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Meet New ASCB Vendor Eve Mobley of Cedar + Fawn

Posted on July 10, 2015 by artstar-artstar

I’m Eve Mobley, the illustrator working as Cedar + Fawn, based in Baltimore. I studied digital illustration in my undergrad, it wasn’t until I took an internship as a display artist at Anthropologie that I really fell in love with… Continue Reading Meet New ASCB Vendor Eve Mobley of Cedar + Fawn

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Make This: Avocado Seed Pendant

Posted on July 9, 2015 by artstar-artstar

Photos and Tutorial by Christie Sommers If your household goes through as many avocados as mine, you may have thought “there must be something I can do with all these pits!” (cue exasperated infomercial actor). Well there is! In fact… Continue Reading Make This: Avocado Seed Pendant

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Meet NEW ASCB Vendor Leanne Tremblay of Loomination

Posted on July 7, 2015 by artstar-artstar

I’m Leanne Tremblay, the weaver behind Loomination, based in Lowell, MA. I fell in love with weaving as an art student and bought my first loom right after grad school, almost 10 years ago. After working in arts and nonprofit… Continue Reading Meet NEW ASCB Vendor Leanne Tremblay of Loomination

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Meet ASCB Vendor Spaghetti Kiss

Posted on July 2, 2015 by artstar-artstar

Hello there! My name is Michael Bracco and I am the artist, writer, screen printer, and general weirdo behind Spaghetti Kiss; a company featuring my hand screened apparel as well as my graphic novels, “NOVO”, “Adam Wreck” and “The Creators.”… Continue Reading Meet ASCB Vendor Spaghetti Kiss

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Meet ASCB Vendor Elaine Lai of Tough Luv Clothing

Posted on June 30, 2015 by artstar-artstar

Tough Luv is a Philadelphia based fashion brand blending rock and roll, loungewear, and contemporary design aesthetic for effortless, edgy style. Tough Luv is the creation of designer Elaine Lai. After working for several well-know fashion brands in Los Angeles,… Continue Reading Meet ASCB Vendor Elaine Lai of Tough Luv Clothing

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Make This: Quick + Easy Matte Medium Transfer

Posted on June 26, 2015 by artstar-artstar

Photos + Tutorial by Bonnie Kaye Whitfield Here’s a quick and simple image transfer for using matte medium and a photocopy of an image. It’s a helpful trick for adding layers of imagery to mix media works of art. On… Continue Reading Make This: Quick + Easy Matte Medium Transfer

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Make This: Cold Brew Infused Water

Posted on June 18, 2015 by artstar-artstar

Photos and Tutorial by Christie Sommers I don’t know about you, but when it’s this hot out I need something refreshing to drink and anything sugary or sweet is just no good. Here’s a little cold brew herbal tea recipe… Continue Reading Make This: Cold Brew Infused Water

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Upcoming Exhibition: “Too Close For Comfort” by Marcus Benavides

Posted on June 9, 2015 by artstar-artstar

June 27th – August 23rd, 2015 Opening Reception with the Artists: Saturday, June 27th from 6-8pm free + open to the public, light refreshments provided Art Star is pleased to present an exhibition with Philadelphia based printmaker, Marcus Benavides. The… Continue Reading Upcoming Exhibition: “Too Close For Comfort” by Marcus Benavides

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MAKE THIS: 3D Geometric Wrapping Paper

Posted on June 4, 2015 by artstar-artstar

Photos + Tutorial by Bonnie Kaye Whitfield It takes just a few extra minutes to turn your gift into a conversation piece. Here’s a super simple tutorial to create fun 3D Geometric shapes on the top of your package for… Continue Reading MAKE THIS: 3D Geometric Wrapping Paper

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Make This: Mini Knotted Planter

Posted on May 29, 2015 by artstar-artstar

Tutorial and Photos by Christie Sommers This mini planter is great for 3″ terracotta pots or even planted votive holders…no candles!! It makes a great little handmade gift… quick & easy! You will need: *scissors *yard stick or tape measure… Continue Reading Make This: Mini Knotted Planter

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