We all go a little mad sometimes.....

I'm sitting here attempting to write but I'm so creeped out by Anthony Perkins staring at me like that...man, Hitchcock knew how to make 'em, skREE, skREE, skREE....damn I'm really getting freaked out now...but suck it up Sheppard cause this is a creepy, scary, edge of your seat, think I just peed myself Halloween-esk update.....So let's stand and face the hounds of hell, but you first...

How bout something not sooo scary to start off with....(thanks Josh)...






Now for something spooky....I've been in LaLaLand for a little over two months and besides totally digging into the taco trucks I've also found a place for my work!!! Gold Bug is a super kickass shop in Pasadena...Not only is the work at Gold Bug totally awesome but so are Shelley, Stacey and Theodora, the family that runs this super cool place...They are having a 6th annual anniversary party this Friday and you are invited....so stop on by, check out all the killer new work and see what this shop is all about, oh and say Hi!!

 Gold Bug
22 East Union Street
Pasadena, CA

6-10pm

http://www.goldbugpasadena.com

 The kind of freaky thing, Theodora pointed out that Evan Chambers also has his (ahhhmazing) work at Gold Bug and he also happened to be featured with me in last years Aug/Sept issue of American Craft , I had no idea....FReakY.....

For the past month I've been off the (social media) grid...and yes Schmidty I'm  back....what have I been doing...well, a bit of writing...I know, scary right....looks like I know a bit bout this jewelry thing and people wanna read what I have to say...gotta say that's pretty damn cool...So I'll keep ya posted when and where you can get your own copy which will have not only a "how to" by me but also a shot in a photo gallery spread, yes that means CSD makes two appearances in Art Jewelry Magazine!!! RAD!!!

And if you have not checked out this gem of a publication, crawl out from the rock you've been living under and check them out....

http://art.jewelrymakingmagazines.com/en/Magazine.aspx

I feel like this is a tough crowd, no goose bumps, no screams, no droplets of sweat or even pee....let's see if I can take care of that, hold on once again to your panties for this very unique cover of the Talking Heads "Psycho Killer" which seems appropriate....

 

Did it work???...well...can't say I didn't try.... What else have I been up to???? Well check it out....photo montage time!!!!

 

" D Zed" Cuff inspired by Terry Gilliam's Brazil

 

Such a proud sista...my bro's show at Western Projects, up til Oct 26th so go see it!!! He also did a super impressive performance art as well....killin' it bro!!!

Check it out online as well!!!

http://www.western-project.com/2013/08/01/aaron-sheppard-new-sculptural-works/#1

New earrings in the works and a view from a trail near my house
(my lalaland wilderness)

 

With Hipsters and Get Rad Jesus at the 6th Street Bridge Wolfpack Hustle

http://wolfpackhustle.com/



How I spend a LOT of my time now....



There are some super beautiful places here too....Blue Bug trail and Venice Canals....makes ya wanna come hang, right!!!!

 

Riding outside San Fran in the Redwoods

 

Visiting friends in San Fran (not a finger!!!) For the India lovers out there she's loving LA and our new roommates but she is still a lil princess.

I'm gonna leave ya with one last video...trying to decide if I should be my fav Tank Girl (again) for Halloween or go as Techno Viking ...my bro thinks I look like Techno Viking because of how I style my hair, I thought it would be cause of my rad dance moves or my facial hair...TG or TV??? Hard choice right??? They are both sooo badass...okay I know, Tank Girl could totally take Techno Viking...done....

Til next time....have a safe and fun Halloween filled with a palithera of sugar highs, wax lips and shenanigans....
 

  

'Cause when you are dreaming....you see for miles and miles.....

 

Oh damn Tommy boy you are so right....I've been dreaming bout LA for 6 months and now that I've moved here gotta say I see for miles...well at least to the Hollywood sign that I can see from my street....but now that I am among the laid back, sun kissed, tattooed and swarms of hipsters (almost as infections as zombies but more trendy, if that's even possible) I am ready to take on the city, full speed but is this city ready for me???

