Newsletter #017 the first open studio show, new year new collections, plans for 2026

Happy New Year my dear Madness Lovers. 2026 has begun with a lot of energy and I am happy to share that fire with you all.

The First Open Studio Show

This February 7th I'll be hosting the first Open Studio at the Wolf's Art Den in Japan. We have invited the entire town of Takao and have extended the invitation to Hashitate and some other locations in Kaga city. It is an honor to finally share with the community the space we have built for everyone's creative output. While it is expected to be a short day with everyone, it is truly important to communicate my wish to create an open art space for the community. Eventually I will be hosting these Open Studio Shows more frequently and with a larger reach, inviting fellow artists and art enthusiasts from the Ishikawa region and beyond. This space is meant to inspire and unite those whose artistic and creative voices demand expression, so feel free to come over when the time feels right for you. Alternatively you can book a visit through this link.

New Collections

As a way to welcome the new year with great energy, I've released two new macramé jewelry collections, already available for your enjoyment at the gallery and purchase through the store. These are Vined Family, a collection of necklaces and bracelets inspired by the natural and organic beauty found in the Japanese wilderness, and Winter Magic, a bracelet collection that draws inspiration from the the snowy season and its magical beauty. These are just the first collections to come early this year, as there are many more to come, including one of very special and complex pieces. Stay tuned for more on what's to come and be ready for the reveals.

Interacting with you

We continue to build smiles and share happiness among you all, thanks to the Monthly Story Contest on Instagram. Last month's winners already have their portraits and you can see them all in the corresponding gallery. This month's winners have already been picked and I'm already working on those portraits. There is no rest for the madman, and these graphite/ink portraits are surely making the path a fun one. I really enjoy doing these, but more than that I love seeing everyone getting involved and looking to be a part of this side of theMadness. Make sure to follow @LoganMWolf on Instagram to be able to participate for the upcoming monthly story contests. All you need to do is follow and wait for the monthly story question. If you answer correctly and are within the first 5 right answers, then you've won!

Don't miss out!

2026 and what it brings

By late February I'll be heading to California for my annual hike extravaganza and I'll be away until late April. That doesn't mean I'll lose connection with you all, but it does mean that the Newsletters might take a small hiatus though. We'll see how that goes. During the trip I'll be seeking inspiration for the new works I have in mind for this year, including literary works, illustrations and more jewelry pieces.

In May/June I have secured a spot at a group exhibit in Tokyo. This year I'm working on getting more exhibits and shows all around. That includes other countries as well, but for now this is all I am ready to say about this matter. Soon more will come.

Then in June I'll be going to the Dominican Republic for a small visit. While I still have nothing prepared for that trip, I know something will come up.

I have many other things under consideration for the year, and as they become concrete plans I'll be sharing them with you all.

Lastly I want to remind you that commissions are open for all of you looking to have a bit of theMadness in your life. We have already completed a few commissions this year and more are already in the agenda. One such example is the image shown here, a beautiful necklace inspired by a peacock's feather with a dreamy Sodalite cabochon at its center, now in the hands of a very happy Madness Lover. So don't wait anymore and let's make those dreams come true for all of you!

That’s all for Newsletter 017

Thank you for joining me on this occasion, hope to see you around soon and may you have a wonderful month! Remember to join theFamily if you haven’t yet. To continue growing our community, we also have The Madness Broadcasted on Instagram, featuring exclusive interactions and first looks at what we have cooking.

Never forget to embrace #theMadness in you!

Irie Bless!