New Branding/Look?

K A R E N   P E D E V I L L A

CLAY ART DESIGN

I have been thinking about changing the branding/look of my art business as well as a name change. I really don't like the name of my business "Clay Petals"  I don't think that it is pretty and it doesn't capture the beauty of my work.  

The clay that I use is not pottery clay. It is a colorful air-dried clay and is used to create accent pieces, floral arrangements, wedding flowers, figurines, and wall art. 

Because creating art is my business and I am the artist, I think I want to use our family name Pedevilla.  The name Pedevilla is very pretty and is a name that is unusual in the United States.  Many artists just use their name, as they create the art. 

Once I make the decision, I hope to hire a friend of mine to create the look/logo.

I want the branding to be professional, beautiful and elegant. Maybe include an iris as the majority of my work are florals and one of my favorite flowers is the blue/purple bearded iris. 

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Let me know what you think.

"Art In Bloom", You are Invited

You are Invited to "Art In Bloom" Gallery Reception at the 

Plainfield - Guilford Township Public Library 

Sunday September 8, 2013. 

Start Time: 2:00 PM

End Time: 4:00 PM

September features "Art in Bloom" with crewel embroidery "paintings" by Marci Alvis Slinski, florals in acrylic by Connie Wagner, strikingly realistc floral sculptures by Karen Pedevilla along with works by Molly Hammond and students of the Porcelain Art Studio. ARTZONE and Gallery Hands contributions complete the exhibit. Refreshments will be served.

My work and the art of three other amazing artists 

will be on display September 7 - September 30, 2013. 

Clay Succulent or Not???

Question for the day..... Is this a real succulent or a clay succulent?

Yes, this is made of DECO Clay.  This is my first try at making succulents. I love it. Stay tune to see some more succulents in beautiful glass terrariums.

Plum Bonsai

Well, I found a little time to work on my DECO Clay projects today.This is my bonsai tree. I enjoyed using the garden clay. It really looks like real wood.  I hope to get some more time to work on more irises and maybe some tulips or hydrangea.

Iris

I am heading to Georgia in a few weeks for more training in DECO Clay.  So.... I have lots of homework to complete.  I am really pleased how this iris and mimosa turned out. I need to complete 3 more open irises and another bud to finish this project. 

Today I recieved more supplies from DECO Clay Academy in Hawaii. I have so much to do, that I will probably be ordering more supplies before I leave. 

I am about done with a plum bonsai tree. I will post pictures of it when complete.   

Somewhere You Are Out There

Enjoy this amazing and beautiful video, created by a high school classmate of mine (Don Maiers).  Happy 4th of July.

ArtScape At Your Library

An Evening of Art and Music 

to benefit the Avon-Washington Township Public Library

On April 20th, 2013 I was honored to be one of a small group of artists to participate in "ArtScape at Your Library". The rose arrangement was create as an auction item to help raise money for the Avon-Washington Township Public Library in Avon, Indiana.

 My floral creations on display at the library. 

Artistic Trade

I love meeting and working with other wedding professionals.  It is so important to support each other's work. Networking provides opportunities to grow our businesses.  Recently Cathy Caito of Cakes by Cathy and I did a trade of our work. Cathy created this beautiful faux cake and I the cake topper.  Cathy's cakes are so amazing and beautiful. I will be using this faux cake for taking photos of my clay floral work and Cathy will be using the cake topper for her display.  

  Thank you so much Cathy for creating this beautiful cake and for supporting my work.

Clay Peony

Valentine's Day Event at the Indiana State House

2013 State House Valentine's Day Event today

Custom order of six boutonnieres and one corsage created for the Awesome Westside Advocates (Self-Advocate Group) to be delivered today to some of the members of the Indiana General Assembly

Representative Karlee Macer wears one of my clay corsages on Valentine's Day at the Indiana State House. Presented to her from members of the Westside Awesome Advocates

Noah's Ark a Special Gift

It is so nice to be asked to do a custom order for someone. It is even more special to be asked to do a custom order for a friend. Noah's Ark was created for my friend Dee. Dee will be giving this as a baby gift to her son and daughter-in-law. 

Dee was my co-worker up until last week and is a dear friend.  Last week was a very special week for her.  Not only did she become a Grandmother on New Year's Day, she retired from Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services Commission the day before on New Year's Eve.  What a way to end one year and begin the next!

Dee provided much needed advocacy for individuals with disabilities in the state of Indiana and will be dearly missed. Congratulations to Dee and her growing family.

 The theme of the nursery is Noah's Ark. When creating this piece, I was reminded of the birth of my twins. My sister Linda is a painter and she did a painting of Noah's Ark for the my twins nursery. It was a very special and precious gift.  It hangs in our bedroom yet today.