tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28031671427257432912024-03-16T03:38:07.853-05:00Lorena AnguloLorena Angulohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11226278311825866576noreply@blogger.comBlogger277125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803167142725743291.post-88189062287962374252015-01-06T10:38:00.000-06:002015-01-06T10:38:36.903-06:00Getting ready for ACC Baltimore My first big show is coming up next month and I have been working in all the details to show my work the best I can in my booth.<br />
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Since I got the news I was going to be able to go to the <a href="http://craftcouncil.org/shows" target="_blank">American Craft Council </a>show, I have been planning how will I do that. I have to travel to Baltimore and my displays will have to be more practical for me to be able to transport all of them to the show.<br />
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As some of you may know, doing a show like this is not cheap and I have to be very creative to change my displays with a very conservative budget.<br />
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I was able to buy some artist's boards in different sizes and painted them with blackboard paint. I chose blackboard paint because this will give me the opportunity to be able to write the title of the piece (in some pieces) and the price (this will help in not having to use a price tag.)<br />
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Presentation is very important for any show and since I do not have a big budget to do all I wish I can, I had to prioritized and focus on displays and marketing material (business cards and postcards.)<br />
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I am sure this will be a learning experience because I am still trying to understand all the aspects of doing a show as big as this one,but meanwhile I am having a great time.<br />
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For now I am working in what I know best, my jewelry!!<br />
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Love,<br />Lorena<br /><br />
<br />Lorena Angulohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11226278311825866576noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803167142725743291.post-88642688670024541772015-01-02T08:20:00.001-06:002015-01-02T08:20:34.614-06:00New Year and New Adventures !Happy New Year 2015 to all !<br /><br />I have been very quiet in my blog, sorry about that. I promise I will be posting more often to share with you my new adventures with my work and new designs for this year.<br />
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As some of you may know, I had a <a href="http://blog.lorenaangulo.com/2013/04/thyroid-cancer-i-am-ready.html" target="_blank">health problem</a> in 2013 that forced me to stop creating jewelry for almost a year. It was a difficult journey because I enjoy creating something almost every day, but I also felt I needed this break to recover and get better.<br />
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Before I got sick I had so many plans, one of them was to do a bigger show outside Texas. One of the shows I wanted to be was the prestigious <a href="http://craftcouncil.org/shows/2015" target="_blank">ACC</a> (American Craft Council) in Baltimore. I knew it was not easy to be there but I never lost hope that one day it will happen.<br />
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I am more than happy to share with you that I was selected to be one of the invited artists by <a href="http://www.snagmetalsmith.org/" target="_blank">SNAG</a> to attend <a href="http://craftcouncil.org/shows/2015" target="_blank">ACC</a> Baltimore this year in February. I am thankful to be part of the group of artists selected by <a href="http://www.snagmetalsmith.org/" target="_blank">SNAG</a> and can not wait to be there next month!<br />
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ACC launched a <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/craftcouncil/2015-american-craft-charm-collection-baltimore/" target="_blank">Charm Collection</a> program last year and I decided to participate too. I created 4 charms that I will be selling individually, in a bangle, a brooch and a necklace. You will have lots of options to choose from!<br />
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I am going to be BUSY this month for sure!! I have to finish putting all the details for my booth display and producing lots of jewelry to bring to the show.<br />
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I am also preparing for <a href="https://www.swschool.org/fiestaartsfair" target="_blank">Fiesta Arts Fair</a> in April at Southwest School of Art in San Antonio, Texas. I was fortunate to be accepted last year for the first time and I will be doing it again this year, hope I will see you there!!<br />
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<br />Lorena Angulohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11226278311825866576noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803167142725743291.post-14280772045554406372014-04-30T07:39:00.001-05:002014-04-30T07:39:17.073-05:00Lorena Angulo Jewelry 2014<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/iXBW8tkWyMU" width="459"></iframe>Lorena Angulohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11226278311825866576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803167142725743291.post-71929274674860850712014-04-23T12:10:00.000-05:002014-04-23T12:11:31.470-05:00Introducing 12 shapes for mosaics, painting or more<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" id="templateContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 0px; width: 600px;"><tbody>
