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Annual Member Exhibition: “Cutting East to West” The Heritage Museum of Asian Art 3500 S Morgan St, 3F Chicago, IL 60609 October 7 @ 11:00 am - November 7 @ 5:00 pm Artist reception at the Heritage Museum of Asian Art on Friday, October 16, 6 to 8 p.m. I'm so honored that this piece was accepted into the Guild of American Papercutters Annual Exhibition! I wanted to celebrate the plum blossom tree in a peaceful and loving landscape. I love the symbolism of Asian art and included the sun, moon, sky, stars, wind, cranes and butterflies. The cat and bunny in the foreground are based on our beloved pets. The Asian symbols on the left are ‘peace’ and ‘love’. If you're in Chicago, please check out the show!  "Peace, Love and the Plum Blossom Tree" 8" x 15" Paper collage: acid free papers and adhesive with pearl embellishments  Cutting East to West features hand-cut paper art by GAP members, celebrating the diversity of cut paper art across the world. Papercutting is an art form that originated in Asia and has since spread across the globe. And Cutting East to West honors the collective heritage of cut paper art, which spans millennia and crosses continents, with distinct styles and techniques evolving along the way.
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If you are interested in paper art of any kind, I highly encourage you to check out The Guild of American Papercutters. It's an organization with an endless amount of information, teaching and learning opportunities, and ways to experiment with paper art with a fabulous group of talented artists. Below is a snapshot of some of the pieces in the G.A.P. "Mountains and Valleys" Show. You can see the wide variety of papercutting styles and interpretations of the theme! Here's me next to my piece "Spring in the Valley". It's my first time working on creating and framing 3-D paper art-- what a learning experience!
My brainstorming sketches for the piece
The final piece, "Spring in the Valley" unframed (below)  $675 (SOLD) CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS: During the Conference I participated in three fabulous workshops. Paper Engineering Techniques with Jeri Fogel. Amazing class-- Opens up a whole new door to 3-D art! We all created fold-up bridges. Once home, I worked more on mine. (bottom)
  From Flat to Fabulous by Tiffany Budsisz I’ve admired her work from afar, so to meet Tiffany in person and learn her techniques was a dream come true. Check out her work - it’s so lovely! https://artvalleyva.com/. We used leaf templates, tracing paper, colored art, x-acto knives, and bending tools to create this 3-D look!
Folded Paper Cutting with Carolyn Guest I’ve always loved snowflakes and finally learned how to make one from a true expert! On the left is a photo of one of Carolyn's cuts that I used as a template/guide for mine. I’m new to formal ‘papercutting’ so learning her tips was invaluable. I used an x-acto knife on very fine paper Carolyn provided! Carolyn's work will blow your mind! :)
 My 'snowflake' revealed!  CLICK HERE for a closer look Now that I know how to make snowflakes properly 😍, I plan to update the ones on my piece below, "Snow on Love Mountain". Stay tuned for the 'AFTER'.  Work in Progress.... "Snow on Love Mountain" There’s nothing like in-person learning. Loved every minute!
Check out Guild of American Papercutters! Happy Creating!  I recently had the pleasure of completing my largest lion collage to date! It's about 22” x 30” and I used assorted acid-free, Color-Aid, and magazine papers, plus gold leaf. It took about a month from start to finish. It was a request from a client in Canada. This is my first video of me talking about my process, so thanks ahead of time for your patience. Lots to improve for next time! This is Kelly's website. I've learned a lot from her book and blog!  Below are some close-ups of the intricate paper work.
 Aslan, 8 x 10 paper collage, 2018 AtlantiCare Foundation recently purchased my "Aslan" collage to be part of their "Healing Arts Program" at their AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Mainland Campus in Galloway, NJ. It's the sixth piece that they've purchased and I couldn't be happier! To see the other pieces they purchased, click here:
https://www.kathleenrupff.com/blog/category/atlanticare Women's Work: Unique Visions By Women |
| Emily Gilman Beezley - https://www.emilygilmanbeezley.com/ Jennifer Merz - https://www.jennifermerz.com/ Vicky Katzman - https://www.vickykatzman.com/ Lydia Baldassarre - https://www.lydiabaldassarre.com/ Dr. Joy Yoo - https://www.joyyoofineart.com/ Elizabeth Robles - [email protected] |
 The entryway of the show. Sculptor Lannie Hart also joined us! |  Lovely piano music added so much to the reception! |
 Artist Emily Gilman-Beezley (Leader) |  Artist Jennifer Merz (Leader) |
 Standing next to "Three Girls" & "Fuzz N' Bunny" illustrations |  Artist Lydia Baldassarre talking on camera! |
Nervous much?? Yes!! The piece to my right is a portrait of our first bunny Tyler.
