tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88947676540478495012024-02-20T02:04:19.959-08:00Bluebottles Art Craft and Design BlogBluebottle Art Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05194385228114291184noreply@blogger.comBlogger288125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894767654047849501.post-5231706304304450732010-04-07T11:34:00.001-07:002010-04-07T11:34:38.447-07:00Ryan Berkley Artist Reception Tomorrow, April 8, 5-8 PM<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2150xn5rFjl3ZZ-Zhbz_wvIZfbUejWpliNIrhb4LBE4lKE6-5_4UMSa5JSV3XmSqOCCindgZgpO5-3awsvsgfeUw7nU9w8wxJXqQYlkmCESyNHsSNQhs9rNdpYueKu_8MpU4sJOshJ0sY/s1600/sugarmankittens.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 306px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2150xn5rFjl3ZZ-Zhbz_wvIZfbUejWpliNIrhb4LBE4lKE6-5_4UMSa5JSV3XmSqOCCindgZgpO5-3awsvsgfeUw7nU9w8wxJXqQYlkmCESyNHsSNQhs9rNdpYueKu_8MpU4sJOshJ0sY/s400/sugarmankittens.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457464435558514610" /></a><br /><br />Hello, Bluebottle Fans! My name is Jessie Oleson, and I am the new owner of Bluebottle Art Gallery (along with my dear husband, Danny Oleson). We are having so much fun so far at the gallery, making a few changes (including a sweet mural in the back!) and preparing for a grand re-opening on May 8 as we bring in more artwork from my company, <a href="http://www.cakespyshop.com">CakeSpy Shop!</a><br /><br />And there is a lot of other exciting stuff going on. Tomorrow is our first Artist Reception, from 5-8 p.m, as part of the Capitol Hill Artwalk. We will have a <a href="http://www.bluebottleart.bigcartel.com/category/ryan-berkley-solo-show">totally sweet collection of paintings by Ryan Berkley</a> of Berkley Illustration. Here are some of the paintings on show:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYJeygr9QoChNF38W3PGNh7YaWU5m_ok4VK1ZpR2SVsCqL2R1P6jt3PUjjSBY7-CgvReG0SIqA4BYW6YBroJjejkMftIh0vSHMqs9s8KbWVDXE9f7bBhucV0V68DatY3Y-0Hw2v78eqFNE/s1600/lester.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYJeygr9QoChNF38W3PGNh7YaWU5m_ok4VK1ZpR2SVsCqL2R1P6jt3PUjjSBY7-CgvReG0SIqA4BYW6YBroJjejkMftIh0vSHMqs9s8KbWVDXE9f7bBhucV0V68DatY3Y-0Hw2v78eqFNE/s400/lester.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457464610136570354" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9UoqHTczqJrlwSQFearmL02clOdbm3arArwp6lPkkfEiBxKr5WC9pSAzfRJoqUJ3YPs4GvBMMDTq4QrZDK_BObpS47-klAHcYsQESl6no14E-6vugT8XxSk8zF5t5aeeH2mF1VlgDe3sM/s1600/mobley.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9UoqHTczqJrlwSQFearmL02clOdbm3arArwp6lPkkfEiBxKr5WC9pSAzfRJoqUJ3YPs4GvBMMDTq4QrZDK_BObpS47-klAHcYsQESl6no14E-6vugT8XxSk8zF5t5aeeH2mF1VlgDe3sM/s400/mobley.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457464603672307570" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR1fg5Y6Wp208Be-O4z2RqMtEXoS2sziqWdGFJGCnfs22_jk6xmhTdq1Qu3ScZGxfAmBXq3vh4KlbejhVkQmgB0taHih6w1XSYTHMMvocz9hophPlPCkFQEc7eVZWCGGMpD3iPRiayaRds/s1600/newsom.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR1fg5Y6Wp208Be-O4z2RqMtEXoS2sziqWdGFJGCnfs22_jk6xmhTdq1Qu3ScZGxfAmBXq3vh4KlbejhVkQmgB0taHih6w1XSYTHMMvocz9hophPlPCkFQEc7eVZWCGGMpD3iPRiayaRds/s400/newsom.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457464442751615298" /></a><br /><br />...and here are the details about the show!<br /><br />Mother nature never looked so dapper. Ryan Berkley continues his exploration of an ancestral anthropomorphic animal world with a new collection of animals wearing their Sunday finest.<br /><br />Runs: <br />April 1 - 30, 2010<br />Free and open to the public.<br /><br />Artist Reception: <br />April 8th, 5 - 8 pm<br /><br />Ryan Berkley creates comic book inspired art and prints for your walls or family photo albums. Perhaps best known for his "Animals in Suits" series, Ryan likes to tackle surreal subject matter in a very friendly way. He works from his home in Portland, Oregon with his wife, Lucy and their wacky epileptic dog, Walker.<br /><a href="http://www.letsshare.typepad.com/">www.letshare.typepad.com</a><br /><br /><br /><br />Please come on by tomorrow, April 8, from 5-8 p.m. to check out Ryan's work and to meet the artist! <a href="http://www.bluebottleart.com/current_exhibition.html">Of course, the paintings can also be purchased online here. </a>But don't hesitate, this awesome won't last!Bluebottle Art Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05194385228114291184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894767654047849501.post-46679821392190030752010-03-28T05:00:00.000-07:002010-03-28T05:00:03.099-07:00Thank You!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKuGKkrsS2Z6E5o45EcH0GR4V4zM6PEc-KewFBSGYKrYHctBIAkcmlOwTlV9k9EUknDpYp2_eZ8ZBvVIWuORmqo_eWt8p6HuwqEn6hQso5NN0S4b8PnImJUdHsu6IfHarCQPH6VP3UCCXI/s1600-h/matthewporter_attackseattle.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 318px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKuGKkrsS2Z6E5o45EcH0GR4V4zM6PEc-KewFBSGYKrYHctBIAkcmlOwTlV9k9EUknDpYp2_eZ8ZBvVIWuORmqo_eWt8p6HuwqEn6hQso5NN0S4b8PnImJUdHsu6IfHarCQPH6VP3UCCXI/s400/matthewporter_attackseattle.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449694560755855250" /></a><br />To all of our wonderful customers and artists from over the past 7 years! We have loved every minute of it and really appreciate your continued support and commitment to buying and creating local and handmade! <br /><br />Be sure to keep in touch with us at: <a href="http://www.matthewporterart.com" target="_blank">www.matthewporterart.com</a>Bluebottle Art Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05194385228114291184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894767654047849501.post-86167445335138846352010-03-25T10:00:00.000-07:002010-03-25T10:00:02.754-07:00Come say goodbye!Our Last Horra! <br /><br />Saturday, March 27th<br />6 - 9 pm <br /> <br />Come celebrate and say goodbye to us and hello to the new owners! <br /> <br />Snacks, wine and fizzy drinks and last minute sales!Bluebottle Art Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05194385228114291184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894767654047849501.post-63620431150304752272010-03-19T12:53:00.000-07:002010-03-19T12:53:00.483-07:00Stay in the Matthew Porter Loop!