rNB_T0ByfuFL6T5KcAqLHIUjR19HG0U9r7v59WXAfLmLdPrNoLOwigCXVoD7t-S2CVppH1U43m-KKB12zjV2dRIsq3aQAjNx2/s320/rjjellycats.jpg" width="320" /></a>We just got in a restock on the Hobbes-esque tiger and stumpy legged donkey and a few new friends arrived too!! The long legged giraffe is one of Rosemary's favorites for hugging and loving as well as the tiny lambey. Lambey is just the right size for her little nine-month old sized hand to get a good strangle neck grip on and carry him all around with her all day long. Oh yes! We also got in lovely chocolate bunnies who would make a great springtime gift!<br />
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We put Rosemary on top of the big pile of Jellycat plush as we were working on pricing them and she squealed with joy! You can't miss her sincere sweet smile as she looks into the face of a new little lion friend! She really seems to be loving plush toys of all kinds more and more, she has a death strangle grip on her lil lambey's neck right now... :-)<br />
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If you've never seen them before, the Jellycat line of plush toys from England is really wonderful. Really great quality, designs and reasonable pricing! <a href="http://jellycat.com/usa/">Check out the Jellycat site</a>... we carry a nice selection of their wonderful cutie pies! Only our favorites!<br />
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</tbody></table>Please join us for the opening of our newest exhibition <b>The Super Punch Tarot</b> this <b>Saturday, March 5, 2011 from 7-10pm</b>!<br />
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<i>Looking for a truly great lil owner-operated place to eat or sip some wine before or after you stop by the opening tomorrow?</i> We've got a treat for you! Hidden in a crappy strip mall only 5 minutes away from us is <a href="http://www.bashwinecafeandcatering.com/">BASH Wine Cafe</a> -- they specialize in yumminess and you will love it! We highly recommend that you check them out (and tell them we sent you... :-) I went to elementary school with one of the owner-chefs! <br />
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The Super Punch Tarot<br />
On exhibit: March 5 - April 23, 2011<br />
<a href="http://bearandbird.com/0311_superpunchtarot/superpunchflyer_web900x600.jpg">Link to Show Flyer</a><br />
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<b>Artwork is available for <a href="http://shop.bearandbird.com/products/current-exhibition-superpunchtarot">online purchase</a> now!</b><br />
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Curated by Super Punch blogman John Struan! Check out his daily blog at <a href="http://superpunch.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://superpunch.blogspot.com</a><br />
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<i>Artwork by an international group of super punchy artists including:</i> Aaron Miller; Adam Koford; Bethalynne Bajema; Brent Engstrom; Brent Nolasco; Brigid Ashwood; Britt Wilson; Casey Weldon; Cormac McEvoy; Dan Goodsell; Dave Perillo; Dean Reeves; E.G. Gauger; Eric Wirjanata; Franco Brambilla; Geoffrey Trapp; Geoffrey Trapp; Heather Hudson; J. Shea; Jason Chalker; Jerrod Maruyama; Jerrod Maruyama; Joe Alterio; Justin Van Genderen; Kat Brunnegraff; Ken Turner; M.S. Corley; Mario Graciotti; Meghan Murphy; Melita Curphy; Mindy Lee; Nancy Dorsner; Roman Laney; Rosemary Travale; San Smith; Santiago Matias Caruso; Squink!; Steam Crow; Stephanie Buscema; Sven Ruthner; The Beast Brothers and MORE!<br />
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<em>Message from John Straun: "For the third anniversary of my pop art website Super Punch, I invited my favorite artists to create a work of art. Asking them to create Tarot cards seemed like a a good way to unify the creations, while allowing the artists' disparate styles to shine. The resulting artwork includes sculptures, paintings, and digital work, and ranges from the kawaii to the macabre, and funny to faithful. Please, enjoy the show."</em><br />
</div>Bear and Bird Boutique + Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02006155240233723094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6287963016732775368.post-11631112417732162832011-02-25T16:01:00.001-05:002011-02-25T16:01:58.931-05:00Paper Blossoms Pop-Up Book = Lovely and Amazing<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilnTDUDPhfuxAxn0IPXdodH71KYB5xP2gT79hLBOK_2js4AAyak5Q__7PvxQ-B4jvceCdataLfpeZtbgFVfxQxEBDPmcXxADngncFQGzJQ59t7AbBV8QR8rn1T6XyiyvTCVqa1SG-6nlNR/s1600/flowerbook.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="569" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilnTDUDPhfuxAxn0IPXdodH71KYB5xP2gT79hLBOK_2js4AAyak5Q__7PvxQ-B4jvceCdataLfpeZtbgFVfxQxEBDPmcXxADngncFQGzJQ59t7AbBV8QR8rn1T6XyiyvTCVqa1SG-6nlNR/s640/flowerbook.jpg" width="640" /> </a></div>We just got in a lovely pop up book of flower bouquets! The arrangements are totally intricate and colorful. Just *pop* open this book and <i>viola</i> instant table centerpiece that doesn't wilt or stink! I think this is such a creative and sweet idea. My mom sent one to my Grandmother recently and she just loved it... :-)<br />
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<blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><b>From the Chronicle Books website:</b></i></div>Paper Blossoms: A Book of Beautiful Bouquets for Your Table<br />
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</div>Bear and Bird Boutique + Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02006155240233723094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6287963016732775368.post-76490385785140140472011-02-08T15:20:00.016-05:002011-02-08T15:33:54.902-05:00Check out Holly's Hooters!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA5B_th8xpOv_KbyJhzJooMCI6gNHkYGcaTc01INdlSgBhClzS8GQmiZd7TeQvSAJUyEJFsGMtn_Ehn3mSnt7bk46QzjJ7rvTqBE2W9jfsi0jXwI5eql1rf3qt9LiUtkVk1F3QbaerSku_/s1600/hollyshooters.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="540" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA5B_th8xpOv_KbyJhzJooMCI6gNHkYGcaTc01INdlSgBhClzS8GQmiZd7TeQvSAJUyEJFsGMtn_Ehn3mSnt7bk46QzjJ7rvTqBE2W9jfsi0jXwI5eql1rf3qt9LiUtkVk1F3QbaerSku_/s640/hollyshooters.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Individually hand sculpted & glazed in South Florida by the hands of Holly Schaefer. Each Hooter is one of a kind and durably created in high fired clay. Each one is so totally different and cute, its really hard to choose!<br />