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Why not paint and adorn our beautiful high quality mosaic shapes that are made from 99% recycled material? They are more substantial and durable than canvas and allow you to paint beyond a rectangle. We offer over 250 shapes for painting, mosaic and decorating however your imagination sees fit. We now offer 12 exciting new shapes designed by the amazing mixed media artist Lorena Angulo. <span class="mDescAbovePricing" itemprop="description"> </span><a href="http://www.monstermosaics.com/SearchResults.asp?search=lorena" style="color: #6dc6dd; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_self"><span style="color: #0099cc;"><strong>SEE ALL 12 HERE...</strong></span></a></div>
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Lorena was born in Mexico where she had a firsthand opportunity to experience the diverse cultural and artistic expressions of her country while traveling around Mexico and now residing in San Antonio, TX. Lorena’s work is full of her culture and traditions from Mexico, every piece has a story to tell. Maria is an amazing jewelry artist, as well as many other mediums!</div>
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Lorena Angulohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11226278311825866576noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803167142725743291.post-68710511977030081372014-04-04T11:03:00.000-05:002014-04-04T11:16:02.517-05:00Celebrating my journey and recovery: Soulful ReliquaryTomorrow (April 5) will be a year from the date <a href="http://blog.lorenaangulo.com/2013/04/thyroid-cancer-i-am-ready.html">I was diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer</a>. Although it was a little shocking to found this out I also knew this type of cancer had a bigger positive outcome and I was ready for the battle.<br />
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The best way I have to express my feelings is through my art and I wanted to make a piece of jewelry that will be a symbol of my journey and recovery during 2013; I am still working on getting my energy better but I am sure I will get there very soon.<br />
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The symbols I wanted to have in my pendant have been with me during my whole journey as an artists and I have represented them a lot in my work. Now they have a stronger meaning for me and this makes my work have more soul.<br />
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The tree of life on top with the Milagro heart is the representation of the family and friends's support during this journey with the heart symbolizing all the love I have received and also my own love and passion for my family and life. The two birds looking at the tree represent my husband and me; he was and still is my best friend and companion but they also represent my two kids, my great loves in my life!<br />
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Thank You to all for your love and positive energy!!!<br />
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The big butterfly in the center represents my thyroid but mostly is a representation of my transformation, faith and soul. the butterfly is the bigger element because I am stronger and ready to fly again!<br />
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The pearls are the tears I had shared with my love ones but they were not only sad tears they also symbolized the happiness tears we had when I was told after my surgery that they were able to take all the cancer out. The red coral are a strong statement symbolizing my passion, love and courage.<br />
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Bronze, pearls and red coral beads<br />
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<br />Lorena Angulohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11226278311825866576noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803167142725743291.post-65406807522980485262014-03-10T12:52:00.000-05:002014-03-10T12:52:50.234-05:00New "Pajaritos" designs for 2014<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSuIW44XgtTo_p-D_LrFV8hE93t0g0tfVdzfpDVSsUZ1XlP7HeeHYKSW3mCaZXBSOsxWt8NKnESw8AR4-SrQj_to0U4FDhREibj-3PrLZDtGXHVtYuSp-TCmr-PWjj56o7IS82ud_JL4s/s1600/pajarito.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSuIW44XgtTo_p-D_LrFV8hE93t0g0tfVdzfpDVSsUZ1XlP7HeeHYKSW3mCaZXBSOsxWt8NKnESw8AR4-SrQj_to0U4FDhREibj-3PrLZDtGXHVtYuSp-TCmr-PWjj56o7IS82ud_JL4s/s1600/pajarito.jpg" height="200" width="200" /></a>I have been making little sculpted birds since I started creating my jewelry and this year I decided to come back again and design new pieces. I can honestly say I enjoy very much sculpting the tiny birds with metal clay. Sometimes it gets a little difficult because they are super tiny but these miniature birds are the ones I enjoy making the most!<br />
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This time I created 2 sets of earrings and a necklace with the same bird motif, I managed to add a mini butterfly (one of my new elements in my work) into the necklace design.<br />
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I can not wait to show all these pieces in my show in April at SSA, <a href="https://www.swschool.org/fiestaartsfair">Fiesta Arts Fair</a>.<br />
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<br />Lorena Angulohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11226278311825866576noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803167142725743291.post-64710462190814562432014-03-07T09:59:00.000-06:002014-03-07T09:59:41.810-06:00Getting ready for Fiesta Arts Fair in AprilI have been working on new pieces for my first show of the year. I am very happy to finally be able to show my work at <a href="https://www.swschool.org/fiestaartsfairinfo">Fiesta Arts Fair</a> in San Antonio, Texas.<br />
Fiesta Arts Fair is located in the beautiful historic Ursuline Campus of The <a href="https://www.swschool.org/">Southwest School of Art</a> .The event takes place during the Fiesta celebration in the city every year during April.<br />
Fiesta Arts Fair showcases the work of more than 100 artists from all over the US and this year I am glad I will part of these wonderful group of artists.<br />
