Small Squares Exhibit

The square.
A most basic of shapes.
One of the first we learn as a child.

The Small Squares Exhibit at The Orchard Gallery in Fort Wayne, IN. features just that
this month. From March 3-31 the theme is Small Squares. A variety of media and artists have lovingly taken this theme and run with it to explore the nature of the square!

My contribution are the two boxes shown here. They are the only two of their kind and available at the Orchard Gallery for this exhibit. The remainder of my work is on my etsy site. Please join my TattooDreams Facebook Fan Page where my show schedule will appear and work and travel documented.
The opening is March 5th.


Patricia

CD Cabinet Commission from TattooDreams

Every year on New Years Day our studio gets cleaned. This year we've been too busy with a few remaining orders to tackle the task. In the meantime, we completed this commissioned cd cabinet for a wonderful collector! Her patience was appreciated as the form came to life.

Made of cherry, accented with opulent gold paint, rubber stamped and finished in Danish oil, it was delivered to the Orchard Gallery in Fort Wayne, IN where our client will pick it up.
We hope it will be treasured!

Commissions gladly accepted.
Their completion depends on the complexity and our studio/show schedule.

Jon & Patricia Hecker

TattooDreams Mask Vessel

This new vessel has been delivered to the Orchard Gallery to be part of their Artful Box 2 Exhibit. Handmade of cherry and adorned with pistachio shells, glass beads, seeds, knotted silk and an elaborately painted finial. The stamps I used on this vessel are from my mask and Adinkra symbols collection and represent various cultures. There's a tribal feel to this collectable art piece. More wonderful boxes of all types and materials will be on display and ready to add to your collection.

March 3-31 2010
Orchard Gallery of Fine Art
6312 Covington Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46804

260-436-0927
Reception March 6 12-5pm

Patricia

TattooDreams in Lights!!!

Wow, look.........lights, stars......a marquee with my name on it!
Okay, calm down........this marquee is in front of the Orchard Gallery in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
The Orchard now holds a good sized collection of my TattooDreams work.
They have boxes and hearts and tables oh my!
If you're in the area, stop in and say 'hi'.
They will be happy to sell you any of my work or any of the the other work from the outstanding
array of artists and craftspeople they represent.

Art made by artists..........what a great ring to those words!
When you chose to make a purchase , you would be supporting one of the last things 'Made in the USA'!
You would also be helping the life of an 'endangered species'.......a working artist in todays economy!

The Orchard Gallery
6312A Covington Road
Fort Wayne, IN
(260)436-0927
www.theorchardgallery.com

Patricia

Autumn Leaf Box

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(¸.*´ (¸.*`¤~ Here is my Autumn Leaf Box! This handmade cherry box measures 6 1/4" wide and 6 1/4" deep and 10" tall. A great box with two toned brown and gold feet and adorned with whispy brown eyelash trim. The top opens by way of a wooden lift off lid and a knob that once adorned a handsome but now empty Don Julio tequila bottle.
Inside, the bottom is lined with sultry black velvet. The inside rim is painted with gold and on the inner lift off lid the wording:

I don't believe in aging.
I believe in forever altering
ones aspect to the sun.

Please look at all the photos to see the handfuls of leaves I've used on this collectable treasure box. Emblazoned with all kinds of deciduous leaves. This handmade box beckons to be set upon a mantle or bookshelf and shyly listen to the compliments it will get in your home or office! Boxes this size could be used for funeral urns to hold our beloved in a most artful way.

On my etsy.com site:

$95.00

Patricia

☆:*¨¨*:Cosmic Star Box:*¨¨*:☆

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(¸.*´ (¸.*`¤~ FEATURED TODAY...my Cosmic Star Box ! This cute cube-like box has an array of stars emblazoned all over. The top opens by way of a sliding lid which allows for full access. Inside, the bottom is lined with magically soft black velvet. This box is 4.5" wide x 6" deep x 6.50" high. Fun orange and magenta feet with black trim make this a wonderfully groovy box!

I think this box is laughing!!

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On my etsy site
$40.00

Patricia