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Susan Klebanoff's "Peaceful Garden" Mulit-Layer Weaving

A new collection of tapestry weavings of Albuquerque artist Susan Klebanoff will be on display at Occasions by Design!  during the month of February. The special opening, with a” meet the artist” reception is on February 3rd  from 6:00-9:00pm.

Klebanoff’s work is characterized by its multi-colored, multi-layered, and multi-textured woven segments.  Her design, originally developed to explore the experience of light underwater, is unique and immediately recognizable.  The pieces are dynamic in their presentation.  Klebanoff explains “As you move around them, elements come in and out of visual alignment”.  Created on a loom, the shapes and segments are laboriously woven and then constructed into panels.  The yarns are hand dyed and the threads are hand painted.

The weavings of Susan Klebanoff are in the homes of private and public collections.  Most recently she has been invited to show her work in an International Exhibition at the Tokyo University Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo, Japan.  In 2009, she received a commission to complete a large tapestry weaving for the Smithsonian Museum, Washington, D.C.

Other acquisitions to collections include, among others, the Museum of Modern Art, Nagoya, Japan;  “U.S.A. Today” Newspaper, Rosslyn, VA; United States Embassy, Colombo, Sri Lanka; and the U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C..

This show will be truly amazing and one not to miss!

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Carole Pryharska’s work depicts a fantasy world of enchantment. While her new series “Morning Glory” is an accurate painting of a morning glory flower, the technique and composition suggest a magical land where the flowers are bigger than life and the images are painted with an airy touch.  It is as though the artist is allowing the viewer to take a peek at her magical garden.

Carole Pryharska employs a creative process using conte crayons and pastel on paper to achieve the special lightness in her work. The diptych below entitled Morning Glory may be purchased individually or as a diptych.

Enjoy her new series only at Occasions! by design now located in the heart of the Scottsdale Arts District. Open 7 days a week, feel free to contact us anytime at 480-423-0506 or 800-482-2532, We are happy to receive e-mails at service@occasionsofscottsdale.com.

"Morning Glory I" by Carole Pryharska 19.5 x 26.5 Pastel and Conte "Morning Glory II" by Carole Pryharska 19.5 x 26.5 Pastel and Conte

"Morning Glory II" by Carole Pryharska 19.5 x 26.5 Pastel and Conte

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Cynthia McCrory's "Field Study 1" Encaustic

Cynthia McCrory’s new work is entitled “Field Study”, which appears to be based upon organic images and the landscape with an occasional reference to a horizon or tree like shapes. The works are small (14” x 14”) and subtle inviting the viewer to look closer at the heavily layered and textured surface.

The “Field Study” series is distinctive in their use of encaustic paints on canvas.  Encaustic is a wax based paint (composed of beeswax, resin and pigment), that is kept molten on a heated palette. It is applied to a canvas then reheated in order to fuse the paint.  Cynthia’s surfaces are alternately polished to a high gloss, carved, scraped, layered, collaged, dipped, cast, modeled, sculpted, textured, and combined with oil.

Enjoy her new series only at Occasions! by design now located in the heart of the Scottsdale Arts District. Open 7 days a week, feel free to contact us anytime at 480-423-0506 or 800-482-2532, We are happy to receive e-mails at service@occasionsofscottsdale.com.

Cynthia McCrory's "Field Study 2" Encaustic

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Life-Size Pedestal Dress with Flower and Gold Trim by Marcia Sednek

Walking into Occasions! by design this week will be a unique experience.  Placed throughout the Gallery are large assemblages that appear to be full size mannequins in silk evening dresses. However, upon a closer look, you will soon realize that the silk fabric of the blouse is actually window screening, the billowing skirt is made of linotype metal, and the gorgeous details are actually bent and twisted wire.  These “mannequins” are in fact, life size hand constructed dress sculptures. To call these sculptures stunning is an understatement.    

"Marci's Wedding Dress" by Marcia Sednek

Occasions! is a must see in your trip to Downtown Scottsdale. Come and enjoy a warm and inviting experience.

We are now located in the heart of the Scottsdale Arts District on Main St – Open seven days a week. Feel free to contact us at 480-423-0506 or 800-482-2532.  Peruse our website www.occasionsofscottsdale.com and discover beautiful art, jewelry and tabletop.