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I hope you can come and visit my booth and see all the work from the other artists! The show will take place in April 19 and 20, 2014.<br />
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<br />Lorena Angulohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11226278311825866576noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803167142725743291.post-25485045825279415492014-02-23T22:56:00.000-06:002014-02-23T22:56:00.364-06:00Louise's Calavera (brooch/pendant)I have always design pieces inspired in my Mexican culture and almost always they reflect an experience in my life. This new piece was made honoring a wonderful person who I lost this month; I never imagined how hard this news will be for me. Louise was an amazing and talented jeweler but most of all she was a very kind and dear lady. I met her almost 8 years ago in the school of art here in San Antonio, her jewelry was so beautiful.<br />Every minute I spent with her was valuable for me, I respected her a lot and all her comments about my work meant a lot to me.<br />
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This skull has crosses and butterflies which represent transformation, her soul and faith. The tree of life on top of the skull has a Milagros heart symbolizing Louise big love for her family, friends and her craft, it also has butterflies. In Mexico we have a saying that when you see a butterfly someone has come to visit you, their souls come to visit you.<br />
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Louise, I love you and I thank you for every word of support during my journey with thyroid cancer and for making me feel that my work was valuable! ♥<br />
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<br />Lorena Angulohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11226278311825866576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803167142725743291.post-9286517220407739202014-02-06T08:14:00.000-06:002014-02-06T08:14:30.933-06:00"Angel Guardian" Milagro heartI finally finished my "Angel Guardian" Milagro Heart, I can not express how happy I am with this piece. Hope you all enjoy it too!!<br />
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<br />Lorena Angulohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11226278311825866576noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803167142725743291.post-8159112172356601472014-02-02T11:58:00.000-06:002014-02-02T12:04:00.095-06:00The Making of my "Angel Guardian" Milagro HeartLots of people has asked me how do I start creating my pieces and if I start with an idea and then follow up on it. Yes, I find the inspiration all the time from my cultural heritage and folk art from Mexico. Mexico for me is a strong influence, no matter if it is a piece of jewelry, a painting or a paper doll. I like to create pieces that are close to my heart and that have a strong meaning of what I am and where I come from, this gives me the great opportunity to create pieces that can transmit this great passion.<br />
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Since the beginning of this year I have been focused on creating strong and soulful pieces that will allow me to transmit a story and an emotional feeling. In this occasion I wanted to go back to my beginnings where I was obsessed with making a lot the "Milagro Hearts", they are always close in my heart and I think it is time again I honored this wonderful symbolic icon in my work.<br />
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I started by sketching my ideas in my book, I have had a sketching book since I started making my work and I always go back to it and see what ideas I still have on paper that are still waiting for me to became real.<br />
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Sketching is something I enjoy a lot, I think you do not have to be a great drawer to be able to transmit your ideas and I hope everyone will have one no matter what medium you work in.<br />
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This heart will have the butterflies (representing transformation and soul), the guardian angel (representing protection and guidance), the cross (faith) and a healed Milagro Heart (representing the big Love for life, family, work and principally love for yourself and what you are; respect.)<br />
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After having my drawing finished then I am ready to start building this piece little by little. Pieces like this have a lot of details and I make each one of them individually by hand; each little butterfly is made alone and this makes them more unique and not looking like they were all cut out from a mold. This is what makes my pieces be more soulful, in my humble opinion.<br />
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Making each one of the pieces is a joy for me, every single detail has my total attention and this is one of the parts of my process in creating that I enjoy a lot.<br />
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Little by little I will put all the pieces together and finally will have my "Guardian Angel Milagro Heart" finished. I will have more work to do in this piece, finishing more details and then finally attaching all the pieces to the heart.<br />
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Angel Guardian Milagro Heart<br />
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<br />Lorena Angulohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11226278311825866576noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803167142725743291.post-5357962026536163252014-01-20T12:52:00.000-06:002014-01-20T12:52:17.470-06:00Corazon Renacer , my journey.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLBDWc9IsBk9bt-16pya2hr0wlu-ZpckYxkEtt_7FR2Pvb94fRtoE98a7Oc_HDSezRlhTAl6tu7wkk5Q-x7IroFIBsRDlIOT5zP4GSJzDG5-3IrAnu5uEES2NQiP2vvVfwNPDGDCrykgI/s1600/DSC00355.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLBDWc9IsBk9bt-16pya2hr0wlu-ZpckYxkEtt_7FR2Pvb94fRtoE98a7Oc_HDSezRlhTAl6tu7wkk5Q-x7IroFIBsRDlIOT5zP4GSJzDG5-3IrAnu5uEES2NQiP2vvVfwNPDGDCrykgI/s1600/DSC00355.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a>Corazon Renacer (reborn heart) symbolizes the journey I experienced last year, the sensation of feeling scare for the unknown and what the future will be and the way how all the pain and insecurities transformed into faith and a strong will to keep moving forward.<br />