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfDWs8grIM2RhFCB8LodNP4izUuB0Fevj0TEWkX2SayVB9q4FGxHvvI5i6gvF1WsLTLuYBE3HQUzfvjSWpDxK40wyzFh3yV-yrQrWHVw_FiROtnN_hYsVXU0vPD_PZCPM5ac8Huk793N3t/s1600-h/greeneyessmall.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 291px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfDWs8grIM2RhFCB8LodNP4izUuB0Fevj0TEWkX2SayVB9q4FGxHvvI5i6gvF1WsLTLuYBE3HQUzfvjSWpDxK40wyzFh3yV-yrQrWHVw_FiROtnN_hYsVXU0vPD_PZCPM5ac8Huk793N3t/s400/greeneyessmall.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449693533832996690" /></a><br />Matthew will still be creating comissions and have work available through his online shop and at Bluebottle. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.matthewporterart.com" target="_blank">www.matthewporterart.com</a>Bluebottle Art Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05194385228114291184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894767654047849501.post-32182769518940584302010-03-17T12:44:00.000-07:002010-03-17T12:45:51.442-07:00Goodbye Party!Saturday, March 27th<br />6 - 9 pm <br /> <br />As many of you already know we have sold Bluebottle! The new owners are taking over on April 1st so we thought we should go out with a bang! Come celebrate and say goodbye to us and hello to the new owners! <br /> <br />Snacks, wine and fizzy drinks and last minute sales! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUKeM6XIsds-g-RhZjXNSqqcc1yoe9Bb4gFJrbR-drougV8vJrN6PYoYvLcaWgbSHVYY-8aQNPTYld_noHNr9mL-gkXK9xDq3JzwhxpuFRux-ME5LauDdGRAhUJUSHd01E3ZdMLI66Aai9/s1600-h/matthewbackwall.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 254px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUKeM6XIsds-g-RhZjXNSqqcc1yoe9Bb4gFJrbR-drougV8vJrN6PYoYvLcaWgbSHVYY-8aQNPTYld_noHNr9mL-gkXK9xDq3JzwhxpuFRux-ME5LauDdGRAhUJUSHd01E3ZdMLI66Aai9/s400/matthewbackwall.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449691278785392274" /></a><br /> <br />All of Matthew's work on the back wall will be 50% off through the month of March! See all the work for sale at: <a href="http://www.matthewporterart.etsy.com" target="_blank">www.matthewporterart.etsy.com</a>Bluebottle Art Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05194385228114291184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894767654047849501.post-34909950368390019372010-03-17T10:00:00.000-07:002010-03-17T10:00:03.493-07:00Gift ideaEver since this show opened I have been thinking of people I could give these prints to as gifts. They are perfect as they work for anyone who lives in the named state and they are just awesome and super affordable at $15 each. <br /><br />I am going to give my Mom Wisconsin and Texas because we grew up in Wisconsin and now she lives in Texas - so reminders of home! (hope she doesn't read this post!!) <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBwZu5MvD3umN0DYDvlx2syrIQgnQAyBS4txM94G_9jK2xyf0WnLp2hg3UdzzfIqSAQsP923eG4J6EtFus7RaQppKW3IylQv9kipxzcXLXt1oXFCc5YCuhkgbzZs_6XlsKvoNFrIKk4Oh2/s1600-h/wisconsin.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 294px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBwZu5MvD3umN0DYDvlx2syrIQgnQAyBS4txM94G_9jK2xyf0WnLp2hg3UdzzfIqSAQsP923eG4J6EtFus7RaQppKW3IylQv9kipxzcXLXt1oXFCc5YCuhkgbzZs_6XlsKvoNFrIKk4Oh2/s400/wisconsin.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440532318593941522" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwB8mvb0Pfrj8elsZff3IpN9Z8o-Ti0pvdancD_oa3Soa6XZInlysbFOjtUxK1IFa_G9J6NXJDcOBpRNq1710JKruI7UdYcKgi0bTEshzAjMpg4SkENJTnvyHz1-jtt0dKyTnWmtQ5ywy_/s1600-h/texas.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 298px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwB8mvb0Pfrj8elsZff3IpN9Z8o-Ti0pvdancD_oa3Soa6XZInlysbFOjtUxK1IFa_G9J6NXJDcOBpRNq1710JKruI7UdYcKgi0bTEshzAjMpg4SkENJTnvyHz1-jtt0dKyTnWmtQ5ywy_/s400/texas.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440532313360080242" /></a><br /><br /><br />See the first 15 states they have choosen to create <a href="http://http://www.bluebottleart.com/current_exhibition.html target="_blank">here</a><br />Fingers crossed they have your wish list states!!Bluebottle Art Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05194385228114291184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894767654047849501.post-14994515825916529892010-03-06T16:50:00.000-08:002010-03-06T17:01:34.079-08:00If you have facebook<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB7oyqfKbdaBFLpkSbDED1ymyUSYef5Tg4gWgkx2W64gE61QE97Q05n0PYnYuhPLJa_9vfcW1ncGTqoTzsTMMHTXweCfoE8M6ZebUgxMYTMCmJ7SgYDH0KkGzuVtelwnvqjrbh_Bgoe-cz/s1600-h/matthew.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 394px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB7oyqfKbdaBFLpkSbDED1ymyUSYef5Tg4gWgkx2W64gE61QE97Q05n0PYnYuhPLJa_9vfcW1ncGTqoTzsTMMHTXweCfoE8M6ZebUgxMYTMCmJ7SgYDH0KkGzuVtelwnvqjrbh_Bgoe-cz/s400/matthew.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445688688968754098" /></a><br />Well, we only have a few weeks left here at Bluebottle before the new owners take over so we hope you'll sign up for Matthew's new Facebook page to keep updated on his artwork!! