Blue Moon Atelier Journal

Blue Moon Atelier Journal tag:www.marylayton.net,2007-06-23:/journal//1 2008-10-20T21:12:44Z Miscellaneous ramblings: rants, random thoughts, artwork in-progress, recipes, and other bits of lint from the mind of an artist. Movable Type Publishing Platform 4.0-beta3-20070619 Newsletter - Autumn 2008 tag:www.marylayton.net,2008:/journal//1.234 2008-10-20T21:12:44Z 2008-10-20T21:12:44Z

Newsletter 20 October 2008 Greetings! Here's the latest news from Blue Moon Atelier: New Products: New licensed products are now available featuring Mary's artwork. Paper Dreams Gifts has created beautiful keepsake journals, boxed photo albums, and note pad sets...

Marys http://www.marylayton.net Blue Moon Atelier - The Art of Mary Layton

20 October 2008

Greetings!

Here's the latest news from Blue Moon Atelier:

New Products:
New licensed products are now available featuring Mary's artwork. Paper Dreams Gifts has created beautiful keepsake journals, boxed photo albums, and note pad sets - these lovely items are hand crafted in the US from exotic hand made papers. Visit the Journals catalogue page to see the current offerings. Mystic Memories introduces the Mary Layton Collection - hand-blended, Earth-friendly, vegan-friendly, and cruelty-free fragrance oils and mineral makeup! The artist's favourite scents are noted in the fragrance description - visit the Perfumes/Makeup page to view.

New Artwork:

Here is a tiny sneak peek at Mary's Hallowe'en/Samhain artwork in progress. The ink is dry and Mary has started the painting process so check the web site in a few days for the finished painting!

Faerie Magazine Drawing
See the latest issue of Faerie Magazine (Autumn 2008) for a chance to win a set of Yule cards featuring Mary's artwork. Mary's Yule Cards are one of her most popular products, and now Faerie Magazine is having a drawing for a set of the 2008 Yule Card Collection! See page 13 to learn how to enter the drawing.

Special Offer:
Newsletter e-mail subscribers receive special offers and discounts - visit http://www.marylayton.net/newsletter.php if you would like to receive the newsletter (and special offers) via email.

"Bask in the moonlight,
commune with the animals,
and dance with the faeries!"

Blue Moon Atelier - The artwork of Mary Layton
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Watch this space (and/or the newsletter list, if you're on it) for some wonderful new products. I have recently signed two new licensing contracts and will be débuting the new items on the web site soon (a hint - they're all about dreams and mysticalness)! They'll be making their first appearance tomorrow at Eclectic By Nature in Greensboro, NC - so if you're in the area, come on by! I'll also have some new 'bespoke' necklaces tomorrow - one of a kind embellished cameo necklaces with Swarovski crystals, and other fine enhancements. If there are any left after the show, I'll offer them on the web site; and if not, I may have to design some more!
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'Yesterday, whilst paying for the shopping, the checkout girl said something that sounded like 'Oh, Zen yer fae', which had me wondering 'how did she know I was an artist, and, does this mean I should be painting Buddhist Faeries?'. As it turns out, what she said was 'Oh, it's Senior Day', which resulted in an 11 dollar discount on our groceries and much gasting of flabber as Grahams and I realized she'd pegged him for an old codger (I was certain she must have thought I was just his young nurse or something like). And then, as if Karma thought I needed a bit of a 'don't get shirty' jab, I went to the eye doctor today for my yearly exam only to be diagnosed with Presbyopia - which doesn't mean I've got religion all of a sudden, but instead that my near vision's going a bit squirrely and I am now in need of a prescription of bi-focals! Karma wanted even more of a laugh at my expense though - I looked up Presbyopia online and found a Wikipedia article that explains that the word is derived from the Greek 'presby' meaning 'old person'.'

My sister-in-law, found this highly amusing, as I thought she would. However...she's not far from 40 herself, bless.

