The Animated Palette

Here are the Don Bachardy Buttons: On the left is a button commemorating the opening of his show on self portraits at the Craig Krull Gallery - http://www.re-title.com/exhibitions/CraigKrullGallery.asp  On the right the missing Jon Swihart Potluck button.

John Nava presented at potluck #35 on February 11, 2006. I knew it would be a special button, because while reveiwing his work (link) I noticed he used buttons on his Neo Icon Series figures. I first met John later at the L.A. Cathedral where his unbelievable tapestries hang. I introduced myself as “The button Guy” and we shared a nice informal conversation. Buttons can also be a simple pleasure.

The first button given at Swihart’s featured Enzia Farrell. She is #34 on the list and gave her presentation on January 7, 2006. The button idea is simple, give everyone an image of the artist and their name so that they could remember who presented, when they presented and what their art was about. They have become collectables, very much like baseball cards.

Hi all,

I am pleased to have many supportive people offer me advise on the site development. I have done my best to make some excellent changes. One is that it is easier to link to the store. It is more descriptive and user friendly. I hope I hear more and more ideas for improvement, cause I like how the site is taking shape. I also got my first online order, “Thank you Aunt Millie!”. There has been interest in retail as well, so lets keep our fingers crossed. If you have time take a look at the site and let me know what you think.

Also here is the Swihart button for this Saturday. Tony Pro is an amazing artist who will be presenting his artwork on Saturday. Its the 64th presentation. Here is a link to Tony’s site. Maybe I’ll see you there.

Talk to you soon,

Eric