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One of the new symbolic elements that I am adding to my work is the use of the butterflies. I am using the butterflies because they embrace the will to accept transformation in the best way possible, to enjoy every minute of your life with faith and positivism, to overcome any obstacles and learn from them and focus only in the positive.<br />
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In my brooch-pendant "Corazon Renacer" I wanted to include the Milagro Hearts with the butterflies, I added a scar in the center of the big heart and all the butterflies which symbolizes any obstacle or problem that has made us stronger and that has transformed us into better people.<br />
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"We all have the power to transform pain into something good, we are the ones who decide to sit and suffer or stand up and choose to live life to the fullest no matter what. "<br />
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<br />Lorena Angulohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11226278311825866576noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803167142725743291.post-2114917583571878722014-01-12T14:10:00.001-06:002014-01-12T14:10:26.074-06:00The Transformation of my "Corazon Renacer" necklaceI have been working on this new piece since January 1st, I noticed I am still not as productive as I used to be because is taking me longer to finished this piece but I am SUPER HAPPY to be back in my studio creating no matter what.<br />
It all started with a bronze clay bezel I had in my work table, I looked at it and was not sure what I will do with it. I knew I will add a heart inside but the rest was still a mystery. A couple of days later I knew what I wanted and little by little this new piece is transforming to what I have know. I am again listening to my heart and following my emotions to finished creating my necklace.<br />
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I still need to add some final details and then it will be ready to go to the kiln for its final transformation!<br />
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<br />Lorena Angulohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11226278311825866576noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803167142725743291.post-76048564482484735612014-01-04T11:28:00.000-06:002014-01-04T11:28:51.625-06:00It all started like this.......I started playing with metal clay in 2006, I took a class with Claire Holliday in San Antonio. Claire was my metals teacher and she mentioned to me this practically "new" material that she though I will like to play with.<br />
To be honest, I was not very happy with it the first time, I took the class but I was confused by the material and did not continue with it after the class.<br />
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Everything changed when I took my second class with Claire again and came to the class with a more open mind. Something happen during that class that finally made me understood the incredible use I could do with this material. I was able to translate my ideas into reality, ideas that I have been holding on for a while.<br />
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Hand sculpted in pure silver.</div>
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Since that date I have been creating most of my work with metal clay although I also fabricate my work and combine metal clay with fabrication techniques too.<br />
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Another piece that has a special place in my heart is my Tree of Life, I enjoyed making them and sculpting the little birds that I always include in them. This was my first Tree of Life that I had published.<br />
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I am also known for my Calaveras and one of the calaveras that I have close to my heart and where I combined the use of metal clay and soldering and riveting techniques is my Corliss Calavera.<br />
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Taking a look back at how I started is a great incentive for me to keep moving forward, after having a year of almost not creating as much I used to, I am now feeling great and I am ready to start creating as much as I used to.<br />
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I am BACK !!! I can not avoid to smile when I create another set of little birds, I have missed making them so much!<br />
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<br />Lorena Angulohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11226278311825866576noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803167142725743291.post-90926775514513998712014-01-03T09:48:00.002-06:002014-01-03T09:48:26.055-06:00New Beginnings I am excited to start this new year and to come back stronger and healthier than ever. I have missed being creative everyday as I used to but I had to make a stop in 2013 and focus on my health and family first.<br />Now, I am more than ready to start creating again and eager to share my big passion for what I do.<br />
In 2013 I embraced the symbol of the butterfly and started creating new designs with it, the butterfly will be a strong symbolic icon for me from now on because it represents my journey during my health scare last year. The butterfly is the symbol of the thyroid but it also represents faith, transformation, soul and new beginnings.<br />
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I want to wish you all the best for this new year that starts.<br />
Thank you for being with me at all times and hope you will still keep me company during this new year!<br />
