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Friday, June 26, 2015 6-9PM

Pawtucket Armory • 172 Exchange Street • Pawtucket, RI BEING PART OF A COMMUNITY OF MAKERS Maker & Vendor Booths - Inspirational Speakers - Food - Drink - Music - Raffles Rhode Island Creative Magazine’s Annual Makers Event is brought to you this year in a collaboration with TOJ Design Studio, LLC and Sponsored by Ocean State Printers.

from the founder

“What began as my passion to share the unique attributes of our state’s creative arts industry, has turned into a thriving business and movement. Our multiple digital platforms now include business leaders seeking to expand their advertising dollar and opportunities, and have connected freelancers with their next job, while promoting educational events for industry veterans and students. We have reinvented and advanced the knowledge and influence of the creative arts in our community and everyday lives using a combination of digital and traditional media. In turn, our success has resulted in deepening our market reach and strengthening the appreciation and enjoyment the public receives through the creative arts.”

Rhode Island Creative Magazine is proud to celebrate makers everywhere and will continue to support the Makers Event annually, in collaboration with its “Inspirational Speaker Series,” to celebrate and highlight their passions. This year, Rhode Island Creative Magazine has collaborated with yet another passionate maker, TOJ Design Studio, LLC to host this event. TOJ Design Studio, LLC located in Providence, is a freelance design company that assists artists of any medium in showcasing their work. They provide photography, digital artwork, and coordination of events to connect artists with the public.

The Makers Event is partially sponsored by Ocean State Printers (formerly Adams Printing) that has been in business since 1972.

Located in Pawtucket, they provide digital and offset printing along with design and marketing services.

Please join us on Friday, June 26th at the Pawtucket Armory in the heart of the creative city of Pawtucket, Rhode Island. We will gather a community of makers and feature works by several local artisans and craftsmen. See page 15 for all the details!

For the June issue, I wanted to educate and emphasize on what a “Maker” is and what it entails to be one. We have filled this issue with amazing insights on just that; Maker Movement, Supporting the Makers, and How Makers Can Make Their Creative Business Work. We have also highlighted some of our local artisans and craftsmen such as Grace D’Antuono of Cupcakes Against Cancer (pg. 8), Lukas Scheurer of Linkmount (pg. 26), Artiss Akarra of Eight Optics (pg. 12); and our very own Milissa DeFusco of Whimsical Wishes and Delightful Dreams (pg. 24) who provides us with monthly D.I.Y. projects!

I hope you enjoy our ninth issue of volume three and take some of these inspiring tips and motivating stories to let your inner creativity run wild! RICM will continue to do our best to help promote and share all the creative talent, events, and information here in RI. Think of this magazine as a great way to stay connected with the large array of social networks in RI’s unique creative community.

Sincerely,

Kimberly Sherman Leon KS Designs President & CEO Founder & President, Rhode Island Creative Magazine

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The official publication of KS Designs

June 2015 vol. 3 issue 9 Founder and President Kimberly Sherman Leon Assistant to the President Pnina Pressburger Assistant Editor/Writer Rob Mariani Assistant Secretary/Designer Regina Hogan Design Manager Lisa Malm Designers Lillian Ferranti Kate Hanley Panhia Lee Michael Ricci Contributing Writers Kim Celona John Prothero Josephine Eke Richard Austin Patricia Raskin Joseph Shansky Milissa DeFusco Devon Landis, Esq. Chef Ricardo Costa Ronald G. Shapiro Ph. D. Courtney Moody (Guest)

table of contents From the Founder Contributors I {Heart} Rhody Artist Interview Creative Calender

articles An Innovation Tsunami: What is a Maker?

Rhode Island: The State of the Arts!

Happy Birthday Cupcake!

In Depth Copyright Maker Movement A Fashion Mobile Showroom Supporting the Makers How Makers Can Make Their Creative Business Work RI Hosts It’s First World Famous Watercolor Artists Exhibit The Long Road When Did You Back Up Your Computer?

Heirloom Teacups Summertime Seafood Linkmount: Do More With Your Phone

Rhode Island Creative Magazine Cranston, Rhode Island T: 401.440.3911 E: kim@ksdesignsri.com www.ricreativemag.com Follow @ricreativemag Facebook.com/ricreativemagazine All contents COPYRIGHT 2015 KS Designs and Rhode Island Creative Magazine. All rights reserved.

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Cover illustration was created by Tom Slater of Slater Design. Tom illustrated this custom designed cover to represent our 2014 June ‘Meet the Makers’ Issue. It has now become our official ‘Makers’ graphic for the Annual event and June cover design.

contributors

Joseph Shansky

Devon Landis, Esq.

Kim Celona

Milissa DeFusco

Ronald G. Shapiro Ph. D.

Founder and Creative Director of Shansky Works An advertising veteran for over 35 years, has produced national and regional award-winning work.

Joe is a creative director and all-around problem solver on a wide array of broadcast and print clients. Now as an independent creative director and founder of a network of multidiscipline practitioners, Joe brings his experience to bear for agencies and direct clients with concept development through production.

Arts & Entertainment Attorney Graduate of Roger Williams University School of Law with an undergraduate degree from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. She has her own private law practice based out of Bristol, Rhode Island that focuses primarily on helping creative clients whose lives and businesses deal with art, entertainment and media.

Prolific Artist and Writer for over 20 years. Educated in NYC, NY and Venice, Italy; Parsons School of Design (BFA) and New York University (MA), her life and art experiences are varied and extensive.

She has been active in the fields of illustration, fine art, photography, writing and art education. Presently, Kim is working on a photography and mixed media series entitled, “Purveying Beauty.”

Whimsical Wishes and Delightful Dreams With over 18 years experience in the design field, Milissa is a graduate from New England Institute of Technology with a degree in interior design. She enjoys every facet of design and art in her life and is an inspiring mixed media artist that supports many local non-profit organizations. She believes in giving back to the community to see someone smile. Her shop can be found on Esty for unique gifts for any occasion.

