'Your Treasure House
is in yourself,
It contains,
all you need'
~ Hui Hai
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Greetings!
Hello everyone. Summer has been art busy! This is a combined month newsletter. I apologize for missing July. I was so busy meeting deadlines for art competitions, exhibits, and other creative activities that I could not create our monthly communication. It is an honor for me to have this opportunity to communicate with you this month and to be able to share the latest news from the studio.
Now, it's that time for us to journey together into art.
Shall we begin?
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| Carmel Magazine Fall 2013
Article by Casey Shannon
Carmel Magazine - Fall 2013
I am very pleased and honored to announce that my artwork is featured in this popular Monterey Peninsula magazine. Carmel Magazine is THE magazine around the peninsula to see 'who's who' and 'what's what' around Carmel and Carmel Valley. It's a beautiful publication put out on the stands 4 times a year.
Above is the page that my work appears on in the Fall issue. My work is featured with 6 other local artists. My work, 'Carmel Peace', is in the middle on the right.
Please click Here to learn more about the magazine or subscribe. 
Fall Issue Cover
Casey Shannon
Director of the North American Branch - ICCPS
International Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Painting Society
国際中国書法国画家協会アメリカ支部：Ms. Casey Shannon
アメリカ現代水墨画家 
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| What's in a name?
Article by Casey Shannon
 Stones
My Personal Artist Seal/Chop
What is in a name? That's a good question. I recently had the pleasure of learning that my name, Casey, has a very deep meaning for me in Chinese. My name in Chinese translates to mean 'Victory Learning'. Considering my life path, this name could not be more appropriate or fitting for me. I was astounded at the fit. Some peoples' names translate into beautiful poetic names like 'delicate flower' or 'elegant way'. Not mine, but oh boy is it right on!
To read about my life path go Here
To read about my artistic path go Here
To discover your Chinese name: Your name is translated into Chinese sounds and these sounds have meaning. It is uncanny how closely your Chinese name fits you to a 'T'.
My personal name seal shown in the image above, was carved by the renowned stone carver in China, Mr. Stone Dragon, < his American name.
I asked a Chinese art friend of mine how to pronounce 'Victory Learning'. It is pronounced Kai (long I sound) + Xi (shi) in Mandarin. So Kaishi sounds like Casey in Mandarin. But it is pronounced Hoi Jaap in Cantonese. I believe it is pronounced Gai Shu in Japanese
Kai means victorious, victory
Shi means practice, learning  Name Signature CardFor a very nominal fee, Ning Yeh of Oriental Art Supply can translate your name for you. He supplies you with a 'signature card' that says your name and shows you how to write it in Chinese characters. This is a unique item made to order.  Chop SetMy artist friend Nan Rae of Nan Rae Studio offers you a carved seal of your personal name with translation. Click on "Your Own Name Chop'. This takes about two weeks.
Casey Shannon - Official
China Seal Carving Gyoku-seki Society
Director for USA
Find Casey's Sumi-e Online
View my Sumi-e Art Galleries*New Additions* Contemporary Asian Scrolls*New Additions* Stunning Framed Gems
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Painting Tip
Article by Casey Shannon
Ever painted or stained with tea?
Using tea in your paintings as a back wash or actually painting with it can be great fun. It produces interesting effects and is quite easy to utilize.
I have written a short blog post of how to paint with tea, given examples, and described the tools I used. If you are interested in learning more go: Here
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Dick Blick Studio Art Catalog
Article by Casey Shannon
Dick Blick Studio
Art Materials Catalog ~ 2013-2014
Dick Blick is one of the most comprehensive art material suppliers. They have an extensive catalog. They sell art supplies online and have several stores across the US.
I am pleased to share with you that my artwork called "Bamboo Dance' was chosen to be the featured art on their Sumi-e Page (pg. 344) in the 2013 - 2014 catalog.
Sumi-e Page 344
I am truly honored to represent the art of Sumi-e in this popular catalog. To request a catalog go: Here
Director of North America Branch ~ ICCPS 国際中国書法国画家協会アメリカ支部：Ms. Casey Shannon アメリカ現代水墨画家
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New Studio Video
Produced by Casey Shannon Studio
I have been working on a new landscape series this summer of Carmel and Carmel Valley views. This area is absolute magic. My paintings are my artist interpretation of the beauty that surrounds me every day. Some paintings have been made into Asian scrolls and some paintings have been framed.
Here is a short video of selected pieces of the new work being created at the studio. Turn on your sound for beautiful music. I hope you enjoy it. 3:32
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Below is photo of an example of some of the new landscape Asian Scrolls.  
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Asian Scroll Care
Article by Casey Shannon
Rolled Asian ScrollYour Asian Scroll will require some easy special care to avoid damage. With a little attention, your beautiful scroll will last for years. Here are some Scroll Care tips!1. Hang scroll carefully. Roll scroll down on the wall. Never let it just drop down!
2. As with any fine art, do not hang in direct sunlight. Limit exposure to humidly.
3. Do not touch the painting surface with your hands as human hands contain harmful oils and will damage the artwork.
4. If the scroll gets dusty, do not dust with a cloth that will make it worse. Use compressed air in a can (like the air used for cleaning computers). The air comes out strong so remember to stay a good distance away when spraying.
5. Protect from children and pets
6. When not on display, store rolled up tight and tied away from sunlight and humidity.
7. When re-hung, scroll will hang flat again in 1 or 2 days.
8. Please do not handle the scroll by its left or right side.
This causes creasing and permanent damage to the artwork. Always handle buy the wooden knobs.
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Gabe's Gossip ~
Observations of a Service DogArticle by Gabe
 Hello Everyone!
It's me, Gabe, your favorite service dog.
Summer is almost at an end for Casey and me. Rats! We go back to work this week teaching at the college. We will have a lot of students this semester and I will have to take special care of Casey. A good service dog like myself has got to earn his kibble!
Here is a picture of Casey and me working at our college, Cabrillo College. We are just outside of the library and our friend and colleague shot this pix of us with his iPhone. Casey added the pretty artwork.
Can you tell I'm excited to be back at work!
(I've got my serious professional look on)
Well, that's all for this month.
Don't forget to visit my training school!
THEY LOVE DONATIONS!
Hawaii Canines for Independence
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See you next month!
Bye for now. Woof, Woof, Gabe
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