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Visit the Glass Ranch in Escondido | Glass Ranch Semi-annual Open House is Black Friday, November 26, 2010, and...

Visit the Glass Ranch in Escondido CA for their Semi-annual (the 15th) Open House Thanksgiving Weekend

Art Glass at the Glass Ranch in Escondido CA

The Glass Ranch in Escondido is an amazing artistic venue. If you have ANY appreciation for artistic creativity, this is a MUST SEE...unlike anything I have ever seen anywhere. Absolutely stunning!!

Art Glass at the Glass Ranch in Escondido CAI was referred to the Glass Ranch last year by another artist friend, and, wow, am I glad I learned about this place. It was the perfect place to buy a wedding gift for our daughter last October!

Cherrie LaPorte and husband Garry Cohen have created a masterpiece in the Lake Hodges area to showcase their glassblowing talents.

And the Glass Ranch semi-annual open houses are a wonderful experience, with glass blowing demonstrations, and the opportunity to stroll  through their expansive, beautiful gardens filled with glass creations.

And of course there is a maze of art glass vases, jewelry, sculpture, glassware and more to acquire for friends, family or yourself.

 

Blown Glass ~ Fused Glass Sculpture and Jewelry ~ Garden Art Sculpture

15th Semi-Annual Thanksgiving Weekend Open Studio & Glass Blowing Demonstrations

November 26th,  27th,  28th  2010  ~ Friday, Saturday & Sunday

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ~ FREE

Art Glass at the Glass Ranch in Escondido CA


Why not bring your friends and family and be inspired by these fabulous local artisans! And pick up a few gifts for the holidays, or for yourself! I'm looking forward to another visit to chat with Cherrie and Garry, and enjoy their wonderful creations.

The Glass Ranch Studio is located at 20307 Beech Lane, Escondido, off the Del Dios Highway by Lake Hodges.  Look for the signs. 

 

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A Visit to the Ivanffy-Uhler Gallery in Carlsbad Village, CA and a Tribute

A Visit to the Ivanffy-Uhler Gallery, and a Tribute

Susan Weller painting at the Ivanffy-Uhler Gallery in Carlsbad, CA

I have gotten to know the Ivanffy-Uhler Galleryin Carlsbad, CA fairly well, and its owners, especially Paul Uhler. This is a recap of our visit last Thursday for the opening reception for Susan Weller, whose art we have admired, but a tribute to Paul Uhler. More on that in a mo. 

Susan Weller's art strikes a chord with me. I have a hard time articulating exactly why, but it does. For me, that's OK. There's the color, the emotion, the connection to the past that grabs me...sometimes art does that. There doesn't have to be a particular reason, a why, just the fact that it just is. It's a feeling one has with certain art works. 

Susan Weller painting at the Ivanffy-Uhler Gallery in Carlsbad CA Susan Weller painting at the Ivanffy-Uhler Gallery in Carlsbad CA

It was such a delight to see Susan Weller's show at the Ivanffy-Uhler Gallery the other night and to meet her in person, and learn a bit more about what inspires her. The fact that she lives part of her time in Verona, Italy (a wonderful place to visit if you ever get the chance) made the connection even more interesting. We had a delightful chat while admiring her works. 

Now about the tribute...

Susan Weller paintings at the Ivanffy-Uhler Gallery in Carlsbad CAI got to know Paul Uhler through Facebook. He is an avid Facebook user, and also Twitter, and I have to admire what Paul, as a small business owner, is doing with social media to promote his art gallery in the Carlsbad arts community and to connect with others in the Carlsbad area in general. 

Of course, once we connected on-line I had to meet him.

While I already knew about the Ivanffy-Uhler Gallery from my own writings about the Carlsbad arts district (Paul coined this) and had been by many times, the face-to-face, given we were already familiar with each other on-line, was like meeting an old friend.

It's been fun to talk about social media and how we each are using it in our businesses, and to explore our other commonality - my wife and I had an art gallery for 3 years back in the Boston area, and as a art collector and enthusiast, well, talking about and enjoying art are something I always have time for. 

If you get a chance to stop by the Ivanffy-Uhler Gallery to see Susan Weller's show, do. Or stop by some time to see the gallery and say hi to Paul and Agnes.

Susan Weller paintings at the Ivanffy-Uhler Gallery in Carlsbad CA

 

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6th Annual Leucadia Art Walk

6th Annual LeucadiART WALK 

I'm a sucker for art fairs, art walks, and art galleries. 

Leucadia Art Walk - CLICK to go to website for more informationSo I am all geared up for this Sunday - the LeucadiART WALK (Leucadia Art Walk) takes place from 10 am until 5 pm along a 1-mile stretch of road on Leucadia (Encinitas CA 92024). 

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Leucadia - Surfers' Beach Community in Encinitas CA 

The Leucadia Art Walk is a popular event, and this year's 6th Annual Art Walk should be no different.

A broad array of art works will be displayed along the west side of the Coast Road (Route 101) between Glaucus and Marcheta Streets.

And of course the LeucadiART WALK will feature lots of art to buy, music, food (or check out the restaurants along the way - my fave, Le Papagayo, is a patron), children's art activities, art demonstrations, a wine and beer garden (fee) and much more. 

Need something to do this Sunday?

Check out the LeucadiART WALK. There is free parking at the Encinitas Civic Center and Coast Station with shuttle service at Vulcan and D Streets to the South in downtwon Encinitas.

 

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