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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">We're hot! We are so happy to have the furnace back up after 3 weeks of repairs. Matt Eaton is joining us for the week to help us catch up on orders. This extremely tall vase was almost impossible and very fun to observe! It will eventually fit into a desk in a contemporary new office. </span><br /><br />Janet Nicholsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06248859263309017186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940701731134734766.post-49684206859644577662016-02-24T14:28:00.001-08:002016-02-24T14:28:27.490-08:00Furnace Repair Adventure<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">An interesting week at Nicholson Blown Glass. We suspected a leak when the crucible refused to fill up completely as we charged for the week. First we pushed through some order deadlines and, thankfully, Matt was able to come up and help with the repair. Although the furnace front was designed in 2007 to pull out to easily replace the crucible, this leak went all the way through the bottom and cemented the furnace together. Two days of pounding and chipping finally gave way and we are inside. What a mess! Clean up, rebuild, fit the new crucible and then we hope to be well on our way to a hot furnace. Can't really estimate when............but soon!</span>Janet Nicholsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06248859263309017186noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940701731134734766.post-24668290879751876442015-11-05T14:20:00.000-08:002015-11-05T14:20:01.194-08:00<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">A new Clarity Chandelier made it all the way to installation in La Quinta California. The clients had to be so patient with Rick's recovery from surgery but it was worth the wait.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span>Janet Nicholsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06248859263309017186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940701731134734766.post-3473498403200018692015-11-02T13:00:00.000-08:002015-11-02T13:02:19.641-08:00West Cancer Center, Memphis<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">As glass artists, Rick and Janet Nicholson are primarily drawn to
the flow of color and the emotions they evoke. From cooling and serene blends
to exciting pops of color, the Nicholson’s blown glass offers unique landscapes
pulsing in vibrancy and variety. Viewers may find themselves swept up into an
array of energetic blues straight from the Hawaiian beaches of Rick’s childhood
or drawn to the calming golden wheat and deep greens of their own beloved
foothills. Exploring color through glass is a continually inspiring journey
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">“Serenity at Dusk” invokes the calming effect of viewing the setting
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> I did experience many sunsets from my niece, Mindy's, porch so I would like to dedicate "Serenity at Dusk" in her memory. Janet</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">"I had the pleasure of being there today as our installer, David
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">David was so impressed with your attention to detail in including
very good install instructions and hardware to make it happen and even painted
hardware to match! Your mounting board was perfect. David will add wire just to
insure safety. Thanks for that tip. He did a perfect job with no hitches!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Linda and I were so impressed with packing, labeling, picture
diagrams and the more labeling! You are terrific artists and your method of
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">You get a high 5 from Memphis team!! Jimpsie Ayers is a most
wonderful artist. You nailed the colors in her beautiful cloud paintings. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Please come visit your work! Memphis is a great place to visit and a
growing healthcare center. West Cancer Center is on the map for research and
treatment. Of course we would love you to see our Le Bonheur Children’s
Hospital art. It is one of the best in the country. We are all about art and
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Woo! Hoo! Thanks for making this intense install wonderful. It will
be perfect for big opening on Nov. 12th, but by the skin of our teeth! You will
create a Wow!!" Dianne Papasan</span></div>
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Art heals, soothes and guides....... We just received the finished photo of our Pacheco Pass for an Onocolgy Center. And, while Rick is recovering from neck surgery, it made me think of how much I appreciate the original artwork on the walls of Kaiser Permanente. Especially as I waited for the surgery to be complete and wandered the halls. Hospital halls can be quite a maze filled with a sober atmosphere. Each piece of art made me stop and drew me into the beauty, complexity or simplicity of each one. They took my mind into a different, calm and peaceful place. They also managed to help me remember which floor I was on, where to turn and make my way to the cafeteria, bathroom, exit, waiting room or whatever my destination might have been. We have been making art for health care facilities for years now and I was grateful to appreciate it from the other viewpoint. Thank you to Beth Jones of Jay Jay Gallery in Sacramento to include our glass along with other original, local art in a Kaiser facility that we visit occasionally but make an effort to stay away from!<br />
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We are honored to be a part of Bennett Sculpture Gallery in Carmel California. My friend and major helper, Leslie drove us and the glass down from Auburn so we had a wonderful adventure!Janet Nicholsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06248859263309017186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940701731134734766.post-17010074251802998852014-08-07T10:12:00.001-07:002014-08-07T10:12:41.978-07:00Equine SeriesEven before the Derby and the debut of California Chrome, we have been working on our new sculptural Equine Series. I've been passionate about horses all of my life and when Rick completed a class with the Murano Maestro, Pino Signoretto, at Pilchuck in 2013, we knew we were ready to sculpt them in glass. The sculpture challenges Rick to move beyond blowing to include hot sculpting, manipulating the hot glass and adding hot bits and parts with the help of our daughter, Hannah. She graduated in art from University of California, Santa Cruz then traveled South and Central America before settling in with us to improve her glass working skills. Hannah and her Dad are quite a team! We still have two horses (lawn ornaments) in their 30s living with us and Rick can touch and study their structure first hand before heading for the hot shop. Currently, we have Hannah's boyfriend from Buenos Aires living and working with us too. You never know where life leads. Meanwhile we are busy filling orders and sculpting too - even through this hot Auburn summer. We will be demonstrating a horse Friday night August 15 from 7 to 9:30 and Fawnridge Winery will introduce their new Artist Series label. Join us for an evening of fun if you are able.<br />
