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Affordable Oil Paintings As Gifts
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Sunset On Siesta Key
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Affordable Oil Paintings As Gifts. How will you celebrate your wedding anniversary, magically? How can you mark a big birthday, unforgettably? How can you thank your best client, remarkably? Why not an experience created in an affordable oil painting by Siesta Key – Sarasota, Florida artist Lloyd Dobson?
An experience of Art
An experience of art is an everlasting and meaningful gift, one that you know the recipient has yet to receive. This extraordinary gift celebrates shared treasured moments artfully. Savor the colors of the moment with an affordable original oil painting. Imagine choosing your favorite landscape, beach or sunset, the place or vacation holding your heart’s most meaningful memories.
Now take those memories to the next level by sending a
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Sarasota, Florida
Me…You…Us
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photo to Lloyd Dobson Artist at lloyddobsonartist@gmail.com with the size you would like and obtain a FREE quote.
Only 20% Deposit
* Pay only a deposit!
* Remaining balance after painting approval and before shipping
Your painting will take a couple of weeks to complete and will be shipped FREE, if you live in the lower USA 48 states or Canada.
Next gather a circle of friends and family for an inspired celebration. Host an unveiling where your painting will be revealed.
Original oil paintings have always been the most popular pieces of art, either displayed in museums for visitors and admirers, or as a decorative piece in our homes. There are
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“Our Paradise Retreat”
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many people around the world, who are avid collectors of oil paintings, spending from small amounts of money to entire fortunes in order to obtain the object of their desire, both for personal pleasure and as investment. Lloyd Dobson’s oil paintings hang in hundreds of happy homes and offices throughout the United States, Canada and the UK.
A wonderful original oil painting can become the focal point of your decor, setting a totally personalized tone in your home or office; it can also be the final touch in a special room and space. Lloyd Dobson’s oil paintings are always in vivid colors and can be an excellent gift to yourself or others of nonpareil beauty and uniqueness.
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Now let’s re-vacation or visit that special place with recognized artist Lloyd Dobson at www.LloydDobsonArtist.com or email that special moment photo and size to lloyddobsonartist@gmail.com and get a FREE quote of your affordable oil painting.
Artwork On Cell Phone Cases
Cell Phone Case
Artwork On Cell Phone Cases. With the innovations from the cell phone industry today, mobile phones no longer bear the same old functions that they were previously designed for.
Today, cell phones are more than just mere communication devices. They are now considered as trendsetters. Thanks to the creation of cell phone accessories like the cell phone cases. With these ornaments, creating a personalized fashion statement is no longer a problem.
Cell phone cases have definitely gone a long way since they were first created to provide protective holders or casings for mobile phones. With their miniature look, cell phones were previously deemed necessary to be locked up in secured place like cell phone cases.
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However, with the growing trend in cell phone accessories, the use of these phone cases had transformed into a solid status symbols.
Why not a Lloyd Dobson Artist cell phone case?
In today’s market, branded cell phone cases are already being promoted globally. Hence, the enjoyment and satisfaction that cell phones bring were not limited to the mobile phone itself. The remarkable impact of cell phones had been extended on their accessories as well.
1) Personalize it
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If you think that personalizing your phone is limited to wallpapers, ringtones, or screensavers, you can be wrong. With the advent of cell phone cases, personalization has been utilized even on the outer embellishments.
For instance, you can personalize your cell phone case by having one of artist Lloyd Dobson’s paintings placed on your cell phone cover.
From sun up to sun down, you can flash your phone with pride through highly fashionable and personalized cell phone cases.
2) Protection
The primary function of cell phone cases is to protect the device from any scratches and possible dent brought about by frequent handling.
With cell phone cases, you can modishly protect your phone without having to go out of style. Be impressive and
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take over the limelight. Protect your phone in style with cell phone cases.
3) Convenience
Having a cell phone in hand while on travel can be pretty hard and dangerous. What’s even worse is that you may not even be comfortable holding your cell phone bare and simple just like that.
Thankfully, cell phone cases can give you the convenience of holding your phone without worrying about damaging it or misplacing it in some place. With these accessories, you can conveniently hold your phone anytime, anywhere.
You can find out more about Lloyd Dobson Artist and his original oil paintings as an image on your cell phone case by visiting: www.LloydDobsonArtist.com
Home Decor Beach Scene Pillows
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Home decor beach scene pillows help to give your home that beachy theme. Relive vacation memories when you snuggle up with a pillow.
