FINALLY! Geez, it only took me like 3 years of talking about it. Worth the wait people, well worth the wait. Done on a reflective background in the Euro-trendy style. Because as you know the City of Renton is “Ahead of the Curve”.
2 sizes to choose from.
Velvet, cashmere, silk, taffeta, are all some of the upcycled “feel me” fabrics behind the one-of-a-kind accessories and home decor made on a budget by Ms. Maude. Finding most of her materials at thrift stores, and yard sales makes it easy to pass the savings on to you, and kudos’ for helping to give new life to a tired sweater or unused vintage button.
Barrette Steel Blue and Icy Blue Roses with Feathers
Amaze me that is. And this Friday, October 7th from 5-9 you can meet Joey here in the shop. She just dropped off 9 incredible new pieces. A good mix of pen and ink, and Encaustic wax finished work. All titled in a very Joey Katzer type humor that makes the piece even more spectacular. Please check out more of Joey’s work on her flickr page.
Eulogy of the Well Rounded Man 2
photo by blissinateacup
We couldn’t have done it without all you amazing people. It’s been an amazing journey, and I’m thrilled to have been in happy delusions for 4 years! Wow! What a time, what an economy, what an awesome community of customers, artists, and experiences. I wouldn’t change a thing. Y’all have been great. So come down and celebrate with us. Have some cake, see some art, and go home with some cool goodies. It all happens this coming Friday, Sept. 2nd from 5-9, at happy delusions of course.
924 S. 3rd St., Renton, WA. 98057
FREE!!!! Just bring your old stash of craft supply and swap it for craft supply you need. Super Duper Dude!
August is here, and it seems that summer is too! Finally. And to celebrate we have Jennifer Brooks-Owen back by popular demand. This time she comes at us with something a little different. Although I suppose we always expect something a little different from this one.
Jennifer Brooks Owen is a multi-media artist residing in Renton Wa. Her work ranges from handmade glass jewelry to multimedia paintings on paper. Jennifer has received her art degree from Oklahoma State University in illustration and was awarded the Universal Limited Art Editions (U.L.A.E.) internship in New York City. She served as an artist assistant to Elizabeth Murray, Carroll Dunham and Jane Hammond as well as master printers assistant at U.L.A.E. Jennifer moved to Renton in 2004 and has been exhibiting at Happy Delusions since 2009.
From 5-9 This Friday, August 5th come in for some wine, tasty treats, art, and meet this amazing artist. I know I’m excited to see all the new vibrant floral pieces Jennifer has been working on over the last couple of months. It’s going to be a grand time for sure, I can’t imagine a night with Mrs Brooks-Owen being anything less than fantastic! See ya there.
My Thinking Cap Art Show
Exhibiting Friday September 2nd – 30th 2011
at Happy Delusions
924 South 3rd Street
Renton, WA 98057-2734
(425) 255-6078
thinkingcapshow@gmail.com
Show description:
This show’s focus will be based on your Thinking Cap. Throughout our entire life’s we’ve all been told to put them on. I have always imagined mine to be quite massive. Think you have an amazing one? Well share it with the world.
Prospectus:
Your work does not need to be narrative but should reflect the theme. Think the world of imagination! Only you can see your thinking cap, but its magic extents out to all. Light bulbs, wires, electricity, helmets and all wearable headgear. Your work can be on the brainy side or a weirder interpretation, maybe even comical? Have fun with it! Please nothing overtly sexual or violent, tasteful artistic nudity is acceptable. All mediums will be accepted, traditional wall art, sculpture, fiber art, plush etc…artists will be limited to 3 pieces but please note that we may only accept one of the three. The sale commission is 35%. This is a juried show.
Submissions must be sent via email.
We will start accepting submissions Tuesday July 5th. The last day to submit will be Friday July 29th 2011.
Email jpegs to thinkingcapshow@gmail.com
Artists may submit 5-10 low resolution (72dpi, 500 pixels high), unzipped jpegs.
File names must be saved in this format: LastNameTitle.jpg
In the body of the email please include this information for all pieces (up to 3) being submitted:
Your Name
Title of Piece
Medium
Dimensions Width”xHeight” (xDepth”-if applicable)
Retail Price $ (all submissions must be available for sale)
Also include your complete contact information:
Your Name
Mailing address
Email and website address
Accepted artists will be notified Friday August 12th 2011. You will receive an email back if your work is accepted and a list of exhibiting artists will be posted on our Facebook page: happy delusions, as well as here, on the happy delusions blog: happydelusions.wordpress.com
If accepted you’re work will need to be displayed / hang ready when dropped off at happy delusions. The cut off date for accepted works to be in for display is Sunday August 28th, and work can be dropped off during business hours. Please call me, Mary at happy delusions if you will need to make any special arrangements regarding your piece /pieces. Opening reception is Friday September 2nd 5 – 9 pm. Wine and light snacks will be provided.
I’d like to introduce all you hd fans to our newest artists Anna Wiggs. Anna is an amazing mixed media artist who stumbled upon my shop, and I couldn’t be more happy to have her work displayed here. Her work is fun, fresh, energetic, and to me very reminiscent of one of my favorite childhood books, “The Snowy Day”, by Ezra Jack Keats. So be sure to stop in and check out all the fantastic colorful work from this up and coming artists.
I just love Scattergood. A wonderful compliment of vintage and modern mixed media. And with so many saying to choose from, you can never go wrong. Keep up the good work Ms. Bennett.
Born and raised in Seattle, Kelly Affleck combines her passion for design with the understanding of her clients unique vision. With over 14 years of design experience, Kelly knows the questions to ask that identify how best to represent your event through invitations, custom favors and especially those little touches that you just can’t find anywhere else.
All of Kelly’s work is hand crafted and uses a variety of printing techniques including letterpress and screen printing.
On top of all that, Kelly happens to be a super duper cool human. She’s been in happy delusions as part of the etsyrain team, and does classes for the wee ones as well. She designed the poster for the craft swap we had here in August, as well as doing graphic work for other events all over the city. She also does graphic tee’s ranging from XS – 3X. Her octopus deep neck grey tee being my personal favorite, and one I wear all the time.
But probably the best thing about Kelly is after meeting here just once you will feel like a friend, and she can put a smile on my face 100% of the ti
me. 
To find out more about Kelly visit her website at tomato-tomato.