</div>Bear and Bird Boutique + Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02006155240233723094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6287963016732775368.post-4901118948259919912011-02-08T12:20:00.000-05:002011-02-08T12:20:16.135-05:00So much art, so little room...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv62zFhyr3Uwww-1JNtOMufQxi8lO1KX04m5k5xw50DVI1iYK8tGJaantR8xlOAR67q1WkL-bCDFLassrbYrULePQ5cld2GU1F1z5buXSZ69rsnmJGRafryyfI6-79_8Wy_jflVL7ZE-JV/s1600/BearandBirdHaveTea_DHARB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv62zFhyr3Uwww-1JNtOMufQxi8lO1KX04m5k5xw50DVI1iYK8tGJaantR8xlOAR67q1WkL-bCDFLassrbYrULePQ5cld2GU1F1z5buXSZ69rsnmJGRafryyfI6-79_8Wy_jflVL7ZE-JV/s640/BearandBirdHaveTea_DHARB.jpg" width="510" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I wanted to share with you all an amazing find that my friend Sarah J. sent to me. It is beautiful, fun little drawings for the price of a hamburger at Chili's... <i>lol - not that we eat hamburgers at Chili's... no offense if YOU do though... :-)</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Artist and comic stripper Dustin Harbin came up with what I think is an ingenious plan... to take over the wall space of citizens, one quarter size sheet of paper at a time. He asks that you send him just a few words of direction, nothing too esoteric and he quickly sends you some actual real live artwork! I immediately ordered 5 pieces and received them within one week. They were all amazing and magical.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> The one posted above is called "Bear and Bird Tea Party" and was my favorite of the bunch. They are just SO civilized. I'm not going to to reveal which are my other four pieces, go and check them out yourself on <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dharbin/sets/72157625375304610/with/5171903417/">Dharb's Flickr page</a> and see if you can guess...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://dharbin.bigcartel.com/product/five-dollar-fourths">Get your very own personal and special DHARB art at his Big Cartel shop</a> ASAP!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Before his head explodes from the wackiness you guys send him.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There is SO MUCH fantastic artwork available on danet (and here at our gallery) at really affordable prices. There is no stinkin' excuse for you not to start collecting art to spice up your life and home.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>...that is unless you LIKE crappy Dali prints in your living room. Or worse BLANK WALLS?! :-o</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">"I used to be a renegade, I used to fool around</div><div style="text-align: left;">But I couldn't take the punishment, and had to settle down</div><div style="text-align: left;">Now I'm playing it real straight, and yes I cut my hair</div><div style="text-align: left;">You might think I'm crazy, but I don't even care</div><div style="text-align: left;">Because I can tell what's going on</div><div style="text-align: left;">It's hip to be square."</div><div style="text-align: left;"> -Huey Lewis, Harmonica Player for Thin Lizzy (true fact)</div><br />
Cool cats are out, beatniks are blase'.....L7 is where its at. 4 cornered and loving it. So, strap down the urge to get out and go wild, get yerself a shine and a shave and go mild, mild, mild!<br />
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For this Saturday night at the Bear and Bird Gallery in Lauderhill, circle gets the square in an all out grudge match of equally sided proportions! We've got ourselves a locals only group art show that may very well, impact history in a way that could only be described as a swift kick square in the nuts. Bigger, badder and brighter than Times Square with whores and more fired up than Tianamen Square on College Night, the Bear and Bird's "Be There Be Square" opening will astound, confound, repulse and convulse you right back into your corner.<br />
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Artists from around the block, were given one simple rule in designing their masterpieces....your creation must be equal on all four sides. That's right motherfuckers, this baby's gotta be square.<br />
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And yours truly, Todd Nolan will be squaring it up with the lot of them when "You get the bees, and I'll grab the honey" is unveiled to the general public.<br />
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The opening reception will be 4 equally fantastic hours of hobnobbing and globetrotting, from 6-10, this SATURDAY night.....so don't miss it, nerds.<br />
Or as they say in mathematically geometric social circles......<br />
Be There and Be Square.<br />
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Yours truly,<br />
T Square (aka Todd Nolan)Bear and Bird Boutique + Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02006155240233723094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6287963016732775368.post-21371111128883262402011-01-05T09:48:00.000-05:002011-01-05T09:48:51.542-05:004 days left of Small Stuff 4 - Special Savings!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>Happy New Year all! <br />
With less than a week left of our annual Small Stuff show and tons of great artwork still available, I decided to do something we've never done before! Small Stuff art is all on sale! That's right! <b>25% OFF the purchase price of all Small Stuff art that is still available!</b> <i>The artists will not be taking a hit for the discount, they will still be paid their full commission based on the full price - I am just offering this as a thanks for your support in 2010 and to encourage you to collect art! It's the best. :-)</i> Support independent artists!<br />
<h1 style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: large;">25% OFF All Small Stuff Art</span></h1><span style="font-size: large;"><b>At checkout online enter the online Discount Code: <u>25offsmallstuff</u> (or) print out this post and bring it in to the store!</b></span><br />
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Don't dilly dally, go and check out available <b><a href="http://bearandbird.mybisi.com/products/current-exhibition-ss4" target="_blank">Small Stuff artwork in our online shop while it lasts!</a></b> <i> </i><br />