The beach decorating style is both casual and charming. It brings a bit of nature and fun into any home and the best part is that you can give your home a great beach theme without having to spend a lot of money.
When considering a new decorating theme for any room, there are 3 things you want to think about – the colors, the furniture and the accessories. Here are some tips on how to pull together a beach theme in your home using these 3 elements.
1) Color
Any good beach decorating theme should tie in the colors of the beach. Sky and ocean blues, sandy tans and sunshine yellows look great. However, a white color scheme accented with blue and yellow pillows and accessories can look wonderful too. One fun idea is to paint the ceiling a yellow, the walls a light blue and use tan colored rugs – sisal rugs are great for this theme.
If you are on a budget, then paint is the perfect solution. It is cheap plus it makes a huge impact on any room. In fact, paint is one of the least expensive decorating options but makes the biggest difference.
2) Furniture
You want the furniture for your beach theme to be casual. Soft fluffy couches with slip covers are ideal and don’t forget to include lots of pillows. As mentioned earlier, relive vacation memories when you snuggle up with a pillow.
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You might also consider wicker but make sure it is sturdy enough for household furniture. If you are decorating a kitchen, whitewashed wooden kitchen tables and chairs go great with this theme.
Buying new furniture can be expensive, but if you have old furniture that is sturdy and has the right shape, you can simply get some nice slipcovers and you’ll have a whole new look. Got an old kitchen table that doesn’t quite “go”? Then why not give it a coat of paint and then add some character by sanding down some of the edges to give it an antiqued look? If you have to buy new furniture then check out some of your local consignment shops – you can often get like new furniture for a fraction of the price.
3) Accessories
Here’s where the fun starts! You can decorate with seashells, starfish and beach themed prints. Try buying some large shells and putting them on them mantle, coffee table and end tables. You might consider shelving to show off your shell
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collection. If you are going for a soft look, try hanging watercolor prints of beach scenes. For a more traditional look, you might consider oil paintings from artist Lloyd Dobson, from the Siesta Key – Sarasota area. Also, don’t overlook using clear glass lamps filled with seashells or beach glass.
Beach themed accessories can be really inexpensive and often free! Take a trip to the beach and pick up all the shells you can find. For larger shells and dried starfish, you can visit a shell shop.
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Don’t forget your bedroom. Why not a duvet cover of an original oil painting of your favorite vacation? You can
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contact Lloyd Dobson to commission a memory on canvas and then recreate it on a pillow or duvet cover.
As you can see, beach decorating can be fun and thrifty if you keep an eye out for a good bargain and know where to shop. The key is to plan your room out ahead of time and then you can spend a little time each day shopping for bargains as you put together your perfect beach themed room.
Want more beach decor? Then all you have to do is visit http://www.LloydDobsonArtist.com for Cell phone Cases, Pillows, Duvet Covers, Art Prints, Framed Prints, Canvas Prints, Metal Prints, Acrylic Prints and Greeting Cards.
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Art On Siesta Key
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Art on Siesta Key is located in the Village through a weekly Siesta Key Farmers Market with artist Lloyd Dobson, an annual craft festival held in February, an annual Siesta Fiesta held in April and daily you can view some oil paintings at the Blu Que Island Grill in the Village.
1) Siesta Key Farmers Market
The Siesta Key Farmers Market is a hidden gem. It is a Sunday morning tradition since 2008 from 8:00AM to 2:00PM, the market offers a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, Jamaican prepared foods and pastries, hot breakfast, organic green tea, local plants, Italian olive oils, artisan breads, organic
skin care products, clothing, jewelry, photography, pottery, fine art by artist Lloyd Dobson, and live music.
The Siesta Farmers Market is family-friendly, and leashed dogs are welcome. Plenty of parking in the Village, since it’s Sunday morning!
Many of the market’s vendors offer vital information about local resources and create awareness in natural health and the environment. We hope you enjoy the Market on Sunday mornings throughout the year.
Farmers Market offers delicious spring greens, herbs and a variety of produce. Shoppers can also find a vast assortment of local, organic products and a “Taste Of The Village” with area restaurants serving farm fresh items from their menus.
What are you doing this Sunday morning??? Come visit us 8:00AM to 2:00PM Freshness waiting, lots of new vendors,
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music, Lloyd Dobson original oil paintings and in the Village great restaurants. And let us not forget Siesta Key Beach #1 USA.