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We were excited to be able to see one of our hand blown and hot sculpted Torsos in place. What a creative idea to create a niche where a medicine cabinet used to be! It is so fascinating to watch Rick sculpt a Torso. They are definitely the most difficult piece that we do. And, once in a while, Rick loves a challenge!<br />
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<br />Janet Nicholsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06248859263309017186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940701731134734766.post-30965374088513829012014-03-05T10:22:00.001-08:002014-03-05T10:22:26.202-08:00Making the most of an installation day!Pendant Chandelier installation in a beautiful home in Galt - We created three pendants for their kitchen earlier and made a chandelier to compliment them. The colors are grey, bone and dark topaz - a rich combination. The canopy was hand forged by David.<br />
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Since it was a Sunday, I decided to make it a day to explore! Rick grows grapes and makes Zinfandel wine. Since Lodi is known for it's Zins, we began at the Wine and Visitors Center www.lodiwine.com. They suggested Michael-David www.michaeldavidwinery.com where one of our favorite Zins is made - Earthquake Zin. Yummy! They suggested a special treat - Jessie's Grove. The land was purchased and settled in the late 1880's and Jessie's granddaughter spins interesting family history stories while you taste wine on the patio. Some of their Old Zin vines are 120 years old. www.jessiesgrovewinery.com As dusk approached Rick and I made our way to the Isenberg Crane Reserve to watch the Sandhill Cranes come in to roost for the night. They are about 3' tall and their wine span is about 6 feet. Very impressive! Many had already begun the journey north but you can see hundreds here from November through February. I plan to go back next season. The Reserve is just off I 5 near Lodi. I enjoyed shooting "abstracts" out the window on the way home.<br />
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Janet Nicholsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06248859263309017186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940701731134734766.post-7028160316264664192014-02-18T09:46:00.002-08:002014-02-18T09:46:56.497-08:002014 begins with much needed rest!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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35 years ago we hiked the Na Pali Coastline on our honeymoon! This time we managed a mile in. Far enough to see spectacular views. Our "Love Shack" on Kauai was about four feet from the beach. We had huge wave warnings - 50' by midnight. I was packed and slept in my clothes ready to evacuate at any minute. Rick just laughed. Of course they just reached 30' by morning. Absolutely spectacular! No swimming. Not even surfing. Rick's distant cousins are neighbors of the Princeville Botanical Gardens and what a treat to see all that they have accomplished! Amazing plantings everywhere. They even make chocolate from their cacao. Truly though, our reason for the visit was to see Rick's Mom. She has managed to reach 90 so time with her is precious.<br />
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<br />Janet Nicholsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06248859263309017186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940701731134734766.post-23952134904712560422013-12-19T10:18:00.000-08:002013-12-19T10:18:40.127-08:00Happy Holidays and a peaceful New Year!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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What a busy year.....We are still busy working in the studio and will continue. Planning on a brief break so that I can summarize 2013 and upload recent projects to our website. We truly appreciate the support of all of our collectors, galleries, art consultants and wonderful community of Auburn. Enjoy your Holidays and have a peaceful and productive 2014!</div>
Janet Nicholsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06248859263309017186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940701731134734766.post-8215313538264959932013-12-13T13:11:00.001-08:002013-12-13T13:11:19.454-08:00Nicholson Blown Glass « Good Day Sacramento Hard to believe Rick and Hannah were up early enough to demo for Good Day Sacramento this morning! Tons of fun preparing for the last two weekends of Open Studio before Christmas. Click on the links if you want to check it out. Meanwhile, Rick is taking lunch with his eyes closed on the couch!<br />
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<a href="http://gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com/video/9631305-nicholson-blown-glass/#.Uqt2s-sNBQ5.blogger">Nicholson Blown Glass « Good Day Sacramento<br /></a><a href="http://gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com/video/9631413-nicholson-blown-glass-pt-2/#.Uqt3JJCylfR.blogger">Nicholson Blown Glass Pt. 2 « Good Day Sacramento</a>Janet Nicholsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06248859263309017186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940701731134734766.post-27606924423511218112013-11-13T16:10:00.001-08:002013-11-13T16:10:43.187-08:00Sharing our daughter's creative spirit!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Please check out our daughter Hannah's blog that follows her art and creative projects. Loving her new jewelry! She is helping her dad in the glass blowing studio as well! A joy to be around. She will showcase new jewelry and paintings at our upcoming Holiday Open Studios.</div>