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/matthewporterartwork">www.facebook.com/matthewporterartwork</a><br /><br />while we're at it: <br />Matthew's site: <a href="http://www.matthewporterart.com">www.matthewporterart.com</a>Bluebottle Art Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05194385228114291184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894767654047849501.post-69885090339270108112010-03-06T10:00:00.000-08:002010-03-06T10:00:02.132-08:00March Free Desktop<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbWxydc0uf1UYWHCUOSL0Y45oH0XoLp8cmws0nYzQe97EBkDdSefc6CBfFtHNBbH6uZGLpAgV00CAgMobYskTK7EU6Ml4fE-JXLl3kBG9lvaA-VwLig37RI_UZRAko-9rara6WeKMNZgef/s1600-h/march_10_lg_calendar.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbWxydc0uf1UYWHCUOSL0Y45oH0XoLp8cmws0nYzQe97EBkDdSefc6CBfFtHNBbH6uZGLpAgV00CAgMobYskTK7EU6Ml4fE-JXLl3kBG9lvaA-VwLig37RI_UZRAko-9rara6WeKMNZgef/s400/march_10_lg_calendar.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434193142769544594" /></a><br />Get your free desktops for March2010 <a href="http://www.bluebottleart.com/desktops.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>!Bluebottle Art Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05194385228114291184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894767654047849501.post-30937301323121753182010-03-01T10:00:00.000-08:002010-03-02T13:21:08.120-08:00New show opens today!In 2008 Dutch Door Press embarked on an ambitious project to create a print for the state bird and flower of every US state. The resulting series is entitled "The Birds & Blooms of the 50 States". Each piece is an original illustration and is letterpress printed in an edition of 100. <br /><br />Fort the show at Bluebottle we have the first 15 in the series. there are plans to do the rest of the series in the future but for now hope you find your state! <br /><br />Hooray they have Washington! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4jKjVFH-LXmpD-RaDerYB3pns84K5FLyaDpDt5Bq84d13OAgphbMrSAOnBjlE4Yi2mKONSVkwayHWJaHnnbGoQzscyu5MpDBGYDIOHHBMT3-_ymkMX3mn0ou4IpJKGLgm4pH7y9yFf8ij/s1600-h/washington.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 285px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4jKjVFH-LXmpD-RaDerYB3pns84K5FLyaDpDt5Bq84d13OAgphbMrSAOnBjlE4Yi2mKONSVkwayHWJaHnnbGoQzscyu5MpDBGYDIOHHBMT3-_ymkMX3mn0ou4IpJKGLgm4pH7y9yFf8ij/s400/washington.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440531068585729250" /></a><br /><br /><br />See the first 15 states they have choosen to create <a href="http://www.bluebottleart.bigcartel.com/category/state-birds-and-blossoms-letterpress-prints">HERE</a>Bluebottle Art Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05194385228114291184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894767654047849501.post-2986857575498532992010-02-20T19:11:00.000-08:002010-03-02T13:19:17.072-08:00Sneek peek at March ShowI am really excited for the show in March. It will be the last show where I am officially in charge! I think I am going to buy a series of these little guys as a memento of our last month here. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS0SMRWKdzeQfe3SStDpngb8VMUqt7oF-pCYOCOzhXQ0egzsv0uRK8eTHp8vpCAvGypuUkdAMKpFzAEtB_3u6mJAMjUwy8JejCOT7WxCSGp6jIQ5Yh8zlfnTWMyzTLs4AfdGzDkYxlE2lw/s1600-h/newyork.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 298px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS0SMRWKdzeQfe3SStDpngb8VMUqt7oF-pCYOCOzhXQ0egzsv0uRK8eTHp8vpCAvGypuUkdAMKpFzAEtB_3u6mJAMjUwy8JejCOT7WxCSGp6jIQ5Yh8zlfnTWMyzTLs4AfdGzDkYxlE2lw/s400/newyork.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440529582466851762" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe5XmY2k8oH8b2hVg9PdJfirS8hEOlnR2fQgLXrMpCDKBhxZdnm2JKRjjHr3d0ceWg1_IfNPnJlqzgllMxg5xCZTQDD38KMxnN5fcu2-0Qghncdv8HRoTU42ok-CsJnWy0QhaRfO726taY/s1600-h/colorado.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 297px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe5XmY2k8oH8b2hVg9PdJfirS8hEOlnR2fQgLXrMpCDKBhxZdnm2JKRjjHr3d0ceWg1_IfNPnJlqzgllMxg5xCZTQDD38KMxnN5fcu2-0Qghncdv8HRoTU42ok-CsJnWy0QhaRfO726taY/s400/colorado.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440529574617389218" /></a><br /><br />See all the pieces in the show <a href="http://www.bluebottleart.bigcartel.com/category/state-birds-and-blossoms-letterpress-prints">here</a>Bluebottle Art Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05194385228114291184noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894767654047849501.post-56470388315440589332010-02-13T12:00:00.000-08:002010-02-13T12:00:00.363-08:00New Owner of Bluebottle!We are excited to announce we have found a fabulous buyer for Bluebottle! We were really overwhelmed and pleased with the number of interested parties looking to take the reins. We felt it said a great deal about the enthusiasm there is in the Seattle community to support local independent art, craft and design. Bluebottle will continue to have a similar vibe and support emerging local talent in the Seattle community! The new owner will take over operations starting April 1st. <br /><br /><strong>WHO IS THE NEW OWNER?</strong><br /> <br />Jessie Oleson, that's who. Jessie is basically a triple threat: an artist, writer, and baker. She is the creator of the popular baked goods website <a href="http://www.cakespy.com" target="_blank">cakespy.com</a>, which spun off into a line of products and original artwork which she sells online at <a href="http://www.cakespyshop.com" target="_blank">cakespyshop.com</a> and at various Seattle retail locations. Having garnered a very sweet following by showing work around town and around the country, she's also cultivated relationships with some of the sweetest artists around, including many who currently show at Bluebottle! In taking over the Bluebottle business, she plans on continuing the tradition of showing the best indie art around, and making Seattle a sweeter place!