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baby, it’s cold outside…
Just a few of C.L.E. Clothing’s newest knit hats pictured above, priced at $22 & currently available at our shop. While the weather outside is frigid, Small Screen Design’s might also help with your day to day hibernating with these CLE mugs and a tile-coaster to go with it.
Mugs: $24, Ohio Tile Coaster: $16
Suzanne Cofer-Encaustic Cleveland image blocks
Installed in our little shop now are CLEVELAND encaustic image blocks! Prior to the Cleveland blocks were Suzanne’s Tokyo influence blocks while she was teaching there but it’s such a neat concept for photographers and photography lovers that I thought Cleveland shots would be a lovely addition to anyone’s home who’s an avid, Cleveland lover. She was mentioned this month on iheartcleveland.com’s blog in which they featured “13-days of Giveaways” during December, and one of her blocks were included in the project. I’m thinking about the “Cocoa, Milk, Sugar” block for myself, just because it’ll be a reminder to get my cocoa fix at my favorite Malley’s location on my way to work every day!
Blowing out the Candles!
We are proud to announce that NATIVE has been open a year to this day. We want to give thanks to everyone who has been involved from day one and most especially, our customers!
Thank you all for your support, Cleveland!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS,
NATIVE CREW
Featured Artist: Branden Vondrak
Each four framed acrylic paintings are now available at NATIVE for the holidays:
30.5″x21″Paintings: $300
24″x15.5″ Prints: $20/ea.
“I am a Cleveland native, Tremont resident and 2010 BFA Visual Communication Design graduate from Kent State University. I’ve been painting since 2005 and have shown in multiple venues in Ohio since 2007. As an artist, I have always been drawn to the allure of Street Art, the directness of Pop Art and the honesty of the found object. My current artistic intent centers around the representation of cultural icons in a flattened impressionistic painterly approach. I choose objects that either I have shared a history with, or have a strong social context. Ultimately, I have no defined prerequisites for image creation although, color and shape will ultimately dictate my judgement. “
“I am also very much inspired by the sign painters and poster artists from the early to mid century. I try to imagine my images in the public context where they are not only utilitarian but also curious and inviting. I strive to create a uniquely human graphic that is free of digital perfection. There is no use of underdrawings to guide me as I enjoy the unpredictable result. My work is created as a still life in which I paint directly from sight and build images through layers of translucent acrylic washes. I encourage the fluidity of the medium and showcase my process by allowing textural marks and transparency to bring depth into the work. I push myself to produce a painting that looks like the object while also embracing the uncertainty and my own hand. My current painting influences, such as Wayne Thiebaud and Larry Rivers, come from the Pop Modern Era.”
Walk All Over Waterloo–11/12/11
NATIVE will be making a batch of hot apple cider for this Saturday’s “Walk All Over Waterloo”. It’ll warm you right up while you shop and we’re pouring cups ’til it’s gone!
For more information about the event, please check out the Waterloo Arts District events page on Facebook-here
Featured Artist: Jennie Ossentjuk Fine Art
Posted are just a few of the several photographs currently on display at NATIVE. Dimensions on photos are 10″ x 15″, matted and backed for a 16″ x 20″ frame. Accompanying the 7 Cleveland photographs, are greeting cards with the same images for those Cleveland transplants that live far away but want a special reminder of where their from! Cards are $6.95. Prints are $60.
“Jennie Ossentjuk began spending time regularly in Cleveland via visits with her best friend, an Ashtabula native, and instantly fell in love with the friendliness and fun atmophere she found. During a Thanksgiving family trip in 2010, Jennie felt that photographing the city in Black and White really brought out the quiet mellowness of late autumn when a chill was in the air and the beloved landmarks and vistas were a nice contrast to the summer excitement which brought so many to the waterfront. “
Happy Halloween from NATIVE
T-shirt worn in photo is designed by CLE Clothing Co. and available at our shop.
Have a safe & spooky weekend everybody!
NATIVE will be open regular hours!
Updated Store Photos! Fall 2011
Available now in brown and re-stocked in black! Unisex Crew, Sizes XS-2X. Snatch one while they last for that special someone this holiday season!
The “Heart of it all” crews are back in stock again and available in three different colors. AWESOME!
Cynde Hujarski is back at it again, only this time, with Sterling Ohio Necklaces. Yes, please.
Limited Edition Love OHIO Browns Hoodies by C.L.E. Clothing Co.
SHOP LOCAL. SHOP NATIVE-Cleveland.
