Studio Abbellire (Connie & Randy Cotita)

Great News!

RanMan — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 20:49:30 +0000

We have been selected and have participated in the launch of the syndication of ID-Digest. What this means is that our projects and short articles found on ID Digest will receive worldwide recognition in many publications!

Much thanks to ID Digest!

The Angels Have Returned

RanMan — Sun, 02 May 2010 13:17:23 +0000

Well…..After being lost in France for almost a month the Angels of “Ex Nihilo” have returned. We received word yesterday that the panel Connie painted for Salon 2010 Versailles is now available for us to pick up at the local post office…..

"Ex Nihilo" Panel painted for Salon 2010 Versailles

"Ex Nihilo" with flash to show gold and silver leaf wings & sun

RanMan — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 12:09:35 +0000

Please Join With Our Friends

RanMan — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 12:28:27 +0000

We highly recommend the wonderful news and views of ID-Digest. They are starting some new, noteworthy endeavors. Here is a quote from a recent press release.

ID-Digest exists to celebrate creativity in its varying forms and to bring into the public eye those whose special talents and services bring beauty into the environments of so many people.
Our goals are to reveal the presence of creativity in a variety of areas of life and to foster in the reader an appreciation for beautiful and unique environments around the world.

We have activated our FAN PAGE on FACEBOOK !!

Facebook Account: ID-DIGEST

PLEASE JOIN by visiting our new Facebook Fan page!

PLEASE INTRODUCE yourself, your product, brand or service to our readers!

PLEASE VISIT the links here that will take you directly to our :
(1) International Gallery of Artists
(2) Directory of Designers -all Registered Designers (as of 2008) in 4 countries
(3) Our on line Shopping Mall – open a store!
(4) Our Magazine

Invite your friends and introduce yourself. Have a great day.

Featured Article of the Month

RanMan — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:34:52 +0000

Please take time to read the article at ID-Digest.com
Some of our work is featured in the slide show on the main page also!

Clocks Are Our Friends!

RanMan — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:07:20 +0000

Examples of refinished antique Swedish clocks. 22k gold leaf was added to highlight the details.

Refinished Antique Swedish Clock

Antique Swedish Clock

Black & Bling

RanMan — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:12:26 +0000

This buffet was commissioned a while back……

Hand Embellished Buffet

Detail

Casting Call!

RanMan — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:44:23 +0000

Recently tried our hands at casting plaster.. we were brought a broken composite ceiling medallion. The broken part were repaired, molds were created for re-casting of new pieces to create this mirror…5 feet wide in a new design. Thanks much to our friend Chris Erney who helped all the way….

Cast Plaster Mirror

Chinoiserie Panel

RanMan — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:39:44 +0000

A recently finished panel by Connie has received an Editor’s Choice Award. It will be featured on their main page for the month of February.

Chinoiserie Panel Receives Award

Close Up of Panel

New Life for Old Chairs

RanMan — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:54:27 +0000

This is one of several chairs of a set that we “repurposed” for a client. They were originally the old “fruitwood” color.

Refinished With Gilding and Hand Painting

Hand Painted Elements

22k Gilding with Aging Patina