| ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS |
|
http://scarlettes-web.com |
This was Kim's website - Mike has taken down
everything but his favorite photo of our beautiful Kim, but I simply cannot
bear to delete this link. |
| http://craftysyntax.com
|
This site is where we got our Scrapbook, a creation of Eric
Gerdes from Hawaii. He is a talented graphic designer and programmer.
You can have a Scrapbook too! |
| http://newmanvalley.com
|
This website belongs to a friend and mentor
whom I have never met! Betty J. Newman is a framer and an author and a
marketing genius and she is solely responsible for convincing
me to create a website for my business. If you live in Tennessee I recommend
Betty for all your framing needs. Thanks, Bet! |
| ARTISTS |
| http://dbakerartist.com
|
Dianne is a long time customer of State of the Art and she
creates the most amazing sculpture and assemblages out of obtanium
(found objects). |
| http://kwcw.org |
Kurt Walters is a former Buffalo artist now living in New
York City. He creates astonishing pieces of art - you just have to see them! |
|
http://www.feelgoodgreetings.com/ |
David Manny is a Buffalo artist
who has found a unique way to celebrate Buffalo's treasures. His
talent and energy are boundless - David designed the 2007 Horsin' Around
Rivendell logo! |
|
http://srovner.buffnet.net |
Steve Rovner is a Buffalo artist whose talented work is in
multi-media and presents a wide range of subject matter from portraits to
local landscapes. |
| http://raspottery.com
|
This website belongs to my cousin's daughter and her
husband. They make incredible Southwestern style pottery and their website
is gorgeous. |
| http://markfreeland.com
|
I decided to file Mark's link under Artists
even though he was equally talented as a musician. Just check out his site. He
was an amazing individual! Mark's art and music and books are
available through the website even though Mark passed from this earth plane
on June 14, 2007. |
|
http://www.netobuffalo.org |
Neto Hatinakwe Onkwehowe is a most worthy
organization dedicated to promote and support the art and culture of the
Indigenous Peoples of the Americas. Their exhibits are always
praiseworthy and thought-provoking. |
|
http://justclowningaround.com |
Crystal and Scooter are a married couple in Rochester who
have been professional clowns for many years. They are the BEST!!! They
love their work and they love kids. Clowning is their artform. |
|
www.artforhorselovers.com |
This website belongs to artist Stephanie M.
Dunatov who has been a staunch Rivendell supporter since the beginning of the
Art Horse project. She does beautiful oil and acrylic paintings, collages
and cut-paper creations - and you will always find a horse in there somewhere!
Stephanie's unicorns and her winter scenes are my favorites - check them out,
folks - she will even do custom work, just for you!
|
| ART ORGANIZATIONS |
|
http://www.artistsinbuffalo.org/ |
This group publishes both a
website and a full-color brochure of area galleries, artists, photographers,
and yes - even framers!!! |
|
http://www.buffaloartsstudio.org/ |
BAS is a wonderful gallery (where
we had our 2007 Art Horse auction - they have thought-provoking exhibits and
a terrific gift shop! |
| PHOTOGRAPHERS |
|
http://www.cavphoto.com |
Jim Cavanaugh is on record as the
founding father of State of the Art - he launched Kim into the world of
business in 1981 and I joined her in 1982 and the rest is history.
Jim is a superb photographer - his aerials are astonishing
and his commercial work is terrific. |
|
http://www.lukiacostello.com |
I met Lukia through Freecycle -
then she became one of Rivendell's photographers. I have never seen
anything even close to her floral work. Lukia is truly gifted. |
|
http://www.novaphoto.com/ |
Chuck Terranova is the printer
that Kim and I and Val have used for years - he is just the best and now he
has moved onto Hertel Ave! But you can upload photos to his website
which will save you a trip! |
|
http://www.cherylgorski.com/ |
If you want photographs of people
- call Cheryl. She has a way with photographing people - and
dogs, too! |
| MUSIC |
| http://buffaloroots.com
|
This website, with photos by our friend Val Dunne and
articles by her hubby Kevin J. Hosey, chronicles the history of the
multi-layered and active music scene in Buffalo. |
| http://outlyers.com |
This website represents an aggregate of Buffalo's finest
musicians, including Dave Meinzer who is also an artist! Check out
Dave's Luau Time! |
|
http://timetablepercussion.com |
This is my nephew Matt Ward's website. He is a talented
percussionist with a CV as long as your arm. He has played at Tanglewood
and Lincoln Center. Plus he is a really nice guy. |
| http://arielwinds.com
|
This website belongs to Matt's beautiful bride, Anthea. She is a
classically trained clarinetist and her group includes flutes and woodwinds. |
|
http://bflochambermusic.org |
The Buffalo Chamber Music Society is chock
full of nice people, great music - one of Buffalo's cultural treasures! |
| COOL PLACES TO SHOP |
These are all places that I have been doing business with
for years!! They are the best!!! Great local places too! |
|
http://homestead.com/favoritefabrics/ |
If you are a quilter or a fabric collector
this is the place for you - a nice little local independent business that
sells fabrics to customers worldwide - Nancy has an amazing selection - and
I have known her for years! |
|
http://www.terrapinstationbuffalo.com |
People always ask me where I find my rings.