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Cheers for New Beginnings !!!!!<br />
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Lorena Angulohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11226278311825866576noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803167142725743291.post-87397140184158253392013-12-31T12:22:00.000-06:002013-12-31T12:22:01.900-06:00Goodbye 2013, you have giving me too much!!2013 has been a very important year in my life. I had so many plans for this year with my work, so many dreams to fulfill. My first goal was to go to BMAC in Philadelphia to see it first hand because I wanted to see if I will do this show in 2014. My plans to show my work in bigger shows were very important but everything changed in April 5, 2013. <a href="http://blog.lorenaangulo.com/2013/04/thyroid-cancer-i-am-ready.html">I was diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer</a> and all my plans had to wait because I needed to take care of my health first.<br />
Even though it was a scary journey, I have learned so much from it and it has given me so much in a positive way. I am blessed to have been able to go through it with the love and support of my family and friends, life has a wonderful way of letting you know that there are more important things in your life than you think.<br />
This year also was full of beautiful surprises, I was able to see <a href="http://blog.lorenaangulo.com/2013/05/a-wonderful-weekend-with-bob-ebendorf.html">Bob Ebendorf</a> again before my surgery and to spend some time with wonderful people was the best buster I could have. <a href="http://www.schifferbooks.com/behind-the-brooch-a-closer-look-at-backs-catches-and-pin-stems-5372.html">My book</a> was finally announced and it will be published in February of 2014, I can not wait to have it in my hands!!!<br />My father in law came to visit us from Argentina and was here during my surgery and recovery. We enjoyed having him with us a lot. I also received the visit from my parents, I was so happy to see them.<br />All the love and support from family and friends from far away has been overwhelming, THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart!<br />
Yes, I will not be able to do the big shows in 2014 but I will have more time to be ready for them. I am happy to finally been able to do Fiesta Arts Fair here in my town in April, getting ready for this show will keep me busy.<br />
I am blessed and thankful for everything that happen to me during this incredible year!! I am ready for 2014!<br />
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The best of 2013 in pictures!<br />
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<br />Lorena Angulohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11226278311825866576noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803167142725743291.post-68479412426201328422013-08-07T15:05:00.000-05:002013-08-07T15:05:27.397-05:00My new templates to make jewelry: Papel PicadoAs you all may know, all my work is inspired by my culture and traditions from Mexico. This year I started to draw more ideas for designs inspired in the Papel Picado style from Mexico and had the wonderful opportunity to be able to share my love for this style with people by creating my own templates with my designs.<br /><br />I have 7 designs for you to choose from or maybe you may like them all. You will have lots of fun creating jewelry with them and adding extra details if you want to. Metal Clay Supply is selling them here: <a href="http://www.metalclaysupply.com/Lorena-Angulo-s/271.htm">Lorena Angulo's Papel Picado templates.</a><br />
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<br />Lorena Angulohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11226278311825866576noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803167142725743291.post-40885065920063967962013-08-05T16:27:00.000-05:002013-08-06T12:55:29.892-05:00My transformationAugust is my birthday month, I will be turning 44 this year and after my whole journey with my Thyroid cancer I can honestly tell you; I will be more than happy to celebrate my 44 years !<br />
I am finally coming back into my studio to make my work again, its been so long since I was able to create something and I am enjoying every minute I can spend here.<br />
My journey through out this whole ordeal has been difficult and scare at times but I never lost my smile and positivism, yes I did have my moments but who does not have them? I had so many plans for my work and where I wanted to move on with it, so many plans.......but life made me put a stop on them until I can get better. Having to put my plans away does not mean I am not making them a reality, it just means I have more time to get ready for all of them.<br />
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This experience has transformed me in different ways, all of them positive ones, I always take the good and learn from the bad in all my experiences in life and in my work.<br />
Now that I have more energy I am starting to draw some ideas in my journals, I love the feeling of grabbing a pencil and drawing in paper. I have two big sketch journals and love to go back to them and see my ideas since my beginnings.<br />
Most of my work is inspired by my culture from Mexico and the beautiful folk art, this time is no difference. I love to design using the Milagro heart motifs, birds, flowers and skulls and this time I went back to look at my drawings and saw two butterflies I made 2 years ago and I knew what I needed to do. I have always love butterflies and knowing their symbolic meaning made me realized they will be the perfect reflection of my whole Thyroid cancer journey.<br />
Butterflies represent transformation and faith, this is exactly what I had during all these months!<br />
I am finishing my first "Mariposa" piece today, I am happy to finally be able to transmit my feelings with my work again.<br />