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<i>The online shop shows only available artwork (and only until the show ends!), to see the whole show you can check out our <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bearandbird/sets/72157625442640806/with/5198061429/" target="_blank">Flickr archive</a>.</i>Bear and Bird Boutique + Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02006155240233723094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6287963016732775368.post-60151067702393978042011-01-01T20:02:00.000-05:002011-01-01T20:02:09.319-05:00New Bear and Bird artwork by Allison Reimold!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT1fVhLxjgXLRnntpJ0Z5ySrNZUZUhVoZgD2IPDLuJv5AtgWRIj6UOMgIITr92zP2j3ASbETfAUsYljafNT5oL6NdeW56jij3058mHp8PCp8d5dMVIY6z-73e_7GhM65viC_GIVJeBRngX/s1600/bearbird_sm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT1fVhLxjgXLRnntpJ0Z5ySrNZUZUhVoZgD2IPDLuJv5AtgWRIj6UOMgIITr92zP2j3ASbETfAUsYljafNT5oL6NdeW56jij3058mHp8PCp8d5dMVIY6z-73e_7GhM65viC_GIVJeBRngX/s640/bearbird_sm.jpg" width="469" /></a></div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLyMGukMtfzKCAdUBULGaIFIgoWUJ4JhaMezSvNZkQorchr6i9Xcw2O0LlYfmcpSPyi2RulaS6EbBobLCFfoUUnz_GlFNCGuOUSg2LA17LTI_2RY75AMpTUypsxEFQAGbFBloexuU3cf0r/s1600/AllisonReimold_Sketch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLyMGukMtfzKCAdUBULGaIFIgoWUJ4JhaMezSvNZkQorchr6i9Xcw2O0LlYfmcpSPyi2RulaS6EbBobLCFfoUUnz_GlFNCGuOUSg2LA17LTI_2RY75AMpTUypsxEFQAGbFBloexuU3cf0r/s320/AllisonReimold_Sketch.jpg" width="219" /></a>I just received the finely detailed and totally killer piece that I commissioned <a href="http://www.allisonreimold.com/">Allison Reimold</a> to create for us! She was awesome to work with and I was so happy that she was willing to share her fabulous talent! The original piece is graphite on watercolor paper.<br />
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This new "Bear and Bird" artwork will used for the upcoming Bear and Bird t-shirt for 2011. I'm thinking waterbased black ink on heathered gray super soft shirts... goal is to have them DONE by early March. :-)<br />
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I think my favorite part of this piece is the bear's claws and the girl's expression. <br />
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At right you can also check out the sketch version of this piece. It is It is always interesting to see the process before the finished piece.<br />
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Allison is currently based in Los Angeles, California. We have <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bearandbird/5200597378/in/set-72157625442640806/">a few of her original graphite pieces available</a> in our current <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bearandbird/sets/72157625442640806/with/5198061429/">Small Stuff exhibition</a>, only up for another week!Bear and Bird Boutique + Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02006155240233723094noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6287963016732775368.post-27899813227364489732010-12-29T23:02:00.000-05:002010-12-29T23:02:27.865-05:00Natali Martinez illustrations break through the 3rd dimension into the ipad universe!<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdVw7gknYk8kxSTQ8P7LNf6cTaKTH4bqc85a-vA-N23EaorHZkEL5yhaLgU7s9hHZfVSeKDhivEhyHzwhGhm2jOSPxZ-WNqfRNHcYXfdMBQmhyphenhyphensTCRT-QOtGS9gBVeuQ4D_qm-GzaXdsnY/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-12-29+at+10.58.33+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdVw7gknYk8kxSTQ8P7LNf6cTaKTH4bqc85a-vA-N23EaorHZkEL5yhaLgU7s9hHZfVSeKDhivEhyHzwhGhm2jOSPxZ-WNqfRNHcYXfdMBQmhyphenhyphensTCRT-QOtGS9gBVeuQ4D_qm-GzaXdsnY/s400/Screen+shot+2010-12-29+at+10.58.33+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody">One of my fave locals>gone to NYC artists <a href="http://natalikoromoto.blogspot.com/">Natali Martinez</a> did this cool thing! You may recognize her work from the 2010 Bear and Bird business card! ♥ and at the TOP of this blog page!</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">Illustrations by the inimitable and adorable Natali Martinez! :-) </span><span style="font-size: small;">...now all I need is an ipad! lol When are those new ones coming out again?</span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody"></span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="font-weight: normal;"> </h6><h1 style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fridas-world/id409479504?mt=8"><--- Frida's World ipad Book</a></span></h1><h1 style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAXV5EVwT6EvUtwf1MG8Aa6pnQpPbaKT0_QqL8LX1szqhbL3QEzJWY_3g7UXrysMWl8yIxN2-fwDbOpNbcG07VOOmIF0alc9YQaqmHkJyFD1KSa44Zk8uFoil5Wc4LC9W5_DlwkKFek7_w/s1600/0111_SquareFlyerWEB1200x800.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAXV5EVwT6EvUtwf1MG8Aa6pnQpPbaKT0_QqL8LX1szqhbL3QEzJWY_3g7UXrysMWl8yIxN2-fwDbOpNbcG07VOOmIF0alc9YQaqmHkJyFD1KSa44Zk8uFoil5Wc4LC9W5_DlwkKFek7_w/s640/0111_SquareFlyerWEB1200x800.jpg" width="640" /></a>Bear and Bird Gallery presents<br />
BE THERE BE SQUARE<br />
equal on all four sides<br />
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January 15 through February 26, 2011<br />
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Bear and Bird Gallery’s bi-annual SoFlorida Locals Only exhibition, featuring all square artwork. <br />
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Presenting the artwork of: Abagail Dwyer; Adam Milyanovich; aleloop~; Alina; Amanda Sorren; Andrea Lezcano; Andrea Perez; Andrew Rice; Annette Orozco; Anthony Magnet; Araisa Veitch; Arianna Veitch; Ashley Bement; Aysha Marie Zouain; Belle Adore Boutique; Bibelot Jolie; Brandon SHAfranski; Bruckaroni; BUGA; C. E. Folgar; Carrie Ochoa-Gomez; Carrie Ochoa-Gomez; Cary Polkovitz; Chaz F; Chili D; Chris DeMaria; Chrisuan; Cynthia Lechan Goodman; Dan King; Danita MV; Deborah Rodriguez; Deseree Gonzalez; Dustin Wilson; Eddie Arroyo; Elysa D. Batista; George Herrera; Jasmine Espinal; Jason Schoonover; Jenna Tiedje; Jon Hunt; Jonas Fleuraime; Jose E Arce Jr; JR Linton; Kay Garcia; Keely Lubin; Kristen Iovino; Lazaro Diaz; Lee Mazurk; Lisa Rockford; Marthaland; Mary Dwyer; Michelle Olive; Miguel Cruz; Mission From God; Monique Diaz; Morgan Braunstein; Nakia X. Mann; Paisley Fawn; Patricia Knight; Paul Caprio; Peter Barreda; pkeane; Robert Jimenez; Samantha Pacheco; Seth Czaplewski; Shana Cupo; Shelley Mitchell; Sierra King; Stephanie Cagnina; SURGE; Tamara Wagenknecht; Tia Scaltsas; Tiki Garden Studios; Todd Nolan; Westley Cedeno; Xavier Rieche; Yoko Yabe & MORE!<br />
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Opening Night Artist Reception: Saturday, January 15, 2011 from 6-10pm<br />