Independent Consultant and Speaker in Human Factors/Ergonomics (designing products, solutions, and services so that they will be easy for people to use), User Experience, Career Development, Learning, Leadership and Human Resources. Ron has had global or USA responsibility for managing technical learning, technical leadership, employee university education, career coaching, new employee orientation and coordinating human factors/ergonomics for IBM.

Richard Austin

Josephine Eke

John Prothero

Patricia Raskin, M. Ed Chef Ricardo Costa

Speaker of Success After a career as a corporate trainer and educator, and a lifetime of studying the “art of communication”, Richard founded his company “Speaking of Success”. He now provides individual coaching, workshops, and classes in public speaking, presentation skills, and other communication techniques.

Vice President, Design Intelligence, Sterling Brands is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design and has an MBA from Northeastern University. She has 20 years experience combining brand strategy, design and innovation with success in building multimillion dollar brands for companies like Estée Lauder, Mattel and Hasbro. Josephine also teaches in the Masters of Branding program at SVA and RISD/CE.

Over 30 years experience in the print industry which started with delivering jobs, bindery, traditional prepress, to account management and digital job production. His skills also run in the area of blog authorship, social media management, and lead generation and qualification of prospective clients.

Award-winning radio producer and small business owner, Coach and author.Producer and host of “Patricia Raskin Positive Living” on Saturdays from 3-6PM on WPRO, AM630/99.7FM, beginning it’s eighth year on WPRO. She is also an author, speaker and coach specializing in change and transition.

Personal Chef/ Cooking Show Host Professional Profile Culinary, nutrition working with families towards a healthier lifestyle.

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Create. Participate. Celebrate.

Music, art and spectacle converge in the Creative Capital

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“The maker of today has access to a world-wide community of knowledge, ideas, experience, and innovation..”

An Innovation Tsunami (What is a Maker?)

by Richard Austin Speaking of Success

Mankind has been making things for a long time. The first human tools date back at least 2.6 million years. In fact, the act of “making” is a big part of what put humans on the evolutionary path. We quickly progressed from tools to weapons (or maybe the weapons came first), to language, to mathematics, to agriculture, to the arts, and eventually to the stars. So, if we have always been “makers,” how is a “maker” in 2015 different from one in 1815?

The maker culture of today reminds me, in a small way, of the old apprenticeship system of “learning through doing.”

However, while an old-style apprenticeship was a relationship between the master and the student, today’s makers are not limited to learning from a single individual.

Today’s attraction of maker culture is characterized by less emphasis on formal education models, similar to the old apprenticeship system. As an alternative to what some see as a stifling (and costly) system filled with tedious and unnecessary subjects, the maker culture promotes informal networking and peer-to-peer led shared learning. This creates a new pathway for self-fulfillment, learning, and the spread of ideas. The term “maker,” as explained by Maker Media founder Dale Dougherty, “…conveys a sense of curiosity, adventure, and intellectual engagement… .”

The maker of today has access to a world-wide community of knowledge, ideas, experience, and innovation. With this “whole-earth” community, today’s maker can reach out into the constant information flow, concentrate, and then funnel what they need into their project. The advent of crowd-funding has provided a financing option for some makers that never before existed.

This new maker culture is founded on the principles of collaboration and open source creativity (software and hardware). Digitized, distributed manufacturing allows makers to quickly and easily source what they need. This “democratization” of tools and information has the capacity to eliminate (or at least minimize) the typical roadblocks or bottlenecks of traditional innovation.

The two milestones of the modern maker movement, as expressed by Charles Gantton the community resource website TweakTown, are Project Arduino and the rise of 3D printing. Project Arduino created an open-source electronics platform based on easy-to-use hardware and software, while the maturation of 3D printing has allowed ideas to take physical form. With this access to sophisticated technology, makers can inexpensively create whatever it is they come up with, merging traditional pursuits with advanced machinery. The technological revolution has made possible the accelerated growth of the maker movement.

Much like the counterculture movements of the 1960s, today’s maker frequently focuses on healthy food, sustainability, environmentalism, and local needs. What differentiates them is that today’s makers embrace and rely on technology, while the 1960’s counterculture groups shunned it.

The Maker Movement Manifesto, as imagined by Mark Hatch (in his book of the same name) centers on nine principles: Make, share, give, learn, tool-up, play, participate, support, and change. If you have an idea, start making it, share it, and give it away. Keep learning, find the tools you need, and don’t forget to play. Participate in other makers’ projects, support them, and embrace change. It seems to me that this formula, if followed, will create a tsunami of innovation that will continue to gather momentum. I don’t think we should stand in the way.

For more information or to get involved, contact a local maker organization. The Southcoast Makers Meetup meets in New Bedford, MA, and the Rhode Island Makers, Microcontrollers & Robotics Meetup meets in Warwick, RI.

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Welcome to the 53rd Wickford Art Festival Visit one of New England’s longest running, outdoor, fine art festivals!

Saturday July 11, 2015 ~ 10 am to 6 pm Sunday July 12, 2015 ~ 10 am to 5 pm

Since 1962, the Wickford Art Association (WAA) has promoted the Wickford Art Festival. This juried, fine art festival features over 200 artists creating in oil, acrylic, mixed media, glass, drawing, etching, sculpture (metal, clay, wood, etc.,) photography, modern ink, fiber, and more.

Admission is free!

As you browse the many tents filled with beautiful artwork, you will also enjoy this outdoor fine art festival setting on the streets of historic Wickford Village. Eclectic shops and classic homes line the streets as you stroll through the seaside village, meeting the artists and seeking out exceptional artwork to purchase.

Wickford is a “walking friendly” village that makes it easy for young families, the elderly, and people with mobility impairments to enjoy the festival.

Stop by our Scholarship Fund tent to purchase Scholarship Raffle tickets and help fund next year’s winners!

