Mothers Day is coming up and, for me, it is one of the high points of Spring. In my family, we always made a big thing of it, doing our best to make the whole day special. I don’t think that’s changed much over the years, and certainly the idea of giving our mothers, grandmothers, [...]

2010 is looking to be an exciting year with two big announcements today. First, the launch of my totally revamped and redesigned website (still at the same address of http://vener-art.com/) but with a new look and better organization. It’s not all there yet, as I am coding by hand and teaching myself CSS at the [...]

Lately I’ve been reading a lot of articles all emphasizing the same idea – being cognizant of one’s audience. So, to my apparently varied audience I send wishes for a great year upcoming. In this I feel sure we can all agree. A good year where we move closer to peace and tolerance and plenty [...]

Next week at this time I will be packing up after a successful afternoon, early evening hybrid Open Studio, Exhibition, and Sale. The complimentary food and drinks will be gone. A lot of guests will be on their way home with their finds that they have purchased or ordered. My goal is to create a [...]

A long time ago I learned that I was something of a “control freak.” I like – perhaps need – to be in control of circumstances and events in which I am embroiled. I suspect this is what had led me to trying some scary things when I was a kid – like walking up [...]

Have you seen the beautiful five entries at the Beadweaving Emporium Challenge? One more day for voting for your favorite – if you can pick one.

Come join the Beadweaving Emporium’s Sale-e-bration in honor of the 4th of July! Since 1776, we in the USA have celebrated our Independence Day with great fervor and festivities lasting longer than merely the one day that marks the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia PA. This year marks the [...]

Are you tired of the Democrats and the Republicans? Vote for someone whose inspiration is Eugene Debbs. Vote for me for Congress if you live in the Third District in the State of Connecticut.

Looking for aural adorment? The Art Jewelry Collective is sponsering “Earring Madness” in the, Art jewelry Collective shop on Etsy. There is an enormous variety from many of the members, including me, to choose from. From beadweavers to metalsmiths to wire workers and more. I’ve started listing my latest earrings, all dangles and chandeliers and [...]

Solar energy powers the Solar system, we should be able to make direct use of it ourselves. It’s smart, it’s clean, and there’s going to be an exposition that demonstrates this, as well as have all the trappings of a fair. I will be taking some new work I’ve designed especially for this venue. The [...]