Gifts from the Heart

So how do you get inspired?  Is there a place you go?  People you meet?  Technique you follow?  The answer is whatever works for you, that’s probably a cop out, right?

It’s actually inside you already, you just have to find a way to release it.

Read more: Inspiration How do you get it? How do you keep it? Where does it come from?

There is a great deal of difference between framing materials.  Custom framing isn’t just about enhancing the beauty of the art but should be about preserving it as well.  When searching for a framer and comparing prices, you should be aware that the materials used in the framing process can vary significantly in quality.  At FASTFRAME, we are concerned with preservation and conservation of your art so all of our materials are museum quality and acid free. 

Read more: Did You Know…?

The Santa Clarita Valley Branch of AAUW will hold its Annual Membership Brunch to celebrate 44 years of service in the SCV and to kick-off the year’s activities, on Saturday, September 15, at 9:30 a.m. at the home of Louise Schultz.

Read more: AAUW Hosts their Annual Membership Brunch September 15

Where did the roots of Art in America begin?  Art education is rooted in part in the Industrial Revolution of the 19th Century when drawing was taught in an effort to improve the production of products.

However, the real beginnings of the visual arts in America began when the first English settlers landed on the East Coast and established their homes and churches.

Read more: Let's Talk About Art — Did You Know?

Take a step into Naughty But Nice and you won’t be disappointed. Naughty But Nice Lingerie offers products from a variety of companies, with styles and price ranges to meet everyone’s needs from 18 to 80.

Owner, Sharon Dallas, has been making women look and feel great since 1989, and it’s no surprise why clients absolutely love her.  She’s the expert bra fitter, the “virtual professor” as some may say, and she has a talent for fitting women with the perfect bra.

Read more: Fire Up Your Flirty Side with the Perfect Fit Naughty But Nice Lingerie

Dear Santa Clarita,
Ma Maison is celebrating its ninth year in business and we wanted to take a moment to say Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your support of our little boutique.  Your continued patronage over the years has not only kept us SCV’s most unique home décor and gift store but has also inspired us to stay innovative in these ever changing economic times. 

Read more: Happy Ninth Birthday to Ma Maison

I recently made the remark “getting your hands dirty” to a close friend, and the response was “what does that mean?”

I took it for granted that it was a term widely used and needed no explanation.  Well, I guess it does, and here it is.
It means that during your creative work as an artist, you should not be afraid to dig in and get your hands full of paint, ink, charcoal or whatever you’re using. 

Read more: Getting Your Hands Dirty

When you have a collection of photos, artwork and other special items to display, how can you get the most impact from them?  Framing them is a great way to emphasize these pieces, while protecting them at the same time.  The design options with custom framing are virtually endless.  Depending on your personal tastes, you can have the items framed in a coordinated fashion for a matching, streamlined collection, or if your style is more eclectic, you can create a grouping with differing frame styles.  Custom framing enables you to personalize the designs to get just the look you want.

Read more: Strength in Numbers