Layers Upon Layers: Mixed Media Art

November 21st, 2008

Virginia Spiegel is unveiling new “Peace” series

Peace 21
On Sunday after 5pm, Virginia Spiegel will be unveiling 30 new collages, all inspired by “Peace”
Apropo to the upcoming holiday season, I have been working on small artworks with the theme of “peace.” I meant them to be 3×5″, but they grew to around 4×6″ each. I say “around” that size as […]

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November 21st, 2008

More artsy links!

Stefanie Girard’s Sweater Surgery
No, not a turkey sweater! A turkey made out of a sweater!
The Impatient Crafter™
Join Margot for the first in her new series of Crafty Quickies how to video shorts. One simple technique demonstrated in under 2 minutes and geared to the time and technically challenged.
Crafty Princess Diaries
Tammy shares her thoughts on the […]

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November 21st, 2008

Artsy blogging round-up!

Fabric Beads - Fun to Make and Use
Quilters and fabric artists enjoy making fabric beads for their various creations.
Featured Prize: Let’s Knit!
Learn more about this book for beginning knitters, and enter to win by Nov. 23
How to weave a prayer or healing shawl on a narrow loom
Noreen’s been weaving […]

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November 20th, 2008

Artist Profile: Manuel Cortez

Three Monks: Heads, hands, and feet are composed of coconut.
Artist: Manuel Cortez
Business name: Organic Transformations
Location: Anaheim, California
Website:
Organic Transformations

Manuel, how do you describe your work?
I start with a coconut or a gourd and transform it into something totally unique. This is why I chose Organic Transformations as my business name.
What is your […]

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November 19th, 2008

Artist Profile: Bailey Earith

Party Bowl
Artist: Bailey Earith
Business name: Bailey Fiber Art Studio
Location: Knoxville, TN
Website & Blog:
Bailey Fiber Art
Bailey Fiber Art blog

Hollyhocks
How do you describe your work, Bailey?
Contemporary wall hangings and vessels with an African or Asian influence. I love circles and many pieces are mandalas. I start with hand-dyed or painted fabrics to which I […]

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November 18th, 2008

Artist Profile: Jeff Davis

3 Faeries: Photo background, digital manipulations
Artist: Jeff Davis
Business name: JD Savage Productions
Location: Carmel, NY
Websites:
JD Savage
JD Savage Zazzle store

Digital sketch for a painting. The fish in the tank are taken from a wall mural painting.
How do you describe your work?
My works tends to be dramatic in the sense that many of my pieces […]

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November 17th, 2008

Call for entries: Belle Armoire Jewelry

Belle Armoire Jewelry is published by Stampington as a quarterly magazine. The deadline for submissions for the next issue is January 15, 2009. From the website: If you’d like to share your inspiration and detailed how-to instruction for creating beautiful jewelry with readers, we want to hear from you. Belle Armoire Jewelry covers […]

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November 14th, 2008

Art to share: SusanPI

Other Worlds
Artist: SusanPI
Art Quilts and SusanPI
My items are mostly recycled. My husband is an upholster and I get all the left overs. Lots of fun I have even made drapery for my house:)
“Other Worlds” lets us look and imagine that there just maybe other dimensions and worlds. This quilt is perfect to […]

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November 14th, 2008

More artsy links!

The Impatient Crafter™
There’s a free holiday themed project every week until Christmas at The Impatient Crafter™! This week it’s a jaunty snowman ornapendant that both you and your tree can wear.
Stefanie Girard’s Sweater Surgery
Check out the Creature Comforts charity sewing event I went to at the Santa Monica Museum of Art.
Cross Stitch at […]

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November 14th, 2008

Artsy blogging round-up!

 
Chic Junk Art from Light Bulbs & Plastic Bottles
Discover Dutch artist Carolien Adriaansche.
 Christmas Ornament Ideas
Are you looking for directions for making Christmas ornaments? Look no further. Eileen has lots of ideas for you at The Artful Crafter.
 Christmas for Crafters: Prize Packages for the Winning
First giveaway ends Nov 17, so if you miss […]

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