A Milwaukee vacationer’s testimonial
“Loved the variety of handmade goods, pottery, organic products, unique natural soaps, produce, art, food and more at this Sunday market ! Found some unique gifts….they even had live music…”
2) Blu Que Island Grill – Original Art For Sale On Siesta Key
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Come in and enjoy original art at Blu Que Island Grill on Siesta Key, Florida. The perfect complement to a sumptuous feast is inspiring art. at Blu Que Island Grill, They celebrate the sensory by treating you to art that is as fresh and
contemporary as their cuisine. If you eat with our eyes first, consider the original art your first course.
Lloyd Dobson local Siesta Key – Sarasota artist feels like beauty is essential to the well being of the soul. Lloyd’s work is designed to bring a sense of beauty, fun and inspiration to the everyday routines creating a palette of God’s Siesta Key beach scenes.
To create a moment in time when your mind is full of joy. Lloyd brings back the memories of this paradise island in his oil paintings. classical forms, attention to detail, elegant compositions and the eternal search for the Masterpiece.
For more information on the Blu Que Island Grill:
149 Avenida Messina, Siesta Key, FL 34242
(941) 346-0738
www.BluQueGrill.com
3) 19th Annual Siesta Key Craft Festival
Craft Show
19th Annual Siesta Key Craft Festival is located on Ocean Blvd in the Siesta Key Village. This year the dates are February 7th-8th, 2015 – Saturday & Sunday 10:00AM – 5:00PM
For more information call 813-962-0388 or 561-746-6615
www.ArtFestival.com
4) Annual Siesta Fiesta in Siesta Village
The annual Siesta Fiesta in Siesta Village is April 11th & 12th, 2015 – From: 10:00AM to 5:00PM
The artists will line Ocean Boulevard with their professional display booths while the crafters will display their unique and affordable crafts throughout Siesta Key Village for a sidewalk craft fair.
All artists and crafters will be present for the duration of the show, available to discuss their work and inspiration. Ocean Boulevard will be closed to vehicular traffic starting at
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Ocean and Canal and running through to Beach Road.The event appeals to people of all ages including serious art buyers looking to add to their collections. With a wide variety of art mediums on display and prices ranging from $25 hand-designed earrings to $30, 000 metal sculptures, there is something for everyone.
For more information visit www.siestakeyvillage.org
Siesta Key Farmers Market
Every Sunday 8am to 2pm
You can find Lloyd Dobson’s oil paintings at the Siesta Key Farmers Market every Sunday morning, the Blu Que Island Grill, the Lakewood Ranch Farmers Market on the fourth Saturday of every month or on his website at www.LloydDobsonArtist.com
Blu Que Island Grill Supports Local Artist
Lloyd Dobson Artist
Original Art For Sale On Siesta Key. Come in and enjoy original art at Blu Que Island Grill on Siesta Key, Florida. The perfect complement to a sumptuous feast is inspiring art. at Blu Que Island Grill, They celebrate the sensory by treating you to art that is as fresh and contemporary as their cuisine. If you eat with our eyes first, consider the original art your first course.
Lloyd Dobson local Siesta Key – Sarasota artist feels like beauty is essential to the well being of the soul. Lloyd’s work is designed to bring a sense of beauty, fun and inspiration to the everyday routines creating a palette of God’s Siesta Key beach scenes.
To create a moment in time when your mind is full of joy. Lloyd brings back the memories of this paradise island in his oil paintings –
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classical forms, attention to detail, elegant compositions and the eternal search for the Masterpiece.
Siesta Key Farmers Market & Lakewood Ranch Farmers Market
Besides the Blu Que Island Grill you can find Lloyd Dobson every Sunday, 8:00am to 2:00pm at the Siesta Key Farmers Market where you can buy affordable original paintings by this local artist. The fourth Saturday of every month he can be found at the Lakewood Ranch Farmers Market from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
The Blu Que Island Grill on Siesta Key offers smoked infused cuisine featuring hardwood grilled favorites cooked low and slow over hickory and apple wood. Blu Que Island Grill delivers the highest quality food and service.
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Their menu offers a vast selection of steak, chops, fowl, fresh seafood and authentic American barbecue and of course, they didn’t forget the accompaniments: crisp salads, savory soups, mouthwatering side dishes and a delicious selection of home-style desserts are not to be missed.
