We are excited at Abode Gallery to feature the photography of Chap Achen, mostly in black and white with some digital. When I first saw Chap’s work, I was taken with the character of his work.
Photography is in Chap’s blood. He has been a photographer for forty-five years and his father was a photographer, too. This is reflected in the caliber of his photographs.
I am impressed with his unique perspective on local scenes, which is very, very different. Take a look at his breathtaking photographs. You’ll be glad you did.
Alan
Abode Gallery
Stockholm
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7/8/12
Check out Lucy Elliot’s creative jewelry and shrines.
I’d like to introduce you to Lucy Elliot who has been in Stockholm as long as Stockholm has been a destination. One of our favorite artists, Lucy loves looking at and working in natural stones.
Lucy puts things together in unique ways. Take a look at her vintage button bracelet.
Many Abode customers have purchased Lucy’s shrines. In fact, some have become major collectors of her works. These are icon shrines but not your typical ones. They are very creative and lots of fun.
We are fortunate to have Lucy working every Monday at Abode Gallery. Stop in soon, meet her, and see her work in person. You’ll be glad you did.
Alan
Abode Gallery
Stockholm
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Lucy puts things together in unique ways. Take a look at her vintage button bracelet.
Many Abode customers have purchased Lucy’s shrines. In fact, some have become major collectors of her works. These are icon shrines but not your typical ones. They are very creative and lots of fun.
We are fortunate to have Lucy working every Monday at Abode Gallery. Stop in soon, meet her, and see her work in person. You’ll be glad you did.
Alan
Abode Gallery
Stockholm
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7/3/12
Take a behind-the-scenes tour….
Last week we talked about Abode Gallery’s Design Studio, and this week I invite you to take a behind-the-scenes tour of International Market Square where the design work happens.
When I do design work, much of my time is spent at International Market Square. See some of my favorite places, including Unique by Design, Ceramic Tile Works, Ambiante Ltd., and Charles Ray.
These are only four of the dozens of showrooms that we can access at International Market Square. We use this vast selection to find just the right details for your home. We love helping you create your home. Discover how we can help you by e-mailing me or calling 715-442-2266. You’ll be glad you did.
Alan
Abode Gallery
Stockholm
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When I do design work, much of my time is spent at International Market Square. See some of my favorite places, including Unique by Design, Ceramic Tile Works, Ambiante Ltd., and Charles Ray.
These are only four of the dozens of showrooms that we can access at International Market Square. We use this vast selection to find just the right details for your home. We love helping you create your home. Discover how we can help you by e-mailing me or calling 715-442-2266. You’ll be glad you did.
Alan
Abode Gallery
Stockholm
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6/14/12
Time can be exciting…
Time can be exciting as we see in a new collection of clocks from Darrell Johnson. He calls his new company Whimsy Time.
Darrell is recycling, repurposing, and reusing amazing items to create amazing time pieces. He creates these incredibly new time pieces from vintage faces and vintage pieces.
They are so much fun and on display now at Abode Gallery. Stop in and see it soon. You’ll be glad you did.
Alan
Abode Gallery
Stockholm
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Darrell is recycling, repurposing, and reusing amazing items to create amazing time pieces. He creates these incredibly new time pieces from vintage faces and vintage pieces.
They are so much fun and on display now at Abode Gallery. Stop in and see it soon. You’ll be glad you did.
Alan
Abode Gallery
Stockholm
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6/8/12
Carla Thompson's sophisticated style has vibrant color and incredible patterns.
Carla Thompson's sophisticated style has vibrant color and incredible patterns. She paints on wood, both blocks and rougher pieces, and creates small decorative, wall mounts, and even furniture pieces.
What attracts me the most to Carla's works are the tongue-in-cheek, fun phrases which grace her paintings. My favorite is Shakespeare's "I like this place and willingly could waste my time in it." That phrase reflects my feelings about Stockholm.
Carla's distinctive art is on display now at Abode Gallery. Stop in and see it soon. You’ll be glad you did.
Alan
Abode Gallery
Stockholm
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What attracts me the most to Carla's works are the tongue-in-cheek, fun phrases which grace her paintings. My favorite is Shakespeare's "I like this place and willingly could waste my time in it." That phrase reflects my feelings about Stockholm.
Carla's distinctive art is on display now at Abode Gallery. Stop in and see it soon. You’ll be glad you did.
Alan
Abode Gallery
Stockholm
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5/31/12
Gaylord Schanilec has just released his highly anticipated second piece from The River.
Gaylord Schanilec has just released his highly anticipated second piece from The River. It is exquisite.
The River is pictured by Gaylord Schanilec as a study of the animal life on the Mississippi. We frequently see him taking his boat out to do research for this project. Take a look at the meticulous process Gaylord uses to create these works.
The first piece from The River was Pelicans. Now we are excited to announce that Short Head Red Horse Fish is available for you to see at Abode. Stop in and see it soon. You’ll be glad you did.
Alan
Abode Gallery
Stockholm
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The River is pictured by Gaylord Schanilec as a study of the animal life on the Mississippi. We frequently see him taking his boat out to do research for this project. Take a look at the meticulous process Gaylord uses to create these works.
The first piece from The River was Pelicans. Now we are excited to announce that Short Head Red Horse Fish is available for you to see at Abode. Stop in and see it soon. You’ll be glad you did.
Alan
Abode Gallery
Stockholm
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5/25/12
I was intrigued by the feelings and emotions that her work conveys.
The first time that I saw Francene Christianson’s paintings, I was intrigued. Rather than just being paintings of a place or thing, the texture and color of Christianson’s art elicits an emotional response from the viewer.
Francene creates her art from photos that she takes both at home and while she is traveling. She uses those photos as the setting for her art and infuses her feelings into the works as she paints. I highly recommend that you see these paintings up close and get their full emotional effect.
We will have an opening reception for Francene’s new show, Passing Views: Paintings by Francene Christianson, on Saturday, June 2, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Abode Gallery in Stockholm, Wisconsin. A regular member of the gallery, her additional works for the show will be on display through June 30. Stop in and see them. You’ll be glad you did.
Alan
Abode Gallery
Stockholm
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Francene creates her art from photos that she takes both at home and while she is traveling. She uses those photos as the setting for her art and infuses her feelings into the works as she paints. I highly recommend that you see these paintings up close and get their full emotional effect.
We will have an opening reception for Francene’s new show, Passing Views: Paintings by Francene Christianson, on Saturday, June 2, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Abode Gallery in Stockholm, Wisconsin. A regular member of the gallery, her additional works for the show will be on display through June 30. Stop in and see them. You’ll be glad you did.
Alan
Abode Gallery
Stockholm
PS Let your friends know, too.
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