The raffle proceeds support the 2016 Scholarship Fund. WAA awards $5,000 in cash scholarships ($2,500, $1,500 and $1,000) to three talented RI public high-school seniors who will be attending college.

To find out more about the Wickford Art Festival or the Wickford Art Association, call (401) 294-6840 or visit the WAA website at www.wickfordart.org.

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RICM: As a high-school student, you officially started the Cupcakes Against Cancer (CAC) project in March of 2013. What drove you to take it on and bring it to this level? What motivated you?

An interview with 18 year-old Grace D’Antuono, founder of Cupcakes Against Cancer

by Joseph Shansky

“People have come up to me and thanked me for what I’m doing. It really makes a difference. That’s what keeps me going.”

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GRACE: I never had an immediate family member battle cancer if that’s what you mean. I did have friends and relatives who did. I found the website for the American Cancer Society and decided to help in some way. Being a high-school student kind of limited me, but I ended up choosing the American Cancer Society because their motto is, ‘Celebrate more birthdays.’ What better way to celebrate than with a cake or a cupcake, so my mom and little sister pitched right in, and Cupcakes Against Cancer (CAC) was launched. All my products are made by a certified food safety manager in a licensed commercial kitchen, and it has grown amazingly in two years.

The most common requests I get from friends are for Chocolate Oreo and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. My personal favorites are Carrot Cake and Coconut. I am so grateful to all the people who have supported my efforts. People have come up to me and thanked me for what I’m doing. It really makes a difference.

That’s what keeps me going.

volunteers and contributors do you have to make this work?

GRACE: I only have two unpaid volunteers plus my mom and my little sister. My biggest helper is Paul DiBiase, the owner of the bakery where I do my baking, and he is a lifesaver. He donates his commercial kitchen Great Harvest Bread Company free of charge to my cause. Of course, I bring my own ingredients, but I wouldn’t be able to get anything done without his help.

RICM: Having founded a nonprofit organization “Cupcakes Against Cancer,” where do you see yourself in five years from now? What are your future goals?

GRACE: I will be attending Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire, majoring in International Relations paired with Poly Sci. I’m hoping to go into other global nonprofit efforts but not through the form of Cupcakes Against Cancer. Unfortunately, this organization will be ending as I enter college. The grant from Youth Services America late last summer gave me the opportunity to produce the cookbook “Recipes For Hope.”

RICM: How did you come up with developing your recipe book “Recipes For Hope” and why? How can we get a copy?

RICM: Having been a student in high school, being involved in your extracurricular activities, and becoming an entrepreneur, how did you balance it all? What kept you going?

GRACE: Well, I certainly had to sharpen my time management skills.

But really, I just needed to prioritize my classes, my afterschool activities and my baking. It wasn’t as difficult as it sounds. I had met so many survivors in my experiences with Cupcakes Against Cancer, and they were just really inspiring. They had terrible experiences, but they were really happy and had a positive attitude.

RICM: What does your team consist of? How many members,

GRACE: My recipe book came about simply because friends and relatives asked me for the recipes of the cupcakes I was making.

So I decided to make the book, but also included notes and quotes from cancer survivors and families of cancer survivors to remind those that are reading the recipes why the book exists to begin with.

If people are interested in purchasing a copy of my cookbook, it is available on Amazon.com.

RICM: How excited are you to be part of the (RI Creative Magazine’s) Makers Event and learn that a portion of the proceeds of all donations will go to your charity?

YOU TUBE facebook cupcakesagainstcancer Instagram @cupcakesAgainstcancer

GRACE: Oh my gosh! I am so excited to have been chosen to participate in the Makers Event, especially so because of the opportunity to receive a portion of the donations from the event. I never imagined that this kind of thing could happen. I am so thankful to Kimberly Sherman Leon, the Publisher of RI Creative Magazine, for helping me publicize my work and my cause.

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C opyright In Depth

by Devon Landis, Esq. Art & Entertainment Attorney

Last month, I mentioned that a person will obtain copyright protection in a piece of art/work once it is put into a fixed medium.

However, it would be a disservice to let the conversation end there, because there is much more to copyrights than just that. Although to be clear, the information here is by no means exhaustive.

What is a copyright? Copyright laws are federal laws that afford protection for original works of authorship that have been fixed in a tangible medium of expression.

A copyright actually entitles the copyright holder to these separate and exclusive rights: • Make copies of the work • Make derivative works • Sell, transfer, rent, lend, lease • Display or perform As mentioned in my previous article, although copyright protection is automatic, real protection and benefits, especially those that professionals are seeking, only comes with registering the work with the U.S. Copyright Office:

The Benefits of Copyright Registration 1. You cannot actually sue in federal court for copyright infringement without having first tried to register your work.

(You need a certificate of registration or rejection of an application). Yes, you can do this after copyright infringement has occurred. But then you would have to deal with that while also dealing with a potential lawsuit, not to mention missing out on all of the additional benefits below.

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Attorney fees can rack up when you have to go to court and fight an infringement case; for many people, it almost makes it cost-prohibitive to even enact a lawsuit. So to be able to seek attorney fees to be paid by the other party is huge.

3. Registration puts the public “on notice” that your work is copyrighted by making it available on copyright search catalogs.

2. If it is registered within the first three months of publication or before infringement has occurred, the copyright holder can seek statutory damages and attorney fees to be paid by the other party.

4. This “notice” also helps meet the legal burden of proof for ownership if registered within five years from publication.

Statutory damages are very different than a regular monetary award in a lawsuit. Statutory damages are the amount that is dictated by the law (the payout can be anywhere from $750 up to $150,000 per copyright infringement depending on how willful the infringement is). This is instead of the court determining (through calculations) what your actual degree of harm was and what the defendants’ profits were.

Disclaimer: This is for informational purposes only and not exhaustive of all aspects of the law on this topic. It is not to be considered legal advice on any particular set of facts or circumstances. You should contact an attorney for advice on specific legal problems.

