tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28582510444209026512024-02-18T18:10:41.076-08:00ali with an 'i'ali kurzejahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14975440006993044383noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858251044420902651.post-109758015992746282016-06-12T12:59:00.000-07:002016-06-12T12:59:01.391-07:00#artvsartist<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />ali kurzejahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14975440006993044383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858251044420902651.post-59567790322993990322016-05-15T12:41:00.000-07:002016-05-15T20:34:43.070-07:00warm wishes show at urban orchid<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: 12.8px; text-align: center;">I have my very first solo show at Hingetown's </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/UrbanOrchid" style="font-size: 12.8px; text-align: center;" target="_blank">Urban Orchid</a><span style="font-size: 12.8px; text-align: center;">, from May 6th-June 2nd! Below are some photos from my opening reception!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful arrangement crafted by the talented Urban Orchid team, sent by a special someone to remind me of Florida! I've been feeling home sick with all of the chilly weather.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> Matching my Bohemian ensemble to my art!</td></tr>
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<br />ali kurzejahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14975440006993044383noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858251044420902651.post-49057500178833614912016-05-15T11:39:00.000-07:002016-05-18T09:55:36.238-07:00northern nicaragua 2016<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I had the incredible opportunity to travel to Northern Nicaragua this past January and participate in the <a href="http://surfwithamigas.com/" target="_blank">Surf With Amigas</a> surf and yoga retreat! Above is a peek at some of the essentials from my packing list. <a href="https://akelasurf.com/" target="_blank">Akela Surf</a> had just released these super cute surf shorts, featuring my artwork! It was fun to see my design come to life on swimwear, as well as have the liberty to test it out in action!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I had the pleasure of meeting new friends from all over the world, including Australia, Slovakia, Venezuela, Barcelona, Canada, and every time zone of the US! Despite our vast backgrounds, everyone united over their love of surfing. The surfers ranged from beginner to intermediate level (with former competitive coaches), so it was a great opportunity to push myself out of my comfort zone! As you can see above, we had quite the quiver! I rode a thick short board and switched to a funboard once my arms turned to noodles!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just minutes from my bed awaited this beautiful, warm, and uncrowded surf at Manzana, Chinandega.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yours truly, going backside on a cute one!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A lovely historic church I passed while exploring Leon, Nicaragua.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kim, myself, Emily, and Hilary riding on the "people mover" on our way to dinner.</td></tr>
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<br />ali kurzejahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14975440006993044383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858251044420902651.post-14896128954501904742016-03-07T16:42:00.002-08:002016-03-07T17:34:42.541-08:00opening reception!Thanks to everyone who came out and supported the local arts at the <a href="http://theclevelandcollection.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Cleveland Collection Gallery</a> show! What a huge success! Here's a look at the opening reception! The show will remain on view through the end of March.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This historic Hingetown property houses the new gallery front.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The newly renovated Cleveland Collection Gallery.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Happy artists: Erin Guido, Brian Wilse, Ali Kurzeja, & Billy Delfs</td></tr>
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<br />ali kurzejahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14975440006993044383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858251044420902651.post-3263564731104479632016-03-04T09:55:00.002-08:002016-03-07T16:30:52.745-08:00cleveland collection gallery showI will be debuting this little lady at the Cleveland Collection Gallery tonight in a group show! The opening reception is from 6-9pm. Please swing by, say hello, and grab a drink! Other talented artists include: Margaret Kimball, Joel Miller, Brian Jasinski, Brian Wilse, Erin Guido, Rich Bogart, and Stephen Yusko. Special thanks to Billy Delfs for curating and organizing the event!<br />
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ali kurzejahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14975440006993044383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858251044420902651.post-66659238637752984762016-02-14T15:19:00.000-08:002016-02-14T15:29:16.467-08:00happy valentine's day!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />ali kurzejahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14975440006993044383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858251044420902651.post-78234471805506181752015-12-16T13:24:00.000-08:002015-12-16T16:55:41.999-08:00minted print now available!My award winning print, <i>Meet You There, </i>is now available for sale on <a href="http://www.minted.com/product/wall-art-prints/MIN-GK2-GNA/meet-you-there" target="_blank">Minted</a>! Just in time for Christmas!<br />
