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Facebook

I'm now on Facebook! Look for
"Toni Young - Eclectic Me"

DVD/eBook Release!

Two of my artworks are included in a new eBook and DVD being released this month:

"A Walk Into Abstracts -
How Did They Do That?"

From the web site:

"This book is a massive collection of techniques and ideas from 58 nationally recognized abstract artists and 108 pieces of artwork. It is like being in their studio peering over their shoulder as they create another masterpiece."

Read all about it at:

http://www.awalkintoabstracts.com

Exhibit

Brighthouse Networks Exhibit I will be exhibiting 10 paintings at the new Brighthouse Networks regional headquarters from February through August 2010. Brighthouse Networks 700 Carillon Parkway Suite 1 St. Petersburg, FL

New Studio Space

I have a NEW STUDIO!!

Stirling Artist Studios
730 Broadway
Suite 200, Studio #6 (Second Floor)
Dunedin, FL
http://www.stirlingartstudios.com

The Stirling Artist Studios are located at the corner of
Broadway and Main St. in downtown Dunedin.

Landfillart, Inc.

I was recently invited to become part of a project that embraces my passion for giving new life to discarded objects. The Landfillart project is a collection of 1041 artists from 51 different countries. Each artist was asked to transform a metal hubcap. Visit the Landfillart.org web site to learn more about the project and to see the finished works of art as they roll in.

I do not know where the Idea came from, but I have learned along the way: don't ask, just go with it !!!! It really all came together easily - like when your painting and you feel as if the painting pretty much painted itself (I love that feeling!) As a GREEN ARTIST I felted a true connection with wanting to tell a story and look into the future. If things don't change, will the eggs be different in the future? (There are bits and pieces of found items in the eggs instead of babies.) Will the only birds seen by the children in the future be photographs? (The nest is made of plastic bags and other throw a way items.) The shells of the eggs are papier mache using words from around the world (indicating that this is a world problem). The light works!!! It represents the light bulb going off: "Oh! I get it!! We NEED to do something !!!! YES ...we need change !!!" That's just a little of the thought that went in to the the project, and the best part is that it's made from 100 per cent recycled items, too!!! Right down to the light bulb!! It also turned into a family affair. Two of my friends agreed to have their faces melted together for mother earth, my son-in-law melted them together, my granddaughter (ALLY) drew the bird which is on the card hanging from the nest. My daughter kept them all on task, and my sweet hubby (my #1 supporter!!!) drilled holes, found wire and kept ME on task ...Thanks everyone !!!!
The finished piece is on the Landfillart Project web site: Go to: http://www.landfillart.org/index-3.html and search for Young. The pieces are listed alphabetically by the artists' last names.