Art of Toys Blog
What is Americana Toys?
Americana Toys What is Americana Toys? The gallery had a Americana show and most of the artists that applied sent in folk toys! According to one of my favorite go to references- Wikipedia: Americana refers to artifacts, or a collection of artifacts, related to the...
8 Peeks into Dragon & Monster Show!
8 Peeks into Dragon & Monster Show! As most of you know in the Sacramento gallery we feature a different theme show every month. The theme show includes wall art as well as art that is created from toys or is a toy. This month we have Dragons & Monsters which...
Toy Display -The Power Of Three
Have you ever wondered why some collections look so great in a store or a friends home or office? It might be a fantastic collection but it could be how it is displayed! Toy display or any collection can benefit from "The Power of Three". For an example I used the...
Kaleidoscope Event Project
Kaleidoscope Event Project Here is a fun kaleidoscope event project for your next party or event that we used this month during kaleidoscope show at Art Of Toys! 1. Take 3 door mirrors with narrow frame. We used 3 white framed mirrors from Home Depot. 2. Lay one...
What are toy trends this week?
I just read thru a blog by Robert Hutchins on Hamley's Christmas selection in toys. Thou the blog started out with “Tech toys are leading the way this year with My Friend Cayla, Teksta T-Rex and LeapTV all featuring.” I was happy to see that the list finished with...
What Makes Disneyana So Collectible?
What Makes Disneyana So Collectible? I have always LOVED the magic of Disney and it's toys so the gallery usually has a small section always of Disney... Disneyana items are particularly attractive as collectibles. Some of the reasons are as follows: Disneyana is...
Dragons & Monsters
Exhibit Title: Monsters & Dragons Participating Artists: Jared Konopitski, Dan Crowley, T. Oliver Kopian, and more Exhibit Dates: July 1st-31st Closed on July 4th Featured Art: Jared Konopitski monster paintings, Dan Crowley puppets, T. Oliver Kopian creatures and...
Call to Artists Assemblage Show
Assemblage is an artistic process. In the visual arts, it consists of making three-dimensional or two-dimensional artistic compositions by putting together found objects. (Wikipedia) In this case, using toys. August 2014 Art Of Toys will host Assemblage Show featuring...
Brewster Society
This weekend is the annual Brewster Kaleidoscope Society Convention in Sacramento CA! This is where artists and collectors come together to share in their love of the kaleidoscope as an art form. The convention moves each year coast to coast and is in the process of...
What is a “Google Partner”?
What is a “Google Partner”? At least 3 times a week different people, from all over the world call me and want to sell me “?” ...because they are a “Google Partner”! Now if you are doing anything on the internet you don't want to miff Google so you think you should...
Sarah Campagna of CyberCraft
To continue with a peek at Art Of Toys Robot artists participating in May show ...today is CyberCraft day! We have been following CyberCraft for some time on facebook and are so proud to include some of Sarah's creative and beautifully executed metal robot sculptures...
Robot Artist Chris Cinder
In the California gallery this month we are featuring some wonderful robot artists! Due to how fast the art at the favorite Robot Show moves we tend to post on facebook quick shots first under Robot Album...
5 Ways to Clean Porcelain or Bisque Dolls
To continue with methods to clean toys I have spent a great deal of time cleaning old bisque and porcelain dolls. I always thought the claim "smoke free house" was kinda goofy until I bought a large lot of vintage Penny Dolls on ebay only to find they had obviously...
5 Ways To Restore Fabric Toys
As a general rule I like to leave toys in "as found or played with" condition for my customers to make the decision on to "fix" old toys or not. One thing I do believe in is cleaning the toy when possible for usually dirt and grime will only continue to harm the toy....
Robot Opening!
Thou the show is now open the official opening night is the Thursday before 2nd Saturday at 6 pm! Sacramento artist Chris Cinder will be there to backsign any of his artwork. We are looking forward to a fun evening with refreshments and lots of robots! Not only do we...
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