Closing Artist Pickup: Saturday, February 26 11am-9pmBear and Bird Boutique + Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02006155240233723094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6287963016732775368.post-20569481712194716292010-12-21T20:09:00.000-05:002010-12-21T20:09:01.578-05:00You need a lil Danny Brito in your pocket!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs600.snc4/58049_476138183877_52558668877_5883040_3618979_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="477" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs600.snc4/58049_476138183877_52558668877_5883040_3618979_n.jpg" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In today, hot from Danny's hands and onto our shelves! Officially awesome Danny Brito pocket mirrors! It doesn't get more fun and stylie than this folks... when you're looking at your own gorgeous self some of <a href="http://dannybrito.com/">Danny Brito</a> cuties will be looking out at the world! These nifty little pocket mirrors feature art inspired by The Royal Tenenbaums, Ghost World, cat hat girls and lots more uber-Brito cuties!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div>About the artist in his own words: <i>"Hello there, I'm Danny Brito, but I mainly go by Dannyb or Bee. I was born and raised in Miami, Florida and currently reside a little house in a little room where I have more art supplies than clothes. I like to illustrate girls in either cute dresses or nothing at all, monsters, and anything that pops into my head. I have a small brain and a big heart, it tends to reflect in the cutesy things I draw. I'm not exactly classically trained by any type of schooling for too long but I have been drawing my entire life. When I'm not drawing I like to be at the sewing machine, at a thrift store, or cuddling with my puppies in bed."</i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div>Bear and Bird Boutique + Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02006155240233723094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6287963016732775368.post-85596330123573315842010-12-17T11:40:00.006-05:002010-12-17T12:03:33.885-05:002011 Bear and Bird business card is off to the printer!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>Hello anyone and everyone who actually looks at my all too rarely updated blog! As some of you may know, I had a beautiful baby girl last May (born on my birthday May 20!) who is taking up quite a bit of my free time, not that I really had any to spare! I can't really blame her sweetness anyway, since I was too rarely updating this blog even before she was born! lol!<br />
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Anyway... blah blah blah, I resolve to make this better. It is such a useful tool to share with you all and it gets neglected.<br />
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I just sent the 2011 Bear and Bird business card off to overnightprints.com - they are pricey, but do such a great job! Free spot UV looks gorgeous and you can get rounded corners (totally not free). Rounded corners = baby safety...! Just kidding, I like them since they look purty. Every year since we started (this is going to be our fifth anniversary!) I've created a yearly card using some "Bear and Bird" artwork. I'll have to dig up the older ones to share here as well.<br />
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><i>Photo by her equally talented man, <a href="http://www.davidiglesias.com/">David Iglesias</a>.</i></td></tr>
</tbody></table>This year's artwork is by <a href="http://www.tatisuarez.com/">Tatiana Suarez</a>, who participated in our very first art exhibition back in February 2007! I loved her piece then and knew she was something special. It has been really quite amazing (though not surprising) to see her work blossom and develop more and more all the time. A Miami native, sweet & lovely Tati moved to New York over a year ago and she is missed! She has come back for the past two years and done really impressive murals for <a href="http://www.primaryflight.com/">Primary Flight</a> in Miami's Wynwood art district and has been showing steadily in galleries around the country!<br />
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The painting she did for me is extra specially special since it was commissioned as a birthday gift for me from my husband Tate. Tati was in the midst of doing a mess of paintings for an upcoming solo show, so she did a sketch of the piece for Tate to give to me as sneak peek of what was to come.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC7Ab5fjTG3nr0czBzPtHk1LCRdCp5mcvmPeL39YX-auLGbzC8EGwijSM5HaYHXStHDs5aqwljkorxPwu2uSc3qqK8-t2O7Dq_sn1TyG0yUQdSlGFqJZlQ6jOXxlzhfd6i-D7c_HMVtsie/s1600/sketch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC7Ab5fjTG3nr0czBzPtHk1LCRdCp5mcvmPeL39YX-auLGbzC8EGwijSM5HaYHXStHDs5aqwljkorxPwu2uSc3qqK8-t2O7Dq_sn1TyG0yUQdSlGFqJZlQ6jOXxlzhfd6i-D7c_HMVtsie/s320/sketch.jpg" width="242" /></a>The night before my birthday, Tate and I plus a group of friends went down to Miami to hear our friends from Primary Flight speak at the <a href="http://www.mocanomi.org/">MOCA</a> - we then went out to an early birthday dinner at <a href="http://www.michaelsgenuine.com/">Michael's Genuine</a>, which was fun and really yummy even though being REALLY pregnant it was hard to maneuver around the tight space and I had to pee a heck of a lot! :-p My favorite part was the petit fours for dessert... too delicious. Happy birthday was sung and we all said goodnight... driving home from Miami (about a 30 minute drive) the clock struck midnight and Tate turned to me and said "Happy Birthday!!!" --- literally at 12:01am my water broke. Insanity! I figure this kid always heard me say a million times that she was going to be born on my birthday and once she heard her cue... BAM! She was about 5 days early based on the estimated date of arrival. So we went home and packed and before we left for the hospital Tate presented me with the beautiful sketch you see here, with the promise of a painting to come. <3 I loved it right away.<br />
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After Rosemary Jane was born and we came home I emailed Tati and asked her to add a bit of rosemary to the painting to represent... well, you know! The painting came out beautifully, as you can see for yourself and represents such a beautiful change of things to come. We have a great lineup of exhibitions in 2011, I'm looking forward to experiencing them all - hopefully with YOU too!!<br />
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New business cards should be in before the new year, please come by and add one to your collection and mark your calendars now for our 2011 shows! :-)<br />