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ali kurzejahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14975440006993044383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858251044420902651.post-1041816601836013482015-12-05T16:45:00.000-08:002015-12-05T16:47:38.450-08:00loose floralWorking on a new floral print based on a technique I learned in Helen Dealtry's workshop. First, I wet my paper down & dropped in colorful ink washes. Once it dried, I spontaneously painted the black negative space to define the drawing. It was both liberating & intimidating to work without a preliminary pencil drawing. Lots of happy accidents & not so happy accidents!<br />
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I couldn't be more excited! I just received the first prototype bikini top from my <a href="http://akelasurf.com/pages/ali-kurzeja" target="_blank">Akela Surf Flamingo print collection</a>! I had the pleasure of taking it for a spin on my last surf trip to Southern California! Many thanks to the awesome <a href="http://akelasurf.com/" target="_blank">Akela Surf </a>family!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ali Kurzeja wearing the Marilyn top from her Akela Surf Flamingo collection after a surf in Cardiff.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Akela Surf Ali Kurzeja collection "Marilyn" top.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ali Kurzeja's Akela Surf Flamingo print</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A peek from the Akela Surf catalog!</td></tr>
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I had the pleasure of traveling to Brooklyn, NY to take a floral painting workshop with lovely and talented artist <a href="http://wokinggirldesigns.com/" target="_blank">Helen Dealtry</a>! The class worked on experimenting with different ink painting techniques. It was fun to loosen up and paint intuitively, without laying in my pencil drawing first. My favorite piece of advice Helen offered was, "If you make a mistake just keep going! The more you try to to fix it the more attention will be drawn to it!" Below are some photos from the workshop.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Helen's beautiful ink and gouache paintings.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our pretty studio space with fresh flowers and mimosas!</td></tr>
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ali kurzejahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14975440006993044383noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858251044420902651.post-8241939140369266162015-10-26T15:24:00.003-07:002015-11-04T20:41:58.519-08:00american greetingsOne of the best parts of being an illustrator is getting to play around with different styles and techniques and explore all of the different sides of my personality as an artist. Here is a little hot sheet of some of my favorite designs I have created and conceptualized for American Greetings.<br />
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ali kurzejahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14975440006993044383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858251044420902651.post-24949107464971248372015-10-01T09:23:00.002-07:002015-10-01T09:24:22.444-07:001st place minted winner!I have some very exciting news to share! I received first place in the <a href="http://www.minted.com/design-rating/404499" target="_blank">Minted For Art's Sake Design Challenge</a>! Below my piece is pictured along with the other top contestants. Congratulations to all of the participating artists and thank you to everyone who rated my piece!<br />
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ali kurzejahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14975440006993044383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858251044420902651.post-79506314494775379412015-08-19T15:26:00.000-07:002015-08-19T15:26:14.163-07:00garden party fine art show<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This past Spring I had the pleasure of participating in a group show entitled <i>Garden Party</i>, with my two dear and very talented artist friends, <a href="http://clairemojher.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Claire Mojher Delucca</a> and <a href="http://madebyperrin.com/" target="_blank">Lisa Perrin</a> (please see our poster at the bottom of the post)! Below are the pieces I created for our show!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>hello love, </i>8"x10", mixed media, by Ali Kurzeja </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Bloom Where You Are Planted, </i>8" X 10", mixed media by Ali Kurzeja</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Yellow Finch</i>, 5" X 7", mixed media, by Ali Kurzeja</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>A Garden of Waves</i>, 8" X 10", mixed media, by Ali Kurzeja</td></tr>