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The typical filing fee is only $35.00, and many copyright claims can be filed online at www.copyright.gov/eco.

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maker movement

by John Prothero Prothero Press

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ociety is digital. We have our digital devices that allow us to do anything from post on social media, to shop for groceries. We can stream content, such as “House of Cards” on Netflix, or reruns of “Glee” on Hulu Plus. Very little in our lives is untouched by the electronic and digital age.

But in all of this, there is a growing interest in “Making” – essentially, returning to the crafts lifestyle that 100 years ago WAS how things were done. You have many variations of this return to “Making,” whether it’s organic food growth, sustenance farming, paper making, custom furniture, or the exploration of alternative (meaning old) photographic methods that use – what was it called? – Film! And the artisan community is growing now with individuals who find great sources of self-expression, and even income, with this return to “Making” and craft.

Print, too, has been finding a rebirth in this area, with many small print shops sprouting up that specialize in letterpress printing, which involves hand-setting type and applying ink and paper one sheet at a time.

Ironically, Instagram is full of these letterpress printers, and the images of the work they create and the means in which they create it are exciting to see. Print can also be part of the “Maker” movement as well, in that it can blend these growing areas of “Making” with its own artisanship and craft. So, in the spirit of creativity and joint partnership, let’s look at some of the areas where artisans can use print to promote their brand.

business cards - In the “Maker” world, creating a

business card that doesn’t look like you ordered it from some online service is the first good impression you can make. Letterpress allows for printing on thick paper stocks that can be textured, giving your card a very tactile feel. You can also ask for embossing or debossing, which can raise or lower the type, creating a sense of dimension.

Instead of having the standard 3.5” x 2” cards, make them square. Or die cut the card so that it isn’t rectangular. Use papers that are colored, such as the Neenah Environment line, which comes in very thick cover weight as well. Just make sure that whatever you do is unique, as it may even become a keepsake.

stationery

- As with the business cards, find a paper that is unique, perhaps colored or textured, and have your logo or name letterpressed on the sheet. Perhaps get into the habit of hand-writing your letters, or use a font that gives the impression of being handwritten. I’d be disappointed if an artisan sent me a letter that uses unique paper or has a design in it, and they’d picked the font Arial

for the copy. Get matching envelopes with your logo embossed on the flap. The idea is to create that sense of uniqueness from every touchpoint you make with your clients or prospective clients.

promotional mailers or publications - Mohawk

has a wonderful series being printed right now that is part of the “Maker” movement. They use their more tactile and textured papers to highlight the product they sell - unique paper. You as a “Maker” can use textured paper for mailings, brochures, or even simple newsletters. Most textured papers have surfaces that can run through digital presses, so creating a simple newsletter, or even personalized mail pieces, is possible. If you do mail something, make sure you check with the post office to guarantee that what you wish to mail will, in fact, mail!

Print, particularly letterpress printing, can be a powerful ally for artisans in the “Maker” movement.

I encourage you to find letterpress printers in your area, and begin a collaborative relationship with them, perhaps allowing both of you to help the other promote your respective services.

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A Fashion

mobile showroom After perfecting his talents designing sunglasses and swimwear, Rhode Island-based designer Artiss Akarra and his brand Eight Optics and Swim are now revolutionizing the entire consumer experience.

by Courtney Moody

rtiss Akarra was born and raised in South Florida, and received a full scholarship to Rhode Island School of Design. Initially planning to specialize in painting and graphic design, a 3D design course sparked his interest in industrial design and manufacturing. This eventually evolved into a specialized interest in apparel and accessory design.

While working as a freelance designer for corporations, he took the leap at the age of 24 to launch Eight Optics and Swim. Its purpose is to create luxury items that are accessible, easily incorporated into everyday life, and that allow women to embrace and accentuate their bodies while expressing themselves through fashion. The brand builds its collections based on eight characteristics of “the every-woman”: Angelic, Legendary, Lover, Fighter, Rebel, Thinker, Philosopher, and Pioneer.

Artiss Akarra’s current focus of the brand is on eyewear and swimwear, with plans to branch into other lifestyle categories in the future. Their mobile showroom is a truck that has been kitted out with dressing

rooms and storage racks. Akarra aims to create

a new intimacy in the shopping experience

by providing the consumer with a “trunk

show vibe,” encouraging them to browse

an entire collection in all sizes and colors.

Shoppers will be able to try on and

purchase items right from the truck.

Sold-out items can be ordered at an

on-board kiosk for next-day delivery.

Eight Optics and Swim Mobile Showroom will take part in the Rhode Island Creative Magazine’s “Annual Makers Event” on June 26th. Artiss will be one of the three inspiring speakers that evening. As a new Maker to RI, he will share his entrepreneurial story and allow attendees the opportunity to explore the mobile showroom.

Eight Optics and Swim will also be hitting the road, making the rounds Monday through Thursday to provide storeowners with the opportunity to browse the collection for retail in their own stores.

On Fridays, Akarra is expecting to park the truck in downtown Providence, and on Saturdays and Sundays, he plans to anchor it by the beaches. In addition to this schedule, the truck will also be available to attend private functions, or public events such as fund-raisers or fairs.

What does apparel in a mobile bring you? Fashion on the go!

credits Photos, Models & Volunteers Madison Peck, Model – Heartland Modeling Agency Sydney Morin, Model – Heartland Modeling Agency Colin Peck, Model Nicholas Centofanti – Stylist Artiss Akarra – Designer Gary Fikes – photographer Lauren Sequeira – Hair Stylist Ali Lomazzo – Make Up

follow Eight Optics United Republic Affair Twitter @Eightura Facebook Eight – united republic affair Instagram @Eightoptics

catch the truck gracing the streets of Providence and ri beaches this summer.!

online eightunitedrepublicaffair.com

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SUPPORTING THE

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Kimberly Sherman Leon Founder & President of RICM

Rhode Island Creative Magazine is proud to celebrate makers everywhere, and will continue to support the Makers Event annually, in collaboration with its “Inspirational Speaker Series,” to celebrate and highlight their passions.