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<b>Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone! xoxoxo Thank you for your support and patronage!</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Rosemary Jane with Santa last week. She's 6 1/2 months old here! So sweet.</i></td></tr>
</tbody></table>Bear and Bird Boutique + Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02006155240233723094noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6287963016732775368.post-7076784070222880712010-10-16T16:03:00.000-04:002010-10-16T16:03:39.853-04:00revamp!Just a quick note to mention that we are revamping and refocusing the wares in our boutique... This means that at the moment A LOT of stuff is on clearance upstairs! Got to clear out the old to make way for the new! Come in and see what we're pushing before it's gone! Early holidays shoppers $AVE! :-)<br />
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The goal is that mid-November we will have new displays and new merchandise of all kind!Bear and Bird Boutique + Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02006155240233723094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6287963016732775368.post-16549814050418100162010-06-26T14:43:00.000-04:002010-06-26T14:43:52.885-04:00Tomopop video tour of our current show!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5CExyWm9vItxhtJoAJ9UOdz3ti_xYnxyrWb3mD5ZfyO6NT0f9CxQHxbWh2D8IYzXY_33PDdRfz1CyjlaQc0zAjnadhTG49IyW07zLj0OthYKjXI2O_986Ob4x9NqhyphenhyphenO8gmygKWo8ar2I9/s1600/tomopop.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5CExyWm9vItxhtJoAJ9UOdz3ti_xYnxyrWb3mD5ZfyO6NT0f9CxQHxbWh2D8IYzXY_33PDdRfz1CyjlaQc0zAjnadhTG49IyW07zLj0OthYKjXI2O_986Ob4x9NqhyphenhyphenO8gmygKWo8ar2I9/s400/tomopop.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Collectible Toy Culture blog, Tomopop visited our current show "It's Not a Doll, It's an Action Figure" during the opening and posted up a nifty little video tour starring A.Pants! <a href="http://tomopop.com/tomopop-about-town-it-s-not-a-doll-it-s-an-action-figure-show-13093.phtml">Check it out...</a>Bear and Bird Boutique + Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02006155240233723094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6287963016732775368.post-38366086617467307612010-06-16T16:20:00.000-04:002010-06-16T16:20:48.056-04:00Nerd Squared has the 411!Check out the awesome blog <a href="http://www.nerdsquared.com/">http://www.nerdsquared.com/</a> for some peeks at the artists in our upcoming show "It's Not a Doll, It's an Action Figure"!Bear and Bird Boutique + Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02006155240233723094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6287963016732775368.post-7972313586747195662010-06-03T14:32:00.003-04:002010-06-03T14:34:34.393-04:00New Bear and Bird baby!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3fQaVHCBW9aok5On9jjAZvfMmursniD1pg8-efDP2TQaOuPQxcEPVWTc6IMVfddBr1kuOCDnLI1YaZ2YHVQqkNFJKFS56Q4wcWTwLKIyEtwAawHebVvsNoGvxad7cPy0UQuE9iWm1r26t/s1600/047.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3fQaVHCBW9aok5On9jjAZvfMmursniD1pg8-efDP2TQaOuPQxcEPVWTc6IMVfddBr1kuOCDnLI1YaZ2YHVQqkNFJKFS56Q4wcWTwLKIyEtwAawHebVvsNoGvxad7cPy0UQuE9iWm1r26t/s400/047.jpg" width="266" /></a>As some of you MAY have noticed, I have been pregnant for the past 9 months! :-) I am happy to announce that I gave birth to a truly beautiful little girl on May 20th (my birthday too) - her name is Rosemary Jane!<br />
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</div><div style="background-color: white; color: red;"><i>Introducing...</i></div><div style="background-color: white; color: red;"><b>Rosemary Jane </b></div><div style="background-color: white; color: red;"><b>Born 5/20/10<br />
6lb 12oz</b><br />
<b>19.5 length<br />
9/9 APGAR score</b></div><br />
I will be at my desk a little less than usual over the next few months, but things will continue as always. I have great support people in place to help make my life easier and the shop in tip top shape! xoxo to Serena and Kreisten, plus to Mrs. Anna Pants for taking care of aspects of our upcoming exhibtion "It's Not a Doll, It's an Action Figure" - the work is GREAT!<br />
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Le Iconique: Une Exposition Miserable de Terribly Odd is a collection of works paying tribute to iconic french figures leading up to a period in European social history known as Belle Époque or the “Beautiful Era.” From the terror of tiny Napoleon, to the grandeur of Eiffel’s vision; Le Iconique will span the ages of French history calling upon the sights and sounds of her storied past.<br />
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Below are just a couple samples from the show, you can check out the WHOLE thing at the link below the images. :-)<br />
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A French apothecary and reputed seer who published collections of prophecies that have since become famous worldwide. He is best known for his book Les Propheties, which has rarely been out of print since his death. Nostradamus has attracted a following that, along with the popular press, credits him with predicting many major world events. <br />
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“At the Queen’s Hamlet”<br />
Marie Antoinette was the beautiful Queen of France who became a symbol for the wanton extravagance of the 18th century monarchy, and was stripped of her riches and finery, imprisoned and beheaded by her own subjects during the French Revolution that began in 1789<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bearandbird/sets/72157623804682187/">Check out the Flickr photoset of the art and opening!</a></b></span>Bear and Bird Boutique + Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02006155240233723094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6287963016732775368.post-49151201560849400452010-03-22T15:45:00.001-04:002010-03-22T15:45:20.122-04:00Wonderful new silkscreen prints in the store today!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGVOiiuU2pBaxu0XfT5DrND5gfRzOPhNugtDoQ5fAcIeWjgQjM03ajMRPpVSh7anj-xs7TDrNNxe6dsjTAMNgx_4jrOTspI_MwpxGru4IOzZwtJDuwpnylQfGDkB_Uj6zKLSiCJ2ZcUq2E/s1600-h/nateduvalsamples.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGVOiiuU2pBaxu0XfT5DrND5gfRzOPhNugtDoQ5fAcIeWjgQjM03ajMRPpVSh7anj-xs7TDrNNxe6dsjTAMNgx_4jrOTspI_MwpxGru4IOzZwtJDuwpnylQfGDkB_Uj6zKLSiCJ2ZcUq2E/s400/nateduvalsamples.jpg" width="336" /></a></div><br />
We just got a fantastic assortment of wonderful silkscreen prints from artist <a href="http://www.nateduval.com/">Nate Duval</a>.<br />