Be sure to compliment your meal with one of their specialty drinks, domestic & import beers, or fine wines. They also have live entertainment daily.
You may find more of Lloyd Dobson’s art on his website www.LloydDobsonArtist.com
To find out more about the Blu Que Island Grill you can visit their website at: www.BluQueGrill.com
Oil Paintings By Siesta Key – Sarasota Artist
Oil Paintings By Siesta Key – Sarasota Artist. When it comes to purchasing affordable oil paintings, Lloyd Dobson local Siesta Key – Sarasota artist is a smart choice.
To create a moment in time when your mind is full of joy. Lloyd brings back the memories of this paradise island in his oil paintings – plenty of palm trees, sugar white sand beaches, classical forms, attention to detail, elegant compositions and the eternal search for the Masterpiece describes his art.
So where can I buy original oil paintings in the – Siesta Key – Sarasota, Florida area you might ask? Owning an original oil painting is definitely affordable, if you know
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where to look. So many people wish they could buy a one of a kind, but assume it is far out of their price range.
This is not the case if you familiarize yourself with the local art community in your area. Often, for a fraction of the cost of the works by more well known artists, you can purchase unique originals by locals. Not only do you acquire a beautiful piece of art, but support your home community as well.
You can find his work by visiting his tent booth on Siesta Key every Sunday at the Siesta Key Farmers Market. It is a Sunday morning tradition since 2008 from 8am to 2pm, the Siesta Key Farmers Market offers a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, affordable oil paintings art by artist Lloyd Dobson, Jamaican prepared foods and pastries, hot breakfast, organic green tea, local plants, Italian olive oils, artisan breads, organic skin care products, clothing, jewelry, photography, pottery, and live music.
Lakewood Ranch Farmers Market in Lakewood Ranch also is a location where Lloyd Dobson’s oil paintings can
be found. He is at that location the 4th Saturday of every month from 10am to 2pm.
Besides the two farmers market come in and enjoy some of his oil paintings at Blu Que Island Grill on Siesta Key, Florida. The perfect complement to a sumptuous feast
is inspiring art at Blu Que Island Grill. They celebrate the sensory by treating you to art that is as fresh and contemporary as their cuisine. If you eat with our eyes first, consider the original art your first course.
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Finding interesting and good original art in the $100 to $500 price range is a challenge. However Lloyd Dobson’s oil paintings fall into this price range and makes it very affordable to have original art from a Sarasota – Siesta Key local artist. Lloyd even has original oil paintings below $50. His inspiration is a result of his love for the sugar white sand beach of the Siesta Key – Sarasota, Florida area. With some of his travels through the Caribbean you will find paintings influenced from those areas as well.
If you are not in the Siesta Key – Sarasota area, you may purchase or read more about Lloyd Dobson at his website: www.LloydDobsonArtist.com
The Siesta Key BlueWave website has some additional information concerning this local artist and the Siesta Key, Florida island. You may visit here: www.SiestaKeyBlueWave.com
Lakewood Ranch Farmers Market Review
Lakewood Ranch Farmers Market Review. The market had a fantastic turnout of people on it’s return after nearly three years. People from the area and close around have endorsed the return with enthusiasm and excitement.
The market offers a wide variety of vendors with fresh farm produce, organic products, arts & crafts which includes local Siesta Key-Sarasota artist Lloyd Dobson,
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spices & sauces and beverages and snacks to name a few of what you will see and enjoy as well as some live music.
Jen McCafferty is the owner of Jen’s MarketPlace and organizer of the Lakewood Ranch Farmers Market, Apollo Beach Farmers Market and The Largo Central Park Farmers Market. The Lakewood Ranch Main Street farmer’s market will be held on the 4th Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Lakewood Ranch is one of Southwest Florida’s most famous stretch of master-planned suburbia and covers the southeastern corner of Manatee County. Activity is everywhere and uniquely different from most communities. The Ranch does have a downtown entertainment district, which in this case lines and surrounds the aptly named Lakewood Main Street.
It’s where you will find these 20+ businesses offering everything from food and drink to surfboards and Hollywood films. On the first Friday night of every month you can come out and enjoy live music, dancing and much 
more on main street. Visitors to the pet friendly farmer’s market can also enjoy a bite to eat at picnic tables under umbrellas near the vendors, listen to guitar music from a local musician, and meet and mingle with the community.
