http://www.cynthiaraelevine.com The work of Cynthia Rae Levine Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:07:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en “Capco” 2009   Thanks to the generous support of the McKnight Foundation, amongst other things, Northern Clay Center hosts visiting artists who come and work in a nice and sunny (but chilly) studio and mix up the surroundings.  David Allyn is here in Minneapolis, in residence at NCC for 3 months and ... http://www.cynthiaraelevine.com/2012/01/27/visits/   Last week Eve Arnold died.  When I heard the news, and learned that she made it well into her 99th year of life, there was indeed some sadness at her passing.  But there was much more appreciation and admiration for her work, and her life, and her life’s work.  In ... http://www.cynthiaraelevine.com/2012/01/09/ode-to-eve/   For the first post of 2012, I share a quote from Irish play write George Bernard Shaw    THE TRUE JOY IN LIFE "This is the true joy in life, being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one. Being a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish ... http://www.cynthiaraelevine.com/2012/01/03/2012-as-a-splendid-torch/ Last Monday, our Last Minute Market came off with out a hitch.  I think we were all pleasantly surprised at how smoothly and serenely the night passed by. Thank goodness Jen took pictures, because as usual, I was running a bit behind schedule.  This is me still setting up as our ... http://www.cynthiaraelevine.com/2011/12/23/help-from-my-friends/   It was only one short month ago that the seed was planted for this pop-up shop, and it has been great to collaborate and pull this all together!  Martha, Eireann, Jen, Julia myself all have different strengths to bring to the table, and what at first seemed to be ... http://www.cynthiaraelevine.com/2011/12/16/last-minute-handmade-gift-market-12-19-11/ It is the time of year when nights and days are full of socials and many to-do’s .  It is almost impossible to fit it all in.  One thing that you might really enjoy making time for is going to Doug Beasley’s festive open studio this weekend.  Here are the ... http://www.cynthiaraelevine.com/2011/12/09/go-see-doug/ I’m thinking a lot about necklaces lately.      So it was a real treat to see this beauty made by Kay Sekimachi on this inspirational, and possibly my new favorite, blog.  Last year, American Craft did a really nice piece on K.S.  Even if you don't read it here, go for a quick ... http://www.cynthiaraelevine.com/2011/12/02/handwork/   This tiny slice of sunlight lighting up my apples made me happy this morning for even the simplest of bounties in my life. May your day be filled with gratitude that lingers and spreads.   Happy Thanksgiving! http://www.cynthiaraelevine.com/2011/11/24/bounty/ Amidst holiday meal planning prep I came across this: Falcon Enamelware I love the bright and shiny nostalgia of the simple forms.   I find the tumblers to be particularly charming.   Now for the question....Are you sticking to tradition for the big meal of gratitude or are you trying something new?  If it's something new, do ... http://www.cynthiaraelevine.com/2011/11/18/planning-and-preparing/ A last minute change in plans brought me to New York last weekend when I had thought I would be going to Los Angeles.  The visit was full of emotions as my paternal grandmother was preparing to leave the life she had known for 97 years.  I am so glad ... http://www.cynthiaraelevine.com/2011/11/07/surpises/