<br /><br />She will be assisted in this new endeavor by her husband, Danny Oleson, a fixture in the Seattle music scene from the bands Exohxo and Speaker Speaker, an overall cool guy and arts enthusiast!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOsgVwB9PMbNq_ThhIalaUxDWP6DME_G5KKugj5g6AbeYqMYkRT4Psm30UOwj7dTtfqBvUfsBJ3U46LwOVz0RIjvqXwNgQhvNRBd-LOOOIRjUj2w2lMFdYeQTe28jSRlH6UkwmRT59bknd/s1600-h/jessie.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 306px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOsgVwB9PMbNq_ThhIalaUxDWP6DME_G5KKugj5g6AbeYqMYkRT4Psm30UOwj7dTtfqBvUfsBJ3U46LwOVz0RIjvqXwNgQhvNRBd-LOOOIRjUj2w2lMFdYeQTe28jSRlH6UkwmRT59bknd/s400/jessie.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437125889967332306" /></a><br /><br /><strong>WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO NOW?</strong><br /><br />Many of you have asked what Matthew and I are going to do now. We are please to annouce that we will be focusing exclusively on Matthew's work. Matthew will continue in his career as a children's book author and illustrator. His children's colors board book Flowers was just release last week and two more are lined up for publication within the next few years. In addition to Matthew's books we are expaning our children's clothing line featuring Matthew's loveable but cheeky monkey world characters. We will be showcasing this line online at <a href="http://www.matthewporterart.com" target="_blank">matthewporterart.com</a> as well as at independent children's boutiques throughout the US.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgEtGRCFHxoJhRMhRmhVOOMC-SD11RhcF71FUPU-cvJ6jnZ5t7NcYc3jEkuGvQ9iNBS9Xyvm40DVdmZXlJIB6_juvvqaxY1zclqpROSyIbxCq86tWAt05oW72VD52YOv1JmQeRa441ugNq/s1600-h/matthew.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 319px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgEtGRCFHxoJhRMhRmhVOOMC-SD11RhcF71FUPU-cvJ6jnZ5t7NcYc3jEkuGvQ9iNBS9Xyvm40DVdmZXlJIB6_juvvqaxY1zclqpROSyIbxCq86tWAt05oW72VD52YOv1JmQeRa441ugNq/s400/matthew.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437125879461553778" /></a>Bluebottle Art Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05194385228114291184noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894767654047849501.post-69287218797439413842010-02-07T16:42:00.000-08:002010-02-11T15:19:08.307-08:00Valentine's day is Sunday!There are so many kinds of love to celebrate every day, and there's no reason to limit Valentine's to romantic attachment. Here at Bluebottle we can help anyone struggling to find cards and gift ideas of a more unique variety. <br /><br /><a href="http://bluebottleart.bigcartel.com/product/haymaker-guys-tees-by-sharp-shooter" target="_blank"> His & Hers Haymaker tees by Sharp Shooter</a> - Nothing says romance like a lumberjack punching a bear. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVgeSjYBxLEYbclbVThH8LHFmx8u9R0KhMpCOmmN9ag6U3OXQNTAFFQRC1L0TVxcehuIQrlHSvPDMCVaPXkMT5piApKB4_5ijuWdSDl1pogx3h29Q9N-u_rkQZGlLi8UtECxwJc7YrgZt7/s1600-h/haymaker.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVgeSjYBxLEYbclbVThH8LHFmx8u9R0KhMpCOmmN9ag6U3OXQNTAFFQRC1L0TVxcehuIQrlHSvPDMCVaPXkMT5piApKB4_5ijuWdSDl1pogx3h29Q9N-u_rkQZGlLi8UtECxwJc7YrgZt7/s400/haymaker.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437129105263755906" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://bluebottleart.bigcartel.com/product/binary-code-ring-by-idle-hands-designs target="_blank">Binary Code Ring by Idle Hands Design</a> Each ring is personalized with the language of the geek love...<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEHw_hrnV4evaWeCVO303RfpxxBb4l99vm13cVyOAdRhIaXSRuLtCqiOt1dwxUVj9gyN6vl2tqureu7GpZY5OCXpP9pp0rEL2kjVnKut2UzolYj60J1i01do9xWBChptlI45p0udgOyNn9/s1600-h/district9.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEHw_hrnV4evaWeCVO303RfpxxBb4l99vm13cVyOAdRhIaXSRuLtCqiOt1dwxUVj9gyN6vl2tqureu7GpZY5OCXpP9pp0rEL2kjVnKut2UzolYj60J1i01do9xWBChptlI45p0udgOyNn9/s400/district9.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437129097018461330" /></a><br /><br /><a href=" http://bluebottleart.bigcartel.com/product/eat-shop-guide-books-to-seattle-vancouver target="_blank"> Eat.Shop.Vancouver </a> - Plan a date night for after the 2010 Olympics!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPmuc84Wwtz4HURQQdumX0Cp0wCIoDU61ICJBm2DulWmGgE1eZzPa_2z9PUYpv1SwiVy0SkQ2R-hYubGJ3TxNNtn_bXqI9J8AQu445cP6eo2iYjrJKGHUBR_M5za7pL_NCuZrsGwYljV6P/s1600-h/vancouver.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPmuc84Wwtz4HURQQdumX0Cp0wCIoDU61ICJBm2DulWmGgE1eZzPa_2z9PUYpv1SwiVy0SkQ2R-hYubGJ3TxNNtn_bXqI9J8AQu445cP6eo2iYjrJKGHUBR_M5za7pL_NCuZrsGwYljV6P/s400/vancouver.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437129109471525538" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894767654047849501.post-76545584579543268862010-02-04T17:45:00.001-08:002010-02-04T17:48:48.444-08:00Looking to pick up a few hours somewhereThis seems a good opportunity for an artist looking to pick up a few hours somewhere. <br /> <br /><br />Pratt Fine Arts Center is currently seeking qualified applicants for an Evening Administrative Assistant<br /><br /><strong>Compensation:</strong> $11.00 per Hour<br /> <br /><br /><strong>Structure:</strong> Evening Administrative Assistant is a part-time, 4.75 hours per week position that reports to the Front Desk Manager. The position will consist of Saturday evening shifts and may require some additional shifts. This position is non-benefited.