This is the place! They also have a wonderful assortment of gift items
for all ages: clothing, candles, music stuff, and just STUFF! And the
very nicest folks work there - as they say, "Stop in and say hi!" |
|
http://www.candyflorist.com |
Chocolate always tastes beautiful but
these folks make chocolate look beautiful as well! A sweet
floral bouquet makes a perfect gift (and I hope someone takes a hint
here...)! |
| http://www.fancifuls.com
|
If you ever loved "trinkets" when you were a
kid - this is the place for you! They stock THOUSANDS of teensy brass
charms in all shapes and sizes: hearts, flowers, animals, stars,
moons, suns - LOTS of wonderful shapes!!! I buy all my miniature
frames for my catboxes from Fancifuls. |
| http://sciplus.com |
American Science & Surplus (formerly Jerryco) - this is one
of my favorite places to find STUFF!!! A mesmerizing and humorous
catalog - nice folks - great service! |
| http://micromark.com
|
If you are into miniatures (dollhouses or model railroading)
this is the place to find excellent miniature tools and supplies. |
| http://mcphee.com |
This is the website for the off-the-wall
Archie McPhee catalog and store in Seattle. There decor items are like
none other. Beatniks, Buddhas, rubber chickens, bobble-heads and
glow-in-the-dark stuff. Also a complete array of Devil Duckies! |
| http://ccrane.com |
If you are a fan of the radio, this is the
catalog for you! They have terrific customer service and the best
radios and other gadgets possible! Good place to find NiMH batteries
and chargers and LED light bulbs!!! Save money - save the planet!!! |
| ANIMALS |
| http://rivendellrec.org
|
Rivendell is a not-for-profit farm where an almost
magical program of hippotherapy (therapeutic horse-back riding) is offered
to restore the body and the soul. The horses are wonderful, as are the
volunteers! They are located in South Wales, NY. As well, Trish
created the counted cross-stitch pieces for the Framaree Box.
Rivendell is also the beneficiary of our third annual
Horsin' Around Rivendell Art Horse Project. We are rounding up this
year's herd of Art Horses which will be
auctioned at the Buffalo Art Studio, TriMain Building on September 29, 2007. Tickets
will soon be on sale at the shop and also at Rivendell.
Please bring unused toy horses to us at State of the Art
or email framar@framaree.com for
additional information. |
| http://belfield.org |
Dr. Wendell O. Belfield is one of the first
veterinarians to explore and utilize nutrition in relation to cats and dogs.
His website contains Your Animal's Health, The Web Magazine for Pet
Owners. A VERY valuable resource for animal lovers! |
|
http://springfarmcares.org |
This is an incredible website for an incredible
organization. Spring Farm CARES in Clinton, NY is a no-kill shelter, an
educational facility, and they spay and neuter thousands of cats and dogs
annually. Spring Farm is also the home base of Animal Communicator Dawn
Hayman, whose God-given talents defy description. |
|
http://www.hummingbirdfarm.org |
Hummingbird Farm's website is the home of
animal communicator Tera Thomas - she is a talented woman and she has helped
my animal friends on several occasions. My kitties tell her their
secrets (and then she tells me!). |
| MISCELLANEOUS |
|
http://coasttocoastam.com |
This website represents the all too often hidden world.
Broadcast as a radio show on over 500 stations worldwide. This is a HUGE
site with a massive archive and many links. You can spend hours here! Easy
to navigate. UFOs! Crop Circles! Ghosts! Conspiracy theory! FUN!!! |
|
OUT OF TOWN FRAMERS |
www.ArtImpressions.net
Sedalia, Missouri |
If you're
not in the Buffalo, New York Area, here is a listing of framers around the
world that we offer as a convenience to you. Please support your local
framer by frequenting these businesses. These listings are in no
specified order. Feel free to visit these individual websites and browse
their abilities, and services.
|
www.nevenjonesdesign.com
San Antonio, Texas |
www.CouturesArt.com
Sebring, Florida |
www.excellentframes.com
Lithia Springs, Georgia |
http://www.theframeworkshop.com
Appleton,
Wisconsin |
www.classicframingandgifts.com
Warren, New Jersey |
www.cedarwoodgallery.com
Concord, North Carolina |
www.freewebs.com/haverstockcreativedesigns
Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada |
https://www.framenook.com
Arnold, Maryland |
www.prism-studios.org
Lexington, Kentucky |
www.framesofmind.biz
Louisville, Kentucky |
I might add that the framers in this list are
representatives of a wonderful group of intelligent and creative and
compassionate individuals that I have encountered in our online
framing forum - if you do have an occasion to use the services of any of
these fine framers please tell them I sent you! |
www.hollandframeshop.com
Holland, Ohio |
www.sanmateo.thegreatframeup.com
San Mateo, California |
www.frameandartgallery2.com
New Canaan, Connecticut |
www.getthepictureframing.com
Lincoln, Rhode Island |
www.framersworkshop.com
Berkeley, California |
www.arttaboret.com
Beaver, Pennsylvania |
www.ArtHausFraming.com
Plano, Texas |
www.MolokaiFrameShop.com
Molokai, Hawaii |
www.thegallery.us
Austell, Georgia |
www.fineartconserve.com
Vancouver, British
Columbia |
www.greatangles.com
Owensborough, Kentucky |
http://www.merlinmounts.co.uk/
Helston,
Cornwall, England, UK |
http://www.frames.uk.com/
Penzance, Cornwall, England, UK |
www.framedintatnuck.com
Worchester,
Massachusetts |
www.alexandriaartgallery.com
Land O' Lakes, Florida |
www.thepetersgallery.ca
Calgary, Alberta |
www.innovaframe.com
Salon, Ohio |
www.framenation.com
Richmond, Virginia |
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