Party at Happy Delusions - Meet the Artist

Friday night - and you should have plans to be on the uppermost western corner of South Third Street. Why? Because it is a night of celebration, food, fun and meeting ARTISTS.

Happy Delusions is hosting a Meet The Artist gathering this Friday from 5 pm till 9 pm, and all of you are welcome. This should be fun, folks!

Mary Clymer, owner of Happy Delusions, has 35 vendors within her store and quite a few of them (15 in total!!) will be on hand to introduce themselves and their wares.

Look for:

Alex Sandlin of the big eyed girl painting, Susanna of Sustudio Jewelery lovely silver jewelry, Mary of Blue Mockingbird Designs cute necklaces, Linda Vidmar of the wonderful pottery, Emi of the adorable plushy toys!

Happy Delusions 924 S. 3rd St. (425)255-6078
www.happydelusions.wordpress.com

Art in Renton - or, what you should have done last Saturday Night

Alex Sandlin is the brainchild, the creator behind the wonderful artwork of Mourning Moon. She does incredibly detailed paintings and sketches, all done in this wonderful "Big Eye Art" fashion that is unique, colorful, edgy and fun.

Alex has been a painter and artist since she was very young - it ran in the family. She still loves to keep at her sketching - she says that it improves her painting skills with every drawing that she makes. I believe that she is truly one of those artists to watch. If you buy something of hers now, you will be saying "I knew about her back then" in a mere couple of years.

The best part of Alex's collection of work is that everyone can afford to have something of her work. She has pins, lovely pendants, book marks, cards - all with her signature designs on them. Can't afford the original - there is always something you can take home. Want to know more -look here at her own website.

Last Saturday, Mary Clymer of Happy Delusions hosted an Art Show and one of the two artists represented that night was Alex Sandlin. Alex brought more of her original artwork down than what normally can be seen in the store in the small space that Alex rent's there. The work is still on display for a limited time - so if you have a chance, head that way. It's worth the look.
PS: there was wine, there were cupcakes - you really missed out. And Alex lives in Skyway (unincorporated Seattle) but I am claiming her for Renton - so there!

Mother's Day Shopping Happens on Third Street

Deb at Girlfriennd's Antiques, Gifts and Florals has some really adorable planters full of fresh flowering blooms for you to give to Mom. Located at 920 S. Third and she will open at 10. You never know what other goodies may be lurking there - I adore this woman's vintage window displays!

Feathered Nest has the most endearing interior and so many lovely treasures that any Mother in the world would adore - I am especially fond of the scented candle selections and the wonderful lamp displays. There is also a 30% storewide sale that is applied to almost everything - with those prices you can shop like you want - one for you, then one for Mom. Sue Moeller will be open 11 am - 5:30, and that's at 914 S. Third.

Mary Clymer of Happy Delusions is having a Celebrate Mom Party at her store that begins tonight at 5pm. A little wine, tasty nibbles and some drawings to be held that evening for gift baskets - oh la la.

Two of the artists represented in the store - ALex Sandlin and Ladora Bornum, will be bringing in a special selection of artwork for the evening's gathering.

Alex Sandlin, know for her lovely paintings of girls with large, pouty eyes, will have eleven full sized canvases of new work for our special viewing pleasure.

Ladora Barnum will be bringing a selection of her pottery. Ladora does a series of hanging dolls with porcelain faces and flowing robes that I am personally very partial too - I have one in my bedroom and on my front door! Mary's store opens at 10 am today - 924 S. Third St.

As always, Shop Local and remember to give your Mom some love - she deserves it!