It was another fun day of experimentation and mess making in the studio. I really enjoyed the flow of ideas between the participants. It was great for me to have artists in the class, they taught me new things! And at least one, a potter, discovered a new medium and techniques that she can [...]
Thursday, January 17, 2008
I’ve been gathering my supplies for Saturday’s paper making class and today the icing on the cake arrived. Arnold Grummer’s Hand Papermaking Supplies are my favorite and I have worked with them for several years. I really value the quality of these supplies and the knowledge and experience Mr. Grummer shares through his instructional books. [...]
Thursday, December 20, 2007
The little Peepeyed Critters were assembling again last Friday during my Studio Sale and Party when a couple of local artists came by and discovered them. I may have finally found some friends to be put away with when shipped off to the funny farm to paint happy trees all day! They played with [...]
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
I finished the postcards/fliers for my Holiday Sale and Party on Friday, December 14th. Tomorrow I am going to put some colorful lights on the outside of the studio. I’m considering my options for the yard and patio and I think I will make luminarias/farolitos for the pathway and maybe set up a small, [...]
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Everyone who attended the first Studio Play Day on Saturday did a great job on their cards. I was amazed at how many new techniques they both learned and created. In the photos above you can see that many different types of materials were used, including papers from all over the world, threads, ribbon, fabric, [...]
Saturday, December 1, 2007
First of all, see that card on the table with the little tree on it? Well, it is amazing! Brian made it and he GAVE IT to me. (Thank you, Brian!) Not only is he generous and thoughtful, he is incredibly diligent, patient, and amazingly adept with that sewing machine.
This was a great group to [...]
Saturday, December 1, 2007
The First Studio Play Day is filled to capacity and I am excited to share my studio and introduce some people to a wide variety of craft materials and techniques. I have pulled out many supplies and tools for everyone to explore, including Color Cutters, Kreinik iron-on threads, ribbons, a sewing machine, many [...]
Local artists have been busily creating art on pumpkins as part of a fund raising effort for two of our favorite institutions, the Eureka Springs School of the Arts and the Clear Spring School, which my godson has the privilege of attending. I chose an oddly shaped pumpkin and decided to carve it to make [...]
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Today I am shipping the last hand painted highchair I had in stock. (It is a little different from the one in this photo.) I am thrilled to see it find its way home to a warm grandmother with several little ones to enjoy it on their visits. I have no more hand painted furniture [...]
These are the fun faux windows I painted for the new treehouse cottages which are being built by the great folks who own and operate Oak Crest Treehouses and Cottages here in Eureka Springs, AR. They knew exactly what they wanted me to do, so it was not like my usual work at all, rather [...]
I have opened a second shop at Etsy, KathrynSemolic.etsy.com, for my paintings, prints, and cards. Each day I add several items to the shop. Large blank greeting cards suitable for framing start at 5.25, small unframed prints are typically under $20. Original paintings range from $110. to $1200. Soon I will be [...]
Here a couple of the newest origami mobiles I have made. I wish I had photographed the one with 24 tiny birds and Swarovski crystals and I may see if I can get down to the gallery to get a picture of that one. I loved the way the crystals sparkled and the birds twirled. [...]
a work in progress