Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Digital Reproduction on Aluminum Panels


  
Benefits of aluminum panels: 
·      Each panel is rigid and flat and unaffected by wide fluctuations in temperature and humidity, ideal for both interior and exterior settings.
·      Panels are available in any size. If over 47” x 95”, panels can be tiled.
·      Each panel is treated with a protective overlay to prevent damage from moisture, UV, scratches and strong cleaning agents keeping its maintenance minimal to none.  Colors and general appearance shall be unaffected for 7 years.
·      Panels have a Class A flame spread fire rating.


 

casey@caseyblanchard.com             www.caseyblanchard.com              Cell: 802.238.7767

Monday, May 11, 2015

"Key West Bound" Series on View at Yoga Roots

I am pleased to announce that my "Key West Bound" series of prints is on view at Yoga Roots in Shelburne, VT through June. This colorful and ethereal monoprint series is inspired by the fragile yet thriving ecosystem of the Florida Keys.

When: Through June 30
Where: Yoga Roots, 6221 Shelburne Road, Suite 140, Shelburne, VT 05482
             yogarootsvt.com
Phone: 802-238-7767

Check out the SevenDays listing!

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Casey's new business cards!

Over a winter's hot toddy with a friend our conversation veered toward business cards. “Wait a minute… you need to see this…” She handed me a unique square-shaped business card for Birdwalk Press with the impressions of bird tracks in its logo. I loved it! Her son, Ian Johnson and wife Mina, it turns out operate a custom letterpress and design business in Bozeman, Montana. I reached out to Ian right away and the true fun began. At first, I thought of a letterpress front-side and my art printed on the back. Then I thought “why not use my actual artwork for the cards?” From my stacks of work at different stages, I pulled well over two hundred of my prints for Ian to use. Here are the photos of the process and the end result of our work together. It’s been great fun to work with Ian and to see how he does his craft. Every business card is a Casey Blanchard original! All photos courtesy of Birdwalk Press Custom Letterpress +Design

Close-up of the letterpress in action
Used foil
Full shot of letterpress
Magnesium die for foil (press is heated to 240 degF)
Photopolymer plate washing
Artwork cut to size





Monday, March 30, 2015

WSJ article - More Hospitals Use the Healing Powers of Public Art: Hospitals Are Giving Artwork a Higher Priority


Casey would like to share an article, published on Tuesday, August 19, 2014, in the Wall Street Journal about hospitals and art: "More Hospitals Use the Healing Powers of Public Art: Hospitals are Giving Artwork a Higher Priority" by Laura Landro.

To view the article on the WSJ's website, click here.



Monoprint at Fletcher Allen Health Care, South Burlington, VT. South Burlington Staff Offices.





Casey holds membership with two of the reporting organizations cited: the Arts & Health Alliance, as well as the Center for Healthy Design.

This is a rather timely article, as Casey's popularity is growing in the healthcare industry for just this reason, her natural elements and layering of color find themselves organically on trend, according to the research noted: patients are positively affected by nature themes…that convey a sense of security and safety. Casey describes her art as offering contemplation, serenity, color and nature coming together in a visual rest stop.

The article points out "Hospitals aren't shying away from art whose content is open to interpretation or might make patients reflect." Casey's artwork is found to be both appealing and commanding. As Casey puts it, she intends her compositions "to encourage reflection, introspection and exploration. They allow the viewer a space to engage. It's just the viewer and the art in an intimate field of private contemplation."

She has private collections in two major medical facilities, held at both Fletcher Allen Health Care and at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.

Casey Blanchard's art can positively affect an atmosphere in an inviting, colorful and powerful way, whether it is in a medical facility, a hotel, or even a home.


Distinctive Art Source article - "Five Steps to an Integrated Visual Experience"


Casey would like to share an article from Distinctive Art Source's White Paper ("Five Steps to an Integrated Visual Experience", Feb. 25, 2015), that speaks to early involvement of an artist in projects.