Please join our community and come meet our local makers on

Friday, June 26th 6 – 9pm Pawtucket Armory 172 Exchange Street Pawtucket, RI

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his year, the Rhode Island Creative Magazine has collaborated with yet another passionate maker, TOJ Design Studio, LLC to bring you “The Makers Event: An Evening of Inspiration” for creative individuals living and working in the Ocean State.

We will have “Maker Booths” with products handcrafted by local artisans, plus vendor booths to provide locally made food and beverages, entertainment by Rhode Island musicians, inspiring speakers, and a raffle filled with local goodies!

TOJ Design Studio, LLC located in Providence, is a freelance design company that assists artists of any medium in showcasing their work. They provide photography, digital artwork, and coordination of events to connect artists with the public.

This is a family friendly event for all to attend. FREE and Open to the public. An entrance donation is kindly appreciated where partial proceeds will go to Cupcakes Against Cancer, founded by Grace D’Antuono, a Maker, Entrepreneur and recent graduate of North Kingstown High School. Read the interview by RICM on page 8 of this issue. Each person donating will receive a cupcake for their support from Grace’s Maker table at the event!

The Makers Event is partially sponsored by Ocean State Printers (formerly Adams Printing) who has been in business since 1972. Located in Pawtucket, they provide digital and offset printing along with design and marketing services.

The event, which is being held at the Pawtucket Armory, in the heart of the creative city of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, will gather a community of makers and feature works by several local artisans and craftsmen.

Tatutina is a nationally recognized children’s gift and home design company. Although the product line has expanded from a few hand-painted pieces to hundreds of products, each creation has remained true to Tatutina’s original art with bold colors and signature designs. This women-owned business distributes across the nation, yet the heart of the company is right here at home in Rhode Island, in their Pawtucket studio. tatutina.com

In the next few pages, I have created a mini-spotlight on some of the makers participating in this event. I have handselected and accepted a nice variety of artists to include in this event to keep it unique and creative. I believe this is just the beginning of what is in store for years to come. I hope you all will join us for an evening of inspiration, and meet some of our local makers of Rhode Island.

Joan Hausrath creates quirky sculptural figures from recycled objects. She searches flea markets, yard sales, thrift stores, and antique shops for just the right stuff to give character and whimsy to her creations. The figures evolve during the process of being born, and at a certain point, their personalities direct her in the finishing stages. joanhausrath.com

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LnKDesigns is a maker of Treasure soaps, Swarovski crystal jewelry, pet accessories, and Star Lights.

Linkmount©, is a multifunctional system that attaches to any phone or case, giving you unprecedented options in one simple, elegant tool. It is a product designed as an indispensable business tool for people who use their smartphones daily as an indispensable business tool. With the Linkmount system, you can dock your phone anywhere, produce higher quality photos and content, set your phone safely on its magnetic holder on just about any surface, and have a completely new experience with your phone. linkmount.com At Foolproof Brewing Company, we think about beer a bit differently. To us, beer is not just an alcoholic beverage but an experience that should be thoroughly savored and enjoyed.

That’s why when we brew each beer, we think about specific life experiences and what style of beer would be absolutely perfect for that particular occasion. That’s how we came up with the concept of “experience-based brewing.” Each of our beers serves as a tribute to a sacred beer drinking experience. Cheers! And remember, it’s Your Life. Your Beer. foolproofbrewing.com

The Artist In Residence Features wood and ceramic work that combines antique doors or driftwood from New England with hand-built porcelain embellishments.

Owner Laura White Carpenter creates award-winning award winning functional and decorative wood and ceramic pieces that highlights the beauty of our Ocean State. Using natural materials found in RI as the base. theartistinresidence.com

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The Treasure Soap is made with bright, happy colors and molded into different shapes and designs that include Lego and Disney figures inside.

The Swarovski Crystal Jewelry is hand-set with care, and the pet accessory stones are hand-set and sewn.

The Star Lights are hand-carved into intricate designs out of thin wood and formulated with LED lighting. Shop at www.Etsy.com/shop/LnKDesigns

Chocolate Dreams is a quaint chocolate store located off of Tiogue Avenue in Coventry Rhode Island. As you walk in, you are immediately consumed by the sweet smell of chocolate confections. Chocolate Dreams specializes in favors, gift baskets, Kid In A Candy Store birthday parties, truffles, confections, homemade fudge, and their signature Popcorn Crunch. chocolatedreamscandy.com

Los Andes is a creative Peruvian and Bolivian restaurant serving seafood and meat dishes, plus cocktails, in a relaxed, unassuming space. The cuisine of the Andes – is “outstandingly” done at this Elmhurst “gem” known for its “amazing seafood” (including “wonderful ceviche”), grilled dishes and “irresistible specials.” Locals lament that it’s “swiftly becoming well known” and therefore “packed” at prime times – certainly no surprise when you factor in the “impeccable” service, “bargain prices” and regular live music. losandesri.com

Whimsical Wishes and Delightful Dreams Owner Milissa DeFusco enjoys every facet of design and art in her life. She is an inspiring mixed media artist who supports many local non-profit organizations.

She believes in giving back to the community to see someone smile. Her shop can be found on Esty for unique gifts for any occasion. www.etsy.com/shop/ whimsicalndelightful Alex Toj features an acrylic collection which consists of vibrantly colored whimsical paintings.

