Inside The Studio Of Lisa Ludwig A Whimsical, Vibrant Artist And Designer At The Farmington Valley Arts Center, Avon, CT

Lisa Ludwig Brings An Exciting Collection Of Artwork To The Farmington Valleys Arts Center  

There is nothing like charging up the creative juices by having a new artist lease space next  door to your art studio. Several artists were eyeing Studio 8B on the second floor of The Farmington Valley Arts Center. But it is Avon, CT  artist Lisa Ludwig who is has just moved into this great studio which was the home to Bob Noreika for decades.

Studios become available at The Farmington Valley Arts Center in spurts and Lisa arrived just at the right time as Bob's old studio was now available clean and freshly painted.  The studio had great vibes and  was ready for new energy and ideas. Lisa brought exactly what every art center hopes for, enthusiasm, exciting work and a studio and collection of work which will attract lots of visitors.

Lisa Ludwig: Interior Redesign Industry Specialist

Lisa, a certified Interior Home Staging Specialist, graduated from Syracuse University with a BFA in Surface Pattern Design. She has spent many years in the home design industry and excels at creating attractive and affordable environments using found  objects,  antiques, collectibles and vibrant color combinations. Her design business goes under the name Double L Decor. She is also an accomplished painter and textile artist.

Mixing Vintage Furnishings And Storage With Contemporary Style In An Art Studio 

Lisa Ludwig's studio is a piece of artwork in of itself. She has successfully mixed vintage furnishings with contemporary styles to create a warm yet current setting for her whimsical and colorful paintings, collages and assemblages. Lisa enjoys painting abstracts especially florals as well as seascapes, landscapes and fantasy designs. When visiting her art studio you wil also find lots of still life props such as gorgeous fresh flower arrangements and colorful glass which accent her artwork.

Creative Ways To Store Art Supplies Decorate Your Art Studio Using Vintage Objects

Like many artists, Lisa, has come up with her own way to store paints, brushes ande art supplies.

An old wooden bar credenza  serves as a great storage unit  for supplies, books and magazines. Vintage industrial wooden drawers are used to keep paint tubes in. A glass high top patio table serves as her work table.  Ceiling to floor light weight decorative screens are used to establish different work centers creating room dividers.

An inviting sitting area in her front gallery space serves as a comfortable reception area for guests who visit her studio.

Visiting Lisa Ludwig's  Art Studio During Candle Opening Event, November 16th. 2012 

Be sure to visit Lisa's studio during the annual Candle Light 2012 opening event, Friday, November 16th from 6-9 pm at The Farmington Valley Arts Center. The Center will also be open the following day, Saturday, November 17th.  Lisa Ludwig is in studio 8b on the second floor of The Center which is home to two galleries, a gift shop, art classes and  twenty artist studios.

Candle Light Season 2012 At The Farmington Valley Arts Center

The Candle Light season is when the FVAC extends open house days inviting members of the community to visit artists in their studios, take part in special event and  workshops, shop for the holidays and visit the two galleries on site. To learn more about The Farmington Valley Arts Center  and a  calendar of events visit   http://www.artistsfvac.org/

For more information about Lisa Ludwig visit: http://www.artistsfvac.org/lisa-ludwig


C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. She is also the Editor of I Antique Online an actively growing internet based resource community for people who buy, sell or collect antiques, collectibles and art. You can find Dianne’s fabulous retro and vintage kitchen, home and cottage collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, a 22,000 feet antique emporium with an in-house retro café. To read more articles by C. Dianne Zweig click on this link: C. Dianne Zweig’s Blog Kitsch ‘n Stuff Email me at dianne@cdiannezweig.com Visit my website, CDianneZweig.com Dianne is a member of: The American Society of Journalists and Authors The Society of Professional Journalists

Chocol'Art Holiday Exhibit And Open Art Studios At The Farmington Valley Art Center, Avon, CT. December 10th, 2011, 10-4

Don't Miss Chocol'Art at The Farmington Valley Arts Center!