"The atmosphere of any public or healing space is of the utmost importance in the finished healthcare project to improve the viewer/patient experience.  All-too-often the artwork that plays an integral part in the space is considered late in the process, sometimes even last.



The creation of that space, starts with a strategy and design which works best when all the team players are involved at the onset.  Here is a well written white paper from Distinctive Art Source, a health care art consultancy I admire, and that has my art in their data base of artwork.  My artwork has been included in many hospitality and healthcare environments.  I welcome the opportunity to work in your design process.  It’s an extra effort but it works, saves time and money, and it’s fun."



~ Casey Blanchard



For the online version, please visit the following link:

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Featured Artist in Seven Days article "Local Art Enlivens Hilton Garden Inn"

I am excited to be featured in Seven Days' March 18th publication as one of the artists in a piece ("Local Art Enlivens Hilton Garden Inn") that spotlighted the the artwork in the new hotel, Hilton Garden Inn in Burlington, VT. 

The Hilton Garden Inn, newly opened in Burlington, is a work of art, made so because it features the artwork of many local artists.  I have nearly five hundred pieces throughout the hotel in guest rooms and the lounge areas.  The Hilton Garden Inn has assured every visitor a very Vermont experience.  Here is Seven Days recent piece about the new hotel, where I have been featured.  If you find yourself downtown, stop in the Hilton Garden Inn and see what we all have done.

~ Casey Blanchard

To view the Seven Days article online, please visit: http://www.sevendaysvt.com/vermont/local-art-enlivens-hilton-garden-inn-burlington/Content?oid=2539786

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Featured Artist at the Hilton Garden Inn, Burlington, VT

I am a featured artist in the new Hilton Garden Inn, in the revived historic Armory building in downtown Burlington, VT, opening January 2015. Nearly 300 of my images will make their home in the Hotel’s conference room, lounge areas, and throughout the guest rooms. This project is in collaboration with Burlington City Arts, Group One Partners, Inc. of Boston, MA, and Hilton Brand. The collection is a mix of original artwork destined for the conference rooms, etc., plus giclees of my artwork reproduced for the guest rooms, and in the lounge areas - one piece will be as large as 40"x40"! (A giclee is a fine art reproduction process of the original artwork, allowing it to be digitally printed in a larger scale with all the tonalities and hues of the original artwork). I really enjoyed the collaboration process and would welcome the opportunity to work with you on your upcoming projects. Please visit my website to see my gallery, www.caseyblanchard.com.


Hilton Garden Inn
Burlington, VT
Opening January 2015

In collaboration with Burlington City Arts, Group One Partners, Inc., & Hilton Brand


Giclees


Casey Blanchard
Key West Bound 75, #0639
mixed media
6 giclees 24” x 24”

Casey Blanchard
Summer Nights 8, #0739
monoprint mixed media
133 giclees 31” x 31”

Casey Blanchard
Dandelions 2, #0278
monoprint mixed media
1 giclee 30” x 22”

Casey Blanchard
Pies World 9, #0467
monoprint mixed media
139 giclees 23” x 19”

Casey Blanchard
Regrowth 1, #0344A
monoprint mixed media
2 giclees 40” x 40”

Casey Blanchard
Summer Nights 8, #0739
monoprint mixed media
133 giclees 31” x 31”


Private Collection of Original Artwork 
 

Casey Blanchard
Unfurl 1, #0348A
monoprint mixed media
7 x 4 1/2 inches

Casey Blanchard
Emergent 2, #0903
monoprint mixed media
6 1/2 x 14 inches

Casey Blanchard
Leaves with Spider and Feather, #0411
monoprint and colored pencil
12 1/2 x 6 1/4 inches

Casey Blanchard
Juliets Balcony 12, #0497
monoprint mixed media
12 x 12 inches

Casey Blanchard
Night Leaves with Spider, #0410
monoprint & collage with colored pencil
12 x 6 inches

Casey Blanchard
Falling Leaves 9, #0691
monoprint mixed media
12 x 12 inches

Casey Blanchard
Emergent 1, #0902
monoprint mixed media
11 1/2 x 7 inches