RESTORED BY DESIGN is a green, artisan company dedicated to the creation of eco-conscious jewelry, clothing, accessories, home decor, and unique works of art. We are a design studio and boutique based in Rhode Island. We are passionate about a greener life that helps grow community with style! restoredbydesign.com

DESIGN BY CHIARA Features wearable art pieces including shawls, scarves, bow ties, and ascots. Each piece is hand made and one-of-a-kind. Custom-designed fabric is used for the bow ties and some of the scarves and shawls. design-by-chiara.com

Eight Optics and Swim has a mobile boutique showroom which is a truck that has been kitted out with dressing rooms and storage racks. They have created a new intimacy in the shopping experience by providing the consumer with a “trunk show vibe,� encouraging them to browse an entire collection in all sizes and colors. Shoppers will be able to try on and purchase items right from the truck. eightunitedrepublicaffair.com

CreativeChica is a full-service provider of graphic design for print, web, and editorial publishing for businesses and individuals here and abroad. CreativeChica is also a producer and curator of fine art for exhibition and purchase.

This women-owned entity involves culture and community as a resource and strength for building meaningful partnerships and collaboration. creativechica.com

Kate Simpson Designs features handmade sterling silver jewelry, often featuring pearls, glass beads, and crystals. katesimpsondesigns.com

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3. Where do you draw your inspiration?

I draw inspiration from everyday life, friends and family, and my favorite movies. When I see or hear something that resonates within me, I know that I have to make it into a sign.

4. What’s your favorite item to create?

I love making all the pieces I sell, but I really enjoy doing custom orders. My customers are really creative people as well, so I love to collaborate with them and see what we can come up with. I also love making signs that I have to use the power drill for, like my mason jar signs or the larger “picket fence” signs.

5. What’s your best seller?

My best seller is actually the first sign I created, and it happens to be the piece that inspired me to start making signs. It’s the closing line from my favorite movie, Practical Magic:

I {heart} Rhody interviews Lindsay LaRose from Cumberland Artist’s name: Lindsay LaRose Shop name: The Writing on the Wall Designs ONLINE www.etsy.com/shop/WritingOnTheWallDsg FACEBOOK writingonthewalldesigns instagram @thewritingonthewalldesigns

6. How long have you been in Rhode Island?

1. Tell us about your work.

I have lived in Rhode Island for 30 years (all my life.) My stroller was a quahog!

The Writing on the Wall Designs specializes in handmade/ hand-painted wooden signs with popular, funny, and endearing sentiments.

7. What do you {heart} about Rhode Island?

2. How did you come to be a professional artist/ crafter/designer?

I’ve always been creative/crafty; working at a craft store for 10 years will do that to you.

I made my first hand-painted sign to display a specific quote that would match my rustic home decor.

Once I ran out of walls, I still really wanted to create more, so I opened up an Etsy shop. My one-year anniversary was April 4th!

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Always throw spilled salt over your left shoulder.

Keep rosemary by your garden gate.

Plant lavender for luck.

And fall in love whenever you can.

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I {heart} its history, the beaches, Del’s Lemonade, Iggy’s Doughboys and Chowder House, Blackstone Valley bike trail, Cumberland Monastery and its nature trails. I {heart} it all!

8. Please include anything else you’d like to add: Besides painting wooden signs, my other passion is bringing new life to old furniture. I love working with second-hand and thrift store pieces; I just slap on a new coat of paint or stain, add a bit of distressing, and poof, it’s a brand new item!

Connect with I {heart} Rhody

twitter @iheartrhody

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by Patricia Raskin Coach, Trainer and Author Host Patricia Raskin Positive Living, WPRO AM630/99.7FM

I restarted my creative business in RI in 2008 at the height of the recession. In my eighth year now, I have learned some things along the way that have helped me sustain and grow my business.

Here is my top five must-do list for start-ups and on-going creative businesses.

1. GET PROFESSIONAL ADVICE

4. CREATE A PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT GROUP

We creative’s have out-of-the-box ideas, concepts and strategies and are usually quite passionate about what we do. That is a plus, a gift. But our passion, drive and creativity are not always practical and bottom line. Find a business coach or consultant who will love your idea and stand behind you, but give you very practical advice with benchmarks and clear goals.

Have professional friends you can talk to. Being an entrepreneur, especially a creative one, has its highs and lows, and you need to sustain during the lows. Make that phone call when you feel down. Get a pep talk. Give yourself a pep talk. Look at what you have achieved so far, and don’t dismiss it, especially on a bad day.

2. USE MONEY AS YOUR TOOL Money is the engine here, and you need it at all stages of your business to market, promote, and keep your name on the front burner for your audience and clients. Don’t be frugal on promotion, BUT use it wisely. There are no 100% guarantees, but choose vehicles that give you the most exposure and leverage.

3. NETWORK, NETWORK AND NETWORK But network effectively. Those of us in creative businesses that have intangible services need to be in front of people to promote our services. Cold calls may work for some, but the best way to create new business is through face-to-face meetings at networking events or from personal referrals and testimonials. I have built my business from networking.

5. KEEP THINKING OUTSIDE OF THE BOX Keep the ideas coming. Creativity is in the blood and is the driving force behind the passion. Anyone who is in a creative business is a type of artist, and artists create. I have found that my new ideas and strategies are what pull me back up and get me running again. The world needs our ideas and we need the people who can help deliver them in a practical and desirable way.

Above all, stay positive. If you truly believe in what you are doing, and you are making a difference and providing a service, stay with it. The rewards are there.

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Rhode Island Hosts It’s First World Famous Watercolor Artists Exhibit

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his is the first time the American Watercolor Society has chosen a Rhode Island venue to exhibit this very prestigious show of world famous watercolor artists, and we are very excited and honored,” says Jackie Habig, President of the Rhode Island Watercolor Society. This exhibit is known as The American Watercolor Society’s 148th Annual Traveling Show and will only be available to view until June 14th. From here, it will travel to Pryor Art Gallery in Columbia, Tennessee.

An interview with Jackie Habig, President, and Lori Estrella, Gallery Director, of the Rhode Island Watercolor Society by Kimberly Sherman Leon and Joseph Shansky

“ The show took two years to gather together and much fundraising on our part to be able to exhibit it for the New England public. Originally 1200 artists entered, 148 made the cut, and only 40 paintings or so made the tour. This is a traveling show, touring various museums and galleries across the country. The show always starts in New York, and we used to provide bus trips for people here to see it, however this time the show will be in Rhode Island. This is the elite show for watercolorists and people who love watercolor. We are hoping this will grow to be an annual exhibit.”