Set up and ready to Roll at the DMAF

Before we get too deep let's get down to some business....A recap of my last couple of events...Had a great time at the Des Moines Arts Festival, Stephen King (a much less scary Stephen than the author) and his crew really know how to take care of not only the artists but the peeps attending the event and the community...Thank you all for a great show, all your help (Tabitha you were ahhhmazing, much thanks for all the pee breaks) and for the awesome 

press...

Also a big thank you to the La France family for hosting me for the weekend, you took really great care of me, many thanks to you all....

 This is a great article about the 13 highlights of the DMAF, really flattered to be number one....hot damn...thank you....

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130623/ENT/306230006 

  Right after the DMAF I headed back home just in time to pass out, pack the car with more food and clothes and hit the road...next stop, Denver for the Cherry Creek Arts Festival...

I was there for a week, I took part in the preview show which was on Tuesday...was nice to see everyone come out and show their support, event was at the JW Marriott, perfect setting for all the rad art...The festival took place that following weekend on the streets of Cherry Creek, here are some photos and a kickass interview of ceramics artist Andy Rogers, painter Tres Taylor and me!!!

http://www.9news.com/video/default.aspx?bctid=2528863271001

Here are some fun photos from the festival and fourth of July

303 Magazine

Art Fest Fam

Thanks to everyone for a fantastic art festival summer!!!





Even though I've been busy moving cross country I still had time for an interview with Modern Midwest Magazine...Kick Ass Morgan, you rock...was a blast talking to you and I totally dig the story...thank you thank you thank you...

http://modernmidwest.com/people/casey-sheppard-jewelry

I am super honored that a piece of my work will be PUBLISHED along with many very talented artists!!! That's right kiddies...due to the amazing and talented Lorena Angulo who came up with the idea for creating a book that features the back of a brooch, the part that is usually never seen..."Behind the Brooch:A Closer Look at Backs, Catches and Pin Stems" will be available Feb 2014, and yes you can pre order it too, just click on the link below!!!

http://www.schifferbooks.com/index.php?main_page=product_book_info&cPath=956_837_412_413&products_id=5372


While I'm doing a little press make sure and check out my bros upcoming show...talk bout WOW!!!!!

Opening night is September 7th at Western Projects
Culver City, Los Angeles, CA...Get your ass there....

http://www.western-project.com/2013/08/01/aaron-sheppard-new-sculptural-works/

And one last shameless plug for my bro and his studio mate Jaime....they are in the running to have Tig Notaro perform in their studio space...won't that be RAD!!!! I do have to admit I had no idea who she was til now (Tig has smart press peeps)...anyways, this video is really fun....



 As if this wasn't enough, guess what, there is more...it's a special addition of CASEY TIME...it's a photo montage of "The Adventures of Casey Sheppard and Her Designs"...oh shit ballz, let's get down and dirty...

MTB in Lyons with Malcom

Lyons, CO

Going away Party...feelin the luv

Gma's 80th Bday Party...Hot Damn....

DH in Winter Park

Finished Tattoo...for now...

Last night in Lincoln...

Cross Country Moving...NM, I think???

Are we there yet???

1am roll into LaLaLand

Bro and me running errands in LA...

India and Malcolm, best new buds...sort of...

Malibu...pretty damn nice...

That's bout it for now...getting settled, I will keep ya posted...til the next time....

But I'll leave ya with the song I've been listening to on the Freeway, thanks to my bro...god damn Lita kicks ASSSSS!!!

I see you shiver with antici... pation!!!

Wow!!! I know you all have been waiting so patiently and I thank you...I've been rocking n rolling...let's get started, shall we...but wait, gotta tell ya there really isn't anything sexy than Tim Curry in Drag...Hot Damn...I thought it would be nice to start this update off with a little bit of sex, makeup, punk, pearls and yes good old school Punk Rock!!! Think I'm feeling a little feisty...

Nothing makes a girl smile like a lil Ramones...expect maybe some fire, hammer and metal....ohhhh yeahhh that makes a girl shiver....

New happenings? Well,
since there's a show spree bout to happen I am busy working, creating, updating, making a mess of the studio, staying up too late, waking up too early and rocking out!!!