I need a lie-down.
]]> Support PZ Myers! tag:www.marylayton.net,2008:/journal//1.231 2008-07-11T15:26:35Z 2008-07-11T15:26:35Z

Please, any secularists and right-thinking Christians, have a look at PZ Myers' latest blog, and send a message of support as asked:http://scienceblogs.com/pharyngula/2008/07/fight_back_against_bill_donohu.phpAll this stems from PZ's post about a bloke who didn't eat a communion wafer, but popped it into...

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http://scienceblogs.com/pharyngula/2008/07/fight_back_against_bill_donohu.php

All this stems from PZ's post about a bloke who didn't eat a communion wafer, but popped it into his pocket and walked out with it instead. He's gotten death threats, has been accused of a hate crime (so, it's acceptable to eat, and later poo out the Eucharist, just don't walk out of church with it?), and as PZ says, 'it's a frackin' cracker'. I don't know why the bloke didn't consume it - maybe he's on a diet or something, but the church's over-reaction is astounding. And now, because PZ's pointed out how idiotic that over-reaction is, he is being subject to death threats, and a campaign to have him fired from his post at the University of Minnesota. The original post can be found here:

http://scienceblogs.com/pharyngula/2008/07/its_a_goddamned_cracker.php
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Marys http://www.marylayton.net Blue Moon Atelier - The Art of Mary Layton

29 March 2008

Greetings!

Here's the latest news from Blue Moon Atelier:

New Artwork:

Mary's latest artwork includes 'Queen of Hearts', inspired (and modeled) by popular photo-stock artist Lockstock, and three Yule-themed artworks, 'Sugar Plum Faery' and - previously only available as Ellen Million Graphics exclusives - 'The Holly and The Ivy' and 'Christmas Rose'. These works can be seen in the Fantasy gallery. Also new - artwork created for the cover of a collection of short stories called "Life Flash" by Tara Ard - 'Egret Lake' is new in the Landscape gallery.

Sketches:

Visit the Sketches gallery for peeks at new works-in-progress!

Special Offer:
Newsletter subscribers are taking advantage of our Spring sale! Why not sign up for the Blue Moon Atelier newsletter (announcements only - we hate spam too!) - just head to the Newsletter page to subscribe, and you can receive subscriber discounts too!

"Bask in the moonlight,
commune with the animals,
and dance with the faeries!"

Blue Moon Atelier - The artwork of Mary Layton
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Here's a sneak peak:

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Newsletter 17 August 2007 Greetings! Here's the latest from the Blue Moon Atelier: Second Life!: We are pleased to announce the opening of a virtual gallery in Second Life! The virtual gallery/shoppe is located in the quaint market square...

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17 August 2007

Greetings!

Here's the latest from the Blue Moon Atelier:

Second Life!:

We are pleased to announce the opening of a virtual gallery in Second Life! The virtual gallery/shoppe is located in the quaint market square of beautiful Brythony Isle (SL location: 115,96,27). Those of you familiar with Second Life will be pleased to know that you can now 'purchase' virtual framed prints of Mary's artwork for your SL home or business. Also available are faery-themed furnishings, with more to come soon. Within the next few weeks, you will be able to purchase virtual representations of clothing and faery wings based on Mary's paintings for your SL avatar.

While you're in the market, you'll also find official SL gallery/shoppes for Brigid Ashwood, Jasmine Becket-Griffith, Renee Biertempfel, Amy Brown, Selina Fenech, Jessica Galbreth, Deborah Grieves, Jane Starr Weils, Louise Scott, Mystical Masks, and more added almost daily. Brythony Isle is also the official SL home of Faery Magazine.

If you are unfamiliar with Second Life, we invite you to visit the SL website at http://www.secondlife.com to learn more. You can create an account and download the software for free.

