Archival Arts Impressions

Artist Debbie Zwiebach We are continuously bowled over by the artwork of New York City native Debbie Zwiebach . Her elegant designs and intricate drawings display Debbie’s distinctive ability to unerringly focus on the combination of color, line and shape. It’s fascinating to know that, in the words of the artist, “these designs started as small doodles.” What an amazing evolution occurs from that modest but powerful scribble! Debbie has taken her stunning artwork in several directions from two-dimensional framed pieces to three-dimensional accessories which include home and personal adornment objects. Her most recent project is a one woman show titled "Black and White and Hue". The show, which includes the introduction of her aforementioned product line, opens at Fells Point's Dead End Saloon on Saturday, November 19 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.  "Black and White and Hue" November 19 - December 21, 2011 Dead End Saloon 935 Fell Street Baltimore, MD 21231 410-732-...

This week Archival Arts is  very pleased to feature artist and guest blogger  Clara Nilles who often visits our shop with her colorful acrylic paintings for scanning and printing. Clara took a trip to New York City to scout the art licensing show called Surtex, held once a year at the Jacob Javits Center. Here is what she has to say about her expedition to the big apple. SURTEX , labeled  the largest original art and design art licensing show on the East Coast, was a “not to miss” show for me. For those who are new to SURTEX, this is the industry trade show that brings together all participants in the constantly changing marketplace of art licensing. The show featured artists, designers, studios, art agents, licensing companies, publishing companies, textile companies, manufacturers, and other trade professionals from around the globe.  China, Great Britain, Australia and Germany are among a few that stand out in my memory. The booths featured everything from the ...