New sterling silver earrings....
What I dig the most bout these super fun...LIGHT...rad earrings are the back mechanism...

My first ever Omega clip earrings...being a self taught jewelry/metalsmith I just had to figure this out, looked at a ton of different photos..no books that I could find told you how to make all the mechanics by hand, all were prefabricated..not this one...was a blast...and holy shit it really works!!!

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Okay kiddies...it's time to recap some bike radness...that's right, for those that want to move on, go pass Casey Time...this is the bike shit, won't hurt my feelings if your not into this awesomeness...

Think I left off with the Cycle Femmes ride...bunch of rad ladies getting together, riding bikes...was a great time and event...brought the momma out for it...she road my Grandad's cargo bike and she got to see a bit of my passion...was a great way to spend mothers day with one of the best ladies I know...thanks to Allison and Roxy for doing this and getting more peeps on bikes...

Platte Battle Royal...of course Cycle Work and Psycowpath put on a great event (still thinking bout my peanut butter burger...mmmmm)...I did marathon, so 4 hours of awesomeness with friends who really know how to kill it...I had a blast taking it chill cause the next week would be time to Rock and Roll with Syllamo's Revenge....

This was a year in waiting...Goal: to finish the race and to have fun....my pre race recon was filled with riding some rad trails, getting stuck in a downpour, getting lost and driving over a concrete barrier with my car (I'm not explaining this one)...

Wet Rocks

 

Awesome View

De-sanding Hidalgo after Recon

Race day consisted of riding with good friends, seeing a ton of people flat...including me...one rear which sealed up and front slashed side wall in the first 10 miles (booted with a dollar bill and nursed it to the finish)...One decent crash, lots of wet rocks that were like ice, hot steamy Arkansas weather....but I finished...still can't believe it...only took 10 hours 11 minutes...hardest thing I've ever done physically and mentally...

 

Big thank you to Rafal, Todd, Ryan, Roxy, Alex, Jayson, Sara, the guy that let me borrow his pump for 14 miles, the guy I DNFed with last year but finished with this year and the guy with the bug spray after check point 3...would not have finished with out you guys(well maybe not the bug spray guy but we'll include ya anyways)...best part of the race was when I sped into the finish, my friends were there cheering me on...Ahhhmazing...As I was driving back to the cabin after the race I was talking to my mom, telling her I was never going to do this ever again but when I woke up in the morning I was trying to figure out how to get there from LA next year!!!

 
Last race (probably) for this year and final Nebraska Race was Maskenthine, 7 milesish fun trail...I did marathon (of course) had a blast, was cold and rainy which made for a great race day....I was bad with my electrolytes (I know I know think after all the cramps I've had I'd learn) and had cramping again I stopped at 4 laps plus I had to hit the road to start work on my half sleeve tattoo...
 half way done, only bout 3 1/2 hours left (note to my fam and parents:remember you love me, I'm an artist and I express myself and nothing is permanent but death and your mothers (families) love, right?)

 Well that's bout it for racing...with the big move there isn't really much on the horizon...only a quick DH trip and more singletrack...I look forward to checking out new trails in LA and meeting new biking friends...oh and showing off my new rockin' DHing helmet that I pick up in July...now go out and get rad!!!

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Upcoming Shows:

Des Moines Arts Festival 
Des Moines Iowa

June 28th-30th
Booth GN41

http://desmoinesartsfestival.org/

Cherry Creek Opening Gala
Denver Colorado

July 2nd

Click to Purchase Tickets
https://www.cherryarts.org/gala

Cherry Creek Arts Festival
Denver Colorado

July 5th-7th
Booth 246

https://www.cherryarts.org/home


If you are in the area stop by and say HI!!! I'd love to see ya and I will be bringing the bike so if I have time, let's ride!!!!

Also...I am in the works for a local show for July 18th in Lincoln at Dish...I'll keep ya posted...

Final Notes 

You are all invited to my going away party!!!

 Saturday June 22nd 8pm-2am

Marz Bar

1140 O Street Lincoln Nebraska

"And of course there is a theme...Pee-Wee's Big Adventure Theme with the influence of Pee-Wee's Play House...These movies/shows will be playing on the big screen while we are indulging in festivities...