Meet 'n' Greet!:

On Saturday, 18 August 2007, Brythony Isle will have it's first official meet 'n' greet, open to all. Confirmed Brythony artists attending as of this email include Brigid Ashwood, Renee Biertempfel, Mary Layton, and more! Come visit with us at Brythony Castle (SL location: 208,40,53). Festivities start at 4pm Linden (Pacific) time, which translates into 7pm Eastern and midnight British Summer Time.

Mary's SL alter-ego, Elizabeth Burleigh:

Brythony Isle Overview:

"Bask in the moonlight,
commune with the animals,
and dance with the faeries!"

Blue Moon Atelier - The artwork of Mary Layton
http://www.marylayton.net ]]> Hanging out in Second Life tag:www.marylayton.net,2007:/journal//1.227 2007-07-26T01:45:39Z 2007-07-26T01:45:39Z

Here's my alter ego hanging out in Brythony in Second Life - I took this snapshot after a bit of 'retail therapy' at Angela Jarman's SL shop:In other news, I got my copy of 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows'...

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In other news, I got my copy of 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' today! It took this long because I'd ordered it from Amazon UK. Still, it only took 3 business days from England. I recently sent a package via airmail to my sister-in-law and it took over a week to get there. I'd say Royal Mail's a bit better on Airmail than the US Post Office is.

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I'm afraid to go out! I'm afraid to surf teh internetz! I pre-ordered my copy of 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' from Amazon UK (because I wanted the original version - not the sometimes-altered US version), so I won't...

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To pass the time, I've started re-reading 'Half-blood Prince', but will be finished with it well before my 'Deathly Hallows' arrives. The temptation is, of course, to go out and buy a copy locally, but that'd be a bit frivolous with my galleons, wouldn't it! Must...try...to...resist!! ]]> Phone woes and Potter whoas tag:www.marylayton.net,2007:/journal//1.225 2007-07-15T02:08:38Z 2007-07-21T02:25:46Z

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I went to see the latest Harry Potter flick today - 'Order of the Phoenix'. Marvelous film. Lots of eye candy (effects-wise, although I'll admit Rickman/Isaacs/Thewlis/Oldman were easy on the mince pies). Fairly true to the book, some bits left out, others altered a twinge, but close enough for jazz. I had the misfortune of being sat next to a 'huhter'...she was a tweeny who not only tended to laugh at inappropriate times, but didn't laugh so much as go 'huh-huh-huh-huh-huh'. Not in the Beavis and Butthead stylee, but sort of as if she were being repeatedly bonked in the belly, forcing the air out of her, like. Then, her Dad's cell phone went off...tosser. And, they left rubbish all over the floor...slobs.

I've been arting - currently working on something rather more detailed than usual, in the watercolour department. Watercolour can be a cruel mistress. I hope to have it finished in the next day or so, as the muse is bombarding me with ideas currently, and she's getting impatient!
]]> I just finished installing Movable Type 4! tag:www.marylayton.net,2007:/journal//1.1 2007-06-23T20:57:27Z 2007-06-23T20:57:27Z

Welcome to my new blog powered by Movable Type 4. This is the first post on my blog and was created for me automatically when I finished the installation process. But that is ok, because I will soon be creating...

http:// Welcome to my new blog powered by Movable Type 4. This is the first post on my blog and was created for me automatically when I finished the installation process. But that is ok, because I will soon be creating posts of my own! Oi, Mr Sandman! tag:www.marylayton.net,2007:/journal//1.224 2007-06-15T20:42:39Z 2007-06-15T20:42:39Z

I've never been into comic books much. I've read the occasional one found lying around the house (probably my brother's), or I may have purchased an interesting one on a whim with my weekly allowance money, but otherwise, I've not...

