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Mermaid Sighting: More Fabulous Art!

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What do we love more than anything? OK, mermaids, that’s true…but besides that? COLOR! Around here at Mermaid Cottages, we just love colorful art, and when we see work like this…we can’t help but love it! These beautiful mermaids are the creations of artist Susanne Reisterer of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Susanne is a super talented lady and we just can’t get enough of her fun, funky artwork! Here’s what she had to say about her work:

“I love colorful, whimsical art! I tend to create highly patterned art. I try to keep my art light hearted and fun and I freely use dots because they remind me of laughter! I hope my art brings a smile to your face and delight to your day!”

Susanne's art is just fabulous!

It definitely makes us smile, Susanne! Your art fits the quirky, fun loving spirit of Tybee for sure!

Not only is Susanne a fabulous artist…as a middle school art teacher, she shares her creative spirit and talents daily with her students. Such an inspirational lady! Susanne has so much more wonderful work to browse and enjoy over at her shop, Summer House Gallery on Etsy, so make sure you visit her there! Beautiful art galore!

Have you seen a mermaid lately? If you have, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your sightings and stories to us at diane@mermaidcottages.com and let us share them with our readers. We can’t wait to hear from you! We’d also like to remind you all that Mermaid Cottages loves our Educators and Military! If you decide to book a stay with us, make sure you let us know you are a current or retired Educator or Military to receive our special discount to show our appreciation for everything you do!

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Mermaids in Our Midst: Laurel Johns and Grey Dog Studio

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Around here, one thing we love more than just about anything is amazing artwork! We love filling our cottages with the work of local and regional artists, and we are always on the lookout for fabulous creations. One of our favorite Georgia artists is Laurel Johns and her Grey Dog Studio!

Laurel makes hand crafted sea glass and stained glass artwork, as well as wonderfully unique functional pieces, like night lights, home decor, and utensils! She is super talented, making the fact that she was named the 2010 Artist of the Year at the 15th Annual Arts in the Park in Belfast, Maine no surprise! She, her work, and her home have also been featured in Water’s Edge magazine (check out the article here)!

Laurel has spent most of her life on the Georgia coast and attended the University of Georgia in Athens. She initially intended to study biology, but instead, followed her “heart and grades” and switched her studies to the arts, where she formally trained in painting, sculpture, and jewelry making.

Laurel first began her work in stained glass in Athens, and though she still paints, she feels glass allows her to more freely express her love of color and light. She had no idea when she started working with glass that it would one day become her business. “I just started making things that I enjoyed looking at.” Then, she says, it occurred to her that others might enjoy as well. And of course…we do! Each piece Laurel crafts is hand-constructed and no two are alike. We adore her coastal inspired style and unique work!

Laurel is also a fellow dog lover (check out our Beach Bum Biscuits post about her pups here) and works under the watchful eyes of her beloved Weimaraners, Tucker and Oliver. Laurel, her husband, Tucker and Oliver make their home on Hird Island here on the Georgia coast, and also spend their summers in Tenants Harbor, Maine. For more information about Laurel and her art, make sure to visit the Grey Dog Studio website! Brower her Collections tab and fall in love! You can also follow Grey Dog Studio on Facebook, and even purchase Laurel’s work online at her Grey Dog Studio Esty shop! We have fallen in love with Laurel’s art, and we are just sure you will, too!

 

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Mermaid Sighting: Mermaid Art of Karen Howard

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Have you seen the art of Karen Howard? Well, if you haven’t, you are in for a treat! Karen lives in Northern California. In her worlds,”way out on the edge of this continent.” Her work is wonderfully worn and seaside inspired, and we think its just fabulous! Her hand carved mixed media pieces run the gamot from birds all the way to angels…but our absolute favorites are the mermaids!

 

These hand carved beauties are available over at Karen's shop, make sure to browse all of her amazing work!

Just look at that! I love how each of them has their very own unique, quirky personality. Karen’s whimsical art had us at hello! Make sure you check out all of her work overat her shop, Folk Art by Karen Howard. We guarauntee you will fall in love! She also has gallery pieces you will loveat the ART my ROCK shop as well!

Have you seen a mermaid? Well, keep your camera handy, because they are everywhere! We’d love to hear about your sightings. Please, email your pictures and stories to diane@mermaidcottages.com and your mermaid could be the next featured mermaid sighting! We can’t wait to hear your you!

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Mermaid Sighting: Mermaid Doll

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So…Etsy is very addictive! While browsing the loads and loads of beautiful handmade goodies on the site, I came across this awesome mermaid doll!

Isn’t she fabulous? Well, she is Sara VanSeabiscuits the Whimsical Mermaid…a beautiful handmande doll in the Sugar Cookie Dolls Etsy shop! I just love her hair and her joyous smile, so I had to share! Make sure you check out the rest of the shop too, because there are a few more mermaids in there!

Have you seen a mermaid lately? We’d love to hear about it! Please send your sightings and a little info about them to diane@mermaidcottages.com. We’d love to share them with everyone right here on our blog!

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Live Like a Local: Art and Wine Fun!

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April has gotten off to a running start here on Tybee! There’s so much going on, your head will spin. The fun isn’t waiting for the weekend either! It starts tonight, in fact!

One of our favorite island artists, Rebecca Rice, is teaching a class tonight at the Tybee Arts Center. Art materials, snacks, and beverages will be provided, so all you need is a creative spirit! The class is $40 per person, with $5 being donated to the Historic Tybee Post Theater, and participants will create an original 9×12 inch painting to take home and enjoy. The Tybee Arts Center is at 7 Cedarwood Avenue. If you would like more information, please call 912-786-5920 or go to the Tybee Arts Association website!

The good times continue through the weekend with the 3rd Annual Tybee Wine Festival! The festival will be April 15th and 17th, 3 to 7 p.m., on the Tybee Lighthouse grounds. This year, there will be a Grand Tasting event as well as an Evening of Oysters and Wine at Marlin Monroe’s at Beachcolony! The festival will wrap up April 17th with the special Champagne at the Chapel, held at the newly opened Tybee Wedding Chapel!

Don’t miss a minute of the fabulous festivities…proceeds benefit the effort to restore the Historic Tybee Post Theater. What better reason is there to enjoy great wine with good friends? Tickets for these events are available right now, but they are limited, so get yours today! You can purchase your tickets and get more information one each event over on the Tybee Wine Festival website. We can’t wait, hope to see you there!

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