Armando's 2010 Show Season

Well, I thought that I would blog about Armando's shows as they happen or are about to happen rather than post the whole list as a schedule. He started the season off just right with a show close to home at the Eastern Shore Community College in Melfa on 02/27/10. It was a heritage celebration featuring local artists - watercolorist Diana Davis www.watercolorbydianadavis.com and famed folk artist Mary Onley (Mama Girl) to name a few. The new atrium was the perfect staging ground with all of its windows because the weather could not have been any more bright and cheerful and sunny. Everyone was in a spectacular mood.

The Main Street Gallery in Cambridge, MD www.cambridgemainstreet.com picked up Armando's work for the "Green show" which runs from March 5 - May 3, 2010. He begain incorporating recycled materials, such as glass and wood, into his pieces beginning last fall and it ties in quite nicely with the exhibit.

The Spring Arts & Crafts show at the Virginia Beach Convention Center ran from 03/19-03/21/2010 and between the Shamrock Marathon and the Mary Kay cosmetics conference it was hard to believe that everyone could be accommodated but they were and it was an overall success.

















Coming up this month:

Daffodil Festival on Chincoteague, VA, www.esvaflowerhomeandgardenshow.com/

East Beach, Norfolk VA, www.eastbeachnorfolk.com/news/events.php

Armando in the Equinest Magazine

What a surprise when Paige emailed asking to interview Armando for a widely read print magazine for equestrians. When asked whether or not he was a horse lover, he responded that he became one vicariously after having met a million dollar black Fresian stallion in Richmond.

I think this interview about Armando's horseshoe nail jewelry sealed it!

www.theequinest.com/armando-suarez/

Armando on YouTube

Busy, busy days - shows, travel, making jewelry stock!!!

Well, Armando finally made it on the tube and I don’t mean the tele. Internet jewelry radio talk show host, Mona Hair, spent an hour with him talking about everything from his hippy days on the art scene to why he named some of his pieces after a cat. Thanks Mona!

Check it out on:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWlAu6Orve0

Be back soon,
Koko

Where in the world is Armando's Jewelry?

People have been asking us where to find Armando's horseshoe nail jewelry in shops and such. I thought this might be a good place to highlight some of the unusual studios that are home to Armando's work. Be sure to come visit us.
~Thanks, Koko

Gallery Onancock
8 North Street
Onancock, Virginia
(757) 787-3136

Small Town - Big Art
An eclectic mix of women and art
Shore residents Roz Anderson, Phyllis Ward and Roxanne Wolf combine the works of local artists with their own travel collections to create an unusually unique, if not unprecedented, gallery experience.





Bishop's Stock
202 W. Green Street
Snowhill, Maryland
(410) 632-3555

On the site of a 19th century livery stable. Ann & Randy Coates showcase the work of local Delmarva artists in a unique and exciting setting with upscale sophistication.



"Art for Discerning Collectors"

The Riverview Gallery
1 High Street in Portsmouth, Virginia
(757) 397-3207

owner operated by artists Wayne Potrafka and Arlene Kramer Lampman.

The 'Fab' "O" Gallery in Onancock!

Three amazing women: Roz, Phyllis & Rox, are behind the elegantly understated neon “O” that glows in the picture window at 8 North Street in Onancock. While it’s clearly meant to stand for the “O” in Onancock, it’s just as easy to see it as short for “Ohh!” or “Ooh” because that’s what everyone’s reaction to the place is. It is as captivating and charming as the 3 who run it and Armando is thrilled to have his work represented there along with so many other Eastern Shore artists and artisans.

Their hours are Wednesday – Saturday: 10-4 and Sundays from 12-4pm.
757-787-3136
Info@galleryonancock.com

What is it with Armando and that 1979 Volkswagen Van?

A picture is definitely worth more than one thousand ninety seven words in this case. He thinks this photo was taken somewhere between 1974 and 1979 (he’s the one on the right in the beret, by the way.)
P.S. Armando still uses a coffee pot like this for his Bustelo coffee in the mornings. Some things really do never change!

A lot of people say that the 70s were the best of times for them and when he finally found the time to travel, that didn’t necessarily mean that he was determined to cross only physical borders. What’s wrong with a little time travel?

In honor of his new - old van, Armando has started on a new line of Peace Sign Jewelry. Come see it and celebrate your wild years.

Come see us with the new van at the shows,
KoKo

Not Your Grandmother’s Brooch ...

Tis the season of conspicuous jewelry and more is more when it comes right down to it.

Worn in multiples (like 3 from Mom’s archives) or unusual placements - closing a cami or a wrap - these become instant outfit updaters.

OR …

Wear one important piece like Armando’s newest 'Koko' (see left) that, by the way, slips easily onto a chain to convert to a pendant when your mood swings

AND

then go crazy with a bracelet like 'Pastis' (see below).

Holiday Joy,
Koko