http:// The Absolute Sandman Vol. 1, the first of a four-volume set - this one containing issues 1-20 with bonus materials - initial concepts and proposals and the like. I nearly pulled a back muscle when I lifted the box. Good grief, I thought - have they sent me a brick as well?! Indeed, they had not sent me a brick, but instead, I opened the box to reveal a huge hardbound volume with exquisite cover art inside a sturdy cardboard slipcase. It was as if I'd just been handed an ancient (albeit, very well-preserved) volume of magic - not to be viewed by the novice, but a tome of spellbinding visions fit only for the most devout. My heart skipped a beat. Strange tingling sensations travelled from the cover through my fingers. I opened the cover and became enrapt by the text and images that greeted me. I find I am having a most difficult time drawing myself away from this book. Just coming to the computer to type this has been a challenge. So,

'...if you need me, me and Neil'll be hanging out with the Dream King'*

*From Tori Amos's 'Tear In Your Hand']]> Would you like to have a discount? Well, you can't. tag:www.marylayton.net,2007:/journal//1.223 2007-05-29T10:25:45Z 2007-05-29T10:25:45Z

So, my husband stopped by Home Depot yesterday to pick up supplies for our latest gardening project. At the checkout, the cashier asked him if he was a Veteran, as they were offering a discount to Veterans in honour of...

http:// So, my husband stopped by Home Depot yesterday to pick up supplies for our latest gardening project. At the checkout, the cashier asked him if he was a Veteran, as they were offering a discount to Veterans in honour of Memorial Day. Graham, who is a Veteran of Desert Storm by way of the British Army replied 'Yes, I am; however not of the American Forces'. So, she made him pay full price! She lives! tag:www.marylayton.net,2007:/journal//1.222 2007-02-28T12:13:11Z 2007-02-28T12:13:11Z

Hello all! Sorry to have not kept up with posting regularly like I promised. I've been busy. And lazy. :D I finished getting the new jewellery page for my site ready and loaded. Here's a teaser: I'm having a 20%...

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I'm having a 20% off sale currently - and there are also some 'seconds' at a ridiculously low price. Check 'em out here: http://www.marylayton.net/jewellery.php. I also updated the look of the website - I think it's much more stream-lined and classier looking than my previous design. In other news - I went to a bread-baking course a few Saturdays ago. My husband got me a book for Yule called The Bread Baker's Apprentice: Mastering the Art of Extraordinary Bread by Peter Reinhart. It just so happens that Mr Reinhart teaches at Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte and was offering a 1-day course based on the book, so we got up at 5 am to get ready and my husband chauffered me to the course while he went off to explore the Raptor Center! A nice day out was had by all! Today, I've got to get back to some 'day job' duties. The new stationery catalogue has arrived, and Luna Grove Designs needs updating!]]> February Newsletter tag:www.marylayton.net,2007:/journal//1.221 2007-02-27T12:24:09Z 2007-02-27T12:24:09Z

Newsletter 26 February 2007 Greetings! Here's the latest from the Blue Moon Atelier: New Jewellery!: Now available are a selection of pendants featuring Mary's artwork. These beautifully crafted necklaces of wearable art feature a sturdy lobster-claw clasp closure, soft...

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26 February 2007

Greetings!

Here's the latest from the Blue Moon Atelier:

New Jewellery!:

Now available are a selection of pendants featuring Mary's artwork. These beautifully crafted necklaces of wearable art feature a sturdy lobster-claw clasp closure, soft silky cord, and velvet backing. They are available with or without coordinating accent beads. Visit the Jewellery Gallery to view the collections. The pendants will be available to ship by 5 March 2007 and if you pre-order now, you will receive 20% the retail price!
Also - we have a Special Offer for Newsletter Subscribers - order any of the pendants (including 'seconds') and you will receive a free 5x7" print of the original artwork featured on the pendant. Just type 'Newsletter Subscriber' in the comments field at the bottom of the checkout form, and we'll take care of the rest!

"Bask in the moonlight,
commune with the animals,
and dance with the faeries!"

Blue Moon Atelier - The artwork of Mary Layton
http://www.marylayton.net]]>