Some of the local merchants lining up along the main street are American Shore Trading Company, Ana Molinari, Arts A Blaze Studio, Big Olaf Creamery, Ed’s Tavern, EL Lago Ranchero, Fannie May, Fast N Fresh, The Fish Hole, Hana Sushi Lounge, Lakewood Ranch Cinemas, MacAllisters Grill and Tavern, Main Street Bazaar, Main Street Trattoria, Paris Bistrot, Pastries By Design, Pinchers Crab Shack, Polo Grill and Bar, Station 400 and Vanessa Fine Jewelry. Hope I didn’t leave anyone out.
So come visit us at the Lakewood Ranch Farmers Market the last Saturday of the month from 10:00am to 2pm. We’ll see you there.
Where To Buy Original Art In Sarasota – Siesta Key
Where to buy original art in Sarasota – Siesta Key, Florida? Owning an original piece of art is definitely affordable, if you know where to look. So many people wish they could buy a one of a kind, but assume it is far out of their price range. This is not the case if you familiarize yourself with the local art community in your area. Often, for a fraction of the cost of the works by more well known artists, you can purchase unique originals by locals. Not only do you acquire a beautiful piece of art, but support your home community as well.
Here are a couple of suggestions to buy original art:
1) Artist Lloyd Dobson, from the Sarasota – Siesta Key area, has affordable original signed oil paintings and he ships free to the lower 48 United States also. Hundreds of customers from the west coast to the east coast are collectors of his paintings.
You may also find his work by visiting his tent booth on Siesta Key every Sunday. Come by and say hello. It is a Sunday morning tradition since 2008 from 8am to 2pm, the Siesta Key Farmers Market offers a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, fine art by artist Lloyd Dobson, Jamaican prepared foods and pastries, hot breakfast, organic green tea, local plants, Italian olive oils, artisan breads, organic skin care products, clothing, jewelry, photography, pottery, and live music.
2) Local Art Galleries, Custom Frame Shops, College Art Departments, Restaurants & Coffee House and Art Guilds.
These are a just a few outlets to follow when looking for local art, but be creative. Boutiques, libraries and art & craft fairs are all are possible avenues to try. The more you frequent local establishments, the better your chances of discovering unique and affordable art created by someone who might be your neighbor.
Finding interesting and good original art in the $100 to $500 price range is a challenge. However Lloyd Dobson’s oil paintings fall into this price range and makes it very affordable to have original art from a Sarasota – Siesta Key local artist. Lloyd even has original oil paintings below $50. His inspiration is a result of his love for the sugar white sand
beach of the Sarasota – Siesta Key, Florida area. With some of his travels through the Caribbean you will find paintings influenced from those areas as well.
Affordable Art To Decorate Your Home
Affordable Art To Decorate Your Home is easy. Decorating your new home with art doesn’t have to mean an expensive trip to your local gallery. Collecting art can be an expensive habit, but these days there are plenty of places to get amazing original art for a great price. Whether you like prints, fine art oil paintings or abstract collage, we’ve got a source for you.
The Siesta Key Farmers Market is a Sunday morning tradition since
2008 from 8am to 2pm, the Siesta Key Farmers Market offers a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, fine art by artist Vanessa Simonard and Lloyd Dobson, Jamaican prepared foods and pastries, hot breakfast, organic green tea, local plants, Italian olive oils, artisan breads, organic skin care products, clothing, jewelry, photography, pottery, and live music.
For additional affordable art visit the following online website galleries:
www.VanessaSarasota.blogspot.com
Below are some additional ideas. The key to decorating on a budget is to think laterally. This guide aims to give you some ideas.
1) Family Frame
Sometimes it helps to think outside the frame. We turned this divided 
window into a frame perfectly scaled for over the sofa. Sand, prime, and repaint a salvage-yard window, then fit a precut mat and a favorite photo into each opening. Keep them in place with framer’s glazing points (find them at crafts stores). We added a vintage knob to give our new artwork old-fashioned character.
2) Curate Your Blooms
You’d be surprised how beautiful close-up photos of flowers can be–even the snapshots you take with your own digital camera. Take your favorite flower images to your local photo center. Have them enlarged to enhance the details, and ask that they be printed on canvas, rather than photo paper. Crisp white frames make these pretty petals pop, but you could simply stretch the canvases over frames for a modern edge.