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What a grand trip to Seattle! Rick and I traveled to the Pilchuck Glass Auction where our California Quail was featured. Rick has been a part of The Pilchuck Glass School since he was a TA in 1981. In August, he and Chris studied with Murano Maestro Pino Signoretto. We visited the new Chihuly Glass Museum and Garden. Special time was spent with cousins through the weekend. We are refreshed and ready for a busy Fall season of glass making! Janet Nicholsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06248859263309017186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940701731134734766.post-81357164856288015912013-10-08T17:44:00.000-07:002013-10-08T17:44:15.138-07:00Orrick Installation completeWe had a fun day in San Francsico today! First we installed a project in a beautiful building downtown San Francisco - Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP Global Law Firm. Then we wandered through Yerba Buena Park. SF MOMA is closed and adding on a huge new area. So we had Japanese lunch outside before returning to the studio. More work waiting for us here!<br />
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<br />Janet Nicholsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06248859263309017186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940701731134734766.post-29788007293496020492013-09-07T15:51:00.000-07:002013-09-08T07:46:02.625-07:00The Theater GalleryThursday September 5, 2013 we celebrated Twilight Thursdays in the Plumas District of Yuba City with our artist reception at the The Theater Gallery. We met the movers and shakers of downtown Yuba City that are making the district come alive. Unbelievably, I won the incredible flowers complimenting our glass donated by Yuba City Florist. We appreciated the warm welcome from the community. It is an honor to show our glass there through September. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rick and Janet Nicholson out on the town</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Charcoal portrait by Roberto Valdez Sanchez</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shorebirds catching the twilight sun</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Buttes on the drive home</td></tr>
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<br />Janet Nicholsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06248859263309017186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940701731134734766.post-54312807584455633692013-08-10T15:46:00.000-07:002013-08-10T15:46:07.070-07:00ARTWALK a success<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Michael Murphy with Rick Nicholson</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hannah Nicholson and paintings with Nicholson Blown Glass</td></tr>
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We were so excited to see the huge community support out on the Commemorative Artwalk. We were extra blessed with the presence of friends, families and long time collectors. Fawnridge poured wine and featured the artists label, Primitivo, with our Shorebirds on it. Our daughter, Hannah, recently returned from South America and showed three new large paintings inspired by her travels. Our current assistant, Chris Stenzel, showed a variety of his sculptural glass and our assistant, Matt Eaton, came up from San Jose State with his latest works. The show will be open by appointment until September 1. So if you missed the fun, give me a call and come see the show. We love soaking in the energy of these young, emerging artists!Janet Nicholsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06248859263309017186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940701731134734766.post-68846365675048386952013-08-06T12:05:00.001-07:002013-08-06T12:05:59.256-07:00Commemorative Artwalk <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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We are busy setting up for the upcoming Auburn Artwalk Thursday August 8, 6 to 9pm, at OLAS, 175 Almond St, Auburn. Artwalk is celebrating 20 years so "old" artists were invited to feature emerging artists that they have influenced (hopefully in a positive way :). We've been here 32 years even before Placer Arts was in existence! OLAS is the old Carnegie Library, a beautiful and historic building tucked away behind downtown Auburn. It was the first home of Placer Arts and currently houses artist's studios. Gerda Francesca, an artist in residence at OLAS, invited her student, Jeanne Culhane, to show her clay. We are joined by our two assistants, Matthew Eaton and Chris Stenzel, who will be exhibiting blown glass with mixed media. Our daughter, Hannah, is sharing her paintings inspired by her recent trips to South America. Stop by 6 to 9 if you can! OLAS will be open by appointment following the Artwalk. Just give me a call. 530-823-1631<br />
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We are home from the Palo Alto Clay and Glass Festival and recovering!Janet Nicholsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06248859263309017186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940701731134734766.post-68607089754978211562013-06-29T14:01:00.003-07:002013-06-29T14:01:42.028-07:00Red VoloA striking new red piece is ready to go. This time to Petri's in Sausalito. Red Volo seems a bit <i>Italian</i> to me! Rick and I are enjoying our conversational Italian class this summer in preparation for Rick's adventure at Pilchuck with maestro Pino Signoretto.<br />
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<br />Janet Nicholsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06248859263309017186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940701731134734766.post-100133883326782412013-06-28T13:52:00.000-07:002013-06-28T13:52:09.507-07:00Passionate MaryA new piece completed today for a good friend full of love, kindness and passion.<br />
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<br />Janet Nicholsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06248859263309017186noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940701731134734766.post-2432485600858748582013-06-19T09:52:00.001-07:002013-06-19T09:52:54.208-07:00People's ChoiceI never would have imagined this honor - People's Choice at the Placer Arts 30th Jubilee! It is very exciting to be able to finally present new work. We have been developing this work for a year now and it is time to get it out in the world. Inner Drive was created by repurposing our blown glass in the kiln, cutting and creating the metal sculpture. Each piece is one of a kind. <br />
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