“Founded in 1896, The Rhode Island Watercolor Society (RIWS) is one of the oldest watercolor organizations in America. With over 300 members, RIWS provides artists and the general public the opportunity to view, purchase, exhibit, and learn about watermedia art. We have a new show here every month,” continues Lori Estrella, Gallery Director.

“RIWS offers classes, workshops and demonstrations by nationally and regionally acclaimed artists. RIWS also organizes educational trips to art exhibitions.”

To learn more about The Rhode Island Watercolor Society, visit their website at www.rhodeislandwatercolorsociety.wildapricot.org.

“Bellissime” by Carla O’Conner

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“Ageless Ingenuity” by Kathleen Conover

The Rhode Island Watercolor Society 2015 Season The American Watercolor Society’s 148th Annual Traveling Show RIWS Invitational May 9 - June 14 Gala Reception: Saturday, May 9, 4pm - 7pm Artist Demo with Carole Berren, AWS, RIWS at 4pm Gala tickets are $25 each & can be purchased at the gallery Catered by B&M Catering in Pawtucket RI.

“Port of Call” by Catherine O’Neill

RIWS Member Group Show Featuring work by... Nina Ackmann, Pat Cahalan, Naoko Kanno-Nagl, Hollis Machala & Zilla Thomas July 18 - August 13 Drop off: June 14 - June 17 Opening Reception: Saturday, July 18, 4pm - 6pm Pick up: August 14 - August 18

RIWS Fundraiser Exhibition Celebrating the Rhode Island Watercolor Society with 1,000 Works On Paper August 15 - September 10 Show is open to all artists.

Artists may donate an unlimited number of works on paper.

All proceeds from this sale will benefit RIWS. Drop off: June 1 - August 14 Exhibition Party: Saturday, August 15, 4pm - 7pm

Celebration of the Sea Open Juried Show: Watermedia September 12 - October 1 Juror: Robert Mesrop Prospectus: TBA Drop off: Sept 1 - Sept 8 Opening Reception: Saturday, September 12, 4pm - 6pm Pick up: October 2 - October 6

“Brooklyn/Bedford” by John Salminen

21st National Watermedia Competition Open Juried Show: Watermedia October 3 - October 29 Juror: Ted Nuttall Entry Form/Prospectus: 21st_NationalEntryForm.pdf All Digital entries must be received by July 15 Notification of Acceptance: September 1st Shipped paintings must be received: September 15 Drop off for hand-delivered paintings: Sept 2 - 15 Jurying of Awards: September 28 Opening Reception: Saturday, October 3, 4pm - 6pm Artist Demo with Ted Nuttall at 4pm (free) Pick up: Oct 30 - Nov 3

RIWS Member Group Show Featuring work by Robin Beckwith, Evelyn Bernal, Sue Klas Wright, Sally Meding, Kris Occhino & Lavonne Suwalski November 1 - November 19 Drop off: October 27 - October 30 Opening Reception: Sunday, November 1, 2pm - 4pm Pick up: Nov 20 - Nov 24

Sky’s the Limit Open Juried Show: 2-D Media & Collage Nov. 22 - Dec. 19 Juror: TBA Drop off: November 10 - November 17 Opening Reception: Sunday, November 22, 2pm - 4pm Pick up: January 5 - January 10, 2016

“Aeriel Impressions” by Glenn Blue

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THE LONG ROAD

by Kim Celona Prolific Artist & Writer

I remember someone once said to me, “You’re only as good as your last work.” I think there’s a lot of truth to this statement in the art world. As I ponder the concept of “up and coming,” I can’t help but be influenced by my own belief system as a mid-career artist and in effect, have a very strong opinion on this phrase. I keep on returning to the fact that actual experience is by far more critical to defining the scope of success. I find that “up and coming” seems to have a superficial flair to it, because although up and coming is exciting, it is the long road that is by far more appealing and fulfilling to an artist or to anyone trying to build and better themselves. When you are deemed “up and coming,” you are considered hip, new, and cutting-edge. It is all so very electric, but like anything else that is a novelty or trend, it wears off after a while. It is precisely at this critical juncture, where true talent will prevail or not. Individual talent, passion, and perseverance will have to continue in order to evolve. The road is long, and so is our understanding.

The challenge for artists is to try to retain the integrity and freshness of their work to the point where it continuously appears new, cutting-edge, revolutionary, hip, and “up and coming,” even when it isn’t. In all of this, a question has been poised.

Is “up and coming” something that is just a one-shot deal, or is it a constant reinvention and evolution of our art?

One can sit in front of Picasso’s, “Les Demoiselles d’Avignon” and see that this painting looks as fresh and innovative today as it did when it was created in 1907. There are numerous masterpieces that fit into this category. This could in fact, be one of the criteria determining who is a true master of their craft. If a work of art can withstand time and always appear new and fresh, it then becomes timeless. The work is not held to the confines of time. It overlaps into the threshold of timelessness, which is truly awesome. Imagine art that leaves you thinking when was it created and not having to traverse the art chronological plane. You are left wondering and in wonder.

Artwork by Kim Celona. This mixed media piece of art begins with a photograph. After applying various layers of drawing, painting, collage, and more, it is finally encased in resin.

“Up and Coming” then has at least two directions in which it could go. If we skim the surface of the phrase, it is shortlived and a trend. When we dig deeper however, as in life, the answer and opportunities for growth and success are limitless. We can rise and not fall. We will climb higher and higher into our creative process and go where we never knew we could. “Up and Coming” would be forever.

Now, wouldn’t that be eutopia?

