Sensational Cincinaturally

Title: Sensational Cincinaturally

©2015 Pattie Byron
Photo by R. Lindeman 

  THE CREATIVE LIFE FOR THE CURIOUS

One of my favorite things to do is run through the woods in and around Cincinnati. On my runs my imagination also runs wild! My sculpture, Sensational Cincinnaturally pays tribute to nature and my imagination. 

I have created a whimsical repurposed and recycled sculpture, using scrap from River Metal Recycling in Newport, KY.

 This sculpture should take you on a journey all the way around it where you will discover creatures, flowers, and plants. 

Play a little Eye-Spy. Do you see two shovels? Four butterflies? A kitchen whisk? Oh my, a slithering snake!, What about about a float ball? (yes, like the ones in our toilet bowls!) Smile, discover and imagine your running through a fantastical forest with me. A little teapot captures recycled rain water and feeds a pot where you can plant a flower!  A fish pays homage to our Great Ohio River that boarders Cincinnati. 

As an artist I am on a mission to empower through creativity, Nature, my imagination and Art is empowering to me. I create Art for public & private spaces using a variety of metals. 

For this sculpture I used ONLY what I found at the scrap yard. I added some weld wire, a dab of epoxy and I powered coated the finished piece. I cut using a plasma touch, welded, & engraved. I added texture by grinding the metal & then heated and powder coated the sculpture to finish it off. 

I hope Sensational Cincinnaturally empowers you to appreciate the nature right here in Cincinnati. It is important we care for our earth and all it gives us. Nature Empowers! Go get your nature on!

Please see photos of my work and process on my website. www.pattiebyron.com.

This artwork will be displayed at The Cincinnati Earth Day Celebration 2015 at Sawyer Point on April 18, 2015 from 12pm to 5pm Find more info HERE

                                                    SHARING FOR THE GENEROUS

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I’m a Poet & I Know It!

I invited area poets to an open mic at my Open Studio last night - I was so inspired and blown away at their craft - the writing, the delivery & the emotions. I love the Arts because people in the Arts are authentic and open hearted.     

THE CREATIVE LIFE FOR THE CURIOUS

My studio space was on fire. It was a gathering of like-minds last night. The collaboration of Poetry & Fine Arts. It was such a familiar and home like atmosphere. I hope to keep it going on future Open Studios. You should come & check it out or participate or find an art opening, poetry reading or open mic in your area. Share your experience with me on Facebook .  

ARTIST TIPS FOR THE MOTIVATEDCollaboration - Team up with someone in field different then yours - the journey is always better with a partner.

SHARING FOR THE GENEROUS

Please pass on  - The Arts Empower

Thanks for letting me into your world

visit me at pattiebyron.com

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Dumpster Diving

Dumpster Diving

THE CREATIVE LIFE FOR THE CURIOUS

I’m working on great project! The DJJ ScrapShowdown!! 
Last weekend I went to River Metal Recycling Yard in Newport, KY to collect scrap - I now have two weeks to build - I will be sharing my process so check back soon. The completed sculptures will be auctioned off on April 18, 2015 at Sawyer Point Cincinnati Earth Day Celebration!

It was great to have my son, Brian Luman, from NY here to help me collect and document the day.

SHARING FOR THE GENEROUS

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A Lesson in Just Being

Initial pendent sold last night when
I just showed up

A Lesson in Just Being Last night I rushed into my studio for the Final Friday art walk a little frustrated. I was late, traffic was bad, and I didn’t get to run home & change like I wanted to.

I took a deep breath and repeated my mom’s favorite quote “It’s a great life if you don’t weaken” -John Buchan. I told myself, “I am here, that is all that needs to be.”

It ended up being a magical night with a great crowd, stimulating conversation, new connections and sales.

THE CREATIVE LIFE FOR THE CURIOUS

I met a women who was looking at my space as much as my art. I introduced myself and she began talking about how she would love to have the space & time to explore her creative side. 

I simply told her, “Why not? That is what all of us are doing here”. 

Just like my night, it doesn’t have to be complicated, or a big show or fancy clothes, just be, just show up.

I also connected with a life coach & we plan to work on some Empowerment Camps/Retreats together - I am so glad I showed up last night!

 I will be hosting some Open Studios on the Saturdays after Final Friday this year where people can just show up (pay $5.00) and create, share, express and be a part of a creative community. I will set out all kinds of art supplies add in some snacks & drinks and let people create - I will keep it cheap ($5.00) and keep it simple. If your interested in this idea send me an email and I will keep you on the list - pattiebyron@mac.com

ARTIST TIPS FOR THE MOTIVATED

Sometimes we make the simple complicated. Don’t fret over the details….. just show up and be present and open to possibilities. I think my dressed down attire and attitude made me more open and because of that I had really great conversations about art, politics, politics & art, creative communities and I also made some terrific connections. I sold a piece of art, a piece of jewelry & was commissioned for 6 more jewelry pieces! 

Sometimes the motivation is not there. I encourage you to show up anyway…come as you are…. the rest will just happen

SHARING FOR THE GENEROUS

Please pass on my idea about Open Studios and have people email me - I need to know there is some interest before I do it!! My email is pattiebyron@mac.com

Thanks for letting me into your world

visit me at pattiebyron.com

facebook.com/pattiebyronstudios

twitter.com/pattiebyron