Sorraia Studios http://www.sorraiastudios.com Fine Art Painting & Hand Built Furniture Tue, 15 May 2012 21:40:04 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Much Ado about Sawdust & Wood Scraps http://www.sorraiastudios.com/2012/much-ado-about-sawdust-wood-scraps/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=much-ado-about-sawdust-wood-scraps http://www.sorraiastudios.com/2012/much-ado-about-sawdust-wood-scraps/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:40 +0000 Clint http://www.sorraiastudios.com/?p=519

Much Ado about Sawdust & Wood Scraps

Ok, so Shakespeare would probably take offense at my stealing his line, but I needed something to get your attention! I’ve got an interesting question and perhaps an opportunity for one of you. As you can probably imagine a furniture … Continue reading →

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Mr. Wild Wyatt: An Update

As you can see in the picture, our buddy Mr. Wyatt is doing very well since his emergency surgery last month. We’re supposed to keep him quiet for 3-4 more weeks, but frankly I think that is going to be … Continue reading →

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Right Out of The Whiting Forest

This little wine or spirits cellaret is the result of a project the Midland Center for the Arts (MCFTA) proposed a little over 6 years ago. The original plan was for area wood workers to have an opportunity to work … Continue reading →

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ArtPrize 2012 is coming!

Can you believe it? “ArtPrize 2012 already?” you might be thinking, and the answer is a big “yes!” What? You don’t know what ArtPrize is? ArtPrize is one of the richest art show/events in the country, with over $250,000 in … Continue reading →

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Wyatt’s Big Adventure – Medical Dovetails

As you may know we have two studio buddies, Miss Dakota Sioux and Mr. Wild Wyatt. Both are Golden Retrievers and both are very silly even on their worst days. Dakota is 3 years old and Wyatt just celebrated his … Continue reading →

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How We Work – Video Ideas

Well I went and did it! “What” you ask “did you do, Clint?” I finally broke down and bought a nice Cannon HD video camera so I can try my hand at producing some videos. These videos would help you … Continue reading →

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You Don’t Need a Bazillion Dollars to Own Art

It happened again today. While showing an acquaintance our website on my trusty iPad she commented, “Oh it’s all so beautiful, I’d love to have one of those (as she pointed to one of Jodie’s paintings) but I could never … Continue reading →

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Metamorphic Desk Project

Currently we have a very unique piece underway in the shop! First a little background… During the early years of the 19th century, metamorphic furniture was very popular. Metamorphic furniture actually changed from one form to another, a bit like … Continue reading →

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Quality and Ethics – Lost Concepts?

Is it just me or have we lost quality in our daily lives? For example; I was talking with a client on my cell phone and found that in spite of the great folks at Apple’s best efforts, I was … Continue reading →

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Sometimes You’re the Windshield, Sometimes You’re the Bug!

Have you ever had one of those days or weeks where it seems everything goes wrong? You know, when everything you touch just crumbles in your hands? I’m afraid Jodie has just had that week! Most people probably don’t know … Continue reading →

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