Diane Clancy’s Art Blog

The presentation for the AWE Project (Artists Window Exhibit) went fantastic last night!! The [tag]Local Cultural Council[/tag} that gave me the grant in the first place was extremely pleased with both the progress on the project and my presentation.  The AWE project has local artists showing in store windows to promote the economy, stores and artists.

This is a Fanciful Animal Image that you have not seen at all yet.  Hope you enjoy.

Matisse in Butterflies II, Digital © Diane Clancy

This image is for the Pet Monologues which is the blog which I directed you to showing that incredible video about the lion hugging the woman who rescued him. Here is that other lion video I told you about the other day. This video is absolutely amazing!! If you loved that lion video I showed you before - and who didn’t? Then you will LOVE LOVE LOVE this video … it is utterly amazing … some of us have cried from the beauty. I know I could put the video here … but it slows things down more - so I wanted to link you to it. It will open in a new window.

Right now there is a post about Preniptutuals and dog weddings - check it out! This is those great photos with the bears. There is a funny story about a bear today. Also they highlight art, poems and more that showcase animals every week. You can see their blog here. And this is the post for this particular challenge. I hope you enjoy the images there!! Here is a wonderful post about Polar Bears being designated endangered - check it out! Anyone can join in this fun here too!! They put up a few of the images and then have links to the rest of the sites … perhaps you will feel moved to participate!

~ Diane Clancy

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You have often heard me speak of the AWE Project (Artists Window Exhibit).  Many of you wished me well as I applied for the grant and cheered me on when I got it … Well, tonight I make my presentation to the [tag]Local Cultural Council[/tag} that gave me the grant in the first place.  Not a super-big deal … but still.  The AWE project has local artists showing in store windows to promote the economy, stores and artists. Here is the overview from which I will be making my presentation.  I certainly hope that this is interesting to you!!  Thanks for coming by!!

Blue Bracket, Digital © Diane Clancy

The Artists of Franklin County & AWE (Artists Window Project)

The Artists of Franklin County/AWE

• supports building the creative economy
• expands opportunities for individual artists
• supports local downtown promotions

AWE Projects

• April 15 – May 15 – Green
• September 15 – October 15
• November 15 – December 31 – Holiday and Children

Increase in AWE

• Fall 07               14 Artists     9 Stores
• Spring 08          13 Artists    16 Stores
• Fall 08               25 Artists    26 Stores
• Holiday 08         Adding Children

Geography

• North to Northfield/Bernardston
• East to Wendell/Athol
• South to Shutesbury/Amherst
• West to Shelburne/Buckland

Press Releases & Presentation

• Progressively more professional
• New bio template
• Increasing professional look in windows
• More people involved in tasks
• Artists learning new skills and involved in community

Evaluations

• 6 Business evaluations
• Benefits their image, drew in customers, got comments
• Benefits downtown – beautification, culture, awareness, positive, tourism
• Only suggestions were more advertising
• Working with artists was great
• Positive feedback from patrons (one exception)
• “Excellent program – especially for vacant storefronts”

~ Diane Clancy

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This weekend is the end of my blog give-away … so please go sign up now!! I want you to have a chance. Here are the details.

I am on the VAST Team (Visual Arts Street Team) on Etsy and we are a great bunch of artists.  Search for “VAST Team, Laborday” at Etsy.com to find our great items!! Some of my matted and framed work is on sale - but also an ACEO SALE!  Buy 2 and get 1 FREE!! Click the button below and buy 2 and get the 3rd free …. or go buy in my Etsy Shop.

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Ocean Dreams, Digital © Diane Clancy

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Conundrum I, Digital © Diane Clancy

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Freckles in Flowers II, Digital © Diane Clancy

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Purple Jewels, Digital © Diane Clancy

List All 3 ACEOs Titles Here

This contest is going to close after this coming Labor Day weekend - so enter now!! I have a give-away to celebrate my 500th post. You can still enter to win!! Here are the details. It is FREE to enter! Thank you for stopping by! There are some of my regular readers who are away and I want to give them a chance to enter. Hi - thanks for coming by!!

~ Diane Clancy

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Today I worked very very hard on the AWE (Artists Window Exhibit) - we have 26 stores and 23 artists that are involved this time.  It was quite an exciting meeting today as a whole lot of artists got together - most not knowing each other - and divided up the windows.  For the first time artists are also sharing windows.  One artist makes shoes by hand - and 2 other artists are going to show creative photographs of shoes. This cool synergy is a great step of having the AWE project go up a notch.  And to let you know, tomorrow I go in the hospital for my Remicade.

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Sparkling Spirit, Digital © Diane Clanc

I have a give-away to celebrate my 500th post. You can still enter to win!! Here are the details. It is FREE to enter! Thank you for stopping by! There are some of my regular readers who are away and I want to give them a chance to enter. Hi - thanks for coming by!!

~ Diane Clancy

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Today I worked on the AWE (Artists Window Exhibit) … it is coming along but a LOT of work. We are increasing the number of artists involved in putting their work in the windows and adding stores and offices too. I will be showing you photos of past windows shortly. I have made a spread sheet with the stores and also one of the artists for this exhibit - September 15 - October 15. Pretty tired from all the calling and detail work … so keeping things short today.  Susan Elkin posted on her blog today if you want to go visit her!!  Hope you like this new image … and Thank YOU for coming by!!