Chicken Wire Life Size Dress by Marcia Sednek

Life-Size Linotype Dress with Empire Waist by Marcia Sednek

Life-Size Shift Dress with Flower Design by Marcia Sednek

Life-Size Party Dress with Gold Flower Brooches by Marcia Sednek

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 Occasions! by design is delighted to welcome Southwest Master Printmaker Scott Swezy to our gallery, on Thursday November 18^th through Sunday, for his Weekend Exhibition Opening. His new abstract monotype collection will be on display.

 Join us for a “meet the artist reception” Thursday evening from 6-9pm where Scott will be demonstrating his new painting technique using venetian plaster and found objects. Come watch while he creates one of these new and exciting works of art.

 The Southwest landscape has been his muse inspiring his new abstract monotype collection. After 16 years of drawing and painting dramatic Southwest landscape scenery – Scott transformed his artistic vision to one of brilliant building blocks of color and form. The new abstract painting and monotypes, built upon the foundation of landscape are now free to go wherever Scott’s imagination takes him.

Scott Swezy's new work with venetian plaster & found objects

 Many art collectors of different styles and genres are attracted to Scott’s recent works because they appeal to their traditional tastes with rich correct hues and brilliant compositions working perfectly with any décor and style.

 This show will be truly spectacular and one to not miss!

For more information contact us at 480-423-0506, 800-482-2532 or by e-mail service@occasionsofscottsdale.com.  Our art is always available on our website www.occasionsofscottsdale.com.

Scott Swezy's new work with venetian plaster & found objects

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Mythical or not the Phoenix has emerged. Susan Klebanoff’s latest fiber work entitled “Phoenix” is a magnificent multi-layer relief weaving created with strong theme and color choice. This impressive hand woven piece is 6′ tall and 4′ wide.

Susan Klebanoff is recognized for her creativity and multi-layered tapestry technique. Her work has been permanently collected and designed exclusively for the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. For the past thirty years she has worked extensively with private and corporate clients, architects, and designers for site specific projects which enhance the surroundings in a very unique way.

See her visionary creations only at Occasions! by design now located on Main St. in the heart of Scottsdale’s Arts District.

"Phoenix" by Susan Klebanoff 3-Dimensional Weaving 72" x 48"

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Occasions! by design will be featuring small works of art in the Holiday Small Works Show, including 30 participating galleries within the Scottsdale Arts District. The show will open Thursday, December 2nd, 7-9pm continuing through December 31st.
 
Reflecting Occasions! diverse and unique collection of art work, the Gallery will showcase the small-scale work of three distinctive artists during the Holiday Small Works Show.

Elodie Holmes Sabi Bud Vases & Bird in the Hand, Peet Robisons Sunrise Glass Bud Vase

Elodie Holmes 3-4″ hand blown glass Wasabibud vases come in a variety of translucent colors. Also featured are Elodie’s glass, ornaments and Bird in the Hand (two in the bush) pieces.
 
Glass artist, Peet Robison’s stunning series of small glass vases are hand blown and lampworked with leaf and tree forms set against lustrous sunset and sunrise backdrops.
 
A collection of miniature dresses and outfits by Marcia Sednek will also be on display. These folk style construction pieces are one-of-a-kind assemblages made from found objects and vintage tins.

Marcia Sednek Mini Dresses

Come visit Occasions! during the Holiday Small Works Show during December and especially on the Opening ArtWalk, December 2nd.  Enjoy the work of our talented artists, special refreshments and the festive mood of Main Street.

Occasions! is located at 7077 E. Main Street, Suite 1 Scottsdale, AZ 85251 and you can reach us anytime at (480) 423-0506. You can see our Holiday Small Works collection on our website www.occasionsofscottsdale.com.

"Dancing Feet" Miniature Bronze Sculptures by Karen Wight

"Three Sisters" Miniature Bronze Sculptures by Karen Wight

"Hearts in a Box" by Vicki Bolen

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Glass Leaf Pendant by Donna Nova

Donna Nova’s hand made lampwork glass leaves come in a multitude of colors and shades, which she then links together in a creatively designed piece of jewelry.

Each glass leaf is individually lampworked (working the glass in a hot flame), by adding color, forming and stretching a bead into a plant leaf or flower petal. She artfully puts up to 60 of these individual leaf beads together to  make a powerful and gorgeous statement necklace, earrings or pendants.

Whether you are looking for special accessory to create your look or a lively and unforgettable one-of-a-kind gift, you will find a wonderful selection with Donna Nova’s intriguing jewelry. 

Glass Leaf Necklace by Donna Nova

Come see her collection only at Occasions! by design now located on Main Street in the heart of the Scottsdale Arts District.

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