 Artist Elizabeth Robles  We're thankful for everyone who could attend! |  Artist Vicky Katzman  Some of Dr. Joy Yoo's pieces (who could not be present) |
Two new pieces in show
Recently, I've been taking formally completed pieces and embellishing them with paper collage with 3d effects, giving them a totally new look. It's been a lot of fun to transform the into something 'new' and I'm thrilled with them! Regarding these two pieces, I'm intrigued by the wisdom of trees, the lovely life they give and hold within their branches, and the joy they bring through the different seasons.
 "Five Birds" This is a new 3-D paper collage mixed media piece |  |
 |  "Springtime" Another new 3-D paper collage mixed media piece |
These are some older pieces in the show...
Though my current emphasis is on digital painting, my roots are firmly in traditional media. I made the acrylic painting, "Irises" while taking a class at the Baum School of Art in Allentown, PA (2009). It was inspired by local Warren County irises. "Three Tomatoes" was completed around 2012 while taking an oil painting class with Lena Shiffman. "Blue Crab" was completed while taking a watercolor class while I was living in Delaware (2006). I made "Three Girls" during college. The blond-haired girl with her back to the viewer represented my friend Sarabeth, a good friend of mine. I was experimenting with flowy lines and the theme of friendship. Friends are such a gift and the love and support a friend offers during difficult times is invaluable. I also love the golden light before dusk at the beach and was trying to capture that as well.
 "Irises" acrylic, 16 x 20, 2009 |  "Three Tomatoes" oil, 5 x 7, 2012 |
"Blue Crab" watercolor, 8 x 10, 2006
"Three Girls", watercolor, 16 x 20, 1986 (The matted and framed image is above)
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Please join us for refreshments and meet the artists during our Opening Reception!
Clifton Arts Center, Clifton, NJ
Saturday, March 9 • 1:00-4:00 pm
If you're in the area, I'd love to see you!
Clifton Arts Center, Clifton, NJ
Saturday, March 9 • 1:00-4:00 pm
If you're in the area, I'd love to see you!
Earlier this year I joined several art groups closer to home to connect with other artists in my area. It's been fun connecting with new artists, participating in various local shows, and seeing some great local art!
 Arts Community of Easton, "Small Works" Group Show with "Springtime," mixed media, April 2023 |  Pocono Arts Council Annual Members Show, "Land of Milk and Honey," 18 x 40, mixed media, May 2023 |
I was honored to have two pieces accepted into the 35th Annual Skylands Regional Juried Art Exhibition, Newton, NJ, in May 2023 (below)
 "Feelin' Groovy", mixed media collage, 4.5 x 4.5 |  "Mother Mary" digital painting, 12 x 12 |
Upcoming Shows:
See “Feelin’ Groovy” (above left) on display at the Pocono Arts Council
"Small Works" Show Opening Reception
Saturday, July 1
4:00-6:00 pm
Pocono Arts Council
530 Main St, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
See “Feelin’ Groovy” (above left) on display at the Pocono Arts Council
"Small Works" Show Opening Reception
Saturday, July 1
4:00-6:00 pm
Pocono Arts Council
530 Main St, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
| I'm also honored and excited that a photo from our recent trip to Nags Head, “Outer Banks Easter 2023” (below) was accepted into the “At the Shore” Juried Group Exhibit, Wallkill River Center for the Arts. Opening Reception, Saturday, July 8, 232 Ward St., Montgomery, NY (more details below).  Outer Banks Easter 2023, 12 x 14, matted and framed to 16 x 20 |  |
 | Join us Saturday, July 8! Meet the artists and view the works. Light refreshments will be served. The reception will also feature performances by acclaimed jazz guitarist Walt Bibinger. Exhibits and receptions are always free and open to the public! Exhibit Dates: June 30 – August 27, 2023 Gallery Hours: Fri, Sat, Sun, 12:00-5:00 PM |
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SUNDAY, November 13 - The Stable Gallery Opening Reception
Thanks to all my friends and family for your wonderful support and encouragement! I wish I had taken better pictures of the whole show, but here are a few of my pieces along with my good friend Carolyn and Evan. It was a ton of fun! I loved meeting new people, fellow artists, and talking about our art! I learned a lot for the next show and we all sold some pieces. Win-win-- Hallelujah!
(See Page 2B for coverage of the show by Ridgewood News)
Thanks to all my friends and family for your wonderful support and encouragement! I wish I had taken better pictures of the whole show, but here are a few of my pieces along with my good friend Carolyn and Evan. It was a ton of fun! I loved meeting new people, fellow artists, and talking about our art! I learned a lot for the next show and we all sold some pieces. Win-win-- Hallelujah!