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Lilac Orchid, Digital © Diane Clanc

I have a give-away to celebrate my 500th post. You can still enter to win!! Here are the details. It is FREE to enter! Thank you for stopping by! There are some of my regular readers who are away and I want to give them a chance to enter. Hi - thanks for coming by!!

~ Diane Clancy

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I have a give-away to celebrate my 500th post. You can still enter to win!! Here are the details. It is FREE to enter! Thank you for stopping by!  There are some of my regular readers who are away and I want to give them a chance to enter.

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Tropical Night, Digital © Diane Clancy

I have made some progress toward catching up …. the next AWE (Artists Window Exhibit) in Greenfield is picking up steam - the next exhibit is September 15 - October 15.  Time to get cooking again!!  Thanks for coming by!

~ Diane Clancy

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At Etsy there are many shops that are having a Christmas in July sale … I belong to a cool team called the Visual Arts Street Team (VAST) and many of us are also have sales.  Here is a post on our blog detailing some of the sales …  Susan Elkin has activated her shop again … and she did post on her blog the other day. My Etsy also has a sale … check here …. If you email me, you can get a special sale for blog readers only - buy 2 ACEOs and get a third FREE!!!!  

Yellow Pool, Digital © Diane Clancy

If you would rather buy through the blog for this buy 2 get one free sale, email me (or leave a comment) and we will work it out!! Thanks for stopping by!!

~ Diane Clancy

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Diane Clancy creates vibrant paintings that feature color and vision to inspire and uplift people. Diane says, “I feel very blessed to have this opportunity to express myself through painting. I love that people say my artwork enhances their lives.”

It is easy to see Clancy’s work enhancing decor in a variety of settings.

Conundrum

These “Bubblescapes” are delightful. She often incorporates her favorite colors of aquas, pinks, and purples into these digitally created scenes.

Evening Stroll  

Ocean Dreams

 

 

Peach Fantasy

Diane works in a variety of traditional mediums creating radiantly colorful paintings. Her variety of mediums, styles and sizes give you a huge selection to pick from.

Diane also has a line of “Fanciful Animal Images.” What an imaginative way to celebrate your special animal, and enhance your interiors.

Freckles  

Lady

These “Fanciful Animal Images” would be adorable in any children’s room with a special pet, or look quite wonderful in sitting areas.

I find Diane’s work to be energetic and yet peaceful. Her color choices, design and composition show a sharp eye for a creation sure to grace your walls! With work priced from $4.00 to well over $1000.00, you easily find something for every budget, any room, or that special gift.

Diane Clancy, a long time resident of Western Massachusetts, is active in peace, environmental, health, social and economic justice issues. In addition to her artistic pursuits, Clancy is a graphic designer and web designer who enjoys working closely with clients. She is gifted in understanding clients needs, and as a painter she brings an artistic eye to projects.

Her blog features an original work each day both in digital and traditional mediums. Discussions involve her tools, techniques and inspiration. She is a member of WWAO (Worldwide Women Artists Online), an international collective of women artists showing and selling original work online. Clancy is also a member of the Interior Design Team at Etsy, as well as the Visual Artist Street Team, and the Boomers and Beyond Street Team.

Check out this to find more of Clancy’s wonderful art:

Diane’s Etsy Store

She is a member of WWAO (Worldwide Women Artists Online), an international collective of women artists showing and selling original work online. Clancy is also a member of the Interior Design Team at Etsy, as well as the Visual Artist Street Team, and the Boomers and Beyond Street Team.

Check out these links to find more of Clancy’s wonderful art:

Diane’sDiane’s Etsy Store
Enhance your Spirit at Diane’s web site
Diane’sDiane’s Cafe Press store for fun, colorful mugs and totes
Diane’sDiane’s Blog

Jean Hood was kind enough to allow me to share the full text of her article. She wrote this wonderful piece about me. Jean’s website is here and her blog is here. My Etsy Shop is here.

~ Diane Clancy

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Jean Hood wrote this wonderful piece about me …. you can see the whole version here. Jean’s website is here and her blog is here.  My Etsy Shop is here where you can buy these items!

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I am making progress … I hope tomorrow I will be able to start moving on licensing again. Licensing is when someone or some company wants to use your images on their things - whether a yoga CD for someone’s class or Hallmark on their cards or place mats for your table and everything in between. Since many of my paintings are popular, I would very much like to license my work so lots of people can enjoy them. 

Cyan Portal, Digital © Diane Clancy

With licensing the artist gets some amount of money each time her image is used. Once that is set up, it becomes passive income - like royalties from a book.  I am sure you can see why I like this idea. I can feel the internal changes happening that mean I can getting ready to tackle licensing.  I am realizing that I am worried I will get rejected .. well, we know for sure there will likely be more than a few of those unless I hit the heart of the target right off!

With all this commotion about the Orphan Works Act, I also have been discouraged to move along on the licensing … people were saying that places wouldn’t have to do licensing any more.  But at this point I am convinced that reputatable places will stay be paying. So now it is just about time to get started … and to bill once again the place that I did work for in January that still has not paid me.  Thanks for coming by!!

~ Diane Clancy

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