"The most fundamental reason one paints is in order to see." - Brett Whiteley

Monday, October 17, 2011

Unblurred on Penn


The Cotton Factory
at Unblurred




Join TeeRex at the retail headquarters for November Craft-O-Tron-tacular! We're inviting you get started on that holiday shopping early at our place during Penn Avenue Unblurred. Our faithful guests will be supplying local food, local apparel and local beer. Not to mention while-you-wait tees and the Craft-O-Tron with 4 of it's artists will be vending, in the flesh, to supply all your gift giving needs. It doesn't it get any more handmade than that!

Featured guests for this event include:

-Nadia Marks Wojcik of Ready Go Paper Studio with her beautiful paper art for all occasions
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ReadyGo?ref=pr_shop_more

-Jewelry by Lucy McClure of Bel Monili by l.marlane
http://www.etsy.com/shop/belmonili?ref=pr_shop_more

-Upcycled bike chain bracelets by Nicole Bloch of Erra Creations
http://www.etsy.com/shop/erracreations

-Casey Jones of Night Squid Studios' repurposed and hand painted decorative bottle cap pins
http://www.etsy.com/shop/IAmNightSquidStudios?ref=ss_profile

-While-you-wait tees! $5 gets you a brand new tee with one of 12 designs to choose from, pressed right before your very eyes. Bring your own cotton tee and it's only $2. Talk about instant gratification. It was a hit last month and we're bringing it back!

-Gourmet Hot Dogs to satisfy your savory cravings for purchase from our friends at Franktuary (Veggie options also available)
http://franktuary.com/

-And who could forget the free yummy East End Brewery beer??
http://www.eastendbrewing.com/

-We're continuing our partnership as a drop-off location with the Pittsburgh Tote Bag Project so don't forget to bring in your totes to donate! Each person that donates can enter for a chance to win a tee of their choice. The Pittsburgh Tote Bag Project collects new and gently used tote bags to distribute to food pantries in the community. Tote bags reduce reliance on disposable bags (helping the environment) and increase the food pantry client's ability to transport large, bulky or heavy items home to their families. For more information, visit www.tote4pgh.org The project is an official partner with Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. Donate a tote bag(s) and enter for a chance to win any tee in our shop!


Opening Night

The Opening was a success. I sold two paintings that first night and some Bottle Cap Pins. Thanks to everyone who came out! It was so lovely to see all my good friends who support me so much! I love you all!












Tuesday, October 11, 2011

November's First Friday


Pittsburgh has a wonderful First Friday Gallery Crawl along Penn Ave in Garfield.
I was lucky to have lived so close to it for a few years, yet I don't think I took advantage of it enough. Now that I'm all the way in the suburbs of southern pgh, I dearly miss my eastend.
HOWEVER, on November 4th NightSquid will be part of a show at the Cotton Factory, while representing the Craft-O-Tron. I will be there with two other wonderful crafty ladies, exhibiting our work. Show starts at 6pm and goes till 10pm. Come check out NightSquid and support your local crafters!!

Saturday, October 8, 2011

3G


Come see me, Marina and Tara at 3G next Friday the 14th!!
I will also have a new series of fall themed bottle cap pins for sale,
as well as other favorites!