How travel affects my art...

Today I was asked by a local college to consider speaking on how my recent travels to Europe have effected my art.  This may be done in conjunction with other artists.

Sometimes my first instinct is to say no... how am I going to fit one more thing into my day.  But, I said sure.  In the back of my mind I realized this may be the push I need to organize my travel materials and put them to the good use I intended.

And besides, the reason I went to Europe in the first place was to expand my vision of what can be included in my artwork, to get some spiritual uplifting, and at the same time have some wonderful time with my son and brother who were invaluable to me on this trip.  With my sons French speaking skills and my brothers many experiences traveling in Europe, I truly believe I could not have made that trip without them.  It is a little daunting going to so many countries with so many languages and it is easy to feel lost.  With their help, I was able to see all that I wanted to see and truly enjoy the experience.

If things work out as planned, one of these future blog posts will let you know about my arrangements with the college.  I am very often inspired by other peoples travels and this will be my opportunity to share that experience with others.

It will be nice if this leads into another idea I have for future trips to Europe.

I'll keep you posted!


Pat Deere

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DARK KNIGHT MISSION LAMP

Although this is not a lamp I made, it is one I sell on my web site.  It is a production lamp at a good price.  Sold one yesterday... check it out by clicking my link below.

SIZE: D:23", H:24" Mission Design Lighted Base Table Lamp (2*E27*60W+1*E12*15W), 3-Ways Knob Switch

These Lamps are hand crafted. They are made of real glass, foiled and hand soldered. They can slightly very in color because they are handcrafted. They are beautiful to see and any customer will be proud to have them in their home. Some of the biggest and HOTTEST resellers anywhere. 

These retail to $299, but they are on my web site now for $149 including shipping.  Can't beat that.  They are production lamps, but very beautiful.

If a more customized look is what you want, that is where I specialize.  The lamp to the left was made for a customer who had a lamp base and was looking for something different that he couldn't find in every other store.  The glass was hand picked to match the base and his decor.  Give me a call.  We'll talk!

Tis the season!

Pat Deere

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