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<br />ali kurzejahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14975440006993044383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858251044420902651.post-37936255886130634382015-07-19T13:10:00.000-07:002015-07-20T06:50:10.262-07:00"meet you there" seascape painting on minted.com<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">1- Tell us about yourself: Where are you from? Where do you currently live? Tell us about some of your hobbies and passions.</span></strong><br /> </div>
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I grew up in the beautiful beach town of Sarasota, Florida where I became interested in art and surfing at a young age. My memories of turquoise waters and vivid green surroundings serve as great inspiration in my art. I enjoy painting nature and using colorful palettes that echo the feel of my coastal home. I studied illustration at Ringling College of Art & Design. Upon graduation I received the opportunity to work as a professional illustrator at a large studio in the Midwest. Having never seen snow, I was hesitant about the relocation. However, I decided to embrace the adventure and made the move to Cleveland, Ohio. I soon found myself amongst a small, but welcoming surf community on Lake Erie. I invested in a thick wetsuit and a snowboard for the off-season. I now spend my days creating colorful artwork, riding snowy hills, and catching chilly lake waves with wonderful newfound friends. I visit Florida often to recharge and soak up sunny days, and when I can't catch a flight home a hot yoga session will sometimes do the trick!</div>
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I found out about Akela Surf through Instagram. I stumbled upon Victoria Jones' beautiful textile design, which then led me to the brand's homepage.<br /><br />Akela Surf has made a huge impact on my life! I worked at a beach shop selling swimwear when I was a teenager. I always admired the textile designs I saw in the store and dreamed of one day creating my own. Akela Surf has made that dream a reality!</div>
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<strong>3 - What does art mean to you?</strong><br /><br />I believe art is an expression of one's self. Whether I'm creating art for myself or a client, my personality becomes interwoven with the project. In some ways, making commercial art is quite similar to making a sandwich. There are expected ingredients defining the structure, but the chef chooses particular spices, colors, and textures to add. In the same manner an artist interprets directions to create a design. My background and personal preferences have the opportunity to come into play and create something uniquely specific to me.</div>
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<strong>4 Can you describe the feeling of drawing to us? </strong><br /><br />Beginning a drawing and staring at a blank page can often be the most intimidating part of the design process for me. I tend to create multiple sketches on tracing paper, then cut and reposition layouts several times. Once I establish a composition and begin adding color I start to flow into the blissful state of creating.<br /><br /><strong>5 - What are your future plans and goals?</strong><br /><br />I plan to continue creating artwork, with a focus on fashion/textile design, as well as fine art. I would also like to travel! I have seen so little of the world and would love to broaden my horizons, particularly to warm surfy locations!<br /><br /><strong>6- Who and what inspire you?</strong><br /><br />I've always been inspired by my environment. My mother was an interior designer and filled our home with fresh orchids, tropical botanical prints, and my father's watercolor paintings. All of these components have subconsciously snuck their way into my work. I am also influenced by an eclectic group of artists, including Gustav Klimt, Alphonse Mucha, Bernie Fuchs, David Downton, Helen Dealtry, Annie Everingham, Luli Sanchez, Luki O'Keefe, and all of my talented studio mates in Cleveland! I would be remiss if I didn't mention Pinterest also!</div>
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<strong>7 - What do you like the most about being an artist and surfer?</strong><br /><br />As for me, art and surfing go hand in hand. Sitting on my board, seeing the horizon blend into the sky makes me want to paint, and dipping my paintbrush into a palette of vibrant colors make me want to surf. I feel incredibly lucky to do both.<br /><br /><br /><strong>8- Anything you will like to share with us?</strong><br />Yes! Please check out more of my art at: www.alikurzeja.com (and on my instagram account: @ali.kurzeja).</div>
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ali kurzejahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14975440006993044383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858251044420902651.post-84577179260926558132015-01-24T13:11:00.001-08:002015-09-08T10:07:08.510-07:00akela surf flamingo surf wear!Here is my final design to be featured on <a href="http://akelasurf.com/" target="_blank">Akela Surf </a>'s 2015 summer line! I also included fashion designer Annie Gange's swim wear mock up. I can't wait to surf in it! Many thanks to Annie & Servio of Akela Surf! What a great team to work with!<br />
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ali kurzejahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14975440006993044383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858251044420902651.post-46208812744781562212015-01-24T12:14:00.000-08:002015-03-07T10:53:02.222-08:00akela surf flamingo printI'm debuting my new flamingo and floral pattern for<a href="http://akelasurf.com/" target="_blank"> Akela Surf</a>! It will be used on their 2015 summer line of surf wear and bikinis! I couldn't be more excited! These are my first color versions, soft and vintage inspired. More to come on the next post!<br />