(See Page 2B for coverage of the show by Ridgewood News)
(This photo taken by Emily Gilman Beezley)
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TUESDAY, November 15 - Artist Reception at AtlantiCare Medical Arts Pavilion, Atlantic City, NJ
Fellow Springboarder Emily Gilman-Beezley and I headed to Atlantic City, NJ for an artists’ reception and ribbon-cutting ceremony of AtlantiCare's new Medical Arts Pavilion. Along with many other New Jersey artists, our work is featured on their office walls, corridors and spaces as part of AtlantiCare’s Healing Arts Program. What an honor! They treated us like royalty. It was great to meet the organizer, Cheryl Broschard, in person and get to know some of the other artists. I received incredible feedback on my work—totally worth the almost 6-hour round trip!
Fellow Springboarder Emily Gilman-Beezley and I headed to Atlantic City, NJ for an artists’ reception and ribbon-cutting ceremony of AtlantiCare's new Medical Arts Pavilion. Along with many other New Jersey artists, our work is featured on their office walls, corridors and spaces as part of AtlantiCare’s Healing Arts Program. What an honor! They treated us like royalty. It was great to meet the organizer, Cheryl Broschard, in person and get to know some of the other artists. I received incredible feedback on my work—totally worth the almost 6-hour round trip!
Emily (holding me up) in front of her beautiful work! :)
 | JOIN US THIS SUNDAY! If you're in the area, please join us for our reception on Sunday! Enjoy the lovely work of these very special women, nibble on delicious homemade treats, and perhaps do some holiday shopping. Bring the whole family! |
| I’m recently inspired by and adopted as a mentor Sister Corita Kent, a highly successful and innovative artist from the 1960s-70s who combined her passion for art and God with social justice issues of the day. She was also an educator at Immaculate Heart College in Los Angeles, CA. I first heard of Sister Corita on "Antiques Roadshow" when one of her colorful serigraphs came up for evaluation. Greatly intrigued by Sister Corita's colorful style and design, I learned more about her and discovered she created a list of “10 Rules” (pictured here) for her students. Several especially touched me, especially #1, #6, and #7. Delicious water indeed to my parched, recovering perfectionist/procrastinator-self. I also love that Sister Corita used text - poetry, quotes, and scriptures as part of her designs. I found myself drawn to combining text with images years ago as a young artist and so now am playing around with this once again! I loved my days in college, learning and growing along with the other art students, and am very thankful to have found this new teacher. Thank you Sister Corita! |  I hope you’re inspired by some of Sister Corita's 'rules' in your creative endeavors! |
Here are a few of the new pieces I completed in time for the show (many still in progress). My new process includes embellishing traditional and archival digital paintings with collaging of paper, beads, and quilling.
 "Land of Milk and Honey", 18 x 40 Mixed Media on Archival Canvas |  Closer detail - foil paper, pearl beads |
 "Early Morning Sail", 12 x 24 Mixed Media on Acrylic Canvas, SOLD |  Closer detail - cut paper, pearlescent paint finish |
 "Feelin' Groovy", 8 x 8, Mixed Media |  "Resurrection" 8 x 10, Mixed Media on Archival Digital Painting |
"To Life" 8 x 8, Mixed Media on Archival Digital Painting
Purr-Tater, my faithful studio companion!
We were, but happy! Here’s the Springboarders after setting up our show at The Stable Art Gallery this past Monday. Top L-to-R: Emily Gilman Beezley, Vicky Katzman, Liz Robles, Bottom L-to-R Jennifer Merz, me, Lydia Baldassarre (not pictured Dr. Joy Yoo).
We hope you will join us for our
Artists' Reception
Sunday, Nov. 13, 2:00-4:00 pm.
• Meet the artists
• Enjoy Incredible artwork
• Shop for the holidays
...and enjoy homemade treats!
We’re expecting a crowd, so please wear your walking shoes to walk a short distance
if the Stable lot is full. Click here to download information sheet.
Artists' Reception
Sunday, Nov. 13, 2:00-4:00 pm.
• Meet the artists
• Enjoy Incredible artwork
• Shop for the holidays
...and enjoy homemade treats!
We’re expecting a crowd, so please wear your walking shoes to walk a short distance
if the Stable lot is full. Click here to download information sheet.
This group has been integral to my art journey these last (almost) four years.
Each of these ladies is special to me and I'm so grateful for this opportunity to show my work alongside theirs!
I hope you will come enjoy the various styles and subject matter of our work!
Each of these ladies is special to me and I'm so grateful for this opportunity to show my work alongside theirs!
I hope you will come enjoy the various styles and subject matter of our work!
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