This Saturday Chocolate lovers will be in heaven as The Farmington Valley Arts Center is featuring free chocolate treats in each of the open art studios. The Farmington Valley Arts Center, just off Route 44 in Avon, CT is a wonderful complex which features studio artists, an ongoing community art school and two terrific galleries.

Visiting The Main Gallery At The Farmington Valley Arts Center

During the holidays, the gallery is also a holiday gift shop featuring artisans from all over New England. The gallery is simply gorgeous an d packed with festive artisan designed holiday gifts including, jewelry, textiles, pottery, glassware, collage, sculpture, photography, holidays cards, decorative accessories, paintings, serving pieces and more.

FVAC Art Studios To Visit

In the studios which are on two levels, will will see a nice selection of landscapes, abstracts, still life, sculpture, nature and animal art, portraits, photography, illustrations, cartoons, paper cuttings, etchings, mobiles and more .
Be sure to visit my Mixed Media Abstract Art studio 9B (second level). There will plenty of chocolate to sample.

Farmington Valley Arts Center

25 Arts Center Lane
Avon, CT
860-678-1867

C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. She is also the Editor of I Antique Online an actively growing internet based resource community for people who buy, sell or collect antiques, collectibles and art. You can find Dianne’s fabulous retro and vintage kitchen, home and cottage collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, a 22,000 feet antique emporium with an in-house retro café.To read more articles by C. Dianne Zweig click on this link: C. Dianne Zweig’s Blog Kitsch ‘n Stuff Email me at dianne@cdiannezweig.comVisit my website, CDianneZweig.comDianne is a member of:The American Society of Journalists and AuthorsThe Society of Professional Journalists

Coffee And Tea Collectibles Featured At The Coffee Trade Antiques, Avon, CT

Antiques And Fresh Roasted Coffee: A Great Combination

Coffee Trade Antiques in Avon, CT is a must visit for anyone who adores vintage coffee pots, teapots, teacups and related tea and coffee accessories.

Coffee Trade Antiques Is Located in A 100 Year Old Farm House

This charming antique store-cafe is in a 100 year old farm house located on Route 44 in the Farmington Valley region of Connecticut. Know for fresh roasted coffee, The Coffee Trade is a favorite gathering place for town residents who enjoy a full menu of delicious coffees and exotic teas.

German Probat Coffee Roaster

At The Coffee Trade, you will find a German Probat coffee roaster, which hums along as it slowly roasts and churns the beans to bring out the most desirable
characteristics of each the many wonderful coffees.

Loving that Coffee Aroma And Coffee And Tea Collectibles

Visitors to the cafe are lured in with the aroma of the giant roaster which is in full view in the front room. Several sitting areas are surrounded by antiques and collectibles displayed artfully by co-owner Joan.

Joan Nurtures Her Antiques

Joan nurtures the antique side of the business as well as co manages the cafe with her husband Dick.

Colorful Displays Of Antiques And Collectibles

As I have mentioned in other blog articles, Joan is amazing at creating attractive, colorful displays of antiques and collectibles. Over the years, I have learned a good deal from Joan . Joan is also the creative designer at The Salmon Brook Shop Antiques in Granby, CT. You will see Joan's signature displays at Salmon Brook, a multi-dealer shop.

Dining And Entertaining Collectibles

Back to the Coffee Trade Antiques.......this is a great place to visit when you are looking for fairly priced dining and entertaining accessories. With the holidays approaching as well as Wedding season, keep Coffee Trade Antiques in mind for serving pieces, cake plates, tea sets, decorative plates, creamers, sugar bowls, relish trays, glassware and china.

C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. She is also the Editor of I Antique Online an actively growing internet based resource community for people who buy, sell or collect antiques, collectibles and art. You can find Dianne’s fabulous retro and vintage kitchen, home and cottage collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, a 22,000 feet antique emporium with an in-house retro café.To read more articles by C. Dianne Zweig click on this link: C. Dianne Zweig’s Blog Kitsch ‘n Stuff Email me at dianne@cdiannezweig.comVisit my website, CDianneZweig.comDianne is a member of:The American Society of Journalists and AuthorsThe Society of Professional Journalists