For the first time ever, on August 16th and 17th, from 10 AM to 5 PM, several Elk Grove artists will be opening our studios to art lovers.  You may not only purchase our work but also see where and how we make our art. 

So if you have ever wanted to see how beaded jewelry is made, or how a watercolor or oil painting is created, or see what equipment is used to make clay sculptures, or learn about pastel drawing, or look at a photographer's tools, or find out what iris folding is, or talk with an artist about their inspiration for art, this is the event for you!  Several artists will be holding demonstrations or have works in progress during the tour. 

At my studio (#1 on the map), my Kanika African Sculptures and Michael Fitzwater Photography will be outside in the garden.  Mary Marshall Watercolors will be in the garden annex.  I will be offering 20% off all of my sculptures and will have a free raffle for a brand new art piece (see "A first for Home Decor" below).  Be ready to have a great time!

For more information about the artists and a map of the studios, go to my website's
Open Studio page.

 

I love unique, one-of-a-kind items.  As such, my home decor line of sculptures includes incense burners, vases, goddess alters/candles, and wall pockets and wall sconces that can hold water for fresh-cut flowers.

Recently, one of my dearest customers had asked me to make her some customized electric switch plate covers from grout, jewelry, mirrors, and stones.  But I could not create anything that met my standards.  I thought the concept was awesome, though, so after much thinking, it dawned on me how to do it "Kanika style."  That means it's asymmetrical and sculptural, uses unique colors, and is functional.  

On August 1st, I opened the kiln holding the first trial of my new swtich plate treasures.  What a huge success!  I will be unveiling these home décor items at the open studio show in August.  And one lucky participant will get a free switch plate from the raffle I will be holding that weekend!  The image at the left is a sneak peek of part of one of the switch plates. 

If you cannot attend the open house, but want to be included in the raffle, just e-mail me your name, telephone number, and snail mailing address, and I will add your entry to the raffle.

On occasions, Kanika African Sculptures has special website sales or other special offerings via old-fashioned snail-mail.  If you are not on our snail-mail and telephone listing and would like to receive these special offers from time to time, please e-mail your mailing address and/or telephone number to kanika@kanika.us.