Link Love! (switching from Discussion to Forum on FB)

Dear Friends,
As you may know, I love to support my fellow artists and small business owners by giving a place for you to drop all your links on my Facebook Discussion Page.  However lately, FB has removed this option.  Boo :(

Coliseum, Rome - print by bleuherron

However thanks to a handy tip from my Etisan friend,  Carrie of BagalioPaintings I've discovered the new Forum APP which can be used in the same way.

Here is the Link to click on where you can share all your business links on my Face book Business Fan page (which is now at 4,000 Musies and growing!):
http://tinyurl.com/cn7lkfu

Crowd - painting by SydnorWorks

If you would like to set up the Forum APP on your own page, here is the Link:
http://tinyurl.com/cn7lkfu

So come on over, join the Musies and keep spreading the Link Love!  Thank you for you support, and also for supporting other small business with handmade products.  :)

Tribal Soul Collection - Fall/Winter 2011

This season I was inspired by not only the fire and ice themes of the Runway, but by the dream of Africa, from the icy, snow-capped summit of Kilamanjaro to the stretching plains of the Serengeti. 

There is something so alluring and primal about the land: watercolor skies of amber gold and fiery orange or cobalt blue, as well as the wild beauty that is the zebra just visible in the shadows, or the rustling from a stealthy leopard on the prowl…  

 The amazing Maasai tribe, with their finely and exquisitely-patterned garments and hand-woven, beaded jewelry, are renowned for their artisanship and were a particular source of inspiration. I just loved the strands of bright necklaces draped over their bodies and their bold use of color—whites, blues and reds representing peace, water and bravery.

This intense energy resonated with me while creating each piece in my latest, luxury scarf collection and challenged me to do more detailed and intricate line work.  I hope this translates into a sense of beauty and strength for the women who will wear each of these new scarves. 

TRIBAL SOUL COLLECTION

Now is the time to invest in a striking, decadent statement piece for Fall from Muse Silk Paintings. 

Click HERE to shop the new Collection today!

Thinking about Momma - a few dates to remember

One of the most thoughtful and unique gifts to the art and fashion lover in your life is a hand painted silk scarf.  It even becomes more special if it has been custom made just for her.  Mother’s Day will be here before you know it (May 8^th), so just sending you a friendly reminder about timing :)

"Shady Bouquet"

Although I do love creating special, custom pieces, please keep in mind that newly designed, custom scarves can be quite time intensive due to the creative process.  Here is a great example of a past custom project which illustrates the process from sketch concept to final scarf HERE. My schedule is filling up quickly right now so I just wanted to post a few dates (for U.S. residents) to remember in case you are considering placing an order and would like to have it in time for Mother’s Day.

silk scarves on frames drying in studio

1. April 3^rd – Custom Request deadline (This is for a completely new design that I have never painted before)  If you would like to see some of the custom scarves I have painted, please visit my Flickr albums HERE and HERE.  To view even more photos of Sold and Custom pieces, please visit my Facebook Fan page and browse the photo albums HERE. 

2.  April 10^th – Recreation Request deadline (This is if you want something quite similar to a piece I have already sold or maybe in a different color)  To browse sold pieces on Etsy click HERE.  

3. April 24^th – Etsy order deadline – please order before this date in order to guarantee on time, U.S. domestic delivery for Mother's Day.  Shop our new Spring/Summer Collection HERE and our new Transitions Collection HERE to see my latest available pieces!

Don't be late like the White Rabbit, or you might not get your scarf in time!  Please contact Angel any time to discuss details for a custom order or timing for International orders at arscarves@hotmail.com

"White Rabbit" (always late for a date)

 Here are a few testimonials from some of my customers who have made their Mom’s and Grandmothers so happy with a Muse scarf!

“Absolutely stunning! My grandmother LOVED her scarf for Mother's Day, MUSE!!!! She was in tears as the gorgeous scarf brought her enormous joy. You never cease to make people happy and feel special; your designs embrace pure BEAUTY~ Thank YOU so much for another wonderful shopping experience at MuseSilkPaintings. I sincerely can't (ever) get or have enough! Your talent is above and beyond and my family and I are so proud to own and wear your scarves with utmost honor.”

“I bought this beautiful scarf for my mom on her birthday, and she loved it. Service was wonderful as well. Seller was very attentive and super sweet; she wrote a card with my message and made the package look lovely. Also, it arrived promptly. Love!”

To read ALL customer feedback from my Etsy store, click HERE. 

gift wrapped scarves ready to ship

When you order a scarf from Muse Silk Paintings, not only do you receive a beautiful, hand painted scarf, but it also comes with complimentary shipping, gift wrapping, an extra gift and a hand written card.  Shop Muse Silk Paintings TODAY and let me help you put a big smile on her face this Mother's Day!