DIY Studded Nail Art

                                                              What you'll need:

                                                                 Toothpicks

                                                 Your favorite spring color & a top coat

                                                                   Micro-beads

1. Paint your base layer.
2. Paint your second layer.
3. While the nail polish is still wet apply the micro-beads one at a time using your toothpick. ( I dipped the end of my toothpick in clear nail polish so the micro-beads easily stuck to it)
4. Apply your top coat.

                                                 
                                                        Check out these studded beauties!!

Artist of the Month- Judy Gehrke

Hey Denverites!! Stop in Buffalo Exchange @ the Annex to check out the latest art on our walls done by the wonderful Judy Gehrke!!

*Can you tell me a bit about your art-making process?

Even though you can't tell from this show I am a collage artist for the most part.  When I sit down at my desk I like to start with a background image that evokes a certain emotion then I just go through 1950's history books for hours until I find images that support that emotion.

*Do incorporate creativity-boosting activities into your daily
routine? If so what activities do you do?
I don't have a daily artistic routine but some days when I am at the studio but don't want to start making a new piece I will just cut things out of books.  I once spent an entire week trying to cut all of the birds out of a bird book.  Hundreds of them, I have an entire drawer full of birds.

*How would you describe your style of art?
Well this show is extremely simplified.  I think I was trying to hone in on the humor of it and reconcile that I am just sort of an asshole and that is okay.  Now that I am done drawing the sign language alphabet I think I can use these drawing to go back to collaging.

*What motivates you to create?
I usually create the most art when I need release.   If I'm happy my art sucks.

*Do you have a strong purpose or goal with your art?
 I wouldn't say a strong purpose.  Most of the time I would say to make people laugh.  If it's not funny then I think I try to create something warm and worn, like its always been on your wall.

*If you had advice for other aspiring artists what would it be?
Aspiring artist?  Get good at P.R.  You might be the most amazing artist ever but if you don't or can't go out there and sell yourself then no one will have any idea you even exist.

Customer Profile-Ram Rayman

Check out the harmonizing colors of Ram's attire as he grooves in a Retro 1970's  party jacket made out of cotton velvet, Ralph Lauren corduroy pants, a dressy square toe shoe, & a hat to top it all off!

Learn first hand how our loyal costumer Ram Rayman gets exquisite style with a quick Q&A!

* What inspires your style?
- My style is my own. I collect what I like and I put it all together.I thrive for individuality. It takes about a minute to put an outfit together.

*Why do you shop at Buffalo Exchange?
-I always find rare collectable items here!

* What has been your favorite find here?
- I once found a rare pair of Robert Wayne shoes with a square toe. An essential piece to most of my outfits.

*What would your ideal find be?
-It would be perfect to find beautiful silk scarves that are rare and colorful.

-Thanks for keeping Denver stylish && being an awesome repeat costumer!!

Q&A with Zach Wiebe

*Can you tell me a bit about your art-making process?
-I am a bit on an insomniac and feel the most creative late at night. So when I get an idea in my head I will write it down or get some paper and do a few rough sketches and then stay up all night doing my paintings or drawings until the early hours in the morning or even well into the next day, which is why I label my art The Nocturnal Nature of Zach Wiebe.

*Do incorporate creativity-boosting activities into your daily
routine? If so what activities do you do?
-Through out my day when ever I have down time I love spending time online googling my favorite artists looking to see if they have come out with anything new, and just looking online for new pieces of art and threw my favorite art books to see if anything triggers or inspires a new idea, I always keep my sketchbook within arms reach no matter where I'm at and even have one in the back seat of my car.

*How would you describe your style of art?
-I'm not really sure how to describe my art because I do a range of work from abstract to landscapes to the abnormal, I leave it up to the viewers to decide what category they would put my work in. I believe that a good artist should be able to have many different styles of art.

*What inspires you?
-Normal every day tasks and things that I see and hear throughout the day inspire my work and kick my imagination into gear. I am most inspired however by the work of Alex Pardee and the rest of his friends at his company called Zerofriends. My all time favorite artist though is Van Gogh, his painting Starry Night is what really inspires me as an artist and as a kid I was always fascinated by that painting.

*What do you wish to communicate through your art?
-I leave my art to open interpretations and open communication through what people feel by looking at my work, especially my more abnormal pieces. I think that each work depicts the mood that I was in the day or week or month that I was creating it.

*How do you come up with ideas for new paintings?
-I come up with ideas from paintings some times at random in the middle of the day when I hear or see something that inspires me or I am feeling some way that I feel the need to express through my art, I believe that emotion is a huge part in the beginning processes of creating something. And when I am bled dry of ideas but really just want to draw or paint I will look at the works of my favorite artists and wait for something to hit me.

*If you had advice for other aspiring artists what would it be?
-My advice for any aspiring artists is to just keep drawing and painting, doodle on everything that you can get your hands on because you never know when a simple doodle will turn into something greater. The more you continue to work and challenge yourself the better your art will be.

Artist of the Month Zach Wiebe

Come check out The Nocturnal Nature of Zach Wiebe at Buffalo Exchange @ the Annex!

 

 

 

 

 

Customer Profile-Jessi

One of my absolute favorite parts about working at Buffalo Exchange is seeing all the diverse styles of Denver. Check out this rockin' charm Jessi!

Going old school with a vintage 1980's Public Enemy tank top, metallic black leggings w/ a studded waist band, && Steve Madden cheetah print wedges.

Q&A:

Why do you love shopping at Buffalo Exchange?
I've been coming here for years and I've had a lot of friends who've worked here. I shop here because you guys are an upgraded thrift shop... you narrow down all the cool shit.

What has been your favorite find here?
Oh gosh... that's so hard. I've had so many awesome finds here. I would have to say this vintage 1980 Public Enemy tour shirt I'm wearing now.

What would your ideal find be?
I'm into the vintage band tees. I would die if I found a Minor Threat or Bad Brains tee!

What inspires you style?
Being sexy! My style incorporates my love for fashion with my devotion to old school music.

TREAT YO'SELF @ THE ANNEX!

Are you feeling lonesome as we inch towards the day of sweet sweet love? STOP!!!Valentine's Day is overrated! Indulge in some retail therapy and get yourself an anti-Valentine’s Day gift @ the Annex!
                                               

Patch it up!!

 

                                

Accessorize!

 

                                                            Spruce up your wardrobe!

See ya!