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<br />Lorena Angulohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11226278311825866576noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803167142725743291.post-22210286703308574772013-06-13T15:09:00.000-05:002013-06-13T15:11:34.714-05:00Behind the Brooch: The Book !I started a wonderful project last year about collecting images of brooches from the side we rarely see, the back side. It was such a wonderful experience to see how different artists approached the back look and mechanism of their brooches.<br />
I started looking around for more pictures, and although it was not an easy task I managed to create a wonderful board on Pinterest named, of course, <a href="http://pinterest.com/lorenaangulo/behind-the-brooch/">Behind the Brooch</a>.<br />
One morning while talking with the wonderful Brigitte Martin in the chat room at Crafthaus I mentioned to her about what I was doing on my Pinterest board and how I felt this topic was obscure. She asked me if I would be interested in making an online exhibition about it and I told her that it sounded like a great idea!!<br />
I started organizing the online exhibition and at the same time thanks to my talk with Brigitte, I was also moving forward with a new project; A BOOK!<br />
Brigitte was such a wonderful and positive person and gave me the push I needed to send my proposal to a publisher about my idea, and in less than a week I received a call from <a href="http://www.schifferbooks.com/">Schiffer Publising</a>. They would be happy to publish my book.<br />
Meanwhile I was already selecting the artists that I will feature in my Behind the Brooch online exhibition at <a href="http://crafthaus.ning.com/">Crafthaus</a>. The exhibition was a great opportunity to show a little sample of what my book would be about.<br />
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Come and take a look at it if you have not visited yet! <a href="http://crafthaus.ning.com/group/behind-the-brooch">Behind the Brooch exhibition at Crafthaus.</a><br />
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It took me almost a whole year to make this great book, it was the most challenging and wonderful experience I have had in my life as an artist. Having to invite every artist to submit images of their work and having the fantastic opportunity to meet so many incredible artists from around the world and see what they are creating is just something I will never forget.<br />
I want to thank every single one of them for taking their time to submit images and for being so patient with me during this whole journey. I worked many nights all through the morning hours, sending emails, editing and writing all the images' information. It was hard work but I enjoyed every second of it!!!<br />
I can not wait for all of you to see the book and the incredible work I have managed to collect for the project. Every artist brings their own voice and story in each of their pieces you will see throughout the book. I am sure you'll get much inspiration from the images you will see of work from artists making pieces with different materials, not just metals.<br />
This has been a wonderful journey into the stories and ways every artist approaches the making of the back of a brooch as important as the front, and in some cases making the back view the more interesting side to see and discover.<br />
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<br />Lorena Angulohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11226278311825866576noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803167142725743291.post-82690720271551483032013-05-05T10:55:00.000-05:002013-05-06T15:25:56.676-05:00A wonderful weekend with Bob Ebendorf<br />
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Since I met <a href="http://blog.lorenaangulo.com/2010/04/robert-ebendorf.html">Bob Eberdorf</a> 3 years ago when he came to teach a workshop at the <a href="https://www.swschool.org/">Southwest School of Art</a>, I felt in love not only with his work but with him as a person. From that moment we have been in contact and he has been a great support for me and my work.<br />
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I am so thankful for all his wonderful words and for always being there for me when I need him. My family and I are particularly thankful for his support during a difficult time, he may not know this but his letter was a BIG help during the application process to obtain my permanent residency in this country. He was one of the wonderful people who helped me during this process and as soon as I ask him for help he did not hesitated to give me a hand.<br />
Thank You Bob, you will always be in my heart !!<br />
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During these years of communication with Bob, I had the opportunity to meet so many wonderful artists that were his students, one of them is <a href="http://www.laurawoodstudios.com/laurawoodstudios.com/home.html">Laura Wood</a>. Bob let me know she was coming my way and I was more than happy to meet this wonderful lady.<br />
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Laura worked for a year at the Southwest School of Art and also she started working with another fantastic artists here in San Antonio, <a href="http://alejandrosifuentes.com/">Alejandro Sifuentes</a>, at his gallery. <a href="http://alejandrosifuentes.com/">Equinox Gallery</a> was a new beautiful place and Laura working with Alejandro was the perfect match. They have accomplished so much and have given the opportunity to so many incredible artists to display their work and have exhibitions. When Laura told me she was planning in having an exhibition for Bob I was more than happy, I could not wait to see him again and have the opportunity to see more of his work in person.<br />
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Finally, the moment for his exhibition arrived and I saw him again after 3 years. I organized a casual dinner in my home the day he arrived to the city. Seeing him again was wonderful and finally I was able to thank him in person for all his support.<br />