If you're on his site, go under STORE --> ART PRINTS to see the type of prints we are stocking from him. <br />
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They are funny and whimsical and printed on quality paper. The prices are so affordable, you simply won't be able to pass up adding some unique decor to your home. No excuses!!<br />
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I love them all, but I think Monsieur Potato and Antlers are my favorites. :-)Bear and Bird Boutique + Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02006155240233723094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6287963016732775368.post-35730222567994651952010-03-06T15:44:00.001-05:002010-03-06T15:45:05.825-05:00The Sunshine Show<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.tatescomics.com/bearandbird/0310_SunshineShow/sunshineshow_webpromoart.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="171" src="http://www.tatescomics.com/bearandbird/0310_SunshineShow/sunshineshow_webpromoart.gif" width="320" /></a></div>In the words of infamous South Florida artist and musician Todd Nolan, "Pull your head outta the gator's mouth, put on your Mickey ears, guzzle some OJ, buy some swamp land, argue over political chads, mutilate mantees with a margarita drunk, ride a rocket to the moon, purchase cheap ciggies from an Injun, peel layers of skin off your sunburned body, jump out of a hotel window into a pool full of naked college girls, ride an E-ticket attraction, play shuffleboard with Gramps, nail plywood to your windows once a year, catch drug sacks from low flying planes, imitate questionable Miami Vice clothing choices but still gawk at Canadian snow-bird speed-o's..."<br />
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Opening tonight and featuring the work of <b>over 120 genuine South Florida's artists</b>! Take a look at what life in South Florida is like as seen from the "inside" - the styles and subject matter really run the gamut in this group mega-show! :-)<br />
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Twice a year we hold "all local welcome" art shows, this is the first one for 2010 - always popular, it is a great way to see new talent for local artists who want their work to be seen by the multitudes!<br />
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<b>If you can't make it yourself to the opening tonight, you should be there in "spirit" and leave us some comments on the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bearandbird/sets/72157623467623016/">flickr photoset</a> of the exhibition. And if you're the sort that likes to sit back and let the world unfold in front of you... you can even view it as a <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bearandbird/sets/72157623467623016/show/">slideshow</a>!</b><br />
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The artwork in these mega-group shows will not be added to our online shop, so if you are interested in buying something you see in the flickr set, please <a href="mailto:amanda@bearandbird.com">shoot us an email</a> and I'll get back to you ASAP!<br />
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<b><b>The Sunshine Show / </b>On exhibit March 6 - April 17, 2010</b> <br />
Featuring artwork by: A. Pants; AceFace; Adam Forero; Al Negas; Alexis Colbert; Alexis Foutz; Alright Ok; Amanda Valdes; Amir Waterman; Andrew C. Horton; Angela Yang; Angelica Busk; Ant Bryan; Ariel A.; Audra DiBello; Aysha Marie Zouain; Blaike Alexandra; Brandy Rumiez; Brian E. Sorensen; Brigid Howard; C. Alma; Carol-Anne McFarlane; Carolyn Rivera; Casey Brown; Christin Harrington; Coral Barry; Cupcakes in the Lobby; Dan Kidwell; Dan Woodruff; Dana Estabrook; Dana Karsch; Danielle Bayrami; Danny Brito; Danny Gonzales; David Bruck; David Rodriguez; David Taylor; Devin Echevarria; Dinah! Caldwell; Dustin Cantos; Dustin Wilson; Eddie Arroyo; Elizabeth Kapatos; Emily Havelka; Erica Riedy; Erika Taguchi-Newton; Erin O’Dea; FAKE is GOOD; Fernando Martinez; Gerald Kelley; Haydie Marquez; Helena Garcia; Igor Vieira; Ivey Lamos; Jamie Schaub; Japanda; Jasmine Espinal; Jessica DeJohn; Joe Paul; Johnny Zhong; Jon Clazo; Jon Hunt; Jose Mendez; Josh Kreeps; Josh Sunshine; Joshua Surprenant; Karl Johnsen; Kathy Hunt; Katrina Cristobal; Katya Neptune; Kay Garcia; Kazilla; Kerry Ball; Kerry Tikiwoo Tichenor; Kesha St. Hilaire; Kris Meenan; Kristal Babich; Lazaro Diaz; Liana Minassian; Lisa Rockford; Lizkat; Lori Ferrera; Lorna Ruth; Loveable Mad Hatter; Luis Diaz; Malgorzata Kawashima; Manuel Arroyo; Marc Paper Scissor; Matylda McIlvenny; Melissa Ritchey; Michael Anthony Reiter; Molly Bo; N! Satterfield; Nathan Lumm; Nicole Christian; Nilly Sweetie; Norma Soulet; Nurit Magritte; ohyeaphoto; P. Keane; Paige Place; Pasha Love; Patrick Maxcy; Patrick McGrane; Peace Owls and Other Lovely Things; Polly Peachums; Rachel Valdes; Rebecca Osborne-Philips; Robert F. Paul; Rosa Gonzalez; Samantha Wells; Sarah J. Winslow; Sarah Nastri; Scott Hensel; Sean Murdock; Seth Czaplewski; Silvia Maria Laucirica; Spoonman; Steph Celi; Stephanie Rodriguez; Tamara Wagenknecht; Tara Coyle; Tiffany Battel; Todd Nolan; Tyler Smith; Wallace Clark; Westley Cedeno; Yamel Molerio AND MORE!<a href="http://www.tatescomics.com/localartists/"><br />
</a>Bear and Bird Boutique + Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02006155240233723094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6287963016732775368.post-72410926006214700282010-01-08T12:36:00.000-05:002010-01-08T12:36:15.524-05:00Umami: New artwork by Danielle Estefan, Tatiana Suarez and Natali MartinezOpening on <b>Saturday, January 16 </b>and running through February 27, 2010 we will showcase the fine visual delights of three of my favorite artists! Here is a little bit of background info on all three gals and an explanation of this exhibitions "weird" name! :-)<br />
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"Umami" is the relatively unknown 5th taste category in the human mouth. It is described as the "savory" or "fresh" taste buds! <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/senses/umami.html">http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/senses/umami.html</a> I was intrigued by the simple fact that it is relatively unknown and also savory and fresh, I felt that it fit like a glove to describe three of my favorite rising art stars.<br />
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</div>Miami-based Danielle Estefan (b. 1984) uses an illustrative style to create cute and humorous work. Despite the fact that her characters often appear sad or cynical, hinting at a darker undercurrent beneath innocent facades, Estefan's paintings are playful and lighthearted. <br />