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When Did You Back Up Your

omputer?

by Ronald G. Shapiro, PhD

It is a nice summer day, you enjoy being creative, and hate doing mundane tasks‌ but you really should. One of those mundane tasks is backing up your computer hard drive. At some point every hard drive will fail! Also, computers may be lost or stolen. You may accidently damage a critical file or pick up a virus which locks or destroys your files. There is no perfect way to do backups, so decide what is best for you.

Method One: Pay a fee to have your hard drive constantly backing up to a commercial service when you are internet connected. The service protects you if your drive fails or the computer is lost or stolen. If you have large files, backup can be slow. Similarly, if you have a catastrophic drive failure, it may take a long time to download all of your files to a new drive. The service will not protect you if you make a user error and mess up or delete an important file and do not realize it for some time. The service will merely back up your work, potentially deleting good files in the process. This method might be best for people with limited data, who are only concerned about system failure, and who would not do a more hands-on backup.

Method Four: Have two hard drives in your home, and back up to each one every other time you back up.

You would be safer than method three, but still fairly vulnerable. This method might work for people not concerned about theft and natural disasters.

Method Five: Back up to a drive or two at home (in case you need to restore something you accidently messed up or deleted). Make an additional copy on a slim drive.

Store it offsite, possibly in a bank safe deposit box. This is the method I recommend and use.

Assuming you are faced with a hard drive failure, computer theft, or erasing important files and not realizing it for a week, would you recover quickly? If not, please design and implement a recovery plan today!

I would like to thank Dr. Margarita Posada Cossuto for helpful comments.

Method Two: Back up your system continuously to an onsite hard drive. The backups and restores would be faster than backup services. You are not protected against a power surge, theft, fire, or other disaster. Additionally, you may back up errors. While better than no backup, I do not recommend this method alone.

Method Three: Periodically (say once a week or once a month), copy your drive onto an onsite backup drive.

This protects you from backing up your errors, if you make a new copy without deleting the old one. You will not necessarily back up your most recent files (though you can copy them to a thumb drive or email them to yourself, assuming you are diligent and do so). You are still vulnerable to the disasters mentioned in method two.

I do not recommend this method.

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HeirlOOM

by Milissa DeFusco Whimsical Wishes and Delightful Dreams

I find myself

teacup

wearing many different hats these days. Not only am I a designer, an artist, and an antique hunter, I am a collector of sentimental items that once were.

Some of the items I've collected throughout the years have been family heirlooms that brought up fond memories I didn't want to let go of. Repurposing an item from the past to enjoy in your everyday life can bring one peace, love, and happiness. I've turned an old world teacup and saucer that was once my Grammy’s into a "bird’s nest" waiting for life to bloom. Preserving and sharing a family treasure brings me joy with a wonderful story to share with those I love. Look around, there maybe be a sentimental piece tucked away in your cabinets waiting for new life to be created. I can custom design a unique treasure of your own to cherish in your home. Orders welcomed at defuscodesign@yahoo.com.

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Start by locating your

Gather the supplies you

favorite heirloom teacup.

will need to create the unique teacup bird’s nest.

• Spanish moss • Adhesive (I used E-6000) • Decorative accents: flowers, beads, buttons, eyelash yarn, small piece of lace, butterfly embellishment

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Add Spanish moss and lace

Add your decorative

inside the teacup. Line the

pieces such as flowers,

saucer with eyelash yarn

beads, buttons, and a

and Spanish moss to give

butterfly embellishment.

it a feathered look.

Your choice of wording is optional.

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Summertime Seafood

by Ricardo Costa Personal Chef

Mussels in white wine and garlic Warmer weather means more outdoor barbecues and clambakes, but I have a traditional shellfish recipe that works well for any of your summertime get-togethers.

Mussels are making a comeback, and here is a popular way to serve them.

Wine Pairing Muscadet, Picpoul de Pinet, or Alsace Riesling are all great choices to have with this dish!

Ingredients

Directions

2 cups dry white wine

Rinse and scrub mussels under cold running water using your fingers or a paring knife to remove beards (strings that hang from the mussels’ shells), and discard.

4 large shallots, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt

In a large stockpot set over medium heat, combine wine, shallots, garlic, and salt.

4 pounds live mussels

Simmer 5 minutes. Add mussels.

1/3 cup mixed fresh herbs, such as flat-leaf parsley, chervil, or basil, chopped.

6 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces

Cover, and increase heat to high. Cook until all mussels are open, about 5 minutes.

Stir in herbs and butter. Remove from heat. Divide mussels and broth among four bowls. Serve immediately.

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LINKMOUNT

DO MORE WITH YOUR PHONE

by Rob Mariani Assistant Editor

THE STAND

LINKMOUNT’S SMARTPHONE ENHANCEMENT IS GAINING POPULARITY. In our June issue of volume two, we introduced our readers to Linkmount©, a multifunctional system that attaches to any phone or case, giving you unprecedented options in one simple, elegant tool. It is a product designed for people who use their smartphones daily as an indispensable business tool. With the Linkmount system, you can dock your phone anywhere, produce higher quality photos and content, set your phone safely on its magnetic holder on just about any surface, and have a completely new experience with your phone.

You can experience Linkmount yourself at the Rhode Island Creative Magazine’s “Annual Makers Event” on June 26th. Learn more about this unique product, and see exactly what it can do first-hand!

Linkmount’s design and manufacturing process continues using US, and Rhode Island resources. There have been some manufacturing delays that have pushed back the product’s delivery date.

“Linkmount contains 15 unique parts that require high tolerances and perfect fits,” says founder Lukas Scheurer.

“Sometimes all it takes is for one part to be delayed to create a domino effect along the whole process.”

Linkmount is expected to be available on-line later this summer, despite some current challenges. Lukas has brought on more personnel to speed things up and expects their remarkably versatile new product line will attract a lot of buyers for both business and personal use.

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Artwork by Kim Celona. This mixed media piece of art begins with a photograph. After applying various layers of drawing, painting, collage, and more, it is finally encased in resin.

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