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I invited a small group of people to my home to join us, one of them I knew he will be very happy to see; my wonderful mentor and first metals teacher Claire Holliday.<br />
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Claire was Bob's student when she came to this country in the 70's and they have a beautiful connection. Claire is also a very important person in my life because she gave me my wings to start creating my work, she was a wonderful teacher and a great mentor.<br />
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"Keep it in the can" was a fantastic exhibition, Bob worked making this new collection for a year and every single piece is full of detail and sentiment. Having the fortune to be able to see and touch his pieces is something I will never forget. He is a great inspiration to keep creating but also to take our time to be with family and friends and to connect with the art community.<br />
In this beautiful event, we also surprised Bob with " The Bob Ebendrof Commemorative Pin Exhibition" featuring 75 invited artists who created a pin for Bob. I was luck to have been invited to be part of this group of artists by Equinox gallery.<br />
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I am happy to be the owner of one of Bob's pieces finally, my dear husband gave me as a gift one of Bob's brooches and I will wear it with such pride and honor all the time. Thanks Jorge !! ♥<br />
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My last day with Bob was during his "Brush of Creativity" workshop the following day of the exhibition. Equinox also organized this workshop in La Villita where the gallery is located. Bob started the day with a slideshow following by a creative day making brushes from different materials and objects.<br />
Being surrounded by so many creative people and having Bob guiding us was just the perfect day for me. I had the chance to be with friends I have not seen for a while and after having a couple of very challenging months and days after my diagnosis of Thyroid Cancer, this was just what I needed to fill my spirit with good energy and great friends.<br />
I made some brushes and end up giving Bob one of them because he liked it and I was more than happy to give it to him. I do not have a picture of my brush because I did not have time to photograph it but I liked it a lot. It was something new for me to be able to put together a piece using a natural seed, part of a small brass brush I had in my studio and a coil I made with copper wire and red coral beads.<br />
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After this wonderful weekend full of laughter, friendship, love and art I can honestly say I am more than ready for my future surgery and recovery.<br />
THANK YOU for this great weekend to all of the people who made this possible !!!!!<br />
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Hope I can see Bob again very soon !!Lorena Angulohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11226278311825866576noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803167142725743291.post-4784029442678099712013-04-07T17:05:00.000-05:002013-04-07T17:56:20.886-05:00Thyroid Cancer: I am READY !!It was around 11:30 am on Friday, April 5, when I was waiting in my endocrinologist office to talk about the results of my thyroid biopsy. When she got into the office and she did not have the usual smile in her face I knew something was not right; well I knew something was not right when they called me the next day I had my biopsy to tell me they needed to talk with me.<br />
She sat next to me and asked me how I was feeling and I told her I was great. She then continue to tell me she received the results and that she had some bad news to give me, I knew then what it was. She showed me the paperwork and I saw the word, Papillary carcinoma, and I knew right there I have Thyroid cancer. She said, I am sorry Lorena they found cancer and you need to go to surgery very soon to take it out.<br />
I am not going to lie and said I was okay, I was very confused and in shock even though I got the feeling that will be my diagnosis.<br />
I have always been concerned with my thyroid because I noticed it looked enlarged, I always asked my doctors to check my thyroid but they only did a regular blood work and it always came back normal but this time I was not going to accept only a blood work, I asked to have a sonogram to be more sure. Thanks to this they found I have lots of nodules and one of them was more than 2 cm big. Anything that is bigger than 1 cm needs to be check out and they told me I will be having a biopsy.<br />
I know I am blessed because this type of cancer is not as bad as any other type and I have faith it all will be okay after the surgery and future treatment.<br />
I am writing this very personal moment because I have always been a person who likes to share my experiences, good or bad. I am very passionate about my family, my art and my life and I will go through all this with the same passion I have for all the important things in my life.<br />
Am I scare? YES I am<br />
Am I concerned? YES I am<br />
I am only human and it is normal I feel like this, mostly because of my kids and my husband but I know it all will be OKAY.<br />
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Thyroid Cancer, I am READY to say Good Bye to you very soon !!!!!<br />
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<br />Lorena Angulohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11226278311825866576noreply@blogger.com116tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803167142725743291.post-9690046350492055652013-02-05T11:32:00.001-06:002013-02-05T20:20:38.878-06:00I am BACK !!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I can not believe I have not been able to post in my blog since November of last year! I was so overwhelmed with different projects that I just did not had the time to come here and share what I was doing.<br />