<br /> <br /><br /><strong>General Duties:</strong> The Evening Administrative Assistant performs public reception and information functions, and supports a variety of administrative efforts. This position works closely with the Front Desk Staff, the Business Director and in support of the Educational, Development and Technical Staff.<br /> <br /><br /><strong>Responsibilities:</strong><br />Reception and Resource Center<br />Provide a welcoming environment for all visitors.<br />Answer and direct incoming calls.<br />Provide initial information about Pratt to the public, potential students, studio artists, and volunteers. Answer general questions about classes, facilities programs and galleries.<br />Troubleshoot problems that staff and students may have and/or direct them to appropriate person(s).<br />Receive, direct, and complete paperwork, e.g. registrations, donations, memberships, studio payments, etc.<br />Accept and complete or direct incoming registrations and all payments received in-person or via mail.<br />Direct visitors to appropriate staff and inform visitors of basic safety rules.<br />Schedule access orientation and testing appointments.<br />Give tours of Pratt’s studios and facilities.<br /> <br /><strong><br />Office and Administrative Support:</strong><br />Ensure that forms, catalogs, copier paper and office supplies are stocked.<br />Keep lobby and front desk areas clean.<br />Create studio access cards and maintain studio rental appointment book.<br />Maintain office bulletin boards.<br />Communicate with work study to make sure Front Desk is always staffed.<br />Troubleshoot office equipment such as the photocopier, fax machine, and postage meter.<br />Support development, administrative and education staff in mailings, proofreading, filing, and other tasks, as assigned.<br />Print and distribute class lists and waiver forms.<br /> <br /><br /><strong>Qualifications:</strong><br />Strong customer service skills<br />Competency with Microsoft Office Suite<br />File Maker Pro or other data base software proficiency<br />Punctuality and reliability<br />Ability to learn registration and payment software<br />Attention to detail<br />Arts background preferred<br /> <br /><br /><strong>Special Abilities:</strong> Communicate effectively both orally and written. Ability to be trained on the job quickly, efficiently, and accurately. Ability to keep a positive demeanor under sometimes stressful work environment, with an ability to adapt to an evolving organizational structure.<br /> <br /><br />Resumes may be sent to Julie Custer, Front Desk Manager at jcuster@pratt.org<br />Candidates must apply by February 8th, 2010 to be considered for this position.<blockquote></blockquote><br /><br />Pratt Fine Arts Center is a nonprofit arts education and resource center located in Seattle and founded in 1976. Pratt serves over 3200 students and over 500 working artists each year in the areas of glassblowing, cast glass, flameworked glass, metal sculpture, bronze casting, stonecarving, jewelry and metalsmithing, woodworking, printmaking, painting and drawing. For more information: <a href="http://www.pratt.org" target="_blank">www.pratt.org.</a>Bluebottle Art Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05194385228114291184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894767654047849501.post-40871515594490237422010-02-04T10:00:00.000-08:002010-02-04T10:00:03.618-08:00February Free Desktop<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfu__BVByR5J-bqmU0nZaGBPnX1-0CSCbhniZvmNY5f6kXJEfQm6cV5DH2JNxybeME80G3gt8mo5fah3zG-i5Fltwdf9FhbfhRcOk6qiyOkZcMuOJiaJjalLs0GA_WO2cUQpWDM81OwfIU/s1600-h/feb_10_lg_calendar.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfu__BVByR5J-bqmU0nZaGBPnX1-0CSCbhniZvmNY5f6kXJEfQm6cV5DH2JNxybeME80G3gt8mo5fah3zG-i5Fltwdf9FhbfhRcOk6qiyOkZcMuOJiaJjalLs0GA_WO2cUQpWDM81OwfIU/s400/feb_10_lg_calendar.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434192694313040130" /></a><br />Get your free desktops for February 2010 <a href="http://www.bluebottleart.com/desktops.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>!Bluebottle Art Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05194385228114291184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894767654047849501.post-47862502769673036792010-01-31T10:00:00.000-08:002010-01-31T10:00:01.530-08:00It's All Greek to Me Exhibition ReceptionJoin us for the artist reception of Amanda Kindregan's newest works of linocut and vinyl block prints. <br /><br /><blockquote>Saturday, Feb. 6th from 5 - 7 pm <br />Free & everyone is welcome<br />Snacks & drinks served! </blockquote><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1lrcUwZ1dYbI33FX1cm4d7nNDFBYtP2W6tAmhtkXQMpeHRjooXJ6oJvDu3pn1j_SQNvl3FwkTnppz0QE2dS2ZTGQcpEQvoblczpz2tf_95jiPofeh_G7lb5nnr84UJgIVD0Hws1nFn6wW/s1600-h/feb10.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 303px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1lrcUwZ1dYbI33FX1cm4d7nNDFBYtP2W6tAmhtkXQMpeHRjooXJ6oJvDu3pn1j_SQNvl3FwkTnppz0QE2dS2ZTGQcpEQvoblczpz2tf_95jiPofeh_G7lb5nnr84UJgIVD0Hws1nFn6wW/s400/feb10.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416017195035997186" /></a><br /><br />For this new group of prints, Ms. Kindregan takes certain liberties with the Classical Greek Myths. Deities, creatures, and nymphs mingle in images of everyday ancient life, some true to mythology, and some placed in modern context.