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is in yourself,
It contains,
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~ Hui Hai
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Greetings!
Hello everyone. Fall is in the air here in Carmel Valley. This season is my very favorite with it's beautiful colors and cooler temperatures. 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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| International Exhibition in China 2013
Article by Casey Shannon
International Exhibition in China
I am very pleased and honored to announce that my artwork is being featured in this prestigious International Exhibition in China from October 3rd to 10th in AnShan City, China. I will have two sumi-e scrolls exhibited there in AnShan City's Public Center.
My work will be displayed with calligraphy and sumi-e artists from around the world. ~ Japan China, France, Germany, Australia, United States, Canada, Holland, Croatia, and Argentina.
The exhibit is under the direction of Master Ransui Yakata of Japan and the founder of ICCPS ~
International Calligraphy and Ink Painting Society
ICCPS North American Branch Members participating:
Casey Shannon - USA
Marc Bauer-Maison - Canada
Tai Oi Yee - Canada
William Preston - USA
Kalpa MacLachlan - Holland
Martha Goedings - Holland
Rona Conti - USA
Meredith McPherson - USA
Alfred Freddy Krupa - Croatia
Patricia Larkin Green - USA
Patricia Ines Gomez - Argentina
Alejandro Anjio - USA
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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| Making of an Artist Seal
Article by Casey Shannon
My Personal Artist Mood Seal/Chop
Deer
Artist seal/chops are an integral part of an Asian painting. They are used to enhance the composition. I have written several articles in my newsletters about the use of these stones. If you are interested and missed any articles be sure to check my newsletter archives.
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The making of an artist seal/chop is a very interesting process. I wanted a mood seal of a deer to use on some of my landscape paintings because the deer is my totem animal and a special symbol for me. I had the above mood seal of a deer custom made for me at:
Asian Brush Painter
in China and carved by Master Carver Uncle Liu.
First step: Pick out your stone
 I chose a Sichuan Green Stone for my carving. This stone is a gorgeous marbled stone with green and brown tones. It is soft enough to carve and green is my favorite color! Next Step: Design or pick out an image  I designed this simple face of a deer. The image is elegant and graceful like the deer is when seen in the wilds of nature. It is important the design you create or the image you choose be an appropriate image for your seal stone. The carver has many issues to consider for carving such as the type and size of the stone, grain of the stone, and tools needed for carving. Last Step: CarvingI contacted Lulu Wang of Asian Brush Painter and sent her my image. She sent my stone and my image to Uncle Liu for carving. You can see the fabulous result above. Below is a great video of Uncle Liu carving a stone. It is a very interesting and precise process which requires much talent and skill. Enjoy!  | | The Art of Chinese Seal Stamp / Chop Carving - How a Dragon is carved |
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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CVAA @ Valley Girls Art Gallery
Article by Casey Shannon
Your Invitation ~ Artist Reception
September 28, 2013
4:00pm - 7:00pm
I am pleased to share with you that I have a new installation of my contemporary Asian Sumi-e Scrolls and Framed paintings at Vallery Girls Art Gallery. They are on display for you to enjoy.
#2 Chambers Lane
Carmel Valley Village
California, USA
I am truly honored to represent the art of Sumi-e in this popular local gallery. Please stop by the gallery!
 I have original sumi-e, art prints, and cards for you to see.
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 past 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 a photo of an example of some of the new landscape Asian Scrolls.  
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Gabe's Gossip ~
Observations of a Service DogArticle by Gabe
 Hello Everyone!
It's me, Gabe, your favorite service dog.
It's Fall my favorite time of year! I love chasing the leaves that fall from the trees. I even try catching them in my mouth. I have a lot of fun when Casey and I are not teaching and working at the college. Well, isn't that what dogs do......we have fun!
I do have a more serious side as the super hero service dog that I am. I take very special care of my partner Casey. A good service dog like myself has got to earn his kibble!
Here is a silly picture of Casey and me out and about in the neighborhood on our scooter! Fall is in the air here.
We can smell it!
Like I always say, take time to enjoy and smell the air!
Well, that's all for this month.
Don't forget to visit my training school!
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Hawaii Canines for Independence
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See you next month!
Bye for now. Woof, Woof, Gabe
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