All I ask is that you wear a bow tie (this is still optional), if you want to dress up more then have at it..." 

a blip from the FB page invite...for further details click on the link below....

https://www.facebook.com/events/445069578922107/

  
 

The Church Brew....

 

 Hold on all...pull up a comfy seat, get a drink and snuggle in cause it's gonna be a long update...I've been on the road, things have been brewing and things are happening...

First off, update your little black books once again...my email address has changed...

casey@caseyshepparddesigns.com

There are a lot of changes happening at Casey Sheppard Designs, you will see that...if you have any feed back (good or bad) let me know...

So what is the answer to last weeks riddle?? Let me get you caught up first....

 In my last update I was bout to venture on a two week long road trip art show frenzy...I made stops along the way to Chicago, Pittsburgh, Boston, Syarcus, Madison, Decorah, Minneapolis/St.Paul then back home again...I drove over 3500 miles, met with amazing people and saw some really amazing places...

 

Chicago was just a quick pit stop for a quick bite at Procesco with my friend Mirvat then bed before hitting the road early in the am...

 

Pittsburgh...okay, when I pulled into this town/city I had a hard time keeping my eyes on the road...it is one of the most unique places I've ever seen...it's so hard to put into words...it's so beautiful...very steep hills, no more like drop offs miles deep with metal staircases wildly gridded and woven from apartments to overpasses...such a strength in this organic terrain...then to add, everyone there is super nice...very down to earth...

 

I had a great time hanging out with my friend Kevin who took me around to his favorite parks, one even had a great bike trail (was regretting that I didn't bring my bike til I saw how muddy the trails were...)

 

If you are ever in Pittsburgh you really need to check out the Society for Contemporary Craft...the SCC has changing exhibitions, a grand gift shop and artist studio spaces...it's truly a gem...

http://www.contemporarycraft.org/SCC/Contemporary_Craft_|_Home.html

(The confessional which is now the bar...RAD)

Another gem, Brigitte Martin ...she agreed to show we around the SCC and then took me out to lunch, we went to the Church Brew Works...a catholic church converted to a brew house/resturant...while indulging in my very first Pittsburgh Salad (yes, it's AWESome...french fries on top of a salad) Brigitte and I exchanged in mentor/mentoree conversations...I am thankful for our meeting, she has introduced me to a side of community in this industry that I have been longing for yet had not found...Thank you...while I left Brigitte to hit the road I was over come with a sense of purpose, drive and focus, it's a good thing I had a nine hour drive ahead to Boston and a voice recorder on my phone...as I sat in my car loading my GPS with directions to my next destination, I seriously considered blowing off my obligations to just take in more Pittsburgh, let's face it, I'd become smitten with this place...but at last my midwesterness kicked in and I was off to my next venture...

Brigitte's site Crafthaus

http://crafthaus.ning.com/

Boston....

As I spent the next 9 hours driving up to Boston, I came across some familiar signs, Poconos, Allentown, New York City, New Paulz...I tried to come up with a way to head into NYC for a night, just pop in, say hi to friends and leave...but no, onward to Boston...

Thursday AM, I set up at CraftBoston and meet my super fun neighbors...after having lunch on the pier and going for a small walk, I grabbed a coffee and got ready for the preview show...the night was fun filled, people taking great interest in all the creative works of art...after the show closed for the night, I headed back to the hotel for food and a good nights sleep...

As I awoke Friday, I learned that we were on lock down, you all know the turn of events, so I spend the day, watching some news, re introducing myself to the early 90's stair stepper and taking advantage of the time to write down all my thoughts, ideas and radness from my conversation with Brigitte...I spent the evening eating dinner at the bar, drinking some very delicious yet cheap wine and talking punk music with an english bloke (thank you btw, I enjoy talking music, especially punk rock)...was a good end to a very interesting day...

Beehive

Saturday and Sunday were filled with having great conversations with new people, making  new friends and making some sales...I really enjoying myself...thank you all who came out for such a great event and thank you CraftBoston for all the hard work....

http://www.societyofcrafts.org/

I had dinner at a great restaurant called the Beehive with my friend and fellow exhibitor Kristin...great food, atmosphere and music...was great to see a bit of the local Boston...