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ali kurzejahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14975440006993044383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858251044420902651.post-51605183024688569432015-01-12T20:29:00.001-08:002015-01-12T20:29:59.151-08:00printsource nyc january 2015I'm super excited to be showing my work at <a href="http://www.printsourcenewyork.com/" target="_blank">Printsource NYC</a> tomorrow! Here's a look at my new textile collections.<br />
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<br />ali kurzejahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14975440006993044383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858251044420902651.post-86981248700671275762014-12-19T18:29:00.000-08:002014-12-19T18:29:13.545-08:00holiday bunny<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Happy Holidays Everyone! Here is my new postcard for <a href="http://www.printsourcenewyork.com/" target="_blank">Printsource</a> NYC's January show!</td></tr>
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<br />ali kurzejahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14975440006993044383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858251044420902651.post-17640890850554111552014-11-12T15:21:00.000-08:002014-11-12T15:21:48.947-08:00flamingoHere's a sneak peek of a tropical pattern in the works for <a href="http://akelasurf.com/" target="_blank">Akela Surf</a>!<br />
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<br />ali kurzejahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14975440006993044383noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858251044420902651.post-49114573435876789472014-10-05T19:32:00.000-07:002014-10-13T10:02:20.173-07:00surf photo journalingWhen I first moved to the Midwest, I was pretty devastated to leave behind the coast & beach culture I loved so dearly. Upon moving to Cleveland, I was enthralled to meet a small group of like-minded surfers. Yes, <i>Ohioan</i> surfers! We formed our own little community and<i> The Wagner Surf Club </i>was born. Each Spring we take an annual trip to Southern California to catch some waves and fill up on burritos. Below are a few photos I scrapbooked together of our escapades. More to come soon! <i>All photos by moi, unless otherwise mentioned. </i>To learn more about Cleveland surfers check out the award winning film, <i><a href="http://outofplacemovie.com/" target="_blank">Out of Place</a>.</i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: justify;"><i>Clockwise:</i> <b>1.</b> Yours truly getting worked <i>(photo by <a href="http://www.mikelembke.com/" target="_blank">Mike Lembke</a>)</i><b> 2</b>. Desert flowers<b> 3. </b>Vince Labbe and his stylish ways <b>4.</b> Cardiff By the Sea</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: justify;"><i>Clockwise: </i><b>1.</b> Miss Ali Kurzeja <i>(photo by Marikate Workman)</i> <b>2. </b>Life Guard stand in Encinitas<b> 3.</b> Surfy Surfy window shopping <b>4.</b> Succulents </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Clockwise:</i> <b>1.</b> Catching my last ride in <b>2. </b>Marikate Workman and I about to head out <b>3.</b> Ranuncula <b>4. </b>Mk & I being kelp mermaid queens (<i>all photos by Scott Ditzenberger, except the flower of course)</i></td></tr>
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Here is the poster I created for Roxy Pro France! Check it out on <a href="http://www.enjoygram.com/aliwithani" target="_blank">Instagram</a>!</div>
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<br />ali kurzejahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14975440006993044383noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858251044420902651.post-74326565778360289552014-09-25T15:37:00.000-07:002015-11-04T20:35:59.481-08:0030!I don't know how August 22nd snuck up on me so fast! Cheers to a new year with sweet family & friends!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I painted this little beauty in watercolor for American Greetings! Turquoise frosting for the birthday girl, please!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is actually a vintage photo from Sarasota County's archival collection. I may have altered it just a tad for my purposes. ;-)</td></tr>
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ali kurzejahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14975440006993044383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858251044420902651.post-86873390802760979662014-08-21T17:46:00.000-07:002014-10-09T16:03:50.745-07:00parisian floral textile prints<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Below is my textile collection I exhibited at last weeks's <a href="http://www.printsourcenewyork.com/" target="_blank">NYC Printsource </a>show. I'm really happy with how they turned out!<br />
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ali kurzejahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14975440006993044383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858251044420902651.post-6927343848899733102014-08-21T17:22:00.000-07:002014-10-09T16:04:02.787-07:00pattern peek<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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