by Elaine Unzicker | Apr 15, 2025 | Uncategorized |
Fruitful Friendships, Ferocious Fires, and Fierce Gratitude Ever have one of those friends you meet right away when you move to a new place. Karen is one of those friends. We’ve known each other for some time now. In fact, she was given an apple tree when her son was... 
by Elaine Unzicker | Mar 27, 2025 | Uncategorized |
Re-experiencing Spring We’re well into Spring as the official date was March 20. Flowers are poking through here and there. And, here in Kalamazoo the most striking early flower I noticed was the tiny purple crocus which seems to spread everywhere. I was walking in... 
by Elaine Unzicker | Jul 26, 2023 | Uncategorized |
Are you ever given a project with very little notice? Do you say yes or no? Do you jump all in? I was asked by the Ojai Arts Commission to give a presentation titled, “How to: Art Fairs and Festivals – the insiders guide to taking your artwork on the road” which... 
by Elaine Unzicker | May 30, 2023 | Uncategorized |
Hey, how are you? I’m feeling incredibly grateful to have every one of you in my life. Our lives were intertwined somehow maybe for only a short moment or as it is for many of you several years. What a wonderful artful journey you allow me to share; I so appreciate... 
by Elaine Unzicker | May 2, 2023 | Uncategorized |
SURPRISE! I’m having a Pop-Up showing at OVA Arts Gallery in their courtyard on Friday, May 12 from 1-5pm. YES, I’m surprised too – I didn’t plan it too far ahead. Life’s like that at times. Actually, let me rephrase – expect the unexpected. As the... 
by Elaine Unzicker | Apr 18, 2023 | Uncategorized |
A lot is happening! Right now I’m taking an eight week long-form writing class for fun. Yes, you read that right. I absolutely love it – hesitant, when I started. Every week my classmates and I share our writing. I’m on the edge of my seat with some of the... 
by Elaine Unzicker | Mar 16, 2023 | Uncategorized |
Have you Californians been enjoying this blustery cool weather with lots of rain mixed in? I’m finding the desire to go hunting for several new pairs of socks. Trying to keep my toes warm along with the rest of me has been more of a focus lately here in Southern... 
by Elaine Unzicker | Feb 1, 2023 | Uncategorized |
Yesterday was a different sort of day, a photography day. And, you made it happen! I had a request from a client who wanted to see photos of the “Invincible” jacket worn. What could be more fun than a photo shoot with me? Keith, my husband, captured the photos in my... 
by Elaine Unzicker | Jan 17, 2023 | Uncategorized |
Happy New Year everyone! This is a special year for Unzicker, the business: it has graduated into its 30th Year! I’m stunned, excited and want to celebrate with all of you! Many of you have actually known me for 30 years and counting, for others it’s been 30 days... 
by Elaine Unzicker | Dec 11, 2022 | Uncategorized |
Wow! December has been a bit hectic for me already this year. I just returned from the CraftForms Exhibition at the Wayne Art Center where the “Trevia” purse is on display. What an amazing Opening night Gala with the patrons and the artists present. The following day... 
by Elaine Unzicker | Nov 14, 2022 | Uncategorized |
Exciting news! I was accepted into the Santa Barbara Yes Store at the last minute. What did that mean? Jumping up and racing to get setup. You’ll be able to see my jewelry and accessories, including the “Stepping Out Dress” there in person through December 24 –... 
by Elaine Unzicker | Sep 13, 2022 | Uncategorized |
Yikes! I’m leaving this week – the Bloomington, Illinois, “Mentor and Student” Opening Reception is Friday, September 9 from 5-7PM. And, I’m flying out just in time to be there! It’s a thrill to be exhibiting with Dennis and the other graduate students. Wait,... 
by Elaine Unzicker | Sep 2, 2022 | Uncategorized |
The journey to Bloomington, Illinois for the Mentor & Student Exhibition was incredible. Meeting with people I haven’t seen in years took my breath away. Stan who I worked with part time. John Schulenburg (Schulenberg Consulting), a former jewelry student of mine,... 
by Elaine Unzicker | Jun 15, 2022 | Uncategorized |
Petal Protruding I’d like to share a journey with you about a cactus, yes, a cactus. Large cuttings were planted last year. This month we noticed a growth coming out of the side of each plant. Upon closer inspection, we realized they were blooms about to take off. So... 
by Elaine Unzicker | May 18, 2022 | Uncategorized |
I’ll be here showing off my model chandelier and enjoying stories. Join us! When Kim came to me asking if I would put together an art installation for the Townies, I was incredulous. Really? It’s such an honor to be considered let alone to be selected. Oh, what...