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Hi, my name is Ronnie. I am an American Contemporary Folk Artist. I conjure up images, then paint them on canvas. This makes me happy. Nice to meet you.

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Painting is an attempt to come to terms with life. There are as many solutions as there are human beings. - George Tooker

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Rare talent in Rhode Island

I challenge you to find a more talented group of women. Arts in RI!
Take a gander at this gift basket (scroll down) they ponied up and gave away to a very lucky winner for Valentine's Day. Not only talented in their craft, but extremely generous as well.
Julie Beck! I have been following and admiring her for a while. Her very "uniquely Julie" house portraits are a must have. Watch the progress of her work on Julie's blog.CUSTOM House Painting - Custom 8 by 10 painting of your house or someone elses house as a gift
Paula McDonough! I adore her nostalgic jewelry design. Look for that signature key! Beautiful.Dream Happy Dreams Twilight Inspired Boro Glass Beaded Vintage Skeleton Key Necklace
Carol! She makes gorgeous hand woven scarves and dolls in her seaside studio.Turquoise Eyelash Scarf
Kim! Swoon worthy!!! Her lampwork beads are each a piece of art. I love Kim's work.Clef a Mon Coeur 14 - Boro Lampwork Heart with Vintage Key (sra)
Wendy T! Wendy's beautiful work speaks for itself. Stunning jewelry designs made with all natural materials.Ruby Romance Faceted Ruby Quartz Necklace and earrings
Linda! Funky and very cool purses and jewelry. NO whining cuff links. A purse made from seatbelts. You gotta see it!big dot magnets - no whining - I'm not listening
Lisa! Exquisitely made handbags and pillows.
If you like the new bright prints, She's got 'em. Follow her daily rant at Lisa's blog.Ranunculus Pillow-An ARTS IN RI Collaboration
Go visit a while with these fun and talented ladies from Rhode Island.
Little state, big hearts, VERY BIG ART!

Have a swell day, y'all!
Ronnie - feeling pretty good today, thank you.

14 comments:

Rebecca Ramsey said...

Aren't you a lucky duck!
I'm off to blog hop. Thanks for the links!

Ronnie said...

Way to go Becky! Thanks! They deserve our attention!

Rebecca Ramsey said...

Wow! You were right! What awesome creations!

Susan said...

What a talented group of chicks. Sorry I didn't get to stop by yesterday and give you get well wishes. Hope you are felling better. Don't forget that you won a heart from me. Oh, and your sculptured pieces are awesome. Way to go! Take care, Susan

aliceinparis said...

Now that would be a great gift! Off to take a peek:)

Unknown said...

so happy you won the basket!!!!

Anonymous said...

Congrats on being the winner!!

Anonymous said...

So glad you like your basket, Ronnie! Hugz,
Valerie
ArtsInRI

Buskitten said...

Hey Ronnie, thanks for your advice on my blog - yes, I agree with you about the busy-ness for cards, ok for books but not cards! Lovely work you've posted up here by very talented women, cheers Ron seeya x

Venbead said...

ronnie what a nice blog post about arts in ri you are a sweetheart and from a mcdonough to mcdonough LOL

David Ebright said...

Ronnie - Can you do me a favor & email me? I don't have your email address. Thanks Dave

Sue said...

Hi Ronnie...thanks for the links to some great looking sites..Hope to see you on the 2nd. for lunch...will you be coming?? Sue in Atlanta

3 Bay B Chicks said...

What an amazing collective of artists, Ronnie. Thanks for putting this post together. I have a ton of links that it looks I really need to check out.

-Wenda

PS: I love you too.

Unknown said...

Thanks for the mention! Hope you enjoy the goodies in the basket.