3) Measure Up
You can scoop up old rulers–some with cool retro logos–for a few 
bucks. These bird prints, cut from the pages of a dime-store book, match the old-fashioned vibe. We used wood glue to affix the rulers to cheap wooden frames. The rulers are applied differently on each frame to keep things interesting.
4) Magnetic Attraction
A message center can be a lifesaver for on-the-go families. This project takes that concept a step further. Rather than one boring bulletin board, the entire wall is coated in four coats of magnetic primer and a top coat of yellow. This way the even the littlest members of the family can contribute artwork and special notes.
DIY Tip: We love this idea for a work space or crafts room, as well. Instead of an inspiration board for your latest projects, you could have an entire wall of inspiration!
5) Jewel Box
If jewelry looks dazzling on you, it makes sense that it could dress up
walls, too. We bought cheap thrift-store frames and backed them with fiberboard covered in pretty paper. We used old cabinet knobs and pushpins to hang necklaces and bracelets. For earrings, we secured two lengths of ribbon horizontally across a frame, using thumbtacks to reinforce it. Earrings dangle from the ribbon. Even brooches and pins have a home here. We backed one frame with corkboard, so pins slide in easily. No more digging through cluttered drawers for the pearls–it’s grab and go.
5) Natural Instincts
These are not your 4-year-old’s sun-catchers. Our sophisticated project brings refined outside style to inside spaces. We plucked single leaves from a hosta, fern, caladium, and palm, then sandwiched them between framed panels of glass. (You can find the frames at crafts stores.) Cup hooks screw inconspicuously to the window trim, and the frames dangle from eye hooks via thin chains.
DIY Tip: Swap out the leaves every few weeks when they begin to brown. For a long-lasting display, use dried leaves coated with acrylic artist’s spray to prevent discoloration.
We invite you to stop by the Siesta Key Farmers Market and say hello or visit our website at www.SiestaKeyBlueWave.com for the latest happening on Siesta Key.
Resources: www.bhg.com/decorating/
How To Buy Affordable Art Direct From Artist
How to buy affordable art direct from artist is the best way to invest and save money. Owning an original piece of art is definitely affordable, if you know where to look. So many people wish they could buy a one of a kind, but assume it is far out of their price range. This is not the case if you familiarize yourself with the local art community in your area. Often, for a fraction of the cost of the works by more well known artists, you can purchase unique originals by locals. Not only do you acquire a beautiful piece of art, but support your home community as well.
Don’t know where to start? Here are some suggestions:
1) Siesta Key Farmers Market operates every Sunday from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Here you will find local artist Lloyd Dobson.
With his original artwork ready for you to decorate your walls.
2) You can go online to purchase his work as well at the following website: http://www.LloydDobsonArtist.com (Click on Fine Art Gallery tab)
3) Local Art Galleries, Custom Frame Shops, College Art Departments, Restaurants & Coffee House and Art Guilds.
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These are a just a few outlets to follow when looking for local art, but be creative. Boutiques, libraries and art & craft fairs are all are possible avenues to try. The more you frequent local establishments, the better your chances of discovering unique and affordable art created by someone who might be your neighbor.
Spending money locally shows pride in your community culture and local products. As a person who lives in the area you are more apt to locally recirculate money spent with you on your art in the form of purchases from other local business, thus supporting the local work force. When you give some of that money to local charities, even if it’s just the local boy or girl scout troop, or maybe the local food bank you are keeping money spent with you in movement. It’s a monetary loop that keeps people working to make the goods they and others purchase.
“I’m an artist, not a business person”, you shout. Well, I hate to break this to you, but anyone who wants to sell art is in business. According to Wikipedia, “a business (also known as enterprise or firm) is an organization or person engaged in the trade or sale of goods, services, or both to consumers”.Q.E.D. Business is NOT a dirty word. Businesses allow us as consumers to buy food, clothes, and gas. It allows us to find a place to live (real estate sales and rentals), and most likely it employs a lot of us who are not fortunate enough to be able to make a living selling our art. There is that word “sell” again.
If you are in the Siesta Key – Sarasota Florida area on Sunday, you are invited to stop by my tent and say hello. The Siesta Key Farmers Market is a Sunday morning tradition since 2008 from 9am to 1pm, the Siesta Key Farmers Market offers a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, fine art by artist Lloyd Dobson, Jamaican prepared foods and pastries, hot breakfast, organic green tea, local plants, Italian olive oils, artisan breads, organic skin care products, clothing, jewelry, photography, pottery, and live music.