Decorah Bike Trial

Sunday I loaded up, got lost with my GPS AGAIN...but paid off this time cause I got to drive by Fenway Park...I ended up driving to Syracuse, NY...next stop was to Decorah, Iowa to hang out with my Dad and Step Mom for a few days...I drove to Madison, WI, stayed the night and arrived in Decorah on Tuesday...I spent the day relaxing and hanging with Dad...I'd spend the next few days like this, enjoying dads cooking, conversions with them both and some cat snuggle time (thanks Socks)....I did get a ride in with my friend Shockey...if you get a chance check out the Decorah trails, was such a blast...thank you Shockey for showing me around...and to Decorah Bike Shop, Travis the owner had heard that I ride a Karate Monkey (actually the same one as his but his is rigid 1 x 9) and let me ride his bike, so I road like the locals and can't wait to go back...thanks to all, love the bike community, coming together...

Decorah Bicycles

http://decorahbicycles.com/

Friday AM, I hit the road for my next show in St. Paul...for the St. Paul Art Crawl...I headed over to Susan studio to set up and we had a great time showing our jewelry together...the show had a really good turn out and I had another great show...I also made a few more connections/friends in the industry...I can't wait for my next time hanging out with Susan and Betty...also go my Johnson family time and finally got to met River...thanks guys for letting me stay with you and to all who came to the Art Crawl and Susan for the radness....

Susan Elnora's Website

http://www.susanelnora.com/

Betty Jager's Website

http://3jagdesign.com/ 

Sunday I packed up and headed home, was so nice to finally be back in my house with my dog and MY bed...

Thank you all who took me in, helped me along the road, fed me and hung out with me...you all keep me sane, mostly...

Other happenings...

A big thank you to Dundee Gallery for a great Annual Jewelry Trunk Show that was last weekend and for all who came out...

Other upcoming shows...

June 28-30th Des Moines Arts Festival 

Des Moines Iowa

Booth #GN41

http://desmoinesartsfestival.org/

 July 2nd Cherry Creek Arts Festival Opening Gala

click on below link for tickets

https://www.cherryarts.org/gala

July 5-7th Cherry Creek Arts Festival

Denver CO

Booth #246

https://www.cherryarts.org/home

So the answer you all have been waiting for...

What do a Cobb Salad, Clint Eastwood, Archor Steam and Casey Sheppard have in common, besides being delicious???

 

CALIFORNIA

 

In late July India and I are selling all our furniture, packing up the studios and loading up the car cause we are moving to LA...the new impossible that I'm gonna try (do or do not, there is no try) to make possible is to get my jewelry into the music and film scene....expose some kickass PVC pipe jewelry to rock gods/goddess....Can you see it, Steven Tyler wearing a rad leather, PVC pipe cuff??!! Right Betty....

 

added bonuses, ride bikes without frost bite in the winter....indulge in some In and Out Burger...yummmmm....and hang with my bro...

 

Going away party

  June 22nd 

 8pm Marz Bar Lincoln

 Pee Wee's Big Adventure theme, with influence of Pee Wees Playhouse...

 what will be the secret word??? 

(Keep an eye out for the facebook event it's coming soon)

 

Here are some photos from my Texas trip (which was a fantastic time) and a few other odd photos thrown in for good measure..thank you to Lis for being a great assistant, Bayou Arts Festival for a great event and to everyone that came out to show your support....thank you...

 

Ft. Hood Texas

Bayou, Liz working it

Checking out some local music by Halz and Oat

 

 

Working on a hinge...

Morel hunting

Pittsburgh

Rocky Hill Ranch Texas

Tacos in Houston

Next on my plate...I have a bike race at Platte Saturday, CycloFemme Omaha bike ride sunday for mothers day...https://www.facebook.com/events/178466258972116/

then I head to Arkansas Wednesday for Syllamo's Revenge...

Passing some great advice that a new friend passed to me..

"If your not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space'...so go do what you do....make rad art, have an adventure, read a good book, community protest, whatever it is enjoy...and keep rad....