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A former student of the Design and Architecture program at the New World School of the Arts, Estefan works primarily in acrylics, and uses a variety of surfaces, such as particle wood or construction paper, to create a smooth, matte finish. She will often integrate the surfaces into the work as a background, or use the texture as skin tone for her figures. "I like to use a lot of brown, earthy, surfaces to compliment the colors in my paintings, which tend to have a lot of pink and turquoise in them," said Estefan. When she's not painting, the artist fills up sketchbooks that are sometimes used as references for future works. <br />
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The goal (and achievement) of Estefan's paintings are to reflect a mood. The work is primarily made for the purpose of sheer enjoyment -- both for the artist and the viewer. She has fun with the finished product as well as the process, and this carries through in each piece.<br />
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</div>Tatiana Suarez (b. 1983) is a Brooklyn-based Miami native. This emerging artist is an alumni of the University of Miami's Graphic Design program, and also works as a freelance illustrator. Her charming style is distinctive -- first, the trademark eyes that draw the viewer into a beautiful and surreal world. Suarez takes full advantage of the oil paint's ability to create creamy, soft images on canvas. Rich with symbols that stem from her Brazilian and El Salvadorian heritage, subjects appear as if they are under water, frozen in lovely stillness. The doe-eyed figures look childlike, but also exude sexual overtones, ornamented with plants, insects and other unsettling accompaniments. Beauty is presented concurrently with exotic -- even creepy -- creatures to create enchanted narratives.<br />
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Suarez recently participated in the Primary Flight street art exhibition which took place during Art Basel Miami, December 2 - 6, 2009. The artist's finished product is a mural that remains intact in Miami's Wynwood Arts District. In addition, Suarez regularly exhibits work in galleries across the United States, including Bear & Bird Gallery, Lauderhill, Florida.<br />
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</div><b style="color: #990000;">Natali Martinez</b><br />
Venezuelan-born Natali Martinez's (b.1983) work is the perfect blend of the adorable and the surreal. Each piece is a dreamlike vignette, an odd and humorous combination of subjects, such as a dancing chinchilla or a girl holding a very tiny dog in the palm of her hand. Martinez's use of movement and cartoony figures result in lively little paintings, which are absurdly cute and sometimes perplexing.<br />
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Martinez, a graduate of the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale school of Animation, works as a commercial illustrator and currently resides in Brooklyn, NY. <br />
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This three-person show at Bear and Bird Gallery will feature new, original paintings by Danielle Estefan, Tatiana Suarez and Natali Martinez. Prices are still within the range of new art collectors, while the quality of the work and charm of the artist behind them point towards a bright future for these three. These are the type of artists you will look back on in the years to come and wish you had bought when it was in your price range!<br />
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Artwork will be available at the opening on 1/16 from 7-10 and online in our webstore immediately after the opening.Bear and Bird Boutique + Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02006155240233723094noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6287963016732775368.post-82233542143938578542009-11-24T12:58:00.003-05:002009-11-24T13:03:34.218-05:00Small Stuff 3 is up and ready for action!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh77jpOuGCVIVqoFvMQqma8-60h9C-Tob1rNhwfmTm0mRG-hyrKavk1QAHT5be7wohIy9w4-cw8GPFBZKGoQ4lXeuKugU7PahasfYQ6M-PFvfqVry_Zirz-dA8NrfGs311N05UXgBay7g96/s1600/11212009_200937_SS3gallerysetup.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 297px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh77jpOuGCVIVqoFvMQqma8-60h9C-Tob1rNhwfmTm0mRG-hyrKavk1QAHT5be7wohIy9w4-cw8GPFBZKGoQ4lXeuKugU7PahasfYQ6M-PFvfqVry_Zirz-dA8NrfGs311N05UXgBay7g96/s400/11212009_200937_SS3gallerysetup.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407731315209605890" border="0" /></a>I feel like I am always saying this... but there is so much great stuff in this show! I think the easiest way to sit back and absorb it all is to watch it via Flickr's handy dandy slideshow option.<br /><br />Here is a link to that ---> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bearandbird/sets/72157622860671486/show/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/bearandbird/sets/72157622860671486/show/</a><br /><br />Unlike a regular gallery show, Small Stuff is always "cash and carry" - meaning that when you buy a piece of artwork it goes home with you right away, instead of remaining on display for the duration of the exhibition. Makes is a bit easier that way when you want to buy art for holiday gift giving!<br /><br />There are artists from all over the world in this show and really ALL kinds of artwork for almost every taste is at the ready. Check it out and I hope you like it!<br /><br />All of the available artwork can be found and purchased in our online shop for the duration of the show, which runs until January 9, 2010! :-OBear and Bird Boutique + Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02006155240233723094noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6287963016732775368.post-59973647034171681022009-10-02T11:43:00.004-04:002010-01-08T11:59:38.631-05:00Couple awesome new Lomo things!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf6SgVR0DGvb-H8_wNLC3q9x3xPHkdUsUcfMh5wwhn8NZH3ACveEXK7zlqOeFpRHaW5cbvZaACteSarmCyZHzypi_-x7FNZ9xEgVD8cGi4ZnYUy4FvMD97s40B01ZzDKM3SuQxUOYVBnQT/s1600-h/vorne_dianamini.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf6SgVR0DGvb-H8_wNLC3q9x3xPHkdUsUcfMh5wwhn8NZH3ACveEXK7zlqOeFpRHaW5cbvZaACteSarmCyZHzypi_-x7FNZ9xEgVD8cGi4ZnYUy4FvMD97s40B01ZzDKM3SuQxUOYVBnQT/s400/vorne_dianamini.