<br /><br />Amanda Kindregan is a painter and printmaker with a BFA in Painting from the University of Washington (1995). Her preferred mediums are linoleum and vinyl block printing, and painting with gouache on paper. Her influences come from the past: Picasso and Warhol for their paintings and prints, but especially for their lovely line drawings; and by mid-century illustrators including Mary Blair and Hilary Knight. Ms. Kindregan lives in the beautiful Snoqualmie Valley with her husband and two daughters.Bluebottle Art Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05194385228114291184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894767654047849501.post-35422764097552889202010-01-26T18:18:00.000-08:002010-01-26T18:24:36.043-08:00updates...I have been slacking here a bit as I have been so excited to see what an overwhelmingly great responses we have been getting from people interested in purchasing Bluebottle. It is still all in the works and you're sure to be the first to know what happens but just thought I'd say we are working on it and I feel safe in saying Bluebottle is going to be sticking around ! <br /><br />Announcement two we just got an email from Katie who organizes Indie Banditas Craft Fair. She is going to be opening her very own indie shop on Bainbridge island. Seems our sale got ideas of her own place launched. She will be opening on April 3rd and is currently looking for consignment vendors. It is always great to get in on the ground floor of a space! <a href="http://indiebanditasbazaar.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Indie Banditas</a>Bluebottle Art Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05194385228114291184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894767654047849501.post-77456481035441120292010-01-13T10:00:00.000-08:002010-01-13T10:00:00.478-08:00Small business owners get together to set 2010 goals!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwc_dvMN7A-pkL5ASLNFayUZii4V_lcdzjmhMX4U7EaQZM75APpcKcqx6cHJdydPYmrAEP8xmHM9d5aMo2tRH_Dvl7PzrQWaY5GTUm8BCR0HJbYj1lRbXt7n5HejB1oSFaIRyvwS6JLEO2/s1600-h/grassroots.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 120px; height: 120px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwc_dvMN7A-pkL5ASLNFayUZii4V_lcdzjmhMX4U7EaQZM75APpcKcqx6cHJdydPYmrAEP8xmHM9d5aMo2tRH_Dvl7PzrQWaY5GTUm8BCR0HJbYj1lRbXt7n5HejB1oSFaIRyvwS6JLEO2/s320/grassroots.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424134454695924642" /></a>Wed Jan 20th - 7pm <br /><br />Richard Hugo House <br />1634 11th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122<br /><br />Some of you might be looking over the last year and thinking about what you might like to do differently in 2010. Or what you might like to accomplish in this new year. When you are your own boss it can be hard to hold yourself accountable with so many distractions. <br /><br />We would like to try and help start 2010 off right. The beginning of this session we will have an open discussion on how to set some practical goals for yourself, some of the obstacles that might get in your way and how to overcome them to see your goals through. Then we will break up into smaller round table groups to have a more intimate discussion on what goals you might like to accomplish for yourself in this new year. Hearing each other and offering up tips to get things done can be very useful to succeeding in the items you set forth for yourself. We hope you can join us!<br /><br />If you are a member of GBA this is a free event. If you are not a member it is $5.00 at the door. You can become a member by signing up online. <br /><a href="http://www.grassrootsbusinessassoc.com" target="_blank">www.grassrootsbusinessassoc.com</a>Bluebottle Art Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05194385228114291184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894767654047849501.post-50389707380683641352010-01-12T14:30:00.000-08:002010-01-12T14:37:50.003-08:00Seeking a buyer for Bluebottle!We are excited to announce that after seven fantastic years we are looking for a buyer for Bluebottle! <br /><br />We are looking to sell Bluebottle as we are expecting our first child and hope to start a new business venture! <br /><br />Even in these tough economic times Bluebottle is a profitable business ready to be taken over by someone who is familiar with the Do - It - Yourself indie aesthetic and would like to continue supporting local handmade, independent artists, crafters and designers. <br /><br />Bluebottle showcases over 100 different artists in the boutique section and features a rotating monthly exhibition in the designated gallery space. <br /><br />We showcase all of our artists on a consignment basis which would allow the buyer great flexibility in showcasing work that appeals to you! Artists are paid on a monthly basis after sales occur. There are no upfront costs for stocking work that may be considered risky and if something is not selling you always have the option of returning it to the artist. Monthly overhead is very little as you are not investing in inventory which may or may not sell! <br /><br />We would be offering the buyer Bluebottles reputation as a leader in the indie craft community, heavy foot traffic in the ever growing Capitol Hill community, a strong mailing list of over 1200 customers, a thriving face book, twitter and blog presence in addition to a web site and online shop. The shop would be fully stocked with consignment items and all the fixtures would be included. The buyer would be ready for business on day one! <br /><br />Feel free to get in touch with questions. We are excited to find someone who is just the right match for Bluebottle! <br /><br /><object width="445" height="364"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/K85fojBNb_0&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/K85fojBNb_0&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="364"></embed></object><br /><br /><br /><strong>ASKING PRICE:</strong><br />$10,000<br />We are happy to accomodate a payment plan<br /><br /><strong><br />TIMELINE: </strong><br />Ideally, we'd like to sell within the next few months but are flexible.Bluebottle Art Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05194385228114291184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894767654047849501.post-90846047717716459342010-01-12T10:00:00.000-08:002010-01-12T10:00:04.020-08:00January Free Desktops<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnoUiOUeFO-76YfNgIbIzbzHK_1P9fRyHlU6432EiXBZVNykEGlX2350U14pbhUcv19uqJg32NvDkHtE6gSvmjNob8pPdE43P56iy6LJAaUYLblE7wui-YefPx1H2BmM789DHEUDXJprHG/s1600-h/michelle_calendar_med.