I missed it too much but now I am BACK and I can not wait to start posting all the adventures I will get myself into this year, 2013.<br />
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How are you all been doing? Are you starting this year with new goals?<br />
I am starting this year with lots of blessings in my personal life and with lots of goals and dreams for my work and my life.<br />
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Last year was a very excited and challenging year for me and my family and I have to thank so many wonderful people who were always cheering us up and giving us all their support. To each one of you I want to say THANK YOU !<br />
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This year also brought us a new member in my family, we decided to adopt a beautiful cat and bring her home with us. Luna has giving us so much happiness and love and we are happy to have her with us.<br />
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She loves to come visit me in my studio and sit in the window while I work.<br />
My kids are so happy with her, specially my daughter Veronica.<br />
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On the other hand, I am very happy to have my work in the wonderful <a href="http://mariposa-gallery.com/">Mariposa Gallery</a> in Albuquerque, NM. I have always wanted to be able to show my work there and when I had the possibility I was SUPER HAPPY. <br />
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So what have you all been doing? I want to wish each one of you a fantastic 2013, with lots of blessings, health and work.<br />
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Love,<br />
Lorena<br />
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<br />Lorena Angulohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11226278311825866576noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803167142725743291.post-22753590675684461302012-11-13T16:02:00.000-06:002012-11-16T10:22:21.379-06:00The Bracelet show at Kathleen Sommers, 2012.I am happy to be part of The Bracelet Show at Kathleen Sommers this year again. This is the fourth annual collective show and every year this event gets better and better. The reception will take place on December 6th from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Kathleen Sommers located in 2417 N. Main St. in San Antonio, Texas.<br />
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The show will have over 100 designs by more than 60 artists<br />
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Bracelets will be on display and available for purchase until December the 15th.<br />
10% of all proceeds will be donated to the Scholarship Fund at Southwest School of Art in San Antonio.<br />
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These are my bracelets that will be in the show.</div>
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Sterling PMC; hand sculpted and carved.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Paloma<br />©2012 Lorena Angulo<br />Sterling PMC and LOS patina; hand carved and sculpted.</td></tr>
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<br />Lorena Angulohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11226278311825866576noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803167142725743291.post-45880865796303173132012-10-25T16:49:00.000-05:002012-10-25T16:49:08.198-05:00Dia de los Muertos: La Ofrenda at SSA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am getting super excited about putting together the altar this coming Saturday at <a href="http://www.swschool.org/">SSA</a>. It is a great honor to have been invited to be the lead artists this year and I will do my best to represent this wonderful tradition from my country, Mexico.<br />
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<br />Lorena Angulohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11226278311825866576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803167142725743291.post-22694396800227497142012-09-21T03:08:00.000-05:002012-09-21T03:08:00.848-05:00My "Angel" is born<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Angel<br />©2012 Lorena Angulo<br />Goldie Bronze</div>
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I am extremely happy to finally be able to create this angel that has been in my heart for a long time. I have always loved the traditional folk art angels carved in wood from Mexico and I wanted to have my own interpretation of them in my metal work.</div>
<br />Angels have a beautiful symbolic meaning, they can represent love, faith, compassion, renewal, protection, courage and much more. In my personal case they have been a great inspiration of faith, protection and love in my life.<br />
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I really hope I can transmit these feeling when you see the angel, when I made it I was thinking in all those moments in my life where I knew my angel was with me and my whole family.<br />
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This is just the beginning of a whole collection I will be creating with my "Angel."<br />
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Hope you like it!<br />
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<br />Lorena Angulohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11226278311825866576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803167142725743291.post-24549399242167261832012-09-20T06:00:00.000-05:002012-09-20T06:00:03.709-05:00Contemporary Metal Clay Rigs by Hattie SandersonI just got the <a href="http://www.brynmorgen.com/books/CMCR-detail.html">Contemporary Metal Clay Rings</a> book in the mail. I have to say this book in incredible and full a great information.<a href="http://www.hattiesanderson.com/"> Hattie Sanderson</a> did an incredible job putting together the book with such great projects.<br />
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Three of my rings are in the book and I am very honor to be with so many great artists and friends in this book.<br />
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