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424414153113808818" border="0" /></a>Is this not the CUTEST thing!!? We just got in these new Diana Mini cameras from Lomography and I have to say that I am the most excited about this little guy as I have been about an analogue camera for a long while! It uses <span style="font-weight: bold;">35 mm film</span> (regular developing) and shoots your choice of half frame (you get double the shots per roll) or square format images.<br />Long exposure/Double exposure/tripod mount/cable release attachment hole.<br /><br />Plus did I mention how CUTE it is?! Guys, if you have one you just KNOW that random cute girls will talk to you and ask you about it. :-)<br /><br />The Diana Mini starter kit is $60 and does NOT include the Diana+flash, but offers full compatibility, so there's that... :-)<br /><br />What it DOES include is:<br />- Diana Mini Camera - Carrying Strap - Lens Cap - "Shoot Forever" Diana Mini Book - Manual<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">You can read more details and see how-to videos about it here: </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://microsites.lomography.com/dianamini/">http://microsites.lomography.com/dianamini/</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcF_QHUzl6VV5Gy_53xKCV15fRQNQZrs3EflnavmCru5UahQwLMyHYt0TpQWgo6RK5CCAYaNK2h3EcmJTitvcDKo17UXYV25BwO_YhURAFhf8OzRW5yJvUvhXBfkTP5_twYWLFZ1N3BZeY/s1600-h/diana_flash.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcF_QHUzl6VV5Gy_53xKCV15fRQNQZrs3EflnavmCru5UahQwLMyHYt0TpQWgo6RK5CCAYaNK2h3EcmJTitvcDKo17UXYV25BwO_YhURAFhf8OzRW5yJvUvhXBfkTP5_twYWLFZ1N3BZeY/s400/diana_flash.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424414585350357106" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Also, we got these in:</span><br />This is the Diana+Flash I mentioned above, we just got a few of these in stock for those of you who want to UPGRADE your Diana+ or Diana Mini. The flash alone is $60.<br /><br /><span class="TitleGeneral">Description: Diana+Flash :</span><br />This retro-style beauty inherited its looks from the original 1960s design. From the blue color scheme to the silver faceplate, you can tell it’s a classic match for the Diana +/Diana F+ camera!<br /><br />The Diana+ Flash retains the authentic hallmarks of the original - a metal pin attachment, and a glowing ready-light. Its "Diana Plug" attaches directly to the camera and fully syncs the flash. An integrated color flash feature allows you to splash a burst of colored light at your subject - day or night!<br /><br />• Includes a packet of plastic color gels for handy colorsplashing<br />• Diana Plug-to-Hotshoe adapter to use the Diana Flash on any standard hotshoe camera – like the LC-A+, Fisheye 2, Holga w/ hotshoe, many SLR's and DSLR's, and plenty of others!<br /><br /><br />Just got a restock on the Holga starter kits also, been out of those for a couple weeks now. Here's a chocolata of info on the Holga if you want to learn more about that dude:<br /><a href="http://microsites.lomography.com/holga/packages/holga-starter-kit">http://microsites.lomography.com/holga/</a><br /><br /><br />One other thing that I want to mention, since most people don't really know what the heck this is and we carry it, is the Diana Instant Back. This is an awesome thingy that clips onto the BACK of a Diana camera and turns it into an instant camera! It is pricey (so it the film) so it is only for those of you who are hardcore, but it is awesome!!<br /><a href="http://microsites.lomography.com/diana/products/instant">http://microsites.lomography.com/diana/products/instant</a>Bear and Bird Boutique + Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02006155240233723094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6287963016732775368.post-64486518325133848442009-09-18T13:04:00.002-04:002009-09-18T13:22:20.574-04:00New event at our gallery! Art Talk with Therry Norton!I was thinking that I really wished there was a way that I could help to *educate* people about the art and artists we show here at the gallery. Things are just so much more interesting when you know tasty little tidbits about them! The only person who I could imagine would be "the one" to fill this need and role in my life was my dear, smart and pretty friend Therry Norton!<br /><br />I pitched the idea to her as something we would start next year and she was pumped to start immediately! So yay for us!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I am proud to present to you, the very first "Art Talk with Therry Norton" Sunday, September 27th at 3pm.</span> Since this is the maiden voyage, we are going to play it by ear and see how it goes in terms of length, but we're guessing about 30-40 minutes. Through Art Talk, host Therry Norton will discuss similarities within the works, focus on a few works in detail, and open a dialogue regarding the relevance of this work.<br /><br />The focus for this "Art Talk" will be our current exhibition "Off the Needle" which features the artwork of a wide range of tattoo artists in our own South Florida tattoo community! There is so much great work in this show, be sure to come by and see it before the exhibition closes on October 10th or check it out online if you are non local (or lazy).<br /><br />If you can, please join us on Sunday!<br /><br />Flickr Photoset of "Off the Needle" art exhibition:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bearandbird/sets/72157622064402462/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/bearandbird/sets/72157622064402462/</a>Bear and Bird Boutique + Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02006155240233723094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6287963016732775368.post-78698577251599105792009-08-17T11:44:00.002-04:002009-08-17T11:47:18.739-04:00Mostly just me whining....I swear, I feel like everytime I get a chance to post something up here all I do is apologize for not having time to do a better job of keeping it updated! :-) ...and people ask why I don't have a Twitter account! :-0 One more thing to update, no thanks! I do a pretty good job of keeping the website up to date though, which is our home base of sorts. If only I could either clone myself or add a few hours to each day. Anyway... blah blah blah.<br /><br />Stitch Wars is up in the gallery still for a few more weeks, it is really awesome - check it out if you haven't already! Getting prepared for the upcoming shows and setting in stone our 2010 schedule. Sigh... time sure flies!<br /><br />Also getting ready to rearrange the boutique and stuff. It never ends.Bear and Bird Boutique + Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02006155240233723094noreply@blogger.com0