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 325px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnoUiOUeFO-76YfNgIbIzbzHK_1P9fRyHlU6432EiXBZVNykEGlX2350U14pbhUcv19uqJg32NvDkHtE6gSvmjNob8pPdE43P56iy6LJAaUYLblE7wui-YefPx1H2BmM789DHEUDXJprHG/s400/michelle_calendar_med.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424132538507081106" /></a><br />Get your free desktops for January 2010 <a href="http://www.bluebottleart.com/desktops.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>!Bluebottle Art Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05194385228114291184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894767654047849501.post-9294054153884613212010-01-09T10:00:00.000-08:002010-01-09T10:00:01.681-08:00Tax Prep for small business owners!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhen0ojdUr7AZCwBKPBqWYLqlXzjx48Ge4YHTbGLG5F2Y1G9AJ9Y_yMpUFNwZvBSS-DyedYygLRBN27ui6fmJr5L9yDXpolU6kZVQOD2clkzqcNluNauE5MiQCeBB7qbw-Wg0BicipmWdo2/s1600-h/grassroots.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 120px; height: 120px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhen0ojdUr7AZCwBKPBqWYLqlXzjx48Ge4YHTbGLG5F2Y1G9AJ9Y_yMpUFNwZvBSS-DyedYygLRBN27ui6fmJr5L9yDXpolU6kZVQOD2clkzqcNluNauE5MiQCeBB7qbw-Wg0BicipmWdo2/s320/grassroots.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424133218381181010" /></a><br />Tuesday, Jan 12th at 6:30 pm <br /><br />AFSB, Inc., 920 NE 64th Street, Seattle, WA 98115<br /><br />You made it through 2009, congratulate yourself that was quite a feat for many business owners.<br /><br />Now you have to get organized, gather up all of your business and personal information, for that looming April 15th deadline (or March 15th if you also file as a corporation) which can be a harrowing experience for many. I’ve had clients rank it in the top 10 on the stress scale. <br /><br />Come and let us help you over the hurdles and answer your questions:<br /><br />- What do I need to do? - for the new business owner. <br /><br />- How can I make this more efficient? – for the seasoned pro.<br /><br />- How can I protect myself, what do I need, in the event of an audit? – for just about everyone!<br /><br />Getting ready to do your income tax is not tops on anyone’s list.<br /><br />Grassroots co-founder Deborah Asavarahapun, Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor and Brian Bass, CPA, will help you develop strategies to make it less painful.<br /><br />Parking information can be found on my website: www.afsbinc.com<br /><br />Knowing from long experience how this topic affects people complimentary comfort food and beverages will be served.<br /><br />If you are a member of GBA this is a free event. If you are not a member it is $5.00 at the door. You can become a member by signing up online. <br /><a href="http://www.grassrootsbusinessassoc.com" target="_blank">www.grassrootsbusinessassoc.com</a>Bluebottle Art Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05194385228114291184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894767654047849501.post-17772039340662322722010-01-08T10:00:00.000-08:002010-01-08T10:00:02.491-08:00Endangered Show<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKlHg7S9L6lVKwmFVe2jtOHLIscgr7b5wBoBM12iTTf3ixohPYYxqz8cDCkk-U5uGLOOOLY2OLlYdzBZWqbKLBiCA7vGtUPm6plzJp5w9wfIoSXF4mUszoe7yanvjGjh-KcIewp_jV9gGn/s1600-h/kevin.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKlHg7S9L6lVKwmFVe2jtOHLIscgr7b5wBoBM12iTTf3ixohPYYxqz8cDCkk-U5uGLOOOLY2OLlYdzBZWqbKLBiCA7vGtUPm6plzJp5w9wfIoSXF4mUszoe7yanvjGjh-KcIewp_jV9gGn/s400/kevin.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424131251896640466" /></a>Kevin Margitich<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9LWalKpvDGSGPwy8kMMcwZ30gNCUqIP6Q3mQMQoaKwYfUjALDvJ-0tOUFWNNHBPVmXjaRHI0u_mzO21pgJdJyIr58kct4FEqhFEYv_ovXFkLZSvpjAM_3ZABTKGnMOVHEOcLvclFT2-59/s1600-h/michelle.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 292px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9LWalKpvDGSGPwy8kMMcwZ30gNCUqIP6Q3mQMQoaKwYfUjALDvJ-0tOUFWNNHBPVmXjaRHI0u_mzO21pgJdJyIr58kct4FEqhFEYv_ovXFkLZSvpjAM_3ZABTKGnMOVHEOcLvclFT2-59/s400/michelle.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424131245181012514" /></a>Michelle Knowlen<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvNG91jGyRQq4f8iK52ndReQ1CtiN4FZ1KZi_MgvXmwsdeDg710PQxbS_iSm2erYpXuTn6wvypExonh5nJCcYshC1N1nJURfHSYOQQN3GUm_wrE0kGn860EXpv0hf8RN16Xp48KuDt8UYq/s1600-h/berry.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 298px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvNG91jGyRQq4f8iK52ndReQ1CtiN4FZ1KZi_MgvXmwsdeDg710PQxbS_iSm2erYpXuTn6wvypExonh5nJCcYshC1N1nJURfHSYOQQN3GUm_wrE0kGn860EXpv0hf8RN16Xp48KuDt8UYq/s400/berry.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424131240343612338" /></a>Berry Holz<br /><br />Endangered is now showcasing in the gallery - a great collection of work! <br /><br />Runs: Jan 2 - 31, 2010<br /><br />See the full in person or online <br /><a href="http://www.bluebottleart.com/current_exhibition.html" target="_blank">here</a>Bluebottle Art Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05194385228114291184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894767654047849501.post-52083138930104108122010-01-07T13:47:00.000-08:002010-01-07T13:52:59.880-08:00Great new book for getting your craft business startedSo it's the new year and you are thinking about turning your craft into a business this is the book to get! I really wish something like this had been around when Matthew and I first got started. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEink2_QUtkgxNwZto4eheHt3hV29i1JCaPC2YSVZ2wsohzOZT-ifWi9uJNA2yp4ztY1w2dwUIhbkY0t6KbCxHWUe74M85Z0SC5t_a1AcQJfrWKsKiqk510bQqC2wOjma23rVveTonRoC-6J/s1600-h/crasup300e.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 197px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEink2_QUtkgxNwZto4eheHt3hV29i1JCaPC2YSVZ2wsohzOZT-ifWi9uJNA2yp4ztY1w2dwUIhbkY0t6KbCxHWUe74M85Z0SC5t_a1AcQJfrWKsKiqk510bQqC2wOjma23rVveTonRoC-6J/s400/crasup300e.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424118755022305570" /></a><br /><br /><br />With advice from 25 movers and shakers in the craft world, "Crafty Superstar" covers everything from publicity, sales strategies and indie craft shows to business forms, pricing and the difference between accountants and bookkeepers. It's also got a whole chapter on how to balance your day job with your crafty life and your personal life.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.craftysuperstar.com" target="_blank">www.craftysuperstar.com</a>Bluebottle Art Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05194385228114291184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894767654047849501.post-21039559928154436102010-01-02T14:35:00.000-08:002010-01-02T14:35:00.340-08:00Paper Cut Calendar ClassStart off your new year by doing something fun for yourself! <br /><br />I just visited <a href="http://www.assembleshop.com" target="_blank">Assemble</a> last week and it is super cute! Assemble is located in the Phinney Ridge neighborhood of Seattle and combines a gallery and retail space along with a workshop. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHfqunM_Yzz7oMKJPlNXMeOklM9Xlfiyz1TmWoFLnmUMtDK00CSRqEqE5Pe_ijZH2Hff1H5Uar5efQwh2tPOgL71QiEtjcGjAYTWd6SzS32ap7Nx3SzxjqTRz7a3YXL3f9VClATaIN8QTb/s1600-h/logo.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 231px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHfqunM_Yzz7oMKJPlNXMeOklM9Xlfiyz1TmWoFLnmUMtDK00CSRqEqE5Pe_ijZH2Hff1H5Uar5efQwh2tPOgL71QiEtjcGjAYTWd6SzS32ap7Nx3SzxjqTRz7a3YXL3f9VClATaIN8QTb/s400/logo.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420793570640184546" /></a><br /><br />The workshop space it what intrigued me the most - the had a nice large table for working and I saw shelves filled with sewing machines! Each workshop includes materials, supplies and light refreshments. <br /><br />Why not try out<br />Year in Review: Paper Cut- Calendar. Sat, Jan 9th, 12 - 2 pm. $65<br /><br />Students learn the delicate art of paper cutting. <br />Get some inspiration from local artist <a href="http://www.nikkimcclure.com/" target="_blank">Nikki McClure!</a>Bluebottle Art Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05194385228114291184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894767654047849501.post-27779419209083839592009-12-23T13:00:00.000-08:002009-12-23T13:02:51.781-08:00Recap of Urban Craft Uprising in SeattleIf you couldn't be there check out the recap video <br /><br /><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/e_Lv9jfaztg&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/e_Lv9jfaztg&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object>Bluebottle Art Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05194385228114291184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894767654047849501.post-25590919197998037392009-12-19T10:00:00.000-08:002009-12-19T10:00:01.321-08:00My favoritesfrom our current gallery show by Lisa Brawn <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBtRooYLOV35JFccIEowSOWNrxNCPBC0oopfA_f4KKHAU_SL4RIrkfvM_wlxCqJq_JQoPcAjetCZjZXgUeTXHO57f-Eg5MoudozXGCK1ZI6C6DEzcEq-l9MTq8j5Cpg5Sin35kDj93nI2O/s1600/december0920.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 326px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBtRooYLOV35JFccIEowSOWNrxNCPBC0oopfA_f4KKHAU_SL4RIrkfvM_wlxCqJq_JQoPcAjetCZjZXgUeTXHO57f-Eg5MoudozXGCK1ZI6C6DEzcEq-l9MTq8j5Cpg5Sin35kDj93nI2O/s400/december0920.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406746503088908306" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjySJo6jrIpXCrCQOD-wyISiUgkjNrByNHpzxenBIdLgRkxiBpzyFpnSBAzieTFT0oPmpffiSgus_Ebukw0p5wKM2bZ2F3uSCgZdhRJUKVIQlyGlWVnOTwBKHayLkKII8FluxCxquKJmEVK/s1600/december0917.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 352px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjySJo6jrIpXCrCQOD-wyISiUgkjNrByNHpzxenBIdLgRkxiBpzyFpnSBAzieTFT0oPmpffiSgus_Ebukw0p5wKM2bZ2F3uSCgZdhRJUKVIQlyGlWVnOTwBKHayLkKII8FluxCxquKJmEVK/s400/december0917.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406746498447123378" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ6ISqFJIngYfrC7g28M4huRz-Fakl-NQwygEdULISUn1nAD3BGtXccQtwrAImXMV9MfvSJ9TrQir5VyyIoSRsZs7ZG_JC9UbOjF_Wt2Y56zgclSrRmIq_cQ1p-ppUS-zFDObSDFkratOK/s1600/december0903.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 288px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ6ISqFJIngYfrC7g28M4huRz-Fakl-NQwygEdULISUn1nAD3BGtXccQtwrAImXMV9MfvSJ9TrQir5VyyIoSRsZs7ZG_JC9UbOjF_Wt2Y56zgclSrRmIq_cQ1p-ppUS-zFDObSDFkratOK/s400/december0903.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406746488558759890" /></a><br /> <br />Check out the full show <a href="http://www.bluebottleart.com/current_exhibition.html" target="_blank">here</a>Bluebottle Art Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05194385228114291184noreply@blogger.com1