Anothur Decor: Gallery

Saturday, May 19, 2012

Out and About...Mike Manning

Oh hello!

While walking through the historic streets of Springfield, Illinois I came across an artist painting a decorative guitar. I was intrigued! I introduced myself and before I knew it I was adventuring through his studio! He has a great storefront in the Old State Capital Plaza. This gallery is an amazing collection of art! The store features the works of the renown Springfield Artist Mike Manning! His playful approach to his art and life makes him an amazing artist. Mike has be doing professional art for 23 years and Springfield folks have enjoyed his work and playful character. He can be seen out and about with his easel and/or paper and pencil creating art.

It was a pleasure to spend some time with this artisan. If you are interested in his work please email me and I will convey the message. Below are just a few pictures of his collection, however they barely scratch the surface!

Good day!
--D. Charles

Saturday, April 28, 2012

FORM...Art and Floral...What a Show!

Oh Hello!

When my good friend Angela Bryant from Abryant Gallery asked me to attend Form: Art + Floral, I was intrigued. I love art and I love flowers...so what better show to go to? The show at the Loft on Lake was a juried group-exhibition made up of ten artists and five florists sponsored by Natural Beauties Floral, Reenie Rose Abryant Gallery and Kristine Aletha Weddings.

Form was exactly what the title says "Art + Floral." An artist submitted an original work and then a florist interpreted that piece into a floral arrangement.

The artwork and accompanying floral arrangement are on exhibit to show the dialogue that happens through the art of interpretation.

The artists and florists at this show were amazing! Their creations and interpretations were awe inspiring. To see the original piece of art an then how the florist saw it through the creative eye of floral arrangement was fascinating.

I've included a few pictures of the event. I also listed the artists and